Andrew got onto his hands and knees as he groaned. The side of his face throbbed in pain. Testing his jaw, nothing felt broken but he definitely tasted blood, he must have bit his lip. Getting up he staggered as he tried to regain his sense of balance. Finally recovering his footing he went after James.<br/><br/>Reaching out, he grabbed James by the shoulder turning him around and punched him in the face in return. James fell to the side as he too groaned in pain. Andrew touched his lip to find blood on his fingers, he won't hear the end of it from mom. "Is that all you have to say for yourself?" he asked as he took a few steps back trying to give James space if not trying to remain cautious. "You're doing your best? Shouldn't it be obvious that your best isn't enough anymore? You don't need help- heck I had to help to make sure Rila, a complete stranger, didn't die last night. And you're right I don't know anything, that's why I don't want to make an enemy of you, cause I can't help her without you."<br/><br/>He glanced at Rila to find her by the truck her head turned away from the scene. He faced James and said, "We can go about this all day. But I'm involved now. Go ahead and try to beat me up, but Rila doesn't need that right now. She needs to go to the hospital." Taking a chance he took a step closer to James and leaned forward and spoke softly. "You can stay with her. I never said anything about you not being allowed to be with her. I just really want to help and it's annoying to see how Rila refuses the help she obviously needs."