Chapter 9
[Alyssa runs to Olivia's bleeding body. Olivia is grunting in pain, putting pressure on the wound. She's been shot in the lower hip.]
Olivia: I'm fine…I'm fine.. Alyssa, stop crying, I'm fine..
Alyssa: Why did you do that? Olivia, you should have let me die!
Olivia: [grits teeth] You and I both know that wasn't going to happen.
Alyssa: [turns to Bauchmann] You shot her! She's going to die!
Bauchmann: [shrugs] Then maybe you shouldn't have been such a sassy little bitch.
Alyssa: [desperate, eyes tear-stained] Please! Please do something!
Bauchman: [playing with the gun, examining it] Well, I guess I could let them come in and take her…
Alyssa: Please!
Bauchmann: But then, where's the fun in that? I'm giving up my prizes! [turns to Alyssa] If I do this for you, that means you owe me. [raises eyebrows and smirks] What will you do for me?
Alyssa: [lowers eyes, then makes eye contact with Bauchmann] What do you want?
Olivia: No, Alyssa, don't! [tries to sit up, falls back down. Bleeding has increases, is now making a small pool by her side.]
Alyssa: [bites her lip] I'll do whatever you want.. just save her.
Bauchmann: [grins] Now that is a tempting offer! [taps chin, as if thinking] However, here's my problem. You and I both know that I'm not getting out of here alive. Even if I do make it past the thousands of officers in this building, there are probably loads of snipers outside. I won't make it out of here.
Alyssa: So what do you want? [growing impatient]
Bauchmann: [pauses, thinking. Takes a moment, and then smiles.] How about one more round of fun, for old times' sake?
[loud banging on the 2-way mirror]
Bauchmann: [laughs, turning to face window] Oh, you guys don't like that idea? Well that's just too damn bad! You wouldn't let me finish my story, so now you owe me this! [turns to Alyssa] Are you ready to submit this time, in order to save the detective?
Alyssa: [stares at Olivia, who is shaking her head no] Y-yes, I'm ready.
Bauchmann: [wide grin] Perfect.
[Bauchmann gets up from his seat, walks to Alyssa. She keeps still as he strokes her cheek, still grinning. Banging continues on the window as Bauchmann begins to pull down his pants. Slowly, the door opens and Elliot tip-toes in. He has a large bandage on his back, but otherwise looks okay. He motions for Olivia to be quiet as he approaches Bauchmann from behind, wielding the handle of his gun. Quickly, Elliot strikes Bauchmann with the handle of the gun. Bauchmann falls, the gun flying to the other side of the room. Alyssa runs after it. Picking it up. Elliot doesn't notice, he is too preoccupied with Olivia]
Elliot: Olivia, Liv, speak to me. [doesn't notice paramedics running in to help her] Tell me you're okay.
Olivia: [sputtering] Elliot, Alyssa. [points to Alyssa] Get her..
Elliot: [looks at Alyssa, who is pointing the gun at Bauchmann, shaking] [Elliot gets up] Alyssa, put it down. He's out cold. He's not gonna hurt you anymore.
Alyssa: [crying hysterically] I could kill him. I could do it, right now.
Elliot: [slowly approaching Alyssa] You don't have to, he'll suffer in prison. If you kill him now, you'll be doing him a favor. You'll be giving him a get out of jail free card. Just give it to me, Alyssa. [sees no reaction] Brooklyn? Please? Honey, just give it to me.. It's over. It's all over.
[Alyssa, still crying, hands gun to Elliot. Elliot hands it to another officer and hugs Alyssa as she crumples into his arms]
Elliot: [hugging her as she cries, watching Bauchmann being taken away] Shh, it's alright. You're safe now. He won't hurt you anymore.. that I can promise.
Notes: Sorry it's a lot shorter and suckier than the last chapter, I've kind of run out of ideas for this story, and I'm still finding it very hard to write. I'll spare you the details of my current emotion roller-coaster, because you lovely people are just so wonderful I don't want you to have to think about it. I love every one of you, and I want to thank you for your endless support. You all put a smile on my face. Thank you.
