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Christopher Meloniis enjoying his freedom.

“Our universe is slightly different than theSVUuniverse.

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Of course, therewasshooting, shouting, and bomb threats.

LAW & ORDER: ORGANIZED CRIME – “Dante’s Inferno” Episode 502 – Pictured: (l-r) Christopher Meloni as Detective Elliot Stabler

Christopher Meloni in ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’.Credit:Virginia Sherwood/PEACOCK

Joey finished out the season handcuffed to an uncertain fate literally.

So it’s kind of interesting how things go away and then resurface.

It’s like a shark fin.

LAW & ORDER: ORGANIZED CRIME – “Lost Highway” Episode 501 – Pictured: (l-r) Nicky Torchia as Eli Stabler, Kiaya Scott as Becky

Nicky Torchia and Kiaya Scott on ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’.Ralph Bavaro/PEACOCK

But chances are Meloni’s referring to family here, not a friend.

“We got the family involved,” he teases.

“This is what being a cop looks like,” he says as he walks out the door.

LAW & ORDER: ORGANIZED CRIME – “Lost Highway” Episode 501 – Pictured: (l-r) Danielle Moné Truitt as Sgt. Ayanna Bell, Rick Gonzalez as Det. Bobby Reyes, Tate Ellington as Vargas, Ainsley Seiger as Jet

Danielle Moné Truitt, Rick Gonzalez, Tate Ellington, and Ainsley Seiger on ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’.Virginia Sherwood/PEACOCK

It’s a never-ending battle.”

I wouldn’t say teased upon, but touched.

It’s touched on."

LAW & ORDER: ORGANIZED CRIME – “Lost Highway” Episode 501 – Pictured: (l-r) Dean Norris as Randall Stabler, Ellen Burstyn as Bernadette Stabler

Ellen Burstyn and Dean Norris on ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’.Ralph Bavaro/PEACOCK

I thought I could bring greater value, because I just know them."

“They actually said to me, ‘We were surprised that you didn’t ask to direct this one.

“So give me a couple more weeks of down time and I’ll let you know.”

LAW & ORDER: ORGANIZED CRIME – “TBD” Episode 505 – Pictured: (l-r) Danielle Moné Truitt as Sgt. Ayanna Bell, Rick Gonzalez as Det. Bobby Reyes, Christopher Meloni as Det. Elliot Stabler

Danielle Moné Truitt, Rick Gonzalez, and Christopher Meloni on ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’.Virginia Sherwood/PEACOCK

LAW & ORDER: ORGANIZED CRIME — “TBD” Episode 505 – Pictured: (l-r) Danielle Moné Truitt as Sgt. Ayanna Bell, Christopher Meloni as Det. Elliot Stabler

Danielle Moné Truitt and Christopher Meloni on ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’.David Holloway/PEACOCK

LAW & ORDER: ORGANIZED CRIME – – Pictured: (l-r) Christopher Meloni as Det. Elliot Stabler

Christopher Meloni on season 5 of ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’.Virginia Sherwood/PEACOCK