Alex sighed as she entered the apartment and smiled the first real smile she had smiled all day long. Today had truly been the one to test her patience, a test that with no doubt she had failed. A child molester had almost walked free due to a technicality from the lab and just when she didn't think her day could get any worse that worthless piece of shit Langen decided he wanted to subpoena Olivia on a case knowing full well she was unable to testify. Once Alex had gotten wind of the subpoena she stormed into Judge Moredock's court room and ripped him a new one in front of everyone. The well deserved ass chewing had cost her three hundred dollars and two hours in a jail cell. When she was finally allowed out, even though she had posted her bail within thirty minutes of being arrested, she was summoned to Donnelly's office. Donnelly, who was about as straight laced as they came, called her into her office and not so politely explained to her if it happened again then she would find herself out of a job.
Normally she would argue the legality of the subpoena with her and justify her outburst but today she only wanted to head home to see Olivia. She had been worried about the detective since she called Elliot to find out how the day's therapy sessions had gone and was informed that she had called Fin to drive her around town. Instead of arguing with her she smiled in acknowledgement hoping to speed the process along and finally hit the destination she had been trying for since two that afternoon, her apartment.
"Where's Olivia?" Alex asked Ramirez, trying to hold the panic she felt at bay, as she kicked off her heels and hung her coat up on the coat rack by her door.
"She's in the kitchen" Ramirez said standing.
"Thank you." Alex said as she passed him and motioned him to sit back down. She was coming to realize that once everything was cleared up she would truly miss Ramirez.
"I hope you don't mind but Detective Benson said it was ok to watch the game that is on."
"Please enjoy yourself Ramirez." Alex said as she stopped by the dining room table noticing a vase with flowers in the center. She smiled as she took a closer look at the arrangement. There was an assortment of white, pink, orange, red, and yellow with red tip roses arranged around a single lavender rose in the center. Alex reached out gingerly touching the lavender rose knowing that it meant love at first sight.
"Hope you like them" Olivia said from the kitchen doorway pulling Alex from her thoughts.
"I love them" Alex said choking back tears as she turned around to face the brunette. She wanted so badly to pull her into her arms and kiss her. "Thank you."
"Great." Olivia said visibly relaxing "Why don't you head upstairs and change dinner should be ready shortly. I know you told me to order whatever but I really wanted to cook you a nice dinner. A way to say thank you for everything you have done for me."
Alex, who was never one to look a gift horse in the mouth, quickly headed up the stairs stopping long enough to give Ramirez a quizzical look.
"I don't know Ms. Cabot she's been like this since the behavioral therapist left this afternoon." Ramirez said answering her unspoken question.
Alex not wanting to lose the good mood and a chance at a peaceful night hurried upstairs to change. Within minutes she had changed into a pair of jeans and a t shirt before she pulled her hair into a pony tail.
"I take it you had a good session with Cobb today." Alex said walking back into the kitchen.
"I guess you could say that." Olivia answered nonchalant "Of course it helps when you are shown the error of your ways." She added with her eyes glued to the mark on Alex's face.
"Anything I can do to help?" Alex asked hoping to change the direction Olivia was heading as she made a mental note to kill Elliot first thing in the morning.
"Want to fix us some drinks?"
"Sure" Alex answered as she opened the cabinet where the glasses were kept stopping when she noticed a full set that was slightly different from her previous ones in their spot.
"I tried to find your exact set but I wasn't able to" Olivia whispered coming to stand next to Alex suddenly terrified that Alex would hate what she had done "These were the closest that the sales lady could find."
"I love them" Alex answered turning to face Olivia "Thank you for them."
"I've also started repairing the walls I have damaged" Olivia informed her as she pointed to her attempts as a handyman. "I know its not the best but I'm going to work on it daily till your wall looks like it did the day you moved in."
Alex laughed when she saw Olivia's attempts at repairing the wall. One look her repair attempts told her that if she could never be in law enforcement again that being a building super was definitely out of the equation. If she was Honest with herself she really didn't care how many holes wound up in her walls as long as she was never on the receiving end of Olivia's anger. There had been many times she had referred to them as Olivia's therapy sessions.
"Olivia I greatly appreciate everything you are trying to do. It means a lot with you attempting to correct your behavior." She whispered finally reaching out and touching the brunette for the first time since arriving home.
"Thanks." Olivia said as she felt a blush creeping up her neck as she leaned into the simple touch Alex was offering her. "Why don't you go sit down and I will serve you dinner."
"On one condition?" Alex said deciding to take a chance.
Olivia nodded for her to continue.
"After dinner please come to my room with me and watch a movie. Any one you want."
"If you still want to do that after hearing about my sessions today and what I've come to realize I would love to watch a movie with you."
"That is a deal I am willing to accept" Alex stated as she walked toward the dining room.
A/N: To my faithful readers and SVU followers I do know that Moredock did not become a judge till season 10 but at the time I was writing this at work his name was the only one that came to me so I stuck with it. I hope everyone has enjoyed this chapter and as always reviews are welcomed.