During the three days Serena "lay flat," she was treated like a patient with a broken bone.

Helen was so anxious that she would nag Serena even when she picked up her phone, which gave Serena a headache and forced her to take an extra day of rest.

On the day she returned to work, she wore long sleeves and pants to cover her injuries, and Elliot cooperated seamlessly, helping her keep everything under wraps. As a result, no one seemed to notice her occasional clumsiness.

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