It was awkward. But Olivia new it would be. 3 was always an awkward number, for a group anyway. When there were two, you could just focus on the other person. When there was 4 or more, you can have 2 conversations going, so no one is left out.

But with three, someone is always left out.

They first went to the missing girl's house, Jess, to talk to her mother. Elliot had informed Olivia that a man named Vincent Anderson, who was a pedophile, had kidnapped her.

The first sign of awkwardness was in the car. Dani offered to let Olivia ride up front, but she refused. It was difficult to carry on a conversation while two people were up front, and 1 in back. Elliot and Dani talked, and Olivia quickly gave up trying to be in the conversation.

Dani and Elliot double-teamed the mom, pressing her to tell them ANYTHING else that could help them with the case. Just like Olivia and Elliot used to do.

Olivia tried to get a question in here and there, but it was usually dismissed by all parties.

What an asshole, Olivia began to think, shaking her head at Elliot. But they finally caught a break.

" He called the house yesterday night," the mother whispered, as if she really didn't want anyone to hear.

" Why didn't you tell us," Olivia questioned a bit angrily, but determined to get the first word in.

" He said he'd know if I told anyone," the mother began to sob.

Olivia immediately felt for the mother, and for her child. It must be terrifying for her, Olivia thought. She then decided she would do everything in her power to get her back.

Olivia sat next to her on her couch and put an arm around her.

" I promise you we will get your daughter back. But first you need to help us," Olivia said softly, prompting Elliot to begin.

They questioned her softly, just the two of them. Just how it used to be. Now it was Dani that tried to get a word in hear or there, but was unsuccessful just as Olivia had been not 5 minutes earlier. Elliot and Olivia were just in a rhythm, and no one, not this dumb blonde, would throw them off.

" He says he wants 10,000 dollars by tonight or…" but she didn't have to finish.

Elliot nodded, and called Cragen while Dani and Olivia stood up to leave. Dani asked if she could quickly use her bathroom, while Elliot and Olivia waited outside.

" Olivia," Elliot began, turning to face his old partner.

Olivia just stood there.

Elliot gave her a big bear hug.

" I never really welcomed you back… properly," Elliot shrugged. " I know you think just because I'm with Dani that I didn't miss you but that's not true. I couldn't stop thinking about you… every second of every day. Were you hurt at all?"

Olivia laughed.

" No dad, I'm ok," she teased, and Elliot smiled as well. " I missed you too Elliot."

But the moment was ruined when Dani approached them. The three of them entered the car. The three of them, Olivia thought. She couldn't get used to that.

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The exchange was set to go down at 7:30. It was 7. All teams were in place outside a warehouse, that eerily reminded Olivia the one where Victor had kidnapped the little girl. It truly felt like déjà vu.

Olivia shivered from the cold.

" You need a jacket. S.W.A.T teams have a couple extra," Elliot offered, noticing Olivia.

" No I'm fine thanks," Olivia replied, smiling at her partner.

Just then Dani appeared and gave Elliot a quick kiss on his cheek. Elliot shared a look with Olivia before leading his girlfriend away.

It sickened Olivia to see him laugh at something she said. That is supposed to be ME, Olivia thought angrily.

But Olivia's thoughts returned to the girl, and her guy troubles evaporated.

Mrs. Lopez, Jess's mother, slowly entered the warehouse with a small brown bag of money.

Her directions were to drop it right next to a table by the door, and slowly exit. She did just that. She walked out safely, and the S.W.A.T teams were given a go.

Elliot, Olivia, and Dani followed.

The warehouse consisted of a large room, which was completely empty. The S.W.A.T team cleared this room, while Olivia quickly strode down a narrow hallway perpendicular to the room. On this side there was a small room.

Olivia motioned for Dani and Elliot to follow. Dani kicked open the door and pointed her gun at the perp. He quickly shot Dani, and lunged at Olivia.

Dani screamed and fell to the floor, clutching her shoulder.

Anderson pressed his gun to Olivia's temple.

" Where's the girl?!?!" Olivia screamed, downplaying the fact that she was being held hostage.

" NO," Elliot yelled when he entered the room, seeing Dani and the floor, and Olivia with a gun to her head.

Dani was bleeding, and everyone new if she wasn't treated immediately she would die.

" Forget her," Anderson nodded at Dani. " If you want this lady to live, forget about the one on the floor."

Elliot had but seconds to decide who he would let live, and who he would let die.

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