Back In The New York Groove
Sequel to: NCIS: SVU
Rating: T (The following fanfic contains graphic violence, sexual content and strong language. Reader discretion is advised)
Pairings: Fin/OC & Munch/OC
Disclaimer: We do not own the characters from NCIS if they are mentioned and we do not own the characters from Law & Order: SVU (although we wish we did). However we do own the other characters.
Acknowledgements and Author's notes: You might want to read NCIS: SVU first to understand where this picks off from. Other then that we don't know what you need to know. Um, yeah this is our first Law and Order: SVU fanfic. So be lenient. Also, we used to be MidnightCrime & Brassfan24 but have decided to use one name, CrazyWriters, for the both of us.
Chapter 1
Nicole was sitting on the hospital bed, waiting for the nurse to come and bandage up the stitches, "Geeze, 48 stitches. I got less when I was shot." She complained.
"Yeah, well, if you'd stop putting yourself in danger situations, you wouldn't have any." Munch said teasing her.
She looked at Munch, "John, danger follows me," she smiled.
"Funny, there's nothing behind you." he said returning the smile.
She laughed, "I often wonder."
"Even if there was, we all got your back." Fin stated.
"Have I said how nice it is to be back?" She asked.
"Yeah, as a matter of fact you did. But we haven't said it's good to have you back." Olivia replied.
She smiled, "Where is that nurse?" she couldn't help but ask.
"Probably yapping away on the phone." Munch said.
Nicole laughed, "If I didn't have to be here, we could be at the bar by now."
"Your well being comes first." Elliot said, breaking his own silence.
She went to reply when the nurse walked in, "How's your arm?" The nurse asked.
"Sore," Nicole answered, "But can I just get it wrapped up so I can get out of here?"
"Sure thing, dear." The nurse answered, she was an elder nurse, maybe in her late 50s. She grabbed the gauze and stuff she needed and started to bandage Nicole's arm.
"Hey, can I get some of that stuff?" Munch asked. Everyone turned and looked at him. "What? I don't want to have to stop for toilet paper." Olivia gave him a disgusted look. "Geez, it was joke. Relax."
Nicole slightly laughed, as the nurse accidentally cut a little close almost ripping out a stitch. Nicole flinched, "Uh, you want to watch what you're doing, please."
"Sorry about that," the nurse answered, she was just about done the bandaging.
Nicole watched the nurse carefully as she finished up. She hopped off the bed and looked at her friends. "How about that beer now?" she asked.
//Chung Chung//
Everyone sat around the table, it pretty much started off quiet, until Fin raised his glass, "How about a toast," everyone looked at him, "Welcome home Nicole." And the glasses clanged.
"Just so you know, you're never leaving us again. If I have to I'll tie you down." Munch said and winked at her.
Nicole looked at him over her glass, "I'd like to see you try." She smiled.
"Be careful what you wish for. You just might get it." Munch said. "I'm always up for a challenge."
"First you have to catch me." Nicole commented.
"You're safe then, Nic, John doesn't like to run." Olivia said laughing.
Nicole laughed, as she took a drink of her beer. She felt like bringing up the topic of Elliot and Olivia getting back as partners but that wasn't such a bright idea. Seeing as how much she missed since she left. It was only little over a week too. Which shocked her slightly.
Not only that, everyone was getting along and having a great time. There was no sense bringing up something that would change the happy atmosphere. Nicole looked around at her friends. One thing she knew, she was never leaving New York again.
"So…" Fin started, trying to get everyone to talk again.
"You really have a way with words, Fin." Munch stated looking at his partner.
"Okay, I got the next round." Elliot said getting up and heading to the bar.
Nicole excused herself from the table and followed Elliot. "Hey, can I talk to you a minute?" she asked.
"Sure, what's up?"
"It's about you and Liv." Nicole said carefully watching his reaction. She didn't want to bring it up at the table, but she would ask Elliot about it away from everyone else.
"Look, I know what you're gonna say and I don't know if us becoming partners again will happen anytime soon."
"I have faith that it will." Nicole said and helped Elliot carry the beer back to the table.
They sat down and passed the bottles around. "So, what was that about?" Olivia asked.
"Nothing. Just catching up." Elliot said.
"Yeah." Nicole added.
"So, Nic, do you got a place to stay?" Elliot asked.
She thought for a moment, "Well, actually. No." she answered, and took a drink of her beer.
"You can stay with me, until you get a place." Olivia offered.
"Or with me, it's up to you." Elliot added.
"Thanks for the offer, guys, I'll have to think about it." Nicole stated smiling at both of them.
"You got all night," Olivia answered, returning the smile.
"Yeah, we're not going anywhere. We all got the night off." Elliot said.
"That's a change." Nicole laughed.
"Well, considering the circumstances, Cragen was understanding." Elliot stated.
She smiled, "Isn't he always though?"
"He has to be to put up with this bunch." Munch said.
Fin laughed, "We're not that bad."
"Yeah, I mean we do get the job done." Olivia said and then remembered she wasn't exactly part of the squad anymore. But then she was the one who asked for the transfer, so she could really only blame herself for that.
"True, sometimes not the safest way." Nicole replied.
"You seem to be the expert on that these days." Elliot said smirking at her.
"I don't know whether that is a compliment or not." She smirked back.
"Coming from Elliot, you never know." Munch said winking at Nicole.
She laughed. And took a drink of her beer, "I think I will take it as a compliment."
"Wise choice." Elliot said turning his gaze to Munch.
"Whatever it is I did, I didn't do it." Munch stated looking at Elliot.
"Right, John, nothing's ever your fault." Olivia said grinning at Munch.
"Is that another conspiracy theory?" Nicole asked.
"Don't get him started on that. And don't mention black helicopters either, we'll be here for hours." Fin replied.
Nicole contemplated it, but then again she didn't want to have to deal with the rest of the team. So she decided, "What's wrong with the theories? You never know, they could be true."
"It's not the theories. I just don't feel comfortable when the government starts making lists." Munch stated.
"They're not making lists, Munch." Fin replied.
"Oh, really, then why do they seem to know everything about everyone?" Munch asked staring at Fin.
"It's called a survey, John." Nicole said diverting his attention from Fin.
"No, its called 'invasion of privacy'. I can't go to the bathroom anymore without the government knowing about it." Munch replied turning his gaze to Nicole.
She shook her head, "Why would the government want to know that?"
"It's the government. You know, we're being watched right now." Munch said looking around the bar.
"No were not." Elliot answered.
Nicole looked at Munch, "Ain't ya being a little paranoid?"
"I'm not paranoid, I'm just on to them." Munch said turning back to the table.
"Calm down, would ya?" She asked, "They ain't watchin' us. Unless they are bored."
"No they're never bored. They got a whole division created for this type of thing." Munch said not letting the subject drop. He was in his element now. Talking about the government was something Munch could do for hours. Just like the black helicopters.
"Whatcha gonna say if ya found out that they ain't watchin' ya?" Nicole asked, they all knew by now that with a few beers in her that her southern redneck sayings and accent comes out.
"Don't say things like that to him." Fin said. "He really believes in this stuff."
"Ya'll never know. He'd just might be right." Nicole answered.
"But on the other hand, don't encourage him either." Elliot said.
"I ain't."
"Good. So, did anyone see the Knick game the other night?" Elliot asked looking around the table.
"Nope." Olivia answered.
"I was never much into sports. My high school basketball coach said I looked like a retarded gazelle with a spastic disorder. Mr. Daley. Real loving guy." Munch stated.
"Youch." Nicole commented.
"Wait, you played basketball in the high school?" Fin asked.
"I wouldn't have mentioned it if I didn't right?" Munch asked.
"I just can't picture it." Fin replied.
Nicole smiled, "Actually, I can."
Munch looked over at Nicole and smiled. "Why can't I have a partner as understanding as you?" he asked.
She laughed, but before she could answer Fin spoke, "Hey."
"Fin, are you really surprised that John just said that?" Olivia asked.
"Not really." Fin answered.
"So, stop complaining then." Munch said.
"Ah leave him alone," Olivia commented.
"Thank God nuttin's changed that much." Nicole stated.
Elliot looked at her, "That much."
"Yeah, these guys are still puttin' each other down." Nicole answered looking at Fin and Munch.
"That'll never change." Olivia commented.
"I can feel the love. How about you, Fin?" Munch asked.
"Yeah, it's great to be appreciated." Fin replied.
Nicole rubbed her eye for a second, "It is great."
"Anyways," Elliot started, "Who's getting the next round?"
"I got it." Fin said getting up from the table.
TBC...