Chapter 4
Olivia sighed as she entered her apartment, eyeing Noah and Lucy, seated on the couch watching SpongeBob, the brunette smiled at the sight.
"Mommy's home," Liv says,
Hearing his Mother's voice pulled Noah's attention away from the television as he jumped up and ran over to Olivia,
"What are you still doing up, Noah?" Olivia inquired,
"I wanted to see you before I went to bed," Noah says before hugging Olivia and placing a kiss on her left cheek.
Stacy is calling her best friend and Lab Technician for ChemSAT, Marlene Dawson.
"Hey Stacy, what's up?" Marlene asks,
"I need some more Thallium," Stacy says, trying to keep the fear and desperation out of her voice.
Hearing the worried tone of her best friend's voice, Marlene reluctantly agreed to get the Thallium for Stacy,
"Meet me at my place at ten AM tomorrow morning," Marlene said,
Stacy smiled and breathed a sigh of relief when she heard that Marlene would come through for her.
The next day, Fin arrived at the Precinct and finds Amanda still seated at her desk,
"Did you stay here all night, Amanda?" he asked,
"No Fin, I got home at 9:45, I came back in this morning at 7:15," Amanda said, appalled at her partner's suggestion.
Fin doesn't press his luck with the blonde Detective, he sees that he has a missed call from Melinda,
In her office, Olivia is on the phone with DEA Special Agent, Lora Carson, Olivia is asking about Thallium related homicides in the US.
"Well Lieutenant Benson, from the late 1970s to today there have been 1,465 Thallium-related homicides in the US," the Agent said.
"Well, we've got a rape victim here who was poisoned with Thallium, Agent and I thought you and the DEA would like to be kept apprised of the situation," Liv says,
"Yes Lieutenant Benson, we definitely would like to be kept apprised of the situation and we are glad to offer any assistance we can," Agent Carson adds.
"Thank you, Agent Carson, I'll be in touch," Olivia says before ending the call.
It is now lunch time and Olivia has decided to eat her lunch outside in Central Park, Olivia finds a bench and sits down, she then unwrapped her lunch, a hot dog with mustard and chili, along with a bag of chips and a Pepsi.
"Mind if I join you, Ms. Benson?" Casey asked gently,
Olivia looks up and smiled at the sight of the redhead.
"Please do, Counselor," Olivia says, smiling.
Richard smiled as Marlene put the two large boxes of Thallium onto the bed of his silver Ford F-350,
"Thanks Marlene, you're a life saver." Stacy says,
"Just be careful, Stacy,"
"I will, thanks again," Stacy says before leaning in and hugging Marlene tightly.
"I'm sorry Marlene, take care of yourself." she whispered.
Olivia moved over to give Casey enough room to sit on the bench beside her,
"Beautiful day we're having today," the redhead cheerfully remarked.
"It is indeed, Casey," Olivia replied.
"I'm really looking forward to spending Sunday with you and Noah," Casey said, turning her emerald eyes to the goddess that she had been attracted to ever since the first day they met,
"I can't wait either, Casey," Liv said, meeting Casey's gaze, then the brunette reached over and gently touched Casey's right cheek, Casey shut her eyes, refamiliarizing herself with Olivia's touch, which was comforting and gentle, a welcome change for Casey, who up to this point was only acclimated to Alex's rough, uncaring touch.
"Casey, I'd really like to -," Olivia began to say, but was cut off by Casey leaning over and capturing Olivia's lips in a passionate kiss,
Casey broke the kiss but for a moment so that she could get up and move to sit on Olivia's lap before resuming the kiss,
Once their first kiss ended, Casey and Olivia simply stayed where they were, unsure if they should move it even speak.
After several minutes of uncertainty, Olivia spoke,
"I- should get back to the Precinct, Casey," Olivia said, her voice came out in a husky whisper, signifying her still-present desire for the woman who was still perched on her lap.
Casey quickly gets off of Olivia and stands to the right as the brunette stood up,
"S-Sorry I got so carried away, Liv," Casey said, dropping her gaze,
"Casey, please don't ever be sorry for kissing me," Olivia replied,
Amanda pulled up to Monique's townhouse, the blonde detective wants to question the older blonde woman about what she'd discovered when she was investigating Monique to determine if she was in anyway involved with the rape or murder of Jill Montoya,
Amanda walked up and knocked on the ornate French door,
"Who is it?" Monique asked,
"Amanda Rollins, Miss Duchamp, I have some more questions for you," Amanda says,
Monique quickly unlocked the door and opened it, revealing herself. She was dressed elegantly in a floral blouse, a simple gray skirt, and white heels, her blue eyes lit up when she saw Amanda.
"Ah, Bonjour Amanda, please come in,"
"Thank you, Ms. Duchamp," Amanda says before entering the lavish home,
Monique led Amanda into the lounge,
"Would you care for a praline and a cup of café?" Monique inquired,
"Sure, thank you, Ms. Duchamp,