A/N: Hey everybody! I know I promised more whumping in the near future so I'm just going to say right off that there is only minimal whump in this story. This one just came to me and demanded to be written. But I really do promise there will be more whump fics soon! In the meantime please enjoy!
Disclaimer: Not mine :(
It was 6:30 on a Tuesday morning. Hank rose early to run before the calls started coming in. On his way out he knocked loudly on Evan's door.
It was their system. He'd been Evan's alarm clock since they were kids. Getting his little brother up for school had always been a hassle, but fortunately Hank enjoyed the challenge. In his younger years Evan had been notorious for trying to stay in bed as a long as possible. More than once it had required Hank to physically remove his brother from the bed, Evan holding onto his Power Rangers sheets for dear life.
It was a habit that had carried into their adult lives, although it no longer required physical force. Now the younger Lawson set his own alarm clock to rise in the morning, but rarely got up before Hank knocked. Hank didn't mind his role. Although sometimes he got a surprise in the form of Paige after he rapped on the door. His brother needed to hang a sock out or something. This morning however there was only a disgruntled grunt and then a loud thump as Evan hurled a pillow at the door. Hank smiled and went on his way.
He ran on the beach for nearly an hour. Returning home he showered and dressed before heading for the kitchen. He was halfway down the stairs when his phone rang. "Hello?"
"Good morning, Dr. Lawson."
Hank paused at the bottom of the stairs. "Evan? I can see you."
Evan waved at him from the kitchen as he took a sip of coffe.
Hank held his phone above his head. "I'm hanging up now!" he yelled.
"Wait Hank no—aw," Evan moaned as his brother came toward him. "Why'd you hang up?"
"Because I can see you," Hank repeated. He poured himself a cup of coffee. "Why are you calling me from our kitchen?"
"Ah, it's not the why, it's the how," Evan said, holding up both hands.
"Henry!" Evan cried in exasperation, "I am using hands free, wire free, phone technology! Never has making phone calls been so easy! Look!" He grabbed his coffee mug with one hand and an orange with the other. "I can talk and use both hands at the same time!"
"I'm curious, did you also sign some sort of endorsement deal when you bought that thing?" Hank asked, sipping his coffee.
"This 'thing' is called SafeTalk. And do you think they'd send me free stuff if I were an endorser?"
"Who's giving you free stuff?" Divya asked as she came through the door.
"I'm going to start working for SafeTalk," Evan told her.
"Oh I love my SafeTalk!" Divya cried. "I can drive and talk on my phone at the same time and it's totally legal. You can even dictate texts so you don't take your eyes off the road. They're cutting down phone related car accidents by 30% every day."
"See Hank? Even Divya approves. You should get one."
"Talking on the phone still distracts you from driving," Hank told them. "And your driving is scary enough as it is. You don't need your attention on something else."
"What's wrong with my driving?" Divya asked, offended.
"Well…" Hank struggled for an appropriate response.
"It's like you're playing a game of Mario Kart and losing to Princess Peach," Evan told her.
"It is not!" Divya sputtered.
"It kind of is," Paige confirmed as she came into the kitchen.
"Really?" Divya asked sadly.
Paige nodded and patted her arm comfortingly before turning to kiss Evan. "Good morning."
"Driving abilities notwithstanding, I do not need a SafeTalk and I don't think you do either," Hank said. "This is why we have hands. To hold our phones."
"And that is why I'm the CFO and you're the doctor," Evan told him as the oven beeped. "Breakfast is ready. Time for a staff meeting!"
They all sat around the table as Evan placed mounds of waffles, eggs, and bacon before them. "Okay, I call this breakfast meeting of HankMed to order," he said after they all had food on their plates. "First order of business, supplies. Paige?"
"We should be getting a new shipment of the basics this week," Paige told them. "Gauze, bandages, tape, etc. I've also placed an order for more syringes which should be in early next week."
"Great, thank you Paige," Evan said, flashing her a smile. "And now we're looking at today's schedule. Divya?"
"Right, we've got a full day today," Divya replied. "Hank has a follow-up on a patient with a broken arm, a physical, and a check-up on Mrs. Donnelly's pregnancy. Dr. Sacani also has two appointments and will be on call for new patients. And Paige and I will be attending a health fair at West Hampton High School from one until five today."
"Excellent. I will be following Hank today to do my once monthly check in with our retainers," Evan informed them.
"You do a once monthly check-in with our retainers?" Divya asked, her eyebrows rising.
"Yes Divya," Evan replied. "Is that all right with you?"
"Do you want and honest answer?"
"Okay, I think that concludes today's meeting," Hank cut in. "Muffin, Divya?"
Divya and Evan ignored the doctor and continued to bicker. Hank sighed and sat back to watch the exchange. It was Paige who finally regained control of the group. "Well, I guess we should probably get going. There's a lot to set up at the fair, right Divya?"
Divya took a deep breath and finally looked away from Evan. "Right, yes of course."
"We should get going too, Ev," Hank said. "The retainers await!"
Evan glanced at Divya again. "Yes, our retainers who will be absolutely thrilled to see me, just like they are every month."
Hank rolled his eyes and grabbed his brother's arm. "Just come on!"
A/N: Ah, there's nothing like a little Divya/Evan banter to liven up your morning! :) Please review! It makes me very happy!
