Chapter 12
The Aftermath
INT. SVU BULLPEN – DAY
The SVU bullpen was quieter than usual. The hum of computers and low murmur of voices filled the space, but the weight of recent events lingered like a shadow.
Olivia sat at her desk, reviewing case files, but her mind was elsewhere. Rollins approached, carrying a folder.
"Liv, the news is out," Rollins said softly. "The arrests, the exposure of The Eye. The city's talking."
Olivia nodded. "It's a start. But there's so much more beneath the surface."
INT. SVU INTERVIEW ROOM – DAY
Jessica Rabbit, a seasoned detective from another unit, sat across from Olivia.
"Think Lewis will really help us move forward?" Jessica asked, her tone cautious.
Olivia sighed. "He's giving us information, but trust is hard to come by."
Jessica nodded thoughtfully. "And if anyone asks why this all happened? Just tell them reality doesn't need an explanation."
INT. FBI QUANTICO – CRIMINAL MINDS BULLPEN – DAY
Reid and Prentiss worked together, analyzing behavioral patterns of the remaining suspects.
"We've disrupted their network," Prentiss said. "But the psychological scars will last."
Reid looked up, determined. "We'll keep digging. Until every piece of this puzzle is uncovered."
INT. SVU BULLPEN – NIGHT
Olivia watched her team work, their dedication a beacon in the darkness.
She whispered quietly, "Sometimes justice isn't clean—but it's still justice. And we'll keep fighting for it."
End of Chapter 12