A/N: I know my updates have been sporadic and I am so sorry about that but I never know when I can sit and write in my job. Anyways our favorite detective has now arrived at the 1-6. I hope everyone enjoys the chapter and as always reviews are welcomed.

Olivia stood outside the door leading to the squad room of Special Victims Unit at the 1-6. For the first time in her career she was nervous. She had several concerns running through her. How would she handle working with victims of the same crime as her mother? Would she be able to differentiate between them? Most importantly would she allow the justice she craved for her mother over run her judgment?

"Ma'am do you need some help?" A voice asked bringing her out of her thoughts.

Olivia turned around and was met with a tall, somewhat lanky older man. His hair was graying and there was a calm demeanor about him. She knew without a doubt that victims would probably feel relaxed in talking to him.

"No sir."

"You know you can come in a tell us. We'll protect you and the rape shield law will keep your name and photo out of the papers."

"I'm sorry I wasn't raped." Olivia said realizing what he thought "I'm here to meet with a Captain Cragen. I'm Detective Olivia Benson and this is my first day here."

"It's nice to meet you I'm Detective Munch" The man said extending his hand "Come on I'll show you the way to Cragen's office.

"Thank you."

Olivia followed Munch in and took in the sight before her. To her right was an area to hang their coats and a set of lockers. Along with two desk that was set to face each other. At one of the desks sat a detective that looked as if he was in his thirties with a military style haircut. To her left was four desks that was arranged the same as the other two she saw. There was a man who looked like he wasn't more than twenty-five at best and an

African american woman who seemed fed up with what ever the man was saying.

"Capt." Munch said as he knocked on the open door.

"Now's not a good time Munch can it wait."

"I can but she can't" Munch said as he pointed at Olivia "She's a new detective assigned here."

Cragen looked up from the file he was going over and stood.

"You must be Olivia Benson."

"I am"

"Please come in and shut the door behind you."

Olivia thanked Munch before stepping into the office and shutting the door as instructed.

"I'm Captain Cragen." Cragen said as he stood and extended his hand "I was going over your jacket. Please have a seat."

Olivia did as she was instructed.

"I see you've been with the force for eight years. You excelled in firearms and defense tactics. You never scored less than a ninety on any test."

"That's correct."

"You were with SWAT for close to six years and are recently recovering from a gunshot wound where you were shot during a hostage situation. You received it saving two children."

"Yes sir."

"I hope you enjoyed being the hero because in here you will be the hero and the demon. You will step in and save them when they need you the most but then will have them relive the worse day of their life. You will hear the exactly how bad one human can be to another. Almost to the point that it will shock you and when you think you've seen it all you will be amazed all over again."

"Yes sir."

"The children will be the hardest. You will sit and wonder how can someone who is suppose to love and protect them can harm them so badly."

"Ok"

"The average tour in SVU is two years. Some leave sooner and some last longer. If at anytime you need a transfer come see me. Its hard to do what we do and trust me I will think no less if you choose to leave."

"Yes sir."

"Good now let me introduce you to the team." Cragen said as he stood and walked toward the door.

"Everyone" Cragen said as he walked into the squad room. "I would like to introduce you to Detective Olivia Benson. This is Detective Monique Jefferies, Detective Brian Cassidy, Detective Elliot Stabler and you've already met Munch."

Olivia stepped forward and shook each detective's hand as she was introduced to them.

"Elliot will be your partner."

"Look Captain I don't need a new partner I'm good." Stabler said with a voice of authority.

"I don't recall giving you an option." Cragen said as he turned and walked back toward his office.

"Nothing against you but it takes too long to train a new person and I have too many pending cases." Stabler said as he looked Olivia up and down. "You're going to have to team up with one of the other detectives."

"Look I'm not here to step on any toes. I'm here to do a job the same as you. Now whether you like it or not we are partnered together."

"Give me a minute that will change." Stabler said as he turned and headed toward the captains office.

"Look Capt. I have a partner and I don't have time to babysit. Can't you team her up with another detective."

"Elliot, McCall has transferred out and will not be returning. Now she's your partner. If you don't like it drop your shield and weapon on my desk consider yourself on suspension for insubordination. When you return I want your transfers paper on my desk. This is a team Elliot. You need to become part of it and stop being a renegade officer."

Elliot turned and stormed out of the office fighting the urge not to slam the door.

"Looks like I'm stuck with you so come on let's go to the café and I'll catch you up on my cases."

Olivia nodded and followed Stabler out of the precinct wondering what she did wrong so soon to make him hate her.

"You married?" Stabler asked as they stepped on the elevator

"I am for two weeks now."

"Kids?"

"None yet."

"Let me give you a quick over view of our life. I spend more time here than at home. I wish I could count on one hand how many times I've worked atleast thirty six hours straight but that's not possible. I've missed more milestones in my children's life than I will ever admit and there's not a day go by that my wife doesn't say I love the job more than her. My last partner's husband couldn't take it so she left. Less than a year. So I ask you how long till your husband get pissed and say choose me or the job."

"My guess would be never since I don't have a husband."

"You just said you're married."

"Right. I'm going to be as up front and honest with you as you have been with me. I am married but to a woman. I am gay. My wife is an ADA. She often puts in more hours than I do. She understands the importance and significances this position carries to me. Now I have a question for you? Do you have a problem with me being gay."

"Not at all. As long as we understand I am a devout Catholic and that goes against what I believe but I'm not the type to lecture or preach to you. One thing for sure this time my wife can't accuse us of sleeping together. I'm far from your type."

"Amen to that."

Elliot couldn't help but laugh at Olivia's response. As much as he hated to admit it they seemed to fit so well together all ready. She fell in perfect step with him and held her own when he started in on her. If she was half as dedicated as she appeared they were going to make a great team.