Iain and Big Mac watched in horror as they saw Ethan's body make contact with the ground. The two of ran over without hesitation. Blood was pouring out and surrounding Ethan's body.
"I need a trolley, head collar, 1 litre of saline now!" Iain shouted.
The two of them kept Ethan's neck stabilized. Iain placed two fingers on Ethan's neck hoping to still feel a pulse. He couldn't feel anything. He placed a bag and mask over his face while Big Mac began chest compression. With Ethan on the trolley and in the ambulance it was now a race against time. They needed to get to the ED as soon as possible if Ethan was going to survive a fall from that height. The others had been informed on the way. As the ambulance pulled up they were met with Connie, Zoe, Robyn and Lofty. Remaining professional they rolled into RESUS.
"Can I get a full FBC, U & E's, LFTs, another litre of saline, 2 units of blood." Connie rolled off. "And can someone phone up CT and neuro?"
The team rushed around trying to stabilize Ethan and restart his heart. So far there was no output. Ethan was loosing a lot blood. The prognosis wasn't looking good, but they knew they couldn't give up on him. They were going to save him. Back outside of RESUS Iain and Big Mac watched on as their friends and colleagues tried every attempt to keep Ethan alive.
"Hey, guys. What's going on?" Cal asked coming up to them.
The two of them spun around and blocked Cal's view to RESUS. Before they could stop him, Cal peered over their shoulders.
"Ethan!" Cal burst through the doors. "What the hell happened?"
"Cal, mate. You can't be in here." Iain said grabbing him by the shoulder.
Cal wasn't listening. He shrugged Iain's hand away from his shoulder and rushed over to his brother's side. Grabbing Ethan's hand he tried to see if there was a reaction. There wasn't. Iain tried to pull Cal away from the bed but, he was refusing to leave Ethan. By this time Max had entered to help Iain remove Cal from RESUS. He too, wasn't having any luck. Cal was determined to remain by Ethan until he knew he was going to be okay.
"Dr. Knight." Connie's tone of voice was firm, but not harsh. "I can't treat Ethan if you are in the way. Please, wait in the relative's room until I know more about your brother's condition."
"No. I'm not going anywhere. I'm not going to sit and wait until you tell me there was nothing you could do. I'm staying until you save my brother." Cal was firm, as well.
"Cal." This time it was Zoe. "If you really want us to save Ethan, then go to the relative's room. I'll come and get you when he's stable."
Cal reluctantly allowed himself to be removed from RESUS by Max and Lofty. As soon as they entered the staffroom Cal's legs gave way and he collapsed onto the sofa. He broke down as the thought of losing his little brother finally hit him. Max and Lofty sat down beside him not talking. The two of them let Cal pour out his emotions without interfering. What was only a few minutes seemed like hours for Cal as he waited to hear any news on how Ethan was doing. He began pacing, he wasn't about to lose him. Not now. He stopped suddenly. The situation just got worse. How was he supposed to tell his mother, his real mother that her youngest son had died? Cal was brought out of his thoughts when Robyn appeared in the door.
"Zoe and Connie would like to see you."
Cal rushed out of the staffroom. Along the way towards RESUS he bumped into Charlie.
"Oh, Cal." Charlie stopped him in his tracks. "Your mum wants to see you."
"Can't."
"But, she is your patient."
"Charlie, I said I can't."
"What's so important than your patient?"
"Ethan."
Charlie looked at him.
"What do you mean 'Ethan'?"
"Ethan's in RESUS fighting for his life. At this moment in time my priority is my brother." Cal snapped.
Cal pushed past Charlie and stepped into RESUS. Upon entering Cal couldn't see Ethan. Curtains were drawn around the body. A knot tightened in his stomach. Zoe spotted Cal by the door. Indicating with her head she took him to the other side of the room. It was deadly silent apart from the beeping and his heartbeat. The sound of the machines giving off a steady beep was a good sign, right? It meant Ethan was stable and alive.
"How is he?" Cal asked Zoe.
That's when he saw her hesitate at his question. Zoe looked in the direction of where Ethan was lying and then back at him. It was then he noticed the tears in her eyes.
"Zoe? What is it?" He asked sensing it wasn't good news.
"I'm so sorry, Cal."
