As Sam got back to her flat that night, she looked around at the mess her flat mates had left and sighed. She gathered some of her things that had been left in the kitchen and living room and put them on her bed. She made herself a cup of tea and some toast and headed to her room. Sliding her suitcase out from under her bed, she started placing her clothes and belongings into the case, and a couple of bags. Finishing the last of her supper, she sat on her single bed, and looked at her bare room, easily packed within an hour, this was what her life had become. She was going to be glad of this fresh start. She opened her laptop, and starting looking at property pages to see what was available in Holby. Book marking the pages of a few of interest, she noted the details and contact numbers so she could book some viewing appointments. She sent the email to her landlord giving notice for her room, and prepared to leave this place behind as soon as possible.
As Ethan walked home from the pub, having left most of his colleagues to continue on with a few more drinks, he breathed in the night air, allowing his nose to fill with the smells of the season, the weather was definitely turning more autumnal now, and as he pulled his coat around him, the chill in the night air sneaking through, he reflected on his summer. Things had initially looked up, the object of his affections had returned to Holby, giving romance a second chance, however, the last few weeks had seen him fail his FCEM exam and the horror that was Zoe and Max's wedding and aftermath, and then his own relationship falling apart, things had really taken a downwards turn. Still, the only way was up, surely, he thought. He turned the keys in the lock and entered his flat, surprisingly tidy still, despite Cal's presence. He was getting better, but Ethan did think at the moment that he would rather have his brother there and messy than not at all. After all, Cal was company, and he knew how to help Ethan forget and move on. It was the one bonus since all of the happenings of the last year, that his and Cal's relationship had improved somewhat. They still irritated each other, but they still had each other which was the important thing. He supposed their mum would be proud of their repair job so far. He smiled sadly at the thought of his mother. He hoped that along the way he'd made her proud.