5x15
The station is buzzing with energy as the team wraps up their morning duties. Sullivan was named acting Captain after Backett was demoted dou his drinking, is delegating tasks while Maya and Carina chat near the aid car. There’s an air of normalcy, laughter even, but it shatters when Andy stumbles through the bay doors, disheveled and bleeding.
Her hair is messy, her clothes torn, and she’s cradling her left arm. There was a angry bruise on her neck. Her eyes are hollow, face pale and colored with bruises. Silence falls as everyone turns to look at her. Maya aproched her. " Andy? What the hell happened?"
" i need... I need a rape kit. And... send an aid car. My attacker... he's unconscious. He is on an ally behind Joe's. "
The weight of her words hangs heavy in the air. Carina's face drops, realization hitting her first. She steps forward, her medical instincts kicking in. " Andy... okay, okay. Come with me. We’ll get you checked out. Vic set a gurney at the conference room "
Maya grabbed her radio. " Dispach this is Leuitenent Bishop I have a violent suspect injured on the alley behind Joe's bar. 19 can't go he attacked one off our own. "
The response came quicky. " Copy that Leuitenent. I'm sending Aid Car to the location. Do I need to put 19 put of?"
Maya bit her lip. " We may need Aid Car 19."
" Copy that"
At the conference room.
Carina was checking on Andy. As on OB she had done more rape kits than she could count. But that was different. It wasn't just some random patient that had showed up at the ER. It was Andy. It was family. " I don't have a rape kit here but I asked Jo to being one. Right now let me take care of your injuries. Do you want us to call Meredith?"
Andy shook her head. " Not yet."
Carina nodded, respecting Andy’s wish. She gently cleaned the cuts on Andy’s face, her hands trembling just slightly. Maya hovered nearby, her jaw clenched, eyes never leaving Andy.
“Did you... did you fight him off?” Maya asked, voice low, barely contained rage bubbling underneath.
Andy swallowed, her voice cracking. “Yeah... I did. But not before... not before he...”
Her words trailed off, the implication heavy. Maya’s fists tightened. Carina placed a comforting hand on Andy’s shoulder. “You’re safe now. We’re here.”
Andy looked up, tears threatening to spill. “I thought... I thought I was stronger.”
Maya’s expression softened, and she moved closer, kneeling beside the gurney. “You are the strongest person I know, Andy. This... this wasn’t your fault.”
Carina continued to assess Andy’s injuries, her professionalism masking the heartbreak she felt inside. “You’ve got some bruised ribs and a sprained wrist but I don't think anything is broken. "
Twenty minutes later
The door swung open, and Ben appeared, his face a mask of worry. “Jo just pulled up. She’s bringing the kit.”
Andy’s body tensed, and she looked away. Carina exchanged a look with Maya before speaking softly. “Andy, I’ll be the one to do it. But we need the evidence... to put him away.”
Andy nodded, tears finally breaking free. “I know. I want him to pay.”
Maya’s eyes darkened. “He will. I’ll make sure of it.”
A knock on the door was followed by Jo’s voice. “Hey, it’s me. I’ve got the kit.”
Carina opened the door, and Jo stepped in, her face falling as she saw Andy.
Andy forced a smile, the effort painful. “Hey, Jo.”
Jo’s eyes were full of empathy. “I... I wish I wasn’t bringing this to you.”
Andy’s voice wavered. “Me too.”
Carina looked at Maya. “Can you...?”
Maya nodded, understanding. “Yeah. I’ll keep everyone out.”
Before she left, she placed a firm hand on Andy’s shoulder. “We’re here for you. All of us.”
Andy looked up, her eyes locking with Maya’s. “Thank you.”
Maya swallowed hard. “Always.”
She stepped out, closing the door behind her, leaning against it as she tried to control her breathing. Her best friend had been hurt in the worst way possible, and Maya felt powerless. But not for long. She’d find out who did this... and make him pay.
Inside the room, Carina spoke softly. “We’ll go slow. I will ask you if it's okay before ever step and you can tell me to stop at anytime. "
Andy nodded, her voice barely above a whisper. “Okay.”
Carina took a deep breath, pushing her emotions down. Right now, she needed to be a doctor. Right now, Andy needed her to be strong.
She could fall apart later.
Out side the room Maya was pacing around looking like a caged animal. Vic and Travis were seating ok the floor in front of her while Ben and Sullivan were cooking something at the kitchen. Was than that Maddox a firefighter from the 23 walked in looking very agitated." How is Capitan Grey? Did someone called her wife? I just came back from the scene the bastard is dead. She needs a lawyer. "
Maya’s head snapped up at Maddox’s words. “Dead?” Her voice was sharp, her eyes blazing. “You’re sure?”
Maddox nodded grimly. “Yeah. We tried to revive him, but... nothing. He’s gone I think it was a bad brain bleed. "
Maya’s jaw tightened, her fists clenching at her sides. “Good.”
Vic looked up, worry evident in her eyes. “Maya...”
Maya shook her head. “No. He doesn’t get my sympathy. Not after what he did.”
Maddox shifted uncomfortably. “ The guy deserved to die for what it did but the thing is that DA may come after Capitain Grey- This is so fucked up. She and the guys were celebrating her oficial promotion to Capitain. I was covering for a guy on A shift so I wasn't there- she really needs a lawyer. "
Maya’s eyes widened. “Promotion? Andy’s Captain now?”
Maddox nodded. “Yeah. It just became official today. She was celebrating... and then...”
Maya’s heart sank. What should have been one of the best days of Andy’s life turned into her worst nightmare. She felt a surge of anger so fierce that her vision blurred. She had to steady herself against the wall, her body trembling with rage.
Vic stood up, placing a hand on Maya’s arm. “We’ll help her through this. Whatever she needs.”
Maya nodded, her face hardening with determination. “She needs a lawyer. And she needs us to protect her.”
Sullivan approached, his expression unreadable. “I’ll call Chief Ross. She’ll know how to handle the DA. But we need to be prepared... this could get ugly.”
Maya’s eyes narrowed. “I don’t care how ugly it gets. We stand by Andy. No one questions her integrity. Not after everything she’s been through.”
Travis’s voice was thick with emotion. “Agreed. She fought back. She defended herself. If they try to twist this...”
Maya’s eyes blazed. “Then we fight. Hard.”
The door to the conference room opened, and Carina stepped out, her face pale, eyes red. Maya rushed to her side. “How is she?”
Carina took a deep breath, trying to steady herself. “Physically, she’ll be okay. Bruised ribs, sprained wrist, some cuts and bruises... but emotionally...”
Her voice cracked, and Maya pulled her into a hug, holding her tightly. Carina’s shoulders shook as she fought to keep her composure. “I... I’ve done hundreds of these kits... but this was...”
Maya held her breath. " Thank you for doing this babe. I know it wasn't easy for you. We need to tell Meredith. The guy that attacked her he is dead and Andy really needs lawyer and she needs her wife. "
Carina took a moment before replying. " I'm going to Grey Sloan to talk to Meredith. I can tell her something like this over the phone. You stay with Andy. "
Maya nodded and walked into the conference room as Carina left.
The blond didn't say anything. She just pulled her best friend into a hug. Andy sobbed into Maya's arms.
A while later
Meredith had just scrubbed out a sergury when she was paiged to OB. " Carina do you need a consult?"
Carina shook her head. " No. It's Andy. She is the patient. She came to me at the Station for a rape kit. "
Meredith's world stopped. Her breath caught in her throat, and she felt as if the floor had been ripped out from under her. Her mind tried to process the words, but they didn't make sense. Andy. Her Andy. Her wife. Her strong, fierce, unbreakable Andy.
Carina reached out, steadying Meredith as she swayed. “I’m sorry, Meredith. I didn’t know how else to tell you.”
Meredith’s eyes were wide, filled with shock and pain. “Who… who did this to her?”
Carina’s jaw tightened. “ I don't know. She didn't say much but he is dead now. She fought back and he is dead Andy needs a lawyer and she needs you. "
Meredith nodded. " Take me to her. I will call my lawyer on the away. ".
Meredith walked into the station to find Sullivan. " Andy is in the Captain's bunk. "
Meredith nodded and walked inside to find her wife laying in bed with all of her team around her. The doctor laid next for her. " I'm here princesa. Can I hold you?"
Andy just nodded and Meredith hugged her from behind.
Jack grabbed a masters and put next to Andy's bed. " Maya, Carina you both should sleep here."
Carina looked up at him. " Grazie Jack. "
As Maya and Carina laid down the masters the rest of the team seat around Andy's bunk.
Meredith tighned her grip on her wife as she whispered comforting words in Spanish
The room was heavy with silence, broken only by the soft, shaky breaths coming from Andy. Meredith held her tightly, her fingers gently stroking Andy’s hair as she whispered, “Estoy aquí, mi amor. No voy a ir a ninguna parte. Estoy contigo.”
Andy’s body shuddered, her shoulders trembling as she tried to hold back her tears. She felt safe in Meredith’s arms, but the memories were too fresh, too raw. Her chest tightened, and she gasped for air.
Meredith felt it and immediately turned Andy to face her, cupping her face gently. “Breathe with me, Andy. In... and out... slowly... just like that... you’re safe... I’ve got you.”
Andy’s eyes were wide, filled with fear and pain, but she focused on Meredith’s steady breathing, trying to match the rhythm. Her body gradually relaxed, though the pain in her eyes remained.
At the next day
Maya woke up to find Carina gone. Andy was at sleep in Meredith's arms so Maya went to search for her wife.
Maya found Carina in the kitchen making some coffee. " Car are you okay?"
Carina poured herself some coffee without looking at her wife. " Maya I had to do an rape kit on Andy do you really think that is any chance that I'm okay?"
Maya shook her head. " I don't need you too snap at me. In case you forgot Andy is my best friend!"
Carina looked down to the ground. " I'm sorry bambina. I'm so sorry. "
Maya pulled her arms around her wife. " It's okay we it's not at each other that we are angry at. "
Carina leaned into her wife. " When I was younger - in my freshman year in college I had a friend I tough he was a friend."
Carina didn't need to say anything else. " I'm so sorry that happened to you Car. And thank you again for doing that kit. I know it was really hard for you. "
Carina took a deep breath. " It was the hardest thing I did my intire carrer but aí needed to do it. For Andy- for you and for myself. I need to be on control of something. "
Was than that two detectives walked in. " I'm detective Dawson, this is Detective Ransone. We need to talk to Andrea Grey."
Carina crossed her arms. " She is resting. You can talk to me first. Dr. Deluca-Bishop I ran her rape hit and treated her injuries."
Dective Ransone nodded. " Okay we can get your statement first. We should move to a more private room. "
Carina led the detectives into the small conference room down the hall. She took a deep breath, steadying herself before speaking. "Andy came to me at the Station. She was shaken, her clothes were torn and she had bruises in her face. She asked her team to send a Aid Car for her attacker and for me to run a rape kit. "
Detective Ransone nodded. " What did you find on the rape kit?"
Carina took a deep breath. " She bruises on her body and her exam showed clear signs of a violent rape. I have her anti retroviral medication and a plan B pill. I didn't find semen but is likely there will be DNA. There was skin and blood on her finger neils. "
Carina handed the rape kit to Detective Dawson. " She was celebrating her promotion I think she was walking here to tell us when she was attacked. "
Was than that Maya walked in. " Detectives Andy will talk to you as soon as her lawyer is here. "
Detective Ransone nodded. " I understand. Dr. Deluca-Bishop thank you for your cooperation. "
Meanwhile at the Captain's bunk everyone had left to give Andy and Meredith space. " The lawyer is on her away. Do you want me to be there for you while you talk to the police?"
Andy took a deep breath. " Yes please. "
Meredith kissed her wife's cheek. " Whatever you need mi amor. "
They got up and went to the Capitain office. Soon Travis walked in. " Your lawyer is here. "
Andy took a deep breath. " Let her in with the detetives. I just want get this over with. "
The door opened, and Andy’s lawyer, a sharp-eyed woman in a navy suit, stepped inside. Detective Dawson and Detective Ransone followed, their expressions neutral but attentive. Meredith sat beside Andy, her hand resting protectively on her wife's knee. Maya stood near the doorway, arms crossed, while Carina remained just outside, listening but giving Andy space.
Detective Dawson pulled out a small notepad. “Captain Grey, we understand that this is a difficult time for you. We want to assure you that we’re here to gather information and make sure everything is properly documented. If at any time you need a break, just let us know.”
Andy nodded, her fingers tightening around Meredith’s. “I just want to get this over with.”
The lawyer, Ms. Marun, gave her a reassuring glance before looking at the detectives. “Please proceed, but I will be stopping this interview if my client needs a break or if any questions become inappropriate.”
Detective Ransone nodded. “Captain Grey, can you walk us through what happened last night? Anything you remember will be helpful.”
Andy took a deep breath, closing her eyes for a moment before speaking. “I went to Joe's bar to celebrate my promotion with my team from Station 23. A guy tried hit on me but I told him I was married he insisted and one of the guys on my team got a little rough on him so he left. "
Andy took a moment before continuing her voice trembling ad tears streamed down her face. Meredith put her arm around her wife " After while later I dicided to come here to tell everyone,-I was at 19 most of my career and I was going to be promoted to Captian here- I just wanted to celebrate with them. I cut trough an ally and the guy from the bar jumped me. I tired to fight but he got the upper hand- he choked me and I passed out. - When I came to he was forcing himself into me I managed to reverse the position. I just got his- I got him of me and I hit him. I hit him until he stopped fighting than I ran here. I asked than to send an Aid Car- I didn't want him to die I just- If I stop fighting hr would,-"
Andy broke down in tears as Meredith held her.
Detective Ransone gave Andy a moment, his expression unreadable but not unkind. Ms. Marun, her lawyer, looked at the detectives “We’ll need a break,” she said firmly.
Detective Dawson nodded. “Of course. Take your time.”
Meredith guided Andy’s trembling form back against her, whispering soft words of comfort in Spanish.
After a few moments, Andy took a deep breath, nodding at her lawyer to continue.
“I… I got here, and my team—my friends—they helped me. Carina ran the kit, and they made sure I was safe.” Andy swallowed hard. “I swear I didn't mean for him to die. I was just scared. I was so scared. "
Ms. Maroun steped in. " I think we are done here. As you can see my client was only defending herself. She was in a state of shock so you can't change her with anything. We have evidence to prove the deceased raped her. So there is no case. "
Detective Dawson and Ransone exchanged a brief look, their faces serious, but there was a hint of understanding in their eyes. "We’ll need to review all the evidence before making any conclusions," Detective Dawson said, his voice calm but firm. "But we’re aware of the severity of the situation."
Ms. Marun stood her ground, her voice sharp. "Of course. But as I said, we have the evidence, and it's clear Andy acted in self-defense. This interview is over."
Andy, still trembling in Meredith’s arms, wiped her eyes with the back of her hand. "I didn’t mean for anyone to get hurt," she whispered, her voice breaking. "I just wanted to survive."
Meredith kissed the top of Andy’s head. "You did survive, mi amor. That’s all that matters."
The detectives gave their nods, their professional demeanor unwavering. "We'll be in touch," Detective Ransone said, as he stood. "Thank you for your cooperation, Captain Grey."
As they exited, Maya stepped forward, her eyes filled with concern and protectiveness. "Are you okay?" she asked softly, her voice gentle.
Andy nodded, though the weight of the moment still hung heavy in the air. "I’m... I’m okay. Just... a lot to process." She turned to her lawyer. "Thank you, Ms. Marun."
"Anytime," Ms. Marun replied, her voice reassuring. "I’ll make sure you’re protected. Just focus on healing right now."
The room fell into a heavy silence. Carina, who had been standing outside the office, came in, her expression torn between concern for Andy and the weight of everything she had just witnessed.
"I’m so proud of you," Carina whispered, walking toward Andy. "You did what you had to do."
Andy looked up at her, her eyes filled with exhaustion and pain. "I didn’t want anyone to get hurt," she repeated softly.
Carina nodded, understanding. " I know you didn't tesoro. You did what you had to do to protect yourself. "
Maya stepped closer, offering a comforting hand to Andy. "We’re all here for you. You don’t have to do this alone."
Andy met their gazes, her face a mixture of relief and lingering fear. "Thank you. I couldn’t have made it through without you."
Meredith squeezed Andy’s hand, then stood. "Let’s get you home. You need rest, and we’ll figure everything out, I promise."
At Meredith's and Andy's home
Meredith guided her wife to bed. " Just rest mi vida. Lexie is going to bring Alex home soon. I talked to Bailey.and I'm using my vacation days. I won't leave your side until you are ready to get back to work. "
Andy took a deep breath. " When I'm ready dosen't matter much. I'm being investigated for killing someone I will be suspended until PD finishes their investigation. I know you have a lot to do but I really need you to hold me. "
Meredith didn’t hesitate. She climbed into bed beside Andy, wrapping her arms tightly around her wife. "I’ve got you," she murmured, pressing a kiss to Andy’s temple. "I’m right here, mi amor."
Andy exhaled slowly, letting herself sink into the warmth of Meredith’s embrace. "I just... I keep seeing it, over and over again," she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper. "
Meredith gently rubbed Andy’s back, grounding her. "You went through something very traumatic. But will get better ," she reassured her. "We’ll get through this together. You’re not alone."
Andy turned, burying her face in Meredith’s shoulder. "I never thought something like that could happen to me. I thought I was to tough, to strong. I thought I could protect myself. "
Meredith held her even closer. " You protect yourself. You fought so you got to come home to us. "
A tear slipped down Andy’s cheek. Meredith just held her, whispering in Spanish, in English, in any way she could think of to remind Andy she was loved.
Minutes passed, and slowly, Andy’s breathing evened out. Meredith could feel the tension in her wife’s body beginning to ease.
"Sleep, mi vida," Meredith whispered. "I’ll be right here when you wake up."
Andy nodded slightly, gripping Meredith’s shirt. "Don’t let go," she murmured.
"Never. I will hold you for as long as you need," Meredith promised.
Meanwhile at Maya's and Carina's apartment
Maya was running in the treadmill like a manic. She was angry and right now running was the only thing that could calm her down. Until she head Carina scream.
Maya turned off the treadmill and ran to her room to find Carina trembling in bed. Imeditaly Maya knew what was happening. Andy's attack had trigged Carina. " Car it's me. You are safe babe. You are home. He can't hurt you. "
Carina didn't seamed to bed listening to her wife. The doctor hugged her knees. " Car it's me. You are safe. Look at me babe. "
Carina didn't say anything at first she just looked up to see Maya's blue eyes " Bambina?"
Maya nodded. " Yes. I'm here my love. "
Maya carefully sat next to Carina but before Maya could react Carina threw herself om her wife. The blond put her arm around her. " I,'ve got you amore mio. You are safe. "
Carina's trembling body was a stark contrast to the strong, confident woman Maya had come to know. Her breath was shallow, and she clung to Maya as though she might disappear at any moment. Maya held her tighter, pressing a gentle kiss to the top of her head.
"I’m here, Car," Maya whispered, her voice steady, though her heart was breaking for her wife. "You're safe amore mio."
Carina clung to Maya, her breath still erratic as the reality of the trauma overwhelmed her. "I can’t... I can't shake it," she murmured, her voice filled with despair. "I thought I was past this... I thought it was over."
Maya ran her fingers through Carina’s hair, her voice soft but firm. " You had your trauma triggered babe. You got over this once and you can do it again. And I will be with you every step in the way. "
Carina snuggled further into her wife. " Grazie bambina for being strong for me. I know this is not easy for you. I don't want you to bottle your emotions for my sake. "
Maya ran her fingers through Carina's hair. " Let make a deal today you get to breakdown and I take care of you. Maybe tomorrow we can switch. Right now just let me be here for you. "
Carina didn't say anything. She just closed her eyes and snuggled into her wife.