Moments In Between

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Pairing: Alex/Olivia, Serena/Pearce
Disclaimer:  I own nothing.

Note:  Sorry it took me so long to update.  My life has been crazy lately.  Anyway, here it is.  I hope it meets your expectations.  Thanks for reading my little creation!

Chapter 18

"Hey you.  I'm glad you could make it."

"Hey Liv.  I hope I'm not too early.  I actually forgot what time Alex told me to be here."

"You're right on time.  Dinner will be ready in a few minutes."

Serena sniffed the air.  "Something smells glorious, which means Alex isn't the one cooking."

Olivia shrugged and gave her a lopsided grin.  "What can I say?  I didn't fall for her because of her culinary skills."

"Oh I almost forgot."  Serena handed Olivia a bag as she walked in.  "I know you guys said not to bring anything, but Alex mentioned how much you loved cheesecake so I picked some up from Savoy's."

Olivia's eyes widened with delight.  "Serena, I think I just fell in love with you."

"Is that so, Detective?"

Serena and Olivia turned to see Alex coming down the hall.  "Should I even ask why my girlfriend is in love with you now?"

Serena smiled and held up her hands in defense.  "Easy Cabot.  I'm not putting the moves on your woman.  I just brought her cheesecake."

Alex laughed as she gave Serena a quick hug.  "That makes sense.  The key to Olivia's heart is through that bottomless pit she calls a stomach."

"Hey!  I can't help it if I have high metabolism."  Olivia said taking the dessert into the kitchen.

Serena slipped off her coat and handed it to Alex.  "Consider yourself lucky, Olivia.  Most women would kill to be able to eat whatever they want and not gain weight.  I am one of them."

"Please!  You look fabulous, Serena."  Olivia called back.

"You are always so good for my ego, Liv."

Serena followed Alex into the living-room and sat down.  Shortly after, Olivia brought a bottle of wine out of the kitchen and joined them.  They each had a glass as they made small talk while they waited.

"So...how are things at work?"  Olivia asked.

"The same old.  Jack is still being stubborn as hell and going after what he wants whether it's right or not."

"I take my hat off to you, my friend.  I don't know if I could work so closely with Jack McCoy and not resort to violence."

Serena laughed.  "I can see the headlines now.  Cabot heiress charged with murder by strangulation."

"That would never happen.  Cabots don't get their hands dirty with things like that.  A Cabot would simply put a hit out on him and be done with it."  Olivia supplied earning her a glare from Alex which only made her and Serena laugh harder.

Serena looked at Olivia for a moment once the laughter had died down.  "Do you have to be somewhere, Olivia?"

"No.  Why?"

"You just keep looking at your watch, that's all."

"Oh!"  Olivia tried to think fast.   "I was uh... I was... just making sure I didn't leave the food in the oven too long."

Serena seemed pacified and nodded.  Luckily, she missed the panicked look that crossed Alex's face.

"More wine?"  Olivia asked quickly.

"None for me.  As a matter of fact... Alex do you mind?  You know how alcohol goes right through me."

"Sure.  You know where everything is."

Alex waited until Serena had disappeared into the bathroom down the hall before turning back to Olivia.

"Where the hell is Pearce?!  You did tell her six right?"

Olivia shrugged.  "I spoke with her yesterday and she promised that she'd be here.  Maybe there was some kind of an emergency or...."

They both froze at the sound of the doorbell.

"That must be her.  Keep your fingers crossed, sweetie."  Alex said making her way to the door.

"I'm keeping everything crossed."  Olivia mumbled.

Alex smiled brightly as she opened the door.  "Well if it isn't our very own friendly doctor."

"Alex, hello."

"Please come in.  Were getting a little worried that you weren't going to make it."

"I'm sorry I'm a tad late.  Traffic was a nightmare for some reason."

Alex stepped aside and waited for Pearce to hand over her jacket.  She took the opportunity to appraise the doctor's attire.  Pearce had on a pair of dark jeans with a dark green button down shirt that brought out her matching eyes and seemed to cling in all the right places.  Her long hair fell in loose waves over her shoulders.  She looked much younger than she usually did, Alex thought.    Serena isn't going to stand a chance.

Alex blinked when she suddenly realized that Pearce had been speaking to her.  "Olivia told me that you were a bit of a wine connoisseur.  So I thought you might appreciate this."

Alex took the offered bottle from her hands.  "You didn't have to bring anything, Pearce...."  Her eyes widened when she saw the label and year.  "...But I am so glad that you did.  Very nice.  Are you sure you want to part with such a great bottle?  This is a bit expensive for a simple dinner with friends."

Pearce shrugged.  "Consider it a late thank you for getting rid of Dr. Felder for me."

"Well, I can't take much credit for that, but I will definitely take the wine.  Thank you."

"You're quite welcome."  Alex gestured for her to follow her into the living-room and she did.  "I hear that Dr. Felder made a deal."

"Fortunately yes, which saves us the trouble of a trial.  To be honest, I'm relieved.  The case had a few holes and I would have hated seeing him walk on some technicality."

"I doubt that would've happened.  From what I've heard, you're quite the opponent in the courtroom."

"Who told you that?  Liv?"

"Maybe... maybe not."  Pearce smirked and her eyes twinkled.  For a moment, Alex faltered.  She couldn't put her finger on it, but there was definitely something about the doctor that made her unbelievable attractive.

Olivia came around the corner and smiled.  "Hey Doc! You made it.  I hope you brought an appetite because dinner is ready and I made lots."

Pearce followed Olivia and Alex over to the dining table.  She smiled when she saw the spread laid out.  Olivia wasn't exaggerating.  It looked to be enough food for ten instead of three.

"Wow!"

"Liv tends to become a mad woman when she starts cooking for people."

"Well it certainly looks great."  Suddenly Pearce saw that there were four place settings instead of three.  "Looks like you may have set one place too many in your enthusiasm though."

"Well...."  Olivia bit her lip.  "...not exactly."

Pearce eyed her friend closely.   "What do you mean... not exactly?"

"Alex, I cannot believe that you alphabetize the contents of your medicine cabinets.  You do know that you have taken anal to a completely new level, right?"

All three women turned.  Pearce stopped as she saw the owner of the distinctive voice.  Serena finally looked up and met a familiar pair of green eyes.  For a moment, time seemed to stand still.

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Pearce and Serena stared at one another from across the room for what seemed like forever.  Neither said a word, just stared.  Alex and Olivia glanced back and forth between them.  Olivia shook her head.  She had to admit that Alex had been right.  There was definitely something between the two.

"Um... Serena, Pearce.... You two remember one another don't you?"  Alex said nervously.

Serena shot Alex a steel glare while Pearce did the same to Olivia.  Serena smiled and tried to relax as she met Pearce's eyes again.

"Of course.  It hasn't been that long.  How are you, Doctor?"

"I'm well... and you?"

"Wonderful."

They fell into an awkward silence again.  Luckily Olivia was able to break the tension by announcing that dinner was ready.  Alex and Olivia deliberately took the seats at each end of the table forcing the other two women to sit across from one another.  Once everyone was settled, they dug into their meals.

When Serena took her first bite, her eyes rolled back into her head and she moaned.  Pearce gasped.

"Oh my God.  Olivia, this is wonderful."

"Thanks Serena."

Pearce nodded in agreement.  "You're quite the cook aren't you?  This is amazing."

Olivia blushed slightly at the compliment.  "That's quite a compliment coming from a bonafide Italian."

"Italian?  I didn't know that, Pearce."  Alex asked hoping to get Pearce to open up more for Serena's sake.

Pearce swallowed and wiped her mouth with the napkin before speaking.  "I'm only part Italian.  My father is actually American.  He spent a great deal of his career over seas.  I was schooled in England... thus the accent.  The Italian part is courtesy of my mother."

"I suppose that's where you get that exotic look?"

Pearce chuckled.  "Is that what they're calling it these days?"

She and Alex laughed.  Olivia noticed that Serena had grown a little quiet and tried to bring her back into the conversation.

"So Serena.... do you still paint?"

Serena shrugged.  "When I get the time... which is never as of late."

"You're an artist?"  Pearce asked genuinely intrigued.

Serena blushed.  "I wouldn't go that far.  I always enjoyed drawing when I was a kid.  I draw and paint now because it relaxes me.  I do a lot of sketches mostly.  It's nothing special."

"Oh don't be modest, Serena.  You're work is great."  Alex took a sip of her wine and turned to Pearce.  "I don't know why she's never had a showing.  It's not like she hasn't received offers.  She's really quite good, but she won't listen to me.  She thinks I'm biased."

"You are.  You're my best friend.  You'd like my work no matter what."

"Serena, you know I can be brutally honest."  She glanced at Pearce.  "See what I mean?  Maybe you can convince her."

"I'm a big fan of art.  I studied a little contemporary art before I got serious about medicine."

"Well, I'm quite certain that I'm not as good as what you've been exposed to."  Serena said bashfully.

"I'd really like to see some... if you wouldn't mind that is?  I know how you artists can be."  Pearce said with a touch of flirtation staring into the blue eyes across from her.

"And how do you perceive artist to be, Doctor?"

"Extremely complex individuals who are protective and passionate about their work."

Serena swallowed hard.  "You might have a point, but... I'm sure I could make an exception for you."

Olivia scratched the back of her neck and looked across the table at Alex.  They both could see the smoldering looks passing between the two women.  It was almost like she and Alex didn't exist.  She shifted her eyes towards the kitchen silently communicating with Alex.

Alex nodded.  "I don't know about you guys, but I still have just enough room for the delicious dessert that Serena brought.  Sweetheart, could you give me a hand in the kitchen?"

"Sure."  She smirked at Pearce when she got up.  "We'll be right back."

Suddenly alone at the table, Serena and Pearce looked at one another nervously.  "Why do I get the feeling that this dinner was a set up?"

Pearce smiled and nodded.  "Yes.  It does feel that way, doesn't it?"

"Look... I'm sorry.  I had nothing to do with this, but I'm sure that Alex did."

"Neither did I, but I'm fairly certain that Olivia was in on it as well."

Suddenly remembering the dare that Alex had challenged her to, Serena couldn't help but laugh.  She realized that Alex had played her perfectly.  Damn you, Cabot!

"What's so funny?"

"Nothing.  I was just thinking.... this sort of feels like a blind date."

Pearce took a sip of her wine then slowly placed the glass back on the table.  She met Serena's eyes and held them for a moment.  "Is that such a bad thing?"

Serena tried her best to hide the heated blush rising along her neck.  She cleared her throat and attempted to remain cool.  "Now that I think about it...no.  I don't think it's bad at all."

Okay, Southerlyn.  This is it.  Just ask her to lunch or something.  Yeah, lunch... lunch isn't such a big deal.

"Pearce...."

"Yes."

"Uh..."  She opened her mouth but the words wouldn't come.  Pearce raised a brow.  Serena shook her head and decided to just take the plunge.  "Pearce... do you... do you... like lunch?"

Okay, that did not come out right.  She must think I'm a complete idiot!

God, can this woman be any more adorable?   Pearce thought to herself as she tried to hide the smirk threatening to emerge.   "Lunch?  Yes, I love... lunch.  It's one of my favorite times of day."

Serena smiled softly.  She knew Pearce was trying to make her feel better and she appreciated it.  "Well, since you like lunch and I like lunch... would you like to have lunch or something together sometime?"

"I'd like that very much."

"How's tomorrow?"   Serena blurted out.   Wow!  Where did that come from?

"Tomorrow would be great if I didn't have to meet with twelve eager interns."

Pearce saw the look of disappointment cross Serena's features and she immediately wanted to remove it.  "I seriously doubt that you'd like the wonderful mystery meat of Bellevue's cafeteria, but I've been told that the gourmet green Jell-O is spectacular.... if you are still so inclined?"

"Green Jell-O huh?"

Pearce nodded.  "It's one of a kind."

"Well, I am rather partial to the color green."  She said flirtatiously looking at Pearce's green eyes.  "How could I resist the opportunity to treat a beautiful woman to gourmet Jell-O?"

Pearce felt a blush rising in her cheeks.  "Careful Ms. Southerlyn.  Flattery will get you everywhere with me."

"That's good to know, Doctor.  So, it's a date?"

"It's a date."

Alex cleared her throat a little louder than usual to signal their return.  "Who's up for Savoy's famous cheesecake?"

"Mmm...cheesecake is my favorite."  Pearce replied looking at Serena.  Serena smirked and filed the information away for later.

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After dinner, Olivia took Pearce off to the living-room to watch football while Alex and Serena did the dishes.

"Oh my God!  Did you see that?!  That was awesome!"

Pearce frowned.  "I can't believe you like watching this.  It's so brutal and violent."  Pearce said still trying to understand the point of the game.

"This coming from a woman who likes to kick-box."  Olivia laughed.

"Oh, that is not the same!  You've never seen me go around tackling people for the sport of it.  If I've ever tackled someone, it was for good cause."

Olivia rolled her eyes.  "Anyway... watching football is an American tradition.  You're part American so get with it."

Pearce narrowed her eyes at the screen as the players piled up on top of one another.  "I think I'll stick with my own traditions, thank you."

"And just what do they do in jolly old England."  Olivia asked in a flourished fake English accent that would have done the Queen Mother proud.

Pearce laughed.  "That wasn't half bad.  And for your information, we watch football too.  You all call it soccer.  I used to be rather good at it, if I say so myself."

"Soccer?"  Olivia frowned.  "Sounds kind of wussy to me."

"It is not wussy."

"Oh come on, Doc.  I bet you didn't even get your little uniform dirty."  Olivia made a face and Pearce punched her arm.  "See?  You are violent."

"Whatever."

They fell into a long silence, both drinking their sodas as they watched the game.  Olivia knew what she wanted to say, but she waited a while before bringing it up.

"She really likes you, you know?"  She said out of the blue.

Pearce nodded silently, never taking her eyes off of the screen.

"She's been through a lot over the last couple of years and.... her heart is probably as fragile as yours."

Pearce turned her head and looked at Olivia for a moment.  It still took her by surprise how well she and Olivia knew one another, even though they had only met a few months ago.

"You don't have to worry, Olivia.  I like her too.  I really do."

"Good because both of you are my friends and I don't want to see either of you hurt."

"I don't think that's going to happen."

"You know....."  Pearce was startled as Olivia leaped from the sofa suddenly yelling at the television screen.  "Oh hell no!  You fucking idiot!"

Olivia turned around and looked at a completely confused Pearce.  "Did you see that?  That idiot threw an interception at the five yard line!  Fucking idiot!"

Pearce simply nodded and agreed with her.  "You're right.  What a wanker.  That was a retched error."

"Doc...."  Olivia rolled her eyes and whined as she fell back against the sofa.  "...you can't say things like wanker and retched error when you're watching American football."

"What?  I was simply agreeing with you."

Olivia narrowed her eyes and shook her head.  "You know what, Doc?  One of these days I'm going to teach you the importance of this game and how to properly insult the players."

"Right.  Wait...."  Pearce suddenly looked even more confused.  "There is certain way I have to shout insults?"

Olivia shook her head and went back to watching the game.  "Never mind, Doc."

Meanwhile in the kitchen, Serena could hear Olivia yelling.  She looked at Alex who only waved her off and continued loading the dishwasher.

"That's just Liv watching the game.  Watching the game is a sacred experience for her."

Serena laughed.  "Does she always get that vocal?"

"Of course.  She says that it's a tradition.... and blah, blah, blah."  Alex waved her hands around as she spoke.  "She's probably in there trying to teach Pearce to do the same.  I don't complain though.  She's usually very.... shall I say.... frisky after watching a game."  Alex grinned.

Serena covered her ears.  "Way too much information, Cabot."

Alex shrugged her shoulders.  "Don't knock it.  If she teaches Pearce about the game...who knows?  It might have the same affect on her too."

Serena blushed deeply at the mention of the doctor.  Alex smiled and leaned back against the counter.  "So... you finally wised up and asked her out, huh?"

Serena nodded.  "I didn't have much of a choice...since you planned this whole thing."

Alex played innocent.  "I don't know what you mean."

"Cut the crap, Cabot.  You baited me to take that dare because you knew you were going to invite us both here tonight.  Just admit it."

Alex laughed.  "I was just trying to help things along.  It's obvious that you are quite smitten with her."

Serena smiled wistfully.  "Yes, I guess I am.  She's just so different from anyone I've ever met."

"I remember feeling the same way about Liv when we first met.  It was like everything else stopped when she came into the room."

"You guys seem really happy.  I guess you've both figured out how to be in love and manage to work together."

"We're getting the hang of it.  And yes, we are happy.  I honestly don't know how I lived without her before.  She makes everything in my life make sense."

"You're so lucky.  Olivia really is a great catch."

"I have a feeling that your luck is about to change too."  Alex raised a brow.  "The hot doc is quite a catch as well.  And since you did hold up your end of the dare, I guess I'll be picking up the tab for your date after all."

"I guess you will.  I might even pick the most expensive restaurant in the city too."  Serena teased.

"For that smile on your face right now... I'd gladly pay whatever the price."

Serena's eyes softened and she gave Alex a hug.  "Now I remember why you've been my best friend for years.  Thank you, Alex."

Alex returned the hug.  "You're welcome.  Now, let's cut this mushy stuff out and go watch the game with the girls."

"But Alex... I don't really like football."

"Neither do I, but I love to make Olivia explain things to me.  She gets all intense and it makes her feel in charge."  She turned to Serena and winked.  "Ask Pearce a few questions.  Trust me.  You will thank me later."

The four women sat and watched the game.  Serena took Alex's advice and asked Pearce a few questions.  Even though the doctor didn't know much about the game either, it still opened up a new venue of conversation for them.  They talked for what felt like forever and found that they had more in common than they would have ever guessed.  Pearce was simply enchanted with the blonde and Serena hung on her every word.

About an hour later, Pearce glanced at her watch and insisted that it was time for her to take her leave.  When Serena said the same, the doctor extended an invitation to give her a ride home.  She was delighted when Serena accepted.

Alex and Olivia walked them out together and waved goodbye.  Alex closed the door behind them and sighed in contentment.  She followed Olivia back into the living-room and collapsed on the sofa.  Olivia stared down at her with a smile.

"You look extremely pleased with yourself."

"I think dinner was success.  They're going to have lunch together."  Alex said pulling Olivia down on the sofa.  Once Olivia was settled, Alex curled up in her lap.

"Pearce told me.  I have to admit it.  I think you were right about those two.  I haven't seen Serena smile like that in ages and I think I saw Pearce actually blushing a few times.  They seem to have a lot in common too."

"I told ya!"  Alex beamed.

Olivia rolled her eyes before kissing her.

Chapter 19

The ride to Serena's place was fairly quiet.  The conversation was polite and basic at best.  Serena had begun to wonder if she had been wrong.  Maybe Pearce wasn't interested in her after all.  Maybe the doctor was simply being polite when she agreed to their lunch date.

Pearce glanced over at the blonde and found her staring out the window with a thoughtful expression on her face.  For reasons unknown to her, Serena had grown extremely quiet since they left Alex's home.  Pearce tried to think of another topic to strike up another conversation, but nothing seemed to come to mind.  She shook her head and laughed to herself.

Years of an Ivy League education and you can't even manage to make small talk with the woman! This is just splendid!

A few minutes later, Pearce pulled up to the curb and switched off the ignition.  "I think we're here."

Serena blinked and turned to her companion and smiled shyly.  She was so deep in thought, she wasn't even aware that they had arrived.

"Yes we are.  Thank you for driving me home.  I appreciate it."

Serena was about to open the door when Pearce placed her hand on her forearm stopping her.  Serena looked down at the soft hand setting her skin on fire.

"You don't actually think I'm going to drop you off at the curb, do you?  I do have some manners, you know."

Serena opened her mouth to answer but was dumb struck by the gorgeous dimpled smile Pearce flashed.  She waited patiently as Pearce got out and came around to her side.  Pearce opened the door and extended her hand.  Serena raised a surprised brow.

Where did this woman come from?"

Serena took her hand and was pleasantly surprised when Pearce kept it enclosed in her own as they walked up the steps and only let go when they reached the entrance to the lobby.

"Well.... again... thank you for the ride."

"It was my pleasure... really."

They both stood there simply staring.  Serena finally tore her eyes away and cleared her throat.  "I guess... I'll see you."

"Tomorrow... right?"

Serena's eyes lit up.  "Of course.  I owe you a serving of green Jell-O."

"Can't wait."

"Well... goodnight."

"Goodnight."

Serena reluctantly turned to enter her building and Pearce took a few steps down, but suddenly stopped.  She looked back and saw the blonde still in the doorway.

"Serena wait!"

"Yes."

Pearce opened her mouth, but no words would come.  Serena frowned.  The doctor looked almost frustrated.  Pearce shook her head and suddenly stalked back up the steps.  Without a single word, she took Serena by the hand and pulled her close.  The doctor held her so close, Serena could smell the intoxicating scent of her perfume.  She let out a soft gasp as Pearce leaned in.

The kiss was tender and impossibly sweet.  When they pulled apart, Serena's eyes were still closed and she was sure that she was no longer breathing.  When she opened her eyes, she was staring into a pair of shining emerald eyes.

Pearce smiled nervously.  "I'm sorry.  I... I just thought it might be better if we went ahead and got that awkward first kiss out of the way."

When Serena didn't say anything, Pearce began to wonder if she had overstepped.  "Oh God.  Forgive me if I was too forward.  I would never...."

Serena chuckled glad to see the ever cool and collected doctor a little unnerved.  She placed her fingertips over Pearce's lips.  They felt velvety soft to the touch.

"I think I can forgive you, especially for something as nice as the perfect first kiss."

"Good."

They stood embracing one another for a long time, neither wanting to let go just yet.  It was Pearce who finally broke the silence.

"I think I should probably go now before I push my luck and try and kiss you again."

"I don't think I'd resist much."

"That's good to know."  She took a step back and removed her hands from Serena's waist.  "So... I'll see you tomorrow... for lunch?"

"I'll be there."

"Goodnight, Counselor.  Sweet dreams."

For the first time in a long time, they just might be.  Serena thought.   "Goodnight, Doctor."

Pearce smiled all the way back to her car unaware that the blonde wore a matching smile of her own as she made her way up to her apartment.  Both were looking forward to a new beginning and secretly hoping that they'd both had their very last first kiss.

Thirty minutes later, Alex grinned as she ended her call with Serena.  "I knew it!  I knew it!"

"Knew what?"  Olivia asked.

Alex smiled gleefully.  "Pearce kissed her goodnight.  I was so right about those two."

Olivia laughed at her enthusiasm.  "Am I going to have to worry about you playing matchmaker with all of our single friends from now on?"

"I don't know.  I am pretty good at it.  Maybe I could fix Fin up with that nice clerk that works in my office.  She seems really hip... you know... his type.  I think they'd make a good fit.  Oh!  Then I could find someone for John."

"If you manage to find someone compatible with Munch, I'll shave my head."

"You don't think I can."  Alex countered.

"Alex, this is John Munch we're talking about."

Alex bit her lip.  "You have a point."

"What has made you so interested in fixing all of our single friends up?"

Alex shrugged.  "Maybe I want to see everyone else as deliriously happy as I am."

"You're that happy...with me?"

"I am."

"Even with my brooding moods and...."

Alex put a finger to Olivia's lips.  "You have brought nothing but complete happiness into my life.  I feel more alive than ever before.  I love everything about my life now....because you're in it.  I love you so much.... from the moment I wake up till the moment I fall asleep at night  and every single moment in between."

Olivia blinked.  Hearing Alex speak this way about her still caught her off guard.  She pulled the blonde down into her lap and kissed her thoroughly.  She pulled back and rested her forehead against Alex's.

"I am so completely in love with you, Ms. Cabot."  She looked into blue eyes and struggled to find the right words to express how she felt.  Truthfully, there were no words.  "You're.... You're my heart, my world.... my life."

Alex smiled that smile that was only meant for her.  "And you are mine, Detective."

"I have an idea.  How about we concentrate on something better than matchmaking for little while?"

Alex grinned at the smoldering look in Olivia's eyes.  "What did you have in mind?"

"Something like...."  She leaned in and kissed her lips and slowly worked her way down her jaw until she reached her earlobe.  The raked it with her teeth causing Alex to hiss and squirm in her lap.  She chuckled.  ".... And maybe a little of this."  Alex moaned when she slipped her hand under the sweater and cupped her breast.  ".... and if you're good.... lots of this."  She placed wet kisses along the length of her neck.

Again Alex moaned and smiled.  "This could take a lot of concentration."

"You have my undivided attention, Counselor."

"No game to watch?"

"The only thing I want to watch.... is you."  Olivia's voice dropped slightly causing Alex to shiver.

"In that case...."  Alex stood and held her hands out to Olivia.  She pulled her to her feet.  "Care to take this to the bedroom?"

Olivia pulled her close and kissed her deeply.  "Always, Counselor.  Always."

Fin.