Sam was sitting on the train, pretending to read her book with her headphones in, trying to ignore her fellow passengers. She sipped her coffee, while thinking back over the day, and watching as the train trundled along the old tracks. Somehow, she found the motion of the train soothing, almost as if it were rocking her to sleep. She lent her head against the window and closed her eyes. Suddenly the song she was listening to gave way to her ringtone, she looked down at her phone registering that an unknown number was calling her. Hesitantly, she picked up the phone and pulled out her headphones, having a fair idea who it would be, and not really sure if she wanted to hear the news just yet.

"Hello?" Sam answered.
"Hello, is this Samantha Jones?"
"Speaking."
"Hi Samantha, this is Rita, from Holby City Hospital."
"Hi Rita! You survived the day then?" Sam laughed.
"Just about!" Rita laughed back.
"If you lose me Rita, I'm on the train, just in case I suddenly disappear." Sam said, in case her phone cut out.
"Ok, I'll be quick then. We were very impressed with your interview and your presentation today, you've got some interesting ideas and we would love to have you as part of the team. So pending references and occupational health clearance, we'd like of offer you the position." Rita smiled, her excitement coming through despite trying to remain professional. Sam breathed out, not even realizing she'd been holding her breath.

"Really? Wow, thank you Rita!" Sam exclaimed. "It'd be a pleasure to join your team, I really liked what I saw!"
"Well, I also hear that as well as making an impression on us in your interview, you also made quite an impression upon leaving the department!" Rita laughed again.
"Oh, you heard about that?" Sam asked, a blush creeping around her cheeks. "I didn't really do a lot, I didn't like to overstep the mark."
"Well, I will get things in motion from our end and be in touch about a start date for you. That's assuming you are wanting to accept the position?"
"Definitely." Sam answered assuredly, "I can't wait!" She hung up, smiling widely to herself, finally feeling relaxed for the first time since getting the call for the interview. This was it, her chance to start again.

...

Later at the pub, the usual crowd had gathered, and were happily making their way through post shift drinks, chatting and laughing.

"So Rita," Robyn asked bursting with excitement, "when do we get to know who got the job?" Rita laughed at the eagerness of her colleague. "Come on, you know you want to tell us." Robyn practically begged.
"Yeah, come on Rita, its all Robyn has gone on about all day!" Lofty laughed.
"OK, OK, yes it was Samantha Jones who got the job, she's lovely and has a lot of knowledge and interest in trauma and emergency medicine. I think she'll be a great addition to our team, and while no one can replace Tess, I think she will add a new dimension to things." Rita smiled at Robyn and Lofty.
"Amazing!" Robyn cheered, "Cal! Sam got the job!" Robyn hollered across to where Cal was gulping down his pint.
"Awesome," Cal laughed winking back.
"Oh no Mr, don't even think about hitting on her and scaring her off!" Robyn chuckled.
"Who is Cal hitting on now?" Max butted in loud enough for all to hear.
"No one guys, chill, I'm not getting into anything complicated!" Cal assured them.
"That's what we're worried about, you don't do complicated, just love 'em and leave em' right!" Max threw back. Ethan, who had been reluctantly dragged for an after work drink, looked up at his brother, knowing how the Taylor thing had cut him up more than he'd ever let on to his mates, just to check he was Ok; but as always, he batted back the humour with the boys usual banter.
"Yeah, that's right mate, always leave them wanting more!" Cal laughed. Ethan rolled his eyes, and shook his head at his brother.
"So, what's this Samantha like then?" asked Max.
"Really nice," Robyn started.
"Fit." Cal added simply while smirking, causing Max, Lofty and Iain to laugh.
"She seemed funny, kind and like she might be up for a laugh, although serious about her job, " Rita remarked, passing a look to the boys that said 'enough'. "Lets not judge her character until we get to know her. " Rita added.

"End of conversation then boys I think. " Iain laughed, winking at Rita.