The New Clinical Lead

Chapter 3

The rest of the shift had passed without any major incident and the ED staff where now in the Pub saying goodbye to Zoe.

'Sammmmm…' Moaned Tom 'Can't we just tell my mum to look after the kids tonight so we can have a night alone. We haven't had one in ages. Please?'

'For the 10th time No!' Said Sam. 'I know what you want and I don't really feel up for it' Said Sam walking towards the bar. That wasn't a total lie she had had a headache all day and she had an inkling that it was going to turn into a migraine.

'Why not! Sam?' Said Tom standing up and following after her.

'Because I don't feel very well thats all' She said

'What's wrong? We can go home if you want' Said Tom as he put his arm around Sam

'No it's fine. Anyway we have something to tell everyone' Said Sam winking at Tom. 'Now go and sit down and I'll bring your drink over'

'Ok' Said Tom as he walked back over to the others.

'Tom?' Said Max who was slightly tipsy, 'Can I ask you for some advice?'

'Ask away!' Said Tom as Sam sat down next to him.

'What is it like having children?' Asked Max

'It's definitely an experience. It's certainly not like what everyone goes on about. It's actually better' Replied Tom.

'What was the worst part about the delivery for you?' Asked Max

'The worst part for me was the cesarean. I felt so helpless and a little bit out of my depth. And I really hated seeing Sam in pain' replied Tom

'Really? Why did you tell me this before?' Said Sam leaning her head on Tom's shoulder.

'I don't know. Never found the right moment too i guess' Said Tom as he but his arm around Sam.

'I love you' Said Sam gently kissing Tom

'I love you too' Said Tom deepening their kiss.

'Get a room you two!' Shouted Fletch from across at the bar.

'Actually why you lot are all silent me and Sam have an announcement to make!' Said Tom Standing up and pulling Sam with him. 'Zoe has asked me and Sam to take over as clinical lead when she goes off on maternity leave'

'You've got to be joking me' Said Fletch

'We are being serious' added Sam

'Well Congratulations you two!' Said Fletch 'Let me buy you two a drink to celebrate!'

'I'm going to take you up on that offer because it's probably going to be the only time that you will ever offer to buy anyone a drink!' Said Sam standing up.

'And off she goes again!' Said Tom as Sam walked off.

A few hours had passed and Sam and Tom were at home getting ready for bed. The Twins had already been told about Mummy and Daddy's promotion and they seemed just as excited a Sam and Tom.

'I can't wait to start our new job. It will be a nice challenge' Said Sam pulling back the duvet and climbing in.

'You do realise that being Clinical Lead does involve a lot more paperwork than we already do. You hardly ever get in on the action' Replied Tom climbing into bed next to Sam.

'You've been speaking to Zoe haven't you? Replied Sam turing over to look at Tom.

'No..' Said Tom looking suspicious.

'You do realise that's why she gave the role to both of us? Me to save all of the lives and you too write the reports afterwards' said Sam cheekily.

'I'll have you know that in the last month I had a lower mortality rate that you! That mean I am better at saving lives' Said Tom.

'But how many of my patients breeched last month? A big fat 0!' Said Sam.

'Well i'll have you know that it isn't the amount of patients that you get through through the the quality of care that you give them' Said Tom.

'Yeah, Yeah! Now can you please shut up because i'm trying to sleep' Said Sam.

'I Love you' Said Tom

'Love you too' mumbled Sam into her pillow before she falling asleep.

Coming Up Next: Sam and Tom's first day as clinical lead! But I need more ideas! Please feel free to post any ideas you may have as as review or DM them to me!