A Horrible Episode – Part 16.
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Previously...
Carter began to read.
"Oh God" He said out loud.
"What?"
"It says........"
Chapter 16 – Trouble
"It says that a nurse in psych is taking action against you for the other day"
"What! Oh my God Carter, I hurt her didn't I? I didn't know what I was doing"
"Abby, try and be calm sweetie. There's a meeting at the hospital tomorrow to discuss it" Carter was in too much shock to be able to comfort Abby any more than that.
"How can you stand there and tell me to calm down? Could I go to court for this?"
"I doubt it. They call these meetings so the hospital can sort it out. You're a nurse, they know you, it will be ok"
"God I hope so. John I can't cope anymore. Someone up there really hates me don't they?"
"I admit you haven't had the easiest of times. But this will pass, I promise. Everything will work out"
"I'm not sure I believe that but ok"
Carter lifted Abby out of the bath and dressed her. He put her in the wheelchair and they had breakfast in silence. After breakfast, Carter loaded Abby into the car and drove her to the hospital for her rehab.
Abby's POV
I'm sitting in the hydra pool. Well I'm floating really but my mind isn't on what I'm supposed to be doing. I can't believe that after all I've been through, this has happened. I never meant to hurt anyone, certainly not a fellow member of staff, it just happened. Carter is trying to keep me calm. He's probably afraid that I'll go off the rails again. I just want to be happy. It's just another bad thing to have to think about. It's bad enough that I have to think about the attack everyday. It never leaves my mind. It's always there, haunting me. It's a living nightmare.
"Abby, are you with me?" Dr Pont shouted.
"Yeah, sorry, I've got a lot on my mind"
"Alright, well you've been in here for your allotted time now so we'll get you out. It's going to take time Abby, and I know it's hard, but in order for you to progress we need your full concentration"
"I'm sorry. I'll try harder tomorrow"
"Ok Abby, lets get you out"
Abby was soon on her way to see Kim Legaspi. Carter had met her after rehab to take her to Kim's office.
"Abby do you want me to come in with you to talk about the letter?" Carter quizzed.
"No, its ok"
"Abby, hi, come in" Kim said, opening her door.
Carter wheeled Abby in and then went to get a coffee. He gave Abby's shoulder a reassuring squeeze as he left the room"
"So Abby, is it good to be home?" Kim asked.
"Can we cut out the small talk and get to the main issue please?" Abby replied. She knew she was being a bit short with Kim but she needed to sort this latest mess out.
"I'm sorry. I don't understand"
"The letter I received this morning. I'm being accosted by one of your nurses"
"I really don't have any idea of what you're talking about Abby"
"I received a letter this morning stating that a member of your staff is taking action against me for what happened the other day. I hurt her when I was going 'crazy'"
"What nurse? Do you have the letter with you?"
"Nurse Brookes. Here it is"
Abby handed Kim the letter who looked at it for a moment then made an excuse and left the room. She returned a few minutes later, frowning.
"Abby, I don't know how to say this. I've spoken to Nurse Brookes, and she hasn't filed any complaints against you. It's a sick joke Abby"
"What! Who would do that?" Abby was in shock.
"I don't know, but I think you should contact the police"
"I will, when I get home. Listen Kim, I need to talk to Carter about this, can I leave our talk for today?"
"Of course Abby, but please come tomorrow"
"I will"
Kim pushed Abby out of the room to Carter who was waiting outside.
"That was quick. Abby are you ok?"
"Just take me home Carter"
Carter obliged and drove them home. Once there, Abby explained to him about the letter. Carter left Abby to have a nap in the bedroom whilst he phoned the police. After leaving Abby to sleep for a couple of hours, he woke her up with a cup of tea.
"Thank-you Carter. Did you phone the police?"
"Yes. They've filed it and have told us to be vigilant about anyone acting suspiciously. They think the guy that attacked you probably had a ring of friends, and it may be a revenge attack for his death"
"But he killed himself. After what he did he deserved to die"
Abby started to cry. Just as Carter was walking over to comfort her, a brick smashed through the window, showering them in glass. A note was attached to the brick. It read, "Watch your backs".