A/N My apologies for the shortness of this chapter. But with the need to study and my muse driving me crazing and bugging me, I have limited time to write. And she insists to write more for my other stories at the moment. I hope she will change her mind soon so that when I finished my first exam in 18 years, I have more time to write for this story again. Again I'm truly sorry. Y'all are great readers and I enjoy writing this story. Especially with all the great reviews I get from y'all. And with how many people read this story, follow it and fav it. I thank y'all with my whole heart for that. Now enough cheesy talk and let's get back to the story...

Chapter 14

When Casey came back in the hospital she first goes looking for Nathalie. She was just back in time to catch Nathalie. The Prof. was about to leave the hospital.

"Counselor, you're lucky to catch me I'm about to leave for today. Prof. Meander, the Prof coming from California, is getting delayed and will arrive here late this evening. So we decided to reschedule today's surgery to first thing tomorrow morning. I have a colleague covering for me the last couple of hours of my shift in order to be able to be there tomorrow early in the morning. Now what can I do for you?" Nathalie asks.

"I was in the courthouse today for the trial. The judge wants to know when Liv will be able to testify in court or testify at all. So do you have any idea? She gave me till tomorrow 4 pm to find it out." Casey asks.

"Detective Benson won't be ready to testify in court for at least two months, physically. If they would let her testify her in the hospital the soonest will be about a month but that's if everything goes as it should be. Forget about a speedy trial. There's no way she will make it." Nathalie answers.

"We don't have to worry about that. I convinced the Judge and she threw the motion out for a speedy trial. She made the defense attorney choose between a speedy trial or Liv testifying. He chose Liv testifying." Casey says.

"Well that's good news. Like I said the soonest Detective Benson will be able to testify at all will be in a month if everything goes like it should. If they want it to be in court we're looking at two months at least. That's all I can give you now." Nathalie says.

"Alright. Thank you. I won't mention the first option if she doesn't ask for it. So let's see if we can get the trial started in two months. The more time we can buy to get Liv ready mentally the better it is. That's what I'm more worried about than her physical state." Casey says.

"I can see your point in that. Now if that's all, I'm going home now. I'll be back tomorrow early in the morning. I already went to Alex and Detective Benson to let them know the surgery is rescheduled till tomorrow." Nathalie says.

"Nope. That's all. Thank you for your time. And I guess I'll see you tomorrow. Goodbye Prof." Casey answers.

"Call me Nathalie, Counselor. And see you tomorrow." Nathalie says.

"Nathalie it is. Call me Casey. We're not in court here." Casey says.

Nathalie nods and both women go their ways. Nathalie's going home and Casey is going to Alex and Olivia. But first she calls Petrovsky. It was a short call. Casey told her what Nathalie had said about Olivia being able to testify in court and Petrovsky told Casey that the trial starts 10 weeks from today. After she finished the call Casey goes to Olivia's room. She knocks on the door and waits till Alex calls her inside. Casey walks inside and closes the door behind her. When Casey turns around she sees that Olivia is awake.

"How did it go?" Olivia asks.

Alex had informed her about what Casey would do that day.

"It could have been a lot worse actually. Petrovsky kicked Langen's ass. He wanted a speedy trial and you on the stand. After I convinced Petrovsky, she made him choose between a speedy trial and you testifying. He chose for you testifying. I talked with Nathalie before I came here and called Petrovsky. Petrovsky gave me to tomorrow 4 pm to find out when you would be able to testify at all. I managed to get you to testify in court and not sooner here in the hospital. Trial starts in 10 weeks from today." Casey answers.

"Wow that's good news. Thanks Case. You've done a great job. I just hope I'll be well enough to testify by then. Physically I mean. I hate it if I won't be able to walk into the courtroom. I don't care that you two always says that it looks better for the jury if the victim will be brought into the courtroom in a damn wheelchair." Olivia says.

Alex and Casey laugh about the Detective's stubbornness, leave it to Olivia to want walking into the courtroom no matter how difficult it may be.

"Olivia Benson, you have your first surgery tomorrow, don't worry about what may happen in 10 weeks from now." Alex says.

"You don't have to remind me of that. I'm not dumb or stupid. I may have had some blows to my head but there's nothing wrong with my mind, Counselor. You know I hate hospitals and I probably won't leave this damn hospital for weeks." Olivia pouts.

Alex sighs and shakes her head. It's gonna be a long month at least. The blonde ADA knows that Olivia won't leave her bed for at least the first 3 till 4 weeks. She doesn't even try to tell the Detective that now. Knowing it won't do any good at all.

"Well think about it this way, at least you will be using your sick days now. One PP will be pleased with that. Not that it helps that much. You probably have saved them up till the day you retire." Casey says, trying to change Olivia's mood.

Olivia thinks for a few moments before she replies.

"Well not till the day I retire but I don't have to worry about not having enough. I think I have taken 3 or 4 sick days in my entire career." Olivia says with a smile.

"That's what I was saying. You have enough sick days till your retirement." Casey says.

One week later

Olivia had her first surgery 6 days ago. Prof. Meander had reconstructed Olivia's pelvis and the Detective has a plate with screws holding her pelvis together. She also had pieces of bone transplanted into her pelvis from her right leg. Nathalie had removed the Detective's uterus in the same surgery. Today Olivia's second surgery is planned. Prof. Meander is going to reconstruct the Detective's shoulder and set the fractures in her arm. The surgery is planned right after lunch. Nathalie came to see Olivia at 8 am and the Detective managed to withdraw the million dollar question so far. The question how long she needs to stay in bed. Casey was visiting Olivia when Nathalie came into the room and as soon as Olivia drops the question Alex and Casey look at each other. Both ADA's know that a bomb is going to explode within seconds after Nathalie answers the question. Nathalie sees the look both attorney's share and hesitates to answer the question a little too long for Olivia.

"I asked you a question Nathalie. How long do I have to stay in this damn bed?" Olivia asks irritated.

"You have to stay in bed at least 4 weeks..." Nathalie starts to answer.

"FOUR WEEKS! I HAVE TO STAY IN THIS DAMN BED AND DO NOTHING FOR FOUR WEEKS? ARE YOU NUT?!" Olivia screams.

"Yes at least. Your pelvis needs to heal and it only will heal with bed rest before we can get you out of bed for therapy. And there's also the fractures in your knee..." Nathalie says and gets interrupted again.

"LIKE HELL I STAY IN BED FOR 4 WEEKS! I'M NOT AN INVALID. I ONLY BROKE A COUPLE OF BONES!" Olivia screams.

"Detective, your injures are a lot worse than just a couple of broken bones..." Nathalie tries again.

"Don't you Detective me. Don't you dare! I'm telling you right now. I won't stay in bed for four weeks, you moron." Olivia growls.

Alex sees this is going nowhere and decides to interfere.

"Detective, that's enough! Nathalie is only here to help you get better. She's not the reason you are in this bed. And if she says that you are staying in this bed for four weeks you are staying in this bed for four weeks! You stay in this bed as long as she tells you to stay! Do I make myself clear?!" Alex says with her courtroom voice.

"Screw you, Counselor. You're not the one lying in this bed, I am. And since I'm not mentally incapable of making my own decisions you have nothing to say about it." Olivia spats.

"Nathalie can you come back later to explain things? Detective Benson, Casey and I need to have a word and it's not going to be pleasant." Alex asks.

"Sure. Let me know when you are ready and I'll come back." Nathalie answers.

"Thank you. Sorry for the rudeness of my girlfriend here, lying in a hospital bed makes her forget her manors." Alex says.

"It's alright. No need to apologize. It's not the first time someone reacts like this and it won't be the last time either." Nathalie says.

"Thank you for understanding this but it's not alright. Olivia doesn't need to take her anger out on you. Now if you will excuse us. We need to talk and Liv has a surgery early this afternoon." Alex politely says.

Nathalie nods and walks out the room she has a feeling that 'the word' Alex is talking about is more than just a friendly conversation. And knowing the Detective and the blonde ADA it would probably end up in a huge fight. Nothing she wants to witness. As soon as Nathalie leaves the room Alex turns to Olivia and gives her one of her infamous glares.

"Now you listen to me Detective and you listen good." Alex says sternly.