Chapter 3: A scene of Devastation...
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Cal raced through the streets his heart pounding, his head spinning. His worst nightmare was unfolding before his eyes. His little brother, the one person in the world that he had sworn to always protect, had been hurt. How bad he didn't know. All he knew was that he had to get there fast, he had to be with him, but first he had to find him.
Cal raced faster as he approached Marshton Road. He froze on the spot. It was like a horror film. Sirens blaring, people shouting, police holding bystanders back as they screamed and shouted, desperate to hear a reply from their loved ones. Cal could feel tears streaming down his face as he took in the situation. Connie was had been an explosion, but the scale of it was much more serious that Cal thought. The building had been completely torn apart, it was a scene of complete devastation. Cal couldn't help but feel overwhelmed at the sight. Just yesterday he had been there, at his brother's apartment, now it was a complete wreck, all that remained was a section of the ground floor, the rest completely destroyed and turned to a pile of debris.
Cal was snapped from his thoughts as he heard the orders of the emergency services, desperately begining a rescue mission. He raced over to the barrier, he was a doctor, surely that would could for something? If he could just get himself inside? He worked his way through until he reached the front, one of the police officers standing guard. Cal made his first attempt to break through, only to be fail and be held back by the officer;
'My Name is Caleb Knight, I'm a doctor at Holby City Hospital, people are hurt I can help them' - he pleaded.
'Paramedics are on their way sir, now if you will just stay back.' Cal could see that it wasn't going to happen, his words were falling on deaf ears, once again the feeling of being powerless in the face of disaster returned.
Lily paced up and down the ED, she had never felt so guilty, Ethan was her friend, the only one who had ever stuck by her through everything, and how did she repay him? She didn't. Exactly like Cal, she hadn't even noticed that he was missing. It made her realise that everyday she along with all the rest of the team, had taken Ethan for granted, they just expected him to be there. It was only when something happens she thought, that you realise what you've got.
'He will be okay you know. I'm sure we'll hear some news soon.' You could always rely on Robyn for support.
Lily sighed, as much as she wanted to believe Robyn, she wasn't ready to carry on with her job yet, not until Ethan was back safe.
Cal was struggling to hold it together, in front of his eyes the fire service were rescuing casualties from the wreckage and carrying them to safety.
Every time Cal watched as someone was reunited with their loved one, as relief and emotion overcame them. Cal didn't experience this feeling. He,along with several other worried family and friends, was stuck with the feeling of dread, as they waited for a sight of their missing person. Cal almost cried with relief as the Ambulances turned into the road, he darted up to the doors, immediately realizing that Dixie and Ian had arrived , if there was any chance of him getting inside to rescue Ethan it was now.
'Finally! You took you're time! Where the hell have you been?' Cal almost shouted, the panic overwhelming him.
'Cal, what the hell are you doing here? Shouldn't you be back at the ED saving some lives.'
'The explosion has destroyed the whole top and middle section of the building. Ethan's building. He lives here.'
Dixie and Ian's faces dropped.
They sprinted towards the head fire officer, for the update on the situation and they swang into action, treating the wounded, as more victims were rescued from the sight, none of them Ethan.
The ED was in a solemn mood, as more and more of the explosion victims arrived and were treated. The accident had an effect on the whole team, the atmosphere had shifted. Nobody was really saying anything, they were all too lost in their thoughts, emotion was overcoming Lily, and Robyn. Her and Ethan had struck up quite a friendship of late, it meant a lot to Robyn that Ethan had been her guide when she'd assisted with the roof collapse, he believed in her and she appreciated that so much.
The atmosphere in the room hit Zoe like a tornado as she arrived, she looked around at her team, her friends. She could see the pain in their faces. She wasn't there when they lost Jeff, so she would be there for them now.
'Okay everyone, I know we're all worried about Ethan, and we're desperate for news, which will come. I know it sounds like a cliche but all we can do is stay positive, and believe that he will be okay. It's been the hardest few months you've ever been through as a team, I wasn't there for you then, but I promise you all now, no matter what happens, we will not be saying goodbye to another one of our friends. So let's all do our jobs, this accident has effected lots of people and it's our job to help them. It's what we do best, so let's work as a team and help save some more lives.'
The team all nodded in appreciation. Zoe Hanna was an asset to the team, her just being there meant more to everyone that she could ever know.
Cal was becoming more desperate and frantic as each second passed by, every minute his brother's condition could be deteriorating and what was he doing?
Nothing? He was a doctor and he decided that enough was enough. He was going into that building no matter what, he knew he could get hurt but right now that didn't matter, he didn't care, he wanted his brother and that was all. He sprinted towards the barrier, once again he was restrained by the officer but Cal's fight was so strong, he managed to overpower him and break free from his grasp. Ian and Dixie could see Cal approaching them and they instantly knew what he was planning. Cal made a break for the entrance, Ian holding him back, unfortunately for Cal, Ian was more than a match for him strength wise, this was one Cal wasn't going to win.
'Cal, whatever you're thinking, it won't make a difference' Ian tried to talk some sense into Cal, his words fell on deaf ears. He wasn't going to let anyone stop him this time no matter what. He was going to save his brother.
'You said it yourself, the whole building has been destroyed, it's compromised the structure, it's not safe for anyone else to put their lives at risk. The rescue team are in there, they will find him.' - Dixie offered Ian some words of support, hoping that Cal would be defeated.
'I don't believe this! My brother! You're friend! Is in that building, trapped under the rubble most probably dying and you're telling me that I have to wait here until someone tells me it's safe to save his life.' Sorry it's not happening.'
Cal felt overcome with rage, he fought so hard to get passed Ian letting all his emotions out, he yelled in frustration as his attempts were in vain. Dixie held him as he sobbed into her chest.
'MEDIC!'MEDIC!
Cal's head shot up as he heard the desperate cry of the rescue team.
Ian ran as another person was rescued from the building.
'DIXIE! CAL! OVER HERE NOW IT'S ETHAN' Cal ran faster than he'd ever ran in his life.
Within seconds he was at his brother's side, Cal gasped in shock at his condition. There was so much blood, he had cuts all over his face.
He looked so fragile, like he'd shatter with just one touch. Cal closed his eyes and tried to steady his breathing, he needed to stay Calm and help his brother.
'I'VE LOST HIS PULSE, HE'S NOT BREATHING!, ETHAN DON'T DO THIS MATE! COME ON! BREATHE!'
Cal looked on as Ian began CPR, desperately begging Ethan to come back...
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