I hope you like this chapter...a dramatic ending....YES!!!

Dislaimer: I don't own Hey Arnold!, and if I did, it would never compare to what it is now, basically....my version would suck...so, on with the show......

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Oh...uh....hey Phoebe... Helga smiled sheepishly, as if she'd just been caught.

Helga, how did you know Arnold was in the hospital? I must of called your house 10 times yesterday and your parents just kept saying your were out. Where have you been? Phoebe said quickly, eyeing Helga suspiciously.

Arnold opened his mouth to cover up Helga's visit, but was interupted by Helga.

Well, I've been here the whole time, Helga said seriously, grinning.

Pheobe looked at her and raised an eyebrow, wondering if Helga had let out her secret.

Helga sighed, Well I might as well tell you. I've been forced to here because of all the trouble I've been in, so yeah.

Why didn't you just tell me, what's the big deal? Pheobe asked honestly.

I just really didn't want anyone to know, I mean, can you see Helga G. Pataki working in a hospital as a bedside nurse, taking care of patients? Helga raised an eyebrow (yes, she has two!) and grinned.

Phoebe started to grin as well, so did Gerald, You mean, you're Arnold's bedside nurse? he asked.

That's right Geraldo, I got stuck with the football-head! Helga replied chuckling and gesturing toward Arnold.

I love it when you talk about me like I'm not in the room! Arnold replied sarcastically, chuckling.

They all ended up laughing, not really about anything, just because. Arnold smiled and realized how good it felt to have these three people in the room. Gerald, his best friend, Gerald's girlfriend Phoebe, and Helga....especially Helga. No, stop thinking that, it's not right, you have Lila!' he warned himself inside his thoughts. C'mon Arnold, be honest with yourself, who do you have more fun with? Lila....or Helga?' Good point.' It felt so good for Helga to be there...it felt so....right. In fact, he didn't mind admiting it now....he just hoped she felt the same. He came back to reality and they all finally settled down. They sighed and sat in the comforable silence for a minute. Finally, Helga broke the silence.

So Geraldo, Phoebe, what brings you here?

We just came by to see if Arnold was feeling better, and to bring him these, Phoebe replied, holding out the flowers she had forgotten was in her hands.

Thanks guys, Arnold said, smiling.

Those are gorgeous Phoebe! Helga exclaimed, walking over to smell the flowers. Come with me, we can go find a vase to put them in. I think there's some spare ones in the gift shop downstairs. Will be back in a few minutes. Helga hurried out the door, Phoebe trailing behind her.

As the door shut, Gerald turned back to Arnold.

So man, Helga as your bedside nurse, that's awesome, Gerald said cooly as he sat down in the chair next to Arnold's bed.

Arnold was suprised, he thought Gerald didn't really like Helga....although lately Gerald didn't like Lila, so what was with the total flip-flop?

Gerald, I thought you didn't really like Helga? Arnold asked.

Gerald smiled with one eyebrow raised, What made you think that man?

It's just...when we were younger you- Arnold started.

That's right Arnold, when we were younger. Things change man, you've got to realize that, Gerald said seriously, as he walked to the window next to Arnold's bed and stared out. Not wanting Arnold to see the hurt look on his face, he turned around, forcing himself to smile. Things change. I guess ever since I got to know Phoebe, I got to know a little of Helga too. She's had a screwed up life man, Phoebe's told me as much as she could.

Arnold nodded, knowing that Helga had a bad family life.

I personally think she's changed, Gerald stated firmly, almost daring Arnold to object.

She still gets into fights though, Arnold said slowly.

Gerald didn't answer for a second, then he turned back to Arnold, Sometimes, things aren't as they seem Arnold.

Arnold stayed silent through that comment. What did Gerald know? Arnold knew that there was something he wasn't telling him. Although he wasn't sure he wanted to push Gerald for information right now, Gerald didn't seem like he'd tell him anything. Arnold was just about to ask Gerald what he meant by that last comment when the door opened again and Phoebe and Helga walked through. Phoebe was holding a vase filled with the flowers they had gotten him. Helga was right behind her holding a present with bright blue wrapping paper and a dark red ribbon tied around it.

We're back! Helga announced as they walked through the door. Phoebe set the vase on Arnold's bedside table and Helga set her gift next to it.

What's this? Arnold asked, gesturing toward the gift, unable to hold in a smile.

Well open it, Helga said, her cheeks turning pink, I had to go get it out of my car, that was another reason I made Phoebe go downstairs with me.

Arnold slowly took off the bow and unwrapped the gift. It was hard because he could only use his right arm. Finally taking off the last of the wrapping paper, he smiled at Helga. In his lap lay a fresh new sketch pad and a brand new case of colored pencils and regular drawing pencils. Such a simple gift, yet it meant so much. He didn't really know why though, just the fact that Helga cared about him more than to just buy him a card. Not that that was a bad gift...but coming from Helga, it meant something. Wow, I really do feel something for her...'

Thanks Helga, he said.

Um, your welcome, Helga said slightly embarrased, although her smile was beaming. She was happy when he was happy. Again, they all stood in silence once more. Phoebe glancing at Helga out of the corner of her eye, and smiling, Arnold staring at Helga, Gerald noticing how Arnold was looking at Helga, and Helga just staring at her feet, smiling.

Oh Gawd! Helga suddenly exclaimed, rushing over to the cabinet across the room, I'm 10 minutes off giving you your medicine, sorry Arnold. She said as she made her way back over to the bed and handing Arnold the pills and some water. He took the pills and Helga sighed.

Wow, I don't want you for my nurse! Gerald exclaimed laughing. Helga punched his shoulder lightly and they all laughed again. Soon, Arnold was starting to feel drowsy once more.

Are these the same pills that make me drowsy? Arnold asked.

Yeah, you should get used to them soon, a couple more days and you won't even fall asleep. Just let your immune system get used to them, Helga explained.

I hate these pills... Arnold started and then was soon fast asleep.

Well, I have to get to work, you ready to go Gerald? Phoebe asked, picking up her purse that she had dropped on the counter.

Naw, we brought seperate cars, I'll see you tommorrow, Gerald said, bringing up another chair next to Helga, I need to talk to Helga anyway. At this he turned to Helga with a grim expression on his face. Helga stared back with the same expression, having a feeling what this conversation would be about. Phoebe noticed their expressions but didn't say anything, she knew some things should just be left unsaid.

Okay, well I'll see you two tommorrow, I'll come up again, Phoebe said, and turned toward the door.

Gerald called to her.

Bye Pheebs, Helga said at the same time.

As the door closed, Gerald slowly turned to Helga.

Helga asked, crossing her arms and fixing Gerald with a stern look.

I think you know what I want to talk to you about, Gerald replied, almost sympathetically.

Helga stood up abruptly. Look Gerald, I don't want to talk about it, okay! I've decided to put it all behind me!

Helga, he has to know, I know it hurts to tell him, ecpecially you, he paused, and looked up at her.

I don't even know why I told you, it was the stupidest mistake I've ever made, Helga said angerly, pacing the room.

Helga, I heard what you said, it's not like you were going to hide it from me! Gerald said angerly, finally standing up from the chair. Look, that's not even the point, Arnold has a right to know.

Almost as if the sound of his name was heard, Arnold slowly started to wake up. His immune system was quick and was soon able to filter out the drowsiness, bringing him back down to reality. Not quite fully awake, he struggled to hear what had made him wake up.

Why don't you tell him then! Helga nearly screamed at the top of her lungs.

Gerald paused and then started to shout, I was going to tell him, okay!? I was going to tell him the day after he got hit by the car, but...this happened, he gestured toward Arnold, And I just didn't have the heart to tell him. I mean, Lila was in here yesterday. How do you think he would feel if he knew? You know as well as I, Helga G. Pataki, that it would kill him... he lowered his voice, You know that...

Arnold was finally wide awake now. So, this had to do with him and Lila. Was this the reason Gerald didn't like her? Honestly...did he really want to know? You know you do...' Spoke that irritating voice in the back of his head. He strained his ears to hear more, making sure that he was still enough so that they wouldn't know he was awake.

Helga's voice suddenly lightened and Arnold thought he heard her voice choke up. I know it would hurt him Gerald, and I'm sorry I ever found out.

Helga, it's not your fault. I'm glad you found out, or else we'd still be fooled by her, all of us, Gerald said softly.

I know Gerald. You know I've never liked her, because....well, you know, Helga started. Gerald smiled and gestured for her to continue, But I didn't think she was a really bad person. It's just that...I didn't think Lila would actually cheat on Arnold, Helga finished, tears starting to roll down her cheeks.

At this, Arnold's eyes opened wide and he sat bolt upright. Gerald looked shocked as Helga gasped. Arnold just looked on...through both of them, until, it was almost as if they weren't even there.

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So....what did you think? Did you guess...yeah probably. I know that the whole Helga and Gerald conversation was really confusing, but there's a WHOLE explanation in the next chapter about the fight and what Gerald knows....also, many other things you might've been wondering about. So, PLEAZE tell me whatcha think! (nice things pleaze!...lol) Bye for now....I PROMISE to update soon, I'll be working on the next chapter tommorrow.....see ya.... ;^)