Mark watched the ferry get closer to the Island. It seemed like the boat was moving to slow. Like his life was playing in slow motion. He shook his head. He had to get over there to make sure that she was alright. He wanted to hold her in his arms. This time he would never let her go. He would be the man that she needed him to be. He smiled already picturing her smiling face.

"Hey the cops are on there way down to the ferry. Officer Brown called them and gave all of the details." Derek told Mark.

"Where's Addison?" Mark asked.

"She wanted to be alone. How are you holding up?" Derek knew the answer before Mark answered.

"I just want to hold her." he said.

Addison watched the ferry close in on the Island. She was so anxious to see Meredith. She grabbed a hold of her belly. This baby would need her aunt. She needed her sister there was no way she would be able to move on without her.

Meredith watched as the ferry approached. It was getting close yet still far away. Time was important it was all she could do to stop herself from swimming out to catch it. She felt a little relief from all the people waiting to board. It was the protection that she needed. She turned around and saw him running. She started shaking with fear. The ferry wouldn't make it in time. He was going to find her. She wanted to scream but her voice was lost. Then she heard the most blessing sound. The sound of sirens coming down the road. He had called the cops. She wouldn't have to worry. They would save her. As the cops pulled to a stop and grabbed Allan she fell to the ground. She was safe he couldn't hurt her now. She tried to stand up but realized that her strength was gone. She felt paralyzed unable to move. Then she felt his arms pull her off of the ground and into his arms. She looked into his eyes and saw the tears starting to form in his eyes.

"I didn't think you would make it." she cried.

"I hurried" Mark said as he sat her back down on the ground. He looked at her face and noticed all of the bruises. Her lips were busted and they matched the color of her eyes. He felt the anger rush through his veins and looked at the man that the police were placing into the car.

Meredith noticed the anger in Mark. "Please take me home" she cried as the tears started to fall.

Addison and Derek ran up to the couple. "Thank God. Your safe Meredith" she pulled Meredith into her arms.

"It's going to be alright." she told her.

Mark took Meredith's hand and led her to the ferry. He was relieved to have her in his arms again.

Meredith watched the ferry return to Seattle. She had never been so happy. She never wanted to leave this place again. It was home and the only place she ever wanted to be.

"Meredith we should have you checked at the hospital." Addison said as they left the ferry.

"Okay" she said as Mark led her to the car. He sat her in the passenger seat.

Christina walked into the exam room. "Meredith I am going to run some tests. I have to ask and I'm sorry if it upsets you. Did he rape you?" she asked.

Meredith looked at Christina. "Yes" she cried. The tears wouldn't stop falling. As Christina examined her it brought back all the memories of that night. She begged him to stop but he continued.

"Okay were all done. I am going to talk to Addison." Christina walked to the door. She turned around and found Meredith looking at the window. She wanted to say something to her person. But found no words to speak. "I'm sorry Meredith." she whispered as she walked outside.

Christina walked up to Addison, Derek and Mark. "I examined Meredith. I hate to have to tell you guys this. Meredith was raped." she began. "There are a lot of scars and tears. Bruising all over her back and chest. Also down her legs." she said.

"I will kill him" Mark yelled.

Addison looked at Mark. "You have to remain calm. Meredith has seen enough violence. She needs you right now."

Mark knew that Addison was right. Though it didn't stop the anger from building.

"I am going to check on her" he walked away.

He stood outside her door. He could see her lying on the bed. The once happy woman was now broken. He didn't know what to do for her. He opened the door and walked in.

Meredith watched as he walked in. She could see the anger in his face. For the first time she thought that he was mad at her. For letting that monster touch her. She wanted to cry.

"I'm sorry Mark. I tried to stop him. I begged him." she burst into sobs. She couldn't stop and it wasn't long before she couldn't breath.

"No don't blame yourself. You have to breath Mer. Please breath and know this isn't your fault." he sat down on her bed and pulled her into his arms.

Meredith couldn't stop the sobs.

Mark rubbed her back. "Shh it's going to okay. Come home with me tonight Mer. Let me take care of you."

"Okay" she couldn't be alone not tonight.

"Let me see if I can take you home. Will you be okay?" he asked.

"Yes" she whispered.

Mark opened the door to the apartment they once shared. He led Meredith inside. Addison wanted Meredith to go home at first. With some persistent begging she finally agreed.

"I could run you a bath." he looked at her. It broke his heart to see her this way.

"Okay" she said. She followed him to the bathroom.

He ran her water and helped her into the bath tub. "I'll get you some clothes." he said as he picked her clothes off of the floor.

He walked into the bedroom and pulled her clothes out of the dresser. He stopped long enough to look at the picture on the stand. He would make her smile again. He would bring her back to the way that she was. He wouldn't let Allan still her happiness.

He walked into the bathroom. "Would you like something to eat?" he asked as he sat her clothes down.

"No I'm tired." she said.

"I'll get the bed ready." he said.

Meredith walked into the bedroom.

She had to tell him. "I never wanted his hands on me." she said.

Mark walked over to her. "I know" he walked her over to the bed.

"Will you lay with me?" she asked.

Mark didn't hesitate to climb in next to her. He wrapped his arms around her.

Meredith felt safe. She never wanted to leave his side.