A/N – Thanks for all the reviews! I promise the story will start picking up more pace soon and I'll post as much as possible.

Chapter 11:

The search for Greg was getting nowhere. Ted agreed to let Bobby help D, under the condition that he would pull back if the case became too personal. Tara and Myles continued to work on the drug bust, but due to no new evidence surfacing, they were getting nowhere with only 3 days until the deal.

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Back at the hospital, Jack stepped into Dr. Miller's office. The knot in his stomach grew with every second that passed. The doctor motioned for him to sit down before he started.

"Sorry sir, but I must ask – how do you know Miss. Thomas? We didn't have much time to introduce ourselves when you first came in. Are you her husband, fiancé, boyfriend?" Jack wasn't offended by the question, though slightly shocked. He realized that most colleagues wouldn't be as worried and concerned as he was, but then again, was he really just a friend from work? He didn't even know what he was to Sue and he vowed as soon as it was all over, he would find out.

"I work with Sue at the FBI. I'm an agent. She's also a close personal friend." Jack felt safe with that answer.

"The trauma she obtained from the accident was minimal. She has a cut on her forehead that we cleaned up. Didn't even need stitches. She was in shock for awhile, but that is normal in these cases. What I want to ask you about is the bruising and cuts on her arms and wrists. She didn't want to talk about it to us, which makes us question a few things. Firstly, it's the sign of an abusive relationship. Do you know if there have been any signs of abuse from anyone in a personal relationship?" Jack could barely believe what the doctor was asking. It was Sue, how anyone could hurt her was beyond him.

"No, well, it's slightly complicated. I don't know the whole story but from what I've observed I think someone might have hurt her." Jack recounted the story of what happened with Greg. "I still don't have all the information about how they met and when, but I could find out for you. Also, the FBI is currently investigating the man suspicious of harming her." He paused as the doctor looked at him. He hoped Dr. Miller couldn't see the fear and concern gleaming from his eyes. "What can I do for her?" He asked quietly.

"I can tell you two are very close. We need to get her to admit what happened, not only for your job but for mine as well. If she bottles what happened, then the long term effects could be severe – depression, even suicide. I'm ready to release Miss. Thomas today, as long as you can assure me that someone will be with her at all times, and won't be under any critical stress. However, I think it is important to get whoever did this off the streets so when questioning her just make sure you pay attention to her distress and try not to push to hard. I've also prescribed a light sedative for at night so she gets her rest. I don't want her back at work for a least a week."

"Thank you so much Doctor Miller. I assure you that she won't be alone and there are many people supporting her and hoping to catch the man who did this." Jack stood up and shook the doctor's hand again.

"Please, call me Jake. This is my card. If there are any problems, any at all, please give my secretary a call. I can tell Miss. Thomas is a very strong and determined woman. I'm sure she'll pull through fine, but don't hesitate to call if anything happens or you have any questions." Jack thanked the doctor profusely before leaving his office and heading down the hall back to emergency. He stopped outside the curtain where he knew Sue was hiding behind. Thankful she was alright; he pushed the curtain aside and went to sit down beside her on the hospital bed. She looked up at him with tired eyes,

"Come on Sue, let me take you home." He took her hand in his, and wrapped the other around her waist and guided her out the hospital doors.