Ed grabbed him by his ear and forced him to stand. He wriggled but Ed's grip was unbreakable. Ed dragged him over to Olivia's bed; watching nervously to see what he was going to do.
'You see that... she is still here. You tried to kill her. If you couldn't have her then nobody could... well let me tell you. You still don't have her and you never will. Olivia made it clear she doesn't want you. I heard her. She loves me... I love her... I was so close to hurting you then... but hearing the monitor register her heartbeat... I don't need to be violent... Olivia has had enough of that in her life... but let me warn you... should you ever come near her again... I will personally make sure that you never have children. Do we understand each other?'
'You don't frighten me. I won't let her go. She's mine... and I will make sure she knows that'
'How will you do that from prison?'
'I am not going to prison'
'Yes you are'
It wasn't Ed who had spoken, but the Doctor. He had watched the altercation between Ed and Brian and after seeing the way they both were he joined up the dots on the half finished puzzle.
'Excuse me?'
'You tried to kill one of my patients. Security are on their way. They will turn you over to the police'
'Oh come on... the bitch deserved it'
'You call her that one more time, and I will cut off that tongue and shove it where the sun doesn't shine'
'Mr Tucker... remember what you just said. Olivia doesn't need this. She needs you... she doesn't need you in a police cell'
'You're right.'
'Olivia seems to be stable for the moment. Why don't I leave you alone for a few moments and I will take... this... to security'
'Thank you'
'No worries. Any problems,just push the alarm'
The Doctor took Brian outside, leaving Ed alone with Olivia. As soon as the door closed, Ed ran straight over to the bed. Stroking Olivia's cheek with one hand, he began to talk.
'Oh... you scared me then. I was so convinced I'd lost you. You know how to keep a guy waiting Olivia I'll give you that. He's gone and he won't hurt you again, I promise. Not while I'm here. I love you'
Ed broke down and began to cry the tears he'd been building up. Was Olivia safe? Was Brian finished?
Not by a long shot, but for now at least the two of them were in the clear. They would have to enjoy the break before they had to be brave again.
To Be Continued
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