Elliot and Olivia reached the hospital room that Abbie was in. They still weren't prepared to see Jack and Abbie as husband and wife. Both Elliot and Olivia were reminded of their own situation of keeping their relationship a secret until recently. Captain Cragen was first upset, but realized that their professionalism had continued and their stats for investigations had remained high for putting away SVU criminals.

Upon opening the door Jack was asleep with his head next to the bed, while holding Abbie's hand. Olivia was the most affected when she saw Abbie's state. Elliot realized that Olivia was once in the same situation with Harris. When she finally revealed how close to rape she really came, it scared him to death and made their bond stronger at putting away such vial people.

Olivia moved to the other side of the bed, feeling emotional for her friend, while Elliot gently shook Jack.

"Huh…Abbie?"

"No Jack, she's still unconscious. It's me and Olivia."

"I'm sorry, I' must have fallen asleep." Jack looked at his wife, seeing no change. Both Detectives could see the pain of seeing his wife in this way.

"Jack why don't you go outside and speak to Elliot. I'll stay with Abbie."

"Thank you Olivia. I'll just be right outside." Jack placed a kiss on Abbie's uninjured hand and left. Both Olivia and Elliot eyed one another at the obvious affection as he stepped outside the room.

In the room Olivia sat next to her friend. It gave Olivia a cold chill down her back as if looking into a mirror, but only worse. This could have been her if Harris had succeeded in his attack. 'God Abbie; what happened?'

Motioning a few feet away from the guard. Jack finally sat down, tired, but prepared to make his statement. "Where do I need to begin Detective?"

"Captain Cragen informed me of confidentiality and all information is strictly under myself and Olivia. Let's say it's a courtesy among friends."

"I appreciate that Detective, especially for my wife." Jack was skeptical of revealing his call to Stabler at her thought of what happened. He decided to wait and see.

Elliot picked up on something in Jacks face, that he decided was something important, but for later.

"What happened that you know of?" Asked Elliot.

"Abbie had called me earlier today that she had a surprise for me. I cancelled my calendar for the rest of the day. I think Abbie thought I would be home later. Obviously someone else thought that too."

Elliot saw the anger in Jack's face. He recognized that all too well. "Go on."

"I….I came home and all the lights were out. I thought Abbie was planning a little surprise for me and saw a light on in my office. When I went in, I found Abbie on the floor beaten and her….. Jack put his hand to his mouth to finally grasp what he seen what state Abbie was in.

"Would you like some water?" Elliot picked up on how upsetting this was to Jack.

"No…..I just…..I saw her underwear down around her legs. I saw that she was still breathing and called an ambulance. I….I knew I should of called the police first, but…..I just couldn't leave her in that state. I….I couldn't think about anything else except getting my wife to the hospital."

"It's ok, we called in Fin and Munch and cleared it with Cragen. They are at the scene. Were there any signs of a break in?"

"No…I mean, I used my key and my office door was ajar, that's all. I don't know if the medics touched anything other than helping Abbie."

"Did your wife regain consciousness at all?"

"No; not even in the ambulance. I….I know you handle this kind of attack all the time. But to see it…..my wife….seeing her in that way." Jack almost lost it. He stood up to regain himself, but was having a hard time at it.

"Look Jack…..I know this is hard for you. But is there anyone that has threathned your wife recently. Maybe carrying a grudge against her?"

Jack turned a little angry. "You know what we have to deal with in prosecuting someone. We all have someone out there in our line of work that has a grudge. But if there was someone threathning my wife, she never let on that it was bothering her or something serious as this. Look I need to get back to my wife."

Elliot could see Jack being impatient and concerned. "Alright, for now I'll see what Fin and Munch have. Otherwise we'll be back."

Jack walked away quickly, not wanting to waste any time away from Abbie. As he walked, several thoughts were going thru his mind. The phone calling and it's warning. The thought that his first wife may have been murdered and now someone was coming after Abbie. He thought maybe he should have his first wife's death investigated. But he also knew his first wife died from advance cancer. There couldn't be any connection to what happened to her and now an attack on Abbie. Who was this person, that accused him of betraying them? Why would they go after his wife, instead of him? Should he reveal this message to the Detectives? Too many questions and not enough answers. But more importantly, can Abbie reveal who attacked her? If they called him, they know she's alive.

As he reached her door, he could see that Olivia was finishing up taking a rape kit from a nurse.

"Stop, what are you doing Detective?" Jack was angry.

"I'm sorry, but Abbie was raped. When need the evidence in order to see if there are any matches to her attacker. I'm…I'm sure you know this?" Stated Olivia.

"She's still unconscious. You can't expect…

Olivia placed the kit down and walked over to Jack. She knew this was one of those situations that is always upsetting to the spouse if they're not use to this type of evidence gathering.

"Jack…..Jack look at me." Elliot could see that Olivia was trying to calm him down.

Jack had fear written all over his face. He finally looked at Olivia, not really making eye contact. "Jack listen to me. Abbie is my friend, and I'm going to make sure no one hurts her, especially with me here. It's standard in this situation and the nurse and I will make sure the greatest care is given to maintain her dignity. We need this evidence while we still can gather it. Everything will be handled by Elliot and I. I won't hurt her any further. Please Jack…..let me do my job, so you can do yours." Olivia waited for an answer, knowing how this was killing him.

Jack couldn't take his eyes from his wife. It scared him to death that someone was imposing on her privacy in her condition. Yet he knew that the Detectives, who were also his friends, were doing their job. He still didn't like it.

Moving over to his wife side he placed a kiss on her forehead. "Alright, just….just be gentle with her."

"We will Jack. I'll be with here the whole time. As soon as we finish, I'll let you know."

As if on cue, Elliot could read that Olivia needed Jack to leave. "Hey let me get you a cup of coffee. Abbie is in safe hands." Elliot looked at Oliva, knowing he probably would have reacted the same way if it was Liv in that bed unconscious.

Jack let Elliot guide him out the door. It was a quite walk down the corridor to the cafeteria. In mid walk Jack saw the chapel on the way. He stopped, hesitated at the door, then went in. Elliot stayed outside, not wanting to intrude on Jacks private prayer. Elliot took a quite seat opposite the Chapel door. He said his own silent prayer for Abbie and Jack, while saying another one for Olivia. This was going to be a rough one for her friend and her.

TBC