The movie ended and he and Bex decided to stop at a grill & bar for a little bite to eat. The dinner was delicious, but he still couldn't help seeing the sad look on Lily's face as she left the loft earlier that night. Bex excused herself to go to the bathroom and Rufus decided to give Lily a quick call. He pulled out his cell phone and began to call. As he heard the ringing, he heard Lily's ringtone going off. He glanced around searching for the source of the noise. There at the bar was Lily. As she searched through her over-sized Prada (frantically, Rufus noted), she lost her balance and landed flat on the floor. Before Rufus could make his way to help her up, a man came up to her and pulled her up. From what Rufus could see, Lily laughed as she said thank you to the man. Rufus took a step closer trying to decide if he should interfere or not. He wasn't sure if Lily was drunk.

The man had jet black hair and he began to speak once again to Lily.

"You know, you're a really pretty lady," he complimented.

"So I've been told," Lily replied with a giggle. That made Rufus smile. Lily conceit level was extremely high, which was had first attracted her to him. Her confidence was incredible and it always made him smile.

Lily lost her balance and this stranger helped steady her. But Rufus didn't miss the fact that he had grabbed her ass and grazed his hand on her breast. It made his anger rise, but he didn't do anything yet. He knew that Lily could handle herself. But as he took a closer look at her, he realized she couldn't handle herself. She was gone.

"How would you feel about coming home with me?" The man asked her. It was clear that he too was drunk. "I'd really enjoy seeing more of how pretty you are." Still Rufus didn't act; he was still debating if he should interfere.

'I—I don't think that's a very good idea," Lily stated.

"Why not?" The man asked.

"Because I'm drunk," Lily professed.

"So? So am I," the man replied taking a step closer to her, putting his hand on her shoulder. He then thrust his lips upon hers. She pushed at him to get away from her and to stop, but he didn't listen.

"Stop!" Lily said, as he grabbed her ass.

Ignoring her pleas, he pulled her close once more.

This was too much for Rufus. With one swift movement, he walked towards the man and punched him right in the jaw.

"Get the hell away from her!" Rufus said. Then he turned to Lily, "Come on. Let's get you home."

"Rufus, I can't go home. I don't want Serena or Eric to see me like this."

"Fine. I'll take care of it. Let me talk to Bex real quick."

He grabbed Lily's arm and dragged her over to where Bex was.

"Bex. I'm really sorry, but I just some guy trying to take advantage of her. It's probably best if I take her home. I'm sorry," Rufus said once he got back to the table.

"I understand," Bex said with a smile.

"I had an incredible time tonight. Would you like to do it again some time?"

"I'd love that." Once again she flashed a brilliant smile.