"Aimee, are those results in?"
"Yes sir."
She pulled the thin file from a stack and handed it to Ryan.
She heard him gasp.
"It's just a bruise. I fought a wall and lost."
"You mean someone threw you against a wall.
He gently put his hand over the bruise, wanting her to trust him.
"Please tell me who's hurting you."
She turned her face away, so he didn't see the tears.
He took her in his arms and held her close.
"Shhh… You're safe now. I'll protect you."
He kissed her forehead.
"I love you."
"I love you, too."