Chapter 41
The next morning Olivia had to go into work. It was Saturday so Amanda wasn't used to going into the squad room on the weekend. Before Amanda, Olivia worked all kinds of hours, being a Detective was her whole life. She had taken off more time the last few weeks with Amanda then she had her whole career, but it was all sick leave. Amanda was settling down and getting used to their routine, so Olivia was ready to take the Sergeant's exam. She needed to get back to work on a regular schedule, which would include working weekends, overtime, and even night hours. She knew Amanda came with her during the day, but she didn't know how Amanda felt about the night and overtime hours.
Amanda beat Olivia up because she was so excited to get through the day. She took a shower and made Olivia coffee and breakfast. "Amanda, you beat me up?" Amanda smiled, "Yeah! I have your coffee ready, eggs, bacon, and toast." Olivia sat down to eat, "Well it's nice to know you can finally cook something. Amanda you do know we aren't picking up the stuff until after 3:00 right?" Amanda finished eating, "Yes Liv! I know. Why do you have to go in today anyway?" Olivia sipped her coffee, "Well actually baby, I need to talk to you about a few things." Amanda looked at Olivia with a nervous smile. "Baby before you, I worked all the time. I was at the squad room more than here. I even slept in the crib most nights. So I haven't really been pulling my weight at work and I'm getting ready to move up. So I need to work more, which means nights and overtime." Amanda had a frown on her face, "I'm in your way. I'm stopping you from doing your job. Olivia shook her head, "No that's not it! Amanda I'm so glad that I walked into that coffee shop that morning. I wasn't in the best place before you happened." That made Amanda smile and relax. "Cragen just hasn't been calling on me as much, because he wants you settled. So if you still need me around as much as right now, I need to put off my exam and promotion." Amanda shook her head, "No Liv! I will be fine, I want you to do it." Olivia smiled, "Okay! Promise me that you'll still come with me during the day though and if it's too much you tell me immediately. I don't know how you feel about staying by yourself, but you can still come with me day or night." They both headed out the door. "I promise Liv."
Work was pretty busy for Liv. As soon as she walked in Cragen called out, "Fin! Liv! We've got a Vic at Mercy, may not make it." Fin and Liv ran out and Amanda looked at Cragen, "That's really sad Captain, I hope she makes it." Cragen turned to head back into his office, "Me too kid." Amanda decided to do school work, since Olivia had to work. Alex called her and told her how proud she was of her. She was really making progress with school. If she kept moving at this speed she would be sure to finish with her associate's degree. She even had scholarships coming in because of her great average. Alex had a friend who worked at one of top financial companies in New York. She told Amanda that when she finished her associate's she would get her into their internship program while she finished college. That made her work harder, she wanted a future different from her past.
Around 2:00, Fin and Olivia came back to the squad room. "Captain good news, she's hanging on, gave us an ID, and knows the perp. Bad news, he's in the wind, no leads." Cragen folded his arms, "Tell you what, Nick and Munch, you two go to the current address and see what you can get. Fin and Liv, go rest do whatever, may need you in the field tonight. He has to sleep." Olivia walked over to Amanda, "Well that means we can go." Amanda smiled a wide grin. "Yes Amanda! We are going to pick up your stuff. Come on. Fin I'll probably see you tonight." Amanda grabbed her stuff and skipped all the way to the door. "Liv why is she so happy, we probably have to work all night." Olivia shook her head, "Because she doesn't and she has plans. See ya."
They got to the store and looked at the order. Amanda's eyes were big like saucers seeing swings, handcuffs, and whips. Olivia had to get her out of there before she asked for something crazy. "Hey focus! And the answer is no, because our sex life is just fine the way it is." Amanda couldn't wait to get to the car and look at the stuff in the bag. Of course she pulled out the bullet, because that was the only thing Olivia said she could use right away. Everything else had to wait. They stopped and picked up Chinese to eat and made it home. "Liv I'm not hungry can I open this?" Olivia snatched it from her hands, "No you are hungry and you can open it when you eat something." Olivia's phone went off and she read the message.
CRAGEN: Need you back at the squad room within the hour. Do you have anyone in place for Amanda? She can hang with me and the crib if needed.
Amanda sulked and Olivia decided it was rule time. "Amanda I know you're curious. I know I said I wanted you to explore, but I really would like to be here when you try it. I don't have to be in the room, but I don't want anything bad to happen." Amanda sighed, "Fine Liv I'll do whatever you want." Olivia stood up, "I'm glad you agree she said grabbing the package, because this is on hold. I have to head back to the squad room now. Do you want to stay here or come with me, because..." Amanda's whole face changed and interrupted Liv "You fucking set me up with that rule." Olivia snapped her head around and Amanda realized she forgot who she was talking to. She immediately felt like she should run by Liv's face. "Amanda! Who do you think you're talking to like that? Look I know you're upset and I know you want to do this, but you better get it together and cool it." Olivia moved closer to Amanda, Now, Do you want to come with me or stay here? I will be in the field, Cragen will be there." Amanda fixed her attitude real quick, "I'll stay Liv." Amanda was scared, she couldn't tell Liv the truth, but she was always when she was alone. Being in the squad room, even when Liv was out, she felt safe with the police. "Fine, don't mess with any of it until I come home. You can have all day to have fun tomorrow." Olivia kissed the top of her head, "Oh and Amanda we will be talking about your mouth later. I love you."
