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porter_inc ([personal profile] porter_inc) wrote2006-10-02 06:36 pm
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Seattle - police interview

ooc: Orli's interview and Logan's interview.

"Mr. Porter?"

Will looked at the man who had entered his hospital room, swallowing nervously as he nodded. The police had told him they were taking Orlando and Logan to the station to be interviewed about what had happened to Kevin, and Will was terrified that Kevin's colleagues would find a way to hold the both of them.

"I'm Detective Connelly," the man smiled. He looked friendly enough, as if he wanted to have a harmless converstaion with Will. "I just wanted to ask you a few questions about what happened with Officer Strasser."

Nodding again, Will folded his hands on his lap. "Okay."

"How're you feeling?" the detective asked, pulling a chair up beside the bed. "I spoke to your doctor and he said you were pretty banged up and they're keeping you overnight for observation. I can see some of it," he said, indicating the bruises to Will's face and head.

"I'll be okay," Will said softly. He really wanted Orli there. "Are they still talking to Orlando and Logan?"

"My colleagues are, yes," Connelly said, still smiling as he took out a small notebook and a pen. "Since this case involves an officer, we've got a lot of men working on this. Why don't you tell me what happened when you went to see Officer Strasser?"

Will began to relate how he had gone to Kevin's with the intention of moving out that night. His voice faltered a little as he began to describe Kevin's abuse, and when he came to the assault, he stopped completely.

"The doctor told me that Officer Strasser sexually assaulted you," the detective said softly. "That your injuries are consistent with an attack and not a consensual encounter."

"Mmm hmm," Will said, looking down at his hands. "Orli and Logan saved my life, Detective Connelly," he whispered. "Please, don't arrest them. Kevin was going to kill me."

"That's what they said at the scene, apparently," Connelly nodded. "We've also got a weapon registered to Strasser at the scene and an incident involving an unauthorized use of force just a few days earlier."

"Are we in trouble?" Will asked him, eyes wide as he finally looked at him.

"Mr. Porter, why did you call Mr. Bloom instead of the police when Strasser attacked you?"

"I...I had his number programmed in my phone. I couldn't tell which numbers I was dialing."

"So you just punched a number and hoped for the best?" the detective asked, raising an eyebrow.

Will knew how ridiculous that sounded, but that's exactly what had happened. "Detective," he says, his voice a little stronger, "Kevin had me pinned to the bed, on my stomach. I managed to get the phone out of my pocket and I hit a number that I hoped was either Logan or Orlando. I didn't have the chance to dial 9-1-1."

"Why didn't your friends call the police when they got to your place?"

"You'll have to ask them," Will frowned, "but if I were to hazard a guess, I'd say the fact that a crazy man had a gun to my head might have distracted them a little."

Connelly cracked a small smile and scribbled in his notebook. "Could be," he said.

"Detective, I know that we're in trouble because a police officer was shot, but Kevin was going to kill me and then himself. I have no doubt that he would have killed Orlando and Logan, too. But Orlando shot him before he could kill me. If he hadn't done it, I know Logan would have."

"You and Mr. Bloom are romantically involved, aren't you?"

Will blinked. "How do..."

"Strasser told us. He said he had you followed and uncovered evidence that you and Mr. Bloom were having an affair."

"So that makes it okay?" Will asked, raising his voice a little. "Kevin can kick my ass and rape me because I'm seeing someone else? He can threaten to kill me and my friends? Or is it just okay because he's a cop?"

His expression now sober, Connelly shook his head when Will stopped talking. "Mr. Porter, it's our job to look at every angle and determine what really happened. Based on witness interviews, I believe that you were the victim of an assault and that your friends saved you before you were killed."

"Then why are you making it sound--"

"Charges are going to be brought against Officer Strasser, Mr. Porter. I'm sure his defense will do anything in his or her power to paint this as a crime of passion in which Strasser is the wronged party. If it goes to trial and you're willing to testify, everything will come out. You have to be prepared for that."

Will looked at him, feeling helpless to do anything but make sure Kevin was locked up.

"There is the chance that Strasser will confess to everything in order to make a deal," Connelly said. "He knows how the system works."

"You think he'll do that?" Will asked hopefully.

"I'll let you know," Connelly smiled. "In the meantime, you take care of healing up, okay?"

"Yes, sir," Will whispered, watching as the man walked out of his room.

A little while later, Detective Connelly called to tell Will that Kevin had indeed made a full confession and there would be no need to go to trial. Letting out a relieved sigh, Will thanked him and asked when he'd be able to see Orlando and Logan.

[identity profile] logan-maxwell.livejournal.com 2006-10-04 07:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Logan nodded, and returned Will's smile.

"I'd feel a lot more comfortable if you had one." Logan squeezed Will's shoulder again. "And there's nothing wrong with your judgment. Kevin had me and others thinking that he was a great guy - it wasn't just you. When you started noticing the problem, you did something about it."

[identity profile] ex-will-port106.livejournal.com 2006-10-05 08:41 pm (UTC)(link)
"Logan, the only reason I did something about it was because friends like you really woke me up," Will sighed. "If you hadn't, I'd still be with him."

[identity profile] logan-maxwell.livejournal.com 2006-10-06 11:10 pm (UTC)(link)
"You did research into the issues you were experiencing, then came to your friends for advice - and you choose to follow that advice. Your friends are here for support, but it was still you who spotted the problem and then choose to do something about it. No one else could have done that for you." Logan gave Will a small smile, "Don't cut yourself short."

[identity profile] ex-will-port106.livejournal.com 2006-10-07 07:41 am (UTC)(link)
Will let out a slow breath, then gave Logan a grateful smile. "Thank you for that. Thank you for everything, but..." He nodded. "It really was my choice, wasn't it?"

[identity profile] logan-maxwell.livejournal.com 2006-10-07 06:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Logan nodded, "All yours." Giving Will a wink, "No 'buts' about it!"

[identity profile] ex-will-port106.livejournal.com 2006-10-08 06:11 am (UTC)(link)
"I never thought I'd be able to do that," Will smiled up at him. "I mean, I saw my mom take it for years and never try to get out. So I figured..." He sighed and touched his bruised forehead. "As of tomorrow, I'm not going to think about it anymore. It's over and done."

[identity profile] logan-maxwell.livejournal.com 2006-10-09 04:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Sadly, "No one should have to live like that," Logan said. Giving Will a small nod, "Do you still plan to move back home?"

[identity profile] ex-will-port106.livejournal.com 2006-10-09 08:56 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, I do," Will smiled. "I think it'll do me some good to be with family right now. I miss Hartford, anyway."

[identity profile] logan-maxwell.livejournal.com 2006-10-09 10:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Logan smiled, "I'm sure your Mom will love having you near again." A quick look around the room, "What are you doing about your things, and Wendell?"

[identity profile] ex-will-port106.livejournal.com 2006-10-10 12:03 am (UTC)(link)
"I have a friend who's packing things up for me and have them shipped out and another one who'll take care of Wendell until I get to Connecticut." He smiled and shrugged. "I never stopped to realize how lucky I am to have such good friends."

[identity profile] logan-maxwell.livejournal.com 2006-10-10 03:13 am (UTC)(link)
Logan chuckled, "That's one of those things that usually sneaks up on a person."

[identity profile] ex-will-port106.livejournal.com 2006-10-10 01:06 pm (UTC)(link)
"It is," Will nodded. "I feel like I should throw a party and invite all you guys just to say thank you."

[identity profile] logan-maxwell.livejournal.com 2006-10-10 04:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Logan grinned, "Not that I'm trying to tell you not to have a party - that would just be wrong." The grin softened and turned serious. "And I can't speak for anyone else, but you really don't have to do anything more than you already have. I'm just relieved that it's over and you're going to be okay."

[identity profile] ex-will-port106.livejournal.com 2006-10-10 06:14 pm (UTC)(link)
"Thank you, Logan," Will said softly. "God, that feels so inadequate. Shouldn't I buy you a car or something?"

[identity profile] logan-maxwell.livejournal.com 2006-10-10 06:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Sincerely, "Trust me, it's more than adequate." Then he laughed, "Besides I don't have a great history with cars. I'd likely end up blowing it up."

[identity profile] ex-will-port106.livejournal.com 2006-10-10 07:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Will giggled, then touched his cheek when it made it hurt. "Okay, in the interest of saving an innocent car, I won't give you one."

[identity profile] logan-maxwell.livejournal.com 2006-10-10 07:54 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm sure some innocent car out there just let out a sigh of relief!"

[identity profile] ex-will-port106.livejournal.com 2006-10-10 08:44 pm (UTC)(link)
"And the world can keep on turning," Will nodded, smiling.