In the hospital room, Dawn was sitting up and eating. “Hey Spike.”
“You’re up,” he said.
“My ribs are throbbing a little but I can take it,” she said. “You and Buffy should get some sleep and Tara and Willow can keep me company. Just pull the curtain across.”
Spike smiled and kissed her forehead. “I’m gunna do that,” he said.
Dawn smiled as Spike pulled the curtain across so he could have some privacy with Buffy.
Spike shrugged off his duster and threw it over a chair. He climbed in Buffy’s bed trying not to wake her. He settled his head against her chest and carefully placed his arm over her waist. Soon he was sound asleep next to his beloved.
When Buffy woke, Spike was still asleep and she smiled. “I love you,” she whispered.
Spike mumbled in his sleep and pulled her closer to him.
Buffy kissed his hair and went back to sleep.
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In the court room, Dawn and Buffy were sitting at the plaintiff stand with Spike behind them. Their lawyer called Dawn to the stand.
Since it was only 5 days since the attack, she need help getting to the stand. She took her oath and sat down carefully.
“Ms. Summers, may I call you Dawn?” The lawyer, Monica asked.
“Yes.”
“Are you comfortable with telling the jury what happened the night Mr. Finn attacked you?” Monica asked.
Dawn looked at Spike and he looked so concerned but he nodded so she continued. She relayed the events of the night. “I don’t know what happened to my sister after I got out.”
The judge looked at Monica. “Do you have pictures, doctor reports?”
Monica picked up a folder and handed it to the judge. “That’s only Dawn’s injury report,” she said.
Dawn ribs started to hurt and she whimpered softly.
“Dawn?” Monica asked. “Are you okay?
“My ribs are starting to hurt,” she whispered.
“Okay you’re almost done,” she said. “I have no further questions your honor.”
The judge looked at Dawn. “You may step down,” he said, in a kind voice.
Spike shot up and went over to help her.
Dawn sighed in relief as his arm came around her waist. “I need to lay down,” she whimpered.
“We figured you would,” Spike said, helping her on to a stretcher that Ryan insisted they bring.
Spike leaned against the window ledge and stroked her head. “Don’t worry,” he said. “Its almost over.”
Monica called Buffy to the stand who had less difficulty getting to the stand since she was the slayer.
“Ms. Summers, may I call you Buffy?”
“Please do. ‘Ms’ makes me sound old,” Buffy said.
The was a soft chuckle from the room.
“Can you tell the court your relationship with the defendant?” She asked.
“We were dating for about a year before we had a fight. I caught him cheating, so to speak, and I was angry. He told me the military wanted him for some top secret operation and he was gunna leave if we didn’t fix it. I probably would’ve forgiven him and we could’ve worked things out but he never gave met the chance and he left. That was over a year ago,” she said, softly.
“Do you have any idea why he would attack you?” Monica asked.
“The only thing I can think of is he’s been spying on me. I found someone new and he must’ve found out and got jealous,” Buffy said. “I haven’t spoken to him since he left so I didn’t know he was in town until it was too late.”
“What did he do you?” Monica asked.
Buffy relayed her side of the story including going to Spike’s place, and Riley showing up at the hospital.
“Your honor, I have her doctor reports, pictures of the house,” Monica said, softly as she handed the judge the folder.
“By looking at all the evidence and the injuries the Summers’ girls still carry I don’t need anytime to make a decision. Riley Finn you are charged with rape, assault and battery, and threatening the victim. You are sentenced to life in prison in solitude. This court is adjourned,” the judge said, getting up.
Spike smiled as Buffy came over to them. “You did fine,” he said, kissing her temple.
“Guys I don’t know if the doctors will let me leave but can we get out of here?” Dawn asked.
Buffy smiled and nodded as Spike pushed Dawn’s bed toward the door.
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