"Double Time" Sequel to "Stepping Time" (Highly recommend you read Stepping Time before reading this sequel)
The main characters of Law and Order SVU belong to Dick Wolf and NBC Universal. This is meant for entertainment, not profit.* There are several characters I have created. I hope you enjoy, and I welcome feedback.
Author's Note (Especially for laurel hardy) Characters guide-Primary SVU Characters Olivia Benson, Alex Cabot Primary Original Female Characters Army Lt. Col. Erin Mathison, Attorney Angie Secondary SVU and L&O Characters Elliot Stabler, Casey Novak, Abbie Carmichael, Serena Southerlyn Secondary Original Characters Jeff Stockton, Amelia Stockton, Dylan Mathison, Petraeus (Erin's Chihuahua), Senator Rushing, TJ McCoy
Thanks for reading and the reviews for the first 24 chapters. Love and appreciate the reviews and it means so much that so many are reading this sequel.
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"Double Time" Chapter 25
"We didn't tell you about getting married in Nashville?" Erin cracked.
"Yeah, we didn't want to take away from your and Jeff's wedding or Abbie and Serena's," Olivia laughed. "An Elvis in drag did the honors."
"Oh both of you shut up," Casey laughed. "It is Liv's fault for pressing me on what I was thinking."
"Actually Casey we're having a double wedding next year," Alex smiled.
"And if Munch and Evelyn want to make it a triple…" Erin started.
"One…never again for me," Munch smirked as he popped some cocktail nuts in his mouth. "And two, for the rest of the table, Colonel Confidential is jumping way ahead for my coupledom at least. I merely have a third date with a woman I like."
"A third date is pretty significant for you partner," Fin laughed.
"And thank you once again for that vote of confidence partner," Munch stated, patting Fin on the back.
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As Alex and Angie got up from the table and moved quickly to the now open pool table Erin dug into her pocket and threw a twenty on the table.
"You buying a round of ice waters with that twenty?" Casey joked.
"Casey Novak made a funny," Erin smirked as she elbowed her friend playfully. "No, I'm putting twenty on Angie to win this game. Any Alex takers?"
"I'll take that bet," Munch said pulling some money from his wallet. "If the table would have been open when we sat down, probably wouldn't, but all of Angie's pre-game smack talking…Alex looks like she's ready to face off with Petrovsky."
"Yeah I'll take Alex too. She has that look," Olivia said throwing a twenty on the table.
"You can bet on her babe, but no more taking," Erin smiled and winked at Olivia.
"So our double wedding isn't a double honeymoon?" Olivia gasped as she ran her hand over Erin's thigh.
"Hmmm, hadn't thought about that," Erin laughed. "Fin, Casey you getting in on this bet? Alex is about to break."
"My money is on Angie," Fin grinned, looking over at Angie who was chalking the tip of her pool stick. "Petrovsky may not be able to break her focus, but Angie has some other assets to break her concentration."
"I'll hold the money," Casey added.
"Fin you really think Alex is going to lose the game because Ang is showing some cleavage and leg?" Olivia said as she refilled beer mugs.
"You obviously noticed Liv," Munch mused.
"Ok Liv, without looking back, what color shirt is Alex wearing?" Fin challenged.
"A light blue knit V-neck," Olivia said, "but I did ride over here with her. I'm just saying that if Angie's tactic is to try and distract Alex while playing the game she won't be able to."
"Really?" Erin questioned. "You think Alex is that unflappable with her gorgeous girlfriend?"
"In a public place like this yes," Olivia replied.
"So in a women's bar?"
"Babe I'm just saying when Alex has her game face on…"
"And I think you should turn your chair and witness," Fin interrupted as Angie leaned over the table to size up her next shot.
"Hello," Munch called. "It's not like Alex isn't looking pretty hot herself just because she is wearing jeans and a tight sweater."
"Good point John," Olivia nodded.
"Not disagreeing," Fin countered. "Just saying Liv…I mean you and Erin are both gorgeous women, but I've seen you dressed up and you're absolutely stunning and sexy when you do."
"I've only seen pictures from the holiday formal. And Fin's right…breathtaking babe," Erin smiled pressing a quick kiss to Olivia's cheek. "Fin you clean up quite nicely as well. One of the pics Liv sent me was of you two."
"Not like you don't look very hot in uniform, but I've only seen you in a skirt with your Class A's and Blues," Liv smiled. "I have never seen you in a dress. Not even pictures."
"Ummm…score update. Alex has two solids left and Angie three stripes," Munch interjected as Casey fumbled through her purse looking for her phone.
"Yeah, but it is Angie's shot and look at the leave she has. She can run the rest of the table," Erin smiled confidently.
"Side wager on running the table," Munch queried.
"Said she could, didn't say she would," Erin grinned.
"Just a tequila shot Erin," Munch persisted.
"You're not licking the salt off her wrist," Olivia glared at Munch and then smiled.
"You still want that bet?" Erin questioned as Angie sank a shot.
"Yeah, even if she knocks in her remaining, the eight ball is in a bad place," Munch observed as Angie sauntered confidently over to their table.
"Betting against me John and Liv," Angie smirked as she refilled her beer mug. "I guess I'll just have Erin and Fin help me with one of the two body shots Alex and I have wagered on this game."
"Only one of 'em," Fin pouted playfully.
"The second one is reserved for when we get home," Angie winked and took a sip from her beer. "A 'lil more private and involving a lot more skin."
"We are so winning," Erin said high-fiving Fin as Angie strode back to the pool table. She slid an arm around Alex's waist and whispered something in Alex's ear that caused the blonde to close her eyes and run the tip of her tongue over her bottom lip.
"I want to know what kind of help with the body shot?" Munch protested loudly as Angie hit in another shot, leaving just one stripe and the 8-ball to win.
"Here you go Liv," Casey smiled handing Olivia her phone. "Your woman looking drop-dead sexy, smokin' hot."
"Damn," Olivia almost moaned looking at the picture of Erin in a strapless short black dress.
"Oh that was for Casey's work. Annual fundraising dinner and silent auction. Not too long before I met you," Erin said casually as she looked back to the pool table where Angie was lining up what could be the game-winning shot.
"I like your hair up like that too," Olivia added as she e-mailed the picture to her account. "Very hot babe."
"I did that," Casey smiled. "A 'lil soft curling and up loosely, instead of the tight bun she has in uniform."
"Yes," Erin shouted as she watched the 8-ball drop. Alex placed her stick on the table and walked towards the bar.
"So you ladies ready?" Angie smiled at Erin and Olivia.
"Absolutely! We're ready to take you two on," Erin replied.
"Please tell me body shots are being wagered on this match-up too," Munch commented.
"Jesus Munch, you do need to get laid," Erin laughed as Angie stepped behind Olivia.
"Very hot Mathison," Angie said leaning over Olivia's shoulder to look more closely at the picture on the iPhone.
"Pass it over," Fin said. "Liv you've got the real thing right next to you. No need to keep drooling over the picture."
"I still have that dress and a few others," Erin said turning her head towards Olivia. "I'm sure I'll have to go to a few shindigs down in D.C. Hopefully, not until I get the damn cast off."
"I usually hate those things," Olivia said lacing her fingers with Erin's.
"Me too, but I would love to have you with me if you're willing to go to a few," Erin smiled.
"So who's the blonde with you in more than a few photos?" Olivia asked softly.
"Oh, Captain Kelly. She's the sister of one of Jeff's colleagues and she was home on leave from Iraq so she came to the fundraiser," Erin said. "So you ready to play pool?"
"Sure," Olivia murmured as Erin got up from her chair.
"Very, very nice Erin," Fin said as he passed the phone to Munch and headed towards the pool table.
"Munch, Casey get over here," Alex called from the pool table.
"Wait I thought only Fin and I got to help with the body shot," Erin grinned.
"One, I can't believe I lost and two I can't believe I agreed to this bet…so I need a perimeter of perverts I at least know and love," Alex sighed.
"She just called us pervs," Munch feigned hurt.
"But lovable ones," Erin grinned.
"It's only from your navel babe," Angie laughed.
"And I'm just the sex crimes ADA about to be half-sprawled over the pool table of a mostly cop bar," Alex said sarcastically as she put a lime wedge between her lips. She started leaning back on the table when Angie grabbed her shoulder and stopped her. She handed Alex one of the shot glasses and then picked up the second.
"Let's just do a shot together babe," Angie smiled.
"I agreed to the bet though," Alex replied.
"I know, but just someone walking by to or from the restrooms and taking a picture. I can see it in the papers already with some dumbass headline. You all work too hard to take that risk," Angie said sincerely.
"As much as I wanted to ogle, I admire your judgment Angie," Munch smirked.
"She's a keeper Cabot," Fin added.
"I know," Alex smiled. "And I trust you all, so if you want to witness it we'll save the body shot for the next get together at our place."
"When's that?" Erin laughed.
"Before you leave smart-ass," Angie countered. "It's your D.C. send off."
"I thought Elliot would be organizing that," Erin quipped and they all laughed, but Olivia only slightly.
"Nah, he volunteered to drive her to the airport," Fin joked. "When do you have to leave?"
"I drive down on February 3rd and Liv flies down on the 4th," Erin said as Alex and Angie downed their shots.
"They're going to dinner at Senator Rushing's private residence on the 5th," Alex added.
"You can break out that black dress again for Liv," Casey said.
"Earliest I get the cast off is the tenth unfortunately. Don't think it accessorizes nicely," Erin finished as she heard the familiar ringtone from Olivia's phone indicating Elliot was calling. Olivia walked towards the restrooms but returned quickly.
"Guess he is still in a bad mood?" Erin queried as Olivia approached.
"Actually he wants to talk. I'm going to go to the pizza place down the street and call him back. It is quieter down there and I'll order a couple of pizzas and bring 'em back here, okay," Olivia stated.
"Okay," Erin drawled. "Something else I should know?"
"No, it's okay. I'll be back in twenty or thirty minutes," Olivia said, running her hand down Erin's arm.
"Good luck babe. Love you," Erin said softly.
"Thanks. I'll be back soon," Olivia replied as she headed towards the front door.
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"I owe you Casey," Erin smiled as she leaned back in her chair. "You carried us."
"She more than carried you," Alex smirked. "I think you only hit one in in two games."
"So Casey where's your man? I thought he was supposed to be here almost an hour ago?" Fin asked.
"Good point," Casey said fishing for her phone in her purse once again. Casey looked at her watch as she read the text message from Jeff and then passed the phone to Erin.
"He's bringing Kevin and Karen with him?" Erin questioned softly.
"I thought you'd be happy to see them," Casey said leaning closer to Erin to keep their conversation private.
"Actually I am," Erin whispered. "Just not sure how Liv's going to react."
"What's there to react to? She has exes too," Casey said firmly.
"I don't know that I consider Karen an ex," Erin smirked. "We had fun for a couple of days before she headed back to Iraq. I'm just feeling that Liv's anger and hurt because of Elliot's bullshit is going to be directed at me."
"Think positive. She's been down at the pizza place quite a while. Maybe Kathy knocked some sense into him and he's apologizing," Casey said as she felt a familiar hand on her shoulder.
"Hey gorgeous," Jeff smiled as he leaned down to press a quick kiss to his fiancé lips.
"Lookin' good Erin," the tall, slender short-haired blonde smiled.
"You too Captain Kelly," Erin said standing up. "Your hair looks good short."
"Major Kelly now and I got tired of trying to keep it up under my Kevlar. Not to mention all the frickin' sand that gets everywhere," she smiled. "Jeff said you just got back from Kabul."
"Courtesy of this lovely cast," Erin smiled. "Got me home to my girlfriend quicker though."
"Happy for you," Karen said and then took a long drink of her beer. "But I can't say that personally I'm not a little disappointed."
"So when did you get back from Iraq?" Erin transitioned, but was interrupted by Jeff as he introduced Karen and Kevin to the remainder of the group.
Karen took a seat next to Erin after Jeff finished the introductions.
"I got back in October and now I'm down at Belvoir," Karen said. "Love being around D.C."
"Of course you are, don't all MI officers get assigned there at least twice in their careers," Erin smiled.
"Jeff said that you are headed to the Pentagon soon," Karen continued as Erin looked over her shoulder to see Liv approaching with two pizza boxes.
"I am," Erin said as she stood up and looked toward Liv. "Hey babe," Erin smiled.