Hi again, it's the summer holidays for all of us who are at or work in schools - yey! So I'm hoping that I get hit with the inspiration stick and that all I want to do is write for our boys.

This is a story I've been writing notes for for a while now, before the summer trailer came out. It's an explosion but nothing to do with the one on the trailer. Obviously it features the boys (well men) with some of our other favourites popping up. Hope you like it.

As usual I don't own anyone that you recognise - I just borrow them to hurt them every so often.

An Explosive Cocktail

Dr Ethan Hardy sighed deeply as he signed the set of notes in front of him and placed them in the out tray. Another patient discharged and only two hours into his shift. He ran a hand through his hair and adjusted his glasses. He was already bone tired from studying, so a ten hour shift was last on his list of priorities.

"Good evening Ethan," a voice called from behind him.

"Good evening Lily, how's it going?"

The young doctor smiled sweetly at him, "Very well. I've already seen many patients...it certainly is busy tonight."
"Isn't it always when all you want to do is sleep," he sighed.

"Everything alright Ethan?" Lily asked with concern.

"Oh yes. I'm just tired and a little grumpy. I'm studying every hour god sends, except when I'm working, then I'm trying to make sure I give Cal enough time to study by being as quiet as I can at home. I just don't know why he doesn't want to study with me? We're doing the same thing after all, we could probably help each other," he took a deep breath, "I'm sorry Lily - you didn't need to hear me moaning."

Lily placed a hand on his shoulder, "That's what friends do Ethan, and I'm here any time you need me."

Ethan smiled his thanks, unaware of the butterfiles tumbling around the young woman's stomach.

"Right, it seems to be quiet at the moment - coffee?" Ethan asked his colleague, who accepted immediately. As they walked to the staff room, he glanced over towards the coffee shop usually manned by the beautiful Barista Honey, but the shutter was down and Ethan felt a pang of disappointment run through him.

Just as they were about to enter the staff room, a massive boom filled the air around them - the whole place shuddering around them. Lily looked at Ethan in shock, "What on earth?"

Ethan shrugged his shoulders, waiting to see what followed. It was obvious that an explosion had occurred but where? That was the question.

Suddenly a flurry of people tumbled into the ED. Most were covered in dust and dirt, although one or two had some cuts and bruises, "What happened?" Lily demanded.

"The pub's exploded..." one of the young men she was tending to told her.

Ethan, who was next to them, looked up, his face paling, his blood running cold. He quickly passed some gauze to an assisting nurse, turned on his heel and dashed out of the ED.

He pushed his way through the oncoming tide of people until he felt the cold, evening air. There was screaming and crying filling the air, but Ethan heard none of it once he had turned to look at the scene.

To him it looked like half the pub had gone! Smoke filled the air as debris rained down around him, "Ethan! Ethan mate are you alright?"

He spun round to see Dixie and Ian running towards him with Big Mac following in their wake, "What? Yes...yes...I wasn't in there..."

Dixie and Ian nodded as they left him to tend to the wounded. Big Mac, who could see that Ethan was struggling to take in what was happening, came up beside him and placed a hand on his arm, "Shall we see if we can help?" he asked gently. Ethan looked surprised to see him, but nodded his agreement and let the older man guide him to where he was needed.

As they approached the pub, the crying and screams intensified. Ethan felt a painful lump form in his throat, but he pushed it down, he needed to be professional, people were counting on him.

He spent the next, who knew how much time, triaging at the scene. So far, thankfully, no-one had lost their life - a miracle in itself!

As he scurried through the chaos before him, he failed to notice a stumbling form emerging from the smoke.

"Max!" He heard Dixie shout the young porters name. He spun round to see him almost on his knees. He dashed towards him, panic squeezing at his chest, "Max?"

He caught hold of him as he stumbled, easing his hold slightly as Max audibly winced. He managed to steady the young porter, who looked at him with tears in his eyes, "Ethan?"

Ethan nodded at the obviously shocked man, "Yes, it's me. I'll take care of you."

Max gripped onto Ethan's scrubs, a tear falling down his cheek, "Ethan...Cal's in there..."

Leaving the first chapter there - evil or what? Hee hee. Will try to update asap if you want me to!