Revenge Chapter 16
In Megan's hospital room Dr. Porter sits by her side while Larry waits anxiously in the hall.
"You're boyfriend seems very nice."
Megan half smiles as she nervously fidgets with her hospital bracelet.
"Yeah, he's…He's probably the best thing that's ever happened to me."
"Protective too. Word is he hasn't left your side for more then an hour since he brought you in."
Megan nods.
"He's been great."
"It must be strange though. From what I hear you're a pretty independent person."
Megan takes a deep breath and nods.
"I'm an agent. Independent and self sufficient kind of comes with the job description."
"And being neither for a time?"
Megan swallows hard wiping at some tears on her face.
"When I was lying on that floor and there was nothing I could do to stop him, when he walked out and I couldn't even get up to lock the door. Part of me…Part of me felt like I was dead. I don't know, I think part of me wanted to be. Not that I didn't want to live anymore, more like I couldn't imagine living with this. Knowing what had been done to me, thinking about what I would experience as I recovered? I've never felt so scared or alone. Never felt so tired or helpless."
She starts crying as Doctor Porter hands her a tissue.
"Then I…I noticed Larry struggling to get to me and I saw he was bleeding and I started panicking at not being able to help him either. Then the next thing I know he manages to summon help, then he's cradling me in his arms and taking care of me. He got me here, refused to let a male doctor examine me. Has held me, comforted me, made arrangements or me once I'm released. It's like, it's as if we switched roles."
"How does that make you feel?"
Megan half laughs.
"Actually? It feels kind of nice. Different but nice. You know, even as a kid I was mostly on my own. My father never gave a damn about me, and my mother was to busy with all of her social events to take much time with me either. I think…I think that was one of my biggest fear when I was lying there. I was afraid that this was just one more thing I'd have to get through on my own."
Megan smiles looking at the door.
"I guess I should've known better. Should've known my going it alone days were over. I guess that's why I'm not scared with him. I totally expected to not want him touching me, or being uncomfortable with him being around, but neither thing has happened."
"Well, everyone responds differently to these events."
Megan nods.
"I know. I know, everything I should expect, I understand everything I'm feeling and you know what?"
She looks at Doctor Porter sadly.
"It doesn't make it any easier."
oooOooo
Out side of Megan's room Larry waits nervously as he tries to focus on the pamphlet about rape victims that a nurse gave him. Suddenly he spots Colby coming towards him and stands quickly as Colby comes over and shakes his hand.
"Hey Larry, how's Megan doing?"
Larry sighs running his hands though his hair and then intertwining them in front of himself.
"I suppose fairly well all things considered. Her doctor has assured us that there is no permanent damage nor was there the transmission of any diseases."
Colby nods.
"Well, thank God for that."
"Yes in deed. As for emotionally? I suppose I should be relieved at how well she appears to be coping."
He indicates the pamphlet he was reading.
"According to this she could be doing far worse."
Colby nods.
"Good to hear. I know, Agent Dobson came earlier to get her statement…"
Larry nods.
"She was very kind and I believe made it as bearable as she could for Megan."
"Good."
Larry looks closely at Colby.
"Though it would make this even more bearable if Ray was in custody. Have you found him?"
Colby sighs and shakes his head.
"No. We were close but he got away. Now, Charlie thinks he's headed back here."
At the look of panic on Larry's face he quickly continues.
"But don't worry Larry, he isn't going to get near her. That's actually why I'm here. If Ray wants to get near Megan again he's going to have to get through me and that isn't going to happen."
Larry smiles gratefully.
"I'm sure that's true. I know, you're just doing your job but I do appreciate it."
"Larry, she's one of us, not only that she's like a sister to me. No thanks needed."
They shake hands.
oooOooo
Ray and his Mother are getting settled in a tiny apartment while a gray haired man watches them tiredly.
"Thanks, for putting us up Uncle Leo."
"Well, you are my brother's youngest so you know my doors always open. Where's that brother of yours anyway?"
Mrs. Galuski scoffs.
"His so called brother could take a lesson or two from you on what it means to be a brother. He's back in Chicago ignoring a family emergency."
Leo raises his eyebrow at her.
"I've never known Sam to do such a thing."
"Well, he has. And I'd really rather not discuss it."
Leo nods.
"Well, I'm going to run to the store make yourselves comfortable."
"Thank you Leo."
With that Leo leaves and Mrs. Galuski turns to Ray.
"Now we need to figure out how to confront that hussy agent."
"Well, mom I've got some thoughts on that."
oooOooo
A little bit later Megan is sitting on the side of her hospital bed dressed and ready to go home. Larry is talking to Colby over by the door.
"So, we'll be staying at Charles's place for now till we can find a more permanent solution."
"Makes sense. And till we catch Ray it's probably better to have everyone he might be after in the same place."
Larry nods in agreement. Just then the phone on Megan's bedside table rings. Megan picks it up.
"Hello?"
"Hello Megan, remember me?"
A cold chill passes through Megan and she begins to shake.
"What do you want?!"
Larry and Colby both turn and see Megan's stricken look.
"Well, a little more fun with you would be nice."
"No!"
Megan drops the phone like it's on fire and begins hyperventilating. Larry is at once at her side rubbing her back and trying to calm her down.
"It's okay, my dear, take a deep breath, it's going to be alright. He can't hurt you now, he never will again, you have my word. It's all right, my sweet it's going to be okay."
Colby grabs the phone off the floor.
"Hello?!"
There is no answer Colby looks over to Megan and Larry. Larry is holding Megan to his chest and is rocking her gently back and forth.
"It'll be all right, I promise it will be alright."
"I just want this to be over!"
"And it will be. Ray will be found and he will pay."
Colby comes over to them.
"Megan, what did he say to you?"
Megan takes a deep breath trying to compose herself.
"That he wants me again."
Larry holds her tightly and kisses her gently on the forehead.
"Well, that simply isn't going to happen."
Colby nods.
"Larry's right Megan. We aren't going to let him near you."
"I just want to get out of here."
"As you wish my dear."
Just then an orderly arrives with a wheel chair, which Larry helps her into and they leave.
oooOooo
Back at the FBI Don is hard at work at his desk when David comes by.
"Hey, Don we may have a small lead."
"Great, what is it?"
"Turns out Ray has an Uncle Leo who lives out here and who is apparently pretty close to his nephews."
"Okay, get Agent Dobson to go with you and see what you find."
"I'm on it.
oooOooo
At Charlie's Larry and Colby help Megan up to the house. Alan greets them at the door with a smile that quickly fades as he sees Megan's rattled look.
"Something else hasn't happened has it?"
He fallows them into the living room where Larry begins helping Megan get settled on the couch. Colby talks quietly to Alan.
"Ray called her right before we left the hospital."
Alan shakes his head angrily then approaches Megan carefully.
"Megan, you are safe here you know that don't you?"
Megan smiles tiredly.
"I know."
Alan nods then looks back at Colby.
"Does Don know?"
Colby nods.
"Yeah, he's stepping up security all around the house."
Alan nods then turns back to Megan.
"Are you hungry? I've got some pasta primavera in the kitchen."
Megan tries to smile.
"That sounds great. Thank you Alan."
Larry nods from his spot next to her.
"Yes, thank you."
Alan nods and leaves the room.
oooOooo
Over at Leo's David and Agent Dobson arrive at his door. David knocks and waits. An elderly man opens the door.
"Yes?"
"Leo Galuski?"
Leo nods.
David pushes his way in as he flashes his badge.
"I'm Agent Sinclair this is Agent Dobson from the FBI we have some questions for you regarding your nephew Ray."
"Have you seen or heard from him or your sister in law recently?"
Just then Mrs. Galuski comes out of the kitchen.
"My brother in law is far to loyal to turn over family."
David moves over to her.
"Mrs. Norma Galuski?"
Mrs. Galuski looks at him smugly.
"Yes."
"You are under arrest for…
Before David can say more Norma sprays a bottle of hair spray in his face kicks him in the shin and begins to head for the door before being grabbed by Lucy. Norma struggles but Lucy is able to subdue and cuff her.
"You are under arrest for aiding and abiding a federal fugitive, attacking a federal agent, and resisting arrest."
"He's being framed!"
Lucy shakes her head as she continues.
" You have the right to remain silent. Anything you do or say can and will be held again you in a court of law."
"Leo, help me I'm family damn it!"
Leo sighs and shakes his head.
"My brother did always have lousy taste."
He then turns back to David who has collected himself.
"Ray took off while I was at the store. I don't know where he went. The two of them just showed up a couple of hours ago unannounced."
"You trader! You are as worthless as Sam!"
Lucy shakes her head as she begins pulling Mrs. Galuski to the door.
"You okay, David?"
"Yeah, I'm fine."
Lucy nods as she continues reading Mrs. Galuski her right. David turns back to Leo.
"Mr. Galuski do you know what kind of vehicle they came in?"
Leo shakes his head.
"His stuffs here though so I assume he'll be back."
David nods.
"We'll be ready."
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Later on in the garage Charlie and Amita are hard at work.
"So, how do you feel about working in a place with Fort Knox security?"
Amita chuckles at Charlie's joke.
"It is pretty crazy out there. But at least we know we're ready for whenever Ray makes his move."
Charlie nods in agreement.
"And hopefully as soon as I finish this algorithm I'll be able to tell Don when that will be."
"You know, I get that he's desperate now. But, I don't know, I still find it odd that he'd make an attempt here of all places. I mean, he has to know we're ready for him."
Charlie suddenly stops righting as something occurs to him and he stairs at the numbers on the board.
"Oh my God."
"Charlie?"
"We have it all wrong."
"What's all wrong?"
"I gotta talk to Don."
Charlie grabs his phone.
oooOooo
Millie is walking down the hall at CalSci, which is quiet at this time of day. CalSci security has been fallowing her around most of the afternoon after Don pulled the actual FBI guards so they could watch the house.
"Will, you be heading home now Professor Finch?"
Millie smiles as she checks look her watch.
"Just about. I just need to grab a couple of things from my office. Why don't you just meet me by the building entrance.
"All right Professor."
The security guard moves off as Millie enters her office. Millie flips on the light as she shuts the door behind her. Suddenly, as she moves towards her desk she senses someone behind her and the hair on the back of her neck stands straight up. She quickly turns around and finds herself face to face with Ray who is looking at her with a menacing smile.
"Hello, Millie."