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The next day, after he told Charlie about the letter. Ethan found himself outside of Henrik Hansens office. He took a deep breath then knocked lightly on the door.
"Come in." Mr Hansen called from the other side. Ethan slowly entered. "Dr Hardy. Please take a seat." Doing as requested, Ethan slowly sat down. Nerves kicking all over the place. "I understand you got my letter?"
"Yes." Ethan whispered as he looked at Henriks face. He had a brilliant poker face.
"You know this letter was regarding the tests and examination that I gave you a week back." Hansen asked. Ethan nodded. He wanted Hansen to just get to the point. "Well from the test results, I can say that isn't cancer."
"Oh thank God." Ethan whispered under his breath.
"But..." Hansen continued, causing Ethan to lose his smile. "The results did pick up something else." Ethan gulped. "Dr Hardy, the results are saying that you have a heart rhythm disorder called Atrial Fibrilliation."
"So what will I need to do? Is it fatal?" Ethan asked, even though he pretty much knows stuff like this but he had his doctor mode switched off.
"You would be a high risk to a stroke or heart failure." Hansen answered honestly. "But you're healthy so you just need to take some medication."
"Will this affect my job?" Ethan asked. Hansen hesitated.
"You will need to reduce stress, so taking more breaks during your shift but I can speak to Mrs Beauchamp about that." Hansen answered only to get a shock.
"No! No one can know about this." Ethan instantly regretted out bursting his answer. "Sorry."
"It's fine Dr Hardy, but they do need to know even if it's only Mrs Beauchamp, it will be between me, you and her." Henrik smiled lightly.
"Thank you." Ethan sighed. "Cal can't know about this, he's going through so much as it is." Ethan thought.
"Dr Hardy?" Henrik looked at Ethan who once again zoned out. "Do you have any questions?"
"Pardon? Oh no, I think I'm okay. Thank you Mr Hansen." Ethan got up and slowly made his way to the door.
"I'll send a prescription to you." Hansen spoke as he turned his attention to his laptop.
"Thank you." Ethan looked at Hansen one last time then left his office.
After Ethan shut the door, he leaned his back and head into it, closing his eyes, sighing deeply with relief and also worry. He opened his eyes and made his way back down to the ED to continue his shift.
Just a little short chapter here on Ethan's diagnosis. Hope you like : )
