Standing behind the tree trunk, Dr. Nelson stood there summoning all his patience.
He was unable to stand the ruckus that was being created by Vikram. He wanted to do something about the whole situation. He had dialled 911, but he knew that it was going to take some time before the police could arrive and anything could happen between now and then.
He didn't want to come in front of her. Didn't want to look her in the eye for he knew that he would not be able to hide his feeling any more. Hiding away from her was the best thing that he could do, but when he saw her slump on the stage, his heart just stopped.
He could not think of right or wrong any more and his head was clouded when he heard a familiar voice in his head.
"Help her out!"
"Go and help her Jaby!"
"You cannot be a coward now!"