The blood thing could work. I haven't mentioned that she was soaked but she might not have even realized it yet so that works for me.

Yeah but Laurel's a tough cookie that's been dealing with guys like Derek for a while. That's the kind of conflict she's used to and the fight she can win. She can handle herself. But she's not the most meticulous when it comes to words. Legal stuff is unfamiliar territory for her and ultimately more daunting than thugs ha.