"What do you need to talk about Lin." He asked as he sat down in his desk chair.

"Why was Orion sent out to find a gun, when you had Argo and Draco out?" I asked as he shook his head.

"I already told you Lin. We are training him to do more." He said as I rolled my eyes.

"You and I both know that Orion was specifically trained for cadavers and for search and rescue. Training him find a gun or explosives would be overloading him." I said as he stood up.

"Since when did you decide what that dog learns?" He yelled as I glared at him.

"I worked with him for three years. Of course I know that dog better than any other handler." I said yelling back.

"Last time I checked. I was the commanding officer of this unit. Now you either you take my word and respect it or else." He said getting in my face. I took a step back as he grabbed my arm hard, digging his fingernails into my bicep. I tried to pull away as he pulled me closer to him.

"Let me go, please." I said trying to pull away again.

"Oh Lin, you need to have someone put some respect into you." Conroe said as he lifted his free hand and slapped me hard across the face. I pushed away from him and as he scratched my arm. My vision was blurry from the tears coming down my face as he swung his fist into my cheek. I grabbed the door handle as he grabbed my hair. I let out a cry as he pulled me to the ground. I heard my phone ring as I kicked Conroe in the stomach. He fell to the ground as I got up and grabbed my phone. I hurried out of the office and straight to a diner nearby. I got into the diner and ran straight to the women's restroom. I locked the door and took a look at my face into the mirror. I had a black eye and bruising around my left temple, I touched my split lip. I picked up my phone saw that I had 2 missed calls from Liv and Nick. I put my phone in back pocket and hurried out of the bathroom and went back to the station. I kept my head down and hurried to my desk. I grabbed my purse and hurried to the bathroom. I pulled out some make-up I had in my bag as I heard the door open and shut.

"Lina what on earth happened to you?" Amanda as I put my head down.

"It's nothing." I said as I applied some cover up.

"Who hit you?" She asked she put her hand on my shoulder. I shuddered and put my makeup back in purse.

"Manda I'm fine, just got roughed up." I said as we walked out.

"Your brother is going to have a fit." She said as I sat down at my desk. I touched my lip gingerly as my gaze met Liv's.

"Catalina, can you step into my office?" She said as I nodded and walked into her office.

"Yes Sargent?" I asked as she sat at her desk.

"What happened when you were at K-9." She asked as I looked down.

"Lina, you are not in trouble." She said as I shook my head.

"It's nothing I promise." I said as she got up. "Did Conroe attack you?" She asked as my face fell.

"What happened?" Liv asked as I looked at her.

"Conroe and I got into verbal conflict, then he physical attacked me. I'm fine, don't worry about me." I said as she shook her head.

"He attacked you." Liv said as I put my hand on her shoulder.

"Sarge I'm fine I promise." I said as she nodded. "You might want to tell Nick that." She said as I heard the door open and came face to face with my older brother.

"¿Quien te hizo esto?" Nick asked in a low voice as I looked down.

"Estoy bien Nick." I said as Nick looked at Liv.

"Sarge, do you mind if I talk to my sister in private?" He asked as Liv got up and nodded.

"I'll leave you two." She said closing the door behind her. "Really Nick?" I said putting my hands on my hips.

"What happened to you?" Nick asked as he looked at my black eye.

"It's nothing." I said as I went towards the door. He grabbed my wrist, I winced in pain as he looked into my eyes.

"Hermanita lo que pasó ? Dime por favor." He asked pleading as I closed my eyes.

"¿Podemos hablar después?" I asked quietly as he looked at me.

"Prometer?" He asked as I nodded.

"Prometer." I said as I opened the door and walked out. I sat at my desk and logged into my computer.

"Alright everyone. Clock out and get some rest." Liv said as I got up. I walked pass Sonny as I walked outside.

"Lina, Lord what happened to your face?" He asked as I shook my head.

"My lord, why is everyone asking me that?" I asked shaking my head.

"What happened?" He asked as I started to walk back to my apartment.

"Just got roughed up, nothing too bad." I said as I walked into my building.

"Catalina, who hurt you?" Sonny asked as I looked at him.

"Sonny why do you care?" I asked as he looked at me long and hard.

"Because…" He said trying to find the right words. "Because why Sonny?!" I asked as he put his hands on my shoulders.

"Because you are my partner. I need to have your back." Sonny said as I shook my head.

"Trust me Sonny. I know you have you have my back." I said as I smiled at him.

"Okay." He said smiling at me as I turned around and unlocked my door. I waved goodbye to him and closed my door. I smiled softly as Albert trotted over to me as I walked into my kitchen. I put my phone in the counter as I knelt down to floor. "Hey there handsome." I said as I rubbed his head. I walked over to my room and changed out of my slacks and button up and into a pair of old jeans and a pastel tank top. I grabbed my black cardigan and I slipped into a pair of black Toms. I heard my phone ring in kitchen. I hurried out to my phone and grabbed it. "Hello?" I answered as I walked back to my room to grab my purse.

"Detective Amaro?" said as voice that I never heard before.

"This is she, who is this?" I asked as I picked up my purse.

"I'm Clark Edison. Your Sargent gave me your number because your dog found my brother. Was my brother really found in a park naked and beaten?" He asked as I shook my head.

"Unfortunately he was." I said as I heard him take in a sharp breath. "Doctor Edison may I ask you something?" I asked as I started to walk towards my door.

"Was your brother ever diagnosed with Hepatitis B?" I asked as I head a gasp.

"No! Why are you asking this?" He asked as he got angry.

"Sir do you think we can talk tomorrow at the station?" I asked as he responded with a yes. I told him good bye and hung up. I grabbed my coat and locked my door. I walked to Nick's neighborhood and knocked on the door. I heard the patter of feet and saw the door open.

"Auntie Cat!" Zara said as I knelt down and hugged her.

"What's up ZZ." I said as she led me inside.

"Daddy is making dinner." She said as I closed the door.

"He is? Are you making sure he doesn't burn it? I said as Nick walked out of his kitchen laughing.

"Wow, doubting my cooking skill Cat." He said as I laughed as I nodded.

"You nearly burnt down my apartment when you came over to make spaghetti." I said as he put his hands up in defeat.

"Alright you win." Nick said as Zara tugged on my arm. "What's up ZZ?" I said as I looked down to her.

"Can you play dolls with me?" She asked as I nodded as Nick headed back to the kitchen.

"Go grab your dolls for me chickie. Your papi and I need to talk." I said as she nodded happily and hurried to her room.

"What's up?" Nick asked as we walked to his kitchen.

"How is everything with Maria." I asked as I grabbed a Coke from his fridge.

"We are working things out. She just took a job in LA. She wants to take Zara and have me move out there." He said as I shook my head.

"Nick you can't leave New York." I said as he agreed with me.

"I know that, I can't leave the squad or Gil." He said as I nodded as he mentioned my nephew.

"How is he and Cynthia?" I asked as I took a sip.

"They are doing good. I know what you are doing and it's not working." He said as he took a boiling pot of pasta off the burner.

"I have no clue what you are talking about?" I said with a small smile.

"Zara, dinner." He said walking out of the kitchen as I started to boil the pasta sauce and chicken for Nick.

"Auntie?" Zara said as I stirred the pot of sauce.

"Yes ZZ?" I asked as I grabbed the plates next to me.

"Did you get a ouchie?" She asked pointing at my eye.

"Yeah baby girl I did." I said as I handed a small plate of chicken parmesan to her.

"Nick come eat." I yelled out as he hurried back to the kitchen.

"Sorry, thanks." He said as he took the plate from me.

"What is wrong?" I asked as I sat down with them at the table.

"It's something we will talk about later." Nick said as I nodded.

"Daddy can we please get a puppy?" Zara asked out of the blue as Nick spit out some of his beer.

"What?" He asked as I started to laugh.

"I really want a puppy." She said pleading as Nick looked at me.

"What?" I asked putting my hands up.

"Have you been talking to her about a new puppy?" He asked as I shook my head.

"It was not me this time I swear." I said laughing as Zara started to beg for a new puppy.

"Zara go get ready for bed." Nick said as Zara looked at him sad.

"Auntie and I have to play dolls." Zara whined as I got up.

"I know bugga boo but your Papi and I have to talk about adulto things. Okay mija?" I asked as she nodded.

"Can you at least tuck me in Auntie?" She asked as I nodded.

"Of course bugga boo. Go get your pajamas on okay." I said as I helped Nick clean up.

"You keep stalling." Nick said as I shook my head.

"I am not." I said as I went to Zara's bedroom.

"Auntie can you read me a story." She said as I shook my head.

"No esta noche, cariño lo siento ." I said as she climbed into bed. I covered her up with her pink quilt I made for her for her birthday last year. "Buenas noches ZZ" I said kissing her forehead.

"Goodnight Auntie." She said sleepily as I closed her door quietly.

"She finally asleep?" Nick said sitting on the couch.

"Yep. Out like a light." I said sitting next to him.

"Now, let's talk about what happened." Nick said as I shook my head.

"Nick, I don't need you to worry about it. It was enough that Sonny follow me home and talk to me about it." I said as Nick stiffen at Sonny's name.

"Carisi followed you home? Why was he doing that?" Nick asked getting protective.

"Nick don't you dare start on Sonny. He is my partner. He was worried about me and he came to talk to me." I said as he shook his head.

"Is that why he bought you flowers?" He asked as I laughed.

"Those were none of your business. Sonny was just being nice." I said as Nick laughed sarcastically.

"Lina, your changing the subject. What happened with your CO today?" Nick asked as I clenched my fist.

"Conroe and I were arguing. He slapped me and we got into a physical fight. It's fine now." I said as Nick got up.

"Has he done this before?" Nick said getting upset as I shook my head yes slowly.

"Have you ever reported it?!" Nick yelled as I shushed him.

"No… It was never too bad. This is the first time it was really bad." I said as he clenched his fists.

"Catalina Gina Amaro , tiene que informar a este idiota a IAB" He said getting angry as I shook my head.

"No voy a IAB . No se puede tampoco. Nickie es en el pasado" I said sadly as he sat down.

"Linnie te hizo daño . Usted necesita decir IAB." Nick said quietly as I shook my head.

"It's fine Nick, I promise." I said as I got up.

"It's getting late. I need to head home. See you tomorrow." I said as I grabbed my coat.

"Alright." He said as he grabbed my purse.

"Nickie do not do anything stupid when I leave." I said as he smiled at me softly.

"I won't, Night Cat." He said as I headed out the door. "Night Nick." I said as I hurried towards the street.

I started to walk towards my building as I heard whistling from behind me.

"Come on Lina turn around and give me a smile." Said a familiar man's voice behind me. I hurried my walk as the man hurried closer to me. I put my hand on the hostler of my gun. I hurried to the door of my building and opened it and came face to face with a man in a hood. He tried to open the door as I hurried to my elevator and pushed the button to get the doors to close. I got out on my floor and hurried to my apartment. I unlocked my door quickly and walked in. I put my chain and deadbolt on as Albert walked up behind me.

"Let's go to bed Albert." I said as I put my keys on the counter and grabbed his food dish. I filled up his dish with food and walked to my room, I changed into a pair of shorts and a white camisole. I climbed into bed, I closed my eyes and I heard my door being banged on grabbed my Glock 19 from my dresser as I walked out to my door. I looked through the peep hole, I saw Sonny standing at my door. I opened the dead bolt and the chain and let him in.

"Sonny Carisi what are you doing here?" I asked as he walked in.

"I just need to say something to you. I just don't know how to say it." He said as I closed the door.


Translations

Estoy bien Nick.= I'm fine Nick

¿Quien te hizo esto?= Who did this?

Hermanita lo que pasó ? Dime por favor. = Sister what happened ? Tell me please.

¿Podemos hablar después? = Can we talk later?

Prometer = Promise

papi = Daddy

adulto = grown-up

mija= my daughter

No esta noche, cariño lo siento = Not tonight , honey sorry

Buenas noches ZZ= good night ZZ

Catalina Gina Amaro , tiene que informar a este idiota a IAB= Catalina Gina Amaro, you need to report this idiot to IAB

No voy a IAB . No se puede tampoco. Nickie es en el pasado= I'm not going to IAB. You can not either. Nickie it is in the past

Linnie te hizo daño . Usted necesita decir IAB= Linnie he hurt you. You need to tell IAB