I looked at my watch once again; 9:34 a.m.

"Stop that!"

"Stop what?" I replied to Munch as he stared at me from his position by the coffee machine. Yeah, Munch is back.

"You look like a lost puppy. She's probably just running late."

I sighed and turned to face my computer only to see Fin snickering lightly as he finished his paperwork. "What's so funny?" I asked.

"Sometimes I wonder how you'd survive if she wasn't here."

I was going to reply but I heard the squad room doors open, and nearly jumped from my seat in anticipation. She entered slowly balancing four cups of coffee in her hand. "Sorry I'm late guys but I brought coffee."

John sighed, "Liv it's your birthday, I'm pretty sure we're supposed to buy you coffee."

She feigned disappointment, "damn it, you remembered!" she sighed. Everybody laughed, including her and I could feel my own lips upturned in a smile. She passed everyone their coffees then sat down, taking a sip of her own.

I stared at her for a few minutes and finally she looked up. "So Liv, what are you doing tonight?" I hoped she would say nothing, and we could go out- like we did every year- to get shitfaced on her birthday, we could even bring the rest of the gang if they're up to it.

"Well nothing much," I felt the smile forming on my face, "just gonna meet with Bobby- maybe get a few drinks." And just like that I felt my smile disappearing.

"You still going out with Benny? Wow Liv, must be serious!" I heard myself say.

"Yeah BOBBY and I are doing pretty well." She replied, putting an emphasis on his name- as if to get me to remember.

"Hey Liv, why don't you and your boy toy meet all of us at Halley's for a little celebration?" Munch suggested, peering over his glasses.

She looked at Fin who nodded and then turned over to me. When her eyes found mine we had a silent conversation before she nodded. "Yeah sure, why not?"

"I'll call Casey and see if she wants to join" John said as he picked up his desk phone. I saw Olivia smirk and roll her eyes, and I grinned.

"You know; if you gave him a chance, I bet you to would be great friends- you're exactly the same" she whispered before turning to her computer and turning it on.

I slid into a booth followed closely by Casey, Fin, and John. Olivia had gone home to change. I began to wonder what her boyfriend was like, but my thoughts were interrupted as a waitress came to our table. We all ordered beer, and made small talk. The waitress came back with our drinks and placed them on the table. I looked around the small bar, suddenly noticing the door open. To my surprise, Jack entered- putting away his cell phone and unzipping his leather jacket.

"Jack!" I called from are table. He turned toward me squinting and then smiled when he spotted me. He walked over to our table.

"Hey Elliot" he grinned.

"Everybody this is Jack-an old friend of mine. Jack this is Casey, John, and Fin." I said and they all nodded their hellos. "Jack what are you doing here man?"

"Meeting the girlfriend for some drinks." he responded.

"Why don't you join us?" Elliot suggested.

"Sure, why not- at least until she gets here."

"Why, she's got you on a tight leash or something?" Fin laughed.

"No, we're supposed to be meeting her friends," he smiled. "I'm gonna go get a drink" he said pointing to the bar before he started to walk toward it.

Casey chuckled, "he looks like you but with more hair." They all laughed and I threw a napkin at her.

"Whatever" I muttered.

"Hey look, Live is here," Munch interrupted their laughter. We all turned to see Olivia walk in, in a black pencil skirt, white shirt with ruffles, a leather jacket, and black stilettos. She turned toward the bar and ordered her drink. Then, Jack walked up behind her; holding his hands over her eyes. She smiled and took his hands off her eyes, turning around to face him. We all gasped as they kissed passionately- Jack putting his hands on her ass and Olivia putting hers in his hair. I couldn't tear my eyes away as he licked her ear, nibbling it and whispered something to her. She nodded to whatever he said and they broke apart.

"I'm confused" Fin whispered as they approached our booth, which was in a corner with little light.

I could hear Jack as he came to a stop in front of our booth closely followed by Olivia; "Liv, I would like you to meet my best friend-"

"Elliot!" She said as she approached behind Jack.