Note: Hello! THANK-YOU for the kind reviews! I love reading them! Sorry it has been a little while since I last updated. Life got a bit busy! Sorry! Hope this update is to your liking, let me know in the reviews! Again I am not American so not sure of the laws or procedure that happens in these cases, so I just kinda guesstimate. Excuse any grammar or spelling errors, I do read through but might have missed some! Sorry if this story seems a bit long winded, we are at chapter 8 and Amanda still hasn't left the hospital! I just get caught up in the scenes haha. But thankfully the next chapters will be slightly different. Sorry the chapters aren't incredibly long..I am never sure how long to do them. Anyway, I am rambling. Enjoy and don't forget to review!
Ten minutes passed before Amanda's sobs and erratic breathing calmed down, and for ten minutes Liv had held her softly so as not to hurt Amanda, while gently rocking her body. Liv wasn't sure why she was rocking, she just felt it soothed Amanda and helped her calm down. As soon as Amanda was more conscious of her surroundings Liv felt her body tense up and Liv knew it was time for her to let Amanda go. She slowly released Amanda from her grip and Liv made her way round to the chair.
Amanda felt awkward and didn't know how to react, she felt embarrassed that she had let someone see her so weak. She felt embarrassed that Liv had had to calm her down several times already today and it was still not even 9am. She hated feeling weak and vulnerable, but right know she was both of those things. She needed to get it together the young blonde thought to herself.
''Fine I will do a rape kit'' Amanda said so quickly Liv barely heard it.
Liv looked at Amanda for a few seconds, before quickly responding just in case she gave Amanda a bit too long to think about it and change her mind ''That's great Amanda, I will go and let the nur..''
''Not that the rape kit will help at all, he couldn't even get hard or put it inside me.'' Amanda said with a scoff, her gaze just staring in the distance.
Liv approached the next sentence carefully ''Amanda I know, but you said he...he did penetrate you with his fingers and he did sexually assault you. A rape kit can help us get good evidence to put this bastard away''. Liv saw Amanda flinch at the sentence.
Amanda could feel another panic coming on and quickly wrapped her arms around herself, like she was literally holding herself together. It killed her to do it as she could feel the pain from every bruise, broken rib and laceration on her body. She winced in pain but held her body tightly. It was a defensive mechanism and Liv could see that.
''Yeah whatever, just tell the Nurse I want it done now or never'' Amanda said harshly.
Liv stared at Amanda for a few seconds before quickly leaving to get the nurse. She returned a few minutes later followed by a short plump nurse with a round face and a friendly smile.
''Okay Amanda, it is great you have been brave enough to do this. I am going to need you to sign this form and then we can begin''
Amanda cringed at the condescending words. She knew the nurse was just being nice, but she hated it. She quickly grabbed the form and practically carved her name and signature violently on the paper.
Liv thought she should give Amanda some privacy, but didn't want to go too far in case Amanda needed her. ''I'll be just behind this curtain if you need me Amanda'' Liv said while staring Amanda directly in the eyes. Liv could swear she saw tears forming in her eyes, but Amanda quickly blinked and said a stern ''Okay whatever'' in response to Liv's statement.
Liv went and stood behind the curtain, although she couldn't see anything, she could hear everything. She heard every sigh from Amanda, every whimper, every cry and it just killed Liv to hear her detective and friend like this. She heard Amanda sobbing and this was the last straw, she couldn't handle feeling so helpless stood there and not helping anymore.
''Amanda, I am going to come in okay.'' Liv said in a firm tone. She waited a few moments for a response, but all she heard were more sobs.
Liv walked in and the sight before her crushed her. The nurse had an arm on Amanda's shoulder, trying to sooth her, but Amanda had completely shut down. Her arms were wrapped tight around her body and she was lying on her side, tears falling down her face, her loud sob very evident.
Liv rushed over to Amanda. The nurse slowly let go of Amanda's shoulder and gently whispered to Olivia that she had enough to now process the rape kit before leaving the room.
Olivia gently placed her hand on Amanda's shoulder, rubbing up and down to try and let Amanda know she was here and to try and give Amanda some sort of comfort. It seemed to work and Amanda and Olivia just stayed like that for a while. Soon, the sobbing had stopped and Amanda fell limp and Olivia could see Amanda had fallen asleep.
''Thank God'' Olivia whispered to herself, as at least while sleeping Amanda will not be in immediate pain and she can get some well needed rest.
Olivia quietly left the room and quickly dialled a number she now knew off by heart.
''Hey Fin, what have you got? Found anything?''
''Liv, hey. How's my baby girl Amanda?'' Fin said before saying anything else.
''She is...well she is asleep right now so I guess that is a positive. We just had a rape kit done, they have just sent it for processing. How is the scene, did they find anything?''
''Yeah, they found some of Amanda's clothes a little down the side walk. They have blood on them, probably hers but they are going to send them to the lab to process ASAP as there could be other particles from the perp on there. We got some footsteps to that the guys are making prints off, but that's about it Liv. Nick and I were just going to head back to the station and comb through Amanda's past cases, coz it sounds very personal Liv. God I want to catch this bastard'' Fin said, anger rising in his voice.
Olivia knew the exact feelings, but they had to keep calm if they were gonna catch this guy. ''Okay Fin. I will stay here with Amanda for a while, and talk with the doctors to see where we go from here. You and Nick go and look into Amanda's past cases, and also have a look into her old station back in Georgia. I don't know exactly what went on down there, but I know it wasn't good. Could be connected, but maybe not. Check it out anyway, alright? And Fin, I know you're angry, we all are. But please try and keep a level head on this, we need to do it by the book so we can get Amanda the justice she deserves.''
Fin sighed on the other end of the phone ''Liv, I know you're right. I am trying to keep calm but every time I think of Amanda getting hurt, the rage inside me just gets too strong. But I will try and control it, for Amanda's sake. Okay, Nick and I will look into Amada's past. Wait on second Liv, Nick wants to speak to you quickly. ''
Liv heard the sounds of the phone being passed over.
''Liv? Hey how is Amanda? Is she alright?" Nick said with a deep concern in his voice, even Olivia could hear it through the phone.
''Nick..she's...look she isn't fine. We all know that. But at least she is safe now, with us. We can help her through this. I am going to speak to the doctors soon to see where we go from here and I will let you know as soon as I know anything.''
''Alright. Let us know whenever you get any news alright?"
''Of course. Gotta go, will call you guys later on. Cya.'' Liv said, and she pressed the end call button.
Liv couldn't help but have a quick smile, it was nice how much Fin cared about his partner and how much Nick cared about his...friend. She wasn't sure what the relationship was between Amaro and Rollins to be honest. They got along and were very friendly, when the whole crew went out for drinks those two always sat next to each other and seemed to be in their own world half the time. But it could just be friendship, Liv wasn't sure yet, but that was not something for Liv to worry about right now.
Liv began walking back to Amanda's room, when she saw the door was open. Liv looked inside to see a doctor talking to Amanda.
''We can release you today but only if you have someone else with you at home. At least not for the next week or so. You suffered a bit of a knock to the head during your attack which means you should be monitored for a few days at least. And due to the extent of your injuries you will probably need some assistance with various tasks. Also, your psychological wellbeing should be monitored after a traumatic event'' Liv overheard the doctor say. This Doctor sounded like a robot and had no bed side manner Liv thought to herself.
The doctor left the room and Liv waited a few moments before walking in. Amanda was sat up and alert now.
''The doctors said I could go home now. I was just gonna pack my stuff and catch a taxi. Thanks for staying with me and all, but you can go now. I am sure you have lots to do and stuff.'' Amanda said nonchalantly, but Olivia could tell she was very nervous.
Liv looked at Amanda and gave a ''you're not going to like what I say next'' sort of smile. ''Honey, I heard what the doctor said. There is no way I will let you get a taxi alone and there is no way I could let you go home by yourself. You are coming to stay with me for a while. I have plenty of room and would love to have you''
''No, no. I don't want to be a burden honestly. The doctor said that was just a...suggestion. I will be fine alone honest'' Amanda said knowing it would get her nowhere. She really didn't want to go to Olivia's and feel so intruding and dependent on another person, but she knew Olivia and knew she would not back down.
''Amanda it was not a suggestion. Look at you! You are coming to mine, end of story. You are not a burden at all honey, I would love to have you and it will make me ,and I am sure Nick and Fin too, feel a lot more at peace if we knew you were with one of us. They won't let you leave without knowing you will have someone at home, so really I am your only option'' Olivia said with a cheeky smile, trying to lighten the mood.
Amanda sighed, and Olivia could tell she was giving in. She didn't really have a choice. ''Alright fine...thanks'' Amanda quickly added the thanks, as she didn't want to sound ungrateful at the offer. ''But it will just be for a day or two, then I will be fine to be alone.''
Olivia knew this wasn't the case, but smiled anyway. ''Great! Let's grab your stuff together and sign the release papers so we can get out of here!''
