He had the test results in his hands. The test results that shattered his world. The results that showed he was not Matilda's father. But, that was not the worst of it. Yes, it was bad that Matilda wasn't his. Yes, it was bad that Taylor had lied to him again, but what shook him even more was realising that Ethan, the man he grew up with, the man who was his support, his safety net might not be his brother. He screamed. How was he going to tell him? How was he going to tell Ethan that not only would he lose a niece but, he would also lose a brother? Cal knew telling him would break his heart, the news was already breaking his. Although Cal knew Ethan was going to have learn the truth sooner or later, he decided for now he would not tell him. He couldn't bear to see the hurt in Ethan's eyes when he learnt that they were not brothers. For now he would keep quiet, for Ethan's sake. Cal sat on the sofa and buried his head in his hands, tears rolling down as the news began to sink in. Cal was busy lost in his thoughts when he felt a hand on his shoulder. He wiped his tears away with his hands and looked up.

"What is it, Charlie?" Cal asked as he saw the expression on the other man's face.

Charlie hesitated. He wasn't sure if he wanted to tell Cal, not after the news he had just received about Matilda and possible about Ethan, but he had the right to know. Charlie sat down beside Cal before answering. Cal noticed Charlie didn't speak right away. This delay only caused Cal's heart to tighten even more. Why was Charlie reluctant to talk to him? Cal waited for Charlie to talk. It took Charlie quite awhile for him to start the conversation, eventually he did.

"Uh, I know this hasn't been an easy day for you, Cal. Not since the incident with Matilda, but we've just had a call. There's been a crash."

"So?" Cal inquired not liking where the conversation was heading.

"I'm afraid Ethan's been involved in the crash."

Cal's heart stopped beating for a minute. Even though Ethan may not be his brother, he still cared for him. And the thought that he might lose him frightened Cal even more. Ethan was still his little brother in his heart and he always will.

"Is he okay?" Cal asked, his voice cracking slightly as he looked at Charlie.

Charlie shook his head.

"I don't know. All I know is what Dixie and Iain have told me. They should be here in 10."

"I want to treat him."

"No. Absolutely not."

"Please, Charlie." Cal begged.

"No. You stay here. I'll update you as soon as I have any news."

Charlie left Cal in the staffroom and headed back out to reception. 10 minutes later the double doors to the ED swung open and Dixie along with Iain strolled in. Someone was missing. Charlie, Lofty and Robyn looked at the two paramedics and then to each other. They knew what was coming, they just didn't want to believe it.

"Ethan?" Charlie inquired although he already knew the answer. Dixie and Iain nodded their heads. The entire department stood in shock as silence overtook them.