A/N I know I only write for this story at the moment, but frankly, I'm just happy to be able to write at all.

I would like to thank a few readers that are reviewing this story so loyally every chapter: dragonsprit, Jbcjazz, Mariskafan2364 and tummer22. You give me the spirit and strength I need to write a story like this with these kinds of emotions.

I am aware of the big jump of the cliff into the lake I took with starting to write this story and I am beyond happy that y'all like or love this story so much.

Alright, enough emotional and cheesy stuff and let's go on to the next chapter.

Chapter 8

"When you're in love you never really know whether your elation comes from the qualities of the one you love, or if it attributes them to her; whether the light which surrounds her like a halo comes from you, from her, or from the meeting of your sparks." - Natalie Clifford Barney.

After their big talk, Alex and Olivia went back outside again to relax in the lounge chairs and enjoy their environment and of course each other's company. So lying down relaxed in their chairs the ADA and Detective are playing a game that looks like a weird combination of 20 questions and fuck, marry and kill. To anyone else, it would look like Alex and Olivia lost their minds or at least that they have gone crazy but Alex and Olivia have a great time with tears rolling down their cheeks from laughing at times. They even played 20 questions differently, they already know each other very well so they had decided to give that a twist too. And if they don't want to answer the question they need to do a related dare chosen by the questioner. The only rule their game has is that no heavy subjects are allowed. It's Olivia's turn to ask a question. Alex's last question had the Detective almost choking on her drink so Olivia takes her time to think of a question. Unfortunately just when Olivia wants to ask her question Alex's cell phone goes off. Alex looks at her phone and frowns her eyebrow when she sees who it is and picks up.

"You better have a very good reason to call again today. Which part of only call for emergencies do you not understand?" Alex says as a greeting.

"Hello to you too, Counselor." Liz answers.

"Hello. Why are you calling?" Alex asks.

"Is Olivia somewhere near you, Alexandra?" Liz asks.

"Yes, she's next to me laying down on a lounge chair. Why?" Alex answers.

"Oh good, put your phone on the speaker than." Liz answers.

Alex frowns and turns to look at Olivia.

"It's Liz again, although I don't know why," Alex says while putting her cellphone on the speaker.

Olivia raises an eyebrow but doesn't say anything. The Detective knows that they will find it out soon in enough.

"Alright, Liz you're on speaker," Alex says.

"I got a phone call from Petersen, the hospital's attorney. He'd have a meeting with all the parties involved and he asked for an appointment tomorrow to talk about a deal. Of course, I told him that I needed to discuss that first and that I would call him back. I think they want to avoid a trial. Knowing that they will lose that of course." Liz says.

Alex and Olivia look at each other and they know that Liz is right, it certainly looks like that they want to avoid a trial. Alex nods at Olivia silently saying that she should take the lead. Olivia thinks for a few moments and then get's a small grin on her lips. Alex's raises an eyebrow at the Detective.

"Liz, who will be there on their behave if we agree to talk about making a deal?" Olivia asks.

"Petersen as their attorney, Collins, the CEO of the hospital and Vain, the surgeon. Why?" Liz asks.

Olivia looks at Alex while speaking to the blonde ADA and Liz.

"I have a question first. Is there a way that Alex can become my personal attorney during the meeting since she's a witness too?" Olivia asks.

Alex looks surprised at Olivia as Liz answers the question.

"Technically yes, you are in this case as a civilian." Liz answers.

Even though she is going through a hell mentally Olivia gets a shit eating grin on her face at Liz's answer. Alex sees it and knows that the Detective has figured out a plan.

"I know that look, Detective. Spill it." Alex snickers.

"Alright Liz, make the appointment, but not too early, please. We need to come back to the City and I would like to do that tomorrow early in the morning." Olivia says.

"Alright, I will. But care to explain why you want Alex to be your attorney?" Liz asks.

"You're right about them wanting to avoid a trial. You would destroy them in court and they know it. Now I don't want to offend you Liz, but we all know that when it comes to deals Alex is the best lawyer, in this country I'd like to add." Olivia answers making Alex blush up to her hairline.

"I think it's safe to say now that it's about me she's ready to strike, at least. Alex is right, I have a plan. Liz, you and I go into the room together without Alex. After the made an offer, doesn't matter what it is, I tell them I need to talk about it with my attorney. And ask them for a couple of minutes. I'm pretty sure they will say that my attorney can join us after I tell them that she's in the next room. Then I go get Alex to tell her their offer and let her handle it from there and wait outside. By the time she's done they all wish they could have had a trial with a chance to win it." Olivia says.

"I'm not offended. Detective, you are evil. But this will get you the best deal. You're right Alexandra is the best lawyer when it comes to deals. Although I have to say that you are biased thinking that she's the best in the country." Liz says.

"We'll see if you still think that tomorrow after we're done. So, Cabot, what do you think? Can you agree with my plan or not, Counselor?" Olivia asks smiling at Alex.

"Hell yeah. By the time I'm done with them they won't know what hit them and they'll be crying for their mothers, Detective." Alex answers smiling back.

"I knew it already and for a long time but remind me to not piss you off together and get the two of you against me in a tag team. Alright back to business. I'll call Petersen and make an appointment for let's say 11 AM? If I don't call you back they agreed at the time. And after we're done there I call Cragen to come to my office and we can talk about how and what to do with your absence. Alright?" Liz asks.

"11 AM is fine with me. Lex?" Olivia asks.

"Well it's fine with me but are you sure you don't want more time to get ready in the morning and do it after lunchtime, Liv?" Alex asks.

"We both get up early in the morning normally so 11 AM is ok. Alright, Liz, we'll be there." Olivia answers.

Liz smiles to herself about the interaction between her goddaughter and the Detective during this conversation. And she decides to try to push them in the right direction and at the same time have a bit of fun.

"Alright. Oh Counselor and Detective, while you two are there, stop dancing around. See you tomorrow. Bye." Liz says teasingly and ends the call before either of them can react.