Hope ya'll didn't wait too long for this new chapter. lol.

This is a continuation of the last chapter. Dr.Joy, Mack, Alex are all mine. I own nothing beloning to Dick Wolf and company.

What is up with Mack? Why the bad attituded towards Olivia? Could there be more between the lovely doctor and detective? Tune in and find out!

Chapter 7

"Benson?"

"Yeah, I have a…"

"I spoke to you on the phone. I remember. You were wondering about a job here, right?" Dr. Joy finished with a smile. She moved closer to Olivia but Liv just waved her off. Getting up, Liv dragged the man up with her then asked the doctor,

"Do you happen to have any rope or anything?"

"Rope?"

"Yeah, I've got to tie our…uh…visitor here until the police arrive."

"Oh! I'm not sure. I'll have to take a look around inside. I'll be right back. Will you be alright…Liv?"

Olivia was aware that the doctor hesitated with her nickname as if to test it out. I defiantly have no objections thought Liv with a small smile. Still with the smile on her face she replied,

"No problem doc. I'm a big girl," and winked at the doctor. This only made Dr. Joy blush furiously and smiled timidly and jogged back to the centre.

"She's cute, eh?" said the man with a smirk on his face.

"I'd keep that mouth of yours shut if I were you," and slightly twisted the arm she held.

"OW!!! Hey!! You bitch…"

"Hey now. That's no way to talk to a lady," said a voice behind Liv. Recognizing it immediately she turned her head in the same direction and smiled,

"Hey Fin. Munch. Good to see you," Liv said with a genuine smile. Sauntering up beside the man, John gave him a once over and said,

"What perverted world did you come from?"

"Careful Liv. He's on one of his conspiracy theory benders," Fin said with a roll of his eyes. Liv just chuckled and shook her head.

"So…what have you boys been doing since I left?" She handed over the man to Fin who then handcuffed him and lead him away to the unmarked car while reading him his rights.

"Not much. Still working on that case that you left us with," John said nonchalantly. Liv just inhaled and nodded in silence.

"So no leads yet?

"Nope. Nothing. Interesting though, that all information on the suspect just vanished when you left," John said with a look that Olivia couldn't read. Shit. They think my sister's a suspect. John was about to ask her something when Fin came by,

"Is he on his damn conspiracy shit again?"

"I would never do such a thing to Liv," said John pretending to be offended. Just then Dr. Joy came by.

"Sorry Liv, but the only things we have are shoe laces…Oh! I'm sorry. I didn't realize the police were already here."

"That's aright doc. They've been keeping me company," Olivia said with a grin. She's got a beautiful smile thought Dr. Joy.

"Um…a-alright," stammered the doctor. This only made Liv grin wider. I'm making her uncomfortable. That's so cute Liv thought with a smile. The doctor began to turn a deep shade of red under Olivia's stare.

Clearing his throat discreetly, Munch turned to Dr. Joy and asked,

"Would you like to press charges ma'am?" John wasn't sure what just passed between the two women but there was defiantly something there. Or I could be just getting older thought John. Fin, mean while knew exactly what it was. He was smart enough to keep it to himself and not to judge. Olivia had helped him when his own son had come out to him.

"Yes. Please. What do I need to do?" The doctor said while tucking in a stray hair behind her ear. Olivia couldn't help but stare. She's got cute ears too. Whoa! Cute ears? Where the heck did that come from?

"Liv…OLIVIA! "

"Hmm? What?" Shaking herself out of her thoughts she did her best to collect herself under the stares from Fin, John and Dr. Joy.

"Are you alright Liv?" asked the doctor. Olivia turned to her and noticed a concerned look on her face. Feeling herself blush, Olivia did her best to cover up her wayward thoughts,

"Uh…yeah. To much excitement I guess," she said with as much fake bravado as she could muster.

"Maybe we should do this another time Detectives. Liv, why don't you just rest and sit down in my office," Dr. Joy said with concern etched in her face.

"I'm alright…" Liv began.

"She's right. We can get your statement later on. Or we can give you a call if we need anything," said Fin. And with that John and Fin made there way back to the car.

"Look doc…"

"Bradana"

"Sorry?" Olivia said not quite understanding.

"Bradana. My name. Bradana Joy. Or Brady or BJ if your really stuck. Not very memorable if you ask me," she said with a sad smile.

"I think it's a beautiful name. What is it?" Olivia was now intrigued.

"I believe it's either Scottish or Gaelic. My mom was Scottish and my dad…well…he was to busy to notice anything," Bradana did her best to hide the years of pain behind her smile. The trained cop inside Olivia heard the it and wanted nothing more then to comfort Bradana. Reaching out, Liv gently put a hand on her arm she softly asked,

"Would you like to talk about it?"

Shaking her head to clear away the old memories, Bradana just smiled at her and delicately laid her hand on top of Liv's,

"Thank you for the offer, but I'm alright. Really, I am. It's just been awhile since I've thought about him. But I'll be ok," and this time when she smiled, it was genuine.

Watching from the office window, Mackenzie studied the display between the two women. Shaking her head, Mack turned away and sat down in one of the chairs in the room. Who the hell are you? She thought angrily. Getting up, Mack marched out of the office and headed out of the building. She needed to get some fresh air. What the hell is the matter with me? Damn it! She shoved her hands into her pockets and did her best to calm herself. It's her…in the flesh. Who the hell is she then? Mack was in deep thought when she heard a small voice behind her.

"Mack?" She turned around, slightly startled by the unexpected voice.

"Hey there Alex. How's my little man?" She knelt down in front of him.

"Are you ok? You look…mad," said a timid Alex.

"I'm sorry. Did I scare you?" Alex just nodded. "Sweetie I'm not mad. I'm a little…tired. It's been quite an exciting day. By the way, what are you doing out here?"

"Dr. Joy is looking for you. She's with a really pretty girl," Alex said wide eyed. Despite being in a foul mood, Mackenzie laughed at the young boy's description of the new female stranger.

"Thanks. But I doubt she's a girl," Mack said as she got up. She held out her hand for Alex and he slipped his into hers as if it were the most natural thing in the world. As they began walking back into the centre he asked,

"Then what is she?"

Resisting the urge to burst out laughing, Mackenzie managed to smile. I'd like to know myself.

"Well, she's a lady who just happens to have a name," stopping in front of Alex's room, Mack knelt down once more. Holding up her hand to stop the next wave of questions she said,

"No I don't know her name. And yes, I'll find out just for you. Ok buddy?" With that, Alex nodded and jumped up onto his bed.

"See you a bit later little man." She turned and headed for the office. Into the lion's den I go thought Mack.

As she reached the office she heard the strange woman's voice,

"How about I drive you there. It would save time…" she stopped in mid sentence and stood up as she greeted Mackenzie.

"Mack, I'd like you to meet…"

"Who are you?"

"MACK!"

"That's alright Brady. Olivia Benson." She stuck out her hand intending to shake Mackenzie's. All Mack did was stare at.

"Mack! It's a hand…you shake it," Bradana was beginning to lose her patience with Mack and that rarely happens. Mackenzie turned to the woman she considered a mother.

"Brady! She calls you Brady now! What the hell!"

"Hey," came a sharp tone from Olivia. She stood with her hands on her hips and a look that meant business. Mackenzie looked at her and felt a small pang of guilt.Who the hell are you lady? thought Mack.

"Watch your tone. That's no way to treat Dr. Joy. Apologize," Olivia stared hard at Mackenzie as if to make sure she got the point across. Feeling a little contrite, Mackenzie mumbled an apology.

"Much better," turning to Bradana, Olivia gave her a small smile and said quietly,

"Look, I've gotta go. Let me know if you need a ride to the station," and she handed Brady her business card which had her home and cell number on it. Then turning to Mack, she stuck out her hand again. This time, Mack halfheartedly shook it.

"It was a pleasure."

Mumbling, Mack glanced at Dr. Joy and said quickly,

"Err…yeah...like wise." With that, Olivia made her way out of the office and out of the centre.

"What the hell has gotten into you?" Demanded Dr. Joy

Hell if I know thought Mack. Sighing, she sat down and prepared herself for the scolding of a lifetime.

My day can't get any better...can it? ...