Title: Bend and Not Break

Author: DockRock06

Rating: M

Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. No money is being made from this work. No copyright infringement is intended.

Spoilers: Season 12's 'If not now'

Content Warning: Adult themes i.e. Rape, but not graphic, it is just mentioned as you will probably have guessed….I mean did you not read the last story?

Summery: What if Ray wasn't really as fine as he is letting on? Will his friends be able to help him in time?

A/N This is the sequel to 'Doctor Rock', and I suggest that if you are going to read this story, then it is vital that you read that one as this story takes place right after the last chapter….as in about 30 minutes after! Well on with the story

This first chapter is going to be short as it is only really setting the scene…but the others will all be much longer!

CHAPTER ONE: THE FIRST NIGHT

Ray, Neela and Brett all trudged up the stairs to their apartment, the former two feeling drained from there hectic day, and Brett from his long night before…he really should give up drinking.

Turning the key in the lock Ray pushed the front door open and flicked on the light. Walking over to the couch Ray and Neela flopped down, Rays arm wrapped around Neela's shoulders and both watched as Brett's eyes scanned the apartment.

'Well, it isn't as shabby as when I left, but I mean what the hell did you do to that door?' Brett let out a chuckle, not knowing that the reason behind the marks on the bathroom door was not a laughing matter, and if he had of known he would have been ballistic, Ray was like a brother to Brett and he wouldn't let anyone push his family around.

Ray felt his breath catch in his throat, what was he supposed to say? 'Oh my father came around the other day and decided to ruin my life…again' No, he didn't think that it would go down very well. Before Ray even had a chance to come up with some form of an excuse Neela said,

'Oh, that was when we were moving furniture…didn't see what we were doing' Neela hoped that Brett would accept the lie, and in case he started to pry Neela quickly changed the subject.

'So Brett, I guessing that you're probably tired from your flight. Me and Ray will just head off to bed and let you get some rest.'

Ray didn't know where he was sleeping tonight, the last few nights him and Neela had been alternating, sleeping where ever it was they were when they fell asleep from exhaustion. And now he didn't know where he was supposed to go. He knew that he and Neela where now a couple, even thought neither of them had actually said it, it had been implied with there actions towards each other. He also knew that neither of them were ready for a physical relationship after what had happened, and that made him confused.

Standing up Ray gave Brett a quick hug and began to make his way to his room before he was stopped by a hand around his wrist, and he turned to look at Neela who was smiling at him. Neela moved her hand from around Ray's wrist and interlocked her fingers with his and began to pull him towards her room.

'Goodnight Brett' Neela couldn't help but laugh when she saw Brett cover his eyes and pretend to gag…he was so childish sometimes.

'You know if you don't want the couch, you can have my room' Ray offered to his friend, not wanting him to have to sleep on the uncomfortable couch if there was a soft bed with no one in it.

'Ah, thanks man, but you do remember that I lived with you before. I have seen the mess you make' Brett chucked himself down on the couch and kicked off his shoes.

Ray rolled his eyes before he followed Neela into the room and shut the door behind him. Eventually letting go of his hand Neela walked across the room and threw herself on the bed, and kicked her shoes off before she lay down, patting the space beside her as if she was calling over a little puppy…and that puppy was called Ray.

Ray kicked off his shoes and made his way over to the bed, lying down beside Neela, with his head resting on her chest and she ran her hands through his hair, making him feel sleepy.

Neela wanted to talk to Ray about what had happened that day, but when she felt his breathing steady and became more light, she knew that he had fallen asleep, most likely exhausted from all of the events of the past couple of weeks.

Pulling the blanket up over both her and Ray as much as she could, Neela too closed her eyes and thought about how lucky she was to have Ray, and she was glad that he had let her in and let her help him.

Ray was walking through the halls of county general. He stopped in front of the admit and watched around him as everyone appeared to be moving in slow motion. Turning around Ray saw James Barnett standing in front of him, alive!

Ray tried to run but he felt as if he was standing in quick sand, unable to move. And as he felt his fathers hand grab at the back of his neck, pulling his face close to his as he whispered, 'You are going to be sorry…and this time no one will help you'

Ray opened his mouth to scream, but all he felt was his breath pass by his lips and he wondered why no one was helping. He turned his head and looked at Abby, Luka, Neela and Kerry as they all stood watching as his father pulled him by his arm down the hall.

'We cant help you Ray, sorry' Ray felt tears well up at his eyes at the words which he heard Neela say, and at the fact that the others had nodded in agreement before turning and walking off, leaving him on his own.

Ray shot up in bed, covered in sweat and tears, and he felt his chest panting as his heart thundered in his chest,

'Ray what happened?'

Well there you go; the start and I leave you with a sort of cliff-hanger. Now I hope you all feel sorry for Ray. I know that this chapter was short, but as I have said, all of the others will be much longer!