So this is a fanfic I wrote on paper and when transcribing it to the computer my plan was to rewrite it a bit since I tend to go dark when I write. Now that I'm reaching the last chapters though I'm not liking the editing I have to do and some of my own favorite scenes/chapters get some what hard to explain. So I've decided to go back to the original "script". I just wanted to warn you though before you get too invested in this story. If you don't like dark you should probably find another fanfic to read. Without giving too much away though I can tell you I'm a sucker for happy endings so it will not end in a dark place that I can promise you. So for the rest of you who, like me, don't mind visiting the dark side of life... enjoy!
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Olivia caught up with the doctor in the hallway. –Hey doc, so she's safe enough to be cleared? He had stopped dead in his tracks. Fin came walking up to them from the other side and joined them just as the doctor spoke. –As I said a minor concussion. At least a minor one. Blunt force trauma to the ribcage. Lacerations on her arms, back and jaw line, none deep enough for stitches though. Her blood pressure is a bit high but that's not uncommon with the trauma she's experienced tonight. I would feel better had she let me do a full body exam but she'd made very clear before you came that she would never agree to one. As for the mental bit I'm hoping you and your department will see to that? Liv nodded. The doctor took a pause and looked at Fin and then back at Olivia. –I have to say, in my experience the one's that put up such a fight /he gestured to the door Amanda was behind/ to resist a rape kit are the ones that really needs one. He looked at them seriously before he turned to leave. –I'll get the discharge papers. He said as he walked away.
Liv looked over at Fin. –Whatcha got? She asked cause she could tell he was eager to speak. –I talked to the couple that brought her in. I'm sure they are tweakers, had some funny business in the area but they gave a good enough statement of what they saw. They were walking back to their car when they heard a man yelling. They didn't pay much attention to that but then they heard a woman scream so they rushed across the street into this alley. Further in by these containers they saw a man on his knees, he was getting his pants down and they could see a woman's legs beside him. They screamed and ran towards them. Scared the man off. He took off running down the alley pulling his pants back up. They got to the woman who was barely conscious. They asked her name and she answered Jade. –Jade? Liv repeated and Fin nodded. –She then passed out. And since these two are the only New Yorkers, included toddlers and homeless people, without cell phones they decided to bring her in themselves. He carried her to their car and they knew St Anne's were close by. Something about free needles was mentioned.
–Description of the man? Fin shook his head. –He was rather tall, average size, maybe dark hair, wore a hoodie and the lady was sure he wore blue jeans. –And Amanda? How was she dressed? –Torn shirt and unzipped pants but nothing further. –So he didn't get to her. Liv thought out loud as she went somewhere in her head. –Jade? Liv said again and looked at Fin. –Did we have a case with a Jade recently? –Not that I can recall. Fin answered with a shrug of his shoulders. –We should probably look into it. I have a feeling she knows this guy from somewhere. Are we bringing in the couple? Fin shook his head. -I sent them home with my card. Took their address and digits but I don't think we'll get any more of them. They were clearly jacked up so they'll be in lalaland before /Fin looked at his watch/ well maybe even before midnight. Liv looked at the clock in the hallway. –It's rather late anyways. Doesn't seem like she wants to make a report of it either. I promised the doctor someone would stay with her the next 24 hours. –I'll stay with her. Fin said immediately. –Are you sure? She asked. –I'm thinking maybe I'll get something out of her. Fin said.
It crossed Liv's mind that it should be her. She was female after all but she really hadn't given the new detective much time for them to get to know each other. She aimed to fix that though she swore to herself. Meanwhile she knew Fin would look out for the young detective. They had a good partnership going there Liv felt. It made her think of Elliot of course and she hoped Fin could be Amanda's rock. She needed one right now. The doctor came walking back with a paper in his hand. He entered Amanda's room. Liv turned to Fin. –I'll drop you off and then I'll go by the alley just to have a quick look. Did you get the address? Fin gave it to her. –Be careful though, that prick might still be around. Said Fin and went to stand by the wall. Liv followed him and leaned back against the wall next to him. –I have a feeling he isn't though. I think she knows this guy.
The door open and the new nurse came walking out. –She'll be done in a couple of minutes. She smiled at the two detectives and hurried down the corridor. They both stood deep in thought contemplating everything they'd learnt tonight. The doctor came out rather quickly. –She's all yours. He said as he approached them. He handed Liv a card and said; -If I can help in any way. –Thanks doctor. Liv said and took the card from him before he walked off. They went back to their own thinking. Finally the door open and the young nurse held it open for Amanda to walk out. –Thanks. Amanda mumbled to the nurse who smiled at her. Amanda had anything but a smile on her face though. She brushed the braid out of her jacket collar. Liv and Fin got off the wall. –Ready to head home? Liv asked. –Since before I got here. Amanda mumbled again with the same annoyed face.
They followed her down the corridor. Both of them watching her every move with great interest. She seemed to be moving without any restraints. Now that she'd brushed her fingers through her hair the loose braid looked like it was purposely done. The nurse had washed away smeared blood from her face but it was still bruised, scratched and her lower lip was swollen where the gash was. Her face and jeans reminisced about the nights struggles. Her jacket seemed to be fine though which made them both think she hadn't been wearing it once she got attacked. Amanda could probably feel their eyes at her back cause she glanced to the side briefly and met Fin's worried ones. He tried to give her a sincere smile but she'd turned back before he was able to.
She got her head down and her hand up to her neck as they passed the intake area. Either she really needed to move a couple of strands of her hair or she tried to hide her face from the crowd that was gathered there. Neither Fin nor Olivia knew for sure but they saw the nervous gesture and both took in the sight of her scratched knuckles. Drag marks or defensive wounds they couldn't tell. –We parked over here. Liv informed her once they got out into the cool august air and she gestured across the intake area. Amanda let Liv pass so she could lead the way. Liv had the keys and Amanda sneaked into the seat behind her as soon as she'd unlocked the car. Fin got into the front passenger side deciding to give her some space.
Liv was about to start the car when she realized she didn't know where Amanda lived. She felt a bit ashamed when she had to turn her head slightly backwards to ask; -I don't know where you live. Amanda gave her the address managing to keep her voice neutral even though Liv wouldn't have blamed her if she'd sounded miffed. Miffed cause her senior partner knew basically nothing about her Atlanta transferred co-worker of almost a year or cause tonight's trials gave her the right to be so. Fin seemed to know though and gave her directions of the best way there. It wasn't a long drive from there. And the address wasn't far from the alley where Amanda's assault had taken place which made both detectives in the front seat wonder if Amanda had been on her way home when she was pulled into that alley. They drove under silence. Within ten minutes Liv pulled up outside Amanda's building. A quiet street with mostly high apartment buildings.
–Thanks for the ride. Amanda said quickly and was about to jump out. –Hold on there. Fin said and stopped her in her tracks. –You're kiddin me right? Amanda said. Liv liked the fact that the two seemed to get each other without many words spoken. Something she was familiar with. –We can drive straight back if you prefer that from me on your couch. He gave her the option and she let out a grunt of ingratitude but then sent Liv a "night" before she stepped out. Fin turned his head to Liv. –Be careful and call me once you're out of there. He told her and gave her a serious look. She nodded. –Take care of her. –You know I will. –Sleep well. –Night. Fin stepped out and walked over to Amanda who was lingering by her front door. Liv waited until she saw them step inside. She knew Fin would have her back but she still felt a twinge of alarm in her gut. Amanda was fighting way too hard to keep this under the radar. Liv drove off to see what she could stir from visiting the unreported crime scene from earlier that night.