So, I absolutely love Ethan Hardy as a character, he is so sweet and funny so I decided to write a fanfic based around him. I've decided to write about the crash he was in with Connie, Ash, Tess and Lily. I hope you enjoy it and please remember to review what you think, any questions you have or any suggestions!
Chapter 1:
All was quiet in Holby as Ethan set off to his early shift in the ED. Locking the door behind him Ethan popped the set of shiny keys in his bag before departing on his walk to work leaving his abandoned car outside.
Walking down the street he could feel the chill in the air on his cheeks as he pulled his scarf further up his face to try and keep warm. He forgot how cold it could get at 4am. He didn't start work until 5am but it took him about 45 minutes to walk to work and he didn't want to be late.
As Ethan zigzagged his way through the streets being careful not to slip on the odd icy patches he eventually rounded the corner to see the hospital dominating the skyline in front of him like a mountain.
The red automatic doors sprang open as the young doctor approached them, welcoming him into the ED. As he entered the waiting area he could tell it was going to be a hectic shift as there seemed to be a backlog from the previous shift. Ethan smiled as he saw the sight. There is no such thing as a quiet shift in the ED.
Making his way to the staff room to place his belongings in his locker, Ethan stopped as he heard a familiar chirpy voice calling his name.
"Dr Hardy! Walked in again have we?" Zoe asked as she opened the staff room door, holding it open as Ethan followed her in.
"Yes. It was very enjoyable actually." Ethan said trying to sound honest but in truth he was cold and tired from the early morning walk. He hadn't had much sleep and the walk had used up a lot of his remaining energy but he was determined to stay motivated for his shift.
"Course," Zoe said sarcastically as she raised her eyebrows at Ethan who grinned back at her. "Why didn't you just drive in?" Zoe asked simply as she rummaged around in the cupboards looking for something.
"It's a...er...new thing I've started to get fitter." Ethan spluttered hoping that Zoe would fall for it. The truth is, since the crash Ethan hasn't been able to get in a car. It fills him with dread even just thinking about it. He has walked everywhere since it happened and he is still having nightmares about it. He doesn't want anyone to find out that he isn't coping.
"Since when do you care about fitness?" Zoe questioned as she paused briefly, taking her head out of the cupboard she was searching to look confusingly at Ethan. He was the last person she thought would care about fitness.
"It's never too late to start." Ethan replied simply before returning to his locker where he removed his coat, placing it in his locker before picking up his stethoscope and wrapping it around his neck. He shut his locker and made sure it was locked before turning around.
"Bingo!" He suddenly heard Zoe shout as he glanced over to see that she found what she needed before hurrying out of the room leaving Ethan alone. She seemed to have fallen for the story which Ethan was grateful about but he had no idea how much longer he would be able to keep it a secret for.