Claustrophobic

by casualtymybae

How will Cal and Ethan cope when they get stuck in the elevator during work. while stuck Ethan discovers something about his brother he never knew about. Can the team help when things take a nasty turn for Cal and will Ethan cope with watching his brother fall apart around him. *This story will include mentions of mental health issues throughout the story* xxx

1. Whats Happened

Ethans POV:

I just finished with a patient and started to head back to the elevator when i bumped into Caleb.

"Nibbles how are we?" he asks in his usual happy voice. I shrug my shoulders as i slowly walk away. He runs to catch up and stops me in my tracks.

"Ethan whats wrong?" he starts o look concerned. I sigh as i look at him.

"Patient has just went into theatre with slim chance of survival." As i finish the lift arrives and we both walk in. Pressing the ground floor the doors close and the lift begins to move. Suddenly the lift comes to a halt and lights go off. As Cal yells i explain whats happened.

"No need to freak out Caleb. All that's happened is lift has broke down and lights have gone. They will fix it and we will be moving again soon. Whats wrong?" I look as he starts taking deep slow breaths and sits down with his head between his legs. I press the emergency button and dial Alicia's number into my phone and wait for her to pick up.

Alicias POV:

I was just sitting in the staff room on break when Ethan rang me. As i answered he sounded serious.

"Lift has broken down and lights are completely gone. We have pressed the emergency button but need someone here asap as i think Cal has started to have a panic attack." he hangs up not even waiting for me to respond. I find Elle and explain what he has just told me as she heads off to find someone to fix the lift.

Ethans POV:

Back in the lift i kneel down to Cal and try to get his attention. "Cal. You okay mate?" He shakes his head. "Whats going on? Cal talk to me im worried about you." i say as he lifts his head slightly. Shaking and sweating he talks quietly. "I never told you before but i suffer with Claustrophobia which can cause me serious anxiety issues. Its never really been a problem so i never said anything. Ethan i need to get out off here!" his voice breaking from where he was trying to keep it together. Just then a bang on the doors as we hear people outside trying to get us out. I just hope they can get us out before Caleb has a full blown panic. There is only so long i will be able to keep him calm for.