Outsiders (DBH Connor x vampire!OC)

Chapter 37

"I should get dressed." Faith says as she carefully gets up from the bed.
The pain is evident in her movements, but she bites through.

Connor is off the bed too, watching her so he knows when to aid her.

Faith dresses in black loose pyjama pants and a wide shirt, so it doesn't hurt her. Overall she still looks good to Connor.

Putting slippers in her feet she turns around.
"Semi appropriate for work?"
Connor nods and slowly walks closer, supporting her by letting her take his arm.
"Let's go." Her smile is weak.

In the living room she finds Simon and Markus, they are watching the television on a low volume.

"North and Josh are at Jericho to keep everything in order. We wanted to be sure you were okay." Simon says as he sees the pair.
"I hope that was okay."
Faith nods, trying not to let the burn in her eyes turn to tears. So many people cared for her.

"We'll be going to the station. We need to talk to Perkins." Connor says to distract Faith.
"Yeah. You drive, please." Connor nods and takes keys from the hanger.

"Do you mind if we stay here? So we can see you when you get back?"
Faith nods, "sure. Make yourself at home."

In the garage, Connor helps Faith to get in the car, before he himself drives the two of them to the station.

The ride is silent, Faith looks outside, while Connor doesn't really know what to do. She acts too okay, even when she is quieter.

He parks the car and helps her out. She takes his offered support and the two of them walk in.
Through the reception to the bullpen.

"You are not coming back to work this fast." Gavin says, serious bags under his eyes, bloodshot scleras from the lack of sleep.
"I need to talk to Perkins."
"He's momentarily not here, but Fowler summoned him here so I guess he'll arrive soon. Want to sit down? Do you want to drink a coffee? Are you able to drink that?"
"It's okay Gavin. I'll sit down at my desk. And thank you for the offer but I can't digest anything other than my food source."

The detective nods and looks lost for a moment.
"You should sleep. You look horrible."
"I can't sleep." The undertone in his voice tells her there is a reason for it.

"How many of the listening shifts did you take?" She winces at the memory before she can hold it back.
"I took Connor's and Simon's shifts too."
"You should talk to a therapist. You can't deal with that alone."
"You should see one too then. You were the one going through it."
Her jaw clenches and she looks away.
Connor doesn't interfere which means he agrees on Gavin's suggestion.

"I'm going to sit down." She walks to her desk, Connor next to her.
She sits down on the chair and closes her eyes.
Faith knows Connor sat down on her desk, so she doesn't have to worry that he keeps standing.