"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 25 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 26
"Liv this is, well now Major Karen Kelly and her brother Kevin," Erin said as Olivia put the pizza boxes on the table.
"Nice to meet you Kevin," Olivia said shaking his hand first as he was closer. "Nice to meet you Karen," Olivia said as she shook the blonde's hand. "And congrats on your promotion."
"Thank you Olivia," Karen smiled. "I can see why Erin is a very happy woman these days."
"So am I," Olivia said sincerely. "I think there's plenty of pizza, so help yourselves. Can you excuse us for a moment," Olivia added as she laced her fingers with Erin's.
Erin followed as Olivia led the way to the bathroom.
"Liv…" Erin started as Olivia pushed open the restroom door. "Karen and I hooked-up a couple of times before she went to back to Iraq. Before I met you…"
"Ummm…," Alex interrupted loudly as she exited a stall. "Just let me wash my hands quickly and I'll get out of here. But Liv after hello Erin told her about you…This woman is from Erin's past and it wasn't too…"
"Alex…Alex," Olivia smiled and then laughed. "It was just casual right?" Olivia arched a curious eyebrow towards Erin.
"Yes and I haven't talked to her since she went back to Iraq. She sent me an e-mail to let me know she was back in Baghdad and that was it," Erin said as Alex moved to the door.
"Alex, stay a minute please," Olivia said surprising both Alex and Erin. "Look Erin I was going to ask you about Karen, but that's not the main thing I wanted to talk about. She is a pretty little young thing, emphasis on young," Olivia laughed.
"I'm not saying I wasn't willing, especially since I was drunk initially but she pursued me," Erin said.
"Quit before I do get real jealous or mad," Olivia replied and then gave Erin a quick peck on the cheek.
"So what's up Liv?" Alex asked, still wondering why Olivia asked her to stay.
"Look I don't want to bad mouth El in front of Munch and Fin, he is my partner, but damn it he is so frustrating," Olivia sighed.
"It didn't go so well again?" Erin questioned.
"Started out all good…But you've known him for a long time Alex. You know how he gets when he is convinced he's right," Olivia said.
"He almost always thinks he is right," Alex smirked.
"He told me when I called back that last night Kathleen announced her engagement to some Army guy she met six months ago," Olivia said.
"She is an adult. This is her junior year in college right?" Alex asked.
"Yeah, but long story short he's five years older, headed to Fort Bragg and they plan on getting married this summer and she is going down there after she finishes this semester," Olivia said. "El's upset about that. Thinks she's too young, won't finish college, hasn't known Craig long enough, all that stuff."
"So is this the good part of the conversation with him?" Erin asked.
"In the sense that at least I found out what else was going on with him," Olivia said. "I mean Kathleen went through some rough stuff not too long ago and I can understand him worrying about her not finishing college…"
"So he feels like he is being abandoned by two very important people in his life," Erin started. "And instead of looking at the positives for you, for us…and potentially Kathleen he is making it all about himself and what he thinks is right and will keep him happy."
"Well I can understand him being a little concerned Kathleen," Olivia sighed. "Kathy isn't thrilled by the news either. She hasn't known Craig long and he'll probably be deployed again."
"And so let me guess," Erin sighed. "Elliot got back on his kick about how long we've known each other, actually been together in the same location…"
"Yes," Olivia sighed. "He started on it again and I told him I didn't want to hear it. He says he just wants to make sure I've thought it through…how a leave of absence is going to look in my personnel file."
"Liv if there wasn't so much evidence to the contrary…If I thought this was just him trying to be a real good friend, I'd cut him some slack," Erin stammered. "But before he stomped out of here he was pissed because he thought you told Munch and Casey before you talked to him about it."
"She's right," Alex added. "That's all about his ego, not true concern about what's best for you…And besides what right does he have to question your relationship with Erin. It's bullshit Liv."
"I know and that's what I told him…again, just more forcefully this time," Olivia sighed. "Told him my decision is made and I am very happy with it and if he can't accept it then maybe he should talk to Cragen about finding a new partner now."
"Babe I'm sorry," Erin said softly, sliding her arm around Olivia's waist. "I didn't want…"
"I love you Erin. And don't apologize, you don't have anything to apologize for," Olivia said running a hand through her hair. "Yeah I'm hurt and angry by his reaction. I thought he was really happy for me, for us, but it seems obvious that was only true when…I don't know, when it didn't impact him."
"Do you want to go home?" Erin asked softly, pulling Olivia closer.
"No, I don't. I want to enjoy our evening with our friends. I just needed to vent, but I don't want to discuss Elliot out there," Olivia sighed.
"I'm pissed, but I don't want to give him the power to ruin our evening," Alex added.
"I did actually come in here to use the restroom too," Olivia smirked. "So I'll meet you two back out there."
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"I have a meeting with him tomorrow morning at 10 to go over a pending case," Alex said as she and Erin left the restroom. "Ok with you if I give him a piece of my mind?"
"Oh please do. I probably shouldn't but I am tempted to do so anyway," Erin grinned. "And thanks for jumping in there regarding…"
"Karen," Alex smirked. "You do have very good taste Erin. But I know you love Liv and that you are very smart."
"I don't want anybody else," Erin smiled.
"I believe that totally. And besides," Alex laughed, "There are too many people at that table who love Liv who would kill you and know how to get away with it if you ever cheated on her."
"Alex," Erin said grabbing the blonde's arm so they stopped out of earshot of the group at the table. "Are you truly good with her taking the leave?"
"I am because it is what she really wants…but I think you're really asking if I trust you," Alex said softly and Erin nodded. Alex leaned over and whispered in Erin's ear, "Yes, and just in case you're considering, ask in your Dress Blues."
"Really," Erin smiled widely.
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"Babe what ya doing?" Erin called stepping out of the bathroom and seeing the bed unoccupied.
"I'm looking for a frame. I know I have one," Olivia said as she rummaged through some desk drawers in the living room. Erin padded into the living room.
"Not sure why you need one at almost midnight, but anywhere else you want me to look?" Erin smirked.
"Found it," Olivia smiled. "You in the sexy black dress and heels is coming with me to work tomorrow. The one of just you."
"I kind of figured that was the one you were referring to," Erin laughed as she walked to the kitchen. "Do you want a glass of water? And by the way, not that I'm not flattered, but you already have three of me on your desk."
"Yes please on the water and I don't think three is too many. Besides I might turn one to face Elliot just to piss him off," Olivia laughed.
"Photo paper and everything," Erin grinned setting a glass of water on the desk.
"I might have borrowed some from Alex's stash. She's never missed it. You've been in her study. I think Staples orders from her," Olivia joked.
"Wow, it just hit me that for the first time in my career I'll be able to put the pictures on my desk that I want. Of us, of you and not have to pretend your some cousin or something," Erin grinned. "Do you need any more frames? I'm going to have to go get some for my desk tomorrow."
"I thought you said I have enough pictures of you on my desk," Olivia laughed.
"You do, but you could use a few more of me out here, maybe," Erin smiled. "I definitely want that same one you have of us at Madison's that first day we met on my desk. And the one of you and Abbie on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Makes me smile every time I look at it. And of course the one of you leaning against your desk in your leather jacket with your gun and badge…"
"See, making fun of me and you're up to three already without even taking a breath," Olivia smiled turning off the desk lamp and grabbing her glass of water. "Let's go to bed sexy."
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"I had fun tonight," Olivia smiled as she snuggled up against Erin. "I was glad though when Karen left to meet her friend."
"Me too," Erin sighed. "Jeff said he had invited Kevin and then Kevin said…"
"No babe," Olivia started as she slid her hand under Erin's t-shirt trailing her fingertips over a taut abdomen. "It really didn't make me uncomfortable…and she' pretty funny…and seems nice…but Lord she talks fast and a lot."
"I know. Her father is an auctioneer," Erin chuckled. "And I think she has five siblings. Too much stimuli at that dinner table I imagine."
"Well even though I thought Munch's head might explode, I think he had a blast challenging a military intelligence officer with conspiracy theories," Olivia said as she inched Erin's t-shirt up higher. "Let's take this off," she added as she lifted her head from Erin's shoulder.
"Better," Erin smiled as she tossed the t-shirt towards the dresser and settled back in the bed.
"Yes," Olivia whispered as she pressed soft kisses to Erin's neck and circled her breast with her fingertips. "So will you get all dressed up for me like in that picture…just for an evening out for us?"
"You did really, really like," Erin smiled. "Of course I will. And I would do it this weekend if it weren't for the cast. I actually like getting all gussied up every once in a while."
"Yum," Olivia grinned pressing her lips to Erin. "Thank you," she said as she began trailing kisses along Erin's jawline.
"Do you have any preferences on where we go?" Erin asked as she felt Olivia's hand sliding over her breast.
"I want you to surprise me baby," Olivia husked as she slid a thigh between Erin's legs and pinched a nipple between her thumb and forefinger.
"And what are you going to be wearing?" Erin asked softly as she slid her hand down Olivia's back.
"Mmmmm," Olivia purred as she pressed her thigh against Erin's center. "That's my surprise for you baby. But I think you'll like…very, very much."
"Liv," Erin moaned as she rocked her hips seeking more contact. Olivia pulled back the top sheet and covers. She dropped her hands to the waistband of Erin's shorts sliding them down as she peppered kisses along her stomach.
"Much better," Olivia murmured as she pressed her body into Erin's and kissed along her neck. "Why did you have clothes on anyway?"
"Because I was cold, you were yawning in the cab and you have to be up in six hours," Erin said sliding a finger under Olivia's chin.
"Are you warm now?" Olivia smirked pressing her lips to Erin's as her hand skimmed over a taut nipple. Erin moaned as Olivia deepened the kiss and her fingers glided down her torso. "You feel pretty warm now baby," Olivia said meeting Erin's eyes as her fingers snaked through trimmed soaked curls. "Mmmmm, hot and wet…very wet."
"And so glad you didn't want to go right to sleep," Erin hummed as she reached for the handle of a nightstand drawer.
"Something you want?" Olivia husked knowingly as she thrust two fingers inside Erin.
"You pick babe," Erin gasped as her hips bucked and she spread her legs further. Olivia reached into the drawer with her left hand securing the double-headed dildo, while maintaining a slow but steady rhythm inside Erin. She rocked back on her knees, straddling Erin and handing the toy to her.
"So gorgeous…so fuckin' hot," Erin sighed as she stroked along and then between Olivia's soaked folds with two fingers. She brought the fingers to her lips, sucking the tips as she slid the more slender shaft of the toy with her other hand through dark curls. Olivia moaned as she felt the head of the toy probing at her entrance. She withdrew her fingers from Erin as she pushed down on the toy, allowing it to slowly fill her. She slid her coated fingers over the thicker shaft while locking her eyes with Erin's.
"I love you," Olivia said as she slid towards the end of the bed. She leaned down kissing low on Erin's abdomen then trailed her tongue lower, stroking her clit softly before briefly sucking it between her lips.
"God Liv," Erin moaned bending her knees and rolling her hips. Olivia pushed Erin's thighs further apart as she stroked the length of her sex with her tongue. "Baby please," Erin hissed as she felt the head of the dildo glide gently across her entrance. Olivia crashed her lips to Erin's as she thrust deep inside her.
"Fuck yeah," Erin cried breaking the kiss and throwing her head back on the pillow. Olivia quickly moved her mouth to Erin's pulse point, kissing and sucking as she tried to hold off her own release. Erin moved her hands to Olivia's ass digging her nails in and pulling her even harder into her and meeting every thrust. "So good Liv…so…so good."
"You feel so fuckin' awesome babe," Olivia husked as she increased the speed of her thrusts. "So beautiful."
"Yeah babe," Erin screamed as her walls clenched and her climax cascaded through her body. "Get it Liv…I know your close baby," Erin murmured.
Olivia bit at Erin's pulse point as she thrust hard and deep into her again.
"Fuck," Olivia cried as her legs shuddered and her release flooded over the shaft inside her.
"Ride it…fuckin' ride it Liv…You're gonna make me come again baby."
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"Hey you," Olivia smiled seeing Erin approach her desk with a Starbucks coffee traveler and bags in hand.
"Thought you all might want some real coffee and some munchies," Erin smiled, depositing the items on Olivia's desk.
"Always," Fin grinned getting up from his desk.
"Elliot you want some coffee?" Erin said after he hung up his desk phone.
"Thanks, but I have a meeting with Alex," he said hurriedly as he put on his suit jacket and slid his chair under his desk. Erin rolled her eyes as Elliot walked away.
"It's okay babe," Olivia said softly. "He's been tolerable so far this morning. I was just going to call you to see if you wanted to meet for lunch later."
"Sure. Call me when you're ready," Erin smiled as she took one of Olivia's pictures off her desk and put it on Elliot's. "I'm just going shopping for a few things," she winked.
Olivia placed the picture of Erin back on her desk and grinned. "He's being tolerable, not enjoyable."
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Alex entered her office and tossed her suit jacket on the back of her chair.
"I would apologize for being four minutes late," Alex said curtly as she sorted some folders on her desk. "However, the jury requested a read back of a portion of your testimony."
"It won't happen again," Elliot said firmly.
"I know," Alex smirked. "Don has assured me of that."
Alex proceeded to go over the details of another case with Elliot. Her words and tone were professional as she worked efficiently through the details of the case. As Alex closed a case file and handed it to Elliot the detective began to stand.
"Sit down please," Alex commanded. "We're not finished yet."