Abused

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Olivia's POV:
Something has been off with Amanda recently. I can sense it. She has been coming in with loads of makeup on and wearing long clothes. She was limping the other day. I keep thinking to Markus but he's so sweet and she loves him. He's gentle and kind. I shake these thoughts from my head as she walks in. She is solemn and acting as she does everyday recently. I notice a bruise on her neck. I decide to ask her about it.
"Rollins, come in here!" I call from my desk.
She walks in, "yeah Liv?"
"Close the door would you, come and sit." I put my glasses on my head from on my nose,
She closes it and sits down, "what's up?"
"What's going on with you lately?" I ask her
"What do you mean?" She replies
"You've been quieter than usual." I explain, "wearing long clothes, it's summer!, wearing loads of makeup?"
"It's nothing alright!" She exclaims, defensively
"What about the bruise on your neck huh?" I ask, standing up and walking around to her side.
"I slipped on some water Frannie spilt and got my neck on the edge of the bench. So what?" She sighs
"Alright, get started on your paperwork. I want it done by 5 unless there's a case that comes in!" I go and open the door, "when it's done, you leave."
She gets up and leaves. I do some work on my computer. Soon, fin knocks on my door,
"Come in Sargent," I wave him in
He comes in and closes the door, "somethings up with Rollins"
"I know." I reply and hold my fist in my hand, "just not sure what!"
"Have you asked her?" Fin asks me
"I have, she get defensive. I asked about a bruise on her neck. Claims she slipped on water and hit it on the edge of her bench." I reply
"I'm not liking this thing right now. I'm scared something bad gonna happen to her. She really like a daughter to me." Fin sighs
"I know fin. I know." I tell him, "how is your paperwork goin?"
"Got a little more. Should be done within the hour." He gets up as Amanda is at my door.
She comes in holding her paperwork.
"Done Lieutenant." She places in in my desk
"Alright, go home." I sigh as she leaves.

~~~later that evening~~~
"Noah, have you finished your spaghetti?" I ask my son
"Yes mommy." He replies
"Can you bring your bowl up?" I ask
He brings it in. There is a knock at the door.
"Mommy, can I get it?" He asks
"Yes sweet boy." I chuckle as he runs to the door.
"Auntie Amanda!" He exclaims, "are you ok?"
"Is your mom there?" I hear her choke out the words.
I put the dishes down and jog out there. There stands Amanda, bruised and battered.
"Noah, go to your room!" I tell him
He runs off. I lead Amanda in. She limps after me. I see her arm is swollen. We sit on the couch. She crumbles into tears. I pull her to my chest as she sobs
"Who did this?" I ask her
"Mar..kus." She sobs
"Oh honey, we're gonna get you to mercy, it's just nearby. Let me call Lucy first." I tell her as she nods.
I stand up and walk into the other room. I call Lucy. I explain the situation and she tells me she'll come right over. I go back to the main room.
"Noah!" I call
He runs in. I explain the situation as Lucy arrives. I take Amanda out to the car. I drive to Mercy. I help her out and into the ER. I tell her to sit down whilst I go to the front desk.
"I need to get my detective checked out. Abusive husband. I'm her lieutenant." I explain
"Just fill out these forms for me." She hands me a clipboard.
I walk over to Amanda. I sit beside her. The injured arm is her writing one so I fill them out for her. I put in the date, and time.
"What's your health care number Manda?" I ask her
"0473 743 2." She tells me
I write it down. I fill in her name, sex.
"Date of Birth?" I ask her
"13/5/1980." She replies
I fill out her number and email, as well as address.
"Marital Status." I ask her
"I'm still Married." She whispers
I fill it in.
"Who do you want as emergency contact?" I ask her
"You." She rests her good hand on my arm.
I fill in my details.
"Who's your normal doctor?" I ask her
"Don't have one. Same for pharmacy if it's needed." She shrugs.
I fill it in.
"Reason for registration?" I ask her
"Abusive husband. Potential broken ankle and arm." She tells me as I write it down and she looks at the form, "no meds."
I nod.
"Uh. I don't have insurance." She exclaims
"NYPD has you covered." I tell her
"Oh ok." She smiles softly.
I fill it in. I take the form to the front desk. We wait patiently. A doctor walks out.
"Amanda Rollins?" She calls
I help Manda up and provide support as she limps over. She grabs a spare wheelchair and I help Amanda sit down. She wheels her through and I come with. I help her onto the bed.
"So, your form said your husband is abusive? And you're a cop?" She asks
"I'm a detective, this is my lieutenant." Amanda explains
"Ok, I'm going to give you a once over and we'll go from there." She smiles
Amanda nods.