Chapter 2

Olivia continues, "Liz, I can't lose him due to some technicality in the court system that says his grandparents get him cause they're family. I took care of him for two months, I made sure he did his homework, he was fed, clothed, and everything a legal guardian or parent does."

"When I go home tonight I will look on my fridge and see that painting he gave me this morning that he did in art class, signed Calvin Benson. Liz, he said he drew it for me because I rescued him. Then he asked me if his mom was ever going to come back and I said she would, knowing his mother wasn't well enough to raise a child."

Olivia began to sob, "Then he asked if we found anything out about his father. As I looked into his big eyes, I told him that we are still looking for him. Then I sent him off to school hoping to stop him from investigating me so I wouldn't have to make up anymore lies."

"I had him at the precinct tonight and he was playing rock, paper, scissors with Elliot then that's when the social worker and Vivian came in. I was starting to love that little boy. He was only 12 and saw things he should not have seen at his age. His mom is a drug addict and an alcoholic. He would have to take care of her when she was high or drunk. No child needs to be put in that situation," Olivia said almost above a whisper.

Liz took a breath before she spoke, "Olivia, you did that for your mom when you were a child and it not only made you a better person, it make you appreciate things a lot more."

"Liz, this is different, my mom was no junky, just a drunk,"Olivia argued. "She hit me and spit foul words at me to only lift her spirits until she found something else to hurt me with."

Liz sighed slightly…forgetting that little detail, "Olivia, my point is he's no different than you. He still helped take care of her like you did with your mother. He was there for his mother because he knew no one else would be, the same way you were with Serena.

"Calvin's mom just up and left him with her girlfriend or friend Sara and never looked back." Olivia told the judge as she stirred her coffee subconsciously.

"Yeah Sara, she was shot in the parking garage at the courthouse."Donnelly stated putting two and two together.

"It was Calvin's dad who shot her. When we found out he was waiting for us to take him in. Like he knew what he did was wrong and he was going to take his punishment willingly

"He was actually able to be a kid when I had him. I mean no kid likes to do homework or go to bed at a certain time, but he had a sense of stability when he was with me. He liked being with me. I even bought him a couple presents for Christmas. I knew it was a long shot but I was trying."

"Olivia let me see what I can find about a non relative being a parent if there are other relatives in the matter. I am not a family court judge so I'm going to look into it, but I can make any promises.. Now go home and try and sleep. I will call you when I have some information."

The little hope Olivia had left burst in her heart when she heard what the judge had offered. Finally…someone one was looking out for her best interest. Maybe, just maybe she could have the family she had wanted since she was a child. Judge Donnelly had brought back her hope and she wanted so desperately not to lose it again.

Liz and Olivia parted ways and went home for the evening. Neither woman could get Calvin Arliss face out of their heads that night. Although Liz didn't have a connection with the boy; she understood Olivia's attitude and emotions towards this matter. Not only was it a woman's worries, it was a maternal worry and after working with Olivia in all these years, she had never reacted like.

The next day Elliot saw Olivia and braced himself for the worse, "Are you okay?"

Reluctantly Olivia answered, "Yeah, I am fine. I just need to work. What do we have?"

Deciding not to push her, Elliot responded, "Well, a rape/murder at Riverside Park.

Olivia looked up from her computer, jumped out of her seat, and grabbed her jacket, "Than let's go."

They got there they could see the crime scene tape already up and officers walking around hurriedly gather information and talking orders from the person in charge. As they got closer to the scene they spotted Warner, kneeled down over the body..

Olivia walked over, bending down next to her, "what happened here Melinda?"

Warner looked over at the detective, "She was raped and strangled that is all I know till I get her on my table."

"Do you know anything else about the victim?"

"Yeah, they found her purse down the street from where we found her. The perp took her clothes and left her here with a blanket over her.

"Any fluids found?"

"Yes, so let's hope this guy is in the system."

"We better head back to the house and figure out what this guy's motive was for killing her.. We also need to see if she has family we need to notify. "Olivia said staying from her previous position.

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