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Hey all, last chapter for a bit, the Mrs is getting pissed I am spending so much time on the computer. We get a new puppy tomorrow and I have to take time to 'bond'. Will update when I can.

The following days went fast, Olivia was busy at work but Alex took time out to keep her promise of moving Olivia's stuff into her room. Olivia gave her the key to her old apartment and she went over to pack more bags of clothes and personal items Olivia had. There wasn't much, just a few photos of her mum, the guys, her, Casey and a few charms. In fact Alex was surprised how little Olivia had.

Only furniture was left and she had to let Olivia decide what to do with it. Olivia had said there was one or two things which she wanted to keep but the rest could go to charity. If they were free on the weekend she would get the guys to help her cart it. That obviously brought up a discussion on whether they were ready to tell they guys.

Olivia admitted that Elliott had guessed weeks ago but besides telling Kathy had kept quiet. Alex didn't care who found out, she figured everyone would sooner or later. Alex decided if they helped Olivia move on Saturday everyone should come around for dinner. Olivia asked who was going to cook and Alex advised she knew a good caterer. Olivia rolled her eyes and told Alex she should know the guys didn't go in for fancy meals and Alex said the one she had in mind could do up a good pot roast. Olivia held up her hand and told her it was her decision.

Alex found great joy in climbing into bed every night with Olivia. Her dreams weren't totally nightmare free but Olivia was there to soothe her before she became too distressed. They hadn't actually made love to the full extent yet, although there were a couple of repeats of the couch 'incidents' as Olivia called them. Mainly she was just too tired by the time she dragged herself into bed at night.

They contacted Huang and he agreed to see them on the quiet and came over twice in the following days, surprised to see them together and interacting as a couple but happy for his friends. When they told him about the other psych he told them it was often a standard practice to push patients who were withholding details and not assisting in their treatment.

As they spoke with Huang they came to realise all the extra information they were comfortable telling him and realised maybe the psych had thought she needed to push Alex. Olivia just didn't like that it had occurred when she wasn't around to reassure Alex. After their session Thursday night they asked him around for dinner on Saturday all faring well and he graciously accepted.

As lunch approached on Friday Elliott could tell that something was up as Olivia was acting all jittery. When he saw Alex walking in like she still owned the joint his eyebrows skyrocketed. One she wasn't in her usual power suits but dressed in jeans and jumper under what appeared to be Olivia's leather jacket. He chuckled when Olivia's eyebrow rose upon seeing it and Alex just shrugged. Shaking her head Olivia picked up the phone and requested Don come outside. Holly hell they were going to make an announcement. Grinning he leant back in his chair and waited.

Alex took up her customary position at Olivia's desk while she greeted Fin and Munch, telling them she was back in New York for a while doing case review work for the organisation she was working for. Don came out and greeted her warmly too before Olivia stood up and looking at Alex who nodded cleared her throat to get everyone's attention.

When everyone was looking her way she swallowed nervously and reached for Alex's hand. Alex took it in her own cool one and the guys stared.

"Um I just wanted to tell you guys that Alex and I" she paused and looked at Alex begging for help

"What Olivia is trying to say is that we finally woke up and realised what we mean to each other. I contacted Olivia a few months ago when I got back to New York and we've been seeing each other ever since. She's moving in to my apartment tomorrow and needs some help with the u haul. Those who assist get fed afterwards" Alex looked at Olivia who rolled her eyes

"Blunt as ever counsellor" she grumbled but she couldn't help grinning as she used the hand that held Alex's to draw her lover near and pressed a chaste kiss on her lips.

"You like me this way" Alex's eyes sparkled and her lips twitched as she drew back and looked at the stunned men "I think we've rendered them speechless Liv"

Olivia looked around and realised the whole bullpen was quiet. Every detective and officer was watching them with interest. Olivia flushed and growled at them to go back to work. A few called out 'congratulations' or 'about time' but most just grinned and turned back to what they were doing. One perp being led through made a comment about the temperature and getting arrested more often which earned him a slap across the back of the head from the arresting officer.

Finally Fin snapped out of his stupor and came forward to hug both women, whispering to Olivia she'd caught herself a winner and she'd better not mess it up. Olivia nodded giving him an extra squeeze. Munch came forward and went to open his mouth. Both Olivia and Alex shot him a warning glare and he grinned. He bussed both their cheeks and volunteered himself and Fin for U haul duty. They also offered to catch this weekend so Olivia could have it free. Olivia thanked them.

Don was next, hugging both women warmly and giving Alex an extra long stare. Alex understood it's meaning, Olivia held a special place in her Captains heart and vice versa. She nodded and smiled and he squeezed her shoulder gently. He offered his congratulations then told Olivia to take an extra half hour at lunch before getting back to work. He told Alex he would see her tomorrow before heading back to his office.

Elliott hugged them next, his smile friendly and warm as he offered his congratulations. He asked if Kathy could make anything for the dinner and Olivia told them she was having it catered. When they all seemed to become terrorised at the thought she assured them it would be a simple roast and they sighed in relief. Alex just laughed and turned to Olivia who hurriedly gathered her stuff and followed Alex out to catcalls of being whipped. She gave them the one finger salute as she went through the doors.