Hello guys! Chapter 15 is here! i'm really inspired lately, that's basically why i'm updating quite everyday! in this chapter , i tried explaining at the end, something that we saw on the show (Extremely unexpected thing though and i think you guys will back me up on this one), and i've tried to show how it started. Anyway i will say no more! enjoy and review!
Tuesday, November 26th. 4:30pm. The special victims unit squad room.
The atmosphere in the squad room was electric, all of the detectives were in shock. One of their own got severely injured, and it looked pretty bad.
Amanda Rollins who was leaning against the window during Roney Nollan's interrogation, got violently hit in the back of her head, by a chair that Nollan tossed away through the window. She was thrown away down unconscious, with debris of broken glass stuck in her neck.
Olivia in total shock, looked at Fin who was on his knees next to Amanda. She was lying down, facing the floor, with multiple bleeding cuts and broken glass stuck in the back of her head.
"Amanda! can you hear me! Amanda!" Yelled out Fin extremely worried.
"Don't touch her Fin!" Screamed out Olivia fearing the worst.
The paramedics arrived few minutes later.
"What have we got?" One of the paramedic said .
"She was hit from the back by the chair through the window!" Explained Fin in a hurry.
"Did you move her?" Asked back the paramedic.
"No... No we didn't... She's losing too much blood!" Replied Olivia worried.
"We gotta move her ! we can't risk taking out the broken glass here, her spinal cord might be touched!" Yelled out the paramedic to his colleague.
Fin and Olivia looked at each other terrorized.
"What do you mean? She might be ... Paralyzed?" Asked Olivia, anxiety gaining her quickly.
"We don't know... we gotta take her to the hospital now." The paramedic answered while carefully handling Amanda with his partner and lifting her to put her on a stretcher.
"I'll go with her!" Olivia blurted out to Fin, while following the paramedics outside of the unit.
Fin rushed out extremely angry, heading to the interrogating room where Nick, in shock, was holding Nollan in cuffs.
"You son of a bitch!" Screamed out Fin while launching at Nollan and hitting him in the face.
"Fin! no! He's not worth it!" Nick yelled out as he tried keeping Fin away.
Fin outraged, left the room heading to the elevators.
Nick ordered an officer to walk Nollan to the cage down stairs, then rushed away from the room to reach Fin in the hall.
"What was that, man?" Yelled out Nick while grabbing Fin from his shoulder to get his attention.
Fin suddenly turned facing Nick and gazed at him with a threatening look.
"She's my partner!" Said Fin with an angry tone.
"Oh so you wanna get revenge? and risk to lose your job? Very clever!" Blurted out Nick.
"She might be paralyzed, Nick..." Yelled out Fin.
Nick suddenly froze. All of his anger faded away, replaced by fear.
"Oh my god..." Replied Nick while putting his hands on his face.
"I'm heading to the hospital now." Said Fin while getting in the elevator.
...
Tuesday, November 26th. 5:30pm. Mercy hospital.
Fin and Nick just arrived at the hospital's hall when they saw Olivia walking towards them.
"How bad is it?" Said Nick showing up his fear.
"I don't know anything yet..." Replied Olivia who was utterly pale.
"They took her to surgery?" Asked Fin.
"I don't know Fin!" Yelled out Olivia in despair, then added "I'm sorry...".
Nick not able to contain himself, rushed to a nurse asking her "Please, Do you have any information about Amanda Rollins! She got admitted an hour ago!".
"A doctor will be with you in a moment sir." Replied the nurse dryly.
Thirty minutes later, a doctor finally showed up.
Nick, Fin and Olivia sitting in the waiting room, stood up simultaneously.
"How is she?" Asked Olivia with a shaky voice.
"She's gonna be fine. The cuts in her neck were superficial, the X rays showed that her spinal cord is intact. But She's suffering from a mild concussion, and a clavicle fracture. So when she'll regain consciousness, she's gonna be in a lot of pain. She will need a lot of rest." Explained the doctor.
"Oh... Thank god!" Said Nick releasing a sigh in relief.
"Thank you doctor." Said Olivia to the doctor.
"Also, she might be suffering from a short term memory loss, she won't be able to remember what happened to her." Continued the doctor.
"Will she get her memory back?" Asked Olivia worried.
"Eventually yes, but she can't be rushed. You can always help her to rejoin the pieces back, but hopefully she will be able to do it on her own. There's no need to worry. Your friend is very lucky." Explained the doctor.
"Can we see her now?" Asked Fin.
"She's unconscious. If you wanna stay with her, i don't see any objections... She's in room 221." Replied the Doctor.
"Thank you very much doctor." Replied Fin.
...
Tuesday, November 26th. 8:30pm. Mercy hospital. Room 221.
Nick, Fin and Olivia were all surrounding Amanda's bed. She was lying there, peacefully asleep, with her left arm wrapped in bandages to keep it steady.
A nurse showing up at the door, explained to them that they had to leave.
"We can't leave her side. This is a police matter ma'am." Replied Fin.
"Alright, but only one of you can stay by her side, the rest should leave. I'm sorry but this is the hospital's policy. No exceptions." Replied the nurse sharply.
Olivia looked at Fin and Nick and said "Guys, it's alright. You go, and i'll stay with her.".
"I wanna stay." Replied Fin.
"You need to rest Fin, You stayed outside her building all night. I can't afford losing another detective because of sleep lacking." Replied Olivia smiling.
"Then i'll stay." Replied Nick.
"Nick, You have your son tonight, you're not gonna cancel on him." Replied Olivia showing her support to her partner, then added "I'm staying, and this is my final say." Replied Olivia.
"Alright. But if there's anything, you call us!" Said Fin showing his concern.
"Okay! Go get some rest, you look terrible..." Replied Olivia smiling.
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Wednesday, November 27th. 2:00am. Mercy hospital. Room 221.
Olivia sitting in a chair next to Amanda's bed, was fighting not to fall asleep. She had to stay up all night to watch out for her friend who, not only was injured but also was in danger. Olivia couldn't let anything else happen to her especially under her watch.
Shortly, Olivia heard soft moans. Amanda was slowly waking up.
Olivia stood up, getting closer to Amanda's side.
"Mhh...Where..." Muttered Amanda trying to speak.
"Hey it's me, Olivia... You're in the hospital, You had an accident, but you're fine..." Explained Olivia with a shaky voice.
Olivia was extremely concerned for her friend, and heart broken because of all what she was going through.
"Mhh... My head... Olivia..." Whispered Amanda while holding her head with her right hand.
"Don't try to move honey! you have a fractured clavicle..." Replied Olivia.
"Huh... i feel ... like a bus ran over me..." Said Amanda slowly.
Olivia cracked up a smile, trying to cover up her watery eyes and shaky voice.
"I can't remember... What happened?" Asked Amanda utterly confused.
"What is the last thing you remember sweety?" Asked Back Olivia trying to help her friend.
"Hum... I... was talking... to Fin... and i was watching you... and Nick talking to... that guy... that guy... what was his name... i don't remember his name..." Replied Amanda showing her confusion.
"Roney Nollan." Replied Olivia.
"Yeah... and then... then... I don't remember what happened next... It's a total blackout... What happened to me Liv?" Said Amanda with watery eyes.
"You were standing against the window, and Nollan was agitated, he threw the chair through the window and it hit you in the back of your head... The doctor said, you suffered from a mild concussion, you also have several superficial cuts in your neck, but you'll be fine honey, don't worry." Explained Olivia gently.
"Oh my god... My head hurts... ugh..." Replied Amanda, a tear falling down her cheek.
A nurse came in at that same moment, and gave Amanda a dose of morphine to ease her pain and let her sleep.
"You need to rest now sweety, i'll be right here when you wake up..." Said Olivia while brushing gently Amanda's hair.
Amanda slowly closed her eyes and fell asleep. Olivia sat back in her chair while rubbing her eyes to keep herself from falling asleep and remain fully aware.
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Wednesday, November 27th. 10:00am. Mercy hospital. Room 221.
Fin knocked on the door, holding a little teddy bear written on in "get well soon".
"Knock knock!" Said Fin smiling, followed by Nick.
"Fin! Nick!" Replied Amanda fully awake, cracking up a smile.
"How's my favorite partner?" Replied Fin.
"A little smashed up... but i'll be fine! Oh what is that in your hand?" Said Amanda smiling.
"A little friend for you To keep you company..." Said Fin while handing her the teddy bear.
"Oh that's cute! i'm gonna name him Fin!" Replied Amanda smiling.
Olivia approached Nick and spoke quietly "She regained consciousness about seven hours after you guys left, she remembered pretty much everything except the impact... but she'll be fine. She seems to handle the pain pretty well.".
"That's great." Replied Nick showing how relieved he was.
At the same moment, the doctor came in to check on Amanda, asking her few questions to test her short term memory.
"Doctor, can i go home? i feel fine! I'm not a big fan of hospitals. And if i have to rest, i'd rather do it in my bed... please..." Begged Amanda.
"Mhh... You need a lot of rest detective, but i don't see any objection, i'll prepare the paper work, and give you pain meds. Take them only if you feel the pain, they'll also help you to sleep better. You'll be out by late this noon." Suggested the doctor.
"Oh thank you doctor." Replied Amanda relieved.
Olivia walked outside of the room, followed by Nick and Fin.
"I'll take her home and stay with her all night, you guys can go." Suggested Nick.
"Don't forget that she's still in danger, and now she's physically fragile." Replied Olivia.
"I know, sergeant." Replied Nick.
...
Wednesday, November 27th. 09:00pm. Amanda Rollins' building.
Nick driving Amanda home, parked his car in front of her building, then got out of the car to help her out.
"Slowly... hold on to me..." Said Nick while helping Amanda with a her disabled arm, walk to her apartment.
Once inside the apartment, Nick walked Amanda to her couch and said "You're okay?".
"I'm fine, Nick... Stop worrying..." She replied while smiling.
"Let me get you something to drink!" Suggested Nick while stepping away from her.
"No... i'm fine... just seat... here..." Replied Amanda, while showing Nick the seat beside her.
Nick approached closely, then sat close to her.
"You need anything? just tell me..." Asked Fin while looking intensely at Amanda.
"I'm fine..." Replied Amanda not breaking eye contact with Nick who was sitting an inch away from her.
Suddenly, Nick approached his face to hers, putting his lips gently on hers.
