A/N: Ok, first I am sorry this didn't get finished yesterday! I spent the morning finishing a project then the whole afternoon out in the sun, so by the time I got home last night and started working on this I fell asleep. Literally, I fell asleep on my laptop. That was a first. Luckily, the dun-dun from SVU woke me up and I made it to bed. Anyway, please enjoy! I should be posting another chapter sometime tonight as well. Btw, thank you for your reviews!


Kissing Alex was unbelievable. Feeling Alex touch her was unbelievable. Casey wants more though, she needs more from her. Slipping her hands up Alex's shirt she pulls the blonde closer to her. Her body is so warm and Casey wants to feel more of it. Grabbing the hem of Alex's shirt Casey slips the garment easily from Alex's body.

Seeing the blonde in just her jeans and black lacy bra Casey's breath hitches in her throat, she is so turned on. As if the next few minutes pass in a haze, Casey soon finds herself lying back on the bed with nothing on and a very equally naked Alex just out of arms reach.

Alex wants to explore Casey's mouth and body. She wants to enjoy every part of the redhead, but she has to be sure this is what both of them want. "Casey…" Alex starts but pauses to sort out her thoughts, taking a breath she continues, "Casey, are you sure? I don't want to move to fast and hurt you. I never want to hurt you again."

Sitting up on the bed Casey wraps her arms around Alex's waist and pulls her back onto the bed kissing her softly. Breaking the kiss, she says, "Yes, Alex, I am very sure."

Rolling Alex onto her back Casey begins to kiss down Alex's jawline and down to her neck as her hands roam over Alex's body occasionally dragging her nails across her body. Kissing and biting Alex's neck and collarbone, Casey says, "I have dreamed about your body ever since that night." Hearing Casey's words cause Alex to involuntarily moan and arch into the redhead.

The sensation of her body pressing into Casey's is incredible and before she knows it she is teetering on the precipice of her orgasm as Casey's mouth works talentedly against her clit. Looking down to see red hair splayed across her thighs, Alex watches Casey which causes her to go flying off the edge into bliss. Coming down from her high Casey crawls up Alex's body and kisses her passionately.

"Casey that was amazing…" Alex says after catching her breath.

Kissing Alex again, Casey says, "I am glad you thought so, because I plan to do it again." Alex smiles as she pushes Casey onto her back pinning her hands over her head, which causes Casey to grin as she enjoys Alex's sudden dominance. Alex leans into the redhead's ear and says, "Not before I get to enjoy you."


Later that day, Alex and Casey sat snuggled on the porch swing watching the waves roll onto the beach. They tried to go for a walk on the beach, but it was just too chilly to be enjoyable, so they decided to return to the house and watch the waves from the comfort of the swing while drinking coffee. Laying her head on Alex's shoulder Casey softly says, "I could sit here with you forever Alex. Thank you so much for this house and thank you so much for finally telling me how you feel."

Alex tilts Casey's chin up with her hand, looking into her green eyes Alex says, "I just wish I had told you a long time ago."

"I am just happy you told me period." Casey says kissing Alex. Taking Alex's hand in her own, she entwines their fingers, "So what do you want to do this evening?" Casey asks.

"I am taking you to the special place remember?" Alex says softly.

Casey pushes up a little to look confusedly into Alex's eyes again, "Wait the house wasn't the special place?"

"No," Alex says shaking her head and chuckling, "This was your birthday present, remember? The special place is somewhere different."

Casey nods, "Okay, give me a hint!"

"Okay, you have been there before."

"Aw, come on that isn't a good hint. We have been lots of places." Casey whines.

Alex laughs this time, "I know that's what makes it a great hint, you will never guess it."

"Well when can we go?"

"Whenever you want babe," Alex replies kissing Casey's head. Casey laughs, "Ok, now!"

Shaking her head Alex smiles, "You really never were good with surprises."

"Nope never, but you love me anyway." Casey says with a smirk.

Alex gets up and pulls Casey to stand in her arms, "You bet I do! Come on let's go."


Driving into Montauk Alex pulls into the familiar restaurant. Casey looks the establishment over from the car but can't really place it right away. Walking up to the restaurant, Alex wraps her arm around Casey's waist as they walk sharing simple conversation about the weather. Everything feels so natural being in Alex's arms and Casey can't help but smile at how it feels as if she never left her side.

As they enter the restaurant Alex tells the hostess that she is has reservations under the name 'Cabot' and Casey notices how big the hostesses smile gets as she excitedly leads them to the table. Casey looks around the room and realizes that she and Alex have been there before. Looking back at Alex she says, "Didn't our parents bring us here the first time we met?"

Alex grins, "Yes they did. I brought you here because this restaurant is special to me because it is the place that I first saw you and knew I loved you."

"Oh really?"

"Yes really. I remember my father had stepped away to the bar and I sat right here and heard the door open. I looked up and saw this drop dead gorgeous redhead walk in. I mean she seriously was the prettiest girl I had ever seen in my life. She was wearing a pair of tight jeans, boots, and a green scoop neck shirt. She was absolutely stunning. I wanted to get up and ask her out right then and there, that girl was you Casey." Alex says holding Casey's hands over the table. Squeezing Casey's hands lightly, she continued, "It killed me when my father introduced us because I was so attracted to you. Then while we ate dinner and I talked to you I only started to fall for you more and more. Ever since that day I have fallen deeper and deeper in love with you. You know, I can even remember what you ordered that day."

"No you can't."

"Yes I can, you ordered nachos. I thought it was so weird. I mean who eats nachos for a meal?" Alex says shaking her head.

Frowning Casey says, "I guess I should pick something else to order then."

Alex bursts out laughing, "No, you don't half to!" As she finishes the waitress walks up with a giant plate of nachos for the two women. Smiling Alex says, "Because I already ordered them for you and me."

Casey grins as she leans over the table and places a chaste kiss to Alex's lips. Pulling back she says, "I love you."

While enjoying the nachos and beer, Casey asks, "So it was love at first sight when you first saw me…"

"Yes!" Alex says cheerfully.

"And that is why you were so hot and cold with me until the ski trip." Casey says nodding, "So tell me, what changed on the ski trip?"

"Oh, the ski trip," Alex begins frowning at the beginning of the memory, "Well, I was so sad and miserable, I missed my mom as you know, and then I was falling for you more and more, and no matter how much I tried to push you away you were so nice to me. Finally, I was sitting on that freezing slope wishing I could just disappear and you showed up. I just looked at you and decided if I couldn't be with you romantically I would have you whatever way I could."

Casey smiles and says, "Thank you Alexandra Cabot for letting me in, even if it then took you 12 years to finally fully admit how much you love me."

"I was only waiting for the right moment babe," Alex replies with a chuckle as Casey throws a chip across the table at her.


After dinner, the two lovers headed back to the city. As they neared Manhattan Casey grew very quiet. Noticing this Alex asked, "What's on your mind Case?"

"I don't want to go back to my apartment. I want to go home with you." Casey whispers.

Alex smiles at the redhead's confession. "Well that's a good thing, because I was planning on taking you home. Although, should we at least stop by your place and pick you up clothes for work?"

"Yeah, that would probably be a good idea." Casey mumbles. Casey knew Teddy wouldn't be there, but she still felt uncomfortable about having Alex in their apartment.

Twenty minutes later, Casey and Alex stood outside Casey's apartment door. Casey was fumbling with the keys when Alex finally takes Casey's hands in hers and asks, "Casey, what are you so nervous about?"

Casey looks up into the blondes beautiful blue eyes, "I love you Alex. I am in love with you, I have been all of these years. I-I don't want you to walk in here and think anything less. You have always held my heart and you are the only person I want to be with, okay."

Alex pulls Casey into a hug. "Casey, your apartment isn't going to make me think less of you or our love. Let's get some stuff for you and go home and snuggle."

"Thank you Alex." Casey whispers as she breaks the hug and unlocks the door.

Walking into the apartment, Alex understands why Casey was so worried. It looks like a home. There are pictures of Casey and Teddy all over and it just seems warm and inviting in general. Very much like Casey and Teddy's personalities.

Looking to Casey Alex sees the fear in her eyes. It's as if she expects Alex to bolt any minute. Smiling at the redhead she takes Casey's hand, and reassuringly says, "Are you still sure you want to come with me? If you don't that's okay, but I would like you to still."

"Yes, I am sure," is all Casey says walking into the bedroom. A few minutes later Casey reemerges with two bags. "Okay, I am ready," she says.

Alex smiles at the redhead and takes a bag from her. As they walk towards the door to leave Casey suddenly stops and runs to the bookcase near the window. Grabbing her copy of 1984 from the bookshelf she returns to Alex's side with a smile. "I couldn't forget this!" She says holding the book up with a smile. Alex places a quick kiss to her lips and they head home.


Two hours later, the couple lay in bed listening to the rain. Alex has her head on Casey's shoulder and while Casey plays with her silky blonde hair. "I have missed the way you smell. Does that sound weird?" Alex says pushing up on her arms to look into Casey's green eyes.

Casey shakes her head no as she pushes a lock of blonde hair from Alex's face before she pulls her into a kiss. "No," Casey whispers, "it doesn't sound weird at all. I have missed the way you feel against my body when we sleep in each other's arms. I don't sleep well without you by my side."

"Well, you never have to sleep without me again." Alex says kissing Casey. Breaking the kiss Alex continues, "We should get some sleep, I am sure we will have a busy day tomorrow dealing with the investigation."

"Alex, I will have to recuse myself from the case now." Casey admits, "It's a huge conflict of interest for me to be in a relationship with you and one of the ADA's working on the case."

"I understand babe, no worries. I guess I will just have to deal with Abb's." Alex says with a yawn as she snuggles back into Casey.

Casey lays there thinking about the talk she will have to have with Branch in the morning. She wasn't too nervous since he already knew about their history. She just hoped the conversation would go well and she wouldn't be penalized too much. As she started to drift off to sleep a thought crossed her mind, did Alex just call Abbie Carmichael 'Abb's'.