Love and Danger
A/N- Sorry I haven't updated in awhile. I have been super busy and then we lost power for four days. But don't worry! I am back and feeling like I need to constantly write. Read, Enjoy, Review!
Chapter 24
"Three days," Olivia thought to herself. Was this really all she had left? "It's not fair!" her mind all but screamed at her. "I finally have everything I have wanted. Elliot. A good job. A good life. Now it is all going to be taken away!" Olivia wanted to cry. Her heart felt like it was shattering over and over again, while at the same time it felt like it was about to beat out of her chest. She could feel the sting of tears in her eyes, threatening to spill down her cheeks. Why was this happening? How was this happening? Olivia couldn't understand. She could feel herself slowly going numb, her body slowly blocking out everything that was happening, protecting itself.
Elliot could see Olivia was slowly losing it. He slowly helped her up and headed to the car, aware that at this point, Olivia was simply physically there. It was clear she had emotionally checked out, and Elliot could only guess what she was feeling if she was even feeling anything at all. He silently buckled her into her seat and got into the driver's seat, driving to the stationhouse. When they got there, Elliot held Olivia close to him and walked into the bullpen.
"We have a problem." Elliot said once the captain, John, and Fin were all looking at him. He watched as the group looked at them both solemnly. Finally, Munch slowly walked towards them. Munch looked at Olivia and slowly took her by the arm and lead her to the cribs, knowing that Cragen and Fin would want to tell Elliot about the email that Cragen had received.
Elliot watched as Munch lead Olivia to the cribs. He knew that Olivia was completely checked out when she offered no excuse and simply let Munch lead her away. Elliot looked to Cragen and Fin expectantly. Finally, Cragen spoke up.
"Elliot, I received an email today. It was signed by two people. Richard White and… Merritt Rook."
"I knew it! Olivia and I both figured he was alive. This is a bad thing, but at least we know who to look out for right?"
Cragen looked at him sadly. "Elliot, the email was… graphic. I am not going to let you read it because I know anyone who does will have nightmares, but I can tell you that we are assigning a protective detail on Olivia and you are to be with her at all times."
Elliot sighed. "Cap'n, I know I don't want to see the email, but i need to know the outline of it. Please, sir. Let me know what we are fighting against."
"Elliot, all I will say is it described a very graphic rape and murder that would be inflicted upon Olivia. At least we all know that we all will do everything in our power to prevent that from happening."
Elliot nodded and looked up at the cribs. "If you will excuse me, I need to go check on my partner. I think we will sleep here tonight. I think it might make her feel safer and more at home." he said before walking up to the cribs.
Upon entering the cribs, Elliot saw Munch sitting on one of the bunks with an arm around Olivia. Munch looked up at Elliot and slowly walked over to Elliot. Both men wore looks of deep concern for the lady who held a special place in both of their hearts.
"Has she said anything?" Elliot asked in a hushed tone, not wanting Olivia to hear.
"No." Munch replied simply. Munch looked over his shoulder back at Olivia and frowned. Her whole demeanor had changed, morphing her into another person. Looking at her now, Munch realized this was just a shell of the strong, independent woman he had come to know over the years. Munch looked back to Elliot. "Did the captain tell you Merritt Rook is alive?" he asked sullenly.
Elliot frowned. "Yes, he did."
"Do you think he will come after her?"
"I honestly don't know. When he had kidnapped Olivia, he never physically hurt her. I feel like if he ever wanted to hurt someone, it would be psychological, or maybe emotionally. I am honestly just confused about how Merritt Rook knew White... " Elliot said, suddenly trailing off.
"Elliot?" Munch asked, confused.
"I think I know how they know each other. Can you stay with her for a few more minutes?" Elliot asked. He gave a small smile when Munch nodded his consent and dashed out the doors.
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"Captain!" Elliot said, entering Cragen's office. Cragen looked up from his mountain of paperwork with a concerned look on his face.
"What is it?" Cragen asked. "Is Olivia alright?"
"She is fine. Munch is with her. I think I know how Rook and White are connected."
"How?"
"White is smart. He knows he can't do everything by himself, especially a crime of such an extreme. He needs someone who can help him with anything. Merritt Rook was underground. He needed someone who could help him remain hidden. I am unsure of how they found each other, but I am convinced that this is how they are connected."
Cragen thought for a moment and then looked back up at Elliot. "I think you are right."
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Upstairs, Munch was looking into Olivia's wide, unblinking eyes, trying desperately to figure out how to calm the detective.
"Olivia, I know you're scared right now, but you have to trust that everyone is doing and will continue to do everything in our power to keep you safe. We will find everyone who is involved in this, and will make sure they pay the price. But we need you to say something, do something, anything Olivia. Please." Munch begged her unchanging form.
Olivia slowly looked up at John, her gaze still glassy, her eyes unblinking.
With a monotone voice, showing no signs of emotion or carel, she said a simple five words.
"I am going to die."