Rose slammed the laptop shut and sobbed. She listened to David as he said comforting words, but she didn’t care. All the memories of her past rushed back into her mind like a flood. “I thought I was over it?” Rose questioned out loud. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl5AAN5sfeh
She felt David’s hand on top of hers. “Hey Rose look at me.” Rose slowly opened her eyes as David continued “He won’t ever come back.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8m5HqSyBDP
“But…he’s due for parole in a few years. I don’t know if I can deal with that. I mean what if he comes into the precinct and-” 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNAWn8nKNzF
“Nothing’s going to happen.” 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwQqdObcXrH
Rose sighed trying to let his words sink in and then said, “How did Greg get the video anyway?”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡstj9autlXw
“I’m not sure. But we’ll get to the bottom of it.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYtqp4M3X2b
“Do you think I can walk around the hallways? I need some time to think and process.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBsP6ORpInm
“You know the hospital staff won’t let you walk. I’ll try and get you a wheelchair.” 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQZeV7NJl9S
Rose felt David’s hand squeeze hers as he left the room. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGzzkFhYtCh
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“How can you be so stupid?”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ55TNUVSyBt
Rose was backed up against the wall near a hallway that led to their bedroom and she said “look I don’t know what in the world you’re talking about, but I have to go before I’m late for work.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡImXoNx81d4
“It should be obvious I don’t care about your job.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpELU4v3DIQ
“Well, you apparently don’t contribute anything. I don’t know what happened to you, but you’ve changed. You reek of alcohol and cigarettes. You’re not the man I love or the man I’m going to marry.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ78cbKVX5gt
“Wait! You’re breaking up with me?” Rose could smell the Scotch on his breath as he stood only inches away from her.343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPRGa74zPCy
“I didn’t say that I-” Rose whispered.343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKDzgtS7Qc7
“You better get yourself in that bedroom. You remembered what happened last time?” her fiancé smirked. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnMgdLO8H42
Rose inhaled before placing her hands on his chest and pushing him. Rose glanced back as he stumbled backward and she sprinted past him. She snatched her car keys off the kitchen table. Rose ran toward the front door as she felt a sharp pain on the back of her head. “Stop!” Rose screamed before darkness consumed her.343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8o3NQ8WIul
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Rose’s eyes shot open as she noticed David leaning against the side of her hospital bed. A nurse rushed into the room and said, “What’s wrong?” 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6milWUpGes
“She was just screaming. I tried to wake her, but nothing worked. She finally woke up on her own a moment ago.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡObrIw9yyVW
“I’m fine. Just a bad dream.” Rose said as she shook her head. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN0KpNsUcfu
“Are you sure you don’t need anything, Ms. Atwell?”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyHrlOsQVMf
“I’m okay Judy. Thanks for checking in on me.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2zfYvk30MO
“You’re welcome.” The nurse then left the room and softly shut the door behind her. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ72L1hizER1
“Are you sure it was just a bad dream?” David said. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyLaT8JD8gD
Rose didn’t dare look at David. She could hear a chair scrape against the floor as he sat down near her bed. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEDWEx2w2lr
In a quiet voice, Rose replied “Maybe. I don’t know. I mean it was all so real. His hands all over me. I told him no. I told him to stop, but he didn’t care.” 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgm20sMGst9
“I promise you, Rose. I will do all that I can to make sure he never hurts you again.” 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ71PAfQxH3F
Rose turned to David as tears fell down her cheeks. She was scared and frantic. Afraid of love and to put her heart out there once again. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMn0GdCeCLg
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A knock on the door startled David as Captain Arie Weston walked in. “Sorry to disturb you both, but this letter was just dropped off at the station by the warden.” 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyFG2Ew87A8
“It’s not for me is it?” Rose said sheepishly. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgnyfPu8MVz
“No. It’s for David’s sister.” 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZYR5bGQZ95
“Why didn’t you just give it to her?” David said standing up and walking towards the Captain. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcrMxkdvRm0
“Greg wrote it and it has some interesting information.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡktxFnwJ466
Rose frowned and said, “So what does it say?”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtKJQyJfhv3
“I’ll have David read it. I just wanted to let you know that Sarah may have to be brought back to the station for more questioning.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdi16ubGGLT
“She’s the victim. I don’t understand.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDf2tpBoS6k
“Neither do I. What’s going on?” Rose said confused.343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrplYNsTW0U
“Did you know that Greg and Sarah have a history?” Captain said as she handed David the letter.343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS1iJoUh4jr
“She doesn’t even know him. You don’t believe that monster do you?” David said in disbelief.343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW5qXqZfXP1
“No. We just have to cover all our bases. I would hate for the case to fall apart.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbl2IbjfLBg
“We’re not even at trial yet.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjRSSqR42RQ
“Give your sister a heads up. Maybe see what she says.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK76QSiorzA
David’s head was swimming with the possibility of what the letter contained. He needed to uncover the truth. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhlqWWHJN73
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David read the letter once more as Rose quietly slept. Captain Arie Weston had left a few hours ago. The moonlight was peaking through a crack in the window curtain. Staring out into the night sky David wondered why Sarah wouldn’t tell him everything. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP0Nx6vlChR
He sent a quick text and typed “We just got some new information on your case. Please give me a call as soon as you can. Thanks.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtMDraArCX0
David set his phone to vibrate then quietly slipped out of the hospital room. He walked passed the nurses station and through the many hallways. Right before he entered the main lobby a man called out to him “Detective Buckman.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRSN1IP7t0O
David turned around as the man rushed towards him. “Can we talk?” the man said looking nervous.343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYsvdRZ7vWP
“Who are you?” David said taking a step back unsure of the man. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQFwbD551GF
“I’m Henry Croswell. One of your coworkers I believe his name was Jake told me I would find you here.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTKJG1uf4j0
“What do you need?” David questioned as he placed his hands into his coat pockets. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYYYLCotzKa
“I know something about Dr. Victor Waterstein.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ8QahjSSxI
“Let’s talk then. We can grab a coffee.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrYmQSlLSfQ
“Sure.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi0VBxIld1b
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After sitting down at a table near the end of the hospital cafeteria David asked Henry “So how long have you known Dr. Waterstein?”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbdCuj2W1Tj
“Well for about nine years. I don’t know what Jake has told you. I was once in a cult of sorts. It’s called AO2050 and a lot of crazy things happened. Dr. Waterstein was a member of the group. I’ve been friends with him off and on since then.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyJO37qd0oD
“Why are you still talking to him?” David questioning taking a long sip of his coffee. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaLTCGtbUWC
“I was just about to get their Detective. Anyway, Dr. Waterstein told me to give this envelope to a woman named Sarah Matthews. He told me he was her therapist. I know I’m stupid for listening to him. I did it because he threatened me.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1XXU1wYD13
David cleared his throat and censored his words as he replied, “So you just listened to him?”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXwQy78JUhQ
“He was going to hurt my family. I can’t let someone take them away from me.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLQB8nzXvmj
“Why didn’t you call the police?”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Db3PwADf3
“I have a record. I was unsure if they would even believe me.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrbRRhowzLY
“Do you know what was in the envelope?”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZX7YJ4LDiQ
“No, he didn’t tell me. He just instructed me to deliver the envelope to where Sarah was at and to make sure at least someone was home.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfcGtKsELIt
David pondered for a moment then said, “Has he threatened you before?”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNzGe9Hi6Xh
“Umm…” David could see Henry was nervous as he fiddle with his coffee cup. “I can’t say anything.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEFDbezv3Tf
“But you’ve already told me Dr. Waterstein has threatened you for the second time.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI9auMppNdh
“I’m done talking with you.” 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtRQPoIZ60B
Henry stood up and threw away his cup. David followed behind Henry and said, “If you need or want to talk more please don’t hesitate to give me a call.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSeOjNMZNZh
“I won’t. Goodbye detective.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIhpcCXESoB
David sighed, drank the rest of his coffee and then headed back to Rose’s room. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDSA91jwsJb
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Rose awoke to only a dim light. A lamp on the bedside table illuminated the tiny space. She glanced around the room not seeing David anywhere. The letter addressed to Sarah from Greg was unfolded on the table. She brought the letter closer to her eyes so she could read it better. Rose took a quick sip of water before reading the letter aloud. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU2JGark8O5
“Dear my love Sarah, 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2rT12EFw1p
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I can’t believe it’s been so long since I’ve seen you. I didn’t mean to terrify you at the diner. I’m so surprised you didn’t recognize me. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOQlZzH2We7
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Throughout the years you’ve gotten more and more beautiful. Remember how we first met? I sat behind you in our literature class. I think I only said a few words to you that semester. The day Chris first began talking to you I was so angry and so hurt. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvRqA1b7h9V
I love you better than that man ever could. From borrowing a pencil to joining you on a group project. He weaved his way into your life. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeNrPjYXXnD
Then the next year I saw you wal-”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1CafzSUMQP
Rose was interrupted by David coming into her hospital room. He smiled at her and said, “I brought you some coffee.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhvnNOtgNLP
“Thanks,” Rose replied as her voice, was raspy and dry. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgCUwRwHrhs
“How are you feeling?” David sat as he sat the coffee cup on the bedside table.343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQbBFYhBl4v
“I’ve been better. I do feel rested which is nice.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡssNYLQpEyk
“Yes, it is. I also see you’ve read the letter.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE88nmOKesA
“I’m not finished yet. Do you mind if I read the rest out loud?”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡauTh5mXelq
“No, I don’t.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGFKM2x2k1y
“Alright.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3aYbIWPhkJ
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“Then the next year I saw you walking hand and hand with him. You were meant to be mine. We’re so similar. I’m a painter. I love to describe and show the beauty of the world through my paintings. In fact, I’ve been working on paintings of you. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmc0Wivxk1d
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I see your face when I fall asleep at night. I’m alone in this prison cell and there’s no one here to talk to so my thoughts are consumed on you. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt6VlpUWvYq
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Sarah, my beautiful sweetheart. You’re an author, a writer. You describe the world through smilies, metaphors, complex characters and relatable themes. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWwLyxGWw2H
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Back to when I saw you in college. I heard from a friend of a friend that you were engaged to Chris. I then ran into you at the dining hall one evening. You said hello to me even though my eyes couldn’t stop watching you. As you stood in line for dinner I could see your tiny diamond engagement ring shine as it sat delicately on your finger. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1OO0qvyTtl
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From that time on I’ve followed you in the shadows. I’ve seen your career rise. Social media is an interesting place. I could decipher your every move. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW7IIZt3ck8
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Sarah, I’m so happy I’ve found you in person once again. I can’t wait for you to be mine. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV6xF38Ljgr
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From the one who loves you more than anyone,343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgcGQEPZX9X
Greg Finch.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXrBPXUGJHs
Rose threw the letter back onto the bedside table. She frowned and said, “What’s up with him?”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Dv27VisI6
“I don’t know Rose. He definitely needs help.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd1IkSWJXdW
“Did you call the Captain?” Rose said glancing at the letter.343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX2Y7aHCGNf
“She didn’t pick up. I know the case is getting to her. Plus she’s dealing with a divorce, so it’s understandable.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr6j5MxzdYi
“How’s her custody battle?”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4psNWumIvg
“I don’t think it’s going well. I stopped into her office the other day to ask her a quick question about another case. She was in tears. So I questioned her wanting to know if she was okay and she just nodded her head yes. I told her I would stop by later.” 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ83DP1zxQoa
“What should we do about Greg?” Rose questioned as her mind raced with finding justice for Sarah. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0i5k537J7g
“Our hands are tied. At least he’s in prison while we’re still getting more information on Odilia’s murder. Our jobs are just to find more evidence so we can create a stronger case when connecting him to Sarah’s assault.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhgtmzSXko2
“It’s a shame the DNA evidence was compromised.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz909m6FcYM
“I know, but things will work out. And Rose? If you ever need to talk about earlier-”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbyjRPi28Hg
“What do you mean?” Rose said sitting up in bed. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD0U6VNia5y
“The video. I understand if you don’t want to, but I know it will help.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX8wvbjxd89
“I will when I’m ready.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOaGQbjeXsK
“Okay then. I think I’m going to head out.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxLGqVfPwat
“I thought you were staying?” Rose frowned.343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDTyTQA1y0M
“It just hurts me to see you like this. I still can’t believe you went in and took the place of a hostage.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzAwMrfMOpz
Rose felt her eyes well up with tears and then she said, “I couldn’t let a civilian be possibly injured when I could do something about it.”343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlVlxe21jBj
“That’s why I’ve grown to love you. Always putting others before yourself.” 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Epzw5IvM7
Rose smiled and said, “All I can say is that I love you too.”
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