So lucky for you guys I'm having a hard time sleeping, so I thought why not write a chapter. Hope you enjoy it and always let me know what you think!

Chapter 21

Matt

Things around the house haven't been the same since the attack on Dawson. Everyone is still waiting for her to wake up. I really don't want to be here, I think to myself as I look around the room. I want to be with her holding her hand and be the first person she sees when she opens her eyes. I take in a breath just trying to get through my shift. I was planning on taking the day off, but chief reminded me that I am a leader and my house needs me right now, but I didn't come in for him, I came in for Gabby. She would kick my ass for sitting in that room.

I get up for another cup of coffee, "Everyone listen up" I hear Chief's voice fill the already silent room. "I just heard from the hospital that Dawson is awake and responsive. However, she is still being monitored with caution, once I know more I will pass it along."

A weight has finally been lifted off my chest; different spectrum of emotions comes flooding all in at once. I want to cry and laugh at the same time. I'm so caught up in my own thoughts that I don't hear the Chief call my name until I feel someone tap me.

"Casey" He says as he stands next to me.

"Yeah" I meet his eyes.

"She is asking for you."

Without another word I run out the door and start my truck, I just need to see her.

Gabby

I'm not sure how long I have been sitting here in this hospital room or how long they plan to keep me here, but I just want to go home. My body is completely sore and it hurts to speak, most of the time I have been drifting out of sleep. When I do wake up the only person I want to see is Matt. When I asked my mom if he was here, she told me that he was at the station, but he had waited for them to get in from New York.

I look around the plain room to find nobody here. Just the sound of my heart monitor to keep me company. I close my eyes again as my body falls into a deep sleep.

Matt

As I walk into Gabby's room her eyes are closed like they have been since the attack, for a moment I think that I didn't hear the Chief correctly, that Gabby being awake was just a delightful dream.

I take the seat next to her bed and rest my hand on her's. I watch as her eyes slowly flicker open causing my heart to skip several beats.

I can see a smile somewhat grace her face as she registers who I am.

"I have been waiting for you" Gabby says quietly as she looks into my eyes.

"I could say the same thing about you" I reply with a huge goofy smile on my face. "How are you feeling?"

"I've been better" she whispers again. "Matt I need to tell you something…"

"I know, Shay told me everything with Voight and the notes".

"I'm so sorry. I should have listened" Gabby began to apologize.

"Gabby you don't have anything to be sorry for. If anything I should be the one to apologize for being such an ass to you and for getting you into this mess…"

Gabby quickly cut him off, "Matt I…" but before Gabby could get the words out a doctor appeared in the doorway.

"Hello, I'm Dr. Thomas" he introduced himself as he moved closer to us and extended his hand out to me.

"Hi I'm Matthew Casey" I said as I shook his hand.

"I'm sorry to interrupt but I need to speak to Miss. Dawson."

As much as I wanted to stay with her, I knew that this was important. I turned to look at her, "I'll be right outside" I said as I leaned down and gave her a light kiss on her forehead.

I could tell that a surprised her with the kiss, but I couldn't help it.

Gabby

Dr. Thomas waited for Matt to leave the room before he said a word. Once Matt closed the door, Dr. Thomas took the seat next to the bed.

"There are a couple of things I want to talk to you about, the first thing being is all the results from your cat scan came back clear and your vitals have been maintaining. So you are doing very well".

"Well that's all good, right?" I asked not sure why I was getting the feeling that bad news would be delivered next.

"That's very good news" he states.

"Then why do I feel that your about to tell me something I don't want to hear?" I ask.

"Because I am" he bluntly states. He takes in a deep breath, "There is one more test that I would like to perform but I need your permission".

"Okay, what is it?" I ask sounding apprehensive still not understanding where this conversation is going.

"Gabriela during the time of your attack, you became unconscious" I nod my head feeling annoyed that he is telling me things I already know. "And based on the evidence from your clothing, we feel that you could have been sexually assaulted".

"I'm sorry I don't think I heard you right" I say because I'm unsure of what he just to me.

"We believe that you may have been sexually assaulted during your attack".

"No that's impossible" I tell him as anger and sorrow begin to take over my body along with disbelief. "I was unconscious not dead!" I begin to raise my voice as I could feel tears form in my eyes. I would know if that happened to me, I would know.

"I understand that this extremely hard for you, but if you were sexually assaulted…"

I cut him off; I can't hear anymore, "Please just stop. I can't do this right now. I can't talk about this possibility. I need a moment" I say has tears flow down my face. I wipe the tears from my face knowing that they would continue no matter what I did.

"When your ready or you decide to have the exam done…"

I cut him off again, "I will have the exam, but I don't want to talk about it any further " I say as I feel sobs on the verge take over my body.

"I will get the exam scheduled" he said and then leaves the room.

I turned my back to the door, this couldn't be happening. My sobs have fully taken over me. All the pain I felt before was nothing compared to the pain I felt now, this was so much worse. Before it was just my body and my head that ached, but that thought that some guy possibly touched me and forced me, hurt my heart and soul.

"Gabby" I hear from the door. The voice belongs to Matt; I forgot that he was waiting out there. "Gabby are you okay?" Concern filling his voice as he moves closer to the bed.

I don't answer him I just cry, I can feel his hand on my upper back and I can hear him telling me everything is going to be okay, but is it? Will everything be the way it was? Will I?