Chicago PD: Secrets In The Past

Surrogate

"And she mentioned that she is bipolar," Riley said sitting down in a chair.

Across from her was Dr Charles. He sat at his desk, just writing some notes in a folder as he listened to Riley speak.

Riley ran a hand through her hair, "I mean- It makes sense why she'd take the drugs and it would explain her episodes but as great as it is to hear the truth- it worries me."

Dr Charles adjusts his glasses, "You're worried you might have bipolar disorder?"

She nods.

"Riley," Dr Charles said, "From our meetings so far you've shown no sign of having the disorder. It is likely that you are not bipolar."

"You sure?" She asks.

Dr Charles nods, "Positive."

"Alright." She said.

Dr Charles watches Riley stand, "If you have any questions about how to handle someone with bipolar disorder or just anything you want to know about this disorder to understand your mother better, you have my number."

Riley nods and gathers her things. She lefts the psych ward and goes into the elevator. She leans against the wall of the elevator and sighs.

When the elevator opened, Riley stepped out and tried to get out of the building before someone she knew saw her.

"Riley," It was Natalie.

Riley paused in her plan to escape, "Uh hi,"

Natalie held onto her tablet for a patient with a smile, "What are you doing here?" She asks.

Riley rubs the back of her neck, "Uh just um- needed to check on something." Riley said.

Natalie nods, "Oh. I hope everything is okay."

Riley nods awkwardly, "It is."

Things between Riley and Natalie were never cool. Riley knew Will's and Natalie's history. When Will and her began working together, he had feelings for her and she had some mixed feelings about Will but was still coping over the loss of her husband.

Riley and Natalie never bothered to even attempt to get along. Riley felt no reason to try, since they worked in different places.

"Dr Manning," It was Maggie, "Treatment one."

Natalie nods, "Okay," Then turns to Riley, "See you later."

Riley nods and leaves.

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Riley sat at her desk, she was tapping her pencil on her keyboard as she was looking through street cameras for Voight.

Then a knock on the door.

Riley turns, "Yes?"

It was Voight.

"Anything?" He asks.

She shakes her head, "Liam seems to be lying. He wasn't at the bar during the time he told Jay and Erin."

Voight nods, "I'll let the others know," He said but walked over, "But first, how are you doing?"

Riley looks from the computer to Voight, "I'm okay."

"You sure?" He asks.

Riley hand a hand through her hair, "Yeah- it's just a lot to take in. Thinking one thing about a person and hearing the reality in it."

Voight leans against the wall, "She seems stable to care for her children? Peter too?"

Riley nods, "After Lorelei and I had a talk with them, they seemed to have loosened up a bit."