AN:

Just a short little three parter as a break from NaNoWrMo. This is obviously AU but I hope things makes sense. Enjoy!!

~Kelly~

PS

The name comes from a song with the same name.

Ten Thousand Angels

"Come on Elizabeth you have to join us." Kelly pleaded as she brushed her dark hair. It had been a long shift and a night a Jake's sounded like a great idea. There was only one issue nurse Elizabeth. She had been in in a funk the last few weeks.

She immediately rolled her eyes at the doctor. "No I don't."

"Yes you do." Lainey corrected in her psychiatrist voice. "I'm making it a new rule. Elizabeth... Webber is required to attend any and all Girl's Night Outs. Especially since you need it more than anyone else."

"I just don't feel like going. All I want is go back to my apartment and paint." Elizabeth said practically whining. She had been near depression since her breakup.

Everyone worried about the nurse including Kelly and Lainey. That is why the two women had decided to force her to have some fun. Elizabeth could thank or kill them in the morning. "And you can do that after we go to Jake's." Kelly said letting Elizabeth know that refusal wasn't an option.

"Alright. Fine. I'll go to Jake's. Are you happy?" Her question was met with several whoops of celebration. At least someone was going to enjoy tonight.

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Elizabeth looked around Jake's and breathed a sigh of relief. At least she knew he wouldn't show up here. She wasn't sure what was harder the fact that her husband cheated or that she would give anything to forgive him. He knew it too. They had been friends for so long that he knew her soft heart often better then she did. That is why Elizabeth had been avoiding him since she moved out. She couldn't, wouldn't simply forgive him as she had other before. He was supposed to be different. How could he hurt her this way? And over a lie. That was the worst of it.

They were about halfway through their second bottle when Kelly said "Uh oh"

"What?" Elizabeth said looking quickly around Jake's for trouble.

"Stop that. He's going to see us." Lainey hissed at Elizabeth. She knew how badly her friend wanted to avoid her ex well soon to be ex-husband. She had been the first person Elizabeth confided in.

"Crap. Too late." Kelly groaned as Nikolas headed toward their table.

"I can't believe he would show up here. Who I am kidding? Yes, I can. It's like he has some sort of homing device." Elizabeth grumbled taking another shot. Maybe if she ignored him he would go away. She knew it wasn't likely but it was at least worth a shot.

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Nikolas stepped in to Jake's and immediately felt uncomfortable. He had only been in the seedy bar a few times before and always with Elizabeth. As usual, the mere thought of his wife's name sent him into a tailspin. 'How could he be so stupid?'

When Emily's twin showed up Nikolas was shaken. Unlike Elizabeth, he had the desperate need to form some sort of relationship with the woman. Nikolas felt he owed Emily that much. Elizabeth had pleaded with him to be careful to think with his head and not his heart. There was something about Rebecca she just didn't trust.

As it turned out Elizabeth had plenty reason to be worried. Within four months, Rebecca had seduced Nikolas. Not that he was placing the blame solely on her. He was well aware the situation was of his own making. That's why he confessed to Elizabeth. He did not want to be like all the others who lied and deceived her at will. Although he never truly expected her to leave him Nikolas knew, he should have.

Over the years Nikolas had held her while she cried over been cheated on. Up until Rebecca Nikolas had been the only man who hadn't. When Elizabeth left, she had said, "I hope she was worth it." Nikolas knew she wasn't Finding out the woman was a con artist who had specifically targeted Nikolas made it worse.

Since then Nikolas had been trying to find a way to salvage his marriage. He could take Elizabeth's hurt and anger, god knows he deserved it, but all he wanted was the life they built back. Letting Elizabeth go simply wasn't an option yet. That is what led him here tonight. He needed just a few moments with Elizabeth and if that meant Jake's so be it.

When Nikolas reached their table Kelly asked, "What do you want Nikolas?"

"I am hoping for a dance with my wife. That is if the two of you agree." he replied back politely. He had gotten used to their hostile stares months ago. It was comforting to know Elizabeth had people looking out for her.

"I don't know the last time we trust you..."

"Just go away Nikolas." The nurse said quietly. She wasn't in the mood for another fight.

"Elizabeth please. All I want is one dance."

"And then you'll leave?"

"If you still want me to yes," he promise easily. He was hoping Elizabeth would change her mind the time the dance was over.

"Fine. It's just one dance with a stranger."

Nikolas flinched at her words but knew they held some truth. However, he didn't say anything as they danced to the music. There was an awkward moment when he pulled her closer. Nikolas could feel how tense she was in his arms. He tempered the urge to apologize knowing it would only make things worse.

As they, danced Elizabeth found herself relaxing. She remembered not what drove them apart but how they started. A few stolen kisses that led to so much more. Elizabeth's head instinctively came to rest in the crook of his neck. She knew it was stupid but she wanted, needed this moment with her husband.

When the song ended, Elizabeth didn't immediately pull away giving Nikolas the slightest bit of hope. If he could just get past the hurt and anger hopefully, they could talk. "Liz, please let me take you home."

"And where do you consider home?" she asked as she tried to put her defenses back up.

"Where ever you are." he admitted in a rough voice before kissing the top of her head. "Please."

"Don't make me regret this."