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Chapter 4
" That you and I are probably getting a protective detail, not that I need it or want it. Depending on what's in the envelop. But I don't think it will be an thank you card or something like that."
"Like hell you do! Some lunatic is terrorizing the city and threatening you. Then he left an envelop in my office. My locked office that is. And there is a camera in it. And God knows what else we haven't detected yet. If Cragen orders a protective detail for you, you better accept it Detective!"
"Hold your horses, counselor. We see that when we get there. And what do you want to do if I refuse?"
"A lot more then just chew your ass out. I strongly advice you to do as he says, unless you want me to go on a war path against you!"
"Ok, let's make a deal. If, and only if, he orders a protective detail, you will get one too. We're gonna stay at my place together until it's off. No negotiation possible, counselor!"
"Fine, deal. But you better stay put and don't play hero on your own Liv. I know you wanna get this guy. Just don't do it, for me. I would be sick of being worried for you."
"I won't Lex. I promise you. You probably need a shrink after wards, but I promise not to act on my own."
"Why would I need that?" Alex asks raising one eyebrow questionably.
"Because if I get a protective detail, cap is gonna take me of the case. And I'm going to get crazy staying at home without working. Which means you will going to be crazy."
" I think there will be enough things to do to keep you distracted for a while. So you and I won't go crazy, Detective."
"If you say so, counselor. But let's not go ahead and wait first to what will happen. The captain and the rest of the squad should be here soon now."
A few minutes later Olivia got the call from Cragen that they are there and so is CSU.
Olivia looks at Alex for a moment and takes her in a hug.
"Ready for this?" Olivia asks Alex.
"I'm as ready as I can be."
"I'll be right at your side, Alex. What ever we find. I'll do anything to keep you safe. But first I need to face the guys after I chewed out their assess."
"I know you do anything to keep me safe, Olivia. You guys will talk it out later. Just try to keep calm and don't start again. I'm here for you too. I've got your back, like you have and had mine."
"Ok. Let's go then Counselor."
"Lead the way, Detective."
They separated and Olivia tells Alex to stay behind her. She pulls her gun, get the safety off and opens the door slowly. Olivia looks around her and everything looks fine so she opens the door and staps outside. Alex follows right behind her. They walk trough the corridor and they see everybody waiting in front of Alex's office.
When they stand in front of them Olivia turns to Alex.
"Alex, may I have your keys please?"
Alex looks in her purse and hand over the keys to Olivia.
Olivia give the keys to Morales and points at the key for the door of Alex's office.
Morales opens the door and the CSU guys are walking in the office. Searching the whole office they find 1 camera with a mic and mic in the phone on Alex's desk. The bathroom turns out clean. They get a set of fingerprints off the phone and the envelop. After clearing the office the went outside.
Morales turns to Olivia.
" We found 1 camera with a mic and 1 mic in the phone on Ms Cabot's desk. We have fingerprints on the phone and the envelop. I suggest you open the envelop now to see what's in it and then we can take all the evidence to the lab."
Morales holds up the envelop for Olivia. Olivia puts gloves on and takes the envelop.
She looks at Alex for comfort and opens the envelop. Inside the envelop is a letter.
Olivia reads it.
You will be busy tonight Olivia. Finding out how I got in your prosecutor girlfriend's office. Investigating 2 murdered women. Whom by the way I have had my way with. Oh and watch your back and the back of your blonde bitch girlfriend of course. Aren't you curious how I find that out? I won't let you wait for that. You can find the answer in your apartment. Remember I can see you. And the two of you are next on my list. I don't know yet who goes first. Maybe I should have some fun with you first before I kill you and then her. On the other hand I think I let you watch first. That is so much more fun. Watching how I have my way with her, kill her and there is nothing you can do about it. Have a nice evening Detective. I see you soon.
Olivia gives the letter to Cragen. With a murder look in her eyes and a deadly cold voice she says " I'm gonna cut his balls and shove them down his throat."
Cragen reads the letter and not even half way trough he understands why Olivia said that. When he's finished he turns to Olivia. Just before he starts to speak his cellphone rings.
"Captain Cragen."
…...
"We'll be right there." Cragen looks at Olivia and sighs.
"Olivia, we have no choice..."
"Hell no. I ain't going there. No f*king way."
"Yes you do. It's an order."
"No. I'm not going. What are you gonna do arrest me?"
"If I have to, yes."
Alex interrupt their argument.
"Can one of you two tell us what's going on?"
Cragen glares at Olivia before he starts speaking "Short version is Olivia and Alex are both an target. The phone call was dispatch, we have 2 rape-murder victims both women. Which was mentioned in the letter. Atkins broke in Alex's office and Olivia's apartment."
To spare Alex and Olivia, Cragen didn't told them that Atkins had said that Alex was Olivia's girlfriend and that he had some kind of evidence about that left in Olivia's apartment.
Munch, Fin, Amanda and Alex were stunned. They look from Olivia to Cragen and back. Trying to digest the bomb that Cragen dropped in their lap.
Alex was the first that recovered.
"What are we going to do now? Where is the crime scene?"
"We don't know where the crime scene is. The women are dropped in front of the precinct. As for what we're going to do, Munch and Fin you two go back to precinct and start to investigate the double rape-murder. Amanda you and I go with CSU, Alex and Olivia to Olivia's apartment. After we're done there we go back to the precinct. Let's go. We have work to do. And keep your heads clear."
They broke up and Munch and Fin went back to the precinct. CSU packed the evidence and went to their cars. Morales went to the lab with the evidence. Leaving Cragen,Amanda, Alex and Olivia standing in front of Alex's office. Cragen looks at Olivia.
"I don't know whether it's true or not, but I think you should to tell Alex and Amanda what else was mentioned in the letter. We can fill in Munch and Fin later."
Olivia knows that by saying this that Cragen gives his blessing, if they would have been lovers.
She only hopes that by telling Alex what's in the letter it won't have a negative outcome for them.
Taking a deep breath first Olivia turns to Alex to be able to look the blonde in her face.
"Atkins said that you are my prosecutor girlfriend, well actually he called you my blonde bitch girlfriend after that. He said that the answer how he found that out is in my apartment. I need to watch my back and the back of my blonde bitch girlfriend. We are next on his list. He said you go first and that he makes me watch how he rapes and then murder you because that is more fun. Forcing me to watch and there is nothing I can do. I don't know what he has left in my apartment. You are not my girlfriend. So there is nothing to proof. But that doesn't mean that the bastard ain't pissing me off."
Alex blinks with her eyes.
"Let me get this straight. Atkins claims that I'm your girlfriend and that he has evidence to proof it? Which he can't have because I'm not. He broke in my office and somehow he managed to get in to your apartment? And he if he could get us he makes you watch how he rapes and kill me first? He thinks that you will give in without a fight? How stupid is he? Does he have a death wish? There is no way you will surrender without kicking the crap out of him or at least try it. So I guess that we will get a protective detail?"
Before Olivia gets the chance to respond Cragen speaks up.
"Alex, you've got it right. Only you won't get a protective detail. After we are done at Olivia's apartment we go back to the precinct. From the precinct you both are going together to a safehouse. No discussion, Detective. You both are going!"
Alex looks at Olivia.
" You remember our conversation about this. You also remember the promise you made to me? So you will go to a safehouse with me, Detective!"
"No Alex, I made a promise to you that I would accept a protective detail and stay with you in my apartment. I did not promise nor did I agree to go to a safehouse, Counselor!"
"Liv, do you remember the rest of our conversation? If you do, then go with me."
Looking in Olivia's eyes she add silently "don't make me beg in front of them."
"Ok, you win. I'll go with you."
Cragen and Amanda are looking at Alex and Olivia and then at each other thinking the same thing.
'What the hell happened between them, that Olivia will go with Alex without putting up a fight?'
Cragen looks at Alex and Olivia.
"We go to Olivia's apartment to see what he left and the go straight back to the precinct. No packing suitcases or backpacks. We will bring the both of you your clothes and anything else tomorrow."
"I have a extra suit in the bathroom of my office. I take that with me now." Alex says.
"I have a extra set of clothes in my locker at the precinct I take that with me." Olivia answers.
"Fine. Get your suit now, Counselor. Olivia you go with Alex. We stay here. You have 5 minutes ladies. Then we'll go to Olivia's apartment."
"Thank you" Alex and Olivia saying at the same time.
"Come on, Counselor. Let's get your suit." Olivia says.
Alex gives Olivia a nod and let Olivia lead her into her office.
Olivia closes the door once she's inside. Alex went to the bathroom to get her suit. When she comes back she drapes her suit over the arm of the sofa. And turns around to face Olivia.
"Liv, I want you to know that what ever happens I've got your back. I will be there for you."
"Thank you, Alex. It means a lot to me. More then you probably know. I don't know what we will find at my place, but what ever it is I don't want it to ruin our bond. I care for you a lot, Alex. I'm afraid that what ever it is it will change our relationship in a bad way."
"Olivia, nothing we will find can change our relationship. We've been trough so many obstacles. And we survived every one of them. I won't let some bastard of a perp destroy that. What ever it is I hope it will bring us closer to each other instead of breaking up."
"You always know what to say to make me feel better don't you Counselor?"
"No I don't. But I'm glad I do. I care for you a lot too, Detective. I know this whole case is tearing you apart. I know you don't wanna go to a safehouse. So I wanna thank you for coming with me. It's means a lot to me. I don't want you to get hurt. Or worse. Thank you, Olivia."
"Alex, when it all comes together there ain't much you can't make me do. I know I'm stubborn and I will kick and punch before I give in. But sooner or later I will do what you ask me to do. Especially when it is really important like this."
"Well you certainly kick and punch, Detective. I have a feeling this conversation ain't over yet. But now is not the time nor the place. How about we reschedule this to the safehouse? Where we be alone and have the time for it."
"I like the way you think, Counselor. And you're right, Lex. There is more for us to talk about. But like you said. Now ain't the time nor the place. Let's get this conversation continued in the safehouse. Right now we need to go to my apartment. Please Alex, what ever it is we find don't let it change us."
"Don't worry, Liv. I now you are scared and afraid. But you have to trust me in this, my Detective."
" I trust you with me life, my dearest ADA. Now let's go before Cragen comes in here and get us."
"Lead the way, Detective. I will follow."
And with that the left Alex's office and joined Cragen and Rollins again.
"Ok ladies. Ready to go?" Cragen asks.
"Yes we're ready. Just want to say, what ever we will find there Captain, Alex and I are not in a romantic relationship. We are really close as friends."
"Don't worry Detective. Or you Alex. I know that if the two of you were in a romantic relationship you would have told me or Liz. For now just put your game face on Detective, Counselor. Don't let this get into your head anymore then it already is."
"Thank you for understanding this Captain."
"Olivia, you don't have to worry. What ever it is that we find at your apartment I won't judge you or Alex. Your personal life is personal and none of my business. I now you and Alex are close friends. And I believe you what you when you say it. Just want you to let you know I have your back if needed." Amanda says.
"Thank you, Amanda. Now let's go and get over with this." Olivia answers.
They all nodded. Cragen and Amanda walking in front. Alex and Olivia just behind them.
Olivia puts her hand on the small of Alex's back. Alex turns her face to Olivia and smiles at her.
She puts her hand on top of Olivia's and squeezes it gently before she let it go.
They got into the car Cragen in the passenger seat. Amanda behind the wheels. Alex and Olivia are sitting close together in the back of the car. Preparing themselves for what is coming.