Chapter 10.
Gina opened Sheelagh's front door to let her in. Patrick was waiting anxiously for her in the lounge. Sheelagh looked at him for a second before running and throwing herself into his arms and sobbing uncontrollably. Patrick held her tightly to him, unwilling to let her go.
Gina let them hug each other for a minute before prying Sheelagh away from him and into the hallway.
"Are you okay?" Gina asked awkwardly. Sheelagh nodded mutely and looked at the floor. "Are you pressing charges?" Sheelagh shook her head. "No?"
"No." Sheelagh said forcefully, looking Gina straight in the eyes. "He's going down anyway," Sheelagh softened up a bit, "you don't need my statement."
"It would put him away for longer."
"No, it wouldn't. You know as well as I do that it wouldn't." Sheelagh's eyes showed determination and so Gina decided to drop it, knowing full well that she wasn't likely to win.
"Okay, okay." Gina sighed. "You know where I am if you change your mind." she got her stuff and walked to the front door.
"I won't." Sheelagh said, Gina turned, smiled at her, then left.
The End.
Sorry it's short, but I was at a complete block with where to take this story.
Hope you enjoyed it.