A/N: Let's see what Tom uncovers. Read and review!

The whirring of the curtain being opened startled Ruby, causing her to jump. She swiftly tried to cover it up by shifting under the sheets. Tom approached her bedside.

"Ruby," he started, "I'm worried about what I'm seeing on your scans. It looks like you've gotten hurt quite a few times."

"I told you," she breathed with a relaxed smile, "I'm just a little clumsy."

"The thing is, Ruby, the way you're fractures have healed suggests that they occurred in an unusual way," Tom explained.

"What do you mean?" Ruby interjected quickly.

"A lot of the scar tissue is diagonally angled," Tom said slowly, "in areas that can be grabbed and twisted."

"Oh," she replied with a light laugh, "Leave it to me to be injured in wonky ways!" A smile flickered across her face and faded quickly into bags beneath her eyes. Her cheeks twitched as if holding back tears.

Tom sighed and gently sat on the foot of her bed, not buying into her cover up at all. He leaned in a bit.

"Ruby," he nearly whispered, "If something bad is happening—if someone is hurting you—we can help."

"No—no one is hurting me," she stated incredulously with an offended expression. She was clearly holding back an ocean of tears, refusing to look him in the eye. "I already told you. I'm just a klutz."

Tom didn't want her to shut down.

"Maybe I don't understand what happened to you, Ruby. But I know you're scared," He said gently. Ruby had no response to this. She just continued to look away. "If you are in danger, we can protect you."

Ruby looked up at him. The curtain suddenly flung open and Steven stood in the entranceway.

"What's going on here?" Steven asked with just a hint of a passive aggressive laugh. He looked at Tom and then to Ruby. Tom hopped off of the bed.

"Just checking in to make sure we have your daughter's pain under control," Tom smiled confidently.

"Okay," Steven flung a half smile back and made his way back to the chair beside Ruby.

Tom began to exit, then turned back to close the drape. He caught Ruby's eye contact for a moment and gave her a supportive look. She stared blankly back, as Steven took her hand.

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Tom had received word that a bed in the neuro unit was available for Ruby. He stood at a computer, completing a chart. Tess approached him.

"Tom," Tess called his attention.

"Yes," Tom replied, looking up.

"I found this, in Ruby's pocket," She replied, handing him a small card.

It was a bus pass, dated from earlier that morning.

"I don't think Ruby even rode her bike here," she explained.

Tom looked to Ruby's cubicle and sighed. He nodded in understanding.

"Thanks Tess," He said. Caught in yet another lie, he wondered how to gain Ruby's trust. It was time to check in on her again to let her know about the ward upstairs anyway.

As Tom entered the cubicle, Steven was rustling about, handing Ruby her clear bag of clothes while gathering their things.

"Mr. Isies," Tom stated with surprise, realizing that he was preparing to leave.

"Sorry, we've got to go," Steven simply replied.

"It would be incredibly dangerous for Ruby to leave right now," Tom replied, shocked to see this man seemingly oblivious to the gravity of Ruby's illness.

Steven stood in front of the bed, completely separating Ruby from the conversation. "I talked to her GP and we will have a private set up at home for her,"

"I highly advise against that," Tom replied firmly, "She needs close observation here in hospital." Tom looked over to Ruby who was staring blankly down at the bed sheets.

"Really, we have it completely under control with our doctor," he reassured, before looking back at Ruby, "and you're already feeling much better now, aren't you darling?"

The slight force in Steven's tone furthered Tom's distrust in him. Ruby moved only her eyes to look at her father and weakly smiled at him with a nod.

"Sir, we've got a bed on the neurology unit for your daughter. At least let them evaluate her." Tom appealed with clear frustration.

"She'll be much more comfortable at home," Steven countered, "Isn't that right, Ruby?" Steven did not even look to Ruby for a response.

Tom immediately eyed Ruby, trying to find any sort of response. She seemed numb, unaltered.

"Do you think you're feeling well enough?" Tom asked her directly, looking past Steven, as if he weren't there.

Ruby looked to Steven silently. Steven looked back over his shoulder and immediately jumped in.

"She's never been one for hospitals, I'm afraid," Steven chuckled quietly.

Tom was fed up.

"I'm sorry, but I can't allow you to leave," Tom said bluntly with no compromise in his voice.

"You can't possibly keep us here," Steven sneered, "This is my daughter and this is what's best. Now if you'll excuse me."

Tom stood in disbelief as Steven turned around, crouching to collect his belongings.

Ruby straightened subtly, catching Tom's attention. She locked her eyes onto his; her eyes were wide and full of wild fear. Her expression tensed with panic as she looked at him. She silently and rapidly shook her head, tears welling in her eyes.

Tom's face dropped, realizing the Ruby was finally signaling for help. He shifted, thinking of something he could say to Steven before he turned back around, but he was interrupted.

Ruby began to scream. This was a perfect distraction. Tom couldn't be completely sure if Ruby had fabricated the distraction, or if the stress of the situation had truly triggered another episode. Regardless, he jumped into action, immediately arriving at Ruby's side.

"I need help in here, please!" he turned, shouting out towards the ward.

"What's happening?" Steven demanded.

"Ruby, you're okay," Tom reassured her, taking out his penlight. He ignored Steven.

Zoe, Tess and a multitude of other nurses hurried into the room. The head of the trolley was laid flat. Ruby kept her eyes tightly shut, continuing to yelp.

"Hey, I need you to look at me Ruby," Tom said slowly. Ruby forced her eyes open as he passed the beam of light over them.

"Tell me! What's happening?" Steven yelled again.

The nurses essentially disregarded Steven as well. They began to move around Steven, quickly bumping him outside. A nurse stated they needed room to work and escorted him to the waiting area.

Ruby's pupils were normal and her vitals had hardly strayed from average. Tom knew that she was probably feigning this episode. He spoke quietly into Ruby's ear. "Your dad's gone," he said, "You're okay, Ruby."

Her cries slowed, but they were replaced by sobs. She rolled onto her side and curled herself into a ball. The nurses stood, slightly confused as to why her condition had changed.

"Gives us a moment," He softly directed the nurses. The cubicle cleared out, leaving just Tom and Ruby, as Tess stood off in the corner. Tom pulled a chair up to Ruby's bedside, though she did not look at him. He spoke to her so gently.

"Ruby," He said quietly, "We found a bus pass from this morning in your wallet. Did you really ride your bike to the hospital today?" He asked quietly.

Ruby shook her head, still not looking at Tom.

"Can you tell me what really happened?" Tom asked.

A/N: Are you ready for Ruby's full story? What will it be? Can Tom help her, or will Ruby be hurt once again? Review if you would like to predict!