Ok, so after watching Saturday's episode (31st March S26 E29 'Saturday Night Fever') I just had to write another Zoe and Nick fic! It's only going to be a one shot though. The first part of the fic is the actual dialogue, with a few small changes, from the episode and then after that, it's all my own. Any spelling and grammar mistakes are my own fault!
Disclaimer: I do not own any characters or any dialogue (:
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"You can't treat when you've been drinking. You know that!" shouted Nick as he began pacing up and down the office. Zoe sighed heavily and continued swinging her legs from the cabinet she was sitting on. Linda shot her a sorry glance which Zoe barely even noticed.
"Those fluids probably saved her life. She was tackycardic, she would have gone into PEA!" Zoe retaliated. She couldn't believe Nick was being so harsh. She had saved the girl's life and all he bothered about was if a complaint was made.
"What did you want us to do? Stand there and let her die? It was lucky we were there!" Linda cut in, trying to defend Zoe's actions. Nick turned round and leant over the desk, looking menacingly at the younger nurse.
"We have a GMC hearing coming up! Tonight, I've been trying to clear the staff from an allegation of assault by an irate relative" said Nick. Simultaneously, Zoe and Linda moved their dishevelled hair off of their faces as their boss continued his angry lecture about the consequences of treating a patient while under the influence of alcohol. "I do not need any more stress. What were you thinking of Zoe?" Nick began to wave his hands at Zoe frustrated. "The last thing we need at this juncture is to be laid vulnerable to more investigations.
"I made the decision to cannulate. We did it successfully. We saved her life. No one can complain!" pleaded Zoe.
"If she deteriorates which she is very likely to do, anyone can complain!" exclaimed Nick, making an extreme emphasis on the word 'very likely'. Linda shook her head at this argument progressing between her two colleagues and twisted round to face Zoe.
"It was my fault not hers" said Linda, sounding fed up. Zoe shot a surprised glance and immediately tried to protect Linda from any blame that was to be placed upon them.
"No it wasn't!" argued Zoe. Zoe knew how much Linda wanted to get Joe and Brittany back and she couldn't let Linda get into any trouble as that would most likely hinder her chances.
"Yes it was. I made you do it!" said Linda.
"No you didn't!" Zoe added but she was cut short by Nick.
"I don't care whose fault it was!" bellowed Nick. He was completely sick of this conversation. This was the last straw for Linda who looked at Nick angrily, amazed at how unfair he was being.
"She saved that girls life and you know what Nick? You would have done that same, I know you would have" Linda shouted, pointing at Nick. Nick frowned at her, noticing she hadn't addressed him formally.
"Mr Jordan to you!" said Nick.
"I think she's still drunk" said Zoe, cringing slightly at the younger woman's words.
"No I'm not" Linda said adamantly "She deserves praise, not a telling off. You should be proud of her... just like you used to be" Linda tailed off as she had just realised what she had just said. She was only remembering their conversation earlier in the club when Zoe had talked about being in a relationship with Nick.
"What's that supposed to mean?" questioned Nick. His tone was softer than before, making his voice sound more like a whisper.
"It doesn't matter" Linda tried to backtrack from what she'd just said but Nick was determined to find out what she meant by her comment. All the while, Zoe sat silently upon the cabinet, her eyes closed. She wished that she could be anywhere else but this room.
"Come on Linda, what do you mean by 'just like you used to be'" pressed Nick, sounding more annoyed.
"I just meant when you two were together" murmured Linda. Zoe and Nick took this silence to look at each other, emotion filled deep within their eyes.
"Linda, you can go now" said Nick, breaking the quietness. Linda gave Zoe an apologetic glance and hurriedly exited the office. She couldn't believe what she had just said. Linda wandered over towards the nurse's station and put her head in her hands. She felt a light hand on her shoulder and lifted her head to see Lenny staring down at her.
"You ok?" asked Lenny as Linda shook her head.
"Nope. I've probably lost my job and on top of that, I've landed Zoe right in it with Nick" sighed Linda.
"Nothing new there then" smirked Lenny. Linda frowned and placed her head back on the worktop.
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"What did you say to her Zoe?" asked Nick, sitting down in his office chair, resting himself against the back of it. Zoe, who was still sitting on the cabinet, shrugged and continued to look at the floor.
"It was just harmless banter. Nothing more" mumbled Zoe. She could feel Nick watching her but she somehow didn't have the courage to look at him.
"But our relationship must have occurred somewhere in your conversation" continued Nick. Their failed relationship wasn't something he particularly wanted to discuss but in one way, it seemed like the right time to talk, considering it was just he and Zoe in the room.
"Look, Linda was talking about sexy rich doctors and well, the subject of you cropped up" said Zoe, blushing a little. She felt so embarrassed admitting this to Nick and couldn't help noticing a small smirk creeping over his face.
"So you class me as sexy and rich do you?" smiled Nick as Zoe laughed slightly.
"I suppose I do" said Zoe. She jumped off of the cabinet and walked over to the desk of which Nick was sitting behind and perched herself on the edge. Nick returned Zoe's smile but then his face turned more serious and he lent forward towards his former lover.
"Look Zoe, we didn't really get a chance to talk about what happened"
"We did get a chance Nick but we chose not to acknowledge it" said Zoe truthfully. Nick nodded in agreement. After the breakup, there had always seemed to be an elephant in the room that neither of them were prepared to get rid of.
"We've got a chance to now though Zoe. We can change things now" Nick replied.
"I think I should probably go and get cleaned up, I feel awful" said Zoe, suddenly wanting to get out of Nick's office. To be honest, she just wanted to avoid the conversation that was likely to follow about why she lied about being pregnant. Zoe couldn't face that.
"I know you're reluctant to speak to me Zo but I think we would feel much better for it" said Nick. Zoe sighed but then she noticed how Nick had called her Zo. He hadn't done that since they were together and it made her feel a little more relaxed.
"Why don't I take you out for breakfast later eh? My treat? Maybe we could have a talk then?" asked Nick.
"What about Yvonne. Don't you have plans with her?" said Zoe. Nick's face fell as Zoe mentioned Yvonne's name. He hadn't realised that he had made it that obvious about their possible relationship.
"I didn't appreciate that you were aware of Yvonne and me" answered Nick.
"It was pretty noticeable Nick. You been like a love sick puppy!" Zoe laughed slightly as Nick turned red.
"That's a bit strong" Nick retaliated.
"Ok but you've got to admit, when she's been around, you've gotten a bit hot under the collar!" replied Zoe. Zoe pushed herself away from the desk and straightened up, smoothing down her black skirt as she did so. She looked back at Nick and caught a small grin on his face.
"What are you smiling at?" asked Zoe. Nick shrugged back at her, still grinning a little.
"You just look very nice in the that outfit"
"Oh, you always were a charmer" smiled Zoe in response. Being here with Nick sent her back to how it used to be. The two of them sharing subtle, inside jokes that no one else would notice.
"Seriously though Zoe, I can call Yvonne and tell her I can't make it. I'll arrange to see her another day. Right now, what's important is that you and me sit down and talk about what happened" Nick stood up and stood beside Zoe. He took her hand and squeezed it. It wasn't a romantic gesture by any means and they both knew that. Zoe was glad that Nick had found happiness in Yvonne and she didn't want to destroy what they had.
"I'd like that" replied Zoe, quietly.
"Right, we'll after our shifts, we can go to that little cafe in town, talk things through. I'll meet you in reception" instructed Nick and he put a friendly arm round Zoe.
"We'll get through this Zoe. We always do"
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So, how was that? As I said, I loved Saturday's episode and it just gave inspiration to write a fanfic! Reviews are greatly appreciated! (: I will be updating my other story 'In My Thoughts' soon!
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