Chapter 22:

Amy nearly fainted. She was vaguely aware of Bobby, Michael and The prosecutor all standing up. She heard shouting but couldn't make out any words. She was feeling very light headed. She sat there in her chair, still as a stone.

"Counselor. This is completely unprofessional and a blatant attempt to traumatize my client. I am calling the Disciplinary committee right now. What gave you the foggiest idea that my client would even want to see him?!" Amy felt someone take her hand. She looked up into Bobby's eyes.

"Amy, come. We are leaving. We gotta get you out of here. Michael is staying here to talk to those two attorney's. I am taking you home." They walked quickly through the halls, almost running. When they got to the truck, they got in and Bobby floored the gas and tore out of the parking lot. Amy hadn't said a word. Bobby looked over at her.

"Amy, I am going to take you home ok? I think I will stay awhile to make sure that you are alright. I think I will make chicken for-" Amy cut him off.

"The station house." Bobby looked confused. Amy clarified.

"I would like to go to the Station house. I really want, no, need to be with my second family right now. Please Bobby, Take me there." Bobby nodded and swtiched lanes. Amy fell silent, and Bobby could see her trying to fight back tears. Bobby held her hand.

When they got to the station, Amy and Bobby walked into the station. No one was there. Apparently they had gotten a call. Amy sat down on the sofa after pouring herself a fresh cup of coffee. Bobby held her close.

"Why Bobby? Why would that man do that to me?" A new voice spoke up.

"I believe I can answer that. Or at the very least, shed some light on it." They looked up to see Tony standing there.

"Michael Called me. I think Richard's attorney is trying to intimidate you Amy. Get you to the point where you can't function again. He wants it that way to show that his client is competely sane and that you are the one off your rocker. Possibly even get you to the point you won't testify." Amy nodded.

"I just want this to be over. I think I am past the point of being afraid. Now, I am just pissed." Tony nodded.

"Good. I am not going to lie to you. They will probably try to pull this trick again. Or something very similar." Bobby and Amy both nodded. Just then, Amy's phone rang. She picked it up.

"Hello?"

"Amy, This is Alan, The prosecutor for your case against Richard. I want to apologize to you. I had no way of knowing that Richard was going to be there. If I had known, I would have called you and told you not to show. I would ask if you were alright but I am sure you aren't. Again my most sincere apologies. I won't keep you any longer." He hung up and Amy explained the phone call. Tony offered a counseling session, and he and Amy went into the office to talk while Bobby got started making some food for dinner. He was still cooking when the rest of the crew returned. Meanwhile in the office. Amy was settled in on the couch and Tony was sitting on the desk.

"What did you mean Amy, when you said you were beyond angry, now you're just pissed?" Amy looked at Tony like he was nuts.

"What do you think I meant Tony? I am tired of that asshole thinking that he has the right to hurt me. To hurt the ones I love. I'm fed up." Tony nodded and made a notation. Amy rolled her eyes and started running her fingers up and down her arm. Tony watched her for a moment.

"You know Amy. The best thing that you can do is go home and get some rest. I know it doesn't sound like much but it will do wonders for you. Ok? I will swing by and check on you later. I need to talk to Bobby real quick, could you send him in?" Amy left without a word and told Bobby. She then went outside and stood in the remaining daylight waiting for Bobby to take her home.

"Hey Bobby. I need you to do me a small favor. Amy has been exhibiting some signs that she might possibly be returning to some old methods of coping. Please keep an eye on her. I will be swinging by later to see her ok?" Bobby nodded and went to find Amy.