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Bruises and Bodyguards Jul 19, 2021 16:56:19 GMT

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Post by Marnie Gardner on Jul 19, 2021 16:56:19 GMT

Beep...beep...beep the sound of the heart monitor sounded in the otherwise quiet room. Sunlight was coming through the crack between the drawn curtains, and the faint sound of Marnie’s breathing could be heard. She’d been in the hospital for two days so far. After having the literal snot beat out of her by her now ex boyfriend. They’d wanted to keep her over night for observation, her trachea had nearly been crushed, making it impossible for her to answer the police’s questions the first day, but aside from that she’d slept most of it from the pain meds they’d given her.

Bruising covered her whole face, making her look almost unrecognizable from the swelling that by now had thankfully gone down. She had two black eyes, and her nose had been broke. Thankfully the doctors were able to reset it and her lip bottom lip was split. She had purple bruising on her neck from where Travis had strangled her, and both of her wrists were bruised from trying to fight Travis off. Defensive wounds scattered her arms and her ribs on one side were bruised from where she’d fallen on her coffee table. Aside from the other various bruises Travis had given her, Marnie thankfully hadn’t broken anything else.

If it hadn’t been for that Neighbor, she was positive she’d be dead right about now.

Her eyes slowly flickered open, and she winced. Still feeling the dull ache from the meds she was on, as she glanced around the room. She could see flowers on one of the tables as well as some cards. Her eyes couldn’t focus to see what they said, and she drifted her eyes closed again. Hearing faint murmuring out in the hall, as she recalled what had happened. An uneasy feeling settled around her, as well as that fear that Travis might come back. He’d been so angry…

Rex popped into her mind and her alarm heightened, quickly scrambling for her phone. She saw it on the bedside table and she had to stretch for it, nearly tumbling out of the bed. She gritted her teeth at the soreness in her arm but managed to reach it. Ignoring the calls and missed text from work at the moment, she quickly texted Elena, asking if she could check on her bunny. Poor baby was probably terrified at what happened.

The door to her room suddenly opened, and Marie froze, raising her head to who had come in, to see it was a nurse. “Oh good your awake!” She said rather chipperly, moving to open the curtains. She started rattling off to Marnie that the police wanted to ask her questions if she was up for it, and that she had a visitor. Her first thought was that it was her brother, Rhett, but she remembered he was in Europe on business. Her next thought was it was her parents, but if Vincent Gardner had wanted to see her, he’d already be in the room. She wondered idly who it could be. “O-okay,” Her voice was raspy and sore. Sounding like she’d smoked a six-pack a day for her entire life. “Can I have some water?” She asked, making a face at the sound. “Sure thang!” Nurse chippy said. She checked her vitals real quick and asked Marnie how her pain levels were before she left the room.

Marnie sat up a bit, placing the pillows more behind her back, while she waited for the police and her visitor to come in.

Kellan Maher

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Bruises and Bodyguards Jul 19, 2021 21:57:17 GMT

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Post by Kellan Maher on Jul 19, 2021 21:57:17 GMT

Mr. Gardner was willing to pay a hefty sum just for Kellan to keep an eye on his daughter, so it was a little difficult to say no. Normally, he only took on clients that were a bit more well-known, bordering on the celebrity tier, but the man had been desperate. Usually the cops dealt with domestic violence, and would easily keep an eye on her, but hey, Kellan didn't have much else going on. And money was money.

Once the money had been wired to his account, Kellan made his way to Mt. Mercy as quickly as he could, acquiring the information from the nurses station as to which room the woman was currently put up in. Sharing his credentials with the officer outside the door, being told he was supposed to meet with a Detective Williams, he was allowed to enter soon after.

Marina was awake, it would seem, and was already texting someone from her phone. Blue eyes narrowed in quiet contemplating before he adjusted the cuffs of his sharp suit jacket. "Ms. Gardner?" he spoke up in way of greeting, his soft Irish accent evident in his voice as he stepped more into view. Although his tone was light, some could argue that it lacked a friendliness one might expect to be there. "My name is Kellan Maher, and your father hired me to keep a watch over you." As always, he was straight to the point.

There was a faint tilt of his head as he nonchalantly looked her over. It would appear that her ex had done a number on her...and she was very fortunate that a neighbor had overheard the commotion.

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Bruises and Bodyguards Jul 19, 2021 23:15:16 GMT

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Post by Marnie Gardner on Jul 19, 2021 23:15:16 GMT

Marnie had picked her phone back up after the nurse left to get her water. Texting with Elena for a bit before the door opened and she heard her name. She raised her head, surprised to hear a bit of an accent on the soft voice of the man. She didn’t know what she was expecting, a doctor? A officer in uniform? What was before her was a man dressed in a sharply made suit, and Marnie’s brown eyes quickly glanced him over. Noting he was pretty cute took.

Of course that thought ended the moment he introduced himself and said her father had hired him.

Say what?

Her confusion visibly showed, and her brows furrowed. “I’m sorry what?” She rasped. What had dad done? Why was he putting a hired man to watch over her?

Because you’re ex beat the pulp out of you dummy… She reasoned. Still, was that any reason to put a bodyguard on her? Couldn’t the police handle it? Unease started to fill her, and she shifted uncomfortably in bed. She could remember Travis’s outburst, how angry he sounded at her and her father. Going off about how he couldn’t keep his mouth shut and that he was going to pay for it. Marnie had tried to calm him down, and the result? Well...She was in a hospital from that attempt.

What did you do dad? She wondered. Suddenly angry at the fact he was dragging her into his shit. She’d kept her distance from him as much as she could since moving back to L.A. but clearly it hadn’t been enough. She forced a smile, even if the pull of her face muscles hurt to do such an act. “I’m sorry Mr. Maher, but your services won’t be needed. I don’t need watched. My father is clearly going overboard, I’m sure the police can handle my ex just fine.” She tried to reason. “I’m sorry for the trouble.” Surely it couldn’t be this bad?

Something told her though it was far more serious. She knew her father dealt in shady business. Part of the reason why she kept herself separated from him and her mother, but clearly that hadn’t been enough. Maybe she was kidding herself. She had met Travis at one of her dad’s parties… Something told her Travis was corrupt just as much as her father, and the thought made her sick. She was fine. Everything would be fine. She was just...in denial about how bad it really was…

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Bruises and Bodyguards Jul 19, 2021 23:18:40 GMT

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Post by Scotty Williams on Jul 19, 2021 23:18:40 GMT

"Why can’t you come get me sooner? I wanna come home.”

Scotty sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose while he rode the elevator to the floor he needed. “I’m sorry Baby, you gotta hang out with the fossils for a bit longer okay? Daddy’s got a case he just got.”

“But Grandpa smells, and Grandma is trying to make me eat brussle sprouts,” Emma whined.

“Yeah, well grandpa’s old that’s why he smells. I’ll pick you up this evening and you won’t have to deal with them until another two weeks okay?”

“I could help! Or, Or uncle Nate could come get me! I’ll watch him for you, and keep him out of trouble until you get off, and and we can bbq, or show him how to make pizza the right way and-”

Scotty felt his heartbreaking as his daughter tried to negotiate an early pickup time from him. He knew the move had been hard on her, and she really didn’t like her grandparents, but she was the last thing they had of their own daughter. It killed Scotty to leave her with them when Emma clearly wasn’t comfortable with them, but what was he to do? She was too little to understand her grandparents had questioned his parenting. The visitations were to appease them in hopes they wouldn’t take him to court for custody over her.

“Uncle Nate’s probably got plans on a Saturday, Monkey, I’m sorry-”

“Please, Daddy? I don’t want to be here anymore.” Emma’s voice cracked and he could tell she was about to start crying which broke him further. His eyes looked up to the ceiling of the elevator as he mouthed “lord help me” and then stepped off as soon as the doors opened.

“Hey hey hey, It’s okay babe. I know you don’t want to be there, Daddio will figure something out okay? You just gotta hang tight for a bit more okay?” He told her. He could already hear the sniffles despite how hard a front she was putting on.

“O-0kay.”

“I love you,”

“I love you too Daddio.”

“I’ll call you later okay? Tell grandma your allergic to greens so you don’t have to eat the brussel sprouts.” Scotty told her.

“Okay, Bye Daddio.”

“Bye Monkey.” Scotty said gently before he heaved a giant sigh and hit the end button. He glanced down at his phone and then began to grumble as he started tapping away at his phone keyboard. Making at least some attempt to get Emma freed early. He hated asking anyone to watch her, but what was he supposed to do? He didn’t really have much of a babysitter.

Nate texted him back quickly and Scotty proceeded down the hallway, scoffing suddenly. “A condition??? No what’s going to be a condition is how far I stick my foot up your-” He grumbled to himself as he continued to talk to Nate. Glancing up periodically to make sure he didn’t run into anything and was going the right way.

Exactly, and I feel like your lack of Nate time is making you extra cranky whenever I do see you.

Seriously, though, if Burelson doesn't get the stick outta his ass soon, I'm gonna pull it out for him and beat him with it.

A grin spread across his face and he started to chuckle. Despite how nutty he could be, Nate had quickly become someone Scott could count on. The lack of hesitation in agreeing to get Emma was proof of that, and he quickly shot the Fossils a text saying Nate was going to pick Emma up, and that he had forgotten they had plans that evening. He knew he’d receive shit for it, but what his little lady wanted, she got. He could already picture Emma’s face when Nate pulled up to get her.

After another few quick text back and forth and with a relieved sigh, Scotty put his phone away just as he rounded the nurse’s station and made his way to Ms. Gardner’s door. He got filled in by the officers standing out front that her father had hired a bodyguard and that the man was already inside with her, and then tapped on the door to announce his arrival before he walked in.

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Bruises and Bodyguards Jul 20, 2021 17:12:56 GMT

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Post by Kellan Maher on Jul 20, 2021 17:12:56 GMT

At her confusion and question, Kellan answered again, even if he was pretty sure it was just a startled reaction. "Your father thought you needed extra protection." He had been curious about it himself, thinking it was overkill, but it wasn't his job to question that. So long as he was paid for his services and he kept his client safe, that was all that mattered. If he had to know more for the client's safety, then so be it. Right now, he kind of just got the feeling that Mr. Gardner was just overreacting, even if Marina's face might have made it seem quite the opposite.

Taking a few more steps into the room, he casually grasped his hands behind his back. When she began to try and dismiss him, he grinned, but it was a smile that didn't seem to reach his eyes. It was his way of trying to be as polite as possible.

"I'm sure the police can handle it," he began simply. "But I have already been paid, therefore, Miss, I am to keep an eye on you until it is no longer necessary." She could argue it all she wanted, he wasn't going anywhere until her father relieved him. He had an obligation to fulfill.

Upon hearing the knock, his arms fell to his sides as he regarded the man walking in. Kellan assumed it was Detective Williams, but he didn't outright say it. As a safety precaution, he didn't say his name just in case, but he still nodded in greeting. "Officer."

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Post by Marnie Gardner on Jul 23, 2021 2:11:24 GMT

Of course dad thought she needed extra protection. She internally groaned. When she’d agreed to come back home to L.A. it hadn’t meant she was willing to fall back into that glam lifestyle she’d had growing up. It was supposed to be on her terms. Clearly dad didn’t get the freaking memo…

Marnie opened her mouth to argue further, but then quickly closed it. Well...that certainly put her in a dilemma now did it? When would that be? When Travis was caught? That’s all it was right? “Well, they’ll probably find him soon, seriously there’s no need to look after me, I can do that myself.” She grimaced immediately after she said the words. It was quite obvious she couldn’t considering her current state, but she had to try right?

She wasn’t sure if she liked that grin he had used either. It lit up his face, but it never reached his eyes. Did he not know how to really smile? She had a feeling raincloud bodyguard was boing to be putting a damper on things. Well, if that was the case then she wasn’t going to make it easy on him either…

At the sound of the knock she thought the nurse was returning but was surprised to see another man walk in. Far shorter then Kellan, he was also blond with a stocky frame. A small smile appeared on his face as he approached Kellan, offering him a hand to shake. “Detective Scotty Williams,” Marnie arched her brows slightly in surprise. Recognizing that Jersian twang almost immediately from her time in New York. What was with people and the accents today? Seriously.

“And you must be Miss Gardner?” He turned his attention to Marnie, and she watched him place his hands in his slack pockets his posture casual. She could see the gears working in his head and she wondered for a moment how bad she must have looked. “Call me Marnie.” She hated the way her voice rasped, and how strained it sounded, but she smiled none the less. “How you feelin’? Obviously not that great, but do you think you can answer some questions?” The detective asked. Her eyes flickered over to Kellan, and she sighed. Placing her hands at her sides to scoot herself up a bit more, and she winced at the suddenly throbbing in her wrists.

“Like a real bad hangover, what do you need to know Mr. Williams?” She asked as she settled back in.

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Bruises and Bodyguards Jul 23, 2021 2:13:50 GMT

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Post by Scotty Williams on Jul 23, 2021 2:13:50 GMT

Scotty smiled at her mention of feeling like a bad hangover. A woman with a sense of humor, that was good. Still...Damn she looked like she’d put through the ringer. He reallyhated getting the domestic cases. Especially when the women were beaten to a pulp, because it got his jersian ‘condition’ as Nate apparently was calling it, riled up. Travis Pembrooke was going to be lucky if Scotty didn’t lay a hand on him for touching a woman…

If anyone one had touched Emma like that?

They’d be in a body bag and Scotty would be wearing a lovely orange suit.

Scotty backed up to the wall, letting his back lean against it before he crossed his ankles. He glanced over at the bodyguard that had been hired before his eyes went back to Marnie. “Why don’t you tell how this all started. If you get uncomfortable at all that’s fine we can pick it up again when you feel more up to it.” Scotty told in a friendly tone. Trying to seem not that intimidating. Which shouldn’t be too hard considering how tall he was…

He watched Marnie take a deep breath, noticing how she winced slightly and could only peg it up to her injuries. “I got home that night doing afterschool care, and Travis showed up sometime afterwards. He was upset,” Marnie had her hands resting on her stomach and Scotty noted how she played with her fingers while she continued to tell him what happened. “He kept saying my dad said something he shouldn’t, that they were in hot water, and that someone was going to pay for it. “ Definitely sounded like boyfriend was into shady shit. But that almost meant Marnie’s dad.

“I-I had no idea what he was talking about.” She murmured, looking between the two men. “I tried to calm him down and when I touched him-” Scotty grimaced for her. It was obvious then what happened next. The man had been angry enough he’d taken his frustration out on Marnie. Angry enough to almost kill her, and probably would have succeeded if not for that neighbor.

Her hand went up to gently touch her throat, and Scotty assumed she was having similar thoughts. “H-he wouldn’t stop.” She spoke quietly. Scotty felt sick suddenly. Feeling for the woman. He really did. She’d been taken advantage off in one of the worst ways, and nearly paid for it. Marnie was looking down at her hands, and Scotty shifted slightly. “Can I ask what your father does Marnie?” Scott asked her, which seemed to make her laugh as the smile spread across her face. “Look at a billboard, Mr. Williams, his face is the face of real estate around here.”

He froze then. Eyebrows shooting up his forehead. It hadn’t clicked in his head that she was That Gardner. Vincent Garnder, real estate tycoon… Well damn… “Do you have any Idea what Travis meant by your father saying something he shouldn’t?” His asked.

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Bruises and Bodyguards Jul 25, 2021 20:43:09 GMT

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Post by Kellan Maher on Jul 25, 2021 20:43:09 GMT

Kellan caught the grimace after she tried to assure him that she could look after herself, and his bright eyes narrowed in quiet contemplation. She already knew she couldn't properly take care of herself, and at no fault of her own. That had clearly been an entirely out of character situation that she had to deal with- not everyone knew how to physically defend themselves from such an attack.

But there was a reason her father wanted her guarded, so that was that. He pressed his lips together to refrain from comment as he nodded faintly, and yet didn't appear as though he was going to leave.

Shaking the detective's hand, he nodded to further acknowledge him. He gave the right name, and he could hopefully assume that the officers stationed outside the door knew the man well enough to have allowed him in. "Kellan Maher," he answered. "Protection for Ms. Gardner." It was likely that Williams would have been informed that an escort was brought in, but he was saying it anyway.

Once the detective began to brief Marina on what happened, Kellan stepped away to rest against the wall by the door to give them as much privacy as he could. Of course, it would be impossible to go very far, and he quietly listened in to her story.

'He kept saying my dad said something he shouldn't, that they were in hot water, and that someone was going to pay for it.'

Kellan's brow furrowed slightly. It sounded as though Vincent Gardner had been involved- willingly or not- with something. Perhaps it was why he had been so adamant about having extra eyes on his daughter, as a precaution. Marina sounded like she didn't appreciate the man's efforts, however. Maybe they had a sour relationship.

Keeping silent, his attention flickered between the two as he continued to listen.

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Bruises and Bodyguards Jul 25, 2021 23:16:41 GMT

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Post by Marnie Gardner on Jul 25, 2021 23:16:41 GMT

The more she told Detective Williams about what happened, the more real it was suddenly becoming to Marnie. Travis had nearly killed her. Her reality was coming down around her, and Travis was still out there. Despite how much she tried to tell herself she’d be okay and didn’t need a bodyguard, maybe Mr. Maher really would come in handy. If only to give her peace of mind. Dad had done one thing right, but her anger at the man grew tenfold.

She was trembling in that bed with a mix of terror and anger, and Detective Williams question wasn’t helping matters. “No.” She said hoarsely. “My father and I haven’t been on the best of terms for nearly ten years.” She explained. She met Detective Williams gaze, and couldn’t get a read on him. “We were just recently trying to mend things the last few years. I met Travis at one of his parties six months ago.” She further explained. She took a deep breath then. To tell or not tell the detective about her fathers corruptness. She may not know all the details, but she knew her father was in league with dangerous people.

She’d have a chat with dad herself later. This was about Travis. “Our fathers are in business together. Could have been about one of the projects they’ve been planning, I’m not sure.” She said with a small shrug.

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Bruises and Bodyguards Jul 25, 2021 23:18:22 GMT

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Post by Scotty Williams on Jul 25, 2021 23:18:22 GMT

Scotty made all the mental notes he needed to check out Travis Pembrooke’s family and their connection with the Gardners. Not only to try and find Travis, to see what would have set him off in such a way to attempt murder. There had to be a motive and damn good one for Vincent Gardner to hire his daughter a bodyguard.

His eyes wandered over to where the bodyguard in question had moved to give them more privacy, wondering if he would even be put to good use. He hoped for Marnies sake he’d just be company for a bit until they found the scumbag that did this to her.

“Do you have anywhere you can stay at the moment Marnie? You probably shouldn’t go back to your home if Travis decides to come back.” He asked her. He watched the surprised flash across her face and then a brief look of disappointment. Making it clear she had hoped she could go home after being discharged. “My dad has a few places I can probably stay in.” She murmured and Scotty nodded, giving her a compassionate smile. He reached into his back pocket and pulled out his wallet, and then flipped it open, pulling out a business card with his contact information. “When you find a place let me know. The location will stay just between the three of us unless you want a police protection detail as well, okay?” He held the card up for her to see, and then moved to hand of Maher.

“Can you think of anywhere Travis likes to hang out that isn’t his place?” Scotty shifted the topic to try and find locations that Travis frequented. “There’s a marina in Malibu he likes to go to. He has a yacht there,” she informed him. Scotty nodded and pulled it phone out to open up the Notes App and then take down the address. “Good, good, anywhere else?” The yacht would certainly be a good lead if he was hiding out there. “He goes to Club Vixen nearly every Friday night, has friends there that are investors so he gets in free. That’s all I can really think of other than the country club my dad goes too.” After getting the name of the country club, Scotty nodded his head and then smiled up at her.

“Great!” He took a deep breath then, and moved to the foot of the bed. “Listen, Marnie. I know this isn’t going to be easy, and it’s going to be scary too, but I promise you I’m gonna catch this guy, okay?” He said gently, catching her eyes. Wanting her to know he was serious about this. Sensing his good intentions, she smiled weakly, and Scotty could see that her eyes had misted over but she was putting on a brave face.

“Thank you, Detective.”

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Bruises and Bodyguards Jul 27, 2021 2:00:26 GMT

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Post by Kellan Maher on Jul 27, 2021 2:00:26 GMT

In truth, he was surprised Ms. Gardner seemed to be keeping herself together considering what had just happened. He expected her to be a bit more scared or traumatized, and Kellan wasn't sure if her current reaction was normal or not.

Then, as those bright eyes looked from the detective back to Marina, he noticed her slight tremble. Perhaps she wasn't doing as well as she originally was. He straightened where he stood, but naturally he didn't move. Comforting wasn't in the job description. Even still, seeing a distraught woman would make anyone a little on edge.

'Our fathers are in business together.'

His brow furrowed again. That just made what Travis said that much more...interesting. It sounded as though her boyfriend knew something that shouldn't be repeated. Their fathers were in business together, after all.

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Post by Elena Morales on Jul 27, 2021 2:03:54 GMT

"It's fine! It's fine, I promise!" came a voice from outside, growing louder and closer by the second.
"Miss, you can't bring an animal into th-!"
She huffed, continuing to walk- no, march- down that hall in her favorite wedge sandals (because they made her at least an inch taller), her purse slung over a shoulder, as she held onto an animal carrier with both hands. It made power walking a little awkward, but she managed, with an annoyed nurse rushing up from behind. The cops at the door didn't really know what to do about the situation, either.

"Hi," she smiled sweetly to them. "This is Marnie Gardner's room, yes?" Elena only paused for a second and didn't wait for them to clarify. "Wonderful, great. You can let me in now."
The bantering continued, enough to alert her friend's new bodyguard, who was opening the door to figure out what was going on. Elena's slew of Spanish immediately halted when she regarded him- and yes, stared for a long moment- before her mouth gaped open.

"Um, hi. I hope I have the right room," she began, attempting to peer around him. And the moment she saw Marnie in that hospital bed, her panic set in again, and the short ball of Latina fire charged forward. "Oh my God, Mar!" she exclaimed, and quite literally ducked beneath Kellan's arm, animal carrier and all.
"Miss!" called the nurse from outside the room. "You can't have that animal in here!"
"It's her emotional support animal, yes I can!" El blurted out as she moved to Marnie's bedside. She chuckled then, speaking to Marnie. "But we both know that I'm your-" That was when she spotted the other man at the edge of the hospital bed.

Damn, Marnie. Lookit you being surrounded by lovelies.

"Hi," she said, regarding the detective. "I'm...clearly interrupting." Perhaps she should have been a bit more embarrassed by that, however, she wasn't.

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Post by Marnie Gardner on Jul 27, 2021 5:45:12 GMT

Marnie was sure she’d answered enough questions for the detective. At least for the moment, when she could have a sit down with daddy dearest and possibly fill detective Williams in on more later. She appreciated the Detective trying to make her feel better. That she wouldn’t have to worry about Travis once he caught him, but was the time it would take him to find him that made her nervous. She was doing her best to put on a strong front, one she’d practically done her entire life. Pretending things were okay when they weren’t. She’d honestly only felt like herself when she was in New York and back here home where she lived alone and could be free of the lifestyle her family chose to live. It wasn’t her style, and she wanted nothing to do with it. And yet it seemed like fate wasn’t giving her much of an option.

She was never going to be able to forget the feelings of his hands on her throat, or that terror of knowing she was about to die, as she struggled for oxygen. How her vision had become spotty and she gasped for air, clawing at Travis’s hands, before she’d gotten weaker. It was going to haunt her, and unfortunately… she wasn’t sure if she’d be able to trust any men again. At least on that same level of trust she’d had before. From here on out she’d always be cautious. Not letting herself get to close.

She had never wanted to be a statistic, and yet here she was… becoming one with domestic violence. The sudden sound of a familiar voice was all she needed to hear to pull her from the dark depths of her mind, and her eyes instantly narrowed in towards the door.

Mr. Maher opened the door, and then Marnie saw that bright smile of her best friend, and the world seemed just a bit brighter. “El? What are you doing here? I swear I just got done texting you!” She exclaimed as much as she could. She was losing her voice again, and afraid she wasn’t going to be able talk soon. “Where’s Matty?” She asked instantly, looking for that bright and smiley little boy of Elena’s.

Marnie’s lips curled around her teeth then, realizing what Elena was carrying, and all her concerns where suddenly thrown out the window, and nothing but pure love for her best friend filled her heart. She found herself grinning, reaching for that crate. “What she said,” Marnie said nodding to Elena at the nurse who was brining in her water. The woman seemed to harumph, at the small latina, but Marnie only grinned wider. Leaning forward and taking that carrier from Elena she opened the latch and was reaching in with both hands, pulling out Rex. “Hi fuzzy baby,” She murmured, settling the brown and white rabbit down on her chest. Her arms securely around him. She could feel how tense Rex was, but he seemed to settle once he caught Marnie’s familiar sent, and she rested her forehead down to rest on top of the bunny’s. Feeling her own anxiety drifting away at having her rabbit and best friend there with her.

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Post by Scotty Williams on Jul 27, 2021 5:47:38 GMT

Scotty had been about to excuse himself when the Spicy chili pepper, as that was what he was going to refer to her as, made her way into into the room. His blue eyes looked at the Hispanic woman, with shock at first before it quickly turned to down right amusement. She was like a mini tornado barging in there with that animal crate and her arched an eyebrow. “Didn’t know the hospital had a petting zoo…” He murmured, glancing over at Kellan to see what he thought about their new visitor. She appeared to be a friend of Marnies, and a good one at that from the way Marnie reacted to her.

While Marnie took the animal out of the crate, Scotty let his eyes meet those dark hues as she realized she’d just barged right in on the middle of their conversation. Though, lucky for him she didn’t know it had just ended. “Hi,” He drawled out. He gave his head a small shake, the amusement still clear on his face. “No,no, We just finished up. Detective Scotty Williams, and you are? Other than the emotional support-” He’d been expecting a small dog, or even a cat (god he hated cats) but what he saw instead had him blinking in surprise. “Bunny, Deliverer.” He said in with a bit of surprise before those blues flickered back to the woman and he motioned with his finger back and forth between the woman and the rabbit, before he held his hand out for her to shake.

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Post by Elena Morales on Jul 29, 2021 23:05:50 GMT

She had been a little taken aback to realize Marnie wasn't alone, that Elena hadn't fully registered her friend's clear injuries. She had just made a scene on the entire 3rd floor of the hospital and was only now trying to catch up.

"You know me, babe- lead foot," she responded to Marnie's comment eluding to how quickly she got here. It was the New Yorker in her, and naturally she had temporarily forgotten, again, that there was a man with a shiny badge standing right there. Oops? "Mateo is on a playdate."

And that was when she got a really good look at Marina's face, and she felt a sudden fear and anger well up inside her.

As Marnie ensured that Rex was okay, Elena tucked a couple of strands behind her friend's ear. "He did this to you? Did Travis-" She forced herself to stop and take a deep breath before she got loud...and Elena could get very loud if she needed to. "I swear to God, Mar, if I find him, I'll-"

Right, the detective. Two detectives? She wasn't sure who the other, quiet one was. Maybe she shouldn't make threats, even if she didn't really mean them.

Or maybe she did, but she'd never tell.

She glanced back to Detective Williams as he was introducing himself, and she took his offered hand to shake. "I'm Elena," she told him. "Elena Morales, best friend. And yes, bunny deliverer now." A smirk curled her lips before she look towards Kellan who didn't seem keen on interrupting or introducing himself. Okay then.

"So, how worried should I be? Should I be worried?" The question was directed between Marnie and Scott. Were the cops here because they had found Travis, because everything was okay, and Williams was simply following up?

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