Mia POV One year ago.
Oh god my head hurts. I feel like I can't move. I can't even open my eyes. I try to remember what happened. I was at the gym. There was a woman and she had a gun. Oh god I have to move I have to do something but I can't. I try to move but I don't. I can't feel anything. Except the damn fly on my lip. I try to move my hand to swat it away. I think I'm moving it. I am moving it I feel it on my lip. But the fly is still there. I open my eyes and everything is bright. It takes a moment to focus and when I do I see I'm in a hospital. I pull on the tub under my nose. Shit I have to get out of here.
"Hey don't move that. You're okay. Miss grey, you're okay. You're in the hospital." Luke, one of Christian's security is here. He gets my hands holding them so that they aren't pulling on the medical equipment. "Do you remember what happened?" I nod my head still unable to find my voice.
"You were taken by some people. You're okay now. You were drugged. But you're fine."
"Mom" I croak unable to speak a full sentence.
"Your parents went to get something to eat and a change of clothes. They left a few minutes ago. They'll be back in a few hours."
"Why aren't you with Ana?"
"Mr. Grey is with Ana. He hasn't left her side." What happened to Ana. "They asked Ana for a ransom and she took it to the kidnappers. You were just bait. They wanted to get to her. She's fine thought don't worry." Good. Christian would die without her. I feel like an idiot though. If I hadn't been so stupid and tried to ditch my security then this wouldn't have happened. I don't even know what happened. All is remember is someone coming behind me then everything goes black. "I'm going to get your nurse. She has to come check on you." I grab his hand before he leaves. This is so embarrassing what do I do now? I didn't want him to leave. He picks my hand up and brings it to his lips. "I'll be right back. I promise." He drops my hand walking out. What did I do. I have a boyfriend. Kind of.
Ethan and I have never really called it official. And now I don't really want to. He's so boring doesn't talk at all. All he does is listen to me talk. As much as I like when someone just listens, he does it like I'm some psychology case it makes me feel so damn crazy. And he's boring all he ever wants to do is watch stupid documentaries. Or go to dinner to the same place. I'm so over it. But I didn't consider it when I first met him. Now it's like I can't break up with him because his sister is marrying my brother.
I don't know who's worst, Kate or Ethan. She's so bossy and the opposite of Ethan. Kate, from what Elliot tells me, always has to be doing something. And Elliot was into that at first but now that their relationship is more settled he doesn't have time to just stop what he's doing and go on random vacations.
Elliot always tells me that he wants to have just quiet nights at home. Watch tv and "hang out" I was at his house once making his dinner because he had worked for 14 hours straight and she kept going on about how bored she was and he wasn't paying attention to her. He wasn't paying attention because he has a business to run. Then the bitch had the nerve to compare how Christian would leave work early for Ana. They hadn't moved in at the time so he told her to go out and not come back. I was so happy I made his favorite cake that day. I know he was stressed so I went over the whole week to make him dinner. To top it off he had to apologize to her. I didn't really get them.
But with Ethan I have to make an appointment. And I have to call weeks in advance. I'm over it. The nurse came in and Luke stood on the door frame with his arms crossed. He was in his usual black suit. I never notice how good he looked. Well that's a lie I noticed but he didn't notice me. The nurse removed my IV and the tube thing under my nose then left saying that I was fine and I would be discharged immediately. They had a massive trauma coming in and anyone that didn't need to be here wouldn't be.
"Your parents aren't answering their phones to pick you up Mia." Says Sawyer.
"Oh it's ok I can take a taxi." I hate taxis but I don't want him to think I'm a brat.
"I'll take you. I'm technically off the clock now but I don't mind." Oh god yes! Car ride alone with Luke any time. But I have to act like it's not a big deal. I nod my head. I stop by Christian and Ana's room and say good bye. He looks a mess. We get him some food before we leave and get in the car. It's sawyer's car.
"So do you think we can get something to eat? I'm kinda hungry."
"I'm suppose to just take you home." God I feel like such a baby. My chaperone can't even drive me to get food. That's so embarrassing. "If you want I'll make you something there. I just think that your parents want to see you. They shouldn't worry more than they already have." He's right. Mom is probably freaking out and dad must be miserable. I know I'm going to get put on house arrest by Christian for not allowing him to get me two security guys but I didn't know they would come after me.
"Why did he come after me?" His grip on the steering wheel tightens and his mouth is set in a hard line.
"Because you were the easy access. We weren't more careful with you and as much as we hate to admit it. We fucked... We messed up."
"You don't have to filter things for me. I know all about that language. Fuck and shit and asshole. All those words I grew up hearing because of Elliot. He was like a fucking sailor. It drove my mom crazy but he learned to tone it down. When he was like 17 he got hurt in football and came home saying fuck this fuck that and my fucking foot. Anyways he was being a little bitch about it. He was about to graduate and mom knew it was the last few months she had where she could ground him. She took away his cellphone and his door. And if he wanted to go out he would have to take me. He had a date once and he didn't want to cancel so he made me pretend to be some kid that their parent forget at the movies and he 'took care of me' with his date. She totally fell for it." He was laughing by the end. So was I but not because of the story but because his laugh was contagious. I don't think I've ever heard him laugh before.
"How old were you?" He said smiling at me.
"I was like eight or something. Maybe older." I said giggling.
"What about when you had to go home?" He said as we pulled up to the house driveway. He input the key code without having to ask for it. It's crazy how he's not family and knows the code to our house. I don't think Elena even knows and she's my moms oldest friend.
"He said that he was going to take me to our mom because she's a doctor and my dads a lawyer so they would know what to do. Yeah they dated for a few weeks I think because she kept coming around."
"And she didn't recognize you?" I chuckled before I answered.
"Nope. That how he liked them blonde and dumb. Plus he would pay me to hide around the house. Not that she came over much maybe once or twice. Then he went out with her best friend. This I learned years later because she was related to a friend of mine."
"Blonde and dumb?" He said as we got out of the car. He leaned on the car with his hands in his pockets.
"Yea he hasn't changed much. I think he's been with every blonde in Seattle. He's such a player. Still is really. I mean engaged but I don't buy. I think he feels old because Christian settled down. Christian, our gay brother who is a total loner. Honestly I was so surprised to find out he was straight. Even mom was. When we were teenagers mom would always tell Christian she loved him no matter what. And that we loved him and we will always love an accept you. He just rolled his eyes but she was making it clear that we still would love him. And we would but looking back now it's funny. I mean what would your parents say if you said your gay? Are you gay?" Did I really just ask that. Oh my god I'm a loser a complete and total loser. He's looking at me like I'm some joke and smiling. Is he going to laugh at me yet?
"No Mia I'm not gay." He's smirking at me. Maybe I should just shut up. I like how he said my name. It sounded so smooth so ... Hot.
"Well good." I said sighing. He starts laughing. "I mean for women out there that's good for them. Because then they have a chance to sleep with you. I mean after, you know they get to know you. Not that it matters because you're kind of amazing and any girl would be lucky to sleep with you." He laughs even harder. Damn those drugs must have turned off my brain to mouth filter. "We should head inside." I suggest awkwardly. I mentally smack my forehead as he follows me inside.
"Mia I have to be honest with you." He says grabbing my hand. "I don't really cook." He said embarrassed.
"Well can you order or should I?" I say.
"I can do it. You should go say hi to your parents." I go upstairs and find my parents sleeping. I should wake them but mom must be pretty tired to be sleeping in the middle of the day. I go to my bathroom and take a look in the mirror. Damn I look like shit. I brush my hair and change into some jeans and a fitted top. Shit I don't want him to think I'm desperate. And I have a boyfriend. But I still want to look good. I change into some tight yoga pants and a cropped top that goes off the shoulder.
I must have taken longer than I thought because the food and arrived by the time I went downstairs.
"Oh thanks for getting food." I say when I get behind him.
"Don't worry about it. It's part of my job." He says chuckling.
"Is it really?"
"Well I'm sure it's somewhere in my contract that I have to do anything you want. Anything your brother wants anyways."
"Is that miserable. Being his personal slave?" I ask bluntly.
"It's not miserable. I mean there are other things I'd rather be doing but for now that's what I want. Maybe one day I'll get sick of it."
"So Luke. Tell me about yourself." I say sitting down in the breakfast bar with him.
"Well I live in Seattle. I work for the Christian grey."
" I know that. Tell me something new."
"Why do you want to know me?" He eyes me.
"Because I think that you and I could be pretty good friends. But see you know all about me, being friends with someone means that it goes both ways. So you tell me about you and I'll listen because chances are that you know everything about me. Am I right?"
"Everything Mr. Grey has allowed us to know." For the next two or three hours we talk and it's comfortable. This could be the only person who has talked more than I have. Or maybe it feels that way. I don't know what it is about Luke that makes me so comfortable. He told me about how he met Taylor. He, Ryan and Reynolds are all ex marines. About his family that lives in another state. How their apartment has no furniture besides the kitchen and his bed. He said it's because they started working so soon for my brother that they didn't have time to settle. And he's required to work long hours so he's not in the mood to take care of things when he gets home. I talk to him about Paris. I lived there for about a year training and now that I'm done with school I'm not really sure what I want to do. Mom put me in charge of the upcoming coping together Christmas event so that should keep me busy. You never really know how much work something takes until you have to do it. I told him about why my parents started the charity and he listens patiently.
I was flirting. Not a discrete flirting. It was those obvious types where I giggle like an idiot at everything he says. Then I move closer to him touch his arm. When I stop to think about it, it's really embarrassing that I'm acting this way. Then I realize he's not pulling away so either he's being polite or he likes it. But he likes it. I could tell because he's constantly moving hair out of my face. God every time I feel his fingers touch my skin I get goosebumps. He gives me his jacket so that I won't have to walk upstairs because it's cold. It's very big on me. He has very wide shoulders so it makes sense. I offer him some cheesecake which he accepts with the exception that I eat some too.
"I would but there's only one piece left." I tell him.
"Then you take it."
"Just share. Unless you're not okay with that." I raise an eyebrow at him.
"Okay." He smiles a wide smile. Of course there's another piece, I just wanted an excuse to be closer to him. Which worked. It worked very well. This moment could not be more cliché. I don't care though because after a few minutes of eating and talking he pressed his lips against mine. There's a reason people use lips to show they have feelings for another person. Lips have more nerve endings making the sensation so much more intense. This isn't my first kiss, but it might as well be. I immediately put my fingers on his head fulling lightly on his hair. His hands did the same. He knew what he was doing. You can always tell the difference between a guy who's experience and one who isn't, and judging by how his lips and his tongue moved he knew exactly what to do.
"Mia. Miss grey I don't think this is a good idea." He said pulling back resting his head against my own. Miss Grey? Great so that's what he thought of me. "I don't... Mia you're already in a relationship." He reminded me. I pulled back. He was right. Just because I'm not into Ethan as much as I was a few months ago doesn't mean that I should be kissing someone else.
"I'm sorry. You're right. I don't even know what I was thinking." I see his face fall. "I mean I want to but it's just wrong. Ethan and I are together."
"Mia I want to kiss you. But I'm not that kind of man to take someone's woman. And I work for your brother. It will never work."
"Right and I'm with Ethan. Even though I want you that doesn't mean I should forget about him." Luke left shortly after that. I odors know why but it pissed me off that he could leave so easily. Like I didn't matter. When mom woke up she was surprised to see me home. I was angry all day but everyone just passed it as me being angry about what happened. And I was but I didn't want to think about it. It's just easier this way.
I must have been exhausted because I slept for over twelve hours that night. And when I woke up all I could think about was Luke and that one kiss. He basically consumed all my thought for the next few days. When Ana was feeling better I went to see her at Escala. Luke greeted me at the door that Sunday. It was Taylor's day off.
"Um. You're brother is... Busy. He and Mrs. Grey should be out shortly." He says awkwardly.
"Don't do that. The awkward thing. It's horrible. I get it you're not into me. Which is fine. I don't hate you for it but you don't have to treat me like I'm some girl you aren't going to call, I mean it was one kiss. That's all it's not like we dated so you don't have to be weird with me. Just act like you used to."
"Mia. I'm not trying to be awkward. He really is just busy." He says emphasizing the last word giving me a look that says that I should know what he means. Busy. He's busy, with Ana. Ok great too much info. But I can't help but smile at him.
"Ok good." I say because I don't know what else to say. Christian is always busy. He tries to hide it but Ana is no help. Her face is flushed when ever he whispers something to her which shows that they are up to some thing. I can't even be mad because I've never seen him so happy. One day I'll get sick of their PDA but until then I'll let it be. I'm just jealous. But can you blame me? They're all in love and happy. "Busy." I repeat.
"Yes."
"I'll go get him." I joke walking past Luke. I just want to see what he does. He gets in front of me body blocking my path.
"Mia. You don't want to go up there. They're having sex." He says looking down at me.
"I know I just wanted to see your reaction. Lighten up. Come have a drink with me." I grab his tie pulling him after me. He could easily say no but he hasn't so I'll just go along.
"How's Ethan?" He asks me when I sit on the counter with whine. He's watching me.
"We haven't talked in a few days." I tell him. I take a drink from my glass of wine without breaking eye contact.
"Did you break up?" I shrug. "Do you have feelings for him?" He says crossing his arms over his chest.
"Not really no." I admit.
"Then why are you with him?" He asks leaning in the counter.
"At first I did but he's always so busy. And he's boring. All he talks about is psychology. When he talks. He treats me like a patient. But now it's because we have siblings who are engaged. I don't want to cause more problems with Kate and Elliot."
"So when are you going to break up with him?"
"Do you want me to break up with him?" I say smiling sweetly at him. He shifts looking down.
"I... Meant how long can you stay with someone until you get tired. Don't get me wrong it's very selfless of you to consider their relationship but one day it will be too much. You're a beautiful person Mia. You shouldn't have to settle just to spare other's feelings." I couldn't help myself. I really couldn't. Or maybe I didn't want to. As soon as he stopped speaking I got off the counter and pulled his face down to mine. I kissed him like my life depended on it. I pushed him so his back was against the wall. It's like I couldn't get close enough. Suddenly he pushed back until I was leaning back slightly on the counter. This was hot. A hot kiss that really never happens in real life. Oh god I don't want to stop ever. But I do need to breathe. I pulled back but his lips only moved to my jaw and my neck. As soon as I was breathing again I kiss him again. No one should ever have that much power over me. But he does and I barely know him. I don't even remember when he lifted me on the counter. All I registered was sitting down. He kissed my skin but I didn't want that. I want his lips on mine.
His hands slid down my thighs to my ankles only to pull them apart. He stepped away from me. I was breathless and horny as hell. Confused as hell. He just walked out. Did that really just happen? Suddenly I hear Luke talking to Christian and Ana. So that's why he stopped. Ugh my brother is such a buzz kill. I fix my hair as much as possible and jump off the counter getting back to the wine glass.
"Mia." Christian says seriously.
"Ana I heard you were doing well." I say walking up to her hugging her tightly. Maybe too tightly because Christian growls at me. Always so protective.
"I am." She says.
"What are you doing here Mia?" Christian asks taking my wine.
"I wanted to thank Ana. For risking her life for me. I apologize for not calling. It's the first time mom has let me out of her sight. You know how worried she has been. I'm doing better though." I tell him sweetly.
"Yes we have spoken. Did you come alone?" He asks looking at the foyer.
"No of course not. I have Reynolds. He's in the lobby."
"He's in Taylor's quarters sir. He arrived 22 minutes ago." Sawyer telling him. "Will you need anything else?"
"No Sawyer. Mrs. Grey will be here the rest of the afternoon. If Ryan is here, you may leave." He says dismissing him.
"Thank you sir. I'll see you tomorrow." He nods at me.
"Well I just came by for that. To say thank you. I'll leave now." I hug Ana good bye then Christian lingering more than usual. "I'm glad she's well. You need her." He looks lovingly at Ana who is no doubt blushing. I kiss his cheek than use the excuse to find Reynolds to follow Luke. I just need to talk to him. Not about anything in particular but just see him. I needed to see him. I walk in the staff quarters and Luke and two other men are talking. Their conversation stops when they see I came in. They smile at me then look at each other.
"We're going to go change a light bulb somewhere. That should take five minutes." Says Reynolds smiling at me.
"Have dinner with me." He says abruptly.
"Yes." I say instantly. I smile at him.
"Tonight. My place." He says with out room for questions.
"You don't have furniture." I remind him.
"Then go buy some with me right now. You don't have plans right?"
"I have to get ready for dinner tonight." I say smirking.
"You're beautiful Mia. Already." He says walking forward caressing my cheek.
"How about I make dinner at your place and you buy the furniture." I say placing my hands on his chest.
"Yes." He reaches into his pocket taking a key from his many set of keys. "I'll text you the address. I'll see you tonight."
"Reynolds?" He shouts without breaking eye contact. "She's ready to go home." I could tell Reynolds wants to say something by he keeps his mouth shut. I get home changing my outfit.
"Mia. Where are you going? It's late." Mom says as I'm holding the doorknob to head out.
"I have a date." I tell her.
"Oh. Be safe dear. Take security with you." She reminds me before hugging me. Lately she hugs me every time she leaves a room.
"I'm okay mom. I'll see you later. And I'll text as much as I can."
"Please do. You know how I worry." She says looking at me. "Tell Ethan I said hello." She says as I walk out. I stop mid-step. Ethan. I call him. He doesn't pick up as usual. I suddenly feel guilty. I'm cheating. I'm a cheater. I go to sawyer's house anyways.
I made him a French dish that I learned. It's pretty amazing actually. He gets home smiling at me. I smile too but then realize that I'm cheating.
"So I couldn't get it delivered today but I brought some chairs and I thought we could eat at the breakfast bar. You okay?"
"Yes... No. I don't think I can do this. I mean I want to but regardless of how I feel this isn't fair to Ethan. I'm sorry. I made you dinner. So I'm just going to go. But enjoy it." I say kissing his cheek before stepping out.
"Mia stay. We can have dinner. Nothing will happen. I'll ever sit arms length from you. I'll talk about my ex. I'll talk about hot women. I won't hold out a chair. Or offer you a drink. I'll be a complete man. Stay as a friend. Have dinner with me." I look at his hazel eyes. He looks so honest and despite my better judgement I stay.
He does everything he said he would do. Even when I asked if he could get me a drink he just pointed in the right direction. We sat talking for the longest time and I didn't feel as guilty, but he's right I have to end things with Ethan. I just can do this anymore.
Well I had planned to break up with him but truth be told I kept putting it off. The next month I saw him twice where we went to the usual restaurant and once when we had a dinner for Kate. That night I was going to do it but as usual something came up.
"Kate I heard you started working. How has it been?" My mother asks during dinner. everything has been going well tonight. No bickering on Kate and Elliot's part. Christian and Ana aren't sucking faces. and Kate is actually being really nice to dad. Not that she's rude but she is actually going out of her way to talk to everyone.
"It's going well but I'm more focused on the wedding lately. My mom has narrowed down the guest list. It should be a medium sized wedding. And I was thinking that the colors should be pink and black." She went on and on about the wedding. I was actually really excited. I loved weddings.
We all hear Elliot laughing next to her. "She asked about work not the wedding." He says taking a drink. He's right so I join in his laughter but he must have commited some crime because Kate is pissed.
"Well it's hard to think about work when I have a wedding to plan. I'd like for our wedding to be perfect. But you obviously don't care about anything that concerns me." She says angrily at him. The table is completely silent. Christian looks like he has a lot to say but probably won't. He much more quiet.
"Kate you should worry about the marriage not the wedding." He says.
"It's a lot of people going."
"How many guests for your family?" I ask trying to steer them from their growing argument.
"500 so that gives you about 100." Ana nearly spits out her water. Holy shit-
"Six hundred people? Are you fucking kidding me? That has to be a joke. Why do six hundred people need to go? Who's going?" Elliot says what I'm sure most people at this table are thinking.
"Because I want them there."
"Well baby do me a favor and go through that list again. Take off the people you haven't even talked to or seen in the last month." He says in a voice that is joking but he's dead serious.
"Excuse me?" She says.
"You heard me. I'm not having this fucking circus as a wedding you're crazy."
"Or what? It's not like you're paying for it. It my dad's money they can spend it however they want."
"That's not what this is about." He says seriously.
"Then what does it matter. Elliot. What are you not going to marry me if I don't do what you say?" She asks jokingly. She rolls her eyes taking a sip of her wine. When he doesn't say anything she gapes at him. "Are you fucking joking?" She nearly shouts. Everyone in the table is looking at their plate unsure of what to do.
"Just cut it down Kate. I don't think that's too much to ask for."
"Maybe it is." She fired back at him. "Maybe I want a big wedding and you're ruining it!" Oh god she's so annoying.
"I'm fucking ruining it. You're-"
"Elliot that's enough." Mom says clearly exasperated. "Maybe you should talk about this later. When you are at your home. Can we please just finish dinner without any more arguing." She says resting her head on her hand.
Suddenly Kate throws her napkin on her plate and pushes her chair back causing it to screech on the wood floor. She walks away and Ethan excuses him self. She's a bitch. Honestly how Elliot my carefree, fun brother ever fell for her I'll never know. It's probably the sex what else could it be? She doesn't want kids, he does. She could care less about his work yet he always worries about everything she does. He has dinner with mom and dad at least once a week she never talks about her family. Or at least that's what Elliot tells me.
"I'm going to take her home." Ethan says when he comes back a few minutes later. He gives us all a nod and apologizes for her behavior This week, I'll break up with him this week.
"You wanna talk about it bro?" I say walking into Elliot's room later that evening.
"Nah. She'll get over it." He says brushing it off. I can see it bothers him but I don't want to pry. That's a lie yes I do.
"Are you happy with her because every time I see you two she's yelling at you and you just kind of take it. All our lives you have been the sibling that stands up for us not taking shit from someone. So I don't get why you take her crap. And you just don't seem happy anymore. Maybe the first month or so with her but I always thought that engaged couples are happy their entire engagement or am I wrong? Maybe I watch too much chick flicks. Not that I'll stop watching them but maybe I have high expectations in my love department."
"You know Mia sometimes when you talk you go into these rants where you talk a lot. It fucking adorable or annoying. Now it's in between. I love you little brat but I'm not sure of what you want to know." He says laying down on his bed.
"Are you happy with her?" I ask. Joining him in the bed. He puts his arm out and I lay on the side of his chest.
"I'm thirty years old Mia. I have to settle down sometime. I want kids and a wife. I've lived the single life, fucking everyone that interests me. Sewn my wild oats. Don't get me wrong it's fun but I don't want to look back and think that's all I've ever done. Fucking is easy. But I want more. Does that make me sound like a fucking chick?" He asks leaning down to look at me.
"No. You're human. And you deserve all those things."
"You will too. I can't believe Christian, our damn gay brother beat us to it. I thought at least you would be first." He says making me giggle. I can't stop the full laugh that comes out of me when I realize he's right. He joins in. Once we go quiet again the realization of what he says hit me.
"You know. In what you just said you told me what you want but you didn't mention Kate." I point out.
"She loves me I guess. She has her bad days but she isn't so bad. The past two months she's been difficult but We'll get back to where we were. And I think that she'll come around to wanting kids one day." I'm not sure even he believes that.
"And if she doesn't. What happens? You'll get a divorce?" I ask quietly.
"Maybe it won't come to that."
"You don't sound so convinced." I tell him. He scoffs.
"I'm not. I love her though." I really don't believe him. I don't think he believes it either but he has to. I have to give him credit for trying so hard with her. She's a lucky girl.
"So I'm thinking maybe I could have lunch with her this week. Just to see where she's at and report back to you. If you're set on marrying her the least I could do. She's going to be my sister after all."
"Thanks brat." I slap his chest. He knows I hate when he calls me brat. "So what's going on with you and Kavanagh?" He asks looking at the ceiling.
"Ugh nothing Elliot." I really don't need him to worry.
"When are you gonna dump the bastard? Or is he gonna dump you?" He says laughing.
"What?"
"Grandpa and I made a bet on who will dump who. I said you would dump him. So if you could actually do it I'll be very thankful. I'll take you to dinner with the money I'll win."
"What?" I said again.
"Come on don't pretend you actually like him. You could do so much better. You've been together what three months and seen each other maybe 10 times. And half of those times were because of family obligations he had with Kate. He's a nice enough guy but he's too serious for you. You like to be out and enjoy life. Find someone like you. Just less annoying." He says laughing. I can't help but join in though.
"You're a jerk." I tell him standing up. We have to go back downstairs soon.
"Maybe but you still love me." He says putting me in a headlock. When I manage to pull away he just picks me up and throws me over his shoulder and carries me to the living room. I stop the shrieking when we see mom on the phone. It must be the hospital. She has her brows close together. She always does that when somethings wrong.
"What's going on?" I ask when she hangs up.
"They just brought in a five-year old with extensive bruising on her legs and arms. They say she's pretty malnourished. Maybe a few broken bones." She says sadly. Every time she sees patients like that she thinks of Christian.
"Five-year old?" Elliot asks trying to make conversation.
"Yes a little girl. Social worker brought her in. She called me. The girl isn't much of a talker. And she hit a nurse when they tried to treat her. I'm much better at these cases. Anyways I should go." She says looking away.
"Well I'm on my way out. I'll drop you off. And you can call me when you want me to bring you home." Elliot offers.
"I don't want to bother you Elliot. Besides I do have my own car." She says.
"Maybe I just want to hangout with you?" He says. Mom smiles and nods her head. "Besides I have no other responsibilities. I'm a free man." He says as they walk out.
This is the first of two parts that are Mia's side of things. There will be more Luke next chapter. What other event should I cover in this flash back? Let me know. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
