"So you're sure you're okay with taking him for the weekend?" Nikolas asked his grandmother
"Of course I'm sure. You go and do you for the weekend and me and Spencer will have a good time together. I have lots of things planed for us to do."
"Okay then I guess I'll see you two Monday."
Spencer went over to his father and gave him a big hug and was given on in return.
"You be good for Grandma Leslie okay?"
"Okay dad."
Nikolas watched his son and grandmother walk off into the distance. He deiced to finish what was left from his coffee and then left some bills on the table he was seated at. Once he left Kelly's he realized he had nothing to do. He thought maybe a walk around would help clear his mind. Ever since he saw AJ kiss Liz the night of the fireworks he had been a mess. Maybe it was time to come to terms with the fact Liz moved on and he should too. After a few minutes of aimless walking he found himself on the docks. That's when he heard the sounds of someone sniffling. When he looked over at the nearby bench he saw Britt the girl he met on Fourth of July sitting on there with her head in her hands.
"Britt?" Nikolas asked.
Britt quickly lifted her head up and saw Nikolas standing a few feet from her.
"Oh Nikolas hi." She said quickly wiping her eyes.
"Is everything okay?" He asked as he took a seat next to her on the bench.
"Yes…actually…no. I just got kicked out of where I've been staying."
"How come?"
"I don't think I told you but I've been staying with my baby's father's girlfriend. I got into a fight with her and her gay roommate Felix and this afternoon and they basically kicked me out. I didn't even have time to grab all my stuff."
"That's horrible."
"I don't even know what I'm going to do. The hospital said they couldn't afford to pay me for being on maternity this long. So I have no money coming in. I mean I have savings but with no money coming in I'll be broke in no time. And my baby is due in 5 months. What kind of mother doesn't have a home to bring her baby to?!" Britt said as she started to sob.
"Hey come here." Nikolas said as he pulled her into his arms.
Britt tried to fight her tears but she just couldn't. She felt like a fool for crying in front of him but it did feel nice to have someone hold her.
"It will be okay, we'll figure something out." Nikolas told her as he rubbed her back.
That's when it hit him. Why doesn't Britt stay with him? He has plenty of room and the place will feel less lonely with someone else in it. Nikolas gently let go of Britt and had her look at him.
"I have an idea. Why don't you come stay with me?"
Britt blinked her eyes a couple of times before she again went to wipe her eyes. But before she could Nikolas pulled out a handkerchief and handed it to her.
"I can't come stay with you."
"Why not?"
"Well for one this is only the second time we've been in each other's company."
She said wiping her eyes.
"So? It will give us a chance to get to know each other more."
"Are you sure I mean like I said we barely no each other."
"Yes I'm sure."
"Well it's very nice of you but I don't want to burden you with my problems."
"It's not a burden I promise."
"Plus the stuff that I have that's not in storage is at Sabrina and Felix's and I have to go get my things from there that is if they'll let me."
"Like I said it's not a burden so don't worry about it. And I can get my butler to go and get your things and bring them back to my place. "
"Nikolas this is beyond generous I don't know how I'll ever repay you."
Nikolas got up from the bench and looked down at Britt.
"There's no need to repay me. Just say you'll come stay with me." Nikolas said as he extended his hand to her.
"…Yes I'll come stay with you." Britt said with a smile before she grabbed Nikolas's hand and walked off the docks with him.
