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What began as a normal day for Elliot Stabbler would turn into one of the worst days of his life. He had the night shift. Elliot liked the night shift. He could spend the day with his family.

"Dad," Kathleen said, "I need to borrow $20."

"Why do you need $20," Elliot asked.

"Maggie and her boyfriend and I are going to see a movie and out to dinner. Sammy is joining up with us at the diner."
Elliot nodded. He pulled out 3 $20 bills.

"You're going to need more then $20," he said, "Be safe."

"Thanks dad," Kathleen said, "Love you."

"Love you too sweetie," Elliot said
Kathleen walked out the door and drove away. Little did Elliot know...

It seemed like a normal evening, until Olivia got a call.

"Benson here."
There was a long pause.

"Are you serious? Is she alive?"
There was another shorter pause.

"Was she raped?"
Elliot looked at Olivia with concern. She said they'd be there as soon as possible. She hung up.

"Elliot sit down," Olivia said.

"I am sitting," Elliot said, "Is something wrong?"

"It... You see... look I don't know how to say this."

"Just say it," Elliot said.

"That was the hospital," Olivia said, "Kathleen was just brought in."

"My Kathleen," Elliot exclaimed feeling his stomach drop to his knees, "What the hell happened!"

"She was attacked on her way to the movies. Rape kit was positive for fluid and DNA; anally and vaginally. She was stabbed 3 times and shot once."

"Is she alive!"
Olivia nodded.

"She's in shock," she said.
Elliot got up. He grabbed his keys. He practically ran to the car; Olivia right on his heels.

"Elliot slow down," she said.
He got in the car.

"Woah," she said, "You can't drive in this condition. I'll drive!"
He sighed and gave her the keys.
...

"Liv speed up," Elliot exclaimed.

"We're almost there," Olivia reassured him.
They got there in 15 minutes but for Elliot it may as well have been 15 days. He was in a full fledged panic. By the time they got there Kathy was there with the other kids.
Maggie and George were there. Elliot took notice that Kathleen's boyfriend Sammy was not there. They were allowed to go in one by one. They would each have 15 minutes with Kathleen. Elliot wanted to go in first but Lizzie was the first one to go in.
After an hour and 45 minutes Elliot went in.

"Oh daddy," Kathleen said softly, "I let you down."

"No," Elliot said, "You did no such thing. I'm going to find the guy who did this to you and make sure he is punished. This is not your fault in any way."
He hugged her taking care not to touch the spots that were injured.

"They're taking the bullet out tomorrow," Kathleen said weakly.
Elliot nodded. He knew that. The doctor told him that.

"Honey," Elliot said, "Did you notice anything about the guy who attacked you?"

"Daddy I can't do this right now," Kathleen said, "I'm getting so tired."
Elliot kissed her forehead.

"It's alright," he said, "Sleep baby girl. Just sleep and we'll talk more tomorrow."
Kathleen closed her eyes and fell asleep. Elliot kissed her one more time. He walked out of the room.