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Chapter 16: The Myth of Closure
It was the day before Alex and Olivia were set to leave on their vacation and things were finally looking up. Alex and Olivia had sat down together and really talked. It wasn't the easiest conversation to have, but it had been worth it. They had both revealed their insecurities about their relationship and how the baby and Brian Cassidy's presence in their life would affect their future. There had been a lot of crying, frustration, and even a little anger, but they had gotten through it and were better off because of it. With that behind them for the time being, the couple was looking forward to spending some much-needed time alone together.
The destination of said vacation was still unknown to Olivia. No matter how hard Olivia had tried, she couldn't get enough details out of the attorney to guess the location. Alex had stumped her at every turn. She couldn't even guess by the clothes they were taking because Alex had snuck over to Olivia's place and packed for her. Alex was determined to keep the snoopy detective in the dark.
The only detail Olivia had been able to decipher was that the location involved water. That seemed to be the only reason they would need the bathing suits she caught Alex attempting to hide. Besides that little tidbit, she had nothing. Seeing Alex so excited and determined to keep their trip a secret finally made Olivia decide to give up the guessing game and allow the blonde to have her way. If Alex wanted to keep their location a surprise for her, so be it. Olivia knew she was in good hands.
Olivia had just finished sending Brian a quick text to let him know that she'd be away for the next week. She didn't really feel like she owed him an explanation, but she figured it was a good idea to start the relationship between them off on a positive note. Alex was busy packing the last of their toiletries while Olivia sat on the bed. When Olivia asked to help, Alex put her in charge of supervising and double checking the list Alex had made. In reality, what that actually meant was Olivia was to continue to sit on the bed and watch Alex finish packing.
Olivia wanted to be annoyed with how protective Alex was being, but she actually found it endearing. Alex had even contacted Olivia's doctor and discussed the possibility of taking her on a little trip. When the doctor assured Alex that Olivia would be fine as long as she wasn't doing anything strenuous, Alex had gone into over protective mode. Olivia hadn't lifted so much as a hairbrush since.
"Alex, how long did you say we would be gone?" Olivia asked out of the blue.
Alex looked up and blew her hair out of her face and poked her head out of the closet. "What was that babe?"
Olivia had to stretch her neck to see the blonde around the mountain of luggage that seemed to be constantly growing. "I asked how long we were going to be gone because it looks like we're never coming back. Have you ever heard of over-packing, Alex?"
Alex stuck her tongue out at her and continued to pack a small carry-on bag. "I am not over-packing. We will be in an undisclosed location for the next ten days. Are you getting cold feet about going, Liv?"
"Let me think for a second. Ten long days and nights, alone in some secret location that is probably going to be absolutely amazing, with the beautiful, incredibly sensual, and sexy Alexandra Cabot…." Olivia pretended to think. "Hmmm… I don't know. I might need some convincing."
Alex stopped what she was doing and climbed up on the bed. She pushed Olivia back until she was hovering just over the brunette. Her blue eyes were twinkling with mischief behind black frames. She leaned down and claimed Olivia's soft pouty lips in a heart stopping kiss. The kiss lasted until they both needed to break away to breathe. Alex moved in closer planting wet lingering kisses along Olivia's jaw down her neck while her hand slipped under Olivia's shirt and found firm breast. She brushed a thumb over an erect nipple earning a deep moan from the detective and flashed a feral grin.
They hadn't been able to make love the last few days due to Olivia's injuries. Headaches, nausea, and sore ribs had a way of putting a damper on any kind of foreplay. Although it had only been a few days, the tension was definitely mounting between them. With everything else going on in their lives, it was easy to forget that they had only been together for a few weeks. They were practically still in the 'honeymoon phase' and they really needed to be alone to reconnect.
"Are you convinced yet?" Alex growled as she marked Olivia's neck, quickly slipping a hand along Olivia's side causing her to shiver.
Olivia moaned. "Oh yes, Counselor."
Alex leaned back in for another kiss. Before she could reach her goal, the sound of the phone rang out throughout the apartment. They both recognized the double ring as the doorman from downstairs.
"Ugh!" Olivia groaned in frustration. This was the most action she had gotten in days. "Who the fuck could that be?"
Alex giggled. "That better not be your baby daddy."
Olivia pushed Alex away giving her a mock glare.
"Oh come on, that was funny. Just admit it." Alex continued to laugh.
"I admit nothing." Olivia said trying to hide her own laugh, but failing.
The phone rang out again. "It's probably someone bringing some files from my office. Hold that thought." She pecked Olivia on the lips and hopped off the bed grabbing the phone as she headed downstairs. "Yes?"
"Good afternoon, Ms. Cabot. There is a gentleman here by the name of Elliot Stabler. Shall I allow him up?"
"That's fine. Thank you, James."
"You're welcome. Have a good day, Ms. Cabot."
Alex placed the handset back down and cursed under her breath. The men in Olivia's life seemed to be popping up everywhere these days. What in the hell could Elliot Stabler want from Olivia after all this time? Olivia had told her that her old partner hadn't called even once since he'd left nearly a year ago. A few short minutes later, there was a soft knock. Alex looked through the peep-hole. She opened the door to find Elliot standing there.
"Elliot. What a surprise."
"Hey Alex."
Years of proper social etiquette had Alex running on autopilot. She opened the door and stepped aside. "Please come in."
"Thanks. Kathy told me about Liv being in the hospital. Cragen said she was staying with you and gave me your address. I hope you don't mind dropping by."
"Of course not. You're more than welcome."
On the outside, Alex was making polite conversation while on the inside all she kept thinking was how this man had hurt Olivia by just disappearing from her life. Who does that to someone they love? She quickly gave herself a mental kick for being a hypocrite. She'd disappeared on Olivia too; more than once and the brunette had forgiven her. Who was she to say that Elliot didn't deserve forgiveness too?
"Is Liv around?"
"Yes, she is. She was just resting while I packed."
"You going somewhere again, Cabot?"
Alex's step faltered for a split second before she recovered. The way he had said 'again' struck her in an odd way.
She gave him a careful smile. "Actually, not just me. Olivia and I are taking a vacation… together."
It was his turn to be caught off guard. "Liv? A vacation? I can't believe it. She never takes vacations."
"Well, sometimes things change." Alex said. "It's been a stressful few weeks for both of us, not to mention Olivia could really use this time to rest and recharge. It's exactly what we both need."
Elliot nodded silently.
"If you'll excuse me for a moment, I'll go let Olivia know that you're here. I'm sure she'll be glad to see you."
"Thanks."
When Alex went back to the bedroom, she found Olivia coming out of the bathroom.
"You left a hickey on my neck." She mock glared. "You're in trouble, Counselor."
When Alex didn't respond, she looked up at her and frowned at the serious look on the blonde's face. "Who was at the door? You didn't make one of the newbies cry again did you? You have to stop scaring the young ADA's, Alex."
Alex shook her head. "Elliot is here to see you."
Olivia stood unmoving for a moment. Alex took a step closer to her. "Are you okay?"
"Yeah. I guess I'm just surprised. I had finally gotten used to the idea that he wasn't going to be in my life anymore. Now, he's back."
"If you don't want to see him right now, I'll tell him you're not up to having visitors or…"
Olivia shook her head. "No. It's okay. Of course, I want to see him. I've missed him. I'm just a little surprised, you know? Why now?"
Alex bit her lip. "He said Kathy told him you had been in the hospital. He wanted to check up on you."
Olivia snorted. "That was over three days ago."
"Does he know about…" She gestured to Olivia's stomach.
Olivia shook her head. "No. I saw Kathy before we left the hospital, but I didn't tell her. The only other people who know are Brian and Serena."
"Do you want to tell him?"
Olivia thought for a moment then shrugged her shoulders. "I don't know. Elliot can be a little judgmental at times. I don't know if I'm up for that today."
Alex nodded and took Olivia's hand and kissed the palm gently. "I'll stand behind whatever you want to do; I just don't want you upset."
Olivia looked at her then smiled. She kissed Alex on the cheek. "You're so good to me."
"I love you."
"I love you too." She sighed before pulling Alex towards the door. "Come on, babe. We have company."
Alex snorted. "You have company. He didn't come to see me."
"You're my girlfriend. My company is your company."
"Completely debatable."
"Would you stop being such a lawyer and come on." Olivia said rolling her eyes playfully. Alex just laughed.
They were still teasing one another as they made their way back down to the living room. They found Elliot standing by the windows taking in the view.
"Hey stranger." Olivia approached him with soft smile. She gave him a gently hug still very mindful of her sore ribs.
Elliot grinned. "How ya doing, Liv? I heard a perp tried to make you into a human Frisbee."
Olivia laughed. "He tried, but I'm good. Alex is taking good care of me. How about you? How's life in Queens treating you?"
She pulled back and gave him a friendly pat on the arm. She took in his appearance. He looked thinner; he'd aged a bit too.
"I'm okay. Being a soccer dad is taking some getting used to."
Olivia moved over to the sofa as he followed and sat in the nearby chair. Alex thought now would be a good time to make a graceful exit.
"Liv, I have a few things I need to take care of before tomorrow. I'm going to go up to my office and make a few calls." Alex said touching Olivia's shoulder.
Olivia instinctively reached for her hand. "Do you need me to help with anything?"
Alex smiled warmly. "No. I think I can handle a couple of calls on my own. Besides, you're on 'nothing strenuous' duty remember?"
"If I do anything less strenuous, I'll be dead."
Alex laughed as she leaned in and kissed her softly. "You two have fun catching up. I'll be in my office if you need anything." She glanced over at Elliot. "It was good seeing you, Elliot."
"You too, Alex."
There was a bit of tension in the room after Alex left. Olivia decided to wait and allow Elliot to do the talking. He had sought her out after all.
"So… you and Alex huh?"
Olivia couldn't stop the smile that formed on her face. She nodded. "Yeah. Me and Alex."
"Is this thing… you know… serious?" He looked uncomfortable.
"If by thing you mean a relationship? Yes, it is."
"Can't say I saw that coming." He snorted.
Olivia frowned. "You'd be the only one. Half the squad room had placed bets on when it would happen. Apparently, we argue like an old married couple."
"I think I might recall a few of those legendary arguments." He nodded. "Alex told me you two were getting ready to go on a vacation."
She couldn't help grinning again. It happened every time she talked about Alex. She figured this is what happens when a person was really happy.
Elliot noticed the way Olivia's face lit up and her eyes twinkled and it stirred something inside him.
"Yeah. She has a little over two weeks before she starts her new job with Major Cases. Cragen has me on ass duty anyway so I took some personal time. Lord knows I have enough built up from over the years. I don't know where we're going. Alex is surprising me."
"So she's taking you on vacation?" He asked in a teasing tone.
Olivia laughed lightly. "Yeah, I guess you could say that. Can't take myself if I don't know where I'm going, right?"
"I figured it had to be her idea. I'm surprised she was able to talk you into going. You hate going on vacations."
"I don't hate going on vacation. Actually, I love traveling. I just never had anyone special to go with before." Olivia said shrugging her shoulders.
"And Cabot is that someone… special?"
Olivia blushed. "Yes, she is."
Elliot gave her a slick grin and shook his head. "Come on, Liv. Stop yanking my chain. This is me. You can tell me the truth. What's really going on with you two?"
Olivia was a little confused. She didn't know what Elliot was getting at. "What do you mean? I just told you. We care about each other. We're a couple."
Elliot chuckled. "Okay then. If you say so."
"Why is that so hard to believe?"
Elliot shrugged his shoulders. "I've just never known you to do the whole relationship thing. Your idea of a relationship was a couple of dates in a row if the guy was lucky. Notice I said guy because you never dated women before either."
"Actually, I did date a few women. I just never broadcasted it. As for the rest… well… a lot has changed since you've been gone."
There was an awkward silence that fell between them. Olivia couldn't put her finger on it, but something felt off with her old partner. Unable to take the silence anymore, she finally asked the question that had been on her mind since Alex had told her he was here.
"Why did you really come to see me today, El?"
He frowned. "I heard you had gotten hurt on the job. You're my best friend. I wanted to see that you were alright."
"I'm your best friend? I called you every day for weeks after you left. I left dozens of messages and you never once called me back. Now you just show up here out of the blue? I'm not stupid. What is this really about, Elliot?"
They stared at one another for a few moments before he abruptly stood and walked back to the window.
"Alright. I'll admit I was caught off guard when Kathy told me about you and Alex."
Olivia frowned with confusion. "That's why you came to see me… because you found out Alex and I were together?"
He laughed nervously. "I came to talk some sense into you, Liv."
Olivia froze. "Talk some sense into me? Why do you think you'd need to do that?"
"I know I haven't been around, Liv. I know I wasn't there for you to come to about this, but you can't possibly think this… this… thing with Alex will last."
"You think that's why I ended up with Alex; because you weren't there… because I was lonely or something?" Olivia almost laughed.
"Liv… come on…"
"I love Alex and she loves me. That has nothing to do with you, Elliot. I know you might have your religious issues with it, but…"
"Cabot doesn't really love you." He said abruptly.
Olivia was a little shocked by the statement. "And why is that, Elliot?"
"I know you've always had a thing for Alex. She's a beautiful woman; smart and all that. I get it, but you gotta know that Cabot isn't like us. She's from a totally different world. This little fling is probably fine right now when it's just her and you, but what happens when you start to really get serious about her and…"
"I'm going to stop you right there before you shove your foot even farther into your mouth."
He held up his hands. "I'm just saying that you should really think about this before you get serious about her."
She sat back and watched him with an odd look on her face. She didn't know whether to be pissed or saddened. "I hate to break it to you, Elliot but Alex and I are already serious." 'More than you could know' she thought to herself.
"Look, this is what you always do, Liv. You meet someone and get all wrapped up in them. Then you get yourself hurt. You're like family to me and I don't want to see that happen again."
"Elliot, I know you've always thought of yourself as my big brother or something and you think you're doing the right thing at the moment, but you couldn't be more wrong about Alex."
He lowered his voice and leaned into her personal space. "You don't think Cabot will toss you aside when it comes to her career or family expectations? She's a Cabot, Liv."
"Trust me, El. I know who Alex is. And to answer your question; we've already disclosed our relationship and Alex already told her family about us. Her Uncle Bill and Aunt Julia came by yesterday and had lunch with us. They're wonderful people." She told him calmly.
"So two people from her family were decent to you. But trust me… those people are all about appearances and coming from the right family. Cabot can probably trace her ancestors back to the fucking Mayflower. You think she's gonna stay with someone who had a drunk…"
He quickly stopped himself as if remembering who he was talking to.
Olivia tilted her head and nodded slowly. "Go on. You can say it. Alex couldn't possibly love someone like me; someone who had a drunk for a mother and a rapist for a father. Is that what you were going to say?"
"Liv, that came out wrong. You know I would never…"
"Just for the record, Alex already knows all of that. I told her years ago… and unlike you she has never once thrown it in my face… even when we were at each other's throats."
"That's not what I meant, Liv. You know I don't feel that way. It just came out wrong. I'm just trying to look out for you."
Olivia was quiet for a long time before she spoke again. "You know… I've had a lot of time this past year to just… sit and think about things. It's funny what a little perspective will do for you. I see things more clearly now."
"Then you get what I'm trying to tell you then?"
Olivia shook her head and ignored his question. "Is that how you always wanted me to feel?"
"What the hell are you talking about, Liv?"
"There's this tiny part of me that feels like you always wanted me to believe that I wasn't worthy enough for anyone's love… that way you could have me all to yourself."
He turned and glared at her. She could tell he still had that anger problem. She could see it simmering just under the surface.
"How could you say something like that? I only want what's best for you and you know I love Kathy and my kids. That's not what this is about!" His voice rose with every word.
"I never said you didn't love your wife and kids. I know you do." Olivia said calmly. "But you have to realize that I don't need you to look out for me, Elliot. You have Kathy and your family. I have Alex now. That's the way it's supposed to be."
"She left you!" He snapped. "She left you without even looking back and I was the one there for you. Do you remember that? You could barely get through the day and no one else knew you were pining over Cabot, but I knew. I knew and I was there."
Olivia had to admit. That one hurt. He knew that was a sore spot and it struck a nerve. "You're right, Elliot. Alex did leave… but so did you."
She saw the moment her words hit him. It was almost as if he hadn't realized it. She could see him cringe for just a moment before recovering. "That was different, Liv. You know why I left the job."
"I understand that you had to leave the job, Elliot. What I couldn't understand is why you completely shut me out. Twelve years and I didn't even rate a phone call?"
"Cabot left and shut you out and you're banging her now. So what's the big difference? Why am I suddenly the only bad guy?" He spat back needing to defend himself.
A part of Olivia wanted to ask him why he kept comparing himself to Alex, but she already knew why. He would never admit it, but she knew that Elliot was jealous of Alex. He was probably a bit jealous of them both because they'd finally found something that he'd never had nor would ever have with a woman he had spent over twenty years with. He just wouldn't let Kathy in. The thought made her sad for him.
Olivia had grown tired and all she wanted to do was find Alex, curl up in her arms. She stood and looked the man standing in front of her in the eyes. He wasn't the Elliot she had known and loved… or maybe he was. Maybe he had always been this selfish and bitter. Maybe she had been so desperate for someone… anyone to call family that she'd overlooked those things all these years. But none of that mattered now. She had Alex and she had this baby and that was more than enough.
"You know what the difference between you and Alex is, Elliot?" She didn't wait for him to answer. "She came to me and owned up to her mistakes. She was honest and made no excuses, but most importantly she asked for forgiveness. She asked for forgiveness even though she wasn't the only one at fault. I had failed her too. I wasn't there for her either."
He laughed bitterly and shook his head. "What? Cabot says she's sorry and you fall at her feet and forget everything? I never thought you'd be so gullible."
"You know, I've learned something else since you've been gone. There is a difference between forgiveness and forgetting. Thinking back, you always expected everyone to just carry on and forget about whatever you had done or said. You didn't have Fin's back when things went south with Chester, but you expected him to just forget that you went behind his back instead of trusting him. You accused me of being a weak partner when I wouldn't put a bullet through your skull to get to Gitano and suddenly it was me with the problem. You didn't blink an eye when Munch, Fin, and I put our careers and pensions on the line after you lost your cool and went off half cocked after a perp for personal reasons."
"Wait, that was about Lizzie! That son of a bitch had a picture of my kid."
"In your mind, there was always a reason. I didn't matter if the rest of us had to deal with the consequences. You pulled crap like that all the time and you just expected us to forget it and move on. Alex asked me to forgive her… and I did, just like she forgave me, but she would never ask me to forget. She wouldn't want me to because that would make my forgiveness less meaningful."
"Liv…"
"Thanks for finally checking in Elliot. I'm glad you're doing okay. I hate to cut this short but Alex and I need to finish packing. Tell Kathy and the kids that I said hello."
She held the door open waiting for him to take his leave, effectively putting an end to their conversation.
He shook his head. He walked through the door before turning back to finally met her eyes. "Well… I guess I'll see you around then."
She knew she wouldn't so she didn't say it. "Take care of yourself, Elliot," was the only thing she could think to say to him before closing the door. Turned out closure was so overrated.
Olivia found Alex sitting at her desk in the study. She didn't need to say anything. She could tell by the furious look on Alex's face that she had heard most of the conversation. Alex wanted to go chase Elliot Stabler down and kick the shit out of him. So many things made sense now. She understood the cause of so many of Olivia's insecurities had come from a man who swore to care so deeply for her. Although she had an irrational urge to commit premeditated murder, it quickly went away when she saw the look in Olivia's eyes. Olivia was more important than maiming Elliot Stabler. She was more important than anything.
Wordlessly, she took Olivia by the hand and led her back to the bedroom where they climbed on the bed and held one another. Olivia laid her head on Alex's chest as the blonde stroked her hair.
"Tell me what to do." Alex whispered. "Tell me what to do to make it better."
"There's nothing to do, Alex… at least nothing for you to do. This is Elliot's problem, not ours."
Alex was a little surprised at how okay Olivia seemed about it all. She didn't even sound sad. She just sounded matter of fact.
"I knew Elliot Stabler was never all that fond of me. I just never knew he disliked me that much." Alex said.
"None of that was really about you, Alex."
"I'm sorry but it sort of sounded that way. He wasn't exactly singing my praises down there."
"He just used you as the scapegoat. This is about him not being able to handle what's going on in his life right now. He doesn't know it, but Kathy already told me that they've split up. I think it's for good this time. He finally pushed her too far."
Alex sighed. "I hate that for them. I can understand where some of that misguided anger may have been coming from now."
"I'm sure that's a big part of it. The other part is the fact that Elliot always had a problem with me finding my own happiness…especially when the happiness didn't revolve around him. I was allowed to be happy as long as he was somehow the cause of it, whether it was him sharing his kids with me, allowing his wife to befriend me, or…."
"Or him loving you from afar?" Alex asked.
"Maybe. To be honest, I don't think he really loves me… at least not like that. Elliot always had a habit of projecting his feelings on to me when he and Kathy were having problems. Whether I wanted to be or not, I was always the other woman in his life. When things would go south with them, I'd step in and try to help smooth things over. I was his partner, but sometimes it felt like I was their marriage counselor too."
"That's not healthy."
"No, it isn't. Elliot and I just got too wrapped up in each other's lives. He never figured out that Kathy should have been the one he was closest to, not me." She looked up at Alex. "Now, he has to figure out how to fix his own life. I can't be the person who does that for him anymore."
Alex held her tighter and kissed the top of her head. "Is it wrong that I really want to kick his ass in spite of all that?"
Olivia snorted. "No, but what would be the point? The man is obviously in a bad place right now."
"I'd feel better." Alex said dryly.
Olivia laughed out loud this time. Alex was glad to see that the brunette really did seem to be okay with everything.
"It is what it is, Alex. We all knew that Elliot could be a selfish son of a bitch when it suited him. Fin even called him on it once."
Alex raised a brow. "Really? When was this?"
"Elliot suspected Fin of tipping off Chester Lake when we were trying to bring Chester in for questioning. Instead of trusting Fin, he went behind Fin's back and dumped his personal phone. Fin had been telling the truth of course. When Elliot tried to apologize for not trusting him, Fin basically ignored him and told him it wouldn't matter because Elliot would be the same 'rat-bastard' the next day."
"I knew I liked Detective Tutuola for a reason."
Olivia playfully hit Alex's arm. "Stop it. Besides, I'm not innocent in this. People treat you the way you allow them to. I chose to look the other way because he was the only family I thought I'd ever have. That was my fault, no one else's." She sighed. All the emotional talks had worn her out. "But I'm no longer that person and I won't overlook that kind of behavior anymore. I can't have that kind of negativity in my life, especially now that I have you and this little one coming." She placed a hand over her belly. "Either he gets his shit together or we won't see one another. It's that simple."
Alex placed her hand over Olivia's. "He's wrong, you know? I'll never leave you." Alex whispered. "You're stuck with me."
She felt Olivia tighten her embrace. "I know that, Alex. I meant what I told him. I love you and I know that you love me… and to hell with everybody else."
Alex smiled. "You're right but… I still reserve the right to kick his ass."
Olivia laughed. "Deal."
The next morning rolled around and the couple was up early and excited about beginning their vacation. Olivia had been sure that she would finally find out where Alex was taking her when they headed to JFK. There was no way Alex could keep her in the dark at the airport, right?
Wrong.
A driver had picked them up from the apartment and drove them directly to a private plane with a full crew. Passports, luggage, and boarding passes were already taken care of. When they boarded, they were addressed by a young flight attendant who seemed to just appear out of nowhere. Olivia thought it was a little freaky.
"Hello Miss Cabot."
"Hi Suzy. This is my girlfriend, Olivia Benson."
The young redhead smiled and greeted Olivia politely. "Would either of you care for a beverage?"
Alex smirked at the struggling emotions on the detective's face. Olivia was faced with the sudden annoyance of being outwitted yet again while being in complete awe of her surroundings.
"Umm… just some Ginger Ale for me. Thank you."
"And for you, Miss Cabot?"
"My usual will be fine, Suzy. Thank you."
Returning her attention to Olivia, Alex bit her lip nervously. Olivia was giving her that look again. It was a look that Alex was getting used to seeing… at least lately. It was Olivia's 'what the fuck?' look.
"What?"
"Suzy? Your usual?" Olivia raised a brow. "You seem very familiar with these surroundings, Counselor."
Alex nodded. "That would be a correct assessment, Detective."
"Do you own this plane, Alex?"
Olivia had become very good at just asking Alex blunt questions lately. Alex was trying not to be caught off guard by it.
"Technically, this is the company jet. It can be used by all the members of my family."
"Oh. Okay."
Suzy had come back with their drinks. She also informed them that they would be taking off in a few moments.
Alex and Olivia buckled up and sipped their drinks. Alex was a little thrown by Olivia's relaxed response.
"Just… okay? You're not going to give me a hard time about this?"
Olivia grinned and shrugged her shoulders. "Nope. I've decided to accept my fate. You're my sugar mama. It is what it is."
Alex nearly spit out her drink. She glared at Olivia as she wiped her mouth. Olivia just laughed.
Alex could vaguely hear the voice of the pilot speaking as she emerged from her nap. She slipped her glasses back on and stretched out her stiff muscles. They were finally reaching the end of their ten hour flight. She looked to her right and smiled. Olivia was wide awake and staring out the cabin window.
"Did you sleep at all?"
Olivia nodded. "Yeah. I woke up a couple of hours ago. I watched a movie then I tried to get the crew to tell me where we were heading. They all denied me of course. What did you do, Counselor, threaten their jobs or something?" She asked playfully.
Alex readjusted her seat and buckled back up as instructed. "No. I would never threaten anyone."
When Olivia continued to stare at her, she smirked. "I simply had them sign an agreement to not disclose any information regarding this trip. That is not a threat."
Olivia shook her head and laughed. "You are such a lawyer!"
Alex gave her a feral grin before kissing her lips. "You will find that I have many skills, Detective."
Olivia eyes twinkled. "I can't wait to find out…" She was about to reclaim Alex's lips when she abruptly pulled away. "but only after I find out where we're going. Come on, Alex. We're about to land. Just tell me already!"
Alex thought she would never see the day that her big bad detective would be whining like an unhappy child. She laughed. "Alright, you big baby. Take a look out the window."
Olivia looked out the small cabin window and saw the most amazing view of a clear blue sea and incredible white sands. She could feel Alex lean over her shoulder and kiss her just below the ear.
"Welcome to Greece, darling."
TBC...
Up next... the vacation.