SVU Detective Nick Amaro's weakness will always be his family (blood and squad). Let's add another member into the mix. His eldest daughter, Ascella Amaro.
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Rafael's POV I admired Ascella as she slept, caressing her cheek. I can't believe I told her I loved her, but I would die before taking it back. She's the first partner I've had in a long time ever since...Yelina. I haven't told her about Yelina...I should soon. She deserves to know about my past relationships. I was pulled from my thoughts as small gasps and whimpers escaped her lips. I cupped her face and shushed her gently. "Ella...cariño...I'm here. It's Rafael...you're safe..."
Ascella's POV I laid on the bed, listening to the silence. "Ascella?" A voice came from the doorway. I sat up and saw Olly. He was wearing a thin white button up and black slacks with his sleeves rolled up. "Olly..." he sat next to me and kissed me. I smiled and pulled away, seeing Charlie. I gasped and stood, finding myself in the old factory where Anders kept me. "No, no, no, no." I stepped back. He pulled out a gun and aimed it at me. "No one can have you." He smirked and shot.
"No!" My eyes shot opened and I saw Rafael. "I'm here! It's okay, you're okay..." he caressed my face and kissed me gently. I dug myself into him and gripped his shirt. That's the first time Rafael's seen me have a nightmare... "I'm sorry..." "Sh...don't be, my love..." he held me close, "Don't be sorry about anything..." I nodded and sighed, kissing his neck gently. He sighed, "I have to get ready for work." "I'll go with you." "No, you have to go back home before your dad goes nuts." I smiled and sat up, looking for my clothes. We got ready and I went to my car, "Do you at least need a ride?" He nodded and got in the passengers seat. I started the car and drove, humming. Tapping filled the car, coming from Rafael's phone. "Who are you texting?" "Liv. She wants to talk to me, so-" "Rafael. I'm staying." He nearly dropped the phone, snapping his head towards me, "Que?" I laughed and looked to the road, "You heard me." "Really? Please don't say it's because of me." "It's not. It's me. I want to stay...I'm not ready to leave New York yet..." I pulled up to Hogan Place, seeing Liv and Dad. Rafael got out and I looked at them, "Found this one running to catch a cab." I giggled, scrunching my nose. Liv nodded and walked ahead with Barba. Dad looked at me with tired eyes, making me feel a pit in my stomach. I opened the door for him and he got in. "Why the face?" I murmured. He held my hand, "I was worried. I missed you." "Well...you won't anymore." "What?" "I'm staying, papa. I wanna stay and go to Fordham..." He was quiet before looking at me, "Really?" "Yeah. Last night I was thinking about that night in the lot. After you picked me up from Mercy while Cassidy was injured...you said you'd go crazy if you lost me. Right now, since everyone's leaving, it feels like I'm going to lose you. I...I don't want that. I'm scared that's gonna happen..." I stopped back in front of Hogan Place, turned to him, and smiled. He smiled back and kissed my head, "It's not gonna happen..." "Go back in there before Liv has you fired." He got out and waved, "Love you." "I love you too, dad." He walked up the steps and I drove off.
I finished unpacking my things and looked at my room, looking the same but slightly different. I added a few photos to my vanity mirror. Mostly of Shireen, Opal, and I. Also, me and Olly. Some of Charlie, Zara and dad are up there of course. And a hidden one, behind my jewelry box, of Rafael wearing a flower crown I found in my car...
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I honestly don't know why I bother to hide it. My dad barely comes into my room. I huffed and got up. My first day of school at Fordham is tomorrow. I had day classes and stayed here at night...which meant I couldn't work for Rafael. That really upset me, but he said he could pick me up after school and take me out for dinner every other Saturday. I think everything is gonna work out just fine... There was knock at the door and I quickly went downstairs to open it. There stood a woman. "Hi, is Nick Amaro home?" The woman asked, flustered. "No, but I'm his daughter, Ascella. Can I help you with something?" She cleared her throat and looked around, "My name is Cynthia Mancheno. I knew your father a long time ago. He's not undercover again, is he?" "No, he doesn't do stuff like that anymore. He's actually with SVU...you knew him while he was in Narcotics. Funny, I knew most of his colleague." I let her in. She looked away, "I...I wasn't a colleague." I nodded and we sat, "Who did you know him as when he was undercover?" "Carlos Ucatahena.." "And there must be a reason why you're here to see him..." She nodded, "I...have a son. He's 9 now. And he's Nick's." "Why Wait this long?" I winced, realizing what I said, "You know what? Don't answer that because my mom do the same." She smiled weakly, "I...wanted to come clean, but I guess it's the wrong time." "What does your son know?" "Nothing." We sat quietly before I spoke, "Do you want me to tell him?" "No. I want him to hear it from me." "Okay."
Rafael's POV I sat with the squad, bored out of my mind as we discussed the case. I feel like things would be ten times better if Ascella were by my side. That woman has me going crazy. "So, we'll get warrants?" "Soon as possible." I wrote some stuff down for the file. "How's things at the office?" "Didn't know how much help I needed. Ascella would complete write ups before noon and here I am with 20 unfinished. Carmen has half right now and with this case, I can't get anything else done." Nick laughed, "That's Ascella for you, always has a way to make you miss her even when she's in the same town as you." "How is she handling not going to Harvard?" "She made that choice herself. I was really surprised. She usually likes to aim big...wonder what kept her back..." I rolled my eyes, subtly. Could he be more blind? My phone buzzed.
Mi Reina: Just realized its Saturday tomorrow, still on for dinner?
This made me smiled and text back quickly.
Can't wait. Give me a time and place.
Always on top of things. I got up and gathered the files, "I'll go get those warrants. Better be ready to catch our perp." "Always are." Liv responded and I walked out, my phone buzzed again as I got into the elevator.
Mi Reina: Our first date?
Ella, I want to spoil you. Don't be afraid to pick something fancy...
Mi Reina: Well, there is this one restaurant I like...
I got back to the office and placed the files on my desk. God, it's only September and everything was happening so quickly. I smiled as I read Ascella's text. I finished some write ups to pass the time before getting the warrants and heading back to the precinct.
