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Aug 28, 2008 19:31:42 GMT -5
Post by bananabeth on Aug 28, 2008 19:31:42 GMT -5
{name:Anna#|#picture:41}Anna, looking at Grace sincerely, answered quietly.
"I have told the nurses and doctors not to ring any family members as long as you were stable and safe. It's your choice whether to tell your family or not, and whatever you choose it has to be the right decision for you - not those around you."
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Aug 28, 2008 19:34:43 GMT -5
Post by pleadthefifth on Aug 28, 2008 19:34:43 GMT -5
{name:Grace#|#picture:44}Grace looked at Anna seriously for a moment, trying to determine if the woman was telling the truth. "So....you really didn't call anyone? Telling them about..... This?"
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Aug 28, 2008 19:38:16 GMT -5
Post by bananabeth on Aug 28, 2008 19:38:16 GMT -5
{name:Anna#|#picture:41}"This, this is your choice. You're in control now Grace. If you want me to go tell your family, I will, if you don't want to tell them, I won't force you otherwise. As far as I can see they have nothing to do with the case so..."
Anna shrugged and looked at Grace. "It might seem like the hardest thing in the world to tell anyone right now, especially a member of your own family, but I think it might help for now."
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Aug 28, 2008 19:43:31 GMT -5
Post by pleadthefifth on Aug 28, 2008 19:43:31 GMT -5
{name:Grace#|#picture:44}Grace considered each of Anna's words carefully; she seemed like she knew what she was talking about. She lifted her head from her chest to meet Anna's eyes before speaking.
"If I were to tell anyone, it'd be my sister. But that's a little hard, considering she refuses to talk to me."
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Aug 28, 2008 19:48:10 GMT -5
Post by bananabeth on Aug 28, 2008 19:48:10 GMT -5
{name:Anna#|#picture:41}Anna sat back down in her chair and looked to Grace.
"You might be surprised how she reacts. People act stupid at times, but you usually find that family will be there for you if you really need them. "
Anna smiled at Grace and thought of her own family. Sure, they had always been there for her. Well, their money had anyway. Anna knew that it would be better Grace if she could talk to someone openly.
"If you need me to do anything for you just let me know, OK?"
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Aug 28, 2008 19:52:24 GMT -5
Post by pleadthefifth on Aug 28, 2008 19:52:24 GMT -5
{name:Grace#|#picture:44}In her head, Grace knew that Anna was right-for the most part. Family was supposed to be there for you know matter what. "She's not talking to me because... Because her boyfriend did this to me about a year ago, and he's sitting in jail now, because of it."
She took a deep breath and refused to meet Anna's stare. "She thinks that I made it up."
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Aug 29, 2008 7:27:57 GMT -5
Post by bananabeth on Aug 29, 2008 7:27:57 GMT -5
{name:Anna#|#picture:41}Anna met Grace's eyes and stared straight into them. She knew what she must be feeling. The sheer array of emotions that she must be feeling coursed through Anna. Taking hold of her hand, she continued. "I can't imagine what that's like, but honestly, I think that you should tell someone in your family. I can't believe that she would put a boyfriend in front of her sister."
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Aug 29, 2008 9:55:10 GMT -5
Post by pleadthefifth on Aug 29, 2008 9:55:10 GMT -5
{name:Grace#|#picture:44}Grace nodded, "Yeah, neither can I." She took a look around the room, noting just how many machines she was hooked up to. If she weren't used to it, she'd be scared out of her mind.
"When I get out of here, would you go with me to tell my brother?"
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Aug 29, 2008 10:10:18 GMT -5
Post by bananabeth on Aug 29, 2008 10:10:18 GMT -5
{name:Anna#|#picture:41}Nodding, Anna smiled at Grace. "Sure. Whatever you need." Anna was just glad that she was going to talk to family. She needed family right now.
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Aug 29, 2008 10:20:01 GMT -5
Post by pleadthefifth on Aug 29, 2008 10:20:01 GMT -5
{name:Grace#|#picture:44}"You know, you're a lot nicer than the detectives over in Brooklyn." Grace told her with a small laugh.
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Aug 29, 2008 10:24:02 GMT -5
Post by bananabeth on Aug 29, 2008 10:24:02 GMT -5
{name:Anna#|#picture:41}Anna smiled at the compliment.
"Don't worry, my squad - all the detectives are the best. I know what you're going through. I understand. I work with the best and hopefully I pick up enough tips!"
Smiling Anna stood up.
"I'll just go ask the nurse how things are going."
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Aug 29, 2008 13:52:54 GMT -5
Post by pleadthefifth on Aug 29, 2008 13:52:54 GMT -5
{name:Grace #|#picture:44}Grace watch Anna leave and just lay still in the hardly comfortable hospital bed. When she heard her ringtone, she made a move to go get it. It was then that she realized that there was an IV in her arm and a couple of other wires connected to her.
"Man, I really must have been in bad shape." She muttered to herself.
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Aug 30, 2008 3:38:35 GMT -5
Post by bananabeth on Aug 30, 2008 3:38:35 GMT -5
{name:Anna#|#picture:41}Anna spoke to the nurse, asking about the earliest Grace could be discharged safely. The nurse spoke quickly, and busied herself with arrangements for other patients.
"She's not in good shape. She's stable, and it's safe to discharge her, but I'd rather keep her under observation. If not just to be on the safe side."
Anna nodded, and replied quickly, feeling the nurses anticipation and busy schedule.
"I see what you mean. Well, I guess it's up to Grace in the end."
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Aug 30, 2008 3:48:41 GMT -5
Post by pleadthefifth on Aug 30, 2008 3:48:41 GMT -5
{name:Grace#|#picture:44}The nurse nodded an excused herself as another gurney came speeding down the hallway like a bat out of hell and heard her name being called. Grace saw it from her open doorway and wondered if it was with the same urgency that she was brought here. Next thing she knew, her eyelids were getting too heavy, and she gave into sleep that finally was coming her way.
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Aug 30, 2008 3:53:44 GMT -5
Post by bananabeth on Aug 30, 2008 3:53:44 GMT -5
{name:Anna#|#picture:41}Anna walked back into the room and started talking to Grace, only realiseing that she was asleep moments after she got a strange look from a doctor for seemingly talking to herself. Anna sighed and wondered what to do next. WOuld she want her to stay, or should she start on the case, get a head start.
Anna sat down next to her. She wasn't leaving yet.
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