Author's note: I was sitting in my room last night and I heard this song, which really wouldn't fit SCRUBS in anyway, and this idea popped into my head. I sat and sat and sat trying to forget it but I couldn't and I'm crazy and writing another story. But I hope you guys enjoy this and I hope I write it well enough for you guys.

Having said that, I am changing some things about this story? Robin isn't going to have HIV just because I think I'll stick with one serious topic at a time and I think it will make the story flow better. Not to mention that you learn in the first chapter that she has just moved to PC, so nothing with Stone or Jason has happened. Robin hasn't been to town before, Patrick is still the neurosurgeon but I think I'm going to change his attitude a bit. He's still going to be his cocky self but it's not going to be so obvious. I think that is about it for now. If I think of anything else I'll let you guys know.

Summary: There is a new doctor at General Hospital. She seems really shy and keeps to herself a lot, but slowly she is coming out of her shell. As time goes on and as she starts to get to know her colleagues better, they start to notice unexplained injuries and bruises. What happens when her colleagues catch on to what is happening to her? Will her secret be revealed? And how will Patrick Drake, her closest friend at the hospital, react?

P.S. The first chapter is pretty uneventful but it's building up the relationships, meeting each other for the first time. Oh and remember that feedback is my friend.

Yall ready? Here we go again…

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Danger in the Unknown

Chapter One:

The elevator rose from one floor to the next, seemingly taking hours and not merely seconds. Yet another first day at yet another hospital, in a new town. It was quickly becoming their routine. Hell, they hadn't finished unpacking in the last town they were in before they were loading up the car again. Maybe things would be different here? Maybe things would be better?

The elevator slowed and stopped, the doors slid open slowly revealing the calmest hospital atmosphere she had ever seen. Definitely a change from the other hospitals she had worked at. Consciously she ran her hands over her outfit smoothing any imperfections, fluffed her hair, and ran a finger around her lips fixing her lip gloss. Up ahead, standing behind the desk was a petite brunette dressed in a pair of pink scrubs, her hair pulled back into a messy ponytail. 'Here goes nothing.' She thought as she approached the brunette.

"Can I help you?" She smiled and asked cheerfully.

"Uh, yeah. I think this is the right floor. I'm Robin. Robin Scorpio. I'm supposed to be starting work here today."

"So you're the new doctor we have heard so much about!" Her smile grew and she extended her hand. "I'm Elizabeth Spencer."

"It's nice to meet you." Robin smiled slightly. 'There really isn't much reason to learn names; we probably won't be here very long.' Robin said to herself.

"Nurse Spencer, Mr. Thomas in 412 needs a new IV." Another woman said, walking up behind them.

"Epiphany, this is Robin Scorpio. The new doctor who is going to give Patrick a run for his money." Her eyes twinkled and her smile grew even larger, if that were possible, when she told this to… Epiphany?

Epiphany gave a small smile, "It's nice to meet you doctor. My name is Epiphany Johnson and we will be working closely together." She paused for a moment looking for a chart. "I am a very simple lady, I like to have fun but when it's time to work, it's time to work." Her eyes rose to meet Robin's. "It's nice meeting you." Turning to Elizabeth she said, "She Dr. Scorpio around a bit and introduce her to everyone." Her eyebrows rose at 'everyone.' "I'll take care of Mr. Thomas' IV."

"She certainly is intimidating, isn't she?" Liz asked as they began walking down the hallway. "She really isn't that bad, she is just serious when it comes to her job. You saw how quiet it was back there, that's her. She keeps the doctors on their toes and the patients get through faster." She paused in front of a door before pushing it and walking in. "She one of the strongest, courageous women I know. She was a single mother and still managed to put her son through college." Elizabeth sighed and motioned around her. "Well this is the locker room and this is your locker; nothing too special. You'll want to come in here and change at the beginning and the end of your shift. You'll want to take an occasional shower and they are through that door. And when you are working double shifts or something, there is a napping room through there for the doctors."

Robin nodded shyly as she moved past Elizabeth and opened the door. Placing her purse inside, she closed the door and turned to Elizabeth to finish their tour.

"So what brings you to Port Charles?" Elizabeth asked once they were back in the hallway and headed to their next destination.

Robin shrugged, "Just looking for a change of scenery."

Elizabeth nodded, "Port Charles isn't exactly most people's choice for a change. We're a small town but we have the crime and danger of New York City. But," she continued, "It doesn't really touch you unless you get involved with that world and those people. Which I suggest not doing…"

"We're just looking for a change, something different."

"We?"

"Yeah…" Robin suddenly grew uncomfortable. "Me and my boyfriend Johnathon."

"Aw, that's nice. I'm sure I'll meet him eventually. Port Charles is still a small town no matter what the citizens happen to be doing; we still know everyone and everything that happens in their life." She smiled, "Which isn't always a good thing."

'No, that definitely isn't a good thing.' Robin thought to herself.

"Hello ladies." A strong male voice came from behind him.

"Good morning, Dr. Drake." Elizabeth replied. "This is that new doctor we heard about, Robin Scorpio." She introduced the two.

"It's nice to finally meet the competition." He smiled and offered his hand.

'He is gorgeous.' Robin thought. And he was. He was at least a foot, maybe two, taller that she was and his smile… She could tell he was in shape and strong by his grip on her hand and those eyes… she could get lost in those eyes. "Nice to meet you." She managed.

"Will you be joining me in the operating room today?"

"Uh, I'm not sure. I haven't met with Alan Quartermaine yet…"

"Alright. Well it was nice meeting you." His attention shifted to Elizabeth, giving orders on a patient. He smiled slyly at Robin before turning and walking away. It was Elizabeth's voice that brought her back to reality. "My goodness, that man is fine." She giggled and sighed. "Sometimes it's a shame that I'm married."

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By the end of her eight hour shift, Robin had been thrown up on, sutured a knife wound, almost killed a patient, and helped save a life. The latter having just been in the operating room with Patrick Drake; an operation that she was only supposed to observe. But when she noticed the change on the monitor and no one seemed to, she had to speak up. It was here job to save him.

The two walked down the hall smiling and deep in conversation, stopping in front of the waiting area. "Seriously, that was a great save in there. If it hadn't been for you we would have lost him."

Robin blushed and bowed her head. "It was nothing. I was just doing my job."

"Don't look now but I think Patrick has a crush." Elizabeth smiled, walking up behind Epiphany. "Look how he is standing, leaning toward her."

"It looks like this Dr. Scorpio is going to give Dr. Drake a run for his money is more ways than one." Epiphany commented.

"She says she is in a relationship with some guys named Johnathon but it's obvious she is attracted to Patrick. Look at that blush on her cheeks and she is shuffling her feet."

Epiphany shook her head, smiling, "As long as it doesn't affect the patient care, whatever they do or don't do is up to them." She glanced in their direction and smiled before grabbing a few charts and walking away.

"What do you say we get some dinner? Celebrate the completion of your first day and that great save?" Patrick offered and flashed that smile with that dimple…

Robin's own smile faded and she took a quick step back. "I-I can't…" She stammered. "I-uh- I am with somebody."

"Oh well, some other time the." He turned to walk away. "I'll see you tomorrow Dr. Scorpio."

She watched him walk away, her stomach doing flips. He had just asked her out and she turned him down. That gorgeous man wanted to have dinner with her and she wanted so badly to accept but she knew what would be waiting for her at home if she was late, what was already waiting for her. But not even that could wipe the smile off her face as she headed back from the locker room fresh out of her scrubs and back in her normal clothing. "Goodnight Elizabeth. I'll see you tomorrow."

"Goodnight Dr. Scorpio." Elizabeth smiled knowingly. "See you tomorrow."

Today had gone surprisingly easy. There had been a couple mishaps but it was only her first day, which was to be expected. And for once, she wasn't treated like the outcast; she was welcomed with open arms. 'Maybe this wouldn't be half bad,' Robin smiled and waved as the doors slid closed and she headed home.