“It’s all right.” Colby assured her, helping her to stand he guided her to the bed. “Lie down on your stomach, but loosen the towel first.”

“Why?” She asked she was so miserable she could hardly stand it. Tears streamed from her eyes.

“Doug needs to examine your back.” He told her loosening the towel. He helped her to lie down. He then lowered the towel, so that her back was exposed. Doug stepped forward to examine the large bruise on her lower back.

"This looks bad.” He stepped back so Colby could take a picture of the bruise. “We need to take her down to the clinic. She needs to have some x-rays done. And I want to call Mike in, he’s a neurosurgeon.” Doug told Colby with a frown.

“Can you give me something for the pain. I can’t stand it.” She cried her body jerking.

“I can’t give you anything until we know how bad the injury is to your head.” Doug answered. “We need to call her Dad. I’ll need his consent.”

“What no way.” She said raising herself up.

“Yes, we are.” Doug informed her. “You just recovered from a bad head injury. And this bump is in the same area as the last injury. We need to see how bad it is.”

“You’re not telling my Dad I was attacked. Tell him I fell.” She said grasping the towel in front of her.

“Fine.” Colby agreed. “Go call Mike. I’ll get her some clothes.” He followed Doug to the door closing it behind him.

“I’m taking a shower.” She replied stubbornly.

“Okay, but first I need to take a picture of the bite mark on your breast.” He told her picking up his camera.

“Fine.” She said, moving to sit on the edge of the bed. She was holding the towel in front of her. She slowly lowered the towel, until her breasts were exposed. She kept her eyes closed. The light was killing her. Colby snapped several pictures of the bite, setting the camera side he moved in closer to examine the mark.

He reached out gently touching her breast, causing her to jump. “Easy.” He said as he examined the bruise carefully. Well at least the bastard hadn’t broken the skin.

“That hurts.” Mindy said gritting her teeth.

“Sorry, Doug should look at this.” Colby commented grimly. The nipple didn’t appear to be damaged. In fact it hardened under his gentle touch.

“He doesn’t need to see it. Are you through?” She asked.
“Yes.” Colby said standing. “Where are your panties?”

“I left them there; I didn’t have time to grab anything but my purse.” She answered standing up on shaky legs. She walked slowly to the bathroom.

“I’ll go get you some clothes.” He told her as she made her way into the bathroom.

“I’m going to take a shower.”

“Do you want me to help you?”

“No.”

Down in Colby’s office Doug was busy making calls. He had called Mindy’s Dad first to get his consent to treat Mindy. He had lied as requested. He had told her dad that she had fallen on some stairs. He then called the Neurosurgeon in Spokane that had treated Mindy’s head injury. He had to call the Doctor at home and have him fax her records to the clinic. Finally he reached Mike at home.

“Hey Mike this is Doug. I need a big favor. A friend of mine fell on some stairs and bumped the back of her head. She’s got a large bump from the impact. I’m concerned because this is her second head injury. She was in a coma for a month recently. I’m taking her over to the clinic to have some scans done. Could you meet us there?” Doug said quickly filling him in.

“Sure Doug, no problem.” Mike replied from his house acrossed town.

“Thanks man! I owe you one.” Doug said before hanging the phone up.

Colby walked into the bedroom he could hear the water running. The door was still sTering open. He decided to check on her. She was in the shower, but sitting on the floor. Her head was resting against the wall, and her eyes were closed. With a sigh he pulled his shirt over his head, and removed his shoes and socks. He would have to help her. He removed his pants and underwear. Opening the door he stepped into the large shower, and closed the door. Leaning down he grasped Mindy’s arms.

“What are you doing?” Mindy asked weakly as he pulled her to her feet.

“I’m going to help you. But you need to stay standing. Lean on the wall if you have too.” He told her pulling her to her feet. He braced her against the wall. Taking the shampoo from the shower caddy, he quickly washed her hair. He then picked the soap up and washed her body. “Turn around so I can wash your back.” He said stepping back. She slowly turned around. She was in to much pain to care that he was touching her intimately. He was very thorough she thought, he washed every square inch of her body. He eased her under the spray of the shower. He massaged her head gently as he rinsed the soap out of it. He rinsed himself off next, and then turned the water off. “Lean against the wall, I’m going to get a towel so I can dry you off. She stayed unmoving while he fetched a towel to dry her off with. He quickly dried her off, before carrying her to the bed. He sat her on the edge, and helped her dress in a black warm up suit with a purple and white stripe down the front.

“You forgot to put a bra on me.” She told him when he had finished dressing her. She was laying on her side on the bed.

“You don’t need a bra.” He told her. He opened the door to his bedroom.

“What the hell’s taking so long?” Doug demanded. He had been pacing the hall.

“She had to take shower.” Colby replied.

“Why is your hair wet?” Doug asked when he noticed Colby’s wet hair.

“She needed help.” Colby answered going to get a pair of shoes for Mindy.

“You got in the shower with her.” Doug yelled trailing his brother to the guest bedroom. He watched as Colby opened the closet door to pull out a pair of sneakers for Mindy. His eyes moved around the guestroom in astonishment. He hadn’t been in this room in years. Mindy’s stuff occupied every square inch. “What the hell?” He muttered as Colby brushed past him. Matt came into the bedroom and looked around. Doug opened the drawers of the dresser. They were filled with Mindy’s clothes. More clothes were hung in the closet. “Christ, is she living here?” He asked Matt.

“No. Now come on she’s ready.” Colby told him from the door.

“We’re going to talk about this room later.” Doug told him as he walked out of the room, followed by Matt. Colby pulled the door closed as they exited the room.

“Leave me alone.” Mindy moaned as Colby picked her up to carry her out to his truck.

“You need to have some tests done at the clinic.” He reminded her as he carried her through the house. “Matt get the door.” Colby told him as they approached the door leading to the garage. He waited as Matt opened the door for them. He carried her out to the garage, where Matt opened the passenger door on the driver’s side. He placed Mindy on the seat, buckling her lap belt. “Matt, lock the house. You’re driving.” He handed Matt the keys. He closed the passenger door, and went around to the other side. Climbing in beside Mindy.

“My head hurts so bad.” She moaned holding her head.

“Here, lay your head in my lap.” Colby said with a frown urging her to lay down. He stroked her hair gently. Matt hopped into the truck, starting it. Doug got into the passenger seat.

“Let’s go.” Doug told Matt.