The Devil’s Pawn (2012)
““It isn’t terribly big, but it was used to torture her, or punish her…” I know this voice, but I can’t immediately place it.
“Ashton could never do anything to deserve this.” This is Liz, and she’s crying.
I’m comfortable and fairly conscious for the first time in a long time. I’m warm in a bed, but I’m groggy and not ready to open my eyes yet. I know the smell of these sheets. I’m in Derek’s bed, and I’m surrounded by his smell. I’m safe. As their conversation continues, I take my time opening... my eyes.
“She’s going to be okay, Derek. The burn will heal, and she’s otherwise unharmed. There’s no sign of sexual assault, but she’s in a lot of pain. In fact, it’s likely why she wasn’t conscious when they found her downstairs. This type of burn can cause enormous pain. I’ve given her morphine, and I’ll leave some Vicodin for her to continue to take for a few days.” It’s the doctor.MoreLess
“Ashton could never do anything to deserve this.” This is Liz, and she’s crying.
I’m comfortable and fairly conscious for the first time in a long time. I’m warm in a bed, but I’m groggy and not ready to open my eyes yet. I know the smell of these sheets. I’m in Derek’s bed, and I’m surrounded by his smell. I’m safe. As their conversation continues, I take my time opening... my eyes.
“She’s going to be okay, Derek. The burn will heal, and she’s otherwise unharmed. There’s no sign of sexual assault, but she’s in a lot of pain. In fact, it’s likely why she wasn’t conscious when they found her downstairs. This type of burn can cause enormous pain. I’ve given her morphine, and I’ll leave some Vicodin for her to continue to take for a few days.” It’s the doctor.MoreLess
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