As she notices her appearance, Alex can't help but let out a small laugh. "Hey, Liv, how was your sleep?"
With a sheepish grin, Olivia responds, "Oh, you know me, I just love embarrassing myself." She rubs her temples, probably still feeling the lingering effects of the alcohol from the previous night.
Casey eyes the plates of French toast and offers Elliot a compliment. "Looks delicious. Thanks, Elliot. Maybe I should stay here more often."
Alex chimes in with a laugh, adding, "You should, but don't count on Elliot to cook regularly; he rarely does."
Casey turns the conversation to Olivia's date with Cassidy, asking casually, "So, Olivia, I heard you had a date with Cassidy a few nights ago. How did that go?"
Olivia reflects on her date with Cassidy, a smile playing on her lips. "Oh, it was good. He was a real gentleman. Held the door open for me, pulled my chair, paid for dinner, and even told me I was pretty." She blushes slightly at the memory.
Casey bluntly enquires, "Did you guys end up hooking up?"
Olivia playfully retorts, "I don't kiss and tell Case."
Elliot, who's washing the dishes, tightens his grip on the plate, suppressing his jealousy as he overhears the conversation.
"I'll be back," Elliot mutters, trying to control his emotions as he steps away toward his room.
Olivia continues, "But no, he didn't even kiss me. We shared our first kiss at his house during a dare, and honestly, he's not the best kisser. Elliot was so much better.
Alex and Casey share a smirk, their previous night of fun and fooling around fresh on their minds. Alex responds, "You know we had fun and fooled around."
Casey prepares to leave.
"Yeah, that tongue does wonders," she replies, clearly enjoying the previous night's activities. She says farewell to Olivia, promising to text her soon, and adds a cheerful, "Bye Olivia, catch up for girls' night soon!" before exiting the room.
Alex gazes at Casey's retreating figure, her eyes filled with genuine affection.
"She's amazing," Alex expresses, watching Casey walk away.
Olivia responds, "I'm glad you found someone who makes you happy, Alex. You deserve it."
Alex turns the conversation back to Olivia, offering support. "So don't you. Brian seems like a nice guy!"
Olivia agrees, "He's great." In her mind, she silently compares Brian to Elliot but brushes the thought aside.
Alex expresses her support, "That's good. You deserve someone who will treat you well and give you an amazing orgasm."
With a slight shift in subject, Olivia replies, "Yeah, but I'm going to head out." She approaches Elliot's door and knocks on it.
Elliot, engrossed in his punching bag, calls out, "Come in."
Olivia enters the room and struggles to articulate her thoughts. She's momentarily mesmerized by the sight of his muscles in motion, feeling a mixture of attraction and distraction.
Elliot, with a hint of irritation, urges her to speak, "Spit it out, junior." His tone carries a hint of resentment, his frustration evident after overhearing Olivia mention Cassidy.
Olivia expresses her gratitude, "Thanks for breakfast and everything."
Elliot, with an edge to his voice, replies, "You're welcome. Next time you want to behave like a ho, don't expect me to help you."
Olivia, her voice quiet, admits, "I-I was drunk, and I didn't mean to act like that."
Elliot ceases his boxing and gazes at her; his eyebrow raised in skepticism. "Sure, you weren't trying to get Cassidy's attention," he remarks.
Olivia, filled with indignation, glares at Elliot and says, "Fuck you, Elliot Stabler." She turns around in hurt and leaves, slamming the front door behind her. A moment later, Elliot emerges into the room.
Seeing Elliot's arrival, Alex enquires, "So why is she pissed off? She was fine until you two were in the room together."
Elliot confesses, "I might have blamed her for acting how she did last night to get Cassidy's attention."
Alex rebukes him, "Elliot, you're such a jackass. You'd better fix this."
Elliot enters Olivia's office with two cups of coffee and places them on her desk.
"Olivia, can we talk?" Elliot asks.
Olivia doesn't even glance at him. She stands up, takes the coffee, and dumps it into the trash.
Munch chimes in, "Hey, I would've drunk that."
Olivia retorts, "Feel free to dig it out of the trash."
Fin observes, "Someone's in a mood today."
Elliot pleads, "Olivia, please."
Olivia firmly responds, "Elliot, please, just leave me alone."
Elliot concedes, "Fine, but this conversation isn't over."
Despite Elliot's attempt to reconcile, Olivia remains distant and ignores him throughout the day, only speaking to him when strictly necessary.
As the day draws to a close, they are involved in a case, and a stakeout is required. Olivia maintains her stoic silence, only uttering necessary words during the stakeout.
As the work day concludes, Cassidy approaches Olivia, asking, "Hey, Olivia, are you ready to go?"
Olivia smiles warmly at Cassidy, replying, "Hey Brian, yeah, let's go."
Without even a glance towards Elliot, she bids farewell, saying, "Bye Jeffries, bye Munch, bye Fin."
Cassidy and Olivia embark on their second date, and he drives her back to her home. As they arrive at her front door, he escorts her to the entrance.
Cassidy, his voice filled with genuine affection, expresses, "I know we haven't been going on dates that long, but I feel a deep connection with you, Olivia. I want to take our relationship to the next level. We can take our time, but Olivia, will you be my girlfriend?"
Olivia's face lights up with a smile, her eyes sparkling with happiness.
"Oh, Brian, I'd absolutely love to be your girlfriend," she replies.
Brian leans in and places a gentle, affectionate kiss on her lips.
"Later, babe." He smiles.
After the heartwarming moment with Cassidy, Olivia immediately dials Alex's number.
"Guess who just asked me to be his girlfriend," Olivia exclaims, and Alex's excited response can be heard behind Elliot's blaring music.
Olivia barges into Elliot's room and demands, "Turn that crap down, Elliot!"
Alex joins in the excitement, saying, "Brian asked you to be his girlfriend, Liv? That's fantastic! Come over!"
Elliot's anger simmers as he watches Olivia's happiness. In retaliation, he decides to make a move of his own. He pulls out his phone and texts Kathy, requesting her to come over.
Knock knock
Alex welcomes Olivia into the apartment and then hears another knock on the door.
Alex looks puzzled and says, "Who the hell?"
The door opens, and Elliot greets Dani with a kiss, asserting his own agenda.
"Why's cock block here?" Says Dani, rolling her eyes.
"That's just Alex's friend, that's all." Says Elliot
Elliot, determined to reciprocate, wastes no time in his approach. "Will you be my girlfriend?" he asks Dani directly.
A mix of surprise and confusion washes over Elliot's face as Dani responds with a firm and amused tone. "Didn't I tell you not to contact me?" she retorts, chuckling at the audacity of his approach.
Despite Dani's previous warning, Elliot presses on with his advances.
"Yes, but I've missed you," he confesses, closing the gap and planting a kiss on her lips. However, before things can escalate, Dani succumbs to sleep, putting a pause on the unfolding scene.
Olivia's thoughts remain fixated on the image of Dani being intimate with Elliot, her eyes involuntarily betraying her feelings.
Alex, noticing Olivia's distraction, brings a glass of wine to her and gently inquires, "Liv, are you okay?"
Olivia's thoughts remain fixated on the image of Dani being intimate with Elliot, her eyes involuntarily betraying her feelings.
Alex, noticing Olivia's distraction, brings a glass of wine to her and gently inquires, "Liv, are you okay?"
Olivia forces a smile and responds, "Just a bit tired."
Alex, filled with understanding, offers, "Don't worry; we can celebrate some other time. You're always welcome to stay here."
Olivia shakes her head gently and declines, "No, it's fine, Alex. I have to get up early for work. But thank you. Love you. See you." With that, she bids farewell and leaves the apartment.
Hearing the door close, Elliot notices Olivia's swift departure, prompting a question. "She left so soon?" he asks a hint of surprise in his voice.
Alex's question lingers in the air, a hint of mockery in her tone. "Um, yeah, why do you care? Isn't your girlfriend here?" she inquires, her voice dripping with sarcasm.
A pang of realization hits Elliot as he registers his mistake. He hastily corrects himself, his voice filled with false bravado.
"Um, I don't care, and yes, my girlfriend is here. I think it's time I settled down," he responds. I think it's time I settle down." Says Elliot
Alex laughs heartily, unable to fully conceal her amusement at the unexpected turn of events.
"Wow, I never thought I'd see the day," she remarks, shaking her head in disbelief. With a smirk, she enters her room, leaving Elliot alone with his thoughts.
As Olivia approaches the precinct, her steps falter as she bears witness to an unexpected sight. Elliot and Dani are engaged in a passionate kiss near the stairs. Elliot is kissing Dani on purpose, knowing Olivia will see.
Olivia can't help but express her annoyance as she passes by, her tone tinged with irritation.
"Can you two take your little lovebird show elsewhere? Thanks," she huffs, continuing on her way.
A subtle smirk curls Elliot's lips as he responds, his voice dripping with snark. "Well, look who's decided to come out of her shell. What, did you finally find someone who can tolerate your gloomy-ass attitude?"
As she enters the precinct, Olivia tries to shake off the irritation caused by Elliot's remark. Fortunately, Cassidy is there to break the tension with a warm greeting. He gently kisses her on the lips and says, "Hey, babe."
"Hey." Says Olivia in a passive-aggressive tone
Elliot follows Olivia into the precinct, and their interactions take a passive-aggressive turn.
Elliot, his presence now felt, pipes up. "Mind keeping the PDA down a notch," he remarks, his tone dripping with sarcasm.
Olivia's response is direct and blunt, a veiled reference to the scene outside.
"Oh, really, Stabler? I saw how your girlfriend had you practically down her throat out there," she retorts, her voice laced with subtle jealousy.
Elliot, quick-witted as always, counters with a smug grin, "Jealous of me and my girlfriend, are you?"
Olivia, her frustration reaching a boiling point, makes a scathing remark at Elliot.
"Wow, congratulations on finally getting a girlfriend and not a hooker! Finally, I settled down. Who would've seen the day?" she snapped, her acidic sarcasm betraying her irritation.
Captain Cragen instructs Elliot and Olivia to keep an eye out for a suspect, while Munch and Fin cover the other side.
Elliot responds, "We're on it, Cap."
They settle into their vehicle and wait patiently for thirty minutes, the silence in the car growing heavier by the minute.
Elliot breaks the tense silence, offering a sincere apology.
"Listen, I'm sorry for everything. I was being a total dick, and you didn't deserve that," he says, his voice filled with regret.
Olivia responds in a more lighthearted tone, a small smile playing on her lips.
"Yeah, you think," she chuckles, appreciating his apology.
Elliot gazes intently at Olivia, a hint of vulnerability in his eyes.
"Yeah, I know," he replies, his voice tender.
Olivia looks back at him, her own gaze meeting his intense blue eyes.
"I'm sorry too," she says, her voice softening. "I don't like fighting with you either."
As their moment of reconciliation is about to reach its peak, Fin's voice crackles through the radio, shattering the intimate atmosphere.
"He's on the move, go go go!" Fin urges with urgency.
Elliot and Olivia's gaze breaks and the fleeting moment of connection is interrupted by the demands of the case.