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As Rita walked through the ED she couldn't help but notice all the eyes peering at her, all the mouths whispering quietly about her and all the legs avoiding her. She walked in with a fake smile on her face, pretending she could not catch sight of what was happening. She knew she'd have to face them at one point but Ash just guided her through her tough moments. He quickly glanced at Rita's face to see how she was reacting. He almost immediately saw that she was anxious.

'Don't let them get to you' Ash advised. 'They aren't worth your time or effort, they just want to see a reaction so don't give them the satisfaction they are craving' Ash really cared for Rita, he can't get her out of his mind, especially the kiss they shared. He adored every feature of Rita, ranging from the colour of her hair to her personality. He loves her smile but hater seeing her upset. What annoys him most is that Rita's 'friends' are being obnoxious towards her. In her time of need for support, they have repelled against her. How is that fair?

'Don't worry, i've come here to do my job, nothing else. If they want to be nasty towards me, so be it.' Rita strongly stated with a confident smile layering her weak, fragile state of mind. Rita walked off to get changed into her nurse scrubs when she turned around to Ash; 'Oh and Ash, thank you for last night, i don't know what would have happened without you.'

You would think that the ED would have realised how they had made Rita feel, but instead they still demand to gossip about her. Branding her as 'the suicidal one'. Rita yet knew nothing about this so every time she walked past people they whispered and she ignored it until she walked in on Ash and Zoe talking about it.

'Rita, how can i help you?' Zoe said trying to warn ash to shut up, little did she know Rita knew they was discussing something about her.

'I want to know what has been said, i've heard you talking about it and every time i walk past someone they say a name which i can't quite hear fully.' Rita demanded. She was fed up of all the snippy comments about her. All she wants to do is treat people but she feels as if she's the one that should be being treated.

'I've got this Zoe' Ash smiled. He knew it would be better coming from him as she and him had grew closer recently, he felt like he owed it to her. 'Right, we don't know who has made it up, but someone has made a name up for you which has spreaded throughout the ED.

'Yeah.. Go on!' Rita was furious, how could someone be so insensitive?

'I don't know how to say this, i don't want you to get upset but they have defined you as..' Ash paused, it hurt him deeply having to tell her this. 'The suicidal one' he gulped. 'We wanted to know who it was before we told you but i think we have a rough idea, we think it may be Louise.'

'Right' Rita took a deep breath. 'Thank you for telling me, i guess life just goes on' Rita produced a fake smile to hide all the anger that was building up second by second inside of her. She left Zoe's office and walked calmly but quickly to reception.

'Ash, i hope she isn't going to do anything stupid that could jeopardize her career..' Zoe speculated.

'Should i go after her?' Ash suggested.

'Go after her' Zoe agreed. Meanwhile Rita had just approached reception when she turned to Louise and clearly stated:

'Louise, do you know where 'the suicidal one' is?' Rita glared.

'Erm, i think she's stood right infront of me' Louise spoke vainly.

'oh, is that so?' Rita looked around then 'walked off'. instead she was going round to the other side of the reception desk. 'Oh and Louise..' Rita happily whispered.

'What?' Louise sharply snapped with a strong sense of annoyance.

Rita lashed out. 'You complete bitch, you are supposed to be my friend, you spiteful cow!' Rita shouted whilst laying into Louise's face. She was glad to let all her anger out. She didn't just cry at night for nothing, she was upset and this had tipped her, virtually, over the edge! It surprised her how manipulative and cunning Louise was and she just snapped. She had to do something about it. That's exactly what she did...

She was punching her when Ash came, he noticed what was happening and intervened. Pulling Rita off Louise, he shouted 'STOP IT! RITA GET TO ZOE'S OFFICE NOW! LOUISE I WILL BE HAVING A SERIOUS WORD WITH YOU AFTER!' He knew Rita would have gone to have a word but he didn't know she was going to start attacking her.

'What do you think you was playing at?' Ash wondered. 'Well i suppose if you hadn't of done something i would have! Now let's just say i gave you a real good belting, so walk out all upset' Ash laughed.

Rita didn't know what to say, she just smiled, walked out, said 'So, i'll wait for you in the staff room?' and winked.

'So, what did Louise say?' Rita couldn't resist asking.

'Well, she's got a few cuts and bruises but she'll be fine. She admitted everything and realised the seriousness of whom it could have affected, not just you but anyone who may be suicidal, feel isolated with no hope. I told her to apologize to you.'

'You're a good guy, i guess' Rita smirked whilst punching him in his arm.

'So we going for a drink or what, because with the stressful day we've had, i suspect we both need one!' Ash offered.

'It's your turn to buy isn't it? Rita recalled.

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