The Doctor Is In (Law & Order: SVU and Chicago PD)

Trial

"Doctor Callahan?" I heard the voice say.

"Yes?"

"You say a man assaulted you?"

"Yes.. in my home."

"Can you identify the man?"

"Right there." I pointed toward Frank.

"Thank you, Doctor."

"Doctor Callahan?" The other voice asked. "Is it true or untrue that you were very sexually promiscuous in college and after?"

"OBJECTION! Relevance?"

"Goes to state of mind and credibility.."

"I'll allow.. don't overstep counselor."

"You slept with Detective Nick Amaro, of SVU, correct?"

"Uhm.. yes."

"Detective Dominick Carisi, also of SVU?"

I felt the anger boiling, "yes.."

"Also, ADA Rafael Barba from New York."

"Also.. yes." I rolled my eyes.

"Hmm.. and then you got to Chicago. And you couldn't control yourself."

"Excuse me?!"

"Objection!"

"Sustained!"

"How many of your current colleagues have you had a sexual relationship with?"

"I don't see how that's relevant.."

"Your honor, please instruct the witness to answer my question."

"Doctor Callahan.."

"Fine. Including my boyfriend, three."

"Three?! Huh, seems a little low.."

"Your honor!"

"Yeah.. you wouldn't know anything about that, consoler.." I said.

"Excuse you, ms. Callahan?!"

"Doctor!"

"Mmhmm. I know why you're here."

"You cheated on your boyfriend, officer Adam Ruzek, and when he found out, you said that my client tried to raped you!"

"Hell no! I love Adam! Your client is a rapist and an asshole!... Sorry your honor.."

"Nothing further."

"You may step down, Doctor Callahan."
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"Madam foreman, on the charge of aggravated sexual assault in the first degree, how do you find?"

"We find the defendant, not guilty."

"What....? That can't be.."

"On the charge of sexual assault in the second degree, how do you find?"

"We find the defendant, not guilty."

"No.."

"Bullshit!"

"On the count of aggravated sexual assault in the third degree, how do you find?"

"We fine the defendant, not guilty."

"What?"

"On the count of misdemeanor assault in the second degree, how do you find?"

"We find the defendant, guilty."

"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, thank you for your time. Defendant will report next week for sentencing."

"Counselor! That's bullshit! Misdemeanor assault?! he'll do a year!"

"Yeah, if we're lucky. I'm sorry Regan."

"See ya real soon sweetheart.."
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"AH!" I shot up from my sleep, breathing
heavily. I looked over to find Adam sleeping soundly next to me. I grabbed my gun and went to Isabelle's room. I walked back in and sat on the edge of my bed. Both my husband, and daughter were sleeping soundly. Safe.

I heard a noise, so I re-grabbed my gun and walked back out into the hall. Checked on Izzy again, and proceeded to carefully head downstairs toward it. I left my lights out, so I grabbed my flashlight and held it my left hand, over my gun, which was in my right. I carefully walked down my stairs, flashing my light, just enough to light my way, but not enough to alert anyone that it was more than just a shadow from outside.

My breathing intensified as I walked silently toward my kitchen, my flashlight and the full moon lighting my way. I threw open our pantry door, and checked under the dining room table. Nothing.

I carefully walked through my kitchen to double check.

"Regan.." I heard a voice say.

*gasp!* I threw my gun up and turned around. It was Adam. "Jesus fuck babe! You scared the piss outta me!! What is wrong with you?!" My adrenaline left my body as quickly as it entered.

"What're you doing babe?"

"I heard.. something."

"Dream again?" He looked at me with sad eyes.

"Yes.." I felt the tears coming.

"Which one?" He asked as he grabbed my shoulders.

"Trial.. but he looked at us, me, this time, and said 'see ya soon'.."

"It's okay.. he's not here. He can't get to you," Adam said as he embraced me in a hug.

"Fuck. This is stupid. They didn't believe that he tried to rape me.. bullshit! He would've had I not fought him off.."

"Regs.. Shh, it's okay. It's okay. I love you," Adam kissed the top of my head.

"I love you so much Adam," I said through tears.

"I'll do a once around and join you in bed. Go ahead, it's okay," he grabbed my face before kissing me.

"See you in a few." I walked back upstairs.
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"Find anything?" I asked.

"Not a thing. All doors and windows are locked tight. It's okay."

"Great, thanks. I love you."

"I love you too Regan. Come here, I'll rub your back." I shimmied over and rested my head on his chest, and he began to rub my back until I fell asleep.