Made For Another (Caroline Dawson Series - Book 1) by Alesha Cary Page B
Authors: Alesha Cary
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her side of what had happened.
She kept her voice as calm as possible as she recounted the incidents of the day before. She thought it was important to tell them about the first couple of dates she'd had with Tony. She was glad to be in familiar surroundings. This could have been a cold impersonal police station. She was grateful (and lucky) that they were sympathetic listeners.
"Miss Kingman, we'll be releasing this information to the District Attorney. You should expect they'll contact you when the case comes up for review before the trial," Chief Caldwell told her.
She had figured that much, but it still made her uneasy to think that she might have to recount the details of what had happened in front of a courtroom of people she didn't know.
Florence took over at that point and explained to her that Little River Hospital had counseling services available if she needed them.
"Sarah, we have an employee assistance program set up for situations such as this.
"We understand that you may want to talk confidentially with someone who can help you. We have psychiatrists associated with the hospital, but we are also affiliated with other therapists in the community if you'd like to speak with someone you don't know personally. There's a whole network available to help you through this. At no cost to you."
Sarah had never even thought about that. She'd assumed that she would figure out a way to deal with this herself. Of course the recent events with Bradley and her conversations with Aunt Carrie helped a lot, but she could see that talking with a professional might be the best way to put everything behind her.
"Can I think about it?" she asked.
"Certainly," said Florence. "Take as long as you like. But, it's usually best to deal with these kinds of things as soon as possible. Even if you're feeling okay about it now, something could pop up in six months."
"Thanks," said Sarah, "I agree, it would be a good idea for me to talk with someone who handles this kind of trauma. I just want to get my head straight first so I know where to start. A lot has happened in a very short time."
Sarah was relieved to know she wouldn't have to tackle this whole thing on her own.
As she left Dr. Lyle's office the Police Chief had pulled her aside. "Don't be surprised if you get a call from my office. I may have a couple more questions that need clarification, but it won't be anything big." He smiled reassuringly.
~ # ~
Sarah checked in with Clara at the nursing station on the way back from her meeting. She smiled as she recognized the deep familiar voice behind her.
"Hey Sarah, I was looking for you." There was her guy, smiling down at her.
Sarah's heart leapt in her chest. She was having the same reaction as yesterday, only now he wasn't even holding her!
"Can you schedule your lunch so the time matches up with mine?" He asked her. "Say, 11:45?"
"Sure. I get a half hour, does that work?"
He squeezed her hand. "Thanks, see you then. Right now I need to replace some knobs on that portable air conditioning unit on the second floor." He turned and walked off towards the elevator.
~ # ~
Apparently, Sarah had been right. The rumor mill was rampant.
She'd been getting stares all morning from the nursing staff and other volunteers. And of course there were the folks who pretended not to stare, but she could feel their eyes watching her even as she went about her normal duties.
"Does everybody know?" she asked Clara.
"Just about. You know this place. They don't have the details, of course, but after that ruckus yesterday, pretty much everybody here has heard that you were assaulted. Frankly, we're all pretty surprised to even see you here at work today."
Sarah raised her eyebrows, "Well, I would certainly have preferred to stay home after everything that happened. But I never really thought about calling in sick."
Clara laughed, "That's because you're still a sweet young thing who thinks this is a dream job."
Sarah shook her head.
She kept her voice as calm as possible as she recounted the incidents of the day before. She thought it was important to tell them about the first couple of dates she'd had with Tony. She was glad to be in familiar surroundings. This could have been a cold impersonal police station. She was grateful (and lucky) that they were sympathetic listeners.
"Miss Kingman, we'll be releasing this information to the District Attorney. You should expect they'll contact you when the case comes up for review before the trial," Chief Caldwell told her.
She had figured that much, but it still made her uneasy to think that she might have to recount the details of what had happened in front of a courtroom of people she didn't know.
Florence took over at that point and explained to her that Little River Hospital had counseling services available if she needed them.
"Sarah, we have an employee assistance program set up for situations such as this.
"We understand that you may want to talk confidentially with someone who can help you. We have psychiatrists associated with the hospital, but we are also affiliated with other therapists in the community if you'd like to speak with someone you don't know personally. There's a whole network available to help you through this. At no cost to you."
Sarah had never even thought about that. She'd assumed that she would figure out a way to deal with this herself. Of course the recent events with Bradley and her conversations with Aunt Carrie helped a lot, but she could see that talking with a professional might be the best way to put everything behind her.
"Can I think about it?" she asked.
"Certainly," said Florence. "Take as long as you like. But, it's usually best to deal with these kinds of things as soon as possible. Even if you're feeling okay about it now, something could pop up in six months."
"Thanks," said Sarah, "I agree, it would be a good idea for me to talk with someone who handles this kind of trauma. I just want to get my head straight first so I know where to start. A lot has happened in a very short time."
Sarah was relieved to know she wouldn't have to tackle this whole thing on her own.
As she left Dr. Lyle's office the Police Chief had pulled her aside. "Don't be surprised if you get a call from my office. I may have a couple more questions that need clarification, but it won't be anything big." He smiled reassuringly.
~ # ~
Sarah checked in with Clara at the nursing station on the way back from her meeting. She smiled as she recognized the deep familiar voice behind her.
"Hey Sarah, I was looking for you." There was her guy, smiling down at her.
Sarah's heart leapt in her chest. She was having the same reaction as yesterday, only now he wasn't even holding her!
"Can you schedule your lunch so the time matches up with mine?" He asked her. "Say, 11:45?"
"Sure. I get a half hour, does that work?"
He squeezed her hand. "Thanks, see you then. Right now I need to replace some knobs on that portable air conditioning unit on the second floor." He turned and walked off towards the elevator.
~ # ~
Apparently, Sarah had been right. The rumor mill was rampant.
She'd been getting stares all morning from the nursing staff and other volunteers. And of course there were the folks who pretended not to stare, but she could feel their eyes watching her even as she went about her normal duties.
"Does everybody know?" she asked Clara.
"Just about. You know this place. They don't have the details, of course, but after that ruckus yesterday, pretty much everybody here has heard that you were assaulted. Frankly, we're all pretty surprised to even see you here at work today."
Sarah raised her eyebrows, "Well, I would certainly have preferred to stay home after everything that happened. But I never really thought about calling in sick."
Clara laughed, "That's because you're still a sweet young thing who thinks this is a dream job."
Sarah shook her head.
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