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Close your eyes for a moment
and think about a woman or a girl in your life whom you love dearly.
Your mother.
Your sister.
Your girlfriend.
Your wife.
Your daughter.
We're getting ready to go back to school next week,
so I had to study with some friends.
And when does your school start? Ah, on the first.
And Theresa, no, she didn't come.
Only Chrystal was there this time. OK, well, bye bye.
Who's there?
It's me.
Essie?
Oh dear God!
Sit down here.
Please tell me what happened.
Would you like some water?
Please.
I want to take a shower.
Of course.
But before that, we should go see a doctor.
Please.
Essie, it's really important.
No. I want to stay here. Right here.
I want to take a shower.
My dear Essie. Of course you can stay with me as long as you want.
But we've got to go see a doctor.
It's your decision.
But please, this is very important. OK?
OK?
OK.
Come sit down.
You alright?
I'll go get changed and we can go.
OK.
I'm coming right back.
I'll be just in here, OK?
Feeling OK? You did just fine.
Would you like some tea or water?
OK.
And for you, Ma'am?
Water, please.
OK. See you shortly.
Essie. You feel better now? Alright?
I'd like you to sit up a bit.
Essie, coming here immediately was an excellent decision on your part for many reasons.
And you were wise not to shower first; that helps the police a lot.
Can I go home now?
Very soon. But first, I want to talk to you about a few more things. May I?
The examination went very well. You have no serious injuries.
By coming here immediately, you’ve given yourself the chance to make some very important decisions.
Do you understand?
There is a chance that the person who did this is ***-positive.
By starting antiretroviral treatment within 72 hours of the attack ...
Essie. Essie. I’m so very sorry about what has happened to you.
But you're safe now. OK? Don't worry.
By starting ARV treatment within 72 hours, you can prevent *** infection.
We can also give you medicines for other sexually transmitted infections.
Prevent ***?
That’s right. And there’s more good news.
You can use emergency contraception -- the Morning After Pill -- to prevent pregnancy.
That too has to be done within 72 hours.
I’m so very happy you came here immediately, not wasting any time.
Everything will be fine. Everything will be fine. OK?
Now, our social worker will be by in a while to take you to the waiting room.
Alright?
Please bring them to the waiting room in a minute.
OK.
Sergeant, good evening.
Good evening, Doctor.
Come with me, please.
Your new social worker seems to be off to a good start.
She's invaluable.
Well, the examination is finished. Here are the clothes she was wearing, as well as the *** kit.
Thanks, Doctor. We have a lot to work with.
She gave me a detailed statement and a good description of the suspect.
Make sure you nail this guy!
We'll do everything we can!
I'd better take this to the forensic lab right away. Goodbye, Doctor.
Goodbye.
Sergeant?
I just wanted to say how much we appreciate what you police officers do for these girls and their families.
It's so important. Thank you very much.
That is mutual. Thank you, Doctor.
Goodnight.
Are you OK, Essie?
Doctor, this is her file.
Thank you.
Essie, I'll be back in a little while.
Doctor?
I'll be right with you.
OK... OK... Hm-hmm. Goodbye.
What did he say?
Come and have something to eat with me. Hm, sit down.
Sit down.
Would you like some breakfast?
He’s worried about you, for sure.
He tried to reach you on your cell phone, but there’s no answer.
Essie, I told him you were here with me, helping me with some things for a few days,
and that you had just stepped out. I told him not to worry.
He'll never want to see me again! All this is my fault! I’ve shamed my family!
I understand what you're going through. But one thing's for sure: This isn't your fault.
You've done nothing wrong.
The only person to blame is the guy who attacked you.
You did nothing to shame your family. This could happen to anybody.
No! It's all my fault. I should never have worn that dress.
I’ve disgraced everybody. I shouldn’t have been out so late.
It's not your fault!
And we all love you. We will always love you!
You are not responsible for what happened, you see?
Nobody ever has the right to hurt us! Never! OK?
Where did she go? Ah, OK so I can't even reach her...
Are you ready?
We love you, you know. We love you.