Stand by your man
part 7
SUMMARY : THIS IS MY TAKE ON STAND BY YOUR MAN (JUDY'S RAPE ) IF SHE AND TOM WHERE IN A RELATIONSHIP I LOVE THOSE TWO TOGETHER
Oakview Medical Center
The ambulance pulled into the triage area with Fuller, Doug, and sex crimes on their tail. It seemed like Toms feet where on the ground before they even got the doors open. To him the ride was entirely too long, Judy never once looked at him nor did she talk. He just sat there heartbroken. How could the woman that he just made love to 24 hrs. ago be in this state now it was impossible for him to fathom. He walked right beside Judy as she was whisked into a triage room and away from her. Sex Crimes followed right behind Judy, leaving Tom standing there helpless in the doorway watching
"Det. Hoffs I am Dr. Stevenson I will be your Dr. While you are here this is Ms. Kendricks she is a rape counselor who specializes in acquaintance rape. Due to the special circumstances she was called in just for you." Judy just laid there refusing to make eye contact with anyone specific. "Judy since you are a police Det. We know that you know what has to be done to collect evidence. So we are going to start your exams and tests now. Judy do you understand everything that I have just said to you?" Dr. Stevenson asked sympathetically.
"Yes I understand." she answered coldly, with that they started the 3 hour long exam, scraping, poking, prodding, pictures, questions, cataloging, bagging of evidence, going through her head full of hair, blood tests, even more questions. Every part of her that Evan hadn't violated they most certainly had done so. She was so exhausted all she wanted to do was go home. Unfortunately that was not be the case.
"Judy I have your toxicology results back." The Dr. Said to her as she had just started to try and nod off.
"We figured out what is in your system. It seems that Evan slipped some cocain into your coffee. The fact that it has never been in your system before, well put it like this that is why you where so out of it. We are going to keep here over night just to be on the safe side. I am sorry but we can't give you anything to help you sleep because we want the little traces that are left to leave your system completely." I am going to wait for the rest of your labs to come back and then I will brief sex crimes and they will brief your captain and partners." she just laid there cold and alone much like she was when she woke up in his room.
The family waiting area
"Damn why are they so damn slow?" Tom grumbled in disgust. " I can't believe this is happening to her!" Tom exclaimed as Doug sat next to him and rubbed his shoulder while fuller talked on the hospital house phone.
"Thank you keep me informed well guys it seems that Evan is no where to be found they are hitting the usual bus, trains, airports, and borders. We will get him." Fuller said with force in his voice.
"I just need to see her come on they could said something I can't just sit here like this she needs me damn it!" he murmured low enough as to where he thought no one would hear him but Doug picked it up.
"Tom I know she was your partner on this one but we all need Jude." Doug stated plainly.
Just when Tom felt the heat rise up in him as he prepared his tongue to lash into Doug, the Dr. Stevenson came through the doors and walked right into 3 fearful worried men.
Tom just about climbed over Doug to get right in Dr. Face.
"Well how is she?" he demanded to know,
"Uh there is a lot going on right now we have completed everything that has to be done at the moment and she is resting. As for her tests," Hanson couldn't bear to hear what she was about to say to him but he had no choice. "All of her results are in why don't we go somewhere more private follow me" the Dr. Guided them to a little room off of the main corridor.
"Look damn it I am sick of the waiting what is going on?" Tom yelled at the Dr. As Fuller and Doug gave him a look of sorrow and slight confusion they where just as worried and upset by this as he was but why was he so on edge they thought it was the fact that they where on this case together but it was more they just didn't know it yet.
"I know you all are worried I just wanted to give us some privacy. Ok all of her test are back. Her toxicology results show that she was given some cocain tonight and that really took her for a loop." the color drained from Toms face as head buried his head in his hands. Doug and Fuller just stood there in complete silence as the waited for the rest of the news.
"She was raped tonight as you all know it happened at least 2 times by our count. She has a broken nose, 1 fractured rib, her left wrist is sprained, her bottom lip is busted, a black eye, and several abrasions on her thighs, and legs. I am sorry" she says as she looks at the cops sorrowfully. I have already briefed the sex crimes unit and they have all of the info that they need so far we are keeping her tonight for observation but I can't give her anything because we want to flush her system."
"Can she have visitors?" Fuller asked quietly.
"Not right now she is still in shock and Ms. Kendricks is staying close to her. I do have a question do any of you know Thomas Hanson? His DNA came up in her lab results along with her assailant's. Is he her boyfriend because she listed as single maybe someone should call him and let him know what happened to her." for a brief second time seemed to stand still Tom had forgotten that they had just made love and since she was on the pill and they knew everything about each other there was no need for condoms. Fuller glared at Hanson for what seemed like an eternity Doug on the other hand didn't want to look at either of them for fear of making eye contact with Fuller.
"I am Tom Hanson" He said as he stood up tearfully and shakily all the while Fuller and Doug stared in disbelief. "I'm her boyfriend we have been together for a while now and we love each other. I am sorry that I didn't tell anyone we wanted to wait she was scared I was scared I don't know what else to say we are sorry please just tell her I am sorry I am sorry I wasn't there! I will never forgive myself I let her down. Please tell her that!" he pleaded tearfully he was so distraught that Doug helped him sit down. The Dr. Shook her head in agreement that she would deliver his message to her. With that she told them that she would be back with an update in a while, and she left.
"Why didn't you tell me man we tell each other everything? Doug asked quietly as not to upset the already on edge Hanson.
"Doug could you leave us alone for a minute please?" Fuller asked
"Ok but go easy on him Capt. Please look at him for goodness sake don't chew him out" Doug pleaded as he left out.
"How long Tom? Fuller asked as he sat next to Tom .
"A little over 6 months now." he spoke so quietly that Doug couldn't hear as listened at the door.
"You two should have told me you know I must be kept in all loops between you guys if I would've known I would have put Doug and you on this case."
"That's the understatement of the decade this would've never happened if she wasn't there why did she have to be there Damn It!"
"I'm just as sorry about this as you are if not more I love her too just not that way she is like the daughter I never had. I am not mad Tom I am more hurt than anything. I always have my door open for all of you what was the worst that could have happened I can't fire you, I can't make you two not be in love that's out of my power. You, me and Judy will iron all of this out when she gets on her feet. Right now you stay out of this case off of the street and by Judy side surrender your weapon Tom you know the rules. You are personally involved and I am giving you Doug as a babysitter. Come on lets go get some coffee." Tom's peace of mind came back briefly as the main concern that he has had on his mind finally lifted as they knew about his love & heart Judy. Unfortunately the good feeling wouldn't last but for so long as soon as he walked out of the door a security guard came down the hall to let them know that the attack of a cop had been leaked to the press and a small group of reporters was forming downstarirs and as always they demanded answers.
"The chief of staff is on his way down to speak with the press he will only tell them that the hospital can't focus on taking care of their patients if they are busy baby sitting the press. In the mean time I was told to move you all to a move private part of the hospital follow me." With that they where moved up to the drs. lounge which was 4 floors above Judy.
"I want to hold her so bad Doug I need to make sure she is ok." Tom pace back and forth as he jammed his hands into his jeans Fuller was getting briefed by headquarters out of Hanson's ear shot.
" I know man but you heard what the Dr said she needs to rest right now she know you're here trust me it's gonna be ok."
just as Penhall was finally getting Tom to relax the visiting hours announcement chimed in.
"They are out of their damn minds if they think I am leaving her. Fuller I am not leaving I am sorry but I will not leave this building unless she is with me so call her Dr or the chief of who gives a damn I'm staying!" Fuller just stared at him waiting for him to finish his forceful statement.
"I figured that and they are letting you stay but since Doug and I are not the investigators on this case we have to leave. Please get some rest Tom we will be back first thing in the morning."
"I'll try" he said as he flopped down on the sofa to watch them leave. He though briefly about how he and Judy first met, how she was o stunning and care free she fit right in tho what Jenko wanted out of her. If it wasn't for her I would have never made it here he said to himself as he stretched the only way he was going to get some shut eye was to think about those moments. The moments in he and Judy's life since JS those moments no matter how big or small brought them together and he kept repeating that to himself as his eyes got heavy, and fell asleep.
3 hours later...
"Mr. Hanson" the nurse repeated as she nudged him back to consciousness.
"Huh what? Is Judy ok? What time is it? what's wrong?" Tom asked as he rubbed his tired eyes.
"I am Judy's nurse for the night Dr. Stevenson wanted know if you would like to see Judy would you come with me please?" She asked as he stood up. "I do have to tel you in advance not to be too over anxious to walk right up to her she is very traumatized and we do not want to upset her anymore than she already is. One more thing I must tell you be patient with her please this is just the beginning of a very long road to recovery" by now they where at her door.
Tom had been wanting and needing to be with her and by her side all night but now that it was here he was so nervous. He knew on the other side of this door was the woman that he loved and longed for.
"What are you waiting for Tom he asked himself go to your love and help her."
With that thought he opened her door slowly bracing himself for waited for him on the other side.
The end of part 7
