Grace rode with me to the hospital and stayed with me while the Dr's performed an excruciating examination. She left my side only when the police questioned me, but returned as soon as she was allowed back in. Fortunately the attack was caught on the security camera I had installed in the nursery, the entire rape was on videotape and there was no way Stan would get away. The police found him at his place passed out on the couch. He was arrested without incident.

Will called Jack and told him what had happened. He had him go to the penthouse and pack some clothes for me and Samantha; we'd be staying with Will and Grace for the time being. He brought our stuff to the apartment and waited for us to return from the hospital.

The x-rays revealed I had two broken ribs; it could have been a lot worse and I was lucky I didn't suffer any internal bleeding given the force in which he kicked me. My face was severely bruised and I had a cut on my right cheek that required seven stitches. The pelvic exam showed numerous contusions and I was given instructions to watch for signs of infection.

It was nearly 2:00 AM by the time I was released from the emergency room. Will had driver bring the car around and we sat in silence during the ride to their apartment. Grace held me close to her and Will kept a watchful eye on the baby who sat securely in her car seat.

I clung to Grace as we entered the apartment, she sensed I didn't want Jack to see me like this and she motioned for him to back off. Jack had laid out my bags on Grace's bed and she pulled out a pair of pajamas for me.

"I need a shower; I have to get out of these clothes Grace." My voice was raw from crying and I was shocked by the sound of it as I spoke.

"Ok Karen, but you have to let me help you. You've got broken ribs and you're exhausted; I don't want you to fall and hurt yourself even worse."

"Grace I can smell him on me, God get me out of these clothes!" I said as I began to sob."

Grace helped me get undressed and into the shower. She had to wash my hair for me because I couldn't reach my arms over my head without causing a horrific amount of pain. She dried me off when I was done and helped me get dressed.

"Karen I think you should get some sleep but do you want to see the baby before you get in bed," Grace asked while she finished towel drying my hair? "I can have Will bring her in for a minute if you'd like."

"No, can you just make sure Will knows to give her a bottle soon? She's going to be hungry in another hour or so."

"Sure, I'll go check on them and I'll be right back."

Grace came back with a glass of water and two pills.

"Samantha's fine. Will said he'll make sure she gets a bottle. Take these," Grace said as she handed me the pills and the glass of water, "They'll help with the pain."

I took the pills and climbed into bed without saying a word. I was exhausted and wanted nothing more than to close my eyes and try to escape what had happened. Grace turned the light off and quietly slipped out of the room.