Home Is With You

36 • Processing

After the police had left I told Jeremy everything about Richard. I watched his expression to see if he was overwhelmed but all I saw was pure determination in his eyes.

"So what now?" Jeremy asked as I sat down on the bed. "Since you have pressed charges and I've given the police a copy of the files. I will do my best to have everything charge brought against him that I can manage." I say to him. "What was in the files specifically?" Jeremy asked softly.

"There were pictures of women and men he would stalk. There were also...  videos. I watched one but as soon as I seen you I cut it off. I couldn't watch him defile you like that." I say grabbing his hand, pausing before I continue "Also there were reports about what happened with you. Numerous people reported hearing you screaming and crying. Hospital staff also reported about the amounts of bruising you came in with. But no investigation was carried out."

The room went silent as I stated at Jeremy as his eyes started to water. "Baby." I whisper as I sit on the bed taking him in my arms. I stayed quiet as he silently sobbed into my shirt. His body shook with every breath,hands clenched on my back. All I could do was rub back while rocking him, side to side.

Pulling away from me, I hand him a few kleenex to clean himself up. Looking at him, his eyes were slightly swollen and his nose. He was still sniffling but his eyes were darker than usual.

"So we take this to court?" Jeremy said blankly. "Yes and no. Since he is AWOL the military are most likely already on their way. You will have to take this up in military court." I say to him as i peer down at him. "Hm. I'll hire a lawyer in the morning." Jeremy said softly.

I watched as his eyes closed as a frown settled across his lips. I wanted to make him feel better. Holding Remy's hand I give it a soft squeeze, hoping to comfort him. "I'm okay. I'm just processing all this new information." Jeremy said as he gazed at our hands. "I know it's alot to take in but I'm here for you. You're not alone." I hum kissing his head.

"I know. It's just crazy how people knew or had a hunch I was being abused but it wasn't taken seriously.  went through  the constant abuse, rape, and manipulation." Jeremy said bitterly crossing his arms in spite.

Holding him closer as I hum softly. "I just...I-I don't know what to do. I thought for so long that Jerry was the only one that knew. But to know that people reported it and nothing was done. I always thought if I found something against him I would get justice. But now...I just want him rot in a hole." Jeremy gruffed out. "Belive me once everything comes out in court he will rot away." I say to him.

"Good. I'm going to get some rest." Jeremy sighed. Humming, he nuzzles into my shirt as he relaxes against me.

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Hearing people talking I grunt as I wake up seeing the doctor. Sitting up I nod to the doctor as he says that Jeremy was free to go. I watched as Jeremy put on his clothes, getting ready to leave as I got up.

"I already hired a lawyer, I'm meeting with them this afternoon." Jeremy says to me as we get in my car. "Is it someone from my firm?" I asked. "No actually I have a friend who is a lawyer. Max Sherman. He also is a regular at my clinic." He shrugs. "Does he know the situation?" I ask.

Jeremy looks down fiddling with his hands. "No. He doesn't. When I first started therapy, my therapist said to tell people closest to me. But I was embarrassed, I didn't want to feel like a burden to my friends. So I only told mom since Jerry already knew." Jeremy confesses. 

"Hey, Max is your friend. I'm sure he won't judge you. Besides if he does I'll be there." I smirk at him. "My knight in shining Armour." Jeremy joked. Chuckling lightly I drive to his place my hand on his knee.

"I'll cook breakfast when we get home. That reminds me are we still on for dinners at Georgia's. I can call and get a raincheck." I ask glancing over at him. "We can still go. I'm glad you feel comfortable enough to call my place home." Jeremy said as I arched a eyebrow at him.

"Home is where ever you are. What would you like for breakfast?" I shrug nonchalantly. "Coffee, French toast and sausage is good with me. I really just want to go to bed." Jeremy sighs sounding exhausted.

"Don't worry. After you eat, you can go to sleep." I hum as I pull into our driveway. Getting out the car, we head inside and instantly I start breakfast.

Hearing Remy walk into the bedroom the shower starts, I move in the kitchen whipping some food. I know Jeremy is probably overwhelmed with everything he found out last night. But I also know he needs this closure to leave this behind him. I would stand by him every step of the way, comforting and supporting him.

"Something smells good." I hear behind me. Turning around I see Jeremy freshly showered his beard trimmed and his dreadlocks freshly twisted put into a simple style of a bun. Walking over to him I grab his ass humming as I hug him close. "You're sexy." I hum kissing his temple. "You think I'm sexy in a garbage bag." He joked lightly.

"Breakfast is ready and then we can nap. Do you want me to sit in on this meeting?" I ask him. "Yes. Now lets eat." Remy said releasing a breath.