Addison is a school teacher living in New York when she becomes a victim of rape. The Special Victims Unit tries to connect the dots of the crime, leading back to a prominent family of the city. Sonny Carisi is the lead detective on her case, and th...
Although I was stuck in a motel most of the week, it went by quickly whenever Sonny was there with me. He and I managed to get out a few times that week to pick up food or some toiletries but for the most part, I was stuck inside. Every night I'd fall asleep in my bed with the connecting door open, just wanting to go slip under the covers next to him. I wake up and shower early on Sunday, my nerves barely allowing me to get any rest. After finishing my hair, I throw on a tiny bit of make-up. Once done, I change into a floral maxi and throw over a light colored sweater to keep warm through the changing air, "Sonny, is this okay to wear?" I come out of the bathroom and go over to the door, waiting for him to appear.
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His eyes gleam a little when he sees me and I can feel my insides warm when I look at him. He's working at tying the tie at his neck and pauses when he tells me, "it's perfect. They are going to love you!"
"Thanks," I mumble back, going over to my bag on the floor to figure out what shoes to wear. I managed to grab no cute shoes for any attire for that matter and just slip on a pair of sandals.
"How's this?" Sonny comes from his room and opens his jacket out for me as if to model it.
I laugh out, "perfection."
He comes over and wraps me into a hug, "I'm really excited about this Adds." He pulls away with his hands around my shoulder.
"Me too, " I smile back up to him, trying to hide back all my nerves.
He removes his hands and goes to fish something out of his jacket pocket. "So, I got something for you, "he pulls out a long navy jewelry box "I know you're not religious and with my family all being there today, I thought this would be a good way to keep them at bay."
I take the box from him and open it; inside is a beautiful silver plated cross. "It's lovely," I say with a small smile.
"You don't have to wear it or even keep it. I just thought it would be nice if you didn't have to answer any questions, they'll assume your catholic if they see you wearing it."
"That's really thoughtful, Sonny." I go to take it out of the box, "you think it'll work?"
"Definitely. Let me help." He offers and takes it from my hand. I turn myself around, scooping my hair so he can clasp it at the base of my neck. My body shivers as he finishes, his fingers softly running over my neck. I drop my hair and turn around, his eyes shine as he looks at me, "perfect."
"Is there anything else I should know? Any signs of the cross before I sit or communion? I can't remember the last time I went to a baptism." I ask him as we begin walking out of the motel. I know the basics but its been so long and I want to impress his family.
"I'll tell you everything you need to know." He takes my hand once the door is shut and he starts explaining how the process of her baptism is going to go.
We arrive at the church promptly at 11. Bella hurriedly rushes over to us as Sonny gets the door for me, "Dominick! Where the hell have you been? We're starting any moment now!" She snarls towards her brother. "Hi Addison, I'm glad you're here!" She reaches to me for a quick hug, "follow me!" She demands and we follow her quickly into the church. As we walk down the center aisle of the church she turns as we reach the front, "Addison, you can take a seat here. Sonny, you're up here." She pulls him before I could ask anything and he goes to stand next to Bella, Tommy and a women I've never seen before.
I go to the edge of the 4th pew and quickly make the sign of the cross as I bow as Sonny told me to do. I see an older women smile at me from the front row and another women push a man and point directly at me, both clearly related to him. His parents, I assume. I keep my eyes trained ahead, pretending I don't see them and curse Sonny for not telling me I'd be sitting here alone. I watch as they begin the service with prayers and scripture readings. Bella, Tommy, Sonny, and the other women answer the questions the priest asks them by repeating, "I do."
The priest asks them, "do you believe and trust in God the Father who made Heaven and Earth?"
They all respond, "I believe and trust in Him."
"Do you believe and trust in his Son Jesus Christ who redeemed mankind?" He asks next.
They answer again, "I believe and trust in Him."
Again they are asked, "do you believe and trust in his Holy Spirit who gives life to the people of God?"
In unison, they say, "I believe and trust in Him."
Anastasia is given back to her parents and the priest directs them, "is it your will that Anastasia be baptized in the faith of the Church, which we have all professed with you?"
Tommy and Bella reply, "it is."
He baptizes her, saying, "I baptize you in the name of the father" he pours water over her head then stops, "and of the son" more water goes on her head and she begins to squirm and whine, "and of the holy spirit." He puts the rest of the water over her head as Bella holds her over the bowl. More prayers are said after and finally, we are released to leave. Everyone on the stage leaves first and I follow as one of the last ones out. I meet Sonny at the doors and wait for him to finish talking to the priest.
Bella comes over to me, Anastasia with her father and she gives me a bigger hug then before, "I'm so happy you're here! Come on, let's go!" She pulls at my arm to get me outside with everyone else.
I turn around as I follow her and see Sonny quickly excuse himself from his conversation and run to catch up to us, "okay, calm down Bella. Let us do this." He says in almost a whisper as he reaches us.
"Fine!" She agrees and he exhales with a deep breathe and a small smirk.
"Sorry, I forgot to mention the Godparents stand up there during the ceremony." He apologizes to me without me even saying anything. I smile back accepting the apology and we reach the small circle of people congregating by the sidewalk. "Mom, dad" he gets their attention, "I'd like you to meet Addison." He looks down at me with a small grin and his arm wrapped around my back.
"Addison! It's such a pleasure to meet you!" His mother quickly opens her arm for a hug, "you're such a beautiful lady. We are so happy you could be here today, thank you!"
"It's nice to meet you too." I return, "I'm honored to be here. Bella and Tommy have done so much for me!"
Sonny's father comes over to me next and gives me a hug. He's a bit taller then Sonny is but has the same memorizing smile, "Addison, hello! We've heard great things!" He squeezes me tightly.
"Hello Mr. Carisi, thank you," I say back to him.
"Please, call me Dominick!" He tells me pulling away. I nod agreeing to that.
Bella comes back over to us, "we want to get some photos before Anastasia starts crying again! Come on!" She turns her head over towards the front of the church where the rest of the family is waiting. I follow behind them all.
