Mike watched outside Vicki's office until he saw the light go out. He contemplated going back in but knew that Vicki would not see him and also knew her well enough to leave her alone. He was pissed at Henry for hurting Vicki but in the same breath knew that Henry was confused and upset. He couldn't blame him really. Then again, this was Vicki he was thinking about and knowing her well, she wouldn't cheat on Henry. Mike wondered though if she might be vulnerable right now then shook the thought out of his head. That chapter in his life was over. He was seeing Kate on a regular basis and he knew deep down that he would love Vicki until his last breath. However, he also had come to the realization that things would not work out between them, they were just too far apart. Henry, on the other hand, needed a visit from Mike.

Vicki knew Mike was watching her, she could still see his car. Turning her light off, she watched until he drove away leaving her alone in her office. Deciding a shower was necessary she headed to her back room.

"Good thing I kept this up," she sighed taking her clothes off. She felt dirty, sticky and tainted. Looking in the mirror she saw that her face looked like hell, no wonder Coreen had been so upset.

"Damn..." she said softly touching her cheek where Christina had made contact. It was swollen and purple, scratches underneath her eye were still bloody and she knew that tomorrow it would be black. She officially hated Christina more than anything on this planet and hoped like hell it was her blood in the warehouse. Henry's ass better still be alive but she wouldn't allow herself to call him or go over there tonight. She had thinking to do. The sting of tears was strong but she battled them as got into the shower. The steam from the shower rose along with her emotions and finally, no longer able to control them, she let go. Leaning her head against the shower wall, the water washed over her body that was now shaking with uncontrollable sobs. Her tears of hurt turned to tears of anger as she remembered back to Henry kissing Christina in the warehouse and whispering 'I love you' as she turned away. The mere thought of that made her sick to her stomach again and she almost couldn't stop herself from heaving but incredibly, she did.

She wasn't sure how long she stayed in the shower after she'd cried until there were no more tears, only body wretching sobs, but the water was noticebly cold by the time she turned it off. Shaking now from the cold and maybe even from a little shock, she grabbed a towel wrapping one around her head then another around her body. She stood in front of the steamed mirror and wiped it away just enough to see herself.

"You look like hell," she told her reflection. Her eyes were swollen, puffy and red from crying, her bruised cheek looked worse then before and a deep sadness covered her entire face.

"Yes, you do.." came a voice from behind her.

Vicki froze, she knew that voice. Wiping the mirror more, she audibly gasped at who she thought now stood behind her.

"Christina?"

BEFORE DAWN APPROACHED, MIKE WENT TO SEE HENRY

Henry paced his apartment then stood silently as he looked over the city of Toronto. He knew someone was coming and thought he recognized the heartbeat but wasn't sure just yet so he let the person knock.

"I'm coming," Henry called out. He was dressed in only his jeans and light t-shirt. He had showered as well, wanting to get the stench off of his body, brushing his teeth and fangs to get the feel of her blood out of his mouth.

"Detective. What can I help you with?" Henry asked with surprise.

"We need to talk," Mike let himself in. Henry frowned and growled low in his throat angry at Mike's intrusiveness.

"Come in, please," Henry said his voice dripping with sarcarsm. Mike plopped down on the couch, rubbed his temples and sighed loudly.

"Talk," Henry ordered as he sat in his chair.

Mike stared at him before he finally spoke, "Look, I told you not to hurt Vicki and you did."

"Yes, I'm well aware of that, detective. It's not something I'm thrilled about either but what am I supposed to think?" Henry shot back.

"You're supposed to THINK about how much she has changed for you, how she's opened up and trusted you. You're supposed to think and know she would never cheat on you, Henry," Mike growled out.

"I see. And you are here why?" Henry eyes shifted to onyx then back to blue as he pushed back the desire to rip Mike's throat out.

"I'm here to tell you that I think you should leave," Mike said with confindence as he leaned back crossing one leg over the other.

Henry was silent for a moment then said something that shocked Mike.

"I think you're right..."