Revenge Chapter 11
At the hospital Megan is now wearing a hospital gown and Amita has covered her up with several blankets she got from the nurse. She looks at her apologetically.
"I wish I could do more, but until you can tell me what you want I can only do for you what I would want."
Just then a male doctor walks in.
"Agent Reeves?"
Amita whirls around at once on the defensive.
"We requested a female doctor."
The doctor shrugs.
"We're short staffed."
He approaches Megan but Amita steps in between them and looks at him sternly.
"Agent Reeves is a rape victim and will only be examined by a female doctor."
The doctor sighs heavily looking perturbed.
"Look, we're short staffed. Who are you anyway?"
Amita's temper flairs.
"Who I am is someone who will have no problem leveling a malpractice suit against you and this hospital if there isn't a female doctor in here in the next five minutes! Additionally, I can have every government agency and investigative reporter looking into the treatment this hospital gives it's patients. Now, how exactly do you think you're superiors are going to react when they learn you've brought such negative scrutiny on them?!"
Seeing the fury and determination in Amita's eyes the doctor pales and goes racing out of the room. Amita turns and sees Megan has a rather shocked look on her face. Amita smiles and pats her hand gently.
"Hey, geeks can be just as tough as federal agents. Besides, I gave Larry my word, and considering his frame of mind right now I wouldn't dare break it."
She then pulls a brush out of her purse.
"Now, how about if I brush your hair?"
She starts gently brushing through Megan's hair.
"I don't know why but I've always found having my hair brushed comforting."
oooOooo
Larry and Charlie are sitting in another exam room. Charlie looks at Larry concerned that his friend hasn't said a word since they came back here.
"You know, Megan's going to be okay, right? I mean, she's tough."
Larry sighs.
"No thanks to me if she is."
"Larry don't…Come on."
"Don't what? Don't state the obvious?! Do you realize that if she really was dating Colby this probably wouldn't have happened?"
"Oh come on he's not super man!"
"No, but he is a trained agent who would not have been nearly as pre occupied as I was upon entering her apartment, and in all likely hood he could have figured out how to untie himself from that chair!"
"Says who? Larry, anyone can be caught off guard even a federal agent! And he might be a trained agent but he's not Whodeanie! Besides, you are the one who got her help, and you are the one who brought her here. Not to mention the fact you are the one she wants and is going to need now more then ever!"
Larry considers this and nods slowly.
"I'll need to step away from myself for a time undoubtedly. She'll need a place to come home to cause she certainly can't go back to that apartment. And she'll need someone looking after her till she's better. I'll have to start looking for a house for us right away."
Larry looks at Charlie with concern.
"You don't think the drugs will cause any permanent damage do you?
Charlie sighs.
"I don't know. But, I'd assume no. I mean, if all he was trying to do was relax her…"
Just then there is a nock at the door they look up and Colby and David enter.
"Hey Larry how's the head?"
Larry looks at David seriously
"Far better then my dear one I'm afraid."
David nods grimly as Colby comes in further.
"How is Megan?"
Larry sighs running his hand over his face.
"I've yet to hear. But I can tell you she was raped several times and was drugged considerably."
David nods having heard the information Charlie relayed to Don.
"So she couldn't move or speak right?"
Larry nods disgustedly.
"Yet was forced to feel everything."
David and Colby both bite down on their rising anger remembering they have to stay in control. Colby takes a deep breath.
"Listen, Larry. I know this is a bad time but we really need to get your statement."
Larry narrows his eyes at once back in protective mode.
"You are aware that a female agent will have to get Megan's statement."
David nods.
"Don's already working on having a female agent from another team take her statement."
Charlie speaks up.
"It may take some time. We don't even know what he gave her yet, much less how long it might keep her from communicating."
Colby nods his understanding.
"Seems like the more awful the drugs the longer it can take them to leave the blood stream."
David nods shooting a sympathetic glance at Colby then looks back at Larry.
"All the more reason to get your statement now. If you're up for it."
Larry sighs and nods.
oooOooo
Back in Megan's exam room a female resident is finishing up her exam on Megan with Amita holding tight to Megan's hand.
"How is she?"
Dr. Holleren looks at Amita kindly.
"She's lucky to have such a good friend."
Amita blushes.
"She's a good friend, too."
Dr. Holleren nods.
"Well, there is no doubt she's been raped probably repeatedly. But there doesn't appear to be any serious physical injury from the rape it self. Just miner bruising."
Amita grimaces.
"As for any STD's we'll have to wait on the test results before we know anything."
Amita swallows hard looking at Megan who has tears in her eyes.
"I'm sure it's going to be okay Megan. We worked with him long enough that I think if he had any serious illness we'd of known about it."
Amita then turns back to the Doctor.
"And the drug? Do you know what was she given?"
"Well, based on the preliminary blood work it looks like a form of the drug Chlorphenesin. Which I'm sure the FBI will want to know about given the fact that it's not legal in this country."
Amita nods.
"What are the side affects? How long will it take to wear off?"
"Well, given the size of the dose she may experience periods of confusion, anxiety, head aches, dizziness, muscle weakness, as well as nausea over the next few days. But there shouldn't be any permanent damage. As for the current state she's in? Her ability to move and speak should return slowly over the next 12 hours."
Amita nods and squeezes Megan's hand.
"I'm assuming you're aware her boyfriend Larry was present for the attack and was injured himself? How is he?"
Dr. Holleren nods.
"He does have a miner concussion, and some bruising to the ribs but he should be fine. We are going to keep him over night though for observation.
"I don't suppose you could put them in the same room?"
Dr. Holleren smiles kindly.
"Actually, we've been able to arrange it so they can be."
Amita smiles gratefully.
"Thank you. When will Megan be moved to her room?"
"An orderly will be in soon to move her."
Amita begins to speak and Dr. Holleren puts her hands up in monk defense.
"A female orderly, I promise."
Amita blushes as it appears news of her little out burst before has spread.
"Thank you. I'll be coming with her, if that's okay."
"Yes, of course."
Dr. Holleren smiles and leaves.
oooOooo
Don comes hurriedly into Charlie's house a man clearly on a mission.
"Dad?!"
"Donnie? What are you doing here at this hour? How's Megan? Are there any leads on Ray?"
Alan comes hurriedly down the stairs with Millie close behind.
"How's Megan? How is Larry?"
"Megan's banged up but the doctors think she's going to be okay, physically anyway. Larry is banged up too but mostly he's just upset about Megan."
Alan nods.
"Understandably."
"I'm going to go by in the morning and make sure Larry knows he can have as much time off as he needs to take care of her. I know he really doesn't need my permission but I do want him to know the school is behind him."
Don nods.
"I'm sure he'll appreciate that."
Alan looks at Don concerned.
"And Ray Ray?"
Don rubs his neck tiredly.
"Nothing yet, but we'll get him."
Alan nods.
"The sooner the better."
Millie nods then speaks up.
"Is there anything we can do for them?"
Don shakes his head.
"I guess just be there for them. But there is something you could do for me."
Alan and Millie look at each other then back at Don. Alan speaks first.
"Anything, what?"
Don takes a deep breath.
"Let me put guards on both of you till we find him."
Before they can argue he begins talking fast.
"Dad, you both could very easily be targets especially since Millie had him fired. And since Millie has already gotten a threatening phone call I don't think it's unrealistic to think she is a target. And Dad you are friends with Larry and Megan so he could see you as a way to get revenge as well. We underestimated him once and look where it got us I'm not willing to make that mistake again. Now, I'm also assigning people to watch Amita and Charlie as well and of course there are guards on Megan and Larry so you're hardly the only ones.
Alan raises his eyebrows at his son.
"Spreading your resources awful thin aren't you?"
Don sighs.
"I don't have much of a choice. I mean, the stakes are just to high."
Millie looks at Don closely.
"You really think we all need guards?"
"Hey I wish like hell you didn't. But right now I just think it's a good idea."
Alan folds his arms across his chest.
"And how long will this little invasion of privacy last?"
"Dad, come on, it's for your own good."
"How long, Donnie?"
"Until we find him okay? And I'm obviously going to have Charlie help find him so it'll be sooner rather then later."
Millie looks at Alan seriously.
"Alan, I don't know about you but I'd rather give up a little privacy then my peace of mind."
Alan nods grimly.
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At the hospital David and Colby are just leaving.
"Man, I just can't believe Larry actually carried her! I mean, he's not exactly big and strong. And the fact is she's taller then him."
David shrugs
"I guess love and concern can over come any physical limitation or obstacles."
"I guess."
oooOooo
Larry has just been settled into his and Megan's hospital room. He is sitting up and leaning over the side of the bed peering at Megan who is sleeping. Amita gets up from her spot next to Megan and comes over to him.
"How is she?"
Amita pats his arm reassuringly.
"She's a little banged up but over all she's okay. The drug should wear off in the next 12 hours and while she may be feeling some nasty side affects for the next couple of days they won't last. As for STD's they won't know till they get the test results back. I made sure a woman examined her and I stayed with her the whole time. She seemed frightened when they gave her a sedative to help her sleep but I assured her she was safe and held her hand till she feel asleep."
Larry smiles at Amita gratefully.
"Thank you."
Charlie speaks up from the other side of Larry's bed.
"Maybe you should get some sleep too."
Larry shakes his head with a determined look in his eye.
"No Charles, I want to sit with Megan for a bit first."
"Larry…"
Amita stops when she sees that hard look in his eyes from earlier she looks at Charlie for assistance.
"Larry, if you don't take care of yourself…"
"Charles, I have every intention of sleeping. But not before I spend a fraction of time at Megan's side."
With that he throws off his covers and climbs out of bed. Charlie and Amita both try to help him as he shuffles the short distance to Megan's bedside. He sits down and takes her hand gently in his. Then turns back to Amita and Charlie.
"Alone if you wouldn't mind."
"Yeah, that's fine. Actually I want to touch base with Don anyway. I'm obviously helping on this case and the sooner I get started the better."
Amita nods.
"I want to help too."
Larry looks at them appreciatively.
"Thank you."
They both nod. Charlie pats Larry on his shoulder gently.
"Just promise us you'll get some sleep tonight."
"And call us if you need anything." Amita chimes in.
Larry smiles tiredly.
"I shall and of course. Thank you, for everything."
Charlie smiles.
"Happy to help."
Amita nods.
"Always."
They leave quietly as Larry refocuses his attention back on Megan's sleeping form. He places a soft kiss on her hand then holds it against his heart as he reaches up with his free hand and gently strokes her face as he looks at her with love and fierce determination.
"Whatever you need, whatever you want, whatever it takes, I will do. I will get you through this, I'll get us both through this."