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A/N 1: Hey guys, I'm sorry this chapter took so long to get up, but I had some family stuff going on, then the holiday last week and the plot bunnies acting a little weird. Anyway, this is the final chapter of Sometimes Justice Is Blind so I hope you've enjoyed the ride. I know I did while writing it, in part due to all the nice reviews and comments :)

Kim exhaled slowly and began to pack up her notes, the courtroom slowly beginning to empty and thus leaving her alone with her thoughts. It had only been three weeks since she'd spoken with Alex and Casey in the park -but to her it seemed like a lifetime ago. She'd taken what they'd said to heart, trying to let go of her fears, the stigma and pain that had been following her since she left DC and actually let the squad in. Something that while challenging at times -seemed to be working for both sides. Kim was brought out of her daze by the soft echo of claps; turning towards the gallery she spotted Alex and Casey sitting by the doors.

"Congratulations, it was a tough case." Casey voice was sincere. Kim gave a ghost of a smile as she approached them.

"Thanks. What the heck are you two doing here?"

"Checking in," Alex replied a slight sparkle in her blue eyes as she added. "In person for once,"

Kim smirked softly, the amusement in her tone clear. "You two have been checking up on me?"

"Had to see if we actually got through to you," Casey answered. Kim nodded softly, her demeanor towards them much warmer than their last meeting.

"You did. Things have been a lot better . . . you were right, it is like a family." She paused, her blue eyes turning to Casey. "I want to apologize, for the things I said to you before. I was so wrapped up in everything that had happened . . . trying to prove that I wasn't who everyone in DC claimed –I lost myself along the way. I mean, I'd always been competitive, I think we all are on some level to be doing this, but I was never that cold; cruel."

Casey nodded in understanding, having had some dark hours of her own in the past months. "Thank you."

Alex pinned some hair behind her ear, "She's right though, we're all guilty of being competitive . . . and that's one trait you can never afford to loose." She smirked softly, "Because even if it gets you into trouble, it's the mark of a good prosecutor, someone who will fight for their cases and succeed in making a difference."

"For your sake I hope so," The three women turned to find Elizabeth Donnelly standing behind them.

"Elizabeth," Alex and Casey greeted.

"Judge Donnelly," Kim stated, clearly not as at ease with the older woman.

"The last thing we need is for you to be corrupting other ADA's Alexandra," Though Elizabeth's tone was cool, both Casey and Alex recognized the look in her eyes. "Not all of them are likely to be as lucky as you."

Kim watched as Donnelly's gaze went from Alex, to Casey and then to her. However, it didn't remain there long, her gaze shifting to Casey as the red-head spoke. "We speak for the victims Elizabeth; it's always a game of chance."

"And that's just it, even when we win . . . we don't," Alex's voice, like Casey's was soft and full of conviction.

A deeper understanding dawned on Kim as Elizabeth spoke again, realizing that not only had Alex and Casey helped her safe herself, but help transition her for the next chapter of her life, a chapter that came with no guarantees and everything to loose.

"Then I hope she's as strong as you two, because sometimes justice is blind."

Fin.

A/N 2: So there ya go. Leave me your thoughts/comments, thanks again to everyone who's read/reviewed/added to alerts. Hopefully I'll be working on a new story soon -though I'm not sure if it'll be SVU.