Alex woke up the next morning seeing things in a very different light. A good long sleep had put certain things into perspective for her. If this whole situation was reversed would Alex have reacted the same way? Probably, maybe even worse considering Olivia's disappearing act a few months ago.

Her realisation caused her to jump straight out of bed, she was going to sort this whole mess out before it got anymore out of hand. As Alex threw on clothes and hastily fixed her hair she decided this was a conversation that needed to be had face to face.

It must have been some kind of record for Alex to have got out of the apartment this fast. She took the elevator and raced across the lobby, the doorman stopped her before she managed to get out the building.

"Miss Cabot! I have a delivery here for you", she quickly changed course. With an impatient glare she approached the doorman, he bent down and produced a huge bouquet of lillies. For a moment she paused and took in the grand scale of the arrangement in front of her. She didn't snap out of her daze until the doorman cleared his throat.

"Sorry Joe, could you put these up in my apartment? I really don't have the time now", she usually wouldn't trust someone with her keys but Joe was part of the scenery around here. He nodded and smiled at her request and got to it straight away. Alex grabbed the card from the flowers and shouted a quick goodbye to Joe, who was struggling to carry the flowers and see where he was going At the same time.

Alex rushed out to the street and quickly hailed a cab. She only had time to open the small card from the bouquet when catching her breath inside the cab. As soon as she saw the handwriting she knew who had sent her the flowers, Olivia had been busy since her flight had got in four hours previously. She must have paid a small fortune to get this made up and delivered in the space of a few hours. The writing in the card made Alex smile as she read it.

'Alex,

Please forgive me for forgetting the most important thing in our relationship. That thing being my complete and total love for you.

I hope we can move past my temporary insanity and get back to what matters.

Love,

Olivia'

Alex wasn't expecting an outright apology so quickly, she liked this less stubborn Olivia but this wasn't going to stop Alex from apologising herself. The card did ease her worries slightly knowing that they both want to move past this.

The precinct suddenly loomed and Alex quickly threw some money at the driver before jumping out. She clutched the card tightly in her hand and walked briskly inside.

She marched straight into special victims and was slightly disheartened by the lack of Olivia's immediate presence. Alex continued straight towards Elliot who was unaware of her strong focused approach.

"Elliot, where's Olivia?", Alex Did not waste time on pleasantries and Elliot nearly jumped when she spoke loudly and so close to his ear.

"Hi Alex, she's up there asleep. She was really exhausted so I told her to have a lie down", Alex nodded and headed up to the balcony overlooking the office. She slowed down upon seeing a sleeping Olivia, spread out shoes off on the biggest couch.

Alex sat on the coffee table opposite Olivia and suddenly felt apprehensive. She finally realised she was in the wrong, this didn't happen to Alex often. As she sat comtemplating things she remembered back to the conference where she met casey. How did she convince herself that it was okay for casey to sleep in her room when they were both tipsy. Of course Olivia felt this way about her. Alex physically shook her head at how out of order she had been without realising it.

"Alex?", she looked down at Olivia quickly and realised she was awake and looking up at her with a concerned look on her face.

"Hello Olivia", Alex smiled warmly and saw Olivia relax and softly grin back.

"Did you get the flowers?", Olivia blushed and Alex took her hand in her own.

"I did. They are beautiful. I had to race here and tell you how much I loved them"

"I'm glad", they were silent for a minute or so then and Alex couldn't help but laugh and soon enough Olivia joined in. Alex quickly remembered why she was here and the laughter stopped.

"Olivia listen. I am so sorry for being angry at you. I have been so out of order", Alex couldn't look at Olivia as she spoke and could see Olivia was sitting up.

"We should move on from this. I've been stupid and I want to make it up to you", Alex pulled Olivia into a tight hug and felt a sense of ease wash over her. Maybe they had just resolved things. Olivia pulled back from the hug and waited for Alex to look at her.

"I thought we could go to lunch together today", Alex had a great idea for lunch and hoped Olivia was free.

"Sounds good, where do you want to go?", Alex was pleased Olivia sounded enthusiastic.

"It's a surprise. Pick you up at one?", Alex stood and left Olivia to go back to sleep.

The rest of her morning was spent on the phone in her office organising her plans. It reached half twelve in no time and Alex left for a long lunch.

The first part of her plan was getting Olivia to the place without her knowing and also with the picnic lunch she had with it remaining undetected. Luckily Olivia was waiting for her outside the station.

They made their way across town without incident, except Olivia's Constant questioning of where they were going. They finally arrived and Alex was pleased Olivia still had no idea where they were going. They stood on the street and Alex gestured for Olivia to look up.

Olivia's jaw dropped when she realised where they were having lunch.

"Are we having lunch at the top of the Empire State Building?", Olivia was amazed at the random nature of Alex's plan.

"Well there isn't really any wind today so I thought 'why not?'", Alex held out her hand and Olivia took it and allowed herself to be led to the top of the tower.

They both enjoyed a light lunch and then spent the time pointing out landmarks from the top.

"Alex I've got a question I want to ask you", Olivia turned towards her and as soon as Alex heard this she started to worry.

"Okayyy", she turned away from the city view and focused on Olivia.

"Well i know it has only been a few months but I feel like I'm completely ready to ask you... To move in with me", Alex froze at her words and sharply drew in a deep breath.

Was she ready for such a big step?