For the second time in a week Alex was in hospital. It hadnt taken as long to be patched up this time and the company was a lot better.

Olivia had stayed with her, supporting her when she had to walk and holding her good hand when they were seated. They hadnt really said much to each other since the apartment. Both were content in the silence.

"Any news from Elliot?", Alex remembered that George was still out there.

"I'll give him a ring", Olivia withdrew her hand and headed slowly out of the room.

Alex had a quick think about things and realised she had finally forgiven Olivia. She didn't know exactly what had caused her change of opinion but she was glad. This whole situation had been emotionally exhausting.

Olivia returned and Alex waited for the any news.

"He still hasn't found him. Apparently he checked out of the hospital AMA and no one has seen him since", well it wasn't good news and it wasn't bad news. Olivia joined her again. "How long till we can get out of here?".

"I don't know just waiting on discharge papers I think", as soon as she was finished the nurse came back into the room carrying papers. Within five minutes they were heading out. Olivia flagged a cab and helped Alex inside. Alex was just about to give directions when Olivia butted in.

"We are going to my place, Alex", it obviously wasn't a negotiation so Alex sat back and enjoyed the ride.

Alex hadnt been in Olivia's apartment for months and it seemed different. It was cleaner and brighter some how. Alex took a seat whilst Olivia fussed over her.

"Liv should we talk?", Olivia's reaction made her think her request caused some worry. "Not in a bad way", Olivia joined her.

"I really don't want to take things too fast. Not many people gets second chances at this. But I mostly want to make it clear that the past is behind us", Olivia smiled and moved closer to Alex. They were inches apart now and just about to kiss when a loud thumping erupted at the door.

"Why does this keep happening?", Olivia laughed; Alex was sick of getting interrupted. The laughter turned nervous when Olivia retrieved her gun from her lock box. Alex watched at a distance as Olivia took a look through the peep hole. She relaxed immediately as did Alex.

"It's Elliot", she opened the door and ushered him inside.

Alex immediately noticed the busted lip he had.

"What happened to you?", Alex smiled at him he looked in relatively good spirits so it couldn't be that bad.

"Well we finally found him, trying to rent a car. As if we didn't have enough to charge him with he decided not to come quietly", he sat in an armchair opposite Alex and Olivia fetched him a beer and ice for his face. "He tried to run I caught him and he clocked me".

"Whens his arraignment hearing?", Alex wanted to know the finer details so she would know how long he'd be off the streets for.

"Tomorrow morning, you will have to testify in front of a grand jury", Alex was not bothered facing him again; she wasn't frightened of him anymore. "You should see his face Olivia, he looks like he's gone ten rounds with mike Tyson", Olivia chuckled.

"Hey that's both of our faults", Alex pointed between Olivia and herself with a look of mock anger.

She had missed this so much; her, Olivia and Elliot made the best team.

She was sure she saw Olivia and Elliot exchange a subtle look and then he was standing. He handed Alex the ice and made for the door. Olivia followed and Alex decided to join them.

"I better be going, I want to check on Stewart before I go home", he patted Olivia on the shoulder and slipped on his coat.

"Elliot, thank you for finding him", Olivia frowned at her for leaving the couch.

"Don't worry about it, I'll see you tomorrow", he waved over his shoulder as he went and Olivia closed the door.

"Sit back down Alex", She didn't mind Olivia playing nurse but she was ridiculously tired.

"I was hoping to get some sleep", Olivia nodded and started leading Alex towards her bedroom. "Hey where are we going?"

"You are sleeping in my bed tonight", Alex sensed Olivia wasn't willing to negotiate.

"I thought I said I wanted to take things slow", Alex was joking of course.

"I am not going to try anything. I just want you to be comfortable", Olivia helped Alex onto the bed and tucked her in.

"I feel like a baby", Alex rather liked it.

"Shut up Alex. Get some sleep", Olivia kissed her forehead softly and then went to leave. Alex gripped her hand and stopped her.

"Will you stay with me for a bit?"

"Yeah sure", Olivia seemed enthusiastic about her suggestion and was laying next to her In a matter of seconds. Alex leant into her, Olivia wrapped her in a loose hug and Alex felt safe for the first time in months. Tomorrow would be a challenge but as of now she definitely wasn't thinking about it.

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btw I have no idea how many chapters this is going to be. In fact the reason I'm posting so quickly is because I want to know what's going to happen next because it comes to me as I'm writing :)