That Winter Night - Alex Turner

This must end

-I'm sorry ma'am but what's your name? We haven't introduced ourselves these two days.

-My name is Anna.

-Nice to meet you Anna, I'm Alex. What do you mean that he likes danger? Do you consider him dangerous?

- He was violent in our marriage but I don't think he would do something more dangerous like killing.

-Did you denounce him for inappropriate behaviour and violence towards you? You know that no one has the right to harm other people.

-I didn't, because I was scared. He was always threatening me that if I did, he would take Liam..

-Anna, do you know where exactly he lives?

- I don't know where exactly but he lives in this neighborhood.

-I'm sorry for the questions but.. How didn't he ask to see the child?

- Did you think that I'd let him have any contacts with Liam? No way. I told him that I'd call the police and I wouldn't care what he would do. Alex..

~She approached Alex closer so she could tell him what she wanted.~

-I was weak, I know it. I couldn't do anything. He made me think I was weak and I really regret not telling the police that day.. But now I have my life with my son and I couldn't be happier. I'm not with him anymore.Please don't tell the police.

- Anna..

- Please Alex.. I know you just want to help, but that won't make the situation better.. Especially for Liam. Can you please not tell the police?

-I.. I won't.

Alex's POV:
She didn't know that she told the police itself the bad news. I don't wanna make her feel bad, or awaken bad memories but.. I cannot stay like this and not help her. I know that she won't like it but it's the only thing that will justify her.

-Thank you Alex.
Oh My God I'll be late to work!

-Do you want me to take you somewhere?

-No it's okay. Thank you for listening to me.

-You don't have to thank me Anna. Be safe.

-You too !

~Anna left and Alex stood for a moment. He was thinking.. Thinking all of these things. He didn't know what to do.~

Alex's POV:
What will I do? My job is to keep the people safe. My job is to help them. Even if I wasn't in the police, I would do the same thing that I'm thinking right now. I am a human and I can't stay like that. I have to go at work. I think can't keep it inside of me. It will burn me. It won't let me sleep at nights knowing that this woman was suffering almost half of her life. I can't imagine how many other women suffer. I can't.. I can't imagine another Hope suffering because of people that she thought was her family.

~Alex's phone rings~

-Hello love.

-Hello Alex. Are you at work?

-Not yet, I was talking with Liam's mother.

-Oh. Um okay. I just called you to think if everything's okay..

-It is baby. Don't worry you're always on my mind and I only love you.

-I'm not worrying. Why would I be worried because you were talking to a woman..? Haha..
You said nervous

-Hope, for real. I only breathe for you. You have my whole heart. You and Arielle.

-I love you Alex. You're my only one.

- I love you too love. I have to go to work. I have some important things to do.

-You are very good at it baby. Don't worry, you will have the position you dream one day. You're worth it. You're very good.

- Thank you love. You always give me strength to keep going.

-You are strong enough even without anyone. Let's not make you be late. See you!

-See you love. Please stay safe. Good luck with your case today. You will be great. Let's go now both of us and give the justice those people deserve. Good bye again love.

~Alex is now driving to the LAPD offices. He hasn't stopped thinking for a second. When he finally arrived, he went inside the offices. He is now at the chief's office. He knocked the door. ~

-Come in.

~Alex opened the door. ~

-Hello officer.

-Hello sir.. I need to tell you something important.