Author's Note: In the previous chapter, there's a paragraph that starts off with "Six weeks since he last saw Olivia…" There was a mistake with that. I meant to put eight weeks instead of six. Sorry! Silly me!

If you're confused about the title of the chapter, the numbers are Olivia's badge number. C:

Chapter Two: 44015

Two soft knocks on the wooden door caught the attention of the residents of a vast apartment. It was a somewhat large condo that overlooked the entire skyline. The living room was spacious yet cozy at the same time. It was complimented by leather seating and a nice soft rug in front of the fireplace for cold New York winters. Two more soft knocks filled the apartment living room and a small girl came running up to the door. She arduously reached for the door lock to let the visitor in.

"Rio! It's Liv, it's Liv!" She chanted, her brown hair moving loosely with her swift movements. A tall, muscular, man stepped behind the small girl, unlocked the door, and let the child eagerly open it.

"Olivia!" Nikki declared and held out her arms for a hug.

"Hey, sweetie!" Olivia exclaimed and hugged the small girl. She picked her up and held her, "Are you ready for school?"

"Yeah, kinda, I'm a little nervous."

"Don't be. You'll do great! How about you finish getting ready and I'll wait to take you to school, sound good?"

"Okay!"

Nikki hopped out of Olivia's arms and ran to the bathroom. When the door was closed, Olivia looked up at the tall man who answered the door. He was smiling at her.

"What?" Olivia questioned and walked over to him.

"You're just amazing."

Olivia chuckled and walked into his waiting arms. He snaked them around her waist and she wrapped hers around his neck. The two shared a kiss and Olivia pulled away for a second.

"Did you find a good foster family for Nikki?" Olivia said softly, her lips only inches from his. Her big brown eyes met his and then she rested her head on his shoulder.

"Not yet, linda, but I did meet a woman who would be the perfect mother. She's absolutely gorgeous, I can't resist her, and she's standing right in front of me." He murmured in her ear. The very sound of his voice made her heart melt. Then his words sank in.

Olivia raised an eyebrow, "That's moving a bit too fast, don't you think?"

He took both of her hands into his and pressed them against his chest, "Think about it Olivia! In a few months, we can all move into an apartment. You and I don't ever have to get married but we could take care of Nikki together! We'd be like a family! Isn't that what you've always wanted?"

The family she's always wanted and never had. Olivia only stared at him and opened her mouth to say something but nothing came out. Before she could answer, the bathroom door opened.

"I'm ready!" Nikki sang and grabbed her backpack. The two looked at Nikki and then back at each other.

"Think about it." He whispered and pecked her lips then released her from his embrace. Olivia nodded and turned to walk out the door.

"Tell me how your new job works out for you." She called out while she exited his apartment.

"You know, Olivia," Nikki began as she climbed into the back seat of Olivia's car. "Ever since that one time in the scary movie theater, I haven't seen Elliot. It's like he magically vanished. Are you guys not friends anymore?"

Olivia started up the car as she thought of how to tell Nikki they weren't working together. She took a moment to look at the innocent girl through her rearview mirror. Then she turned back to the road, "Well, Nikki, Elliot and I aren't solving cases together."

"Why not?"

"It's…complicated, sweetie."

It was silent for a moment and Nikki spoke up, "In this movie I saw, the girl told this guy they could never be together and when he asked her why, she said it was complicated and he'd never understand. The real reason was because she loved him." Nikki was quiet again for a second, "Do you love Elliot? Is that why grown ups say it's too complicated because they don't want to love each other? Do you love him but not want to?" Nikki stopped and figured she should put it in simpler terms, "Do you like like Elliot or do you just like him?"

"He's like a brother to me, okay Nikki?" Olivia said.

"Okay…" Nikki replied unconvinced, "And Rio?"

"I like like him."

"Mmm-hmm." Nikki responded and looked out the window. It almost sounded like she was disappointed. After about ten minutes of silence, Olivia stopped the car in front of an elementary school. She turned around and looked at Nikki with an encouraging smile.

"Ready?"

Nikki nodded.

The two exited the car and walked into the crowded building. The elementary school connected with a middle and high school, causing the age range of students to mix. Olivia walked Nikki to her designated classroom. Before walking in, Nikki turned around and looked up at Olivia. She tugged on the hem of her jacket so Olivia could crouch down. Olivia looked down at Nikki's nervous face before kneeling to her level.

"If you need anything, you know my number." Olivia told Nikki. Nikki let out a deep breath and nodded.

"Count on hearing from me." She said and stopped to think, "I think you should talk to Elliot again."

Olivia looked into her green eyes, smiled a little, and nodded, "Okay, sweetie." She said and hugged her.

"Do you promise by the time I get home from school, you and Elliot will be friends again?"

"Nikki, what's this big worry with Elliot? Don't you like Uncle Rio?"

"Yeah, but Elliot rescued me. You both did. I just like him better." She responded.

"Okay, I promise." Olivia whispered.

Olivia half smiled and then the school bell rang. Nikki hugged Olivia one more time and walked in the busy classroom. When she was out of sight, Olivia turned around only to see a worried face. The short girl was no older than sixteen and her cheeks were streaked with tears.

"Excuse me, I saw your badge. Are you a police officer?" Her voice was shaky.

"Yes I am. What's the problem?" Olivia guided her away from the crowd of parents.

"Please, I need help. Some boys just raped me." She sobbed.

Olivia furrowed her eyebrows, "Come with me." She requested softly and guided her to a safe place.

Author's Note: Who's Rio? O:

Also, to translate-linda = Portuguese for beautiful. ;)