It was now seven fifteen and Ryan and Eric where in the men's restroom. Ryan kept messing with his suit and was playing with his hands.

"Hey man,you need to calm can't do anything to you. Plus,she's going down for this,"Eric said while placing his hand on his friend's shoulder. Ryan looked up to face him.

"I know. I'm just nervous. This is the first time in two years I've spoken out before.I'm trying to act strong but I don't think I can any longer,"he stated still looking Eric in the face. Eric felt sorry for the younger man. He's been through so much and through all of this, no one has actually listened to how he feels about this.

"Ryan,how is all of this making you feel,"he asked concern plaguing his voice. Ryan was stunned. He didn't know what to say. He had never imagined Eric Delko asking how HE felt.

"I feel fine. Other than nerves,I'm fine." Eric shook his head.

"Fines not a feeling,"he simply responded. "Ryan,why do you ALWAYS try to act so strong when you are so weak. I can tell by your face and eyes that you're not fine,you're terrible. You've always wanted someone to find out but know that we did you're starting to think if that was such a good idea. I mean,come on,you're a man. Men don't get beat up by their girlfriends. I know that you are really struggling and I'm here for you,"he said placing his hand on Ryan's shoulder.

He could see that he just broke down Ryan's walls and self protection. He was now officially broken. Ryan couldn't take it anymore. Everything Delko said was true;and the truth hurts.

Eric could see that he struck several nerves and wanted nothing more than to help him and put that stupid person in jail. There were five minutes of silence when Ryan's voice broke it.

"Eric,I can't do this! I can't do this anymore. I want help! Help me!" The older man's heart broke when he heard his plea. It sounded so desperate.

He wrapped his younger friend into a hug and he could tell Ryan was starting to relax and letting it all out. After about five minutes,they broke away.

"I'm sorry Eric that you have to be a pillow for me,"he stated grabbing a paper towel to wipe his face.

"Don't worry 'bout it man. I'm just glad you are finally opening up. You try to act so strong,and not admit when you need help. We're going to get her,"he said placing his hand on his shoulder.

"Yeah, we will,"Ryan responded and with that they left the bathroom and headed for the court room. It was all or nothing now.