Disclaimer: As stated in the earlier chapters, they ain't mine -though the plot idea bunnies are.
A/N 1: Thanks to everyone who has put this story on their alert and favorite author lists, I'm happy people are enjoying this ride; which still has a way to go so don't worry about it coming to a sudden end.
Now onto chapter 3 . . . .
Casey walked through the bullpen, her heeled boots clicking with each step, only adding to the everyday chaos that was the DA's office, the visitor's pass clipped to her jacket only serving to remind her; that this was no longer her world. Pinning a lock of loose hair behind her ear, she made her way to Alex's office door, trying to ignore the whispers and accompanying looks directed her way. Alex looked up when she heard a knock on her doorframe and smiled warmly when she saw Casey.
"Hey, you're right on time -just give me another sec."
Casey nodded, watching Alex quickly place her signature on the document in front of her, before standing up and sliding into her coat. Picking up a file from her desk, Alex walked over to where Casey stood and motioned her out into the pen. After handing the file off to a young ADA, the pair made their way back down to the main floor and out into the noon-day traffic.
"So, where exactly are we going? You're the brains behind this, I'm just another pawn." Casey stated, her tone joking. Though the two women hadn't been close prior to Alex's 'death' in 2003, they had slowly gotten to know each other after she'd left witness protection in 2006 and later returned to the DA's office as a Bureau Chief. Something Casey was thankful for, as they both shared the same kind of humor and knew just what life in SVU was like.
Alex smirked softly as she hailed a cab, her light blonde hair blowing slightly in the breeze. "To see the old crew of course, we want to rattle Kim and the fastest way to do that is by poking a stick in her cage." Casey chuckled softly and shook her head, surprised at the lengths Alex was willing to go just to shake the 'new girl' up.
"Not to mention, the best dirt always comes first hand and who would know better than them?" Casey added.
Alex and Casey walked through the familiar halls, memories coming back for both of them the closer they got to the squad room. "Talk about déjà vu," Alex commented, Casey nodded in agreement.
As they rounded the corner, a voice stopped them in their tracks, as it was mid rant and they shared a knowing look.
"Grayleck." They stated together softly.
A/N 2: And there's the end of chapter 3, you guys know the drill -like/hate leave me a comment. (I've enjoyed all the ones so far) :)