Chapter 3

Sunday

Very messy hair. black smudged rings of make-up around the eyes and a lovely site of miss matched pajamas's. This glorious image is that of Freya still cuddling her pillows and sleeping soundly.

-Knock, Knock, Knock-

" Ugh....nooo please go away I'm dreaming." Grumpy Freya covers her face with a pillow.

-Knock, Knock, Knock- Cranky Freya reluctantly gets up to answer the door. Not noticing the silliness of her appearance.

-Knock, Knock- " I'm coming!...." mumbling some rude words to herself. -Opening the door-

"Pfft! My......don't you look lovely." John trying to hold back his giggles as he looks at Freya.

Freya looking at John blinking trying to focus her vision, she turns around and heads to the couch. John follows Freya to the living room watching her as she tries to wake up. Freya slumping on the couch just completely lazy.

Freya yawning " What's up?"

John " Well good afternoon Freya. I brought you food." placing a bag of deliciousness on the coffee table.

Freya " Yay, food!" Happily takes the food and begins to eat.

John " Sorry for not joining last night. Something came up with Holly."

Taking her last bite and sits up straight finally fully awake. She looks down and sees her mismatched pajamas. She shakes her head to herself. " It's okay John. The food was a good make up for lying to me." Smirking a little getting up and heads to the restroom to freshen up. " What the?!" Finally seeing what she looks like and not realizing why John being a bit silly. After awhile and after cleaning herself up Freya heads back to the living room. Heading straight to John and flicks his forehead. " You should have told me John, you butt." Referring to the hideousness that was her face.

John "Ha ha ha! You were cranky. It would have been dangerous."

Freya sits down pouting a little but agrees with John about the danger. " So you ditched me for some sexy time huh?"

Blushing and looking away John " Not exactly, that just happened. Wait how did you know about the ....?"

Freya " Duh John I'm your neighbor. Plus when Holly's drunk shes not very subtle with her noise."

John embarrassed " Sorry about that."

Freya quietly giggles (Johns so cute when hes embarrassed) " Ha ha ha it's okay John. Besides I didn't hear much. I had my headset on." Giving John a thumbs up.

Stills blushing from embarrassment " Oh okay I better get going I have some freelance work. I wanted to say sorry about last night and drop off the food."

Freya " Thank you John for the food and of course I accept your apology. Be safe and careful John." Standing up and leads John to the door. At the door Freya and John say bye.

Smiling sweetly " See you later Freya." John turns and walks away.

Standing at the door Freya cant help but watch John walk away. Looking at John's gorgeous, strong back and tall lean muscular body. Biting her lip Freya snaps out of it (I'm pathetic. Looking at someone else's boyfriend.) Turning around and closing the door. Plopping down on the couch and lets out a big sigh. " I should do something, maybe.Probably not its my weekend."

-Ring, ring, ring-

-Beep-

" Hello?... Yes this is she...Right now?.........Alright I'll be there within the hour."

-Beep call ended-

Freya " So much for a lazy weekend. Well better get ready and head out."

Walking up to a small clinic building, Freya puts her hair up. People watches as she passes but with friendly and welcoming smiles. Going behind the desk Freya puts on her white coat with a very cute name tag that was obviously made by children. Picking up paper and making sure everything is in order the nurse at the desk updates Freya about the day. After talking with the nurse and walks forward calling out a name " Steven Blue."

A little boy that's holding onto what seems to be his sisters, slowly stands up. Freya watching and moves toward that child noticing his condition. The little girl holding the little boy up with care. Standing in front of children they look up at Freya's expressionless face. Freya kneels down to talk to the children. " Hello I'm Dr. Way, but you can call me Freya if you like."

The little boy struggling to stand up and hold onto the little girl. Suddenly the little boy begins to fall, the girl panics and tries to catch him. Freya quickly and gently grabbing and picking up the boy. Holding him with care Freya stands up and begins to walk to a room. The little girl standing there anxious watching and wanting to follow.

Freya " Come along Steven's sister. Quickly."

Surprised but quickly follows behind Freya.

Laying Steven on a bed and carefully hooks him up to and IV. Steven sleeps as Freya carefully examines him. Upset with what she discovers ( what the heck happened to these kids) Freya finishes cleaning Steven and making him comfortable. Standing next to the bed Steven's sister watches worried and sad. Freya steps out of the room and comes back with a bag and some clothes. Putting the clothes on the couch and brings the side table to Steven's sister and taking out the contents in the bag putting them on the table.

Freya " What is your name?"

Scared and nervous the little girl answers " Sarah ma'am."

Freya " How are you feeling? And Please tell the truth Sarah."

Sarah looks down at the floor " I...I...uh well...I'm..."

Freya patiently waits as Sarah tries to speak. Freya grabs a chair and sits in front of Sarah.

Sarah " I'm...hungry...my arm hurts..."

Freya " And?"

Sarah " I have a cut...on my shoulder."

Freya " Okay Sarah let me treat your wounds and then we'll eat something."

Sarah stares at the food on the little wanting to eat but she looks at her brother.

Freya assures her " Don't worry I got food for your brother too. He can eat when he wakes up."

Sarah " Thank you doctor."

Freya smiles softly " Okay let me take a look at your wounds." Freya treats Sarah's wounds carefully (my goodness what happened? Bruises, cuts, and good sized bumped on her head. Geez). Both eat after the treatment.

Freya " Sarah does your head hurt?"

Sarah " No ma'am."

( It's such a good and lucky thing they came here. Steven would have gotten much worse if it was any later.) Freya looks at Steven who's still asleep and looking less pale. ( Good his body is taking the medication well.)

Looking at Sarah Freya takes a deep breath ( It's time to get to the bottom of these injuries.)

Freya " Alright Sarah I think it's time to tell me what's going on. Please take your time."

Sarah nervous " Well I get in trouble?"

Freya " No Sarah, you both won't be in trouble. From what I can see someone did this to you both."

Sarah " Yes...it was...my mom's boyfriend."

Freya " Is this normal for the two of you?"

Sarah " Only when mama goes out of town for work."

Freya " Okay Sarah tell me what happened that got you two here."

Sarah looks at the floor feeling nervous and a bit scared. She takes a deep breath before starting. " We came home from school Wednesday no one was home. Mommy was already gone for work. Mommy's boyfriend doesn't come back until 7pm. We were eating our dinner but he came back drunk. He yelled for food and alcohol. He kept yelling even when I got him what he wanted. I took Steven to my room and locked the door but he followed us. Then he started to beat us. He was hitting Steven and was going to kick him. I tried to protect him so I got kicked on the arm." Sarah trying to stay strong holding her tears back she continues. " Then he grabbed my shirt and threw me against the wall. I hit something sharp when I hit the wall. He after Steven again, I saw him yank Stevens arm and Steven screamed and cried begging him to let go. He just laughed then slapped Steven hard. I grabbed my lamp and hit his head. I grabbed Steven and we ran." Sarah quietly started crying and trembling from remembering what happened. Freya gently holds Sarah's hand. Sarah suddenly lets all her tears and emotions out crying. " I was so scared." Sarah holds onto Freya's arm . Freya wraps her arms around Sarah and gently holds her as she cries. After awhile Sarah calms down still holding onto Freya. Freya wipes her face.

Freya " Sarah, thank you for being brave. Thank you for protecting your brother, thank you for coming here. The two of you can stay here until your mother comes back. When is she supposed to be back?"

Sarah squeezes Freya a little " Monday morning." sounding very tried.

Freya " Okay Sarah, I'll bring some clothes for the two of you."

Sarah " Thank you Freya." Slowly falling asleep in Freya's arms.

Freya " Oh she fell asleep." Freya carries Sarah to the little couch in the room and covers her with a blanket. Turning around " Hello Steven. Did you sleep well?"

Sitting up in the bed Steven straightens himself up " Yes ma'am..." Looks around for his sister, sees her laying on the couch sleeping and he relaxes.

Freya " Are you hungry?"

Steven " Yes ma'am."

Freya prepares the food for Steven and sits beside him. Steven who's very hungry eats forcefully and quickly. "Slow down you'll hurt your tummy."

Steven slows down and looks at Freya " Do we have to go back?"  a sad look comes across Stevens face.

Freya " No Steven. The two of you will be staying here until your mother comes back."

Steven " Thank you."

Freya " You should thank your sister. I'm sure that would make her happy."

Steven looks at his sister. He almost cries but quickly wipes his eyes and eats. A look of conformation and determination come across his face.

Freya smiles understanding the moment and pats his head softly. " Okay Steven you have to stay in bed to get better. You should let your sister sleep. I'll bring some thing to keep you entertained. Your shoulder and upper arm will be sore so don't move it too much. I have to do my patient rounds and it's also very late you should get some more rest. The nurses will help you if you need anything. Don't be scared to ask." Freya gets up and stops at the door. " Relax both of your safe."

Freya at the nurses stations explain a settle situation for the Blue children. Then finishes the rest of her doctor duties. Freya then collects the items she asked for from the nurses station and heads but to the Blue children's room. Stopping at the door looking through the little window Freya sees a very sweet moment between Steven and Sarah. Steven standing next to his sister as she sleeps holding her hand. Steven then leans over Sarah and kisses her forehead. Steven then gets back on the bed.

(That was cute) Freya goes into the room, stands by Steven's bed. Steven looks at Freya. " I got some stuff for the two of you to entertain yourselves so you don't get to bored. Papers, pencils, crayons and a tablet to watch stuff."

Steven smiles at the things that Freya brought. " Thank you ma'am."

Freya " Your welcome. I have to go now. Remember what I said about your arm."

Steven " Yes ma'am."

Freya " Alright Steven I'll be back tomorrow.

Steven looks a little bit worried

Freya " Don't worry. I'll take care of everything you two are safe."

Steven "...Okay."

Freya " Goodnight Steven."

Steven " Goodnight ma'am."

Freya smiles and makes sure Steven and Sarah are comfortable before leaving. Outside of the room (I feel so old. No ones ever called me ma'am so much. But it is kinda nice and cute coming from cute kids.) Freya finishes her work at the clinic and heads home.

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