Love and Litigation - An Alex Cabot/Law and Order SVU fanfiction

Chapter 15

Shortly after Alex left the room, Luke heard the sound of the door re-opening. Hesitantly, Amanda stepped in and gently closed the door. He could tell by the look on her face that the guilt was overwhelming her. 

"Come here." He croaked, barely audible.

His partner slinked shamefully over to his bedside and reluctantly took a seat in the visitor's chair. 

"Are you alright?" 

With tears beginning to fall down her face, she looked him over in amazement. 

"You're the only person I know to get attacked and ask someone else if they're alright." 

"I asked Alex to call you. They're probably going to come after you next."

Amanda sniffled, trying to stiffle the dry heaves forming in her chest. 

"I never should've gotten you mixed up in this. I'm so sorry, Luke." 

He caught her by the hand as she tried to bolt out of the chair. 

"You need to come clean. We can't keep lying to Liv about this." 

Conceding to the fact that she could no longer keep things a secret, she sat back down. 

"I'm going to tell her it was all me. There won't be any fallout for you." 

"You really think she's going to be believe that? She's gonna be pissed when she finds out I knew and didn't tell her." 

"I'll tell her I threatened you, that I made you do it." 

He laughed slightly, prompting a small smile from Rollins. That soon gave way to her hanging her head in shame. 

"You going to meetings?" 

She wiped away another set of tears. 

"No, I kind of stopped going there for awhile." 

"Amanda." His tone was firm, similar to that of a big brother scolding his little sister. 

"I know, I know. I'm gonna start going back. I promise. And, like I said, I'm gonna get your money back too."

"I don't care about the money. I care about you." 

She lifted her eyes towards him and smiled grimly. 

"I don't know why. I keep giving you every reason not to." 

A nurse came in breaking up the conversation, informing them that visiting hours were over. After she exited the room, Luke made a request of his friend. 

"Stay the night with someone. Finn or Amaro. I don't want to have to worry about you being alone. Promise me."

Rollins hesitated for a moment, finally leaning down to kiss his cheek. She lightly cupped the side of his face, her cheek resting on his before she released him. 

"I will. I promise." 

He watched her as she left with one quick wave before stepping out of the room.