A Year and 365 Days

Chapter 3

The announcement

Brian rushed through the crowd of the evidence collectors. As he made his way through to the squad with a look of panic over his face, Cragen approached him barricading him with a ton of questions.

"Brian, when was the last time you spoke with Olivia?"
"Around 9:00pm, she said she was parked in the lot of the precinct pulling out. Then we hung up."
"Alright, we'll have CSU scan the block, possible security cameras, and any evidence."

A worried look washed over Brian's face. Cragen read his emotion with ease, patting his back with a comforting stance. It was around midnight and CSU was scanning the area and the entire block was blocked off. Neighbors started coming out of their apartments, reacting to the red and blue lights reflecting off the buildings from squad cars and CSU cars. Brian was still in his uniform, after getting home from work in IAB, he'd planned to have gotten home to see his Liv. Only the previous hour, had he arrived at the empty apartment, seeing no sign of Olivia. His thoughts interrupted by the sighting of the rest of the squad.

Captain had not yet briefed his squad, only Munch and himself had known so far. Munch and Captain had made their way down to the area, while the rest of the squad was on a case. Once Captain and Munch made a decision, they called in CSU and waited until the squad arrived to tell them. Rollins, Amaro, and Fin approached the worried looking commanding officers standing near CSU technicians.

"Cap, Munch, what's up with all this CSU around Liv's apartment?" Rollins said blankly

Thoughts began running through each one of the detective's heads. Different scenarios played through each mind.

"Liv didn't make it home, she's missing."

Rollins eyes shifted.
Fin turned around with heavy breathing.
Amaro put his hand through his hair.

"SVU is taking over this case. We fought for it, we'll bring her back home."

Captain turned around as Sergeant Munch started guiding Brian towards other detectives.

"Rollins, Fin, I want you to start asking neighbors if they saw anything."
"Amaro, check with CSU if anything's turned up."

Rollins and Fin started for Liv's apartment building. They made small talk as they were up in the elevator to the fourth floor.

"I can't really begin to think what's happened to Liv." Rollins commented looking down with her hands inside her pockets
"Neither can I, let's just hope she turns up safe and sound."

The elevator door opened and they pushed their way past CSU and neighbors tracing their doorways.

Amanda flashing her badge around towards neighbors peering out their doorways. Doors started to close. They reached Olivia's apartment that was being sifted through by CSU technicians for any possible things at could give them a lead. Fin and Amanda exited the apartment and moved onto the neighboring apartment. Rollins knocked on the door and a young girl about nineteen or so answered the door.

"I'm detective Rollins, and this is detective Fin. We were wondering if you heard or saw anything last night between 9:00pm and 11:00pm."
The girl had a slight worry in her face.
"Is this about Olivia? ---Oh God, this is why-"
"Yes, in regards to Olivia, did you hear or see anything?" Fin asked interrupting
"Hold on, mom, the police are here asking questions, come over here."
Another woman approached the door way.
"This is regarding Olivia Benson right? You know, I did hear something last night maybe around 9:15 or so."

Amanda pulled out a notepad. She wanted every detail to find one of their own that had gone missing. As far as they knew, this could be their only lead.

"I was getting something from the kitchen and heard a screech, but it was quickly died out after a second or so, then I thought everything was fine, because usually there's screeches around, then I heard two car doors slam."

"Did you see anything at all?" Fin asked
"I went up to the window and all I saw was a vehicle turning left on the stop sign down the block."
"Great, can you work with a forensic artist for the car's description?"
"Alright, hope I helped."
They exited the apartment. While getting into the elevator, Fin's radio called in from Amaro.
"Guys we got some things here, turn right out the building exit towards the first alleyway."

Spotting the CSU technicians surrounding the alleyway with Brian, Cap, Munch, and Amaro with worried looks on their faces, made Fin and Amanda pick up the pace.
Amaro turned around towards Fin and Amanda.

"We found signs of a struggle with these impressions in the dirt here." Amaro briefed them
"We've got a sighting of a vehicle speeding off after a scream from a woman around 9:15 or so last night." Amanda responded

It was now confirmed that Olivia had been taken against her will. Gearing up for their dedication to non stop investigating Liv's disappearance, they'd knew they were in for the long run.

"Munch is checking for any security cameras that could of caught any footage." Cap said joining in

Through each of the minds of the detectives, they all worried the worst. Some wondered if Liv was still alive, and some thought they'd never find her. They couldn't doubt their work, they'd solve cases that hadn't been cracked for years, surely they could find one of their own. Knowing that Liv was trained to survive and keep calm during situations like this, the squad was slightly shaken but were determined to hunt down Liv. Munch came running across the street. The squad turned towards him as they awaited the news.

"Security cameras captured the street view of Olivia being pulled into a black SUV. The forensic artist has a sketch, but no license plates were attached. We've sent out a BOLO for an unmarked black Chevy SUV, model year 2004. No identifiable markings. Kidnapper is unknown and masked."

"Alright, we've got a start, let's work our way from there. It's time to bring her home. We can't stop now. New cases will be handled separately. Right now our focus is on bringing Liv home. "

The words of Cragen echoed through the ears of the squad. Spending their weekend non stop was going to be long, but they depended on one another to find Olivia.

Next up: Olivia's on the move with her kidnappers. She'll get the start of information on the purpose of why she's been kidnapped and where she's headed to.