I'm making an attempt at another full length story only this time it's A/O. Disclaimer: I own nothing all SVU characters belong to Dick Wolf, no infringement intended. Enjoy!

Chapter One

Alex stepped out of the airport and took a deep breath. The city still smelled like rotting garbage and diesel exhaust, and she couldn't be happier to breathe in the city. She waited for a cab and then headed to the hotel the Marshal's had set her up in until she could get her own place. While watching the city pass by the window she thought about what she was going to do after getting set up in her room. She was going to see Olivia. She smiled as she thought about the brunette; thinking of Olivia was the only thing that had gotten her through her time in Witness Protection.

Alex made her way into the hotel room and sat down on the edge of the bed. She reached into her wallet and pulled out the small picture of her and Olivia that she had kept hidden in her purse. The edges were worn from all the times she would pull it out late at night to see Olivia's face. Alex lay back on the bed and stared at the picture, it had been taken a little over a week before she was shot. They had just won a difficult case and were preparing to go out for a celebratory drink. Elliot was playing around with a camera trying to convince Olivia to let him take her picture which she was refusing. Alex, who was sitting in Olivia's chair, reached up and quickly pulled her girlfriend down onto her lap wrapping her arms around her waist and placing her head on Olivia's shoulder. Alex smiled at the photo she didn't think either had ever looked happier. They had only been dating about a month when she was whisked away into the program. Alex loved what brief time they had had together, even though they hadn't had the chance to take the relationship to the next level. They had both wanted to take things slow because they felt that there was something real between them and they didn't want to mess it up before it got started. Alex sighed as she thought back to the plans they had for the weekend but were snuffed out the night she was shot. Alex had asked Olivia to go away with her for the weekend and Olivia had accepted. Alex's aunt had a home on Martha's Vineyard and Alex was welcome to use it anytime she wanted. She felt it would be the perfect way for her and Olivia to have some time alone as well as advance their relationship. Alex pushed those thoughts from her mind and changed clothes preparing herself to see Olivia. No one knew that she was back yet and she preferred it stay that way. Her mother had died while she was in the program and she had no other close family in the city, the only person who mattered was Olivia. Alex briefly entertained the thought that Olivia may have found someone else since she had been back for the Connor's trial. While the thought alone that Olivia had moved on killed her, Alex only wanted Olivia to be happy and if it meant that Olivia found happiness with someone else then she would accept it.

Alex climbed into the cab and gave the driver Olivia's address before leaning back in the seat and getting lost in her thoughts. She thought back to the Connor's trial and the night Olivia stayed in the hotel room with her. It had broken her heart when she told Olivia about a man she had been seeing, granted she was lying, but she didn't want Olivia to think that she had to hold out for her to return. While she loved the thought of Olivia waiting for her she didn't want Olivia to spend her life holding onto the thought that she would come back. That night when it was time to go to bed Alex asked Olivia if she would sleep with her and she was thrilled when Olivia agreed. Nothing happened other than being wrapped in each other's arms. The thought of being safe and warm in Olivia's arms and Olivia being in hers had helped her get through her remaining time in the program. After the trial she had begged Agent Hammond to let her see Olivia one last time but he refused, saying it was too dangerous since the cartel now knew she was alive. Alex asked if he would give a letter to Olivia and he agreed. In the letter she apologized to Olivia for lying to her about seeing someone, she explained that she only said it to allow Olivia the opportunity to move on. She didn't want her having to spend her life holding on to hope she would be back. She also told Olivia that if she moved on she would understand and only wanted her to be happy and that she would always hold a special place in her heart.

Alex had been so lost in her thoughts that she hadn't realized the cab had stopped in front of Olivia's building. She paid the fare and then made the familiar climb to Olivia's apartment. She stood in the hallway a moment collecting her thoughts and trying to calm her nerves. Alex was well aware of the fact that Olivia may have moved on with her life or she may not want to see her. She took another deep steadying breath and then knocked on the door she only hoped Olivia was home. After an agonizing minute that felt like an hour Alex heard footsteps on the other side of the door. She clasped her hands together to try and stop the tremble, she took a deep breath as the door opened and she saw Olivia for the first time in almost a year. Alex smiled she didn't think it was possible but Olivia looked more beautiful now than ever.

Olivia gasped "Alex"

Alex smiled back "Hi Olivia" Alex thought that the sound of Olivia saying her name was the most beautiful thing she had ever heard.

Olivia still looked shocked "You…you're back?" she finally stuttered out.

"Yeah I'm back" Alex whispered. She became concerned when Olivia closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She was beginning to panic maybe Olivia didn't want to see her. After a few seconds Olivia opened her eyes and looked into Alex's. Alex took a cautious step forward "Olivia, are you okay?"

Olivia nodded "Yeah I was just hoping this wasn't a dream" she smiled at Alex and then stepped aside "Do you want to come in?"

Alex grinned "I'd love to" Alex walked into the apartment and looked around not much had changed since the last time she had been there. It still had the same warm cozy feeling, and best of all it smelled like Olivia. Alex took a deep breath she had missed that scent. She walked over and took a seat on the couch and her mind instantly went back to the last time she had been in the apartment. It was the weekend before the shooting and they were supposed to be having a movie night that had quickly turned into a passionate make out session. That was when Alex had decided to ask Olivia to go away for the weekend with her. They both knew in that moment they wanted nothing more than to make love to one another, but they decided to wait until they were out of town and no chance of their jobs interrupting. Little did they know their jobs would interrupt anyway. Alex was drawn from her memory when Olivia sat down next to her.

They smiled at each other before Olivia spoke "When did you get back?"

"A couple hours ago" Alex couldn't help but grin at the look on Olivia's face.

Olivia's eyes widened and a small smile spread across her face "A couple hours ago?" Alex nodded. "And you came here first?"

Alex slid a little closer to Olivia "Well I took my bags to my hotel, but you are most definitely the first person I wanted to see"

Olivia smiled as she stood "Would you like some tea?"

"Sure" Alex said as she stood and began looking around the room. While the apartment still seemed the same there were small changes her and there. Alex made a point to look at the pictures Olivia had scattered around the room. She was relieved to recognize everyone in the pictures. She was hoping this was a sign that Olivia wasn't seeing someone. Alex watched as Olivia walked back into the room and motioned for her to join her on the couch. Alex couldn't take her eyes off of Olivia. Looking at a picture of the brunette was nothing compared to seeing her in person. They sat and talked for hours; Olivia asking Alex about her time in the program and Alex asking Olivia about work and what had changed while she was gone. Alex looked at her watch and took note of the time "It's getting late I should probably be going"

Olivia smiled at Alex "I'm so glad you came here" she paused for a moment "I'm off tomorrow if you don't have plans would you like to get together? Maybe a picnic in the park it's supposed to be warm for this time of year. That is if you're up to going out"

Alex grinned and stepped closer to Olivia "Yes I'm up to going out and I couldn't think of a better way to spend my day" Alex looked into Olivia's eyes and noticed something "Olivia what's wrong?"

Olivia sighed "Alex I need to tell you something"

Alex took a deep breath, this was the moment she had been dreading. She gave Olivia a forced smile "Okay"

"Alex I'm pregnant"

Left a little cliffhanger for ya! Reviews are appreciated, let me know what you think!