Chapter 55

Amanda ran to hug her, "Liv you're okay!" All of Olivia's anger left her body. "Liv are you okay?" Olivia grabbed Amanda's clothes without saying a word, she couldn't do what she needed to do here. "Come on, you need a shower." When they reached the showers, Olivia leaned against the sink while Amanda brushed her teeth. "Liv, are you going to stay in here with me?" Olivia just looked at her. She wanted Amanda to tell her, but she was losing her patience. She moved closer to Amanda and tilted her face to the light and shook her head. Fin was right and she missed it. She didn't have any scrap or scratch on her face. When Liv really looked at it, she figured it was the length of a hand. Someone hit her and hard. "Yeah I'm gonna stay." Amanda knew Olivia was on to her and she froze. "Amanda do me a favor, lift your shirt up." Amanda's jaw dropped, "Ummmm Liv what did you say?" By now Olivia wasn't in the mood and they weren't getting anywhere. "I tell you what, figure out what I just said or I can give a matching handprint that's on your face on your ass. Do I need to repeat my question?"

Olivia didn't mean it, but she needed to get Amanda's attention. She knew that whatever this was, it was bad. Olivia waited, "So were all the back where we were. How about I count." Amanda slowly lifted her shirt, she knew it was bad. Olivia moved closer and examined her stomach. She saw a fist print and when she touched it, Amanda flinched. Olivia looked at her side and that bruise was different, but just as bad. Olivia hung her head, she knew, because she saw these before. "When did you run into your mom?" Amanda cried and all Olivia could do was hold her. When Amanda calmed down, they went back to the squad room. "Sit here with Fin." Olivia went into Cragen's office and Fin saw Amanda had been crying. "Hey what's going on?" She took a deep breath, "I saw my mom that day Fin. She hurt me." Fin stood up, "No Fin please don't!" Amanda's screaming caused Olivia and Cragen to rush out. "You can't go over there. She told me to keep my cop friend away, that's why I didn't tell you and Liv. Please!" Olivia walked over to calm Amanda down. "Hey nothing is going to happen, breath for me."

They headed to the hospital and Olivia called Dr. Hanover and Dr. Hendrix to tell them it was an emergency. When the doctors arrived, Olivia was pacing. Dr. Hendrix brought the photos and files from Amanda's first visit. She was adamant about taking the pictures of her bruises even though they were healing and now they had more proof. They all walked in to see Amanda laying on the bed. They stayed while they took pictures and her statement. Dr. Hanover wanted to talk to Amanda. "Thank Dr. Hendrix for coming over." She grabbed Amanda's hand, "Take care okay."

Dr. Hanover slid over beside Amanda and Olivia sat next to her on the bed. "Well this is a weird place for therapy. I heard you tell the officer what happened, so I won't make you go back through it, but Amanda why didn't you tell Fin or Olivia?" Amanda sighed, "I wanted to and I felt bad for lying. I thought everything was okay. When she grabbed I realized I'm not safe here. Olivia, Fin, or everyone else can't watch me 24/7 she's going to get me again." Olivia held her, "Baby it's okay." Dr. Hanover moved closer, "Amanda sometimes it's standing up for yourself. She scares you, and she knows it. You're not scared of Liv, but she knows when you are scared, but she will never take advantage of it. Amanda I think it might be a good idea to take some self defense classes and I'm sure Olivia will go with you. We don't want you living in fear."

They left the hospital and headed home. She ran Amanda a bath, washed her up, put her in bed, and held her while she cried for an hour. "Liv why does my mom hate me. Every time she sees me she hits me. I'm not a punk, Liv, but why do I have to fight my mom. I still love her even though she hates me." Olivia's heart broke for Amanda. "Baby I'm so sorry that she treats you like that, but Amanda Rollins you listen and listen good, I heard you today. I can't be with you 24/7, but I will not allow you to live in fear. Two things Amanda, one if she ever lays another hand on you, don't you ever lie to me. Two the next she comes in close, knock her ass out." Amanda fell out laughing. "How about I call Melinda and Kat to bring Chinese for dinner and cheer you up?" Amanda smiled, "Okay Liv." Olivia waited until Amanda was out cold. She traced her fingers on her bruises and cried. She called Melinda, Kat, and Fin, Amanda felt bad for lying to him.

"Hey guys! Shhhh she's still asleep. They gave her pain meds at the hospital. I'm gonna wake her up in a few, once you put the food out." Melinda put the food out. Kat pulled Fin to the side, "Hey Fin, I need to make a run real quick. Will you tell them I'll be back?" Fin shook his head, "Sure thing, but don't get mad if the egg rolls are gone." Fin didn't know Kat well, but she seemed cool. "Amanda hey! How do you feel?" Amanda smiled, "I'm good guys, but I'm hungry. Where's Kat?" Fin spoke up, "She had to run somewhere, she'll be back." They started eating and Kat joined them shortly after. "Well let's forget the bad stuff, because everyone will be at my house tomorrow. Sleepover!!" They all said goodnight, but Kat waited for Mike to pick her up. "Are you ok kid?" Amanda shook her head and here phone went off.

Unknown caller: ring ring

Amanda: Hello

Kim: I hope you're happy here in New York and I hope I never see you again.

Amanda: What the hell are talking about Kim?

Olivia snatched the phone and put it on speaker

Kim: Heard mom snatched your ass up and tried to teach you another lesson. You never learn.

Amanda: Fuck you and mom. The cops are already looking for her. But pass this on Kim, I'm done with both of you. Come near me again and you'll be picking up your fucking teeth.

Kim: Well, well, well! Look who has guts. Me and mom are already gone. I have one question though, who did you send to kick her ass Amanda. She spit blood for 30 minutes.

Amanda: What the hell are talking about?

Kim: Well played. Bye

"Liv I didn't do anything." Olivia pulled Amanda up, "Hey relax, it's gonna be okay and we have our first family holiday forget them." Kat hugged her friend, "Yeah Amanda, we're your family now. Forget them." They heard a knock at the door and Amanda jumped, "It's okay, it's Mike. They're gone Amanda." Olivia knew they were gonna have to start over, because she was traumatized. She went to open the door. "Officer Dodds good to see you again. Treating our girl good?" Mike shook his head, "Yes ma'am!" Kat moved to the door, "Officer will you excuse us a minute?" Mike told Kat he would be in the car. Olivia pulled Kat outside in the hall, "You know I love you and I know you love Amanda, but if you're gonna be a cop, you better start following rules. And before you lie and say you don't know what I'm talking about. Put something on that nasty scratch on your neck. You look like you've been in a fight." Olivia looked at Kat giving her the look. She knew exactly who went after Amanda's mom. Kat turned to walk away, "Liv she broke her. She broke my friend. I couldn't…" Olivia hugged Kat, "Shhhhh! Everything will be okay, but you need to start thinking before you act. What if you got caught? Amanda would be a wreck and blame herself more than she already does." Kat knew Olivia was right. She wanted to be a detective one day and she needed to grow up. "Thanks Liv! I hear you and I'll see you tomorrow."