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Olivia walked into the bar, scanning the crowd, she walked over to her friend, Alex Cabot.

"Hey Alex" Olivia said with a giant grin.

"Hey, I see you're in a good mood" Alex said noticing Olivia's mood change.

"What? I can't be in a good mood?" Olivia laughed and rolled her eyes.

Alex gave her a look, "Don't give me that Benson, something's up, I can tell"

"I don't know what you are talking about" Olivia said with a smirk.

"Alright, whatever you say" I'll find out what's up with her, she thought.

"So, how was work?" Olivia asked Alex

What the hell, why is she asking me about work, she never asks me about work… why is she acting so strange? Alex thought. "Uhh, it was good, I guess, nothing different" Alex replied with a puzzled tone.

"That's good" Olivia said obviously distracted

They ordered their drinks.

"So did you ever get an ID on that boy you found in the dumpster?" Alex asked

"No, which is really strange, I mean.. Who doesn't report a kid missing, I mean sure if his parent's killed him they wouldn't report him missing, but wouldn't they wonder what happened to him at his school, or maybe the neighbors. I don't know it just seems like there's something we're missing."

"Well, I'm sure you guys will figure out who he is" Alex said reassuringly

"Yeah, but it's like this kid, doesn't exist, it's so strange"

"Well there's always something that breaks the case"

"Yeah, that's what Elliot said"

"Speaking of Elliot… are you two still fighting?" Alex asked

"No, we talked and now everything is fine between us"

"Ahh, so that's why you're in such a good mood" Alex laughed

Olivia rolled her eyes " I guess that MAY be part of it, but I mean it's easier to work with him if we're getting along."

"Right..." Alex said sarcastically. "The only reason you're glad you stopped fighting is because of work?" Alex raised an eyebrow and looked at Olivia.

"Well and of course I'm glad because he's my friend" Olivia said stressing the word friend.

"Okay, whatever you say dear" Alex said looking skeptically at Olivia.

"What's that look for"

"Come on, I know how you feel about him"

Olivia sighed, "It's not like it really matters what I do or don't feel for him"

"Yeah, I mean he is married, so that kind of puts a damper on things" Alex said

A smile crept across Olivia's face as she thought about what he had told her earlier and she shrugged her shoulders.

"Wait, what was that?" Alex asked

"What was what?" Olivia questioned a bit confused.

"You smiled and went" Alex said shrugging her shoulders to imitate what Olivia had just done.

Olivia hesitated.

"Come on! What is it you know? You know I'll get it out of you… I'm a lawyer remember?" Alex laughed.

"Alright, well you can't say anything about this to anyone"

"I won't" Alex said quickly.

"Well… El may not be married for much longer" Olivia started

"Oh my God! You're going to kill Kathy!" Alex interrupted

Olivia laughed, "No, would you shut up and listen"

"Sorry" Alex said with a laugh.

"Alright, so apparently him and Kathy are getting a divorce" Olivia said quietly.

"Shut Up!" Alex exclaimed in disbelief.

"Would you keep it down" Olivia snapped

"So that's why you are in such a good mood! Now it all makes sense"

"No, I'm not happy El's marriage fell apart." Olivia said defensively.

"Don't lie to yourself, we both know you're happy he's getting a divorce from that wicked witch" Alex said slightly laughing

Olivia laughed, "No, I hate to see him hurting"

"And you just want to make everything all better for him, don't you?" Alex said raising an eyebrow.

"Shut Up, No Just because he's getting a divorce does not mean anything between us will change. We're just friends, he doesn't see me like that"

"Oh come on, He SO loves you, and if he denies it he's lying to himself"

"This again? He doesn't have feelings for me beyond friendship, god will you stop with the whole he loves you bit, it gets old real quick!"

"I can't help it if you don't want to hear the truth"

"You've been saying this since you first found out how I felt about him, it wasn't true then and it's not true now… okay?"

Elliot walked in the door to his tiny apartment, he was alone again, part of him hated coming home from work because it meant being in an empty pathetic apartment but tonight seemed different. Somehow he didn't feel as alone as he had recently been feeling.

He threw his jacket down on a chair and walked over to the couch. He sat down and turned on the TV, he searched for something to watch but gave up and turned the TV off. He got up and walked into the kitchen to get a glass of water. He looked at the calendar on the wall.

"Shit!" he exclaimed

He had a meeting with Kathy and the divorce lawyers tomorrow that he had completely forgot about. Kathy had kept postponing the meeting, saying she couldn't make it for some lame reason or another.

There's no way I'm missing that meeting, I just want this to be over with. He thought. I can't believe I told Liv, I didn't want to tell her… but I had to tell her, I hate keeping things from her. I don't know why I didn't tell her sooner. I acted like a jerk and almost lost my best friend and why, why was I so afraid to tell her? ... He asked himself

Tomorrow is going to be hell, I have to deal with Kathy… but at least everything will finally be over.

He hadn't actually seen Kathy since that night he found her with another man. He had however spoken to her on the phone multiple times, most times yelling at her and getting yelled at in return.

Elliot went into his bedroom, and changed out of his work clothes. He layed back on the bed thinking about what Liv had said to him.

Most amazing man she's ever known huh? She must have really felt bad for me to say something like that. He thought as he chuckled. Even if she was lying just to make me feel better, she knew exactly what to say… she's the one who's amazing. She puts up with my crap and she hasn't given up on me yet. I'm so glad she's in my life, I don't know what I'd do without her, she's… she's just amazing he smiled She's always been such a great friend. She's the best friend anyone could ever ask for… he thought as he drifted off to sleep with a smile.

Olivia walked through her door.

I'm glad I told Alex about what is going on with Elliot. It's not like I told her why they are getting a divorce… and she won't say anything about it. I just… I just had to tell someone, and seeing as how she already knows how I feel about him… I still can't believe she got that out of me, she's such a lawyer.

I do feel kind of bad about telling her though…

I still can't believe he's getting a divorce a slight smile crept across her face. Soon he will be single she thought. Her smile faded, as she kept thinking what if what if they don't split up… like last time, they got back together, what if that happens again?

With that thought all of the hope she felt was ripped away.

But… this time it's different right? I mean Kathy cheated… there's no way they'll get back together… right?

She sighed. Even if they do actually get a divorce… that doesn't mean anything would happen. It's not like he'd ever see me as anything more than a friend. At least he won't be with that bitch Kathy; she doesn't deserve someone like Elliot.

But I still can't help but think… maybe… just maybe we may finally have a chance.

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