"Looks like you're somewhat off the hook as they won't be pressing charges against you," Agent Hawkins said as she approached Melanie and Jonas in the middle of their conversation. Melanie sighed in relief, but she wouldn't thank the couple, much less apologize to the woman whom she had beaten senseless. It would only complicate matters and Melanie didn't feel like being detained, not after she'd been handed a get out of jail free card. 

Both women stood up, and Hawkins' partner, Agent Stevens, started to leave as well. "Thanks for sticking up for me, Jonas. I promise we'll have that date very soon." They said their goodbyes, and Hawkins escorted Melanie to the nearest shuttle.

"I'm sorry to ask, Agent Hawkins, but I have an appointment in about 30 minutes. Is there any way to maybe...I don't know, let me see my last patient for today before I have to go back to my room?" 

"My hands are tied, Doctor Larson, I'm sorry," she replied.

"It's okay, it isn't your fault." 

As both women reached the entrance to the shuttle, the door slid open to allow them access inside. Being that Agent Hawkins needed transportation for official business, she was able to reroute the shuttle's scheduled path with her badge to allow her and Melanie to be dropped off next. The ride wasn't that long, lasting only about five minutes before they were dropped off in front of Melanie's quarters.

"Well, here you are," Hawkins said, pushing a few keys on her screen. "Please stay out of trouble, it will only get worse from now on." 

"You got it!" Melanie waved her off, then went inside her room and walked directly to her bed. She'd deal with work at a later time. For now, she just wanted to rest.