Jerome's POV:

I heard Mara's scream, and Nina's cry of 'No!', but it was hazy, as if we were separated by glass. The whir of sirens screamed outside, and then there was a lot of talking, and being prodded.

"He's still alive." Someone said, and I felt myself being moved. I heard doors slamming, Trudy's anxious voice, and then the whir of sirens of started up again. After that, everything faded to black.

Fabian's POV:

I couldn't believe what Jerome had done. What he had done to Nina was wrong, but to try and kill himself? Not even Jerome deserved that fate.

"Fabian? Fabian, do you think he'll be alright?" Nina's tear choked voice brought me out of my reverie.

"I think he'll be just fine, Nina." I whispered, wrapping my arms around her. Nina buried her face in my shirt, sobbing as if her heart had broken. Not wanting to disturb her, I gently picked her up, and carried her upstairs to her bedroom. When we got there, I laid her on her bed, took off her shoes, and lay down next to her. Nina buried her face in my shirt again, her tears dampening the fabric. After a while, Nina's tears lessened, and she looked up at me.

"Thank you, Fabian." Nina whispered.

"For what?" I asked, not sure what Nina had to thank me for.

"For being here with me." Nina replied.

"I told you that I'd always be there for you, didn't I? That we would get through things together?" I said. Nina nodded once, and then pressed her lips softly against mine. More quickly then I could have processed, Nina was on top of me, and we were making out. After a few minutes that really seemed like eternity, we broke apart, from lack of air. Our shirts had come off when I'd been preoccupied by Nina's lips against mine, and my eyes seemed unable to focus on anything but her.

"Nina…you're beautiful." I whispered, and hugged her close. Nina kissed me again, but this time it was different. Her kisses were deeper, more urgent. Her hand went to the zipper on my pants, but I stopped her from unzipping it.

"Nina, what are you doing?" I inquired.

"Fabian...I thought…you wanted this." Nina stammered.

"Nina, of course I want this. But you're upset. I want to have sex with you when it's not because you're upset, but when it's because you're happy." I replied. Nina quickly pulled her shirt over her head, and then lay down on the bed, her back to me.

"Nina, please don't be upset with me." I whispered. Nina turned towards me, tears streaking down her face, her grey eyes bright with unshed tears.

"I'm sorry, Fabian. I just…I'm scared, and I'm worried." Nina said.

"I know, Nina. I know." I replied, taking her hand. Nina gently squeezed my hand, and then wrapped her arms around me.

"Hey, Nina, it's dinner time!" Amber said, opening the door.

"Okay, Amber. Thanks." Nina said, looking over at her. Amber was bright red, and she quickly left the room and shut the door behind her.

"Do you think we scarred Amber for life?" I said, laughing slightly.

"Maybe just a little, Fabian." Nina replied, laughing. It was wonderful to see a smile on her face, after what had happened today.