Alex felt her heart drop to her feet, her girlfriend. She slowly looked to the ground feeling like an idiot. Of course Liv had a girlfriend. Why wouldn't she? She was a stunningly beautiful woman who deserved to have someone to look after her. As much as it killed her to know that she had someone and she couldn't be that someone she was at least thankful that she did have someone.

"I'm her partner." Elliot answered back "And you're not her girlfriend, I would know."

"Oh that's right" The woman smirked "You're the bigoted Catholic partner that wouldn't have her back if she told. I've heard about you."

Elliot lunged toward the woman but was stopped when Munch and Fin grabbed him pulling him back. Alex jumped back and almost coward against the wall seeing the anger coming from him. She was fighting hard to keep a flashback from surfacing.

Cragen stepped in quickly hoping to diffuse the situation before anyone got killed. With everything else going on at the moment he really didn't need IAB breathing down Elliot's neck for what he would considered a good shoot.

"Ma'am" Cragen said stepping up to the lady while motioning for the men to remove Elliot "My name is Captain Cragen. I am Detective Benson's commanding officer and unfortunately I cannot allow you into her room."

"THE HELL." She screamed in his face still struggling against the officer that held him securely in his grasp.

"At this moment I have no way to substantiate your claim that you are her girlfriend. I'm not saying you're lying." He said quickly holding his hand up to stop the woman from speaking "But like my detective said we have heard nothing about you. At this moment Detective Benson is in protective custody and there are only five people who are allowed into her room at the moment and you are not one of the five."

"Just who are the five allowed?" She asked calming down a little but not much.

"The five that were just standing here and only those five, ma'am." Cragen stated "If you do attempt to visit Detective Benson again before we can verify who you are you will be arrested. Do you understand?"

The woman glared at Cragen until she realized he was not backing down, finally she simply nodded. Seeing her agree the officer who was holding her finally let her go and removed the handcuffs but took a guarding stance in front of Olivia's door in case she wanted to attempt to run in there.

Realizing that no matter what she wasn't getting into Olivia's room she headed for the elevator. She stopped long enough to look at Alex.

"Figures you would be allowed in." The woman growled out before heading on.

Alex who was trying her hardest to keep her composure and lose it in front of everyone just simply stared at the woman. What did she mean by that? Did she feel threatened by her? If so, why? Alex was pulled from her thoughts hearing Cragen's voice.

"Are you ok?" Cragen asked seeing the look of panic on Alex's face.

"I didn't know she had a girlfriend." Alex mumbled.

"Honestly I'm not sure if she does or doesn't." Cragen said carefully approaching the woman who looked like she was going to lose it any minute. "I can tell you this though Olivia is not the type of person who would pursue one while with another. The fact that she was flirting with you and somewhat pursuing you leads me to believe that she does not."

"But you heard her Don."

"I'm pretty sure this entire hospital heard her." He said laughing when she looked up at him shocked "She could be an ex that doesn't understand the meaning of we're over or she could be the person who shot Olivia here to finish the job. Either which way I don't care and I'm not taking any chances. Are you ready to go in there and see her now?"

"I..I..I can't." Alex informed him trying to keep the tears at bay but failing miserably.

"Why not?"

"What if that really is her girlfriend? Then I have no right to be there."

"Alex even if that is her girlfriend you still have every right to be there if not as how you want to be than as her friend and co-worker."

"I can't. I just can't."

"Alex" He called after her as she turned and darted for the elevator. Seeing that she wasn't listening to him he quickly called for Fin.

"Yeah Capt." He asked poking his head out of the waiting room.

"Catch her and no matter what she says do not let her out of your sight." He ordered as Fin turned to catch Alex "I swear to you if you do I will have your shield in the morning." He shouted to a retreating back.

Fin raised his hand in the air and waved as an acknowledgement of what he was told. The doors were just starting to close when Fin quickly stuck his foot in the elevator doors to stop it from closing. He stepped in giving Alex a slight nod as he stepped in and stood to the side trying to give her some space.

"Detective I know Cragen said for you to follow me today but that is not needed."

Fin just smiled and nodded not saying a word. He wanted to wait till they were out of the hospital before she exploded. He just hoped this elevator was quick enough to get them there because it appeared she was seconds away from the famous Cabot temper.

"Did you not hear me?" She questioned.

"I did." He replied quietly as the doors opened and she darted from the elevator.

Fin took a deep breath and jogged after her. For a woman in a suit that had to cost at least one of his paychecks and four inch heels she sure could move. By the graceful movements he was willing to bet she jogged on a regular basis to.

"The pool car is over here." Fin stated as he stopped beside her "There is no need for a cab."

"I told you I don't need a babysitter."

"I'm not a baby sitter." Fin told her as he gently took her by the arm "I'm your protective detail."

"I DON'T WANT ONE." Alex screamed at him as she jerked away from him.

"Whether you want it or not you have it."

"You can go back and tell Captain Cragen I refuse."

"No ma'am." He said with a grin "I was told if I let you out of my sight I can kiss my shield good bye in the morning. Not to mention I do kind of like my life so I would prefer not to be killed."

"I promise you detective, I will make sure that your shield isn't taken and Cragen won't kill you just for not following me."

"It's not Cragen who will kill me." He said with a smile "It's Liv and believe me I've been on the receiving end of her fury once before I would prefer not to be a second time. What I received before would be mild considering what I will receive if I let anything happen to you."

Alex looked at him as if he had two heads.

"I'll explain all to you at your house." Fin said laughing as he lead her to the pool car.

A/N: Threw a twist in that no one saw coming. Have to keep you on your feet. lol but seriously thank you for the reviews and I hope everyone had enjoyed this chapter. As always reviews are welcomed.