Once the chairs were moved in and everyone was settled Alex fell asleep almost instantly. Elliot jerked awake when he heard screaming. He instantly pulled his gun scanning the room when he realized it was Alex. He looked over and realized that she was deep in a nightmare. His heart shattered seeing the tears coming out of her eyes and her pleas. Elliot quickly went to her side and tried to wake her up.

"No Don't Please." Alex cried as she jerked away feeling someone touching her "I'm sorry."

"Alex, Alex" Elliot said backing away carefully "I'm sorry I didn't think. I was only trying to wake you up. It was a nightmare honey everything is fine. Jess isn't here and she can't hurt you no more. We won't let her."

"I'm sorry Stabler."

"Nothing to be sorry about" Elliot said taking a small step forward but stopping seeing the fear in her eyes "It happens. We all have our demons that cause us nightmares. Hell it was easier to pull you out of yours than it is Liv at times."

"Thank you." Alex whispered laying back hating to feel so weak and needing someone.

"Anytime counselor" Elliot informed her as he settled back down in his make shift bed "Alex, you do know that you can talk to me or any of us about anything. We're here for you."

Alex simply nodded in the dark unable to find her voice being overcome with emotions from the gentleness she was seeing from him.

It wasn't Alex that woke Elliot next instead it was a flood of nurses who came charging into the room when the monitors began to go off. Both him and Alex was on their feet instantly trying to get out of the way of the nurses. After a few minutes Alex grabbed Stephanie.

"What's happening?"

"Her blood pressure has dropped dangerously low and her heart has slowed. We are trying to get everything back up where it needs to be. If not there is a chance we could lose her." She answered knowing it was best to be up front and honest with Alex.

Alex stared on with terror written all over her face after a few minutes she made her way through the maze of nurses and leaned down to whisper in Olivia's ear.

"Don't you die on my Liv. I need you too much. I can't survive if you die."

It was almost as if Olivia heard and understood what was said to her. Slowly her blood pressure and heart rate began to climb. All the nurses just stood back amazed. The one thing they were coming to realize is they had one hell of a fighter on their hands and it appeared she was fighting for the blonde. As mad as they were that she had gotten her way earlier they were now extremely thankful that she was there. They would take anything to avoid losing a life on their shift.

The rest of the night continued on without any further incidents. Both Alex and Elliot were thankful for that. They had just fallen asleep when Stephanie and a man in a doctor's coat entered the room.

"Hey Alex" Stephanie said walking up to her "This is Dr. Matthews from Los Angeles. He is a leading Neurologist where a possibility of decrease in brain activity has occurred."

"Ms. Cabot" He said extending his hand "It's a pleasure to meet you. I have a list of credentials and training that you are more than welcome to inspect before I begin my examination of Ms. Benson."

"That won't be necessary but thank you. If Stephanie says you are the best than I will believe that." She responded shaking his hand "I want you to do whatever you need to do for her and money is no object."

"Very well." He said reaching for her chart and begun reading it. As he read he found it amazing that the woman lying in the bed was alive. After a few minutes he looked back up at the set of crystal blue eyes that tried to hold the fear she felt at bay. "She is already schedule for an EEG. The test is scheduled for thirty minutes from now. Once we perform that test I will be able to tell you what you're looking at. But to be honest I don't foresee a good outcome. Most people who have gone through what she has don't usually survive. Please understand I'm not trying to disparage you but I don't believe in leading my patient's family on and giving false hope."

"Thank you." Alex whispered as she stood "I appreciate the total honesty you are giving me. Do you know when will they come and take her for the test?"

"I will have a nurse come and take her in about ten minutes if that's ok? The test itself will take approximately an hour maybe a little longer. After that we will know what we are working with and we can plan our method of treatment if it's needed."

"Yes sir and I want to thank you for coming here on such short notice."

"It is not a problem ma'am" He responded as he headed for the door.

True to his word a nurse was in the room about ten minutes later to take Olivia to the test. She briefly described to Alex what would happen during the testing and how they would go about it. She asked if Alex had any questions.

"Can I go with her?" Alex asked

"You can go as far as the door to the testing area. That is it." She answered as she undid the locking mechanism on the bed.

Alex followed them out of the room and stopped when she saw the uniform officer posted at the door looking back at Elliot for an explanation.

"Captain ordered a guard with her at all times." Elliot said as gently as he could "We're not sure if she was shot as a fluke accident or a possible hit on her. It's just a precaution. As for you one of us will be with you at all times."

Alex simple nodded and ran to catch up to Olivia with the officer and Elliot on her heels. The elevator ride was filled with an eerie silence as they rode to the basement. Alex followed behind the nurse until she stopped and turned around.

"Ma'am I'm sorry but this is as far as anyone can go."

"Is there a place I can wait around here?"

"No ma'am there isn't" The nurse responded scanning her badge to enter the restricted area. "But we will be taking her directly back up to her room when she is finished."

"I'm sorry ma'am but that officer is under protective custody" The officer said stepping forward and speaking for the first time "She is not to and will not leave my sight. Where she goes I go and there is no room for discussion on this matter."

"Then I suggest you keep up." She growled not happy with the fact she would have a shadow.

Alex stood there and watched them wheel Olivia away until the door closed and she couldn't see them anymore. She slowly turned toward Elliot not bothering to hide her fear.

"Come on" He said taking a tentative step forward not wanting to scare her as he wrapped his arm around her "We have at least an hour before we know something so please allow me to buy you some of the worse breakfast you will ever find."

Alex nodded as she leaned against him needing his strength to make it through the next hour.

A/N: I want to thank everyone for the wonderful reviews I have been receiving. YOu guys really know how to boost a writer's ego. I love it thank you so much. Now Back to Back updates. Thankfully work has been slow even with the Black Friday sales starting early. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday with family and friends. As always reviews are welcomed.