Alex was discharged from hospital three days later following a minor operation to repair a nerve in her hand. She hadnt heard anything from either Olivia or George. The three days peace and quiet had given her time to make decisions about the pair.

Her first order of business would be to end things with George in a public place. She nipped home to a warm shower after texting George where to meet her. Her hand ached and she was still reliant on pain killers.

In regards to Olivia she was more inclined towards giving her a second chance. Over the past few days Olivia had definitely showed she was back to her old self but something was still bothering her.

Within an hour she was sat at a small diner waiting for George, she made the right decision in picking a public place for this after what had happened a few days ago.

He arrived promptly and Alex knew the situation had been somewhat complicated by the huge black eye he now possessed. Alex had hoped Olivia hadn't gone to visit him buy who else would be stupid enough to hit someone they wanted to arrest. He sat down and there was a remnant of the anger in his eyes but mainly a look of satisfaction, he was first to speak.

"I know why you wanted to meet me here Alex. Before you make a big mistake just consider the facts for a moment. Your detective friend decided to take it upon herself to defend your honour so here's how I see it. I will not be approached by the police again and if you or I have any contact with the detective who assaulted me I will have her badge, understand?", Alex was stuck. Yet again she was left to deal with Olivia's mess but this time she was stuck with a potentially a us ice boyfriend. This whole situation was getting too much and she needed to find out from Olivia what exactly had happened, there must be some kind of loop hole she could exploit.

"I'll tell her to keep her distance", Alex wasn't Giving up yet but she wouldn't reveal that to someone as volatile as George. He reached in his pocket and retrieved his phone, passing it to her.

"Do it now. I want to hear", reluctantly she dialled the number and waited hoping that Olivia wouldn't answer. Sadly it was only a few moments before she picked up.

"It's Alex", she had no idea what to say with George breathing down her neck.

"Alex, hi are you okay? I'm sorry I didn't visit you it's been hectic at work"

"I'm fine. I need you to do something for me", part of Alex was glad she didn't have to do this face to face.

"Anything Alex"

"Stay away from me and George... I want to be with him and you are getting in the way of that", he seemed to like what she was saying even if she hesitated slightly. Olivia was quiet for a long time.

"He is making you do this isn't he? Let me help you Alex", Olivia sounded quite desperate as she spoke and appeared just as scared as Alex was.

"You've done enough", Alex hung up she couldn't bare anymore of this. She tossed the phone back to George whose smug grin remained and Alex found herself wanting to punch him.

"That wasn't so hard was it? Now tonight I'm going to take you to dinner and then back to my apartment. Tonight is the night we take the next step in our relationship", he gripped her I injured hand tightly causing it to hurt. The thought of sleeping with this man made her feel truley sick. She was resolute now, the second he gave her a chance she would make a break for it. Alex needed some advice from someone uninvolved in this whole mess. Elliot would know what to do.

She got her wish an hour later when George dropped her off at her apartment so she could get ready for tonight. As soon as he left the building she headed out. Elliot would probably be at the precinct with Olivia. When outside the station she retrieved her phone and asked him to Come and meet her. She waited patiently until he joined her.

"What's up Alex?", they started walking slowly to a takeaway truck.

"I'm having some trouble with George. Olivia did something stupid and now i can't leave him without everything coming to light"

"You're going to have to give me more to work with than that Alex"

"Before I hurt my hand George and I had an argument, he was a completely different person and quite aggressive. Olivia found out it was indirectly his fault that I hurt my hand and she went to see him. I don't know what happened but I think she hit him and now I'm in a pretty difficult situation" he had listened intently.

"She is a complete idiot sometimes. I can't arrest him unless he actually hurts you again and I know it's unfair but she had put both of us in a difficult situation. But on the other hand no one has the right to treat you like that. Do you feel like he might do something extreme?", Alex was glad Elliot was being logical.

" I really have no idea", Alex was at a loss.

"What you're going to do is forget about Olivia, she's a big girl and looking at all the facts I doubt she'll lose her job or anything extreme. He isn't our guy for the rape, we still have leads to follow. Come into the office and tell cragan your situation then to home and pack a bag, you should steer clear of him till he gets the message", his plan was reasonable; there wasn't much she could do. Olivia could fight her own battles maybe that would finally prove she had finally stopped running away from things.

She spent the next hour telling cragan the full story, he didn't get angry like she expected and he assured her Olivia would be dealt with inhouse. She thanked Elliot and headed back to her apartment. She realised she was running out of time, George would be back to collect her soon. She raced around stuffing some essentials in a bag and making for the door. He was stood there as she tried to rush out and she reacted instantly trying to shut the door in his face. He reacted aswell slamming himself into the door and knocking it back open. Alex backed away slowly and the anger on his face returned.

"Did I not make myself clear?", he was heading in her direction quickly she tried to get away but soon there was nowhere to go and be was right in her face. "You have got to learn to listen Alex. I will not be treated this way", he slamme his hand against the wall beside her head. Something snapped inside of Alex and she was done being pushed around.

Using her full body weight she pushed him off her with force. Once he regained his balance he lunged for her. He swung his fist and Alex didn't have time to react. The force knocked her to the floor where she smacked her head on the side table. She was seeing stars as she felt wetness running down the side of her head. She slowly stood, she was not yet defeated.

George was on her again, wrapping his hands round her throat. Before he fully gripped her she grabbed a glass case from the side table and smashed it against the side of his heads.

He released her and clutched his head. She was gasping for air as she watched him leave. In some ways she was relieved, now she had enough evidence to lock him up.

She sat there on her hallway floor and she had no idea how much time passed when she heard footsteps in the corridor outside her door. One of her eyes was blurred with blood so at first she had no idea who had entered her apartment. She remained still waiting for a sign.

Suddenly Olivia appeared in her good eye and the worry was evident on her face.

"Alex, what did he do? Are you okay?", Olivia busied herself with checking Alex over. She allowed herself to be helped up.

"You should see the other guy"

Olivia held her up with one arm whilst calling Elliot.

"Pick him up Elliot, he's banged her up pretty bad", Alex couldn't here what Elliot was saying but it seemed the two had discussed what they would do if he tried anything.

"I'd check hospitals if I were you", she saw Olivia smile at her, taking the fact she was making jokes as a good sign. She put the phone back in her pocket and started supporting Alex towards the living room.

"So you gave as good as you got?", Olivia sat her down and disappeared for a few minutes.

"Yeah, he ran away when I smashed a vase against his head", Olivia returned with a bowl of water and a first aid kit.

"That's my girl", Olivia began wiping the blood from the small cut on Alex's forehead.

"I can do this myself you know", Alex tried to take over but Olivia swatted her hand away.

"Just sit there and let me help you", Alex regarded Olivia closely whilst she worked. "What?", Olivia caught her staring.

"I just missed you so much", Alex felt an upwelling of emotion she couldn't control. Olivia had been there for her when she needed her.

"I think you have a concussion Alex", she smiled down at her.

"I mean it, thank you for not giving up", Alex was surprised she was ready to talk like this.

"I would never have given up. I love you", Olivia was serious now.

"I love you too", Alex saw Olivia freeze at her words. Finally they were both on the same page.

- I know I'm not the best proof reader so I apologise for that and will try to improve.

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