To End the Nightmare
Ch. 5
Disclaimers see Ch. 1
Katherine didn't think anyone noticed as she stepped into the living room area. They all seemed to be staring at the television set with frowns on their face. As she peeked around Captain Cragen's shoulder she recognized ADA Casey Novak listening carefully she was shocked at what she heard.
Today at 11am Detectives Odafin Tutuola and John Munch apprehended the man suspected of the homicide death of ADA Alexandra Cabot. At this time I am not at liberty to discuss any further details.
At Katherine's gasp of shock Don turned to look at her. "Casey is going to go ballistic when she finds out Alex is alive."
"What do you mean when she finds out Alex is alive? No one is going to find out, we are hiding and going against orders to keep Alex safe."
"Andrew, you really know nothing about my daughters if you believe that they will stand by while the man that held them hostage for two years is put on trial. Alex is going to be on the witness stand of that I can be sure."
As Andrew stood dumbfounded at Mrs. Cabot's adamant stance he tried not to think about the negative possibilities if they headed into New York. Looking toward Agent Mackenzie he saw her gathering files together. "We are really taking them back to New York?"
"That is what they will both want. Olivia has evidence and has witnessed some of Vallez's men's actions. Alex can identify her shooter. Neither of those women is going to stand idly by as Vallez's lawyers try and talk his way out of this indictment."
Elliot stepped behind Randy and placed a hand on her shoulder. Once she looked up at him he spoke quietly to her alone. And at her nod he left the room.
Katherine watched the scene and then decided it was time the Cabot name and money came in handy. "Vallez has thought he was playing with government agencies. It's time he learned what the Cabot's were about. Tell me where and when you want transportation and I will handle it."
Don Cragen couldn't help but smile as Katherine Cabot stepped up to the challenge. Vallez wasn't even close to being prepared to deal with the Cabot women. "Katherine, why don't you come with me and we can take care of those details. I believe Elliot has gone to tell our girls already."
Elliot paused to collect his thoughts before entering the room. He knew that Olivia would want to return, but he wasn't sure how stubborn she was going to be about protecting Alex. He hoped that they would work together and not against each other. As he pushed open the door Elliot smiled at the sight of his partner and her love wrapped together sleeping peacefully. Unfortunately this would have to last them for a while as all hell was about to break loose. "Liv…Alex"
As Olivia opened her eyes to look at Elliot she pulled Alex a fraction closer to her. "Whatever it is must not be good, so get it over with partner."
"It's not all together bad, just difficult."
"Elliot, I am sure you didn't hem and haw this much when I was working with you two. Would you please spit it out already?"
Smirking Elliot tried not to get distracted with banter. "Casey has arrested Vallez for the murder of Alex."
"Wha…how the hell…"
"Now who can't get things out counselor?" Smiling gently Elliot tried to reassure the women. "It's time to finish this once and for all. We are heading to New York."
Olivia looked petrified and Alex didn't want to scare her more, but she knew Elliot was right. "Baby, we are going to do this together. Just hold onto me and know that together we can beat anyone or anything."
Olivia wanted to scream. Why did Alex have to reassure her? Wasn't she supposed to be the strong one? As she buried her head into Alex's chest Olivia felt Alex stroking her hair. "I don't think I could handle anything happening to you."
"Liv, baby, I trust you and you would never let anything happen to me." Alex felt Olivia sigh and snuggle closer. "Plus I think our little group is going to win this one."
Elliot stood trying to decide whether to leave so as not to intrude or stay and help them get ready. At that moment Maddie came into the room. "Despite whether you are ready physically or not I am told it's time for us to move. Elliot, do you think I could see the ladies in private to get Olivia ready?" Elliot nodded his understanding and stepped from the room.
As they landed in New York Captain Donald Cragen couldn't help, but think of what was to come. He knew that they would have three pissed off individuals from being kept out of the loop. Fin, Munch, and Casey were not going to be happy with the fact that Alex's death was faked and kept from them. And he could only imagine what would happen with the chaos that would erupt when they entered the courtroom. Despite all of that he was glad to be bringing Alex home where she belonged. Gently Don roused Olivia so as not to awaken Alex yet. "Detective, I am going to assume it was a mistake that you left these on my desk. I don't want it repeated, understood!"
Olivia stared at her badge and gun being placed in her hand. "Captain, I didn't want you on the hook for whatever I might have had to do."
"Next time let me decide what I want to be on the hook for, ok?" At Olivia's contrite nod Don gently squeezed her shoulder. "We are family and we watch out for each other. I am glad you got her back, Liv."
Olivia used every once of will power not to break down into tears again. "I am never letting her go again."
"I am not letting you go either." Alex gently traced Olivia's arm down to her hand. "Time to put these on, my love." Taking the holster and badge from Olivia's hand she gently attached them to Olivia's belt. "Back where they belong." Helping Olivia stand Alex kissed her and held her close as everyone prepared to leave the plane.