Note: I am back! Thanks for all the reviews. This chapter is pretty long compared to my others (yay!) and includes Nick and Fin! Just FYI, this is purely friendship between Olivia and Amanda and it will never evolve into a relationship between them, in this story anyway! :) But I am considering going down the route of Amanda and Nick becoming sort of involved in this story..or at least hinting at it. What do you guys think, yay or nay? Let me know your thoughts on the story and any bits you like/dislike! Again, this is my first fanfiction so it won't be the best. I do proof read but have probably missed some errors, so please excuse me! Also, I am not American so am unsure of the laws so I just sort of guess. Anyway, enjoy reading and don't forget to review!
Nick and Fin met outside the front of the hospital. It was about 8am and the brisk air engulfed them as they walked into the hospital. The guys knew Olivia sounded a bit panicky on the phone, and she rarely got panicked. Sure she got frustrated, annoyed, upset, over-involved, emotional and passionate about many cases, and they loved her for it, but panicked was a rare trait exhibited by Olivia. She was normally very calm and level headed. The tone in her voice on the phone had both Nick and Fin worried.
The boys walked into the hospital, had a quick look around before getting too impatient and walking to the nearest person in some sort of hospital attire.
''Hey listen man, I am looking for a detective. Detective Benson. She's got brunette hair, and she would have came in with a victim. Do you know where she is?" Fin said in his usual tone of voice, which sounded threatening to some, but those who know him know he only means well.
The nurse looked a bit bewildered and said ''Sorry sir, I have no idea. It might be best if you check with the front desk'' as she pointed them in the direction of the desk.
With a sigh, Fin walked over to the desk with Nick hot on his tail.
''Listen, it's really important I find a Detective Benson. She's got brunett..."
"Fin, Nick! Over here'' Olivia said with a louder than expected voice, interrupting Fin's attempt to find her.
The guys walked over to Liv, concerned etched on all of their faces.
''Liv, what happened. Are you alright? Where's the vic?" Fin said.
''We came as soon as we could'' Nick added.
''I am fine, don't worry. It's just...look I am just going to tell you straight. It's Amanda. She's been attacked and sexually assaulted. Attempted Rape" Olivia said as her voiced cracked on that last word. She felt tears threatening to spill over her eyes but furiously blinked them away so as not to seem weak in front of her partners.
Nick stood there, in shock. A billion thoughts raced through his mind and he was trying to form a sentence, but instead he just wanted to punch every wall in sight. He was so angry. So incredibly angry that someone hurt Amanda.
Fin was the first to speak ''Liv what the hell? How did this happen? When did this happen? Can we see her? What did he do to her?"
The questions hit Liv like a ton of bricks. She knew there would be questions but this whole night has begun taking its toll on her and suddenly all Liv wanted to do was sit down. Her eyes shut briefly and her body swayed slightly.
''Woah Liv. It's alright, I got you. I got you'' Fin said as he put his hands steadily on Liv's shoulders and gently lowered her into the seat.
''You okay?'' Fin said with concern.
''Yeah sorry. I haven't had much sleep, must be a bit tired. But I am fine honestly. Look to answer your questions; this happened late last night. Amanda and I were finishing off the paper work and we walked out of the building. She had parked on the next street over and she needed to walk back to her car. I said I would take her, but she already started speed walking to her car. I should have caught up with her, I know.''
''Liv, you cannot think like that! You know Amanda, she wants to fend for herself and hates anyone helping her. If she wanted to walk by herself back to her car, she was going to walk herself back to her car. You can't blame yourself, you hear?'' Fin said in his brotherly tone Olivia has learned to love over the years of working together.
Olivia shook her head but continued speaking. ''It must have happened just as she turned the corner. A couple of hours later when I was at home in bed I got a call from her, she didn't say anything except my name, but I could just tell something was wrong. I jumped in my car and retraced her steps. Then I found her on the sidewalk, almost naked. God, Fin, it was awful..'' Olivia said the tears threatening to escape her eyes again.
Amaro has been silently listening to everything. The rage he felt inside for the bastard that had done this had just kept growing, and all he could do to stop himself from punching a hole in the wall right now was think of Amanda and how she needed him to keep his cool right now so he could help work the case and bring this bastard to proper justice.
None of them knew what to do. This was a unique situation and their thoughts were clouded with emotions.
''Can we see her?'' Nick said anxiously. ''How are her injuries? Are they severe? Is she conscious? I am going to kill whoever did this to her'' Nick said venomously.
Normally Liv would tell Nick to have some restraint with words like that as they need to go by the book, but she let this one slide as she couldn't help but have the same feelings.
''They are serious, but no internal bleeding. A lot of bruises and deep cuts all over her body. Some fractured ribs...and a lot more. He beat her to near death'' Olivia said with deep emotion, barely whispering the last sentence.
Nick was scrunching his hands in a fist to try and keep calm. Amanda and him had been getting quite friendly the past few months, they enjoyed each other's company and Nick really liked having Amanda in his life. It has been nothing more than friendship, but Nick often thought about how much he loved Amanda as a person and he found himself being very protective of her. Of course Nick was a protective person by nature, but especially with people close to him like Amanda. He knew she could take care of herself most of the time, but he noticed she often forgets how small she is in comparison with some of the big guys they go after and he worries about her when they are out on the streets apprehending suspects. Although he has seen her tackle guys twice her size successfully, he is always close by to protect her if need be. She hated it, but Nick couldn't help himself.
''I don't know how ready she is for visitors guys, she is exhausted and in a lot of pain. I can go in and ask her if you guys can come in, but it was even a struggle for her to agree for me to let you guys know what has happened. She is not being very cooperative, understandably.'' Olivia said, regaining composure.
''Yeah it might be best if we come back later, we don't want to overwhelm her. But please tell her we came straight away Liv, and tell her we are here for her no matter what. If she needs us, just give us a call and we will be right back you hear?' Fin said, staring Olivia right in the eyes.
Olivia smiled and nodded to Fin. ''If you guys go the scene you will see some officers there. I have called it in and they have started getting evidence from the scene. Stop by there on your way to the office and see what they've found. This case is our number one priority okay?"
Fin and Nick nodded in unison. Of course there are other cases as well, but what Liv means is that unless there are any serious new cases which come in today, then we will only be focusing on Amanda's case.
As the guys walked out, Olivia sat and thought to herself. She needed to convince Amanda to do a rape kit before it was too late. Even though the attacker didn't "legitimately" rape Amanda, he still sexually assaulted her and attempted rape, and Olivia knew a rape kit could help gather some vital slowly got out of the chair and made her way to Amanda's room, slightly knocking on the door but going in anyway.
Amanda was laying there, pale as a sheet with tears in her eyes. When she saw Liv enter she quickly used her hands to rub her eyes and get rid of the tears.
''Hey'' Liv said sympathetically. She could see Amanda's tear stained face, but knew Amanda would hate for her to bring this up.
''Nick and Fin were just here. I have told them what happened. They are already at the scene and are going to start looking for him straight away. They told me to say that they are here for you Amanda, if you need anything from anyone please just let me know'' Liv said staring right into Amanda's blue eyes.
Amanda shifted uncomfortably in her bed and mumbled a quick ''thanks'' before going back to staring at the ceiling. She was thankful Liv hadn't brought them in to see her. As much as Amanda loved both Fin and Nick, she really couldn't deal with seeing anybody else right now, and she was grateful Olivia seemed to understand this. Amanda couldn't bare looking at Olivia for much longer, to see the sympathy in Olivia's face made Amanda feel sick. She hated people feeling sorry for her and she especially hated it when it was someone who she looked up to so much.
''Listen, I am fine. Honestly, you can go. I am gonna ask them if I can go home soon anyway'' Amanda said all too quickly that Olivia barely made out what she said.
Olivia was shocked for a minute, before regaining composure and saying ''Amanda, sweetie, you are not fine. I am not leaving you here alone. You have no-one else to be with you and...''
''Thanks for reminding me'' Amanda said bitterly.
''Amanda, I didn't mean that, I just meant..''
Amanda sighed ''It's fine Olivia. I know you didn't mean to insult me. It is the truth anyway'' she said with a husky voice, finally moving her gaze from the white ceiling to Olivia's kind eyes.
Olivia smiled at Amanda, not a happy smile, but a ''I'm here for you'' sort of smile. The brunette detective reached her hand for Amanda's, and surprisingly Amanda reached back. They stayed there in silence for a while, just holding hands.
''Amanda'' Olivia said quietly, breaking the silence. ''Have you considered having a rape kit done?'' Olivia wanted to give Amanda the speech on how a rape kit ''can help us find the guy'' and that rape kits are the ''best evidence in court'' but she knew Amanda would not respond to this speech, as it is the same speech Amanda herself gives to victims.
Amandas heart raced and tears began to form in her eyes, she couldn't hide them this time. She wanted to be strong and not show any weakness to Olivia, but she couldn't handle keeping the strong front up any longer. ''Liv..I know I should..but I just...I don't wan...I just can't'' Amanda managed to say while tears fell from her face. She was sobbing loudly now, and she couldn't stop it.
Olivia gently climbed onto the other side of Amanda's bed, and put her arms around her sobbing friend. Amanda leaned into Liv's embrace and continued crying, she couldn't help it.
''Shh, you're okay. You're okay Amanda'' Liv said soothingly to Amanda as they laid there together.
