Juliet and Juliet?

Chapter 8

Olivia released the gentle hold she had around Alex's neck and reached for her hand. She pulled Alex away form the window and tugged her towards the bathroom. She moved the cellphone away from her ear and spoke softly to Alex, "Stay in there, lock the door, whatever happens, whatever you hear, don't open it for anyone, okay?" she implored.

Alex was stunned and frightened, "Liv...Liv, what's going on?" she demanded.

Olivia ignored her, moving the phone back to her ear, concentrating on what Elliot was telling her, "Okay El," she said and and hung up.

Alex stood at the bathroom door, she lifted her briefcase off the floor and watched Olivia. "Liv?"

Olivia was taking off her leather coat and tucking her hair behind her ears. She moved towards Alex, "Connors just entered the floor, he's probably going to check each office. We're at the end and in his blind spot. I'm going to wait for him at the corner. I need you to stay here, okay?" she had both hands on Alex's shoulders and was waiting for her to respond.

Alex nodded her head and entered the bathroom. As Olivia went to close the door Alex placed a warm hand on her exposed arm, "Be careful," her worry evident.

Liv leaned forward and gently kissed her on the mouth, "Always," she smiled.

"Would now be an inappropriate time to tell you how hot you look," Alex said, admiring the form fitting black shirt with sleeves rolled up above her elbows, toned arms exposed.

"No," Olivia smiled, kissed her again and closed the door.

Olivia answered her phone as it vibrated again, "El?" she asked, keeping her voice low and verbal dialogue to a minimum.

"He's in the office on the right nearest the elevators, where are you?" Elliot asked.

Olivia could tell by his tone he was anxious. She withdrew her weapon and moved carefully to the door, "About to enter the hallway, I need to go silent El, be my eyes," a request she knew she didn't have to make.

"Tact Team is en route, they're on the 4th floor Liv," he said, his eyes never leaving the monitors.

Olivia moved through the open office door, she closed it slowly behind her and moved along the hallway as quietly as she could. She tried to focus on keeping her breathing steady. The Glock in her hand felt heavy as she readjusted her grip.

"He's in the hallway, he's looking towards the elevators...he's entering the opposite office, he's on your left...okay...he's inside...move.." Elliot advised.

Olivia hung up and placed the phone in her pocket as she turned the corner. She stealthily crept down the hallway, gun raised, ready to take the shot. She listened for any movement but could hear nothing. As she approached the office she moved her left hand to support her right, adopting the classic firing pose.

A figure appeared in the doorway.

Six feet separated them.

Olivia aimed her Glock at the figure who had stopped and was facing out from the office door way. She could only see him from the side, she saw the weapon in his right hand, pointed to the floor.

She watched as he stepped out into the hallway.

"Police. Drop your weapon!" she yelled.

The hooded figure turned, startled at the noise.

Two simultaneous gunshots rang out loudly in the hallway.

"NO!" screamed Elliot as he bolted from the command post and raced for the lobby.