 Despite this, he and Briscoe become quite good friends—their interaction in the two following crossovers between "Homicide" and "Law & Order", as well as in a crossover between "Law & Order" and "SVU", is generally friendly (Belzer originally pitched to Dick Wolf that Munch join "Law & Order" as Briscoe's new partner, but the role had already been filled by Ed Green, played by Jesse L. Martin).While Munch could never be accused of being sentimental, his cynical façade has occasionally slipped, revealing a deep compassion—especially for children—born from his unhappy childhood.When Munch emerges unscathed from an ambush shooting during a third season episode of "Homicide" that leaves three of his colleagues in the hospital, he tries to laugh it off, but he later breaks down in tears.