Alex's eyes were squeezed shut waiting for the gunshots to stop. She opened one to see Olivia leaning over her.

"Alex," Olivia breathed seeing Alex conscious.

They all stared as Alex sat up. She ran her hand over her stomach, "That hurt."

Everyone stood around her, confused.

Alex smiled at the classic look on everyone's face. She pulled her hoodie over her head to reveal a Kevlar vest. There were two small holes. Alex stuck her finger in one and pulled out a small piece of lead.

The paramedic rushed off with Sheppard and the police kept their distance.

Serena tackled Alex on the ground, "I'm gonna kill you."

Alex held onto Serena as her best friend sobbed on her shoulder. "I'm sorry sweetie."

Serena slowly pulled back and wiped her eyes. "I love you Lexi. Don't you ever pull that shit again."

"I promise," Alex smiled at her best friend.

"I'm so sorry Alex," Elliot helped Alex off of the ground, "I accidentally hit the curtain when I went for my gun."

Alex smiled sweetly, "It's okay Elliot. I'm okay." Alex took off the vest and dropped it on the ground.

"Nice move Cabot," Fin patted her on the back.

"Yeah good idea," Munch nodded.

"Okay," Serena looked around, "We're going to go call Trey." Serena cleared her throat at the men. They all smiled. Elliot went to talk to the local police and Munch and Fin followed Serena inside. A few seconds later, Elliot went inside too.

Alex took Olivia's hand, noticing she'd been silent. "I'm so sorry Liv."

Olivia looked into Alex's eyes, "It wasn't your fault, honey." She pulled Alex into her arms and held her tight, "I love you so much Alex."

"I love you too Liv." Alex could feel Olivia's tears on her shoulder. She gently kissed Olivia's cheek. "I'm so sorry." She stroked Olivia's hair.

Olivia pulled away only enough to capture Alex's lips with her own. The passion and love Olivia poured into the kiss brought Alex to tears.

Their tears mixed and fell to the ground. Alex kissed away Olivia's tears before wiping away her own. "C'mon baby, you look exhausted. Let's go lay down." Alex picked up her hoodie and the Kevlar vest.

Olivia threaded her fingers with Alex's and let Alex put her inside. Alex dropped the vest on the floor by the door.

Serena was the only person in sight as Alex closed the front door. Serena smiled at them from the couch, "I sent to boys to bed. You're room's open Lex. We're all going to rest before flying back."

Olivia leaned down and hugged Serena, "You've been amazing. Thank you so much."

Serena smiled, "No problem."

When Olivia pulled away Alex hugged her friend, "Thanks sweetie."

"Anytime," Serena smiled, "Sleep good."

"We will," Alex smiled back. Alex pulled Olivia up the stairs and down the hall to her room. It was relatively small compared to the bedroom in her apartment.

"Why do you have your own room in the Southerlyn's lake house?" Olivia asked, falling onto the bed.

Alex stood next to her, "Our parents go way back. Serena's been my best friend for at least ten years." Alex held out her hoodie, "I'm gonna frame this."

Olivia laughed.

Alex tossed it onto the chair in the corner and fell onto the bed next to Olivia.

Olivia wrapped her arms around Alex and pulled her close.

"I love you," Alex whispered.

"I love you too," Olivia replied as they both drifted off to sleep.