Nerves still so raw from the trial, she can't fight it anymore. Helena's form shakes from silent sobs, flooded with different emotions - guilt at telling, the bitter unfairness of everything she's been through, the stress of yesterday, fear at being perceived, and not knowing what to actually do about any of it. She cries, and she feels like a small girl again, but at least there is a friend nearby to hold her, with strong arms and a steady presence.
So the answer to Erin is a decided no. She's not fine. She hasn't been fine since she stepped on this boat.
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So the answer to Erin is a decided no. She's not fine. She hasn't been fine since she stepped on this boat.