Complete story — includes the ending
Charlotte returns to work after her assault, but when anyone tries to talk to her, she bristles and states she wishes to be left alone. Addison and Sheldon deal with a case of a wife who inexplicably beats her husband, and find out that her cancer has spread. Despite surgery to remove it they are ultimately unsuccessful. Cooper and Pete deal with a case of a young girl with cancer who needs chemotherapy again but her father wishes to try a shaman instead. Cooper goes to court to advocate for the child, and after revealing her own wishes and concerns, she receives the chemo and the shamanistic rituals. Addison tells Sam about Charlotte's rape, and Sam hints to Violet about it in hopes that she can help. When Sheldon reveals to Violet that the man he questioned in police custody admitted to raping someone, both he and Violet conclude that Charlotte was the likely victim. Violet confides to Charlotte about her own experience of rape back in college. Addison confesses she took a rape kit from Charlotte against her wishes and placed it in storage. She decides to report the kit to the police, to assist in finding the man responsible.
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