ooh first fan fic! Anyway i came up with this on the train to Wakefield and now I'm uplaoding it! WOW!! please R R! I think this will probably come to 10 chapters roughly and this one is set 2 years before the rest, but fear not! it will all make sense when I've finished.

enjoy!

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Dr Robert Hoffman sighed as he glanced at the silver digital clock on his desk,

"Where are they?"

He muttered to himself, as he paced his spacious office when suddenly Dr Derek Stiles and his assistant, Angie Thompson burst through the door.

"We're so sorry we're late" Angie gasped, "an emergency patient was brought in and none of the on-call doctors were free so-"

"It's quite alright nurse Thompson, if a patient's life was at risk, then I fully understand." Dr Hoffman interrupted.

"You wanted to see us sir?" asked Derek with a small smile on his face.

"Yes I did," Dr Hoffman paused, "I'm not sure how to tell you this"

"Is something wrong sir?" Derek was worried now.

"A … problem has come up in Angeles Bay and in London, England. It's another GUILT outbreak. Nurse Thompson, I'm sending you to Caduceus Europe until the situation has calmed down."

This was met with silence until Angie, her voice cracking, asked, "How long is it estimated to take?"

"1 year minimum, it could take nearly 5 years if it is allowed to escalate further"

"I … I accept the mission."

"Thank you nurse Thompson, I only ask you because I know you have a lot of experience with GUILT"

Angie nodded stiffly

"Now I believe you have work to attend to, you will be leaving tomorrow"

Dr Hoffman sighed as the young doctor and nurse hurriedly left his office.

Angie held back sobs until she left the office, but then she couldn't help herself but to cry her heart out.

"Angie! What's wrong? Derek asked, concerned as he wrapped his arms around her.

"I… I don't… want… to… to leave!" Angie sobbed into his chest, "I can't go for… for 5 years!"

"Hey! Dr Hoffman said it could only take a year! Don't cry Angie." Derek tried to soothe her to no success, he sighed and rocked her in his arms, stroking her hair until she calmed down. 10 minutes later, Angie stopped crying and looked up into Derek's hazel eyes with a wavering smile,

"Yes, it isn't all that long really is it? I just wasn't thinking straight. Thank you for looking after me,"

"I don't mind Angie, just please promise me one thing?"

"Anything,"

"Keep in touch?"

"I'll try,"

"Thank you."

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Oooh! Angie and Derek are splitting up!! Cliffy! Anyway please review!