“I wasn’t raped.”
His eyes widened, he wasn’t expecting that reaction. “I’m sorry I thought you didn’t remember anything.”
“I don’t…well not really. I think I remember being in bed but that’s about it.”
“Well you’re right. You weren’t raped, or we don’t think you were. There was no bruising or tearing but there was semenevidence obtained. I’m guessing that the DNA will match the sample we took from your boyfriend.”
My cheeks got warm and I had to be blushing. “Yes I’m sure it will. See I knew I wasn’t raped.”
“I’m curious how you’re so positive.”
“Umm well, okay, there’s no easy way to say this. I’ve only been with two men ever and think I’d just have to know. Maybe I’m wrong but I think if I’d been violated I’d know even if I couldn’t remember anything else.”
“Medically speaking I have to disagree. You’d probably have realized when you woke up, but I don’t think you’d be able to know for sure. But it doesn’t really matter. I’m certain your friends will be relieved. They were quite adamant about wanting to know before you did, but with HIPPA laws I couldn’t tell them anything without your written permission.”
“I understand. I know they were worried about me. They’re the closest thing I have to family.”
“Okay then. I’ll have the nurse come in and remove the IV and get the discharge papers started. It shouldn’t be longer than a couple of hours before you can leave. Just remember what I said about driving and possible dizziness.”
“I will. Thank you. Oh, are there any other restrictions?”
He stopped and thought about it for a minute. “No, I don’t think so. Are you worried about something in particular?”
“Yeah. Actually I am. Can I have caffeine?”
He chuckled again. He wasn’t so bad as far as doctors go. Straightforward and didn’t talk over my head. “Yes you may. Here’s my card if you have any other questions. Good luck, Miss DeAngelo.”
“Thank you.”
“I’ll send your entourage back in now.”
I burst out laughing and he winked on his way out the door. My entourage? Too funny.
Flame came through the door so fast I’m sure the doctor’s head was spinning. He was followed by Cyn and the rest of the group.
“Well what did he say?” Flame asked, I knew he was really asking about the rape kit, but I didn’t want to discuss it in front of everyone even if they all knew or thought they did. It was private or should have been. Especially if I really was raped. Oh. My. God. I would probably have killed him. The last thing I’d want would be pity from any of them. Thank God I didn’t have to deal with it.
“He’s discharging me, so I should be out of here in a couple of hours.”
“That’s excellent. We’ll need to get you some clothes since you weren’t wearing any when they brought you in,” Cyn said.
Oh shit. I slept naked. So a whole lot of people got to see a whole lot of me. Maybe it was a blessing in disguise I don’t remember anything. My cheeks must be flaming red from the grin on Flame’s face. Man, I’m going to sack punch him one of these days. Nah probably not, but it sounded like a good plan.
“Could you get them now? I don’t know how long it will take and I’d love to get out of here as soon as they say go.”
“Sure no problem. Why don’t we all go?”
“I’m not going, I’ll stay with Michelle.”
Of course he was, I knew it before the words were out of his mouth, and Cyn rolled her eyes and grinned. Actually it’s what I was hoping for. A little alone time with Flame to tell him what the doctor said and figure out what else was going on. I knew him well enough now to know he was trying to hide something.
Joe gave me a hug and explained he was going back to New Jersey, but if I needed anything to text him. I was sorry he’d had to come into the city again over all of this, but he reminded me it was his job. I’m not part of the band though, so maybe he was there to keep it quiet and out of the news and I was all for that. He’d call tomorrow to check on us. He might be the band manager but I swear he was more like a surrogate dad, not that I was complaining.
“We’ll be back in a little bit with some stuff for you to wear. Do you want any makeup?”
“No it’s okay. I’ll want to shower when I get back to the hotel.” I motioned to Cyn to come closer and she leaned in closer. “Could just you and Chaos come back and leave everyone else behind. I don’t need everyone here I’m not dying.”
She laughed. “No problem. I’ll find a way to ditch them,” she whispered.
