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Okay so, writing in Rob Miller was a lot more commitment than I anticipated. Especially after going two months without updating (yikes!). I tried my best and even had to go back to the episode, I just didn't want to reiterate too much of what we already know from that episode you know?

Thanks for sticking with me of course, and cheers to a chapter over 5,000 words (':

With much hesitation Olivia had gone over to Dodd's office to speak with him about one of their own being a suspect now. She knew there wasn't a ton of evidence to back them up, but that gut feeling they had all felt was evident and more than enough for her to push this allegation. Much to her expectations Dodds had been completely against this, claiming that none of them did this.

Instead of giving her reasons why, he sent her over to Miller's office. Somehow he obtained information that would help their case. The funny thing is though... she doesn't know how in the hell he knew anything about this case. They'd kept everything very close knit the past few days, which meant someone on the inside had been leaking information.

"Lieutenant Benson..." Miller stood when Olivia had been escorted into his office by his assistant. "Dodds just called to let me know you were heading this way," he motioned for her to take a seat. He was perfectly groomed per usual, not a hair or crease in his slacks out of place.

Olivia took a seat across from him, absentmindedly holding her belly with both of her hands. It became a habit lately especially now that she was able to feel a lot more movement from their little one. His eyes flew to her hands, eyeing her inquisitively.

It made her uneasy.

"Dodds says you may have some insight on Nikki's case," she tried to get his attention to refocus. All she needed was to get this information out of him and then she'd be out of here. Olivia could only think about Peter and how pissed he'd been if he knew she was here alone.

"I've managed to gather a list of suspects with the help of technology, and found a list of sexual predators who were in the same area as Nikki that night," Miller slid over a file of papers. She peered over the names before closing it. He continued.

"But one of my main reasons for bringing you here is to inform you that the credibility of your witness may be compromised," he reached into the drawer of his desk and pulled out another folder that was at least an inch thick. She reached over to grab it and take a closer look.

"This is a file on Nikki," she states and continues to flip through the pages. It's full of statements on her mishaps in court, including the most recent one that was supposed to remain off the record.

"I feel that it's important for you to know about her multiple citings for contempt, being sanctioned by a judge for perjury-"

"Why are you telling me all of this?" She closed the file.

"I figured you all should have an idea of what you're getting yourself into before putting all your eggs in one basket," the gut feeling she's had about him had become more apparent than ever in this exact moment.

"As much as I appreciate your concern, my job as Lieutenant of SVU is to believe the victim first no matter their past. I can't let that stop me from getting another piece of shit off the street," Olivia already knew this would probably happen but there was no way she would have thought it would be from Rob Miller.

"Well I commend you for wanting to continue this case. You're more than welcome to keep the file," he crossed his hands on his desk and gave her that same smug smile he always did. She nodded and took the file because did have to admit that it was helpful. It was full of reports that should have gone unnoted in the first place, but it would help them prepare for whatever blow may come next from handling this case.