Disclaimers: I still don't own them, but I am borrowing them. I promise to put them back when I am done. They will be unharmed, and they will have had fun.

Fandom : DWP

Rating: R

parings: Miranda/Andy

Warnings: Domestic abuse/violence


The Devil's Nightmare.


Chapter 2.


After the NYPD and the Paramedics arrived the night had taken on a life of its own. The police officers found Stephen upstairs in the guest room passed out and reeking of alcohol. The paramedics stabilized Miranda and took her to the hospital for more tests to see if there was any internal bleeding from the blows that she sustained during her struggle with Stephen.

Andy was allowed time to gather overnight bags for Miranda and the twins .then they were helped in to a waiting town car and on their way to the hospital. The ride seemed like a long one, but it was only a matter of minutes. The car pulled up in front of the hospital and they were shown into a private room. Andy was informed that Miranda had been taken in for various tests and that she would be brought back to her private room once she was cleared of any serious injuries.

Andy sat their bags down and led Caroline and Cassidy over to the small sofa in the room. "I'm going to go to the Nurse station and see if can have one of the nurses have a doctor come and check you both for any injures ." Andy said, needing peace of mind. She wouldn't be able to live with herself if something had been wrong with either of the girls and she hadn't realized it until it was too late.

"But we feel fine, Andy. It's Mommy we're worried about." Cassidy replied.

"I know sweetheart. But just do it to humor me and, your Mom?" Andy replied softly, smiling at both of the young red heads .

Both girls nodded.

"Alright. We just want Mommy to be okay."

"The doctors are taking very good care of your mom . We should be able to see your Mom in a few hours ." Andy replied.

"Okay Andy." The twins said at the same time with a look so much like their mothers

That if the situation had of been different Andy would have laughed from the looks they were giving her. Andy stood up and walked over to the doorway. Andy turned around and watched the twins who were whispering to one another. They could be little devils but they were good kids.

"Hey girls, I'll be back in a few minutes . Don't go anywhere, please ."Andy said, and when they both nodded towards her, Andy opened the door and walked down the hall toward the nurse's station.


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Andy stood in front of the nurse's station and cleared her throat softly to get the nurses attention .

"Can I help you?" The nurse behind the desk asked.

"Yes, I was told that a doctor would be available to check Caroline and Cassidy Priestly after they were settled in their mothers room." Andy replied with a polite smile.

"Of course, he will be down in a few minutes." The nurse replied.

Andy smiled again. "Thanks." Andy replied, and then walked back to Miranda hospital room.

Cassidy was sitting in a chair close to the window with tears running down her face. Andy was instantly alarmed and she quickly crossed the room and knelt down in front of the young girl. "Cassidy sweetheart, what's wrong?" Andy asked taking both small hands in her own. Andy was surprised when two arms were thrown around her and she was hugged tightly by the redhead and soon Caroline joined them.

"Are you two alright?"

"I'm worried. Why haven't heard anything about Mommy yet." Cassidy replied.

"Oh honey, your Mom is okay. They're just doing routine tests and she'll be in here with us in no time." Andy replied. "Now how about you go into the little bathroom over there," she pointed to the door near them when the girls pulled back, "and wash your face to get ready for the doctor to come check both of you and then I'll go get you a both a bottle of juice." Andy said softly as she brushed the tears from Cassidy's cheeks.

"Can you get me apple juice?" Caroline asked.

"Sure thing, kiddo. I'll be right back." Andy replied and left the room, a little surprised when she felt tears on her own cheeks. Andy sighed and cleared her throat before she walked towards a vending machine. She was thankful when she found a couple of dollars in her wallet and she put them in the machine to purchase three apple juices.


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When Andy walked back into the room both girls were being checked by the doctor who she saw was making Cassidy giggle over something that had been said. Andy smiled as she watched the scene and when the doctor left she sat down next to them and handed them their juices.

A couple minutes went by before a Nurse poked her head into the room and the three were informed that Miranda would be brought into the room in a short while and that aside from her bruises Miranda would be fine. Andy sighed in relief at that last bit and collapsed back into the seat.

Andy was nearly asleep on the couch when she heard the sound of squeaky wheels being pushed along hospital floors . Andy to sat up in time to see Miranda being wheeled into the room. She watched as the nurses and the doctor worked Miranda hospital bed in to place. The doctor turned towards Andy and looked down towards the clip board in his hands.

"Mrs. Priestly has slight bruising on her ribs and we've hooked her up to an IV to give her pain medication, but other than that there was nothing else seriously wrong. The bruising on her face will hurt for a while but it will fade rather quickly." The doctor said looked up from his clip board and looked over towards Andy.

Andy nodded. "When will she wake up?" she asked, her eyes glued to Miranda's pale body.

"She went through a pretty rough ordeal and it took a lot out of her. I'd say she'll be awake in a few hours." The doctor replied. "Do you have questions at this time?"

"Um… no, not right now. But I'd expect Miranda might have a few when she wakes up." Andy replied.

The doctor nodded. "Call for me if she does." he replied, and after that the doctor turned and left the room


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Andy slowly walked over to the bed and watched Miranda sleep. To say it was a shock to see her boss with black and blue bruises around her eyes would be an understatement. You could see the bruises on her wrist, and if you looked close enough you could see the finger prints around her delicate wrist. Miranda looked so small and helpless, nothing like she normally would have, but she at least looked at peace. She knew that the Police would be in to talk to them once Miranda was awake and she wondered what would happen to Stephen. Andy hoped that Stephen would rot in jail.

No one should have to go through what Miranda had.

Andy turned back and looked at the twins who were sleeping safe and sound . Andy sighed and sat in the chair next to Miranda .Andy knew they were going to need get as much rest as they could get because the next few days were going to belong and tiring for all of them .if the press got hold of everything. She knew it would be a nightmare. They had already lived through it and they didn't need to relive it again everyday when they stepped outside or turned the TV on or the radio and have to listen to reports of what happened to their mother .

Andy sighed and she looked down at her phone. Andy found a text message from Nigel. Andy read the text message before she a called Nigel.

"Six! What the hell is going on?" Nigel asked . "I got a call from Irv early this morning telling me it would be a mad house at Runway and he wanted me there to fend off calls from the press. Then just before he hung up he told me that Miranda had been attacked! They are in front of the building, and it's even on CNN for Christ Sake!"

"Nigel, it's bad. I have been with Caroline and Cassidy all night and they're more scared then anything. Miranda is fine, but she will be sore for a few days. How are things at Runway?" Andy replied.

"Emily and I are looking after everything. Tell Miranda not to worry."

Nigel replied. "Where are you?"

"Presbyterian Hospital." Andy replied.

"Alright. I will try and get there after I talk to Lesley to try and get a handle on all this." Nigel said.

"Thank you, Nigel. I owe you big time." Andy replied. She couldn't believe that she had forgotten to call Lesley. Everything had been so hectic she hadn't thought to call Lesley . Andy looked over toward Miranda and hoped she wouldn't be too upset with her for forgetting. "I'll see you soon."

Once her cell was back in her pocket Andy gave Miranda and the twins one last look before she made her way out of the room and down the hall. Andy needed coffee to help keep her awake as she knew it was going to be a long and trying day. Andy also needed to make a few phone calls to get things ready before Miranda and the twins wake up.


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When Andy walked back into Miranda's room she was surprised to find all three Priestly women still sleeping , but it was for the best. Andy knew that everything was going to get even more hectic then normal especially once they left the hospital . Andy knew they were going to be bombarded by the press. The girls' father, James was on his way back from a business trip in London. Cara was coming in a few hours .Andy called Miranda's security firm this morning and made sure that there was going to be security for the twins and Miranda around the clock. This should help keep the press at bay for the time being.

London was less than four days away and Andy had no idea what Miranda was going to do. This was going to be a nightmare for everyone. She flopped into the crappy plastic chair with a sigh sitting to the left of Miranda. She watched the rise and fall of Miranda's chest and every breath Miranda took calmed Andy.

Andy reached over and gently took Miranda's hand. She kissed it lightly and ran soft circles over the back. She sighed when she thought back to the fight she'd had with Nate before Paris. "The person who's calls you always take? That's the relationship you're in. I hope you two are very happy together." Well, Nate had been almost right . She still wasn't sure when exactly it had happened, but Andy had fallen in love with her boss. She knew it would never go anywhere, but her feelings were so strong and she really didn't want to be with anyone but Miranda.

With another sigh Andy looked out the window. The first rays of sunlight were just starting to shine in through the windows of the hospital room. Andy turned and watched Miranda sleep she knew in the next few hours Miranda and the twins would be awake and they would all need to talk to the Police then hopefully they would be able to go home.


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Miranda slowly woke to the sound of beeping somewhere to her left. It hurt to move and her head was killing her and her ribs were hurting. She slowly opened her eyes and looked around the room. She saw her precious daughters sleeping on a bed curled up together. everything was still a little blurry, but she felt someone move and she turned her head to see her Andrea asleep and holding her hand. Miranda smiled and turned to look around the room and sighed.

Miranda had never thought Stephen to be a violent person and she had never in her wildest dreams thought that Stephen would ever strike her, but after Stephen called her and told her that he wanted a divorce while she was Paris. She had tried to make their marriage work. Although Miranda knew after a month that Stephen wasn't helping matters, with all the late night drinking and the arguments that followed . She had hoped thing would change after she started to come home from work early to spend time with him and the twins .

Miranda knew that things were just getting worse between them. She knew that a divorce was on the horizon, but now to have this thrown into the mix she was angry with Stephen and he going to pay for hurting her and her girls.

Before Miranda realized it she had her hand tangled in Andrea's hair slightly scratching the young woman's scalp and then trailing her fingers down Andrea's cheek that had been calling for her touch. Miranda dropped her hand away when Andrea lifted her head and blearily chocolate color eyes looked toward her.

Andy blinked her eyes a couple of times and focused on the older woman in front of her who's pale blue eyes connected with her own. Then it hit her, her boss was awake and staring at her. Andy gasped and shot up out of her the seat. "Miranda! You're awake! Are you okay? Are you in pain?" she asked, her eyes darting

between Miranda's eyes, needing reassurance.

Miranda stared into Andrea's worried eyes and she felt her heart flutter happily. It was in this moment that Miranda Priestly realized just how much her first assistant meant to her.


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