Stranger, Help Me

when desperation becomes useless

"I have an emergency. A girl has collapsed in her bathroom, 17 Gaze Street, Express Town."

"Thank you for your call. Do you know what happened?"

"She...she was hit. No, not by me! Her... Her father. He left the house half an hour ago. I don't think she's conscious, but she's breathing. I don't know what to do..."

"Sir, take deep breaths. I'm only asking questions to get the best help possible. I have an ambulance from the area on their way. They'll be there in ten minutes. Make sure her breaths are steady. If they start to slow, you need to prepare to do CPR."

"...okay. She's breathing fine. She's bleeding..."

"Do you have any medical experience?"

"A little. I took a first aid course."

"Wonderful, sir. Please tend to her. If you have any questions, please ask."

"..."

"..."

"Okay. I've applied pressure and elevated it. There's no objects, just deep cuts. I've also bandaged it, but she's still bleeding."

"Okay sir, what you need to do is apply a second bandage. If blood continues to seep through the bandage, then take them both off and reapply."

"Alright. Thank you."

"..."

"I'm done. Should I move her?"

"Good job, sir. I think she'll be fine. Did you hear any falling noises? Is she on the floor?"

"No I heard nothing. She's... She's lying like something tripped her on the floor. I think it was the bathroom mat- no. She hit her head against the sink!"

"Sir, please calm down. Stay by her until the ambulance arrives. What sort of relation are you to this girl?"

"I...I'm her friend."

"How old is she?"

"Sixteen and a half. I think she's ... She's been abused by her father..."

"Understood. I'll let the police know."

"Will social care be involved?"

"Does she have a mother?"

"A step-mother from her younger sister's."

"..."

"She doesn't want her..."

"Then yes, social care will be invol-"

"No!"

"Ah. The ambulance..."

"I am only an emergency operator, but I'll see what I can do to help. Take care, sir."

Beep, beep.

"..."

"Hello, sir. My name is Lincoln and I'm sorry for intruding into this house without permission, but nobody answered. I assume this is the girl?"

"Y-yes. Please..."

"We'll do our best. Don't worry, son, she'll be fine. I've received all information from what you've given to the operator. Police are on their way to speak with you. Please call your mother and let her know where you are and what has happened. We promise to do the best for everyone."

"..."

"She will be fine."

"Mark! Lace! Bring in the stretcher!"

"..."

"Mum?"

"No, I'm okay. Listen, I..."

"Yeah, so that's what happened. Are you sure? Thank you. I'll let them know."

"..."

"Please, please be okay, Evangeline."