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Post by gabriella on Jun 1, 2010 20:29:36 GMT -5
Friday, 29th January, 2010It had been almost two months since Gabby had met Nate, there had been an obvious instant attraction between them both and Gabby really thought she had finally met her soul mate after having a few disastrous relationships prior to meeting him. Sadly it wasn’t meant to be. When Nate heard that his daughter was in trouble he went off in search of her not giving Gabby a second thought. It hadn’t surprised her much, she was used to being left stranded. Nate must have been about the sixth guy in just over a year and a half who had comforted her in some way and then tried to have a relationship with her, all of them had failed. Thankfully Gabby had never got the failed relationships to the next level, so she didn’t feel like she had been used for sex, and she didn’t feel like a hussy. New York was holding many bad memories for Gabby and she had decided to start a new life in a new State and moved to New Jersey. Gabby had previously trained to be a hairdresser and she got a loan from a bank to start up her own hair stylist salon and she had managed to get herself a rather luxurious apartment, so things seemed to be on the up for Gabby, finally. Life really couldn’t be much better, apart from she didn’t have the love of a good man and she would have loved to have met her soul mate by now. Gabby was very broody, but not so much that she would adopt a child and be a single mother. She just wanted to meet the right guy that she would love to have a child with. She felt as if this was her last chance for that to happen, if she didn’t find him by the time she was thirty one she was definitely giving up on it all. So it was now the end of another day at work and Gabby had bagged up all the big notes for the day and kept the float in the till for the following day and she packed the money into her handbag, she was going to put it into the safety deposit box in the bank. However unbeknown to Gabby someone had been watching her from across the street and once she had locked up and pulled the shutters down and headed toward the bank in the now dark evening what with it being winter, the guy from across the street began to follow her. She wasn’t aware of this until she reached the bank, and was just about to pull the deposit box open when she was pulled from behind and dragged into the alley at the side of the bank. “Give me the money bitch.” The guy demanded, Gabby tried to get away from his grip, but he was holding on really tight and she couldn’t break free, but she tried desperately to hold onto the bag with the money in it, which she had just taken into her hands when she had been grabbed. The next thing she knew the guy held a knife to her throat, and Gabby could feel herself beginning to get very warm, due to being in shock and panicking, now she was worried that her power might kick into touch when she least wanted it to, but that always happened with Gabby. Her powers worked on her emotions a lot, especially when she was angry or upset. She started to count to ten into herself just to keep her power under control, but fear took over and she couldn’t help but then scream out. “Help, someone please help me?” The grip around her got tighter, and the knife’s point jabbed into her neck some more, “Shut it bitch and just give me the money, or you won’t be able to shout like that again, have you got it?”
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Post by luke on Jun 5, 2010 5:55:36 GMT -5
Luke was slowly making his way home from work. Another day with no luck on tracking down the guy he had travelled all this way two months earlier. He just wanted to bring justice to his partner who had been killed by the bastard who got away. Along with handling his new power of invisibility, sometimes his brain would go on overload. Luke was constantly aware of touching others, and because he wasn't thinking the other day, he now had three abilities. He wondered now how many he was going to obtain, if he even had a limit. Some ways he hoped he did.
Luke turned the corner then, and narrowed his gaze on the guy who was obviously following a woman. He walked across the street to follow and make sure that nothing was going to happen. Luke hoped that his suspicions were nothing more than suspicions, but because of his career, sometimes he just wanted to follow on his hunches. Luke followed, and slowed down as he watched the woman head in the direction of the bank. It obviously wasn't open at this time, and the next thing he saw was the guy grab her from behind.
For some reason Luke froze at what was happening. Luke couldn't see what was happening, what with the guy's back to him, but he could tell that there was going to be a struggle alright, and he had to intervene somehow. But as he was trying to will himself to move, he heard the woman scream out. This made him move fast towards them, well as fast he could move, what with being rather fit, and he heard what the guy said to her, and Luke wrapped his arms around the guy's neck, pulling him off the woman.
He pushed him to the ground, hearing his head smash against the concrete. Luke soon saw the knife, and kicked it out of the guy's hand, hearing it clatter in the distance. Then he bent over and punched the guy in the face, speaking in a rather angry, gruff voice. "Don't you ever, EVER, attack a woman. Do you hear?" Luke then punched him again, watching the guy's eyes close with the force.
Luke then got up to a standing position, and walked over to the woman, touching her arm, without thinking. "Are you okay?" Then he looked down at his hand, and where it was, instantly taking it away, like he had just gotten burned. He let out a breath, and then put his hands down away from the woman. "I hope this bastard didn't hurt you at all."
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Post by gabriella on Jun 5, 2010 14:32:59 GMT -5
Since Gabby had moved to New Jersey her life had been pretty uneventful and it was just the way she liked it. She had been through too much in a short space of time that it was actually rather welcoming for it to be so, well, quiet for want of a better word. Funny how you can speak too soon, or in Gabby’s case, think too soon. It was at this point as she was about to deposit the money into the night safety box at the bank that she was grabbed from behind with someone demanding that she give him the money. She was desperately holding onto the money not wanting to give it up but when the guy threatened her with a knife to her throat she began to think if holding onto the money was worth losing her life over. However, instead of handing the money over which would have been the bright thing to do, Gabby held onto it and instead shouted out for someone to help. That just angered the man who tightened his grip on her and jabbed the knife into her neck more telling her to shut it.
If nobody came to help Gabby seconds after she shouted, she would just hand the money over and run, but something told her this guy would probably have hurt anyway, whether she gave him the money or not. Soon enough another man appeared quickly seemingly from nowhere and began to grab the guy off of Gabby. Once the guy was free from her, she backed herself away and lent up against the wall shaking with fear and couldn’t do anything but watch the scene which was unfolding in front of her eyes. Gabby was so frightened and so relieved all at the one time, tears began to fall, it was like she had no control over them whatsoever. The more her saviour fought the other guy off, the more shaky Gabby got and was flinching at everything the guy did to him, even though she knew he was helping but the whole ordeal had just taken its toll on her and eventually she was slumping down onto the ground with her knees up and shaking as she hugged her knees trying to keep herself calm. The last thing she wanted was for her power to kick off.
Gabby then saw her saviour come toward her and she quickly scrambled to her feet before he touched her on her arm asking if she was okay. She couldn’t speak at that point, she just threw her arms around his neck, still shaking and feeling like she was safe once more. Once she felt like she could stand without her feet giving out underneath her, she slowly pulled her arms away from around his neck and looked around aimlessly not sure what to do or say, after all, it wasn’t every day a stranger came to your aid and you wrapped your arms around their neck. “I, uhm, sorry, I was just so scared, I didn’t mean to grab, sorry, thank you, thank you so much.” Gabby managed to say finally as she could feel the tears burning at her eyes and her throat closing with a golf ball sized lump in it.
He then asked if the bastard had hurt her, she shook her head slowly and then nodded, not sure whether he had hurt her or not. Then she just began to cry again. Then she composed herself after a couple of moments, “He didn’t hurt me badly, just feel sore around my neck and I’m a bit shaken over it naturally. Thank you for helping, I uhm, I guess I should go.” Although she wasn’t looking forward to going home by herself after what just happened, but what else could she do? She made to walk away from him, but as she turned to do so all the adrenaline and emotion of what had happened to her came at her in a rush and she felt herself go very shaky and then she began to fall as she fainted.
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Post by luke on Jun 14, 2010 6:21:18 GMT -5
Luke had really laid into the guy, who was attacking a woman over some money she had. He hated these type of low lifes who thought robbing people was cool or something. Once he gave him another punch in the face, the guy's eyes closed, which indicated to Luke that he had done his job in keeping the guy at bay for now. As he headed towards the woman, he watched her get up off the ground, and he had then asked if she was okay. Luke soon noticed that he had touched her, and then wondered if she had an ability that he may have taken on himself now. Only time would tell.
Before he knew it, the woman had put her arms around him, not replying if she was okay or not. Luke could feel that she was still shaken from the ordeal, what person wouldn't be. He didn't know what to do, but just put his arms losely around her, hoping that that might comfort her somewhat. Luke pulled his arms away from her, as she did so. He looked at her, and saw that she wasn't looking at him. The woman then began to apologised and then mentioned that she was scared, and didn't mean to grab him, apologising again, and then thanked him.
Luke shook his head a little, and then spoke in his accent, "That's alright. And the thing you are went through would be scary. Don't mention it." He saw those tears in her eyes, and knew that it had definately shaken her up a lot. The next thing he asked was if the bastard had hurt her, but she shook her head, which brought a bit of a smile on his face, thankful. Though then she nodded, with tears coming again in her eyes. Luke didn't know whether to take her to the police station, or take her to the hospital, after she told him that she felt sroe around her neck and she was shaken up a bit.
When she said that she should go, Luke went to shake his head, thinking that she shouldn't be alone right now. "I, uh, I don't think you should..." But that was all Luke got out as he watched the woman collapse towards the ground. He ran the few steps, and quickly caught her before she hit the ground. She was as light as a feather because of his strength ability, and he stood up with her in his arms. He grabbed the bag of money she had, and but it on top of her body. Before he headed towards his house, Luke grabbed his phone out of his pocket in this pants, holding the woman with one arm. He dialed the station, and soon was put through to the main desk.
Liz: New Jersey Police Luke: Hey Liz, it's Luke. I need to call in something. Liz: I thought you had gone home for the night? Luke: I did, but I was witness to a guy trying to take money off a woman. Liz: Okay, go ahead. Luke: There is a bank about three blocks from here, and a guy attacked a woman putting money in the drop down thing. I was able to stop the guy. He is about 5'11", dark hair, to the shoulders, medium build, and had a tattoo on his right lower arm. He is still here, as I kind of knocked his lights out. But I have the woman with me right now. Liz: Okay, as long as he isn't down for good. I will send out a car now. But we will have to bring the woman in tomorrow for questioning, or now even. Luke: She is kind of unconsious from the ordeal. I am taking her back to my place. She just fainted, I think she will be okay. Liz: No worries. The car will be there in a minute to pick up the guy. Luke: Thanks Liz.
Luke put his phone back in his pocket, and headed away from the back, towards his house. As he headed in the direction of his house, which was a block away, he occassionally looked at the woman. He hoped that she wasn't physically harmed, other than what she said before. If she needed more help, he would just call an ambulance and they could take her to the hospital. Luke of cause woud go, to make sure that she was okay. Soon enough they were in the front of his two bedroom house.
Luke fished around for his keys, and soon had the door unlocked. He slowly made his way in, turning on the light, and closed the door quickly, but quietly behind him. He turned to his right, and headed into the small living area, and placed the woman onto his three seater green lounge. Luke then made his way into the kitchen across the way from the lounge and grabbed a clean tea towel. He placed it under the tap, then headed back in to the woman. Luke bent down and began to wipe at her forehead, hoping that she might stir and wake up soon.
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Post by gabriella on Jun 16, 2010 14:15:11 GMT -5
After the guy had come to Gabby’s rescue and had for the time being at least knocked the guy out who had attacked her she had thrown he arms around him and hugged him. It wasn’t something Gabby would normally do but she was shaken and just grateful that he had come at the right moment and helped her otherwise she didn’t know what may have happened. She felt his arms go around her loosely and even though she hadn’t expected him to do it, it did seemingly calm her down somewhat and she then broke away from him feeling a little more composed and apologised for spontaneously hugging him the way she had and then thanked him. She saw him shake his head a little and then he said it was alright commenting that what she had gone through would be scary. She nodded her head, “It was scary.” His accent hadn’t gone unnoticed and she realised she liked it. She was still shaken by the ordeal that she was still finding it difficult to keep up on her feet.
Gabby had then answered his question about whether the guy who attacked her had hurt her or not, she said her neck was a bit sore and naturally she was shaken by it but then said that she should go. As she had began to walk away from him she heard him start to tell her that he didn’t think she should but that was all she heard as she felt light headed and then began to fall as she fainted. She wasn’t even aware that the guy had picked her up, nor was she aware of the telephone call he had made. She wasn’t even aware that he had taken her to his house. The only thing she did become aware of eventually was a cool feeling on her forehead. After a couple of moments of feeling the coldness Gabby began to stir slightly and soon enough her eyes began to flicker open. She wondered where she was for a minute and began to back away remembering what had happened earlier, but then she saw those eyes and that face and she remembered that he was the one who had come to her rescue.
“I...uhm...what happened? Did I faint, where am I?” She asked in slight broken words and realising soon after that she was in a house and probably his house. Now she felt terrible for having fainted and having to make him bring her to his house. She could feel her face begin to flush as embarrassment washed over her. “Oh god, I’m sorry, as if the last thing you wanted was a strange woman in your house.” She began to move to get up so she could leave him in peace but she got a terrible shooting pain in her neck and it made her slump back into the sofa again. “I feel as if I’m invading your privacy and you don’t even know who I am.” She said in soft voice still feeling terribly embarrassed as another blush came over her. “I’m not sure I’m going to be able to thank you enough for everything you have done for me.” She said giving him a weak smile and then decided to give him her name.
“Gabriella Weston, but I get Gabby mostly, I think I should give you my name, might make all of this a little less awkward.” She said and then giggled a little and then flinched at the pain in her neck, she didn’t think the guy had hurt her that much but her neck seemed really sore, so maybe when she was trying to break free she pulled a muscle or something.
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Post by luke on Jun 27, 2010 6:40:58 GMT -5
After Luke had shaken his head, after she apologised for hugging him, he had said that was alright and that what she had gone through would be scary. She then said that it was scary, and Luke nodded again. It wouldn't have matter what gender the person was, it still would have been an ordeal. Even for a cop, or detective in his case, it still would have been a bad experience if you were caught off guard.
After she had fainted, Luke had carried her all the way to his place. He had placed her on the lounge, then gone to wet a tea towel, and soon returned to wipe at her forehead, hoping that what he was doing would make her stir. He let out a breath, as he watched her stir on the lounge. Luke didn't even realise that he was holding his breath, and shook his head a little. He began to move the tea towel away from her forehead, as she opened her eyes. It was then like she was trying to move away, and he frowned a little, wondering why she was doing that.
Luke moved back a little, standing up, wondering what she might do. He was waiting for her to scream or something, seeing that she was in a strange place, with some random guy who had helped. For all she knew he was a killer, who was working with the guy that attacked her. But she then spoke, and bent down again, to listen to what she had to say. Luke listened to what she had to say, and he nodded. "You did faint, but it was to be expected." Then he saw her face change colour, and he shook his head again as she spoke. "No, it's okay." Then he watched as she attempted to get up, but soon watched her lay back down. She spoke again, and Luke ones again just shook his head. "It's okay. I am just glad that I was there to stop the bastard. Who knows what he would have done if he managed to take the money." Luke just knew how some of those guys worked. It didn't matter if you gave them what they wanted, they still did some harm.
Then she added, with another blush on her face, that she wasn't sure if she would be able to thank him for everything he had done for her. "It's okay. As long as you aren't seriously hurt." She then gave him her name. Luke gave her a reassuring smile, "Luke Bryan. It's nice to meet you, but not good circumstances by any means." He had seen her flinch at the pain, and had a thought. "Maybe I should take you to the hospital to get you checked out. It seems that neck might be a problem for you." Luke then heard his phone ring.
He quickly hit the button to talk, and walked slightly away from Gabby.
Luke: Luke Bryant. Max: Hey Luke. It's Max. We picked up the guy. You must have knocked him out hard. We had to get the ambulance to take him. Luke Sorry. I just didn't like what he did to the woman, that is all. Max: We will have to get a statement from him when he comes to, also from the woman also. Is she able to talk yet. Luke Not right now. We might be taking a trip to the hospital yet, not sure. So we might see you there. Max: Okay. Well give me a call to tell me whatever you are doing. Luke Will do. See ya. Max: Bye
Luke hung up the phone and turned to Gabby. "Sorry that was my partner from the police station. I am a detective there. So what about that trip to the hospital. It would make me feel better if you did go."
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Post by gabriella on Jun 30, 2010 18:28:54 GMT -5
As Gabby felt the coolness on her forehead and face and began to stir she had started to back away from the guy at first forgetting what had happened and that he was the one who had come to her rescue. Once she realised that she stopped trying to move back and asked what happened and if she had fainted and where she was all in slight broken sentences. Gabby gave him a weak smile as he answered her questions telling her that she had indeed fainted and it was to be expected, probably because of the ordeal she had been through. She had then apologised with a massive blush on her face commenting that the last thing he would have needed was a strange woman in his house. However the guy shook his head saying it was okay and she gave him a weak smile and replied, “Okay.” She didn’t feel the blush go down any however.
Gabby had then made to get up so she could leave the guy alone but she had fallen back down again and then apologised saying she felt as if she was invading his privacy and that she wouldn’t be able to thank him enough for what he had done. The guy who seemed to be very kind then said again that it was okay and he was just glad he was able to stop the bastard and who knew what would have happened otherwise. She gave him a brighter smile then, “Well I don’t know what would have happened if you hadn’t come along, so I really am very grateful to you, you are obviously very kind.” It had been a long time since Gabby had met a guy who was as kind as Jacob had been over a year and a half ago, sometimes she still wondered what happened to him, he just sort of disappeared.
He had then said again that it was okay so long as she wasn’t seriously hurt, she shook her head, “No, I honestly don’t think I am.” Well other than the pain she kept getting from her neck but it was probably due to the guy pulling a muscle, so really what would be done about that anyway? Gabby had then introduced herself to try and make it all a little less awkward and then she had giggled but flinched soon after when she got another pain shooting up her neck. He gave her a warm smile and then said his own name and Gabby smiled at him, “Well it is very good to meet you Luke my knight in shining armour and no, not good circumstances but it’s quite cool when something good can come out of something bad.” Gabby said giving him another smile because she really wasn’t sure what would have happened if he hadn’t come along when he had. Although she just realised what she had said and wondered if that would have been classed as a bit of a flirt, she hoped not she thought she was just being genuinely nice and then another small blush came over at the thought of him thinking she was flirting, maybe she was.
Luke had obviously picked up on her flinching and mentioned about taking her to the hospital to get her checked out because her neck seemed to be a bit of a problem for her. She was going to answer him when his mobile went off and she gave him an understanding smile with a wave of her hand as he went to answer it. While he was talking on the phone Gabby sat up more and leaned her head back onto the sofa and couldn’t help but think that he was one handsome guy and she was lucky enough for him to be the one who should have come to her rescue earlier. Soon enough he was finished his call and he came back over to her telling her that it was his partner at the police station and asking her about that hospital trip. “I guess it was just my luck for a detective to be walking by when I was attacked then.” She replied giving him a bright smile and then thought some more about going to the hospital.
She shook her head a little even though it hurt her neck, “Really I don’t think it’s that bad, I think I’ve just pulled a muscle as I was trying to break free from him, but if you think I should go and don’t mind taking me, then I suppose it wouldn’t do any harm to get it checked out.” She replied giving him a weak smile feeling as if she was really going to be putting him out but he had said that he would feel better if she went.
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Post by luke on Jul 9, 2010 19:34:07 GMT -5
Luke listened to what the woman said about not knowing what would have happened if he hadn't come along. He gave her a warm smile, when she said she was grateful. "That's okay. And I am glad that I was there." Luke was just doing his job, but seemed to be getting to make sure that a pretty woman was going to be okay from the ordeal.
When he mentioned about hoping that she wasn't seriously hurt, Luke watched as she shook her head, then replied. Soon enough they introduced themselves, and he replied saying that it was nice to meet her. Gabby then commented, saying that it was very good to meet him, her knight in shining armour, and adding that it was not good circumstances. He smiled a little, when she said at the end that it was cool when something good can come out of something bad. Luke soon saw that she had flinched at the pain she obviously had in her neck, and commented on maybe going to the hospital, but didn't get an answer as his phone rang.
Once he got off the phone call with his partner, Luke told her who he had spoken to, and asked her about that trip to the hospital. Luke gave her a small smile, shaking his head a little at what she said. "Well I think luck was on your side, or things could have gotten worse." He returned her bright smile, and nodded, as she said that if he thought that she should go to the hospital, and he didn't mind taking her, then she supposed it wouldn't do any harm. "It's settled. I will take you myself. And if you are up for being asked questions, after getting checked out, then I will let my partner know." Luke moved towards Gabby, and lent over to put his arm around her, in order to keep her steady as they walked to his car in the garage.
He soon had them down there, and opened the car door on the passenger side in order to let Gabby in. Luke slowly moved his arm away from her, and then reached for the seatbelt to put it on, so that she didn't have to twist so much what with her neck and all. Soon enough he buckled her in, and then closed the door, moving around to the driver's side, and getting in, started the engine. Luke turned around and gave Gabby a small smile. "The hospital is about five minutes away, so it won't get long, and I will try not to hit any potholes in the road." Soon enough Luke had the car back onto the road, then headed towards the hospital.
Five minutes later, Luke pulled into the parking lot at the hopsital, and moved around to open the door for Gabby. He reached over, brushing up against her by accident, and undid the seatbelt. Luke moved aside in order for her to get out, then closed the door, and locked the car. Luke put his arm around her, and led her towards the entrance of the emergency room. When they got inside, Luke led them to the desk, and pulled out his badge. "Hi. My name is Detective Luke Bryant. I have a victim of a hold up, and I want her seen to right away." The nurse nodded, "Right this way." She came around, and led them to an empty cubicle. "I will get a doctor for you." Luke gave her a smile. "Thank you very much."
He gestured to Gabby to sit down on the bed, and he then moved to sit in the chair near the bed. "Hopefully the doctor shouldn't be long in checking you over. I will step out when they come, okay?" Luke was never one to hang around, only if it was necessary. But it was only looking like a sprain in her neck, so he would step out till the doctor examined her.
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Post by gabriella on Jul 13, 2010 11:17:55 GMT -5
{ooc - I have no idea where all of this came from lol, but I dare say that you can cut out chunks of it in your reply and I left it at a point for Luke to step out}
Gabby saw that warm smile of his when she said she didn’t know what would have happened if he hadn’t come along when he had and she had to smile back at him and then she added that she was grateful to him for his help. All she could do was smile some more and nod her head slightly when he said that it was okay and he was just glad he was there. Well she was glad he was there too, she might not be alive to tell the tale now, although her power may have come into play if her emotions had got the better of her, and maybe she would have been fine and the guy who had attacked her would have been a pile of charred dust.
After Luke was finished with his telephone conversation he spoke to her asking about that trip to the hospital. Gabby had then spoken saying it was just her luck that a detective happened to be walking by at the time of the attack. She had to smile brightly when he commented saying that luck must have been on her side or things could have got a lot worse. “I agree with you about that.” She replied smiling at him again finding herself somewhat attracted to him but not sure if it was just the whole ‘knight in shining armour’ thing or not. She had then answered his question about the hospital trip saying she didn’t think it was that bad but if he insisted she go and he didn’t mind taking her then it wouldn’t do any harm.
Luke replied saying it was settled and he would take her himself and if she felt up to answering questions after he would let his partner know. She gave a slight nod of the head, “Alright then, thank you and I think I should be okay for a few questions.” She replied and gave him a small smile although not sure whether she wanted to relive the whole ordeal or not, but if she wanted the guy prosecuted then she would have to answer the questions. Luke then moved toward Gabby and put his arm around her she figured it was to keep her steady but she couldn’t deny that it felt good feeling the arm around her and then she mentally slapped herself for having thoughts like that running through her head. “Thank you.” She said as she got up on her feet feeling quite shaky and actually glad of the support.
He soon had them at his car in the garage and he moved his arm so that she could get into the car, which she did slowly and then Luke helped her with the seatbelt which she was grateful for because she knew that she may have just flinched at the pain again if she had to twist and pull it over her. She looked at him then and smiled, “Thank you again.” She replied knowing that she would probably be saying that quite a lot to him before the day was over with. Once Luke was inside he turned to her with a small smile and told her that the hospital wasn’t too far and shouldn’t take long to get there and added that he would try not to go over any potholes. Gabby smiled at him, “I trust you Luke, potholes or not, I’m just thankful that you’re taking the time to do this for me.” She replied and then looked out ahead to let him concentrate on his driving.
Soon enough Luke was pulling into the hospital parking lot and he once again came around to help her with the seatbelt and as he did he brushed up against her and she knew that it was by accident but it sent shivers running down her spine as she looked at him and bit down on her bottom lip slightly feeling very nervous suddenly that she seemed to be getting attracted to this guy who had come to her rescue. Gabby then stepped out of the car and Luke had his arm around her once more and began to lead her to the entrance of the hospital. Once they were inside Luke went straight to the reception desk giving his name and that he had a victim he wanted to be looked at right away.
A nurse nodded and led them to an empty cubicle commenting that a doctor would be with them soon. Gabby was going to thank the nurse but Luke got in first and so she turned to him and gave him another warm smile, “I still can’t thank you enough for everything you’re doing for me, especially when you could probably be at home watching a television show or movie instead of being here with a stranger.” Not that Gabby felt as if Luke was a stranger, but really they didn’t know each other well enough yet so technically they were strangers.
Luke gestured for Gabby to sit on the bed while he sat on a chair then he spoke saying that the doctor hopefully wouldn’t be too long and he would wait outside while it was going on. She nodded her head and gave him a warm smile. “That’s fine Luke, I’m sure it’s nothing much to be honest, probably just a bad sprain.” No sooner did Gabby say that then the doctor came into the cubicle giving the both of them a smile, “I’m Doctor Riley, what appears to be the problem?” Gabby gave him a weak smile, “I was attacked earlier when dropping off money into the night safe at the bank and I was grabbed around my neck it’s been causing pain ever since. This man here is a Detective and helped me at the scene.” The doctor nodded his head, “Very well, let’s take a look then shall we?”
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Post by luke on Jul 18, 2010 6:00:31 GMT -5
When Luke asked her if she would be up for answering questions after, he would let his partner know, Gabby noded her head slightly, saying alright then, and thanked him, saying she should be okay for a few questions. "Okay, and no worries." He had then moved towards her, putting his arm around her to help her up, and when she did get up, Luke had noticed that she was a little shaky. It is probably all the adrenaline still running through her, or wearing off, thought Luke.
Once he had gotten her in the car, she thanked him, after he placed her seatbelt on. Luke gave her a smile, then closed the door, heading around to the driver's side of the car. Once he was in, he told her that the hospital wasn't too far away, and shouldn't take long, saying that he would try to basically avoid the potholes. When she said that she trusted him, and that she was thankful that he was taking the time to do this for her. Luke smiled, shaking his head, then turned to the front to get them going. "Well really, just doing my job even if I am off duty."
They were soon at the hospital, and Luke got out to help Gabby out of the car. When he had reached over to help her with the seatbelt, he had accidently brushed up against her. Nothing was said, so he let it go. Gabby was soon out of the car, and Luke helped her up to the emergency room. Luke spoke to the nurse behind the desk, stating who he was, and who he had. They led them both towards an empty cubicle, and said that a doctor would be with them soon. Luke thanked the nurse, then Gabby spoke to him. He waved his hand, "It's okay. Not a lot on tv these days. A lot of cop shows, and really I see enough of my job, and don't really want to see it on the television as well." He gave her a smile, then sat with her to wait for the doctor.
When Luke suggested that he would wait outside when the doctor came, Gabby acknowledged that. "Well, even if it is just that, he or she will want to check you over nonetheless, just in case you know?" Then the doctor came in, introducing himself, and then asked what appeared to be the problem. Gabby told the doctor what had happened, stating that Luke was a detective. Luke held his hand out, "Detective Luke Bryant." The doctor then said that he would take a look, and Luke knew it was his cue to go. He pointed to the curtain, "I will just wait outside." He gave Gabby a small smile, then went through the curtain, closing it behind him.
There was a chair nearby, and Luke walked over and sat on it. He looked at his phone, and decided to text his partner, telling him that he would let him know when Gabby was finished with the doctor, so that he could ask her questions. He soon got a reply back, saying okay. So Luke just sat there, watching the doctors and nurses walk past him, going about their jobs.
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Post by gabriella on Jul 21, 2010 17:34:53 GMT -5
When Luke had started to take Gabby to the hospital and had helped her into the car she said she was thankful that he was taking the time to take her to the hospital and gave him a smile. Luke had then replied saying that he was just doing his job even if he was off duty. She gave him a weak smile then, “You have the kind of job where your work is never quite done.” She said saying it as more of a statement than a question. Soon enough Luke had arrived at the hospital and had come round to help her out of the car.
Once they were inside the hospital and Luke had spoken to the reception desk they were soon led to a vacant cubicle. Gabby had then chosen that moment to say she couldn’t thank Luke enough for everything he had done for her knowing that he could easily have been at home watching a television show or movie instead of being stuck with a stranger. She saw him waving his hand and then he replied saying it was okay and there wasn’t much on the television other than cop shows and that he saw enough with his job without watching it on the television as well. Gabby could understand that and she nodded her head giving him an understanding smile, “Well I have to say I can completely understand that.” Luke then sat down with her to wait for the doctor.
Luke had then suggested that he would wait outside when the doctor came and Gabby said that was fine although she was sure it was just a sprain or something and all she could do was smile and nod her head as he replied saying that even if it was just that the doctor would want to check her over nonetheless. “Well that’s true I guess.” She replied smiled more brightly at him, she didn’t need the guy holding her hand or anything, but she was glad that he was at least there, and hopefully when it came to going home he might accompany her because she wasn’t sure how she would feel about making her own way home tonight now after what had happened earlier.
When the doctor came in and asked what appeared to be the problem, Gabby had explained what had happened and mentioned that Luke was a detective and had helped her at the scene. The doctor saw Luke hold his hand out and so he took it and shook it, “Pleased to meet Detective Bryant, Doctor Riley.” When the doctor said he would take a look Gabby noticed that Luke had stood up and said that he would just wait outside and gave her a small smile. She returned it with one of her own, “Okay.” She replied and then Luke was no longer in the room. The doctor then took her blood pressure, listened to her chest and then with a torch looked into her ears and eyes and down her throat. Then he began to tease at the muscles around her shoulders and neck and when he touched the right side of her neck that’s when she flinched. “Everything seems to be okay with you other than the obvious discomfort you felt there. I think you’ve probably just sprained the muscle when you were trying to get out of the grasp.” Gabby nodded her head slowly knowing that was probably the case, she certainly hadn’t thought it was anything worse.
“I’ll prescribe you some strong painkillers and I suggest when you go home wrapping a heat pad around that area. I can imagine you should be right in a few days, however if you feel its persisting then don’t hesitate to contact your local GP.” He then pulled back the curtain and nodded his head at Luke, “It’s just a very bad sprain, and I’m going to give her some strong painkillers to take and suggested she wrap a heat pad around the area. Once I give her the painkillers she’s free to go.” With that the doctor went off to get the painkillers for Gabby.
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Post by luke on Jul 31, 2010 19:35:58 GMT -5
The doctor soon came in, and Gabby had told him what had happened, and acknowledged Luke, saying that he was a detective. Luke had held his hand out to shake the doctor's hand, who then took it and told him his name. Luke nodded, then stood up, saying that he would wait outside, giving Gabby a small smile. Gabby acknowledged what he said, then he headed out through the curtain, to wait outside. He had then taken that time to text his partner that he would let him know when Gabby was finished with the doctor.
After a few minutes, the curtain moved, making Luke look up. He got up from the chair and listened to what the doctor had to say. "Okay." The doctor walked passed him, as he entered the cubicle again. Luke smiled at Gabby. "That's great. I am sure that you will be right as rain in a couple of days." Luke sat down in the chair again, and then texted his partner of what came out of the consult with the doctor, putting in the doctor's name also, for records, in case anything else happened. He put his phone away after he sent the text, then turned to Gabby. "When the Doc comes back, I can give you a lift back to your place. What's your address?" He pulled out his notebook and pen, ready to take down her details.
Just then his phone rang, and he took it out of his pocket. "Sorry. I really need to take this." He got up, moving out of the cubicle, standing just outside the curtain.
Max: Hey man. I have some good news. Luke: Yeah? Max: We caught the guy who you have been tracking down all that time, the one from Australia. Luke: [puts his hand up on his head] You are shitting me right? Max: No way. He is being held in custody as we speak. I thought you would want to know. Luke: [Glances towards the curtain] We are almost done here, but I will definately be in there to question the bastard. Max: I knew you would. So see you soon? Luke: Oh hell yeah. Bye.
Luke shoved his phone back in his pocket, and walked in shaking his head. He sat down, still dazed from the call. "Sorry about that. I just got the best news." He shook his head still unable to believe it, after all those months. Luke retrieved his notebook and pen again, ready to take down her address.
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Post by gabriella on Aug 6, 2010 15:09:48 GMT -5
{ooc - sorry this took me so long, it's finishing up as you say, should have done it ages ago - also not sure what we can do to establish if anything is happening between them or not? lol}
After the doctor had examined Gabby and suggested what she should do to get better Luke had come back into the cubicle and commented that it was great and he was sure she would be right as rain in a couple of days. She gave him a warm smile, “I hope so, although I didn’t think it was anything too serious. Thanks again for everything you’ve done to help.” Luke then sat down on the chair and then took out his phone and from Gabby was she could see that he was obviously texting someone, probably his partner she thought. When he was finished he looked at her and spoke again saying that when the doc came back in he could give her a lift back to her place and asked for her address. Gabby gave him a warm smile, “That would be very kind of you although I feel like you have done so much already.” She stopped to take a breath and was just about to give her address to him when his phone rang. He excused himself and Gabby just gave him a bright smile waving her hand, “No worries.”
As Luke was on the phone the doctor came back with the painkillers he said he was going to give Gabby. “They’re very strong so you only need to take one three times a day and I’m sorry for what happened to you. You are now free to go.” The doctor gave Gabby’s shoulder a gentle squeeze and nodded his head to acknowledge Luke on his way back out of the cubicle and Gabby was alone once more until Luke was finished his telephone call and came back into the cubicle again. He sat down and apologised saying he just got the best news. “It’s alright, really and good news is always well, good.” Gabby said and giggled a little and then she could see that he was getting ready to take a note of her address.
“I live at 1325 Seaview Boulevard in Long Beach in New Jersey, would you like my zip code too, I mean you never know when you might have to send me anything in the mail?” She asked and then blushed as she thought it sounded like she was actually asking him to send her things, but really there might be a report they would have to send to her or something for all she knew. “I got the painkillers, so really I’m free to go whenever you are.” She then wondered if she should ask him if he might want to go for a drink sometime by way of thanking him for all his help but she then thought that it might give off the wrong impression and she wasn’t one for making the first move so she decided to leave it as it was.
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Post by luke on Aug 15, 2010 4:17:27 GMT -5
When Luke had come back and said he was sure she would be right as rian in a couple of days, Gabby had said she hoped so, although she didn't think it was anything serious. When she thanked him again, Luke shook his head, "It's okay. All part of my job." He smiled back at her, and then took his phone out to text his partner with the information from the consult with the doctor. Once done, he asked for her address, as he had offered her a lift home. "It's no problem." He had then gotten out his pen and notebook to write down her address. But then his phone rang, and excused himself to take it.
After he came back into the cubicle, the doctor acknowledged Luke, who nodded back, and then sat down in the chair, apologising. Gabby said it was alright, and said that good news was always good. He gave her a smile, when she giggled at what she said. Luke then waited for her to give him her address, which she did, then asked if he needed her zip code, which he nodded at. "Might be a good idea." Then Luke wrote it down as well, when she gave it to him, then he looked up. "I might grab your number as well. I gather that tomorrow will be okay to get your statement. I doubt you, or anyone would forget what happened. Anyway, I will need to give my statement for what I saw also, and I guess what I did."
Then Gabby said that she got the painkillers, so she was free to go. "Well let's head off then." He stood up, and moved to the curtain, to hold it open for her, then he led the way back to his car. Luke saw that it wasn't that late, but still she had to get home to take whatever the doctor gave her for the pain. It was probably best for her to rest up. They soon reached the car, and Luke opened the door for her, then once she was in, he closed it, heading around to the driver's side. Once Luke got in, Luke plugged in the coordinates for where she was on his GPS, then he started the engine, heading in the direction of Gabby's house.
In no time, Luke got her back to her house, doing pretty well with not making it a bumpy ride back. He looked around and saw that it was probably best for him to escort her up to her front door. So he got out and went around to open her door for her. Once Gabby was out, he closed the door, and locked it, then followed her up to her front door.
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Post by gabriella on Aug 18, 2010 13:07:52 GMT -5
{ooc - should I add the number to the numbers list on the comms thing, even though Gabby doesn't have a comm set up? I even googled for the right area code!!}
When Gabby had thanked Luke again for everything he had done she saw him shake his head and then reply saying that it was okay and just part of the job. She gave him a warm smile then and nodded, “Okay.” She replied and then bit on her bottom lip slightly, it might have been part of the job but to Gabby he had gone way out to help her by taking her to his home and then taking her to the hospital. Luke had then asked for her address so that he could give her a lift home and she had replied saying it was kind of him but felt he had done so much already. She could only smile warmly at him when he replied saying it wasn’t a problem.
After Luke was finished with his telephone call he returned to take her address which she gave him and then asked if he needed the zip code as well. She smiled and nodded her head when he replied saying that it might be a good idea. “Alright, well it’s 08008.” She said giving him her zip code and then he looked up and said that he might grab her number as well and then added that tomorrow would be okay for her to give her statement. She nodded her head, “Tomorrow is fine for me to give my statement and sure I can give you my number, its (609) 555-2903.”
After Gabby said she had the painkillers and was free to go Luke stood up saying for them to go and she gave him a smile and nodded her head. “Sure.” She replied as she stood up and walked out of the cubicle while Luke held the curtain open for her and she glanced at him as he did so, “Thanks.” Soon enough they were back at the car and Luke had opened the door for her and once Luke was inside she noticed him put her details into the GPS system and soon they were heading for Gabby’s house in Long Beach.
Once they had reached her house and Luke had stopped the car he was soon opening her door to let her out. She unfolded herself carefully from the seat and was soon on her feet and once Luke had closed the door behind her she began to make her way to the door and noticed that Luke was following her. Once she got to the door and opened it, she turned to him and gave him a smile, “I really can’t thank you enough for everything you have done. Are you in a hurry to get back?” She asked and then fiddled with the keys slightly which were in her hand now that the door was unlocked, “I mean, would you like to come in for a coffee or something, just sort of my way of thanking you for your help you could say.” She didn’t want to push it and she certainly didn’t want to come over as a pushy person at all but somehow she just couldn’t walk in and let it go without asking.
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