A Texas Reunion. Rucas. GMW CHOICE AWARD WINNER!

The Move.

Chapter 16

Hey Josh, you busy?
No, i'm not what's up man?
Are you at the station?
You just caught me leaving, but I can go back inside.
If you could. I need you to go back in and listen to the tape from Charlie's interrogation. I need you to see if he admitted anywhere in the conversation to raping Riley. I want to make sure it gets pointed out to the DA so he gets prosecuted for both crimes.
Do you think he would have done that?
I don't know man, he admitted to almost killing her. I really don't want to ask Riley about it, she's been through enough. But, the guys that got my statement made it very clear he went into descriptive detail. Just, do this for me please. It is probably a long shot, but I don't want Riley to have to focus on anything besides getting better.
You got it. I'll call you when I am done.

Lucas ended the phone call and walked back into the hospital room. He saw Riley almost in tears from the stretches. "Is that totally necessary?" The officer cut in.

"Yeah, it is. When this much damage is done you almost have to 're-train' your muscles. Show them how they are supposed to work. This could also help open up her vocal chords." The physical therapist didn't look at him, she continued her work. Topanga was recording the activity and after 15 minutes his phone began to vibrate.

"Excuse me for a moment." He walked back out into the dimly lit hallway and shut the door quietly. "Whatcha' got man?"

Hey, I listened to the tapes. Riley said 'you raped me' he didn't take responsibility and he didn't deny it until about a minute later where he said 'that night last year, I never meant to hurt you I wanted a way to be close to you. I only kicked you in the head because your dog bit me.' In the report of her rape it was noted that her dog attacked someone and she got kicked in the head. That's what we need.

Make a copy of the report, make a copy of the tape and send it over to the prosecutor's office. I don't want that guy pleading insanity he knew what he was doing.

I agree, but he does sound pretty crazy.

Just, please take care of this for me.

Of course I will, how's our girl?

Pretty great actually, she's been up and walking and she's in with the physical therapist right now. Well, she is in pain right now but all in all she hasn't had a lot of side effects just dizziness every now and then which, is to be expected. I'm going to go back in there, see you later?

Yeah me and Maya are going up there once she gets off. Later.

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The sun had finally set, and the room was filled with people Riley loved. Her parents; Josh, Maya and Lucas. She was exhausted, barely keeping her eyes open. "Riley, I wanted to show you what I got you. So, I know how you are about your hair and you may have freaked out a bit but, I found this." She pulled out a navy turban, but it's updated. It had a knot at the top and gathered pleating on the other. "It is super cute on, and the inside is incredibly soft because it is lined with cotton. You put this on and put the rest of your hair on your shoulder, you can't even tell. And, don't worry this won't mess with your stitches it is made for people who've had similar surgeries."

"Thank you!" She was clearly happy but her smile was cut short when her eyelids began to flutter and she fell asleep. Topanga and Cory smiled, they got everyone's attention and pointed towards the door. The group tip toed out into the hallway and after moving a few feet down they gathered in a circle.

"So, she's getting discharged tomorrow. The doctor can't believe the recovery she's made and how quickly she has made it. But, we don't have a place for her to stay." Cory obviously felt awful for even saying that.