A month later things had settled down a bit.

Angie had stayed at the loft for about two more weeks after her rapist was caught. The first night she was at her apartment, she ended up waking from a nightmare and called Rollie. He had rushed right over. And ended up sleeping on her couch for the rest of that week.

Angie started letting people give her their support and help. She started going to going to a support group for women who had been raped. That helped. The main help she had came from Rollie.

He was there with her for a whole trial, which lasted half a month. Josh Norton was found guilty and sentenced to 15 years.

"I'm gonna make some tea. You want some?" Rollie asked Angie once they stepped into the shop, just getting back from celebrating the result of the trial with Leo.

"That would be nice, Rollie." She replied hanging her coat up.

A few minutes later Rollie came back out of the kitchen and walked over to where Angie was sitting on the couch with her legs folded under herself.

"Here, luv." Rollie said handing her one of the two mugs.

"Thanks." She replied, sipping the tea.

"So what've you got planned for this week?" Angie asked. With the trial over they had a free week, till their next movie started the next week in Italy.

"Well, I thought maybe we could leave a little early for Italy. Look around before the film starts, after this month I think we both deserve a vacation. Especially you." Rollie told her.

"I'd like that Rollie. It sounds nice." She replied smiling.

"Good. We leave tomorrow afternoon." Rollie told her, shrugging as she gave him a stunned and confused look. "When you weren't looking I ordered the tickets while we were at the restaurant".

Angie just mumbled a 'Rollie' and shook her head.

They then decided to make some popcorn and watch a movie. Letting Angie pick the movie they watched "When Harry met Sally".

By the time the movie was over Angie had fallen asleep on Rollie's shoulder. Gently pushing her off of him Rollie went and got a pillow and blanket. Coming back he gently lifted the blondes head and slid the pillow under it. Then he removed her shoes and covered her with the blanket.

As he turned to go up stairs, he felt someone grab his hand. Looking back, he found an open eyed Angie staring up at him. "Rollie?"

"Yeah, Ange?"

"Thank you." She said still holding his hand. "Thanks for everything. For helping me deal with the rape, even when there were times I didn't want your help. And for being there with me through the trial."

"Angie, you don't have to thank me. You never have to thank me for being here for you. I'm always gonna be here for you through the bad and good. " Rollie told her, kneeling down in front of her.

"There were just times I left like a burden to you."

"Angela, you could never be a burden to me. Never!" Rollie reassured her, gently stroking her cheek

"Thank you Rollie. Thank you so much." Angie replied, leaning forwards and wrapping her arms tightly around the Aussie's neck.

"Better get some sleep, sweets. We're gonna have a busy day tomorrow." Rollie told her, as she let go of him.
 

"Yeah. Good night Rollie." She said, as he made his way to the stairs.

"Good night, Love." Rollie called back. Reaching the stairs ho looked back as Angie, who looked like she was already asleep again, smiling slightly and nodding his head, he quietly called out, "Lights Blue."

THE END!!!!!!!!!