I had originally intended this chapter to be longer, but I'm not quite sure how I want to go about the "bar scene". I've got a couple ideas that I'm playing with, trying to figure out which flows better.
Alex made her way to Casey's apartment. She had just closed the case that had been haunting her dreams. She had been going to Casey's more and more. It wasn't just about the distractions. She enjoyed Casey's company. She enjoyed the fact that being with Casey meant she didn't have to think about work. Casey didn't like to talk about her past in SVU and Alex respected that by not talking about her time in SVU.
She walked up the stairs to Casey's apartment. Raising her hand, she slowly knocked on the door. It didn't take long for Casey to open the door. They smiled when they saw each other.
"I did it," Alex said. "I got my conviction."
"That's great," Casey said with a smile and a nod. "I'm proud of you."
"They're going out for drinks," Alex said. "I want you to come with me."
Casey shook her head to dislodge the image of her celebrating with the detectives again. "I can't."
"Why not?" Alex asked. "You were as much a part of closing this case as I was."
"How do you figure?" Casey asked.
"You got me to calm down and quit over thinking things," Alex replied. "So come on. They're waiting."
"You told them?" Casey asked.
Alex shook her head. "I told them I wanted to go change my clothes. I changed and now I'm here to get you."
Casey shook her head. "I can't go with you."
"When I got out of Witness Protection, I couldn't see them for a while either," Alex said. "I was nervous. I don't want you to think that you have to come, but I'd like you to come."
Casey looked into Alex's bright blue eyes. Somehow, no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't say no to those eyes. "Give me five minutes to get changed."
Alex smiled and nodded. She watched her lover retreat into her bedroom.