Dangerous Assumptions

AN: This is a crossover with NCIS and Law and Order: SVU. In my AU I just transplanted the SVU unit to Virginia and attached them to the Virginia PD. I have given Detective Bensen and Tony a history together. They met when they were 13 and 12, respectfully. Olivia (using her SVU character's history) is, of course, from the 'wrong' side of the tracks, as they say. But Tony likes her anyway. They date, briefly, and Tony takes her to a school dance. They have stayed in touch all these years later, and are still great friends.

Detective Olivia Benson made her way up to the third floor of NCIS Headquarters. She saw the person she wanted to talk to almost immediately and headed his way. Tony felt eyes on him and looked up. He then stood up, very surprised to see his friend. The rest of team Gibbs saw Tony's reaction and looked to see what was going on.

The two embraced when Olivia reached Tony's desk.

"Good to see you, Tony."

"Same here." Tony replied. "You're here to see me?"

Olivia stepped back and shook her head. "No, actually, Agent Gibbs."

"I don't know, Liv." Tony said, shaking his head. "The bossman has got a fine reputation of not playing well with others. If it's a collabo…."

Olivia shook her head again. "No, it's not, Tony. It's personal…for me…and for you."

Olivia's last statement had Tony stumped, and he just stared at her. He then followed her as she went to Gibbs' desk. Olivia then handed the folder Tony had not even noticed she had over to Gibbs. She introduced herself, extending her hand.

"Hello, Agent Gibbs. I'm Detective Olivia Benson with the Special Victims Unit of the Virginia PD." Olivia then looked at Tim and Ziva, addressing them each by name and shaking their hands. "Tony talks about you guys, a lot." She explained.

Gibbs nodded and took the folder. He wondered about his agent's connection to Olivia.

Olivia immediately answered his question. "Tony/Agent DiNozzo is an old childhood friend." Olivia then turned her attention back to the folder. "That is Gunny Sergeant Rebecca Holt Sellers."

Tony looked at her, shocked. "Becky! You're sure."

Olivia nodded. She put her arm around Tony's waist, wanting to comfort her friend.

Becky Holt Sellers had been Tony's very first girlfriend. He had dated her briefly. Well, whatever it was 8 year-olds called dating. Then later in high school, they had dated for real. They had also kept in touch. She told Tony of her making it into The Corp. And Tony had introduced her to the man, Benjamin Sellers, who would later become her husband.

Tony shook his head. "Ben…?"

"Went AWOL the morning Becky was reported missing." Olivia explained.

"Sellers…" Olivia continued. "…was found, severely beaten, and the guess was raped. That's why our unit got the call. Her clothes, well, you see the pictures. We…she was identified by her fingerprints. Her face was…practically gone. We had to ran the prints to found out who she was. We released everything. Dr. Mallard may have the body by now. We had the evidence messengered over via courier. Ms. Scuito should have it by now, too."

That answered Gibbs question about why NCIS was not first on the scene. No one knew the victim was military, until after the checked her prints at the morgue. And the Virginia Crime Lab had done all the leg work for them, collecting body and evidence and transporting them both to NCIS. But Gibbs did have another question or two.

"Who's Ben?" Gibbs asked. He would save his questions about Ducky and Abby for later.

"Ben Sellers…" Olivia started.

Tony shook his head. "He's Becky's husband, fellow Marine. But…but he wouldn't have anything to do with this. He…I introduced the two of them. They…they were happy."

"Well, somehow DiNozzo, she ended up very dead. We need to figure out how that happened." Gibbs replied, in his usual direct manner.

Gibbs noticed Tony just staring at the pictures.

"You can do this? Gibbs asked.

"I can, Boss." Tony said, nodding after a moment. "Olivia/Detective Benson can stay?"

Gibbs nodded, taking the folder back from DiNozzzo. Then they all, Olivia included, followed Gibbs down to autopsy.

NCIS NCIS NCIS NCIS

"Good timing, Jethro." Ducky said, his back was to the door. "We're just about ready to start."

The group entered the room and Ducky noticed the new addition.

"Well, hello, Olivia/Detective Benson." Ducky said. He nodded to everyone else. "To what do I owe this pleasure?"

"She was a childhood friend of mine and Tony's." Olivia stated indicating the body. "And it is good to see you again, Dr. Mallard. You too, Jimmy." Olivia said, addressing Palmer.

Tony explained Olivia, Ducky, Jimmy, Abby and a few other friends had been over to Tony's apartment, a few times, for dinner parties.

"Well, my dear, as I said, we were just getting ready to start." Ducky said, as he positioned his instrument tray and as Jimmy took his position.

"Ducky…ummm," Tony stammered. "Becky said she thought she was pregnant when…when I talked to her a couple weeks ago."

Olivia looked at Tony shocked. Becky had not shared that information with her.

Tony looked back at Olivia. "She wanted to make sure first."

Olivia nodded.

"Could you check, Ducky?"

"Absolutely, Anthony." Ducky replied.

Everyone fell silent as Ducky and Jimmy worked. Tony's face was unreadable as he watched. Olivia moved beside him and took his hand and squeezed it. He squeezed hers back.

After almost an hour Ducky nodded in Tony's and Olivia's direction. He guessed the age, but said he would have to examine it more closely for a better estimate.

Tony moved away from everyone and walked to the far side of the room. In an expression of anger, he swiped a tray of instrument off the exam table, cutting himself in the process. He didn't even notice or feel the cut on his hand as he balled his fist up and pounded on the table in front of him.

Olivia moved quickly to his side, beating Gibbs.

"I'm sorry, Boss. She…she didn't deserve this. She…there was a baby." Tony shook his head." Tony looked at Becky. "She…this is only thing I can do for her, find her killer."

Tony had not noticed his hand. So, Olivia held it up for him to see. It was bleeding, and the cut was deep.

"You need to take care of yourself first, Tony." Olivia said making sure Tony saw his hand.

Tony was just staring at it. He still had not felt anything.

"Mr. Palmer, please take care of Anthony, while I continue with Ms. Sellers." Ducky ordered.

Palmer nodded. He changed his gloves and cleaned and stitched Tony's wound. He then dressed it.

"Olivia, I…." Tony started.

"…conference room!" Gibbs said and Tony followed him to the elevator. Gibbs waited for the doors to close before he got in Tony's face. "What was that, DiNozzo? What the hell was that?" Gibbs asked, pacing the small space. "Is that baby yours? What aren't you telling me?"

Tony shook his head. "She's just a friend. I swear. She…she's just…. She was a good friend. She told me she was thinking of naming the baby, Anthony. She told me she would not be having him, she thought it was a 'him', if it hadn't been for me." Tony paused. "It just…it meant... It meant a lot."

Gibbs nodded, understanding Tony's feelings. He watched Tony for a moment.

"Are you sure you can do this?" Gibbs asked.

Tony nodded. "I can. She was my friend. I owe it to her to find out what happened to her, good, bad, or ugly. I owe it to her, Ben, and the baby." Tony paused, shaking his head. "Her face…. Who..who would do that to her? Why?"

"We'll find out, Tony." Gibbs promised. "We will find out."

Tim and Ziva looked at each other, puzzled. Olivia was a stunningly beautiful woman. But Tony had not been, well, Tony. He had not made comments. He had not flirted. He had treated her like she was a colleague. He treated her with a great deal of respect. They had also watched Tony's and Olivia's interactions. They saw the open display of affection between the two and were puzzled. They had only seen Tony be that way with Abby. But they still wondered if there was more to this 'friendship.'

TBC