A/N Hope everyone has had a good holiday. Enjoy!'
Office of Dr. Rebecca Hendrix
December 24th
It was Christmas Eve, but Amanda was in a terrible rush, and she was lucky to have found Rebecca in her office."So we need to find a way to get her to say the words aloud, and it would help if we could get her to say the man's name so we know for sure who she's accusing," she was explaining to her..
"That may take time," Rebecca said. "She's never spoken, so when she first does, it may be broken and laborious."
"It could be the only way Casey can help us help her."
"I'll try. I'll let you know what I get from her."
Amanda nodded, then said , "Rebecca, what are you doing here on Christmas Eve?"
"My family's out of town and I was worried about Tempe."
"I can understand that. Do you think you'll be able to help her?"
"I'm gonna do my best. I'll let you know."
Room of Tempe Bradley
Later that night
Rebecca walked into the room. Tempe sat in front of the small window looking out at the glowing Christmas tree on the lawn. "Tempe?" she asked.
Tempe turned, a great smile spreading across her face. She pointed at the tree.
Rebecca smiled, too. "Tomorrow is Christmas."
Quite suddenly, Tempe giggled. It was a halted sound, but a start all the same