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Lying on the couch the TV on but she wasn't listening to what they were saying her mind going back to IAB she knew Brian wasn't able to interview her even if he was her ex boyfriend not now and probably not ever due to their history nor would he be able to be involved in any of this due to objectivity, not that it didn't stop him interviewing Amaro a while ago, which further damaged any hope of those two getting along.
She couldn't lose her position in SVU it is the only place she wanted to be, she had no idea if she could work anywhere else.
She knew Declan wanted to be with her tonight but she needed to be by herself to get some sleep just to be able to think, would she give up her relationship with him if she had to, is that what it would cost her to stay in SVU her happiness.
Pouring herself another glass of red wine, her phone beeping, opening it up the message from Declan short and sweet "we'll be ok Liv, I'll see you tomorrow I am missing you here" a smile on her face she did miss him slightly but she needed to be alone replying back "me too" in a way she did miss him, feeling his arms around her, she enjoyed the company something she had gotten used to moving in with Brian it was nice coming home to someone, they hadn't moved in together but they spent nearly every night together either at her apartment or his.
Lying back on the couch, closing her eyes she needed to sleep to at least try to get something, maybe she should of let him come over, to keep her occupied, her face staring at the phone it wasn't too late. Shaking her head remembering half the time she couldn't sleep she knew Elliot wasn't either and they would catch up somewhere for a coffee they were so insync before he left without saying anything to her.
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She arrived at work early she couldn't sleep much, she saw Declan there too, knocking on his door "couldn't sleep either? any idea when we need to be at IA?"
Looking up at her the worry on her face "just wanted to get some work done, no I haven't heard yet" his eyes moving around "I did miss you last night"
Her eyes looking out to the bare office "yeah me too, I just needed to be alone"
Looking up at her he wondered if she did sleep "I understand, it is all just a formality Liv"
Nodding at him, walking towards her desk looking up as Amaro walks in giving him a small smile
Seeing Liv at her desk she was worried "you ok Liv"
Nodding at Amaro "yeah why"
His eyes looking around his voice low and soft "IA yesterday you were away for a while, what's going on here Liv, you know you can talk to me" his eyes turning to Lt Murphy's office "is it something to do with Murphy?"
Her eyes moving around the office "just leave it Nick"
Looking at his partner he couldn't just leave it "something is wrong here, did IA find out about you and Murphy, I swear Liv I haven't told anyone"
Her eyes moving from the paperwork to Nick "I know Nick" her tongue moving around her lips "I appreciate that I don't want them to find out"
Looking at his partner "that is what it is about though, you and Murphy are still going out"
Did she want to tell him "Yes"
She was nervous he could tell "yes to both or which one"
Shaking her head "Nick, just stop with the questions"
Seeing her head go back down "I'm worried for you Liv, is he really worth it you know IA they won't back down"
Taking a deep breath her voice with warning in it "Murphy told IA Nick, he went to IA and informed them and 1PP, now we have to wait so just leave it, back off pleae"
She couldn't concentrate who was she kidding getting here early she wasn't getting any work done and Nick constantly looking up at her "I'm getting a coffee, want one?"
Nodding at her "want some company"
Getting off the chair "no"
Watching from his desk through the blinds in his office as Olivia walks out of SVU he could tell she was worried, walking to the door looking at Amaro "Where is Sergeant Benson going?"
Looking up at Lt Murphy he still didn't like him "out to clear her head, she doesn't need anymore shit going on in her life"
Looking at Amaro his eyes going around the office "Detective Amaro My office"
Watching as Nick walks in, closing the door behind them "I understand that you are Sergeant Benson's partner but what she does in her personal life and outside work is up to her and nothing to do with you. Whilst you are concerned for her you need to stop overstepping the boundaries. I understand you have had your own marital and relationship problems"
Interrupting Murphy "I am not the only one, Liv has had her relationship problems and does not need anymore"
Moving back to his desk "Detective, you need to stop trying to protect her whilst I understand your need to with what she has been through, I am not going to hurt her"
His eyes glaring at the Lt "not intentionally but your relationship with her is going to hurt her and your career, whilst I don't particularly care about it hurting your career I do Liv's this is the only thing she wants to do and you are going to ruin it for her"
His eyes moving away from Nick frustrated "life is full of risks Detective and Olivia and I have discussed this and whilst I get you are concerned for her I am your superior, your commanding officer and the tension in this room has to stop, even if you don't want to admit it you are building up a tension between you and Sergeant Benson and if it comes down to it, I will break the two of you up if it affects your working relationship in any way. Stop trying to interfere in her working and personal life and concentrate on your working life and stop letting your personal life and marital problems interfere in your work"
Going to walk away "finished now Lt?"
Nodding at Nick he only hoped he had half listened to what he said "for the time being"
Walking out of Lt Murphy's office seeing Fin and Amanda walk in no matter what Lt Murphy said he was going to continue to look out for Olivia and he had no idea why but he didn't like her and him together for some reason he even preferred her with Cassidy
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Walking back inside SVU the fresh air helped her mind for the short period of time, she knew she wasn't allowed out on any case this morning unless it was urgent walking inside handing Nick his coffee before knocking on Murphy's door, opening it up walking towards him handing him the coffee "heard anything yet?"
Looking up at her he could tell she was tired and worried "I was just about to call you, 10 am"
Nodding at him "ok then"
Watching as she is about to walk out "Sergeant" turning around to look at him "just a heads up I had a work with Detective Amaro"
Looking at Declan what did Amaro do now "what about?"
Looking up at Olivia he knew she cared about him and alot "he needs to learn to keep his personal life out of your life and work, I understand he has been your partner for 3 years and having marital problems but he needs to understand where the boundaries lie and I do not have to get any permission from him or anything for a relationship with you, he needs to keep out of it"
Nodding at Declan "I'll talk to him about it he's just worried about my job"
Watching as she goes to talk out "I get that Liv, but he is going too far"
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Thankful that Amanda and Fin had gone out on a job, looking at her watch seeing Nick's eyes upon her "what time is IA coming?"
Looking up at Nick "10 am we have to meet them"
Looking at Olivia "you can appeal what ever decision they make Liv or "
She knew what he was going to say or stop having a relationship with him, would she do that was being in SVU more important than happiness that she had.
She couldn't concentrate on a thing even though Lt Tucker said her job was practically safe it was just she didn't trust IAB hearing footsteps coming into the room looking up at Lt Tucker a small smile on her face it was forced seeing his eyes on her as he makes his way into Lt Murphy's office.
Her eyes on the door before turning them back to her desk looking up at Nick his voice soft "Good luck Liv, I'm here if you need anything"
It seemed so long but in reality it wasn't before the door opened again seeing Lt Tucker standing at the door "Sergeant"
Nodding she had to walk confidently but the few steps it took to walk over to him felt so heavy. Walking into the office closing the door behind her "we're doing this here"
Nodding at Olivia pointing to the seat next to Declan, her hands clenching and unclenching in a way she wanted his hand holding hers something.
Looking up at Lt Tucker waiting for him to say something "We appreciate the honesty that lt Declan Murphy showed by coming forward and opening up about the relationship you two are in, it should have been disclosed earlier as you have been together for 4 months now"
Wanting to roll her eyes or say something she just bit her lip "as you both have been working together for 4 months or however long you have been going out together and successfully without anyone having an idea about your involvement IAB and 1PP have decided to let you both work still in special Victims together"
Letting out the air she had been holding her breath waiting her eyes moving sideways seeing Declan there, feeling his hand move over squeezing hers as she squeezes it back"
Looking at them both seeing their hands drop back into their laps "however there are certain terms and conditions that each of you must sign and abide by, if we find that our trust in you both has been broken or that you can no longer work together along with the other terms then one of you will be moved immediately from SVU, is that understood"
Looking at Declan and back at Tucker "what do you mean by certain terms and conditions, what are they?"
Handing them the paper "they are all written there, you can take them home and think about it but in brief, if you get engaged or married, then one or both of you have to leave, move in together" his eyes on Olivia "or if Sergeant Benson gets pregnant"
Her eyes open in surprise "basically if this goes any further then one of us is out of SVU"
Nodding at Olivia "depends upon how much further you want to go and if you want to move in with your new boyfriend Sergeant like you did with your Mickey of an ex boyfriend"
Her eyes narrowing not moving from him "the one that you have as a detective at IAB now Tucker, the one that you chose and asked to be"
"Didn't you hear the Mickey of an ex boyfriend has asked to go back to doing UC. Didn't he tell you that or don't you talk now that you've broken up"
Trying not to show her surprise "he always liked doing undercover work"
Looking back at Olivia "as long as he doesn't sleep with another prostitute he'll probably be given another chance, he should count himself lucky"
Letting out a sigh shaking her head "no doubt he wants to get away from you there's bad blood there"
Handing them both a piece of paper " go through it tonight I need them back and signed within 48 hours" seeing their hands close to each other "no displays of public affection within the work place or out on a job, as soon as you enter this building no physical contact what so ever. If all of these are abided by then both of you can stay at SVU"
Looking up at Tucker "I can do that for the time being basically you're saying to choose between this job at SVU or taking this any further"
Getting up off his seat looking at them both "you can take it that way, I'm just doing my job in protecting the NYPD"
Watching Tucker walk out of the office her eyes moving back to Declan "Liv we will work through it for the time being we are both able to work here until it goes further"
Nodding at him "yeah" rubbing her hand over her face "I just hate Tucker being the one to dictate our relationship"