Fin leaned back in his chair and got the room's attention. It was remarkable the range of motion he could achieve without ever getting off his ass.
"Hope everyone is feeling like falling on their swords today because I just got one hella case."
Carisi swiveled his chair, immediately and raptly intent on whatever potential mystery might unfold. Dodds looked up with skepticism already pushing his eyebrows low over his eyes. Rollins didn't look away from the tea she was nursing.
"Mount Sinai just called about a nineteen year old female who was brought in by her parents after an apparent OD. Friend dropped her off at her home after she wouldn't wake up at a party. Rape kit shows semen in and around her mouth but she doesn't remember going down on anyone."
"So? She partied a little too hard. Doesn't want to admit any more to her parents than she has to." Dodds returned his gaze to the paperwork in front of him. Didn't seem like they were going to need Agatha Christie for this one.
"Maybe," replied Finn. "But the girl claims it must have been against her will, and that's our bat signal." He was a little surprised to see Dodds so quick to dismiss a potential victim, after all the ground he'd gained since arriving at SVU last year. Something had been off with him lately and none of the squad could put their finger on it.
"Hold on, hold on. You're telling me someone picked up this girl –all passed out—and instead of letting her sleep it off or," he cocked his head as if he was about to tell everyone the right answer "or take her to the hospital, they take her to her parents? Am I wrong or is that kind of a weird play for drunk teens?" Carisi was waving both hands out in front of him like that was they only way his words could be heard.
"Ballsy move" Amanda admitted.
"Yeah, lets find out just how ballsy," Dodds quipped, seemingly unintentionally. "Finn, Rollins – go talk to the girl. I'll loop in the lieutenant, then you and me'll go talk to the parents, Carisi."