pleadthefifth
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Aug 28, 2008 17:57:34 GMT -5
Post by pleadthefifth on Aug 28, 2008 17:57:34 GMT -5
{name:Grace#|#picture:44}Who- Grace, Anna, and whoever else wants to =D
When- February 8th, 2001
Where- Starts off at a local club
Grace had been dancing for a few hours, just another face in the crowd. As she moved through the tightly packed dance floor, glancing at every guy that cast his eyes over her body, there was one guy that sent chills running down her spine-not in the good way. He looked almost predatory. After seeing him, Grace grabbed her best friend, Nichole, and made sure that he was nowhere in sight.
Right about the time she was about to leave, the man made his way through the thick crowd of people and her mouth was instantly covered with his hand. She bit his hand-he wasn't phased.
"Scream, and you're dead right here and right now. I'd consider that if I were you." His breath was cold on her skin, but his voice was even colder. Grace considered her chances, and figured that compliance was the best way out of her present scenario.
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Grace woke up to the sound of a consistent beeping that was starting to get on her last nerve. When she opened her eyes, she recognized the room as that of a hospital and started to freak out a little. A nurse peeked in to her room, gave a sad smile, and said something to someone waiting outside of her room before walking away. Grace's first thought was that they had called her mother. But when a woman with curly, light brown hair and green eyes walked in, Grace was even more freaked out.
"Who the hell are you?" She asked groggily.
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Aug 28, 2008 18:06:27 GMT -5
Post by bananabeth on Aug 28, 2008 18:06:27 GMT -5
{name:Anna#|#picture:41}Standing outside a white room, Anna spoke quietly to a nurse, making sure that she was being discreet. The nurse moved to let her in the room. Anna opened the door and walked calmly into the white-washed area. She sat down next to the woman, Grace the nurse had said and looked into her eyes.
"I'm Detective Anna Tyler," she added, realising the last thing this woman needed was to have titles thrown at her. "I'm afraid that I've got some bad news."
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pleadthefifth
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Aug 28, 2008 18:09:49 GMT -5
Post by pleadthefifth on Aug 28, 2008 18:09:49 GMT -5
{name:Grace#|#picture:44}"Would that bad news have any indication as to why I'm laying in this hell?" Grace snapped and then looked at Anna, who looked as if she hadn't slept in days.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to snap at you like that. I just really hate hospitals."
She sighed and looked at the cast that enveloped her right arm and the bandages that covered her.
"If you really wanted to make me happy, you'd tell me was I hit by a semi or something."
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Aug 28, 2008 18:19:30 GMT -5
Post by bananabeth on Aug 28, 2008 18:19:30 GMT -5
{name:Anna#|#picture:41}Anna knew only too well the sheer amount of emotions that Grace was feeling. She looked her straight in the eyes and began to speak, slowly and calmly.
"Grace, I'm afraid that last night you were attacked."
Before she even finished the sentence, she could see that it did not surprise Grace.
"The person who attacked you, raped you. I know this is really difficult, but I need you to go through last night with me."
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Aug 28, 2008 18:26:27 GMT -5
Post by pleadthefifth on Aug 28, 2008 18:26:27 GMT -5
{name:Grace#|#picture:44}As Grace tried to think, she could see Anna pull out a notebook and a pen from the inside pocket of her coat.
"My friend Nichole and I were at this club. I can't remember the name of it, but it was pretty low key, I guess. Anyways, there was this guy who was looking at me like a creep all night. Nich and I got away from him . When we went to leave, this guy came up and like held me from behind. Told me that if I made a noise, I'd be dead."
She tried to come up with something else, but was drawing multiple blanks. "I... I don't remember after that."
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Aug 28, 2008 18:36:32 GMT -5
Post by bananabeth on Aug 28, 2008 18:36:32 GMT -5
{name:Anna#|#picture:41}Anna scribbled down notes as fast as she could without being too intrusive, or noisy. She looked up as Grace stopped.
"Don't worry, the nurses are testing for any kind of drug or sedative that he used."
Anna suddenly felt a flash of uneasiness in the pit of her stomach.
"Grace, do you know where I could find Nichole for a statement later?"
The chances were this woman had seen something, and not only did Anna need a statement, but what had happened to Nichole when her best friend was being attacked. Remembering where she was, Anna smiled as reassuringly as she could.
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Aug 28, 2008 18:45:57 GMT -5
Post by pleadthefifth on Aug 28, 2008 18:45:57 GMT -5
{name:Grace#|#picture:44}"She's probably at her brother's apartment for the night." Grace rattled off the address.
"I'm sorry that I can't be more helpful. I honestly don't remember what happened after the club." Anna nodded understandingly and the nurse appeared at the doorway.
"Detective, I'm sorry to interrupt, but her attending would like a word with you," the woman announced.
As Anna stood up, she squeezed Grace's hand quickly, reassuring her that she would be back. The attending physician was standing outside of Grace's door and closed it behind Anna.
"Well, you'll be glad to know that we have a kit, complete with fluids, for you to take with you as soon as Miss Wester signs for it. We also found heavy traces of GHB in her system. She must have had five or so spiked drinks at the least." The doctor rattled off a few more things before closing Grace's file.
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Aug 28, 2008 18:56:19 GMT -5
Post by bananabeth on Aug 28, 2008 18:56:19 GMT -5
{name:Anna#|#picture:41}Anna shook her head gently and rested it on the door frame. This was always the worst part, this first bit, but with steely determination she walked back into the room.
"Grace? We've got the test results back. Your drink was spiked with GHB? It caused the memory loss you're suffering from. The concentrations found in your test add up to about five drinks." Anna could tell that she was finding it hard to sink in so stayed silent for a while.
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Aug 28, 2008 19:01:15 GMT -5
Post by pleadthefifth on Aug 28, 2008 19:01:15 GMT -5
{name:Grace#|#picture:44}Grace bit her lip and looked up at Anna.
"I had a few, but I didn't order anything with alcohol. I thought they tasted a little funny, but it didn't register that anything was wrong with them.... Wait, you said GHB?" She asked softly and looked up to Anna, getting an nod. "What's that?
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Aug 28, 2008 19:08:07 GMT -5
Post by bananabeth on Aug 28, 2008 19:08:07 GMT -5
{name:Anna#|#picture:41}Anna nodded almost glad for her parents pushing her through medical school for once. "It's medial name is gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid, and you're lucky that you can taste it. Very few people can actually taste it, it's a little salty." She smiled at Grace and gently squeezed her hand, "don't worry, it will flush out of your system in no time. Its the reason you're probably feeling a little bit groggy still."
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Aug 28, 2008 19:11:27 GMT -5
Post by pleadthefifth on Aug 28, 2008 19:11:27 GMT -5
{name:Grace#|#picture:44}Grace ran her left hand across her face and through her hair, trying to let all the new information register.
"Will I ever remember what happened?" her voice was still small, but she felt a little reassured by the hold that she had on Anna's hand.
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Aug 28, 2008 19:15:58 GMT -5
Post by bananabeth on Aug 28, 2008 19:15:58 GMT -5
{name:Anna#|#picture:41}Anna moved a little in her chair, and gave a small sigh. "You may never remember, and I'm not going to lie to you. It has happened that people have regained their memory, but the chances are slim." Anna ran a hand through her hair and continued. "However, we've got plenty of physical evidence. I promise you Grace that I'll do everything I can to catch this guy. OK?"
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Aug 28, 2008 19:21:53 GMT -5
Post by pleadthefifth on Aug 28, 2008 19:21:53 GMT -5
{name:Grace#|#picture:44}Grace gave a small nod, "Thanks, that means a lot. I just have one more question, and then I swear I'm done asking things."
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Aug 28, 2008 19:23:58 GMT -5
Post by bananabeth on Aug 28, 2008 19:23:58 GMT -5
{name:Anna#|#picture:41}Anna smiled at Grace. "Sure. You can ask me anything you want."
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Aug 28, 2008 19:26:53 GMT -5
Post by pleadthefifth on Aug 28, 2008 19:26:53 GMT -5
{name:Grace#|#picture:44}"You guys didn't call my family or anything did you? Because the last thing any of us need is for my brother to come storming in here.... Or worse, my mother coming. That would really make this place my personal hell on earth." Grace rambled and looked to Anna expectantly, waiting for an answer.
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