A/N I was writing for the new chapter of "Runaway" when this chapter kept spinning through my mind. And wouldn't let go. So here is a new chapter for this story instead. Perhaps now I can concentrate on what I was writing before. For those who are waiting for a new chapter for "Runaway", blame my muse, she is the reason this chapter came first.

Back to the story.

Things were quiet and peaceful for our girls. That's right, were quiet and peaceful. Now they are not quiet and certainly not peaceful...

R+R.

Chapter 4

It is almost a week after Olivia got custody over Dakota and the squad has a major case. 5 days ago three women were raped and tortured. All three at the same night. Three days later again three women were raped and tortured. The 6 women all had different backgrounds. Lived in different parts of Manhattan. The things they had in common is that they all are brunettes between 37 en 45 years old and all 6 women are gay or bisexual with a preference for women. They all looked strong and powerful and they all were single and went out with a friend. All of them were attacked by two men. But they never got a good look at them. The entire squad had worked non-stop for 4 days now. Alex had stayed at Olivia's and Dakota's apartment since the Detective is working from the first night they got the case. She had gone to work every day but stayed the nights with Dakota with the exception of being called in 1 night, the second night that the other 3 women were raped and tortured. Abby had stayed that night with Dakota. It was now the sixth day and everyone, except Cragen, was in the squad room, including Alex and Casey. Cutter decided that both ADA's would be working on this case. With Alex as the first chair and Casey as the second chair. Olivia is the lead Detective on this case. Cragen is getting grilled by the commissioner in his office. Alex and Casey are both standing next to Olivia's desk. Munch, Fin, Nick and Amanda are all sitting at their own desks. Olivia stands with her back to the others and is looking at the board with victims and in the file she is holding in her hands. Suddenly Olivia's body language is changing and Alex sees it. Knowing that Olivia had found something.

"What do you got, Olivia?" Alex asks.

Olivia turns around and steps aside, next to the board.

"I think I found it." Olivia says.

Everyone stands up from their desks and walks to Olivia.

"We got side-tracked by Melissa and Danielle." Olivia says, pointing at victim number 2 and 4.

"Until today we didn't know Melissa went to The Golden Arm and Danielle went to El Rubio the night they were raped. We got the time lines wrong. Melissa was the second victim at the first night. But Danielle wasn't the fourth victim like we originally thought, she is the sixth victim. Wendy was the first victim and she went to The Mac. Melissa is the second victim, she went to The Golden Arm. Melanie was the third victim, she went to El Rubio. Mandy went to The mac and Stella went to The Golden Arm and Danielle went to El Rubio. But Danielle didn't go there early in the evening, she went late in the night. That means that Mandy and Stella went to the clubs before she did. We know that Mandy went to The Mac before Stella went to The Golden Arm. So that means that Wendy and Mandy were the first victims of both nights, Melissa and Stella were the second victims of both nights and Melanie and Danielle were the third and last victims of both nights. The men that attacked them started at The Mac then went to The Golden Arm and then to El Rubio. All three clubs are gay clubs but not specifically lesbian clubs. They're clubs for both men and women. And all at different parts of the city. So if they are gonna strike again tonight, they start at The Mac, here in Manhattan. We need someone undercover that fits the profile. I think I should go undercover there tonight." Olivia says.

Fin was the first one with a reaction.

"I'll be damned. Liv, is right. If they are going to attack again tonight, they will start at The Mac. That's the pattern the followed the nights before. We have no reason to believe they're gonna change their MO, do we?" Fin asks.

"I don't think so. We have no idea who they are. They went to the same clubs and in the same order the second night, like they did the first night. We didn't give a description to the media. So there ain't a thing that could spook them off. So I think they are gonna do it the same way as they did it before." Amanda says.

"Olivia, the friends that went with them were they male and female, or were they all women?" Nick asks.

Olivia looks in the file before she answers.

"All women. But all different types. Why?" Olivia asks.

"I think that an undercover op is the best thing we can do. And you are right, we need someone who fits the profile of the victims. So that means we need two women going undercover." Nick answers.

"If we're going to do an op, we have 3 hours left, tops. That means we have to do it with our own squad. Alex, Casey, do you two agree?" Olivia asks.

"We have to stop them before they attack again. That means we only have tonight to do it and only one chance. So I say let's do it. We have no other options, considering the time frame we have." Casey answers.

"Alex, do you agree?" Olivia asks.

"Although I don't like this, not one single bit. I have to agree with Casey. If we want to stop these sick bastards, it has to be tonight. So yes, an undercover op tonight." Alex answers.

"I think Olivia and Amanda should do it. Go inside I mean. Olivia fits the profile. So she is the best chance we have. And Amanda is the only other female in the squad. We can't let Alex or Casey go. These men are too dangerous to take that risk. Olivia and Amanda are both trained Detectives. And I think it's for the best if they handle this." Munch says.

"I think so too, Munch. I think we all can agree that I fit in the profile. And since we only have Amanda and the friends that went with our victims were all different, it's the best we can do." Olivia says.

"Casey or I can go with you too, Olivia. You said it yourself there is no specific type of woman who went with them. So one of us can go too." Alex says.

"Amanda is going with me." Olivia says.

"But..." Alex starts saying only to get interrupted by Olivia.

"No way. These men are dangerous. I won't take that risk with Casey or you, Alex. We are both trained for this. The two of you aren't. If something would happen to one of you, I will never forgive myself. I'm not making the same mistake again. You and Casey are both not going with me. Amanda is going with me. End of discussion." Olivia says sternly.

"Fine. Just be careful. Both of you." Alex says, giving in.

"We won't take any unnecessary risks, I promise." Olivia says softly.

"Munch, go to Cragen and get him up to date. We don't know how much longer the ass chewing from the commissioner is gonna take. I'm gonna arrange some ear pieces and mic's with the techs. Nick, go talk with the owner, we don't want any interference from them tonight and have our cover blown away. Fin, Amanda, you two go over the files again, set up a profile for both men. See if there is anything that can help us eliminate suspects, maybe we overlooked something. I want everyone back here in an hour. We'll discuss tactics then and order take out or something like that." Olivia delegates.

"Gotcha, Liv." Fin says.

"Why do I have to go to Cragen? Can't someone else go?" Munch pouts.

"Do you want to go the gay club and talk to the owner than?" Olivia asks raising one eyebrow.

"No thank you, I think I pass." Munch answers.

"That's what I thought. So you going to Cragen it is." Olivia says.

Munch walks away muttering something under his breath about conspiracies against him.

Nick picks up his jacket and leaves after Munch. Fin and Amanda return to their desks and pick up the files to go sit upstairs together. Olivia turns to Alex and Casey.

"Can one of you call Abby and ask her if she can stay with Dakota tonight? If she can't, I would like it if one of you two can go. She is too young to stay alone all night." Olivia asks.

Casey looks at Alex. One look at her coworker and friend, and she knows that the blonde ADA wants to stay and go with the guys in the van.

"I call Abby, if she cannot make it, I'll go to your apartment and stay with Dakota. I think that Blondie here wants to stay with the guys and know what's happening." Casey answers.

"Thank you, Case. Alright I'm gonna call the techs. Alex, you can wait here, should take longer then 5 minutes." Olivia says.

"Do what you have to do, I won't go anywhere till you guys go." Alex answers.

And each women went their way. Casey called Abby and the Texan was more then happy to stay the night with Dakota. That meant that Casey could stay at the precinct when the squad would go for their undercover op. Alex went to Olivia desk's and sat down on the corner like she always does. In the time that Olivia called with the techs in Cragen's office, Alex called their favorite restaurant for dinner and ordered dinner for everyone. It would be brought to the precinct in an hour.

Two and a half hour later everyone was in position. Fin was staying at outside at the fire escape door. Nick was about four doors further from The Mac staying in a portal. Munch and Alex were in the van half a block from The Mac. Olivia and Amanda were inside. The four Detectives outside the van all had ears and mic's and Olivia had a tracking device inside her left boot. Munch and Alex had headsets on their head so they could follow the conversations between the others and talk with them. And Casey was at the precinct with Cragen. Ready to act if necessary. Olivia and Amanda ordered something to drink and would walk around once in a while, separately, for a minute or 10 but always would be somewhere where they could see each other. They did everything to fit into the audience and to get attention on Olivia they went to the dance floor to dance a few times. They were inside the club about one and a half hour when Amanda needed to go to the bathroom.

"Liv, I need to go the bathroom, I need to pee." Amanda whispers in Olivia's ear.

"Ok. I walk with you and stay outside until you're done." Olivia whispers back in Amanda's ear.

"Ok, That ain't a bad idea. Lets go." Amanda answers.

Olivia bows her head and speaks into the microphone.

"Listen, Amanda needs to go to the bathroom, I'm going with her and wait outside it for her." Olivia says.

Fin and Amaro told her that they heard her. As did Munch and Alex. The two women walk to the bathroom and Amanda goes inside. Olivia stands in front of the door. Amanda was inside for a minute when Olivia freezes on the spot.

"Oh God. Hell no." Olivia whispers under her breath.

However, everyone had heard the strong brunette.

"What's wrong, Olivia?" Alex asks.

It stays quiet.

"Liv, what's wrong?" Alex asks, now worried.

But again no answer. At the worst moment possible Olivia's ear piece and microphone fails...