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Title: Nihil Durat (Sine Qua Non Series)
Authors: miri_cleo, twtd, futureimperfect
Fandom: Law and Order SVU, Law and Order
Pairing(s): Abbie Carmichael/Alex Cabot, Alex Cabot/Liz Donnelly, Abbie Carmichael/Taylor Hamilton
Summary: Abbie Carmichael is just one of the women in the DA's office with a lot on her plate, and while she doesn't need Alex Cabot adding to that, she finds that they continue to cross paths as Alex negotiates her new job and Abbie her relationships, past and present.
Rating: NC-17
A/N: All original characters were created by and belong to the authors. Please do not use without permission.
Disclaimer: Law and Order and Law and Order SVU belong to Dick Wolf and NBC universal.

9 Lasting
Mini Preview: Taylor laughed loudly. "I think honest might be pushing it." She rested her forehead against Abbie's, keeping her in the circle of her arms. "I don't know if I would want you to be too respectable. It might take the fun out it."

10 Society

11 Thoughtful Choices
Mini Preview: Selena looked over at the blonde, nodding, "It might be best." Samantha didn't need to explain, the conversation was settled. She smiled to herself, and nodded at the view out the windows of the high-rise, "Beautiful sunset tonight."

12 Service and Decisions

13 Discussion
Mini Preview: "Yeah. Crazy huh?" Taylor pushed her nose behind Abbie's ear, lightly kissing the skin there. She tried to smile at the absurdity, hoped that Abbie could feel it in her lips. It was one those first days of autumn, when summer tried to convince you that it was going to be around forever and heavy coats were a long way off, but Taylor could see golden leaves through the window, still clinging to branches that were far below. One of them had gotten caught on her coat as she walked home.

Title: Nihil Durat (Sine Qua Non Series)
Authors: miri_cleo (cleo2584), future_imp47, twtd
Fandom: Law and Order SVU, Law and Order
Pairing(s): Abbie Carmichael/Alex Cabot, Alex Cabot/Liz Donnelly, Abbie Carmichael/Taylor Hamilton
Summary: Abbie Carmichael is just one of the women in the DA's office with a lot on her plate, and while she doesn't need Alex Cabot adding to that, she finds that they continue to cross paths as Alex negotiates her new job and Abbie her relationships, past and present.
Rating: NC-17
A/N: All original characters were created by and belong to the authors. Please do not use without permission.
Disclaimer: Law and Order and Law and Order SVU belong to Dick Wolf and NBC universal.

2 Companionable Silence

3 Trust
Mini Preview: She took a breath, "I'll admit I don't know the extent, Taylor, but you know I never stopped caring for you." God, it seemed so long ago they'd gone their separate ways, and now her reaction seemed so petty. "But now I care even more, and I trust you." Then she laughed, "and I can't think clearly at all with you wearing that shirt."

4 Fresh

5 Routine Anticipation

Title: Sine Qua Non Series
Authors: miri_cleo, twtd, futureimperfect
Fandom: Law and Order SVU, Law and Order
Pairing(s): Abbie Carmichael/Olivia Benson, Abbie Carmichael/Alex Cabot, Alex Cabot/Liz Donnelly, Abbie Carmichael/Taylor Hamilton
Summary: Abbie Carmichael is just one of the women in the DA's office with a lot on her plate, and while she doesn't need Alex Cabot adding to that, she finds that they continue to cross paths as Alex negotiates her new job and Abbie her relationships, past and present.
Rating: NC-17
A/N: All original characters were created by and belong to the authors. Please do not use without permission.
Disclaimer: Law and Order and Law and Order SVU belong to Dick Wolf and NBC universal.

27 Steps
Mini Preview: Abbie folded her hands in her lap, "Can I ask you something?" Of course she knew what the answer would be, but something about Nora made her want to ask the question.

28 Phone Tag
Mini Preview: Alex chuckled, and she felt a flash of slow warmth through her core that made her wish she was, in fact, wearing that robe. "Mmm...if only I'd had time to change... Are you in your room?" she asked, and she was unable to keep the smirk out of her voice.

29 Curiosity
Mini Preview: Abbie had to laugh quietly to herself as she continued, "Well, I believe I promised you I'd ask you about your...reaction...to her suggestion of a collar." It seemed a little late to bring it up, but once she'd thought of it, Abbie couldn't resist.

30 Interlude

31 Grounding
Mini Preview: It was unspoken that she was silently asking Abbie if she'd rather not, if she'd rather go home. And she hoped that it was clear that she was all right with that prospect.

Title: Sine Qua Non Series
Authors: miri_cleo, twtd, futureimperfect
Fandom: Law and Order SVU, Law and Order
Pairing(s): Abbie Carmichael/Olivia Benson, Abbie Carmichael/Alex Cabot, Alex Cabot/Liz Donnelly, Abbie Carmichael/Taylor Hamilton
Summary: Abbie Carmichael is just one of the women in the DA's office with a lot on her plate, and while she doesn't need Alex Cabot adding to that, she finds that they continue to cross paths as Alex negotiates her new job and Abbie her relationships, past and present.
Rating: NC-17
A/N: All original characters were created by and belong to the authors. Please do not use without permission.
Disclaimer: Law and Order and Law and Order SVU belong to Dick Wolf and NBC universal.

19 Never Simple
Mini Preview: Alex raised her eyebrows slightly. The look on Taylor's face told her enough to put together a few pieces, and she found herself narrowing her eyes. "So, it has something to do with you, then."

20 Interlude: Teasing

21 Interlude: Deliberate

22 Caught Up
Mini Preview: It was a temptation, Liz thought as she looked up from time to time to see Taylor there, not to simply have the blonde crawl under her desk. But something told Liz that she had gotten a little too old for those sorts of games, and there was only so much she cared to push at the office. Finally, she began to pack her things, going over to Taylor and running her fingers through her hair. "Let's go."

Bonus Fic

Bookends
Summary: A reminder of Taylor's Navy days turns up in New York, and that brings up quite a few memories, both good and bad.
Rating: NC-17
Mini Preview: Taylor pulled Hilda out of the elevator and to her door, only taking a second to unlock it and push it open. When she did, she stopped in her tracks. "Abbie?!" It wasn't that the scene wasn't appealing, Abbie stretched out on her counter was very, very appealing, but she had expected to come home to an empty apartment. She had expected to bring Hilda back to an empty apartment.

Title: Condicio Sine Qua Non (Sine Qua Non Series)
Authors: miri_cleo, twtd, futureimperfect
Fandom: Law and Order SVU, Law and Order
Pairing(s): Abbie Carmichael/Olivia Benson, Abbie Carmichael/Alex Cabot, Alex Cabot/Liz Donnelly, Abbie Carmichael/Taylor Hamilton,
Rating: NC-17
Fic Summary: Abbie Carmichael is just one of the women in the DA's office with a lot on her plate, and while she doesn't need Alex Cabot adding to that, she finds that they continue to cross paths as Alex negotiates her new job and Abbie her relationships, past and present.
A/N: All original characters were created by and belong to the authors. Please do not use without permission.
Disclaimer: Law and Order and Law and Order SVU belong to Dick Wolf and NBC universal.

10: Week in Review
Mini Preview: Nora put down the paper, folding it neatly before taking off her glasses when she saw Liz approach. She smiled quietly up at the blonde. The table before them was set, and the view was especially clear that morning. "Traffic?" she asked. Neither of them needed menus really, but Nora opened hers anyway.

11: Truce
Mini Preview: A sigh of relief almost passed Alex's lips before she could catch it. She ran her fingers through her hair and swallowed. "I...should apologize for...what happened."

12: When it Rains...
Mini Preview: After a long pull, Taylor put down her beer. "Cabot." She pushed a stool away from the table with her foot, a silent invitation. "What brings you out tonight?" She hoped that Alex would take the invitation, just where she could see Abbie's face when she came out of the bathroom.

13: Overture
Mini Preview: Her breath hitched, and Alex slowly made herself put the top back on her drink. Just when she thought she had the situation nicely in hand, Abbie had found another way to surprise her, and she was already wet with the promise of just what might happen when Abbie decided to show up.

Title: Sine Qua Non Series
Authors: miri_cleo, twtd, futureimperfect
Fandom: Law and Order SVU, Law and Order
Pairing(s): Abbie Carmichael/Olivia Benson, Abbie Carmichael/Alex Cabot, Alex Cabot/Liz Donnelly, Abbie Carmichael/Taylor Hamilton,
Rating: NC-17
A/N: All original characters were created by and belong to the authors. Please do not use without permission.
Disclaimer: Law and Order and Law and Order SVU belong to Dick Wolf and NBC universal.

Trial and Error
Fic Summary: When Abbie and Olivia are left alone with a pitcher of beer, one thing leads to another. And they soon find that one thing leading to another can be a mixed bag.
Mini Preview: The liquor burned pleasantly, and she looked the detective over shamelessly. It wasn't a good idea. Not in the slightest, but Abbie didn't care much for the part of her left that gave a damn. The brunette leaned in closer, "So...are you going to take me home soon, or should I just wait for you in the bathroom?" It wasn't the first such invitation she'd given, but definitely the first directed at Olivia.

Condicio Sine Qua Non: Chapters 1-9
Fic Summary: Abbie Carmichael is just one of the women in the DA's office with a lot on her plate, and while she doesn't need Alex Cabot adding to that, she finds that they continue to cross paths as Alex negotiates her new job and Abbie her relationships, past and present.
Mini Preview: "Mmmn..." Abbie let herself melt a little into the touch, and ran her fingers down Alex's back, pausing at her waist to un-tuck her shirt so she could slide her fingers underneath. She lay back, pulling Alex with her, her free hand still mindlessly holding the neck of her beer bottle as it dangled from the edge of the couch. The brunette kissed Alex again and mused to herself just how unexpectedly nights could take pleasant turns sometimes.

Title: Circumstance Series Reading Guide
Author: miri_cleo, twtd, futureimperfect
Fandom: Law and Order SVU, Original
Pairing(s): Alexandra Cabot/Patrice LaRue, Alexandra Cabot/Elizabeth Donnelly, Alexandra Cabot/Patrice LaRue/Original Female Character, Cabot/Patrice LaRue/Elizabeth Donnelly, Alexandra Cabot/Patrice Larue/Donna Geysen, Elizabeth Donnally/Donna Geysen, Patrice LaRue/Donna Geysen, Casey Novak/Liz Donnelly
Rating: NC-17
Summary: While Patrice and Alex may have settled into a routine with each other and Sabina, their lives continue to take unexpected turns.

Main Storyline

Back and Side Stories According to Character

Bridled, Stable, Chevaux: Chronological Order of Chapters

Title: Continuity (Fic 3 of the Circumstance Series)
Authors: miri_cleo, twtd, futureimperfect
Fandom: Law and Order SVU, Original
Pairing(s): Alexandra Cabot/Patrice LaRue, Alexandra Cabot/Elizabeth Donnelly, Alexandra Cabot/Patrice LaRue/Original Female Character, Cabot/Patrice LaRue/Elizabeth Donnelly, Alexandra Cabot/Patrice Larue/Donna Geysen, Elizabeth Donnally/Donna Geysen, Patrice LaRue/Donna Geysen, Casey Novak/Liz Donnelly
Rating: NC-17
Summary: While Patrice and Alex may have settled into a routine with each other and Sabina, their lives continue to take unexpected turns.
A/N: We would like to note that this fic, as it progresses, is in no way meant to represent an entirely realistic representation of the BDSM Scene. This is a fictionalized, somewhat Romanticized account, in which many of the intricate details are left between the lines. However, despite the poetic license, we hope the portrayal is thoughtful and enjoyable.
Suggestions for Reading: Each chapter can be read as a vignette or a small part of a whole. As the fic progresses, we will link to chapters of backstory and sidestories. These can be read after the chapters in which they've been linked or later or not at all, according to the reader's preference.
Disclaimer: SVU belongs to Dick Wolf and NBC.


Chapter 30: Homecoming
Chapter Summary: Alex does as Liz tells her and returns home after her scene with Selena.
Mini Preview: There was no sense in going over any of it again and again in her mind. The bruises and welts stung as she drove, and she pressed back into the seat, making the feeling last, almost afraid it would fade all too quickly. If she became numb again, she wasn't sure she could come back from it. Patrice had helped her feel more acutely than she had since returning to the city, and the impending loss that continued to creep upon her was threatening to overwhelm any physical pain.

Chapter 31: Invitation
Chapter Summary: After things return to normal, Sabina, at Patrice and Alex's request, asks Nathalie to join hem at the club for something important.
Mini Preview: "You could...stay here tonight if you wanted to...maybe just get away for a night." Nathalie smiled before placing a lingering kiss on Sabina's cheek, hoping that it didn't seem weird after the heavy conversation.

Chapter 32: Interlude
Chapter Summary: : Therese stands in the club alone, surveying what she has created.
Mini Preview: There had never been anything quiet so grand there, but she could not remember a room so silent. The sound of her steps as she crossed to the hallway were louder than any memories of laughter.

Chapter 33: Build
Chapter Summary: : Patrice gets the girls ready for the masquerade.
Mini Preview: Nathalie bit her lip and pulled away from Sabina, stepping out of the shower and snapping up a towel before the brunette could stop her. "I hope you're the one who gets punished for this...because it's your fault."

Chapter 34: Release
Chapter Summary: : Everyone who is anyone in their world is at the masquerade, and Alex and Patrice are obligated to acknowledge some. But the most important part of the night is when they retire.
Mini Preview: She was not one to miss this sort of party for its opportunities to be seen and to speak to important people both in and out of the club. But between Therese's announcement and the influx of memories, she felt the need for the quiet, the comfort of their rooms. It was as if she was standing on the edge of something and could just barely see beyond it. Alex felt the need to savor the night in more intimate surroundings.

Chapter 35: Epilogue
Chapter Summary: : Life continues almost too quickly, and Alex and Patrice find themselves settling into new routines with new responsibilities. But they always have time to catch up with Liz.
Mini Preview: Alex couldn't help a smile as she and Patrice followed the waiter to a choice corner table at which Liz was, predictably, already waiting for them.

"You're late." Liz's tone was clipped, but her smile belied her candor.

Side Stories
Safeword
Summary: Casey leaves the party behind when she goes to Liz's room, but she knows she faces a choice.
Mini Preview: The isolation from the crowd settled as the slave bowed and closed the door, leaving Casey alone. But worry was the not at the forefront of the jumble of thoughts weighing her.

Pacific
Summary: Lara returns to New York a year after her night with Donna at the club, and she finds that clarity isn't as as difficult to hold onto as she might have thought.
Mini Preview: Lara was at a loss, she had no idea why she was calling, or what she might want. Still, something was compelling, like the closing of a circle.

Title: Continuity (Fic 3 of the Circumstance Series)
Authors: miri_cleo, twtd, futureimperfect
Fandom: Law and Order SVU, Original
Pairing(s): Alexandra Cabot/Patrice LaRue, Alexandra Cabot/Elizabeth Donnelly, Alexandra Cabot/Patrice LaRue/Original Female Character, Cabot/Patrice LaRue/Elizabeth Donnelly, Alexandra Cabot/Patrice Larue/Donna Geysen, Elizabeth Donnally/Donna Geysen, Patrice LaRue/Donna Geysen
Rating: NC-17
Summary: While Patrice and Alex may have settled into a routine with each other and Sabina, their lives continue to take unexpected turns.
A/N: We would like to note that this fic, as it progresses, is in no way meant to represent an entirely realistic representation of the BDSM Scene. This is a fictionalized, somewhat Romanticized account, in which many of the intricate details are left between the lines. However, despite the poetic license, we hope the portrayal is thoughtful and enjoyable.
Suggestions for Reading: Each chapter can be read as a vignette or a small part of a whole. As the fic progresses, we will link to chapters of backstory and sidestories. These can be read after the chapters in which they've been linked or later or not at all, according to the reader's preference.
Disclaimer: SVU belongs to Dick Wolf and NBC.


Chapter 23: News
Chapter Summary: Patrice calls Alex with exciting news.
Mini Preview: She was glad when Alex picked up, not wanting to just leave a message, "Well I'm just on my way out to get drinks with some of the other attorneys, but I couldn't risk not getting to talk to you tonight. I have exciting news." She was still pacing, smiling broadly.

Chapter 24: Searching
Chapter Summary: Alex goes to the club when she gets off the phone with Patrice, but she's not sure what she's looking for.
Mini Preview: The blonde flushed lightly. "I have no dignity here," she said quietly, knowing that her pride was something that she had never really been able to let go, even at the club.

Chapter 25: Outing
Chapter Summary: Sabina decides that it's time Nathalie returns to the club
Mini Preview: Sabina chuckled and bent down to kiss Nathalie, chasing away her stern expression. "Come on. Let's go tonight." Better to do it before Nathalie could spend too long thinking about it.

Backstory
Dark
Summary: The night she met Donna and began her journey to becoming whole, Lara left a young girl cowering in her destructive wake. While Nathalie moved on, she faced quite a bit of new, frightening, and oddly exhilarating things her first night with Lara before coming to the club.
Mini Preview: "Why did you come with me tonight?" It didn't really need to be said, but Lara was vain enough to want to hear the answer.

Nathalie swallowed her wine and took another long, thoughtful sip. She hadn't expected to be asked so directly, and that, combined with the force of Lara's gaze, made her squirm...albeit into Lara's touch. "You were the most interesting person in the room," she managed a little breathlessly, "and...you noticed me."

Character Bios
Short bios with pictures and information not found in the fics!

Title: Continuity (Fic 3 of the Circumstance Series)
Authors: miri_cleo, twtd, futureimperfect
Fandom: Law and Order SVU, Original
Pairing(s): Alexandra Cabot/Patrice LaRue, Alexandra Cabot/Elizabeth Donnelly, Alexandra Cabot/Patrice LaRue/Original Female Character, Cabot/Patrice LaRue/Elizabeth Donnelly, Alexandra Cabot/Patrice Larue/Donna Geysen, Elizabeth Donnally/Donna Geysen, Patrice LaRue/Donna Geysen
Rating: NC-17
Summary: While Patrice and Alex may have settled into a routine with each other and Sabina, their lives continue to take unexpected turns.
A/N: We would like to note that this fic, as it progresses, is in no way meant to represent an entirely realistic representation of the BDSM Scene. This is a fictionalized, somewhat Romanticized account, in which many of the intricate details are left between the lines. However, despite the poetic license, we hope the portrayal is thoughtful and enjoyable.
Suggestions for Reading: Each chapter can be read as a vignette or a small part of a whole. As the fic progresses, we will link to chapters of backstory and sidestories. These can be read after the chapters in which they've been linked or later or not at all, according to the reader's preference.
Disclaimer: SVU belongs to Dick Wolf and NBC.


Chapter 18: Shared
Chapter Summary: Just what did Liz do with Sabina while Patrice was taking care of Alex?
Mini Preview: Sabina was starting to tremble. There were so many hands that she was starting to anticipate touches that never came and being startled by the ones that did.