Wow. It's been more than a month since I've updated. So…how mad are you guys? *Gulp* I am so sorry! I found out like 3 weeks ago that my family and I had to move, so I've been packing and moving and unpacking, and it's just been CRAZY! I promise you guys that the next update won't be so long this time. I don't own Blue Bloods and any mistakes (especially about police procedure) are mine. Enjoy!
Chapter 3
Angela sucked in a breath and let out a blood-curling scream.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
She was about to let out another scream, when the person rushed into the room.
"Whoa! Whoa, Angela, it's just me, Officer Reagan!"
Angela focused in on the person and realized it was Officer Reagan.
Jamie walked quickly over to her bed and touched her shoulder as she was trying to get her breath back.
All the while she was thinking- Calm down. Don't hyperventilate, don't hyperventilate.
It didn't work. She was shaking and she couldn't take a full breath and…she started panicking.
"I can't…can't…b-breathe" she gasped out.
Jamie grabbed her hands and sat down on the edge of the bed in front of her. "Okay, Angela. I need you to look at me. Focus on me and squeeze my hands."
When she did that, he pressed one of her hands to his chest so she could feel his heartbeat.
"You feel that Angela? You feel my heart beating and my breath going in and out?"
She nodded and he continued talking to her calmly. "I want you to try to mimic my breathing. Come on, breathe. In and out, breathe in and out."
Angela began trying to mimic his breathing, following his instructions.
Five long minutes later, her heartbeat and breathing had slowed back down to a regular pace.
When it was clear she was back in control, Jamie let go of Angela's hands.
Angela looked down, embarrassed. "Sorry I freaked out like that…and thank you" she whispered.
"You have nothing to be sorry for. I was the one that came creeping in here and scared you half to death. I'm the one who should be apologizing" Jamie said, smiling slightly.
Angela laughed nervously. "How did you know how to- how to help me?" she asked.
"My sister has had panic attacks before. I've helped her through it a couple times" Jamie replied.
Angela nodded and, as she focused in on him, realized something. "Why aren't you wearing your uniform?" she blurted out.
Jamie laughed, taken aback. "I'm off shift. I just wanted to come by and check on you, see how you were doing."
After a brief pause he spoke again, "so…how are you doing?" he asked, concerned.
"I'm okay" was all Angela said.
Jamie looked at her and hesitated before asking another question. "Angela, do you mind if I call you Angela?" After her brief nod, he continued. "What had you so scared when I came in?"
"W-what are you talking about?" Angela stammered, "I screamed because you scared me. That's all."
Jamie sighed. "Angela, I wish you would tell me who attacked you. We can protect you."
"No you can't" Angela whispered, just loud enough for Jamie to hear.
"So you do know who attacked you" Jamie said, looking at her.
Angela shook her head violently. "No! No, I don't."
"I-I think you need to leave. You need to leave right now."
Jamie raised his hands in surrender and stood up, turning for the door.
"You can trust me, you know. If you change your mind, you can call me; anytime, day or night" he said, placing his business card with his cell number on the table by her hospital bed.
With that said, he left, leaving her alone again.
When he was gone, Angela turned her head into her pillow and cried herself to sleep.
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The next day dawned bright and early at 6 a.m. (thanks to the bright and cheerful nurse that came in to wake her up).
The doctor came in at 7 and told her that she could be released the same day…and to add to her already fantastic mood, another police officer came up to take her statement. Only this time, it was a detective, which made her more nervous.
"Miss Fitzgerald, my name is Detective Reagan" he introduced himself, sitting down in the chair next to her bed.
Angela had thought she was home free. She was all ready to be discharged and was just sitting on her hospital bed, waiting for paperwork, when the detective had come in.
Wait…Reagan? "What does your family populate the whole New York City police force?" she asked, annoyed.
The detective let out a surprised laugh. "I'm not trying to cause you any grief, Miss Fitzgerald. I just want to go over your statement one more time."
"You stated that your attacker grabbed your arm, dislocating it as you tried to get into your apartment; you hid in your closet as he kicked in your door; you called the police, and he was gone by the time they got there…and, oh, you didn't see the guy's face. Is that correct?" he asked.
Angela nodded. "Yes."
"Alright," Detective Reagan said, writing something down on his notepad, "Oh, one more thing. When did you notice the man?" he asked, looking up at her.
"Huh?" Angela asked, confused.
"Well, did he just show up at your apartment? Or, did he follow you from somewhere?"
"I-well, I don't- uh, I don't really know. I didn't notice him until I was in my apartment building. I was on my floor, and was unlocking my apartment door. He came up so fast, I didn't see his face."
Detective Reagan nodded, made some more notes, and then stood.
Angela looked up at him. "I-Is that it?" she asked hesitantly.
The detective nodded. "If you have anything else to add to your statement, here's my card" he said, handing her his business card.
"What is it with Reagans giving me business cards? Are there any more of you I should worry about?" she asked sarcastically.
"Jamie gave you his card?" the detective asked, grinning.
She glared at him. "Yes."
The detective laughed and headed for the door. "Oh," he said, turning back, "my sister is the Assistant District Attorney."
"What?" Angela asked.
"You asked if there were any more Reagans you should worry about" he replied, grinning, before walking out of her hospital room.
Angela heaved a sigh and put her head in her hands. Reagans.
Welp, that's the third chapter for ya! How'd you like it? I thought about making the ending a cliffhanger again, but then I didn't think that would be very nice. I love reviews, so if you enjoyed the chapter, hit me up with one! Until next time!
