Her heart is broken. Rosalie is so angry that she has been hunting every night and using day time hours to go through the process to get Alexis back. Wishing she could just go in, take Alexis back and leave, Rosalie knows she can't do that.
Pacing outside of the Orphanage that Rosalie has followed Alexis's scent to; Rosalie is in the shadows watching one window. The window to Alexis's room.
Hearing the window open, Rosalie watches in surprise as Alexis climbs out with her backpack on her back. Smelling the scent of blood, Rosalie's eyes changes to black. Noticing that Alexis is sliding down the roof, she grabs the rain gutter.
"Honey." Rosalie calls from below, "It's Rosalie."
"Rose?" Alexis gasps feeling her hands start to slip.
"I'll catch you." Closing her eyes, Alexis releases her grip. Feeling herself land in Rosalie's arms, Alexis opens her tear filled eyes.
"Mom!" Wrapping her arms around Rosalie's neck, Alexis starts to cry.
"I got you, sweetie." Rosalie promises.
"Take me home." Alexis begs.
"Honey, I need for you to stay here." Rosalie frowns deeply, "I know it's hard, but this is the only way for me to get you back."
"No! They hit." Alexis whimpers. Freezing, Rosalie takes notice of Alexis's busted lip and swollen eye.
"Let's go to the police." Carrying Alexis, Rosalie hurries to the police station in human speed. Reaching the police station, Alexis holds onto Rosalie's hand tightly as they walk in. After making a report, the female police officer takes Alexis into one of the interview rooms after convincing Alexis to come with her. Getting her statement, Alexis walks out holding herself as she cries. Stopping, Alexis realizes that Rosalie isn't there waiting. Starting to cry harder, the lady whispers to Alexis, pointing to the front door. Looking, Alexis blinks a few times to see Rosalie on the phone.
As Rosalie walks back in, Rosalie hears Alexis's tiny footsteps run toward her. Picking her up, Rosalie holds her close.
"We will build a case on the Orphanage. I will see if we can look over your request to adopt Miss Alexis again and this time, keep her."
"Thank you." Rosalie nods holding Alexis closer to her. Taking a seat in the waiting area, Rosalie has Alexis on her lap. Leaning against her mom, Alexis closes her eyes holding onto Rosalie tightly. As Alexis falls asleep, considering it is very late, Alexis refuses to drink some water that the police officer gives Rosalie for the young girl.
"Please, Alexis? You must be thirsty." Rosalie points out softly.
"Hurts." Alexis whispers as soon as her tongue touches her lip.
"I know. Would you like a straw?" Feeling Alexis nod, Rosalie carries Alexis over with the bottle of water in her hand. Handing Rosalie a straw, the police officer smiles as Alexis and Rosalie both thanks her.
Opening the straw and water bottle, Rosalie gets Alexis to drink some. Feeling Alexis wince with every swallow, Alexis takes one more sip before removing the straw from her mouth.
"Good girl." Rosalie praises knowing her little girl is in pain.
As time passes, Alexis is snoring softly in Rosalie's arms. Rosalie is surprisingly content with Alexis in her arms. Well, that is actually no surprise. Rosalie is still and would move every little bit to keep up the appearance of being human. She even pretended to sleep by closing her eyes.
"Miss Hale." Rosalie opens her eyes slowly to find a man in front of her, "My co-worker told me about what happened." Nodding, Rosalie straightens up careful to not wake little Alexis, "We have to wait for the director of the orphanage and Children Services to come in to speak to you. She will be here in three hours."
"Okay." Rosalie nods.
"I also brought some food with me from the cafeteria." He signals to the food he placed on the chair next to Rosalie.
"That's great. Thank you." Rosalie forces a nervous smile. Nodding, the man heads behind the counter in his booth and takes a seat. Gently rubbing Alexis's arm to wake her, Alexis groans but opens her eyes, "Honey, time to eat." Hearing Alexis's stomach growl, Alexis looks at the food on the chair.
Picking up the sandwich, Rosalie opens it with ease before passing it to Alexis. As Alexis digs in, Alexis has a hard time swallowing but manages.
Looking to the clock at Alexis eats, Rosalie notices they have been there for a long while, six hours to be exact.
"Honey, did you eat at the orphanage?" Rosalie whispers to her little girl.
"No." Alexis shakes her head before taking another bite of the sandwich. Once it is gone, Alexis struggles to drink some water, but she does.
"May I take a look at your neck?" Lifting her head, Rosalie could see strangle marks, "Oh my gosh." Rosalie whispers cursing at herself for not seeing the damage the worker or more than one, has caused.
"Do I have to go back?" Alexis whimpers afraid.
"No. I'm not letting it happen." Rosalie promises holding Alexis to her tighter. Hearing footsteps, Rosalie looks up to see someone enter. Judging by the angry appearance, Rosalie hopes the man isn't with the orphanage.
"Alexis." The man stops in front of Rosalie and Alexis. Hearing her daughter gasp, Alexis holds onto Rosalie with a death grip.
"Back off." Rosalie growls darkly.
"Who are you? Her sister?" The man laughs.
"No. Her mother." Rosalie snaps.
"Her family is dead."
"I knew that, thanks for the reminder. I'm adopting her again and this time keeping her."
"How do you know you will get her?" The man chuckles at the humourless statement of Rosalie's.
Seeing a woman over the man's shoulder walk in, the woman glares at the man.
"Evan, leave." The woman snaps making Alexis jump and let out a whimper.
"Alexis has been missing all night," Evan starts.
"That's because someone at the orphanage was hitting her." Rosalie snarls.
"Excuse me?" The woman gasps, "Could you get Alexis to look at me, please?" Quietly encouraging Alexis to look at the woman, Alexis shakes her head starting to cry, "I need to interview her. Will she let me?" The woman looks at Rosalie.
"I don't know. The last time it happened, she was taken away from me." Rosalie sighs sadly.
"Wait, you're Miss Hale, aren't you." The woman smiles as Rosalie nods, "One of my workers put in a good word for you and has been on my case of getting Alexis back to you."
"Wow." Rosalie looks down at Alexis who is looking up at her, "Alexis, could you please look at this young lady so she can see you?"
Pouting, Alexis lets out a groan before looking to the lady. Seeing Evan, Alexis quickly hides before the woman could see all of the damage.
"Evan, please leave." The woman orders, "Go back to the orphanage."
"Yes, boss." Evan groans himself before storming out.
"Alexis, was Evan the person who hurt you?" The woman questions. Watching Alexis nod, the woman growls to herself. Going to the police officer to ask if she may use an interview room, he nods and unlocks one of the rooms, "Alexis, could you please come with me?"
"Rose come?" Alexis whispers out shyly.
"Just to let you get comfortable she may, but she can't stay for the serious questions." Frowning, Alexis nods before climbing off Rosalie's lap. Pulling Rosalie with her, they follow the woman into the room.
After the easy questions, Rosalie leaves trying to get over her worries as Alexis literally cries out to her. Even though the closed door, Rosalie can hear Alexis's cries. Hearing her phone buzz, Rosalie pulls it out.
How is she? – Esme
Knowing Esme has been worried for Alexis since Rosalie told her what she knows, Rosalie replies quickly. Throwing out the food wrappers, Rosalie takes a seat again. Pretending to play on her phone, Rosalie listens to the woman's questions, which Alexis probably doesn't know what they mean or she's too busy trying to stop her tears.
Hearing the door open, Rosalie looks up hearing her name being called.
"How is she?" Rosalie asks looking at the woman.
"She won't stop crying. She won't even speak." The woman speaks sadly. Walking in with her, Alexis looks up.
"Mom!" Alexis sobs reaching out to Rosalie. Picking Alexis up, Rosalie holds her close.
"Have a seat." The woman encourages. Sitting down with Alexis on her lap, Alexis cuddles up to Rosalie to seek comfort.
Not knowing how long the woman, who has yet to identify herself to Rosalie, has asked questions, Rosalie had to encourage Alexis to answer which she ended up answering.
"So, one final question," The woman smiles at Alexis who is a lot calmer than she was, "Do you wish to live with Miss Hale and will seek treatment for what you have gone through?"
Earning herself a confused look from Alexis, Rosalie speaks to her softly in explanation.
"So, you mean I can live with Rose, as long as I see someone?" Alexis asks confused.
"Yes." The woman nods, "The doctor will have to keep me in the loop of your treatment of course, but you will live with Miss Hale and her family."
"Really!" Alexis questions once more excitedly.
"Yes. I believe Miss Hale will help you recover and that she is a great young parent for you."
"So, I can go back home?"
"Yes. I know this is the fast way on doing this. A lot faster than normal. No one has swayed my decision, but I believe a huge thanks are in order for your guardians, Miss Hale. They donated money to us, to help us with children and finding more homes for them. Normally it takes months for an outcome, so I did a favour to take on Alexis's case myself."
"Thank you so much." Rosalie thanks.
"Now it's down to paperwork. Are you ready, Miss Hale?"
"Yes I am."
After signing paperwork, Rosalie and Alexis make their way out of the police station. Spotting a familiar car, Rosalie watches her sister step out.
"Alice!" Alexis squeals excitedly. Letting Alexis drag her over to Alice, they stop in front of her. Picking Alexis up, Alice gently hugs her, "I missed you."
"I missed you too, Alexis." Alice says sincerely.
On the way back home, Alexis has been sleeping. Alice has been relaxed and informed Rosalie that everyone is waiting for her and Alexis to return home.
Reaching Forks, Rosalie keeps looking back at Alexis who is rubbing her eyes to get rid of sleep.