I imagine Nikki being trapped in her mind, just watching her body do things she doesn’t want it to, and the whole time she’s fighting to take control and each time she does she thinks someone’s going to help her but then NO ONE FUCKING DOES 😭😭
My personal interpretation is that Nikki would have probably given Bear a chance if he had been honest with her, but that relationship wouldn't have lasted very long.
Bear doesn't really love Nikki. He loves the idea of her loving him. It wouldn't be sustainable.