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Today I had time to edit two chapters. The next one will come Tuesday evening. And then probably not until Saturday again.

Chapter 9.

Olivia suddenly felt dizzy. She tried to convince herself that it was just her anxiety. It was obvious to those around her that her nerves were getting the better of her. As they stood together, Dominick kept a worried eye on her. He grew more and more concerned.

"I'm fine, Dominick," Olivia sighed as she fanned him away. She didn't want him worrying about her. Especially since he was driving himself crazy worrying about her all the time.

"How are you fine, Liv? We get to watch the interrogation of the woman who hurt us," Dominick asked. Olivia blocked him out as she began to think more about what was happening.

She shuddered at the thought of seeing Dani's lawyer. Elliot had tried to keep the lawyer's identity a secret, but Olivia overheard him as they arrived.

Olivia hated the fact that her former friend was working for someone who had hurt her...just like he had before.

She couldn't understand how Rafael Barba could have sunk so low. He might look like the Barba she loved and cared about, but he acted very different. No matter how many times he claimed he was taking these cases to protect her, she didn't know how he could have done it.

"Olivia, you're not okay," Dominick said with concern in his voice.

He could feel Olivia shivering next to him, so he put his hands on her hips, hoping to stop the shaking. Olivia looked up at him as tears filled her eyes. Dominick was equally upset that his former mentor and friend was doing this to them.

"I know you're not okay...I'm sorry I even asked," Dominick caressed Olivia's hips with his thumbs. As tears streamed down Olivia's cheeks. He wanted to comfort her.

They were so focused on each other that they didn't even hear the door open. Ayanna stood and watched them for a moment before clearing her throat. They both jumped a little and turned to look at her. Dominick dropped his hands as his face turned red with embarrassment.

"Ayanna, it's not what it looks like," Olivia clarified. Ayanna just nodded before letting out a small sigh. She didn't want to make things harder for them after everything they had been through.

"Um, I wanted to see if you two were ready?" Ayanna had promised to keep the case quiet. The last thing anyone wanted was for the whole city to know that an NYPD Captain and her ADA had been drugged and slept together. That the whole accident was because someone was jealous.

Liv shook her head at the question, but did her best to keep her composure. She was so tired and knew that today was going to be even more exhausting than the days before. Olivia took a deep breath and closed her eyes before she felt Dominick's hand on her back. She enjoyed the warmth for a moment before opening her eyes.

They entered the viewing room together. Elliot and David Haden were standing there together. Olivia tried her hardest to avoid Dominickt's eyes as she walked away so that he would no longer touch her. David was the only one who wasn't at the party, but he had already promised not to make a big deal out of it. The media wouldn't be involved unless something leaked.

Olivia stood at the window and watched Rafael talk to Dani. The volume was off, so no one knew what was being said. All Olivia knew was that it wasn't something she wanted to say.

"Who's going in?" Olivia asked, her eyes still on Rafael.

"I-" Dominick began, but David Haden stopped him.

"You and Olivia are the victims. The OC was told they could work this case, so Stabler and Bell will be doing the interrogation," David replied.

Elliot stared at Olivia as he reached out to touch her. Olivia stepped back, muttering an apology as she moved out of the way. She didn't want to be touched... She just wanted to hear Dani's excuses.

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Elliot and Ayanna entered the interrogation room. As soon as the door closed, David reached over and turned up the volume. Olivia held her head up and listened. She was grateful that David was available and promised to help them.

Elliot sat down at the table and looked at the woman who had hurt his person.

"I will instruct my client not to speak," Rafael spoke.

"Then why are we here?" Ayanna said with an exasperated smile.

"I want to talk to Elliot," Dani spoke, looking directly at Elliot.

Elliot locked eyes with Dani as anger began to bubble up in his body. Elliot sat in silence for a few moments before he spoke. If she wanted to talk to him, he'd talk to her. That meant he'd get more information about the night everything happened.

"How did you get into the party that night? It was invitation only and there was a list of who was allowed in," Elliot spoke as he leaned forward. His shirt clung to his muscles and Dani couldn't help but stare.

"I didn't quit, El. I'm still a cop," Dani smiled. Elliot tried his best not to react. If Dani was still a cop, this case could get bigger than anyone wanted.

"Why did you do it?" Ayanna asked, but Dani completely ignored her. Dani was busy undressing Elliot with her eyes. She couldn't and didn't want to listen to the other detective.

"Dani, why did you do it? Tell me, why," Elliot breathed as he ran a hand over his neck. Dani leaned forward and bit her lower lip.

"When your wife died, you were single again. I don't think you should waste your time with Olivia if the two of you aren't meant to be. I'm meant to be with you, El. I've been lonely without you," Dani said quietly, her lower lip sticking out.

"Instead of just coming to me, you decided to drug two very important members of our town?" Elliot mused, his face flushing with anger.

"They enjoyed it, El. The way he kissed her skin... she couldn't keep her mouth shut when he was doing her," Dani smiled. As the words left her mouth, the door slammed open.

Everyone jumped as Olivia burst into the room. Dominick was hot on her trail.

"Do you realize how much damage you have done to us? You have ruined so many relationships. For what purpose? Jealousy?!" Olivia shook her head in disbelief. As hot tears streamed down her flushed cheeks.

A sick smile appeared on Dani's lips as she leaned back in her chair.

"Is that my problem? You were an obstacle and I just overcame it," Dani said hatefully.

"You drugged both of them, Dani!" Elliot shouted, as this whole interrogation was no longer going smoothly.

"Did you watch us have sex?" Olivia demanded as she tried to walk around the table, but Dominick grabbed her waist and stopped her. He had to admit that it wasn't easy to keep her in check, and he tightened his grip slightly.

"Maybe I did... Elliot, your girlfriend cheated on you. Do you want to see the video? Then you can know that I'm the one for you and not her."

Elliot breathed heavily as he watched Olivia struggle hard against Dominick's grip. She clenched her hands into fists and bit her lip as she tried to calm herself. Not only were they drugged. Dani recorded them having sex without their permission.

"I'm going to stop this right now," Barba said, but his client was already going again.

"Elliot, you have to know that she is not the right one for you. I am the only one for you!"

"You hurt my best friend Dani! Why would I want to be with you after you hurt her? After you taped her having sex?" Elliot demanded.

"I told you-" Rafael began, but Olivia stopped him.

"Show me the damn video!" Olivia yelled.

They were all sitting together watching the video. Dominick sat right next to Olivia, their hands clasped under the table. Dani had filmed them walking out of the building and to their SUV. They zoomed in and got a close-up of the whole process. Olivia couldn't believe it. She hadn't even noticed that a strange woman was videotaping them making out in the backseat.

"I can't believe she did that," Dominick whispered as he looked over at Olivia, who was crying again. She tried to fight back the tears, but watching the moment her life changed forever was getting to her.

"I think we've seen enough," Elliot huffed upset as he paused the video. Olivia noticed his disdainful expression as she turned to look at him.

The room cleared as Ayanna and Elliot went back to talk to Dani. Olivia and Dominick were alone and were able to talk privately for the first time in a while.

"How are you holding up?" Dominick asked, his hand rubbing her back gently. "It feels so strange to see that night from her perspective..." Olivia trailed off as she reached forward and grabbed a handkerchief.

"How are you doing with all this?" Olivia asked. She felt bad that she hadn't asked him how he was doing.

Dominick turned and looked at Olivia. He leaned against the wall and sighed.

"I feel like my life is falling apart. That because of what Dani did, my life will never be the same. I may lose Amanda and the girls over this," Dominick said. Olivia stood and walked over to him, her hands reaching for his. She squeezed them before speaking.

"To keep myself going, I have to think about how this was supposed to happen. It hurts, but maybe this is how it's supposed to be. As if the whole thing is driving us to where we need to be," Olivia said in a weak voice. Dominick nodded before dropping her hands and pulling her into a tight embrace.

Olivia took a shaky breath and rested her head on Dominick's shoulder. As soon as her head touched his shoulder, he could smell her vanilla scent, taking him back to the night.