This chapter is dedicated to the victims of the London bombings.
A few hours had passed, and a violent storm was brewing outside. Dillon and Nikki had vacated to the living room, where Dillon decided to watch the news, as he needed to take his mind off things, if only for half an hour. He switched on the T.V, and flicked through the various channels until he found the local news. He started rearranging the cushions, when he heard something on the news. "Fears are growing tonight for a young woman who has been missing for just over a week. Police say they are hopeful that they'll find the 30 year old, who is a emergency department Doctor. Lauren Banner has this report...". Dillon listened attentively, just as Nikki entered the room, carrying 2 cups of coffee. She noticed the report, and sat down next to Dillon, placing her hand on his knee as they both listened, and tears fell down as they saw a picture of Lara and that the police suspected that "We are looking at a possible abduction". Dillon's heart sank, and he thought "Why? Who would want to take my baby away from me? She's perfect... Why?" His thought were interrupted by the phone ringing. He went to pick it up, and, as he answered it, it turned out to be DI Manson, with some very important news. He explained that they were going down to search the industrial estate, as another of Lara's belongings had been found, only this time it was her pager. "Clever girl" Dillon thought. DI Manson also said that a squad car would come and pick him up, as Dillon had made it quite clear that he would be there if anything happened. He was really happy at the thought of being reunited with Lara once again, but a reunion was looking doubtful. He also said that if they couldn't find her, then it would lead to a television appeal. They carried on talking, DI Manson explaining what would happen once they got there, and he asked Dillon if he could bring something small of Lara's they'd brought in the sniffer dogs and needed something for them to get her scent from. Just as they hung up, a police car arrived. Nikki let them in, whilst Dillon tried to find something he could use, and he finally decided to use her small teddy bear, the one that was on her bedside table. He picked it up, and walked towards the door, Nikki wishing him Good Luck, and they went. Nikki watched as the police car drove away, and she thought "I hope they find her please!" And with that, she sat down on the sofa, head in her hands, and started crying.
Meanwhile at the industrial estate, the search was on. There were Police everywhere, Paramedics were on standby incase they did find her, and they'd called in negotiatiors, sniffer dogs, and SO19. Dillon was overwhelmed by it all, and began to think if they would ever find her. A few hous in, and the heavens had opened. Everyone carried on regardless, and all seemed quiet until a policeman shouted "I've found something!" A load of policemen headed towards a unused Warehouse, where 5 armed policemen,went in cautiously. They said that it was safe for the others to go in, as the area was safe. They entered a room, in which was an shaken Lara. PC Hemmingway shouted "We've found her" and without hesitation Dillon ran in. He went up to Lara, and said "It's ok now hun, You're safe now." He carefully removed the tape that was around her mouth, and he also removed the rope that was tightly tied around her arms and legs. As soon as she was free, she gave him a great big hug, much to the police's amazement.Another officer went to phone for the ambulance, as Lara was struggling to breathe and she was obviously dehydrated and in pain. Lara struggled to hold back the tears as Dillon talked reassuringly to her, promising her that she was safe now, and that help was on it's way. They hugged once more, during which Lara said "I am so lucky to have you, you know that. Thank you, for being here waiting for me." and with that he pulled away, as he could hear the Ambulance, to which he said "We'll get you to Holby, and you'll be with me, and you won't be alone you'll be surrounded by your friends". He could see 2 Paramedics, which turned out to be Josh and Comfort. As they saw Lara they smiled, and set about helping her. Dillon held her hand throughout, Lara managed a very weak smile, before wincing once again in pain. Josh left to get the stretcher, whilst Comfort attached Lara up to a Saline drip, because she was very dehydrated. Josh returned with the stretcher. Together Comfort and Josh carefully helped Lara onto the stretcher, where she winced in pain once again. Comfort administered some pain relief, and she adjusted the oxygen mask. Once outside, a couple of police officers told them that they would provide a police escort so that they could get Lara to hospital quickly.
Meanwhile back at the hospital Charlie had just recieved news of the incoming patient. He was at first surprised, and he went to tell Harry, as Simon was busy in cubicles. He eventually found Harry in his office, sifting through a big pile of papers. Charlie entered, and said "Harry, theres an incoming case, woman, 30 years old, dehydration, abdo pains, minor breathing problems" "Ok Eta? " "4 Minutes. Oh and Harry It's Lara." Without hesitation Harry said"Ok I'll be right there". He got up, and walked briskly out, waiting for Charlie. He explained that was going to wait outside for her, and he asked if Charlie could find Duffy, and asked if they could prep Recus. Charlie went off to find Duffy, and Harry went out to the front of the hospital, where he waited anxiously for the Ambulance. He only waited for a few minutes before the Ambulance turned up, accompanied by the police escort. Harry took a deep breath and went out to the ambulance. Comfort jumped out and Josh opened the back doors. Just then Comfort said "Hi Harry Lara's got abdo pains, dehydration, lost consciousness on route. Pulse rate of 110, BP 130 over 85 sats 95 . Intubated on route. They went through to recus where they were met by Charlie and Duffy. Dillon waited with her whilst the team worked on her.
Dillon soon realised that the team needed space in order to work on saving her. Dillon kissed her on her forehead, then he told Harry that he needed some air, and they needed to come and find him if they had any news. He went outside, where he was met by Luke, who asked after lara. Dillon said "She's in a bad way; she's been beaten, possibly raped, dehydrated. She's convinced that she was going to die; but she's starting to fight. it's her birthday soon. I was going to propose to her. But i'm not going to now.Apart from that she's just peachy." Luke said that the wasn't busy and that he'd wait with him, and keep in company whilst they waited for news. Not long after they started talking, Harry came out of Recus, with news. Dillon rose from the bench, and Harry started explaining what has happened. He said "Lara's stable, she's got some internal damage, and a surgical registrar is on her way down to assess. I've also asked Mr Davies to come and have a look at her, as there is a possibility that she could have been sexually assaulted. She's on a ventilator but you're free to come and see her now." Dillon thanked Harry, and he followed Harry in.There he saw Lara, lying there. Dillon walked up to her, and was shocked by what he saw. He saw Lara covered in bruises, her wrist in plaster, and a chest drain in one side. He bent down, and he kissed her on the forehead. He held her hand, and he promised that he'd be there for her, and he'd be there when she woke up.Just then Mr Davies entered Recus, where he explained that Miss Lloyd was stuck in theatre and that he'd come down to see Lara. Harry took Dillon aside whilst Mr Davies examined Lara. Harry reassured Dillon that everything was going to be ok. He also said that he hoped that whoever did this would get caught. About 20 minutes later Mr Davies needed to talk to Harry alone. Dillon wanted to know what was going on and so he insisted that he was told. So Mr Davies said that he had discovered what Dillon feared most; that Lara was raped. He also wanted to do a pregnancy test; just to be sure, however he needed Dillon's permission. He gave it, and Mr Davies went ahead with the test. Dillon anxiously awaited for the results; instantly deciding that he may want to do a paternity test; so he can be sure who the father is. Approximately 5 minutes later, Mr Davies had the results. He explained that Lara was pregnant; about 8 weeks to be precise.Dillon couldn't believe it. As he struggled to come to terms with the news Miss Lloyd came in, apologizing for her lateness. Harry explained the situation, and then Miss Lloyd went to examine Lara, after which she decided that Lara needed to go to theatre, as her condition was slowly deterioating.
Dillon went up to theatre with Lara, where he kissed her and wished her good luck; as he felt that she would need it. The doors closed, and the wait began.