The officer pulls Roman aside and they talk. I still sit on the floor where I have been. I don't know if I am ready to get up. When I get up, that means I will go and tell my story. Honestly, I am terrified. Surly I will relive the horrors as I tell it. Inhale. Exhale. I can do this.
Roman comes around the corner and extends his hand. I reach for it and he helps me up. My legs feel weak so Roman helps support me. "Are you okay?" He asks.
"My face hurts."
"I can imagine. Sloan wasn't very gentle with you."
"Sloan isn't gentle unless he is getting what he wants."
"I'm sorry baby." He says as he gives me a hug.
"I wish I never dated him."
"Me too baby. There is something you need to do."
I feel a little concerned and I ask, "What?"
"You've already made the decision to go to the stat
