I'm sorry it took so long to update but I want to update all my stories within the next few weeks. Also I have another one shot I will be posting. Thanks for your patience and please let me know what you think. This chapter is shorter than usual but I hope you still like it. Hopefully the next chapter will be longer.

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Nikolas was knocking on the door. After what seemed like the twentieth knock someone finally answered.

"What the hell is going to happen to that creep?"

"Well hello to you too," Lucky said sarcastically.

Nikolas pushes Lucky aside and walks right in.

"What's going on? What are you talking about, Nikolas?"

Then Liz comes down the stairs.

"Nikolas, Lucky doesn't know about what happened last night. I didn't get a chance to tell him. How is she?"

"Can someone please tell me what's going on?" Lucky demanded.

"Last night Nadine was attacked." Liz said.

"What??? Is she okay?" Lucky responded.

"She's a mess. She's trying to be strong and brave but I can see right through it."

"What happened? Where was she attacked?" Lucky inquired.

"At the hospital. Remember a few months ago when that doctor kissed Nadine."

"Yeah."

"Well he decided he wanted a little more than a kiss."

"Did he rape her?"

"He got interrupted before he could finish the job thanks to Patrick Drake but he did enough. He did things to her I can't even think about. It drives me nuts thinking about what he did to her."

"Did she tell you about it?" Liz asked

"Yes."

"Wow." Liz responded

"What?"

"That was pretty soon."

"I know. I was pretty surprised when she told me and how open she was about it."

"But you're worried?" Lucky asked.

"Wouldn't you be?"

"I guess you're right. But what is she doing to make you so concerned?"

"Lucky, I'm more than concerned. I'm scared to death. She's trying to act like nothing happened. She wants to go back to work today."

"Nikolas, it's too soon,' Liz said.

"Try telling her that. Like I said she being open and all but I know she is far from okay."

"What can we do?"

"Liz, can you talk to her?"

"Of course; where is she?"

"She's at Wyndamere."

"You left her alone?"

"I didn't want to but she didn't want me there. I have a meeting this morning and that was her excuse of getting rid of me."

"I'm sure that's not true. She probably just needs time for herself. Give her some time."

Nikolas shook his head yes agreeing with her.

"Can you try convincing her not to go to work today?"

"I'll try."

"Thanks. I should go now. Thanks again."

"Anytime. Bye."

Nikolas leaves.

"What do you think Liz? Is she going to be okay?"

"Lucky, I don't know. I need to see her."

Liz went upstairs to take a shower and get dressed. Within an hour she was on her way to Wyndamere. Liz arrived and saw Alfred so he could get Nadine for her. She waited in the sitting room. Nadine entered and embraced her friend.

"How are you doing?"

"I'm okay. Just fine."

"Are you sure about that? You know you can always talk to me."

"Talk about what? I'm just fine."

"Nadine, I know you and you're not fine."

"Let me guess. You have talked to Nikolas."

"Yes."

"Well he shouldn't have."

"He's concerned and he thought I could help."

"How? Because you're a woman and you can automatically understand what I'm feeling. Liz, No offense but you can't possibly understand."

"I understand more than you think. I have been where you are now. I know how it feels. I know the feeling of being violated, feeling alone, and feeling like you'll never be okay again."

"I'm sorry. I didn't know," Nadine said looking remorseful.

"It's okay. I just want to be here for you and you to know you're not alone."

"I know I'm being ridiculous. He didn't you know."

"It doesn't make you any less a victim or feel violated than if he did."

"How did you get past it?"

"There isn't a cure. All I can say is time and love helps and you have both of that. God knows Nikolas loves you to death and Spencer thinks of you as a mother."

"I know. Thanks."

"I'm just telling you the truth. Just know I will always be here if you need anything. Call me if you need to talk or just need someone to be there that understands."

"Thank you. You have no idea how much this has helped. I really should get ready to go to work."

"Are you sure about that? Going back so soon?"

"Yeah. I can't avoid it forever."

"No but no one would blame you if you took a few days off."

"I can't explain it. I just feel I need to go back."

"Okay. Everyone has their way of dealing and obviously this is yours."

"Thank you for understanding."

"Anytime. Just do me a favor."

"What?"

"Don't push Nikolas away. He wants to help but doesn't know how he can. He feels helpless."

Nadine shakes her head yes.

"I know."

Liz goes and hugs Nadine and whispers, "Call me if you need me."

"Thank you Liz."

"Bye"

"Bye."

After Liz leaves Nadine gets ready to go to work and leaves Spoon Island and heads to the hospital.