The next morning, Jack and Phil went to the hospital in seperate cars to pick up both Sam and Stuart. They split up when inside, Jack went to get Stuart and Phil to gat Sam. He found her fully dressed, sitting on the edge of the bed, waiting for him. He made a real effort to keep the smile on his face as he looked at the marks, clearly visible on her previously perfect face.
"Hi. How are you feeling?" he asked as she stood up.
"A lot better, knowing I''m not going back to him."
"You don't have to worry about him anymore. Jacks on his way to pick him up now. He's been arrested."
Phil took her bag off her, put his arm around her shoulders and walked her out of the ward and out to the car.
Meanwhile, Jack was up with Stuart, waiting patiently for him to finish off the paperwork.
"I can't believe this is happening" Stuart complained. "She attacks me and I get arrested?"
"You know theres more to it than that. You deserve everything thats coming to you."
With that, Jack reached forwards and took Stuarts arm, dragging him out to the car while reading him his rights.
Phil pulled up infront of the station and helped Sam out the car.
"Are you sure your ready for this?" he asked, his concern showing in his eyes.
"Yeah. I just want all this over with." she replied. She had agreed to make a statement.
"Whats going to happen to me Phil?"
"Nothing. The CPS have reviewed the case and are holding no charges against you. With any luck, Turner will go down for a very long time."
Sam smiled at him and followed him into the soft interview room.
Her and Phil emerged half an hour later. Sam had promised hersel in the car she wouldn't cry but she was longing to let her emotions out. Phil seemed to know what she was feeling. He pulled her into a hug and held her with one arm while the other stroked her hair.
"It's ok to cry you know. You dont have to be brave on my account." She stayed silent and he held her tighter. "Come on. I'll take you home. We'll leave out the back way so you can avoid everyone." he said, sensing she wouldn't appreciate the whispers and sympathetic stares she would undoubtedly recieve from uniform.
"Thankyou Phil" she said gratefully.
With his arm around her, Phil led her through to custody so they could leave through the back entrance. He entered the code so the double doors opened to let them pass when he saw a familiar face being booked in by Jack. Phil, at once, stood in front of Sam and tried to push her back but it was too late.
She had already seen him...