Im going to stick with this story again, I know I am awful.
I am 17 years old and started watching Adam-12 With my father when I was a little girl, but recently finsihed the series this past summer
I do not own the characters used in this story, I am a huge fan of Adam-12 and would love to share my love with you all!
It was an unusually quiet afternoon, the radio had been almost silent, and Pete and Jim hadn't done much talking themselves either. Pete drove slowly past the park and spotted someone limping out behind a bush. He squinted his eyes and pulled over, only to realize it was a young girl.
"Jim, call an ambulance" he said as he hopped out of the car. The girl had collapsed and was struggling to get back up on her feet. Pete approached her slowly, not wanting to startle her, while Jim picked up the radio.
"This is 1-Adam-12 requesting an ambulance at Bayshore and Griffith Park" he jumped out of the car before the dispatcher could reply.
The girl was whimpering, she couldn't have been more than 6 or 7, she managed to get up only to spot something in the corner of her eye. The girl tried to run, and screamed at the top of her lungs. Pete easily caught up with her, since she wasn't capable of making it far in her condition.
"No! Let me go, let me go!" the girl repeated as Pete grabbed a hold of arms.
"Take it easy sweetie, its alright" he tried to get her attention and assure her she was safe now. She finally looked up at the tall police officer with the light blue eyes. Her face was battered and had a cut right under her left eye. Pete's heart sunk and she buried her face into his chest. He rubbed her back slowly, she felt so fragile in his arms. Jim had been searching the park while Pete got the girl under control.
Pete looked at his partner and Jim shook his head no, no one was in site. Just a mother with her baby, and a group of young boys playing basketball. Pete helped her to the sidewalk as they waited for the ambulance arrive.
"Mommy! I want my mommy!" she wailed, still holding tightly to Pete.
"Whats your name sweetie? We will call your mom right away"
"Katherine Wilson" she stuttered, her eyes were glazed over and hair disheveled.
"Reed see if anyone reported a Katherine Wilson missing, I am going to ride with her in the ambulance, Ill meet you at the hospital." Pete said as he helped the paramedics carry Katherine onto the stretcher. He held her hand the whole way, and asked her where she went to school, who her best friend was, anything that could give him a hint as to what could have happened. Years on the job, deep down he knew, but he didn't want to believe it, she was only a child.
"Did you call my Mommy?" she asked Pete as she was rolled out of the ambulance.
"Yes, honey, my partner called your Mommy and Daddy" he said with a smile and rubbed her forehead. It was the last thing he told her before she was rolled back into the Emergency Room.
Jim had just arrived and walked into the hospital to find Pete.
"Partner," Jim said as he walked in "Her mother is Claire Wilson, she reported her missing an hour ago," he shook his head. "Rape, huh?"
"Looks like it partner," Pete said with a sigh "I called Mac, told him I wanted to stay with the girl until her mother got here." Jim agreed and took a seat in the waiting room, Pete sat beside him while they waited for an all clear from the doctor to see her.
"Officer Malloy" the doctor greeted him with a handshake, he knew him well from working on the job for so long. "The girl says she would like to see you." Pete followed the doctor down the long hallway.
"How is she Doc?" Pete asked with concern.
"I dont think I have to tell you what happened," he said looking at him, Pete shook his head. "She is going to be okay physically, she will be in pain for a few days no doubt, buts its the mental trauma. You've dealt with so many cases like this, unfortunately, so you know." The doctor opened the door and stepped aside for Pete to walk in.
"Hey there Trooper" Pete said, as he handed her a stuffed animal he had purchased from the gift shop. Before she could thank him a woman rushed into the room, trying her best to stay composed.
"Mommy!" Katherine yelled, and at the site of her mother, she broke down in tears. Pete went to excuse himself as they embraced but before he could the woman stopped him.
"Officer," the woman said in a soft voice, almost like a whisper "I cant thank you enough for what you did today. I know its your job, but shes my little girl. I just cant thank you enough.''
"Its my pleasure, ma'am," Pete said quickly after the long delay "its not just my job as a police officer, but as a man." he took a step towards her.
"Well, I am more than thankful for it, she is all I have" she answered sitting beside Katherine on the hospital bed, stroking her forehead. Pete could tell she was trying to hold back the tears as her daughter laid there looking so helpless.
"Hey Trooper, you wouldn't mind if I stole your mother for a minute, would you?" Pete asked Katherine with a wink. She nodded and her mother slowly got up from the bed and followed Pete into the hall.
"I was trying to rescue you in there, no child likes seeing their mother cry," he said trying to comfort her with a smile "but we can only stay strong for so long."
Claire then nearly collapsed, Pete had to grab hold of her to keep her stable. He lead her to a chair down the hall as she wept. Pete went to search for a glass of water and a cool rag to calm her down. When he returned her head was resting against the arm of the chair. He took the rag and slowly rested it on the back of her neck, not wanting to startle her. Claire grew tense but Pete saw her body slowly relax as he handed her the water.
"Thank you," she said and took small sips of water "I am sorry you have to see me like this" she chuckled and finished the rest of her water.
"If I may say so, you look beautiful."
"Oh stop" she said with a chuckle while biting her lip. The two both gazed at each other before Claire broke the silence. "I think I should go back to Katherine, thanks again Office Malloy."
"It wasn't all my doing ma'am, I've got a partner too"
"Modesty? I like it. Thank your partner as well. It was a pleasure meeting you"
"Unfortunately it had to be this way. Tell Katherine I hope she enjoys her toy. We will send someone to your home tomorrow to get a statement, in the mean time, you two rest."
Pete watched her walk into the room, and he slowly turned around to make his way down the hallway with his hands in his pockets. Jim stood up at the site of Pete and smiled.
"How is she, Pete?" Pete was still thinking about Claire, he didn't even hear Jim "Partner?" he said louder.
"Oh, she is gonna be fine. Doc says the only thing to worry about is the mental distress she will be going through."
"Probably worse than physical trauma, dontcha think?" Jim put his head down and rubbed the back of his neck.
"Always is, but we shouldn't keep thinking about it. If we get too emotionally involved in our work it never ends well." Pete said abruptly and walked swiftly out of the hospital to the car. Jim walked behind trying to catch up with his partner who was looking down at the pavement with his hands in his pockets.