Welcome to my first fan fic. Feedback is welcome! Updating is subject to time available for writing, and my muse.
Hope you enjoy.
Disclaimer: I don't own BATB. Otherwise we'd already have several seasons guaranteed.
- Saturday, 6th October, 2012 -
Catherine Chandler rushed into the ER of St. Luke's hospital with her younger sister Heather. They wait a few minutes to be checked in, with Heather holding an ice pack to her forehead. When the aide at the desk asks what happened, Catherine explains, "She was hit with a pop fly at a softball game we were watching."
"Oh, the annual Police and Firefighter's game?" asks the aide.
"That's it", confirms Cat. "She was so distracted by all the players that she forgot to duck."
"Not fair," exclaims Heather, "you weren't any help either."
"No, but I was watching the game, not just the players."
"Like you know what was happening? You don't even like sports!"
"It's never too late to learn. Regardless, we're here to have your head examined, and be sure a bruise is all you're keeping as a souvenir."
"Right," said the aide, "I can understand the distraction; those guys are in here all the time. Not to worry, we'll get you looked at shortly."
"Thanks, so much," replied Heather.
"I'm her sister, so I can help with the paperwork. What do you need?" asked Cat.
The aide took some basic information, including Heather's insurance, then sent the girls off to complete a medical history form. About an hour later, a pretty redhead in scrubs and a white lab coat walked out a nearby door and called Heather's name.
"Hi, I'm Dr. Alex Moore, but you can just call me Dr. Alex. Sorry for the wait, but we're a bit short staffed today, which is why I've come to get you myself." She ushers them into a small room with a bed, counter and cabinets, and encourages Heather to sit on the bed. "So, I see you were hit by a softball?"
"That's right," confirms Heather. "The boys, and my sister, all insisted I get it checked out."
"Well," interjects Cat, "you did black out for a minute."
"Better safe than sorry," soothes Dr. Alex, "Let's have a look. Can you lower the ice pack?"
Heather brings the ice pack down to reveal a bump on her forehead that's visibly discolored.
"Oh, they were right to have you come in, especially if you blacked out. We'll do some basic tests here, and then I'll send you up for a CT scan, so we can be sure you're all right."
Dr. Alex has Heather perform some basic memory tests, checks her vision and hearing, as well as balance and reflexes. Cat is concerned about her sister, but can't help be a bit amused as Heather balances on one foot, then covers one eye. However, she's encouraging, as only siblings can be.
"Looking good for a head case, Heth."
"You're just jealous of all the attention the guys gave me at the game."
"No thanks, I'm holding out for Mr. Right, not the variety pack."
"To be honest, I was hoping for a cute doctor to flirt with. You have any of those here, Dr. Alex?"
"The only one on in the ER today is my fiancé," responded the doctor as she made some notes on Heather's chart. "But I'm pretty sure the doctor on duty in the CT and xRay lab is 'your type', and I'm still going to schedule you for a scan to be safe, even though your tests here all check out fine."
"Please don't encourage her, doctor. She doesn't need the help," groaned Cat, good naturedly.
"Not a problem, we like to be sure all our patients' needs are met," the doctor joked. "It's good for the Customer Satisfaction Exit survey."
"Thanks so much Doc!" enthused Heather. "I'll be sure to give you a good score on my survey!"
"Fabulous! Another satisfied customer! Now, let's get you on your way to see your new romance. Here's a new ice pack, and your paperwork. I'm also going to give you a prescription for the pain and swelling. As long as they don't see anything on the scan, you can take these as needed, up to 2 every 4 hours. You can keep using ice for the rest of the day, as that will help with the swelling."
"Thank you, Dr. Alex," Cat grinned, "We appreciate your help, and your sense of humor."
"Yes, thank you," added Heather.
"You're welcome. It's a pleasure to deal with someone in a good mood, despite a trip to the ER. Now, be sure to take the paperwork with you. To get to the lab, just take a right out of this room, go to the end of the corridor, then take a left. The lab will be on the left, and there are signs, so you should be able to find it no problem. It was nice to meet you both, but I hope I don't see either of you again too soon."
"At least not in the ER," responded Cat. "Out, right, end of corridor, left and lab on the left?"
"That's right," confirmed the doctor, "Feel better Heather."
"Thanks Doctor. Let's go, Cat."
As Dr. Alex left the room, Cat gathered up the paperwork. "All right Heth, that's everything. You ready?"
"Yes, please. I just want to go home and lie down."
"Well, I'm pretty sure this test is lying down, so that should be about your speed right now."
The two continued quietly joking as they walked down the corridor towards the lab.
Don't worry. Vincent is in chapter 2.