To End the Nightmare

Ch. 3

Disclaimers see Ch. 1

Getting Olivia into the house had been a chore. She had fallen asleep on Alex's lap after Katherine had given her a pain pill and therefore hadn't woken up on arrival. Katherine hadn't seen anyone but Maddie since they had stumbled into this room to arrange Olivia. As she watched her daughter and daughter-in-law sleep she wondered if they would be safe.

"Mrs. Cabot, is everything alright?"

"Elliot, I wondered if I would see you or any of the others."

"We have most things covered and it turns out Andrew has some useful contacts. We are hoping that between Cragen, Randi, and Andrew's people we can flush out Vallez and his men before anyone else gets hurt. How are they doing?"

"Olivia woke up briefly an hour ago and Maddie seems to think everything is going fine. She said Olivia just overdid a bit and would need lots of rest. Alex is trying to stay strong for Olivia, but I finally got her to go to sleep."

"I am sorry we didn't tell you Alex was alive, I know that must have hurt you."

Katherine tried not to laugh it had hurt, but Olivia had told her a few nights after the funeral. That conversation had bonded Olivia and Katherine as family and Katherine wouldn't trade Olivia for the world now. "It was difficult finding out she was alive after all, but Olivia made me see why Alex had to be protected."

"Elliot I need you to come see this."

"Go Elliot, come back and give us the news whatever it is."

"Sweetheart are you awake? Alex?"

"Hmm…Liv…"

Olivia thought this would be funny if only she didn't have to go to the bathroom so badly. "Alex, baby, I need you to let me up."

"Wha…I am sorry Liv, what do you need?"

Leaning in for a quick kiss Olivia almost forgot the pressing matter of the bathroom. "Can you help me up? I need to go to the bathroom."

Katherine walked into the room to see it empty. "Now where did those two get off to? Hearing something thud against the door and then a moan of pain Katherine rushed to the bathroom. "Is everything okay?"

"Yes"

"No Problem in here."

Katherine laughed, "Okay girls I will leave you alone. Don't do anything I wouldn't do."

"MOM," Alex hollered outraged.

As Olivia and Alex stumbled from the bathroom Katherine laughed at Alex's attempt to keep from looking at her. "Did you enjoy your restroom break Olivia?"

Olivia smirked and winked at Katherine. Who knew this blue blooded matriarch could have such a sense of humor. As Alex helped her sit on the bed Olivia slid her arms down to squeeze the delectable butt that had caused the bathroom visit to go off track.

"OLIVIA," Alex grabbed her hands and held them.

Acting like a scolded child Olivia pouted.

Katherine laughed, "Would you two like to be alone?"

"Its fine, Mom. Olivia will behave now, won't you?" Alex looked at Olivia and for one second she maintained her strict composure, but Olivia's pout was so damn cute. "Argg, what am I going to do with you?" Alex slid up to snuggle with Olivia careful not to hurt her.

"So Katherine, has anyone come to see us since I've been sleeping?"

"Elliot stopped by briefly, but was called away by Randi. It didn't sound like we were in trouble, but I am curious to find out what has happened."

"Maybe we could go find out."

"You aren't going anywhere, but this bed. Remember you were shot and you are not even supposed to be out of the hospital."

"But Alex…"

"No buts young lady my daughter will be keeping a careful eye on you. I will go see if I can find someone to update you."

As Katherine left the room Alex stared hard at Olivia. "I am not joking; you will stay in this bed and get better."

"Alex…"

"No, do you understand how scared I was that I lost you. Everything we've been through for the last two years and I almost lost you anyway." Alex couldn't stop the tears from streaming down her cheeks. "You are done playing hero, you will stay right here safe and sound with me."

Olivia couldn't bear to see Alex upset and pulled her tighter into her arms despite the pain. "Baby, I am sorry. I couldn't lose you and my only thought was keeping you safe."

"Nothing would matter if you weren't here."

"Oh sweetheart, I am here. I am right here and I promise I won't leave again."

Author's Note: I know this was short and a long time coming, but I was having trouble getting to the place I want to go with this story. Hopefully, this chapter will setup the next stage of the story. I hope you enjoy and thank you for your continued support.