Holby Awards

Just a little bit of fun...no pairings...okay I lied, there is some Maddy/Linden and Jac/Joseph, keep your eyes out! I know I said no pairings, but Woody2792 and I love these pairings sooo much!

Chapter 6: Category 5

'So, anyone know what's coming next?' asked Maddy.

'No, that's why we're here!' said Michael condescendingly.

'Right, slipped my mind. According to my little sheet here, next we have the best couple award,' replied Maddy with a cheeky grin.

'This year has been the year for love, lots of couples have got together, and suddenly everyone's singing can you feel the love tonight?' said Michael.

At his mentioning of all the couples that had got together, Maddy looked longingly at Linden. A few short weeks was all that they had experienced together, but it was the best of her life. For once, she was truly happy and found someone who truly understood her. He returned her loving gaze, feeling more complete than he had ever felt since losing Olivia.

Apparently, she had been staring into Linden's eyes for a little too long, and Michael started to say, 'Madz, interrupting some thoughts?'

'You gotta love the Lion King,' said Maddy in reference to the song.

'Boy were you late,' Michael replied cheekily.

'Michael is gonna tell you a little bit about this couple, and then I will announce who it is.'

'We like to share that way,' joked Michael.

The audience laughed quietly.

Michael opened the envelope slowly.

'Oh my, I have to say I was not expecting that. I didn't even know that this couple were actually together, but I've seen their chemistry and flirting, and you seriously have to take a cold shower after watching them interact. Apparently the others noticed, or its a ploy to get them together. Over to Madz to announce the best couple in the hospital.'

He passed the envelope to Maddy, grinning like a happy fool, thinking about what would happen once she's read out the names.

'Why do you look so happy?' said Maddy. 'No, wait, it's not happiness, it's anticipation. Hmmm, I'm pleased to announce that the best couple in Holby are...Me and Linden? That I was not expecting.'

'Well by further ado, let's get them up.'

Everyone cheered as Linden walked up to the stage and took his place by Maddy's side. They were both extremely embarrassed and blushing.

'I don't know why we got this award,' said Maddy. 'It's not as if we're together.'

'Are you sure?' said Michael.

'We're sure,' replied Linden level headedly.

'Are you really sure?' quizzed Michael.

'YES!' part yelled Maddy.

'Because I'm not convinced,' replied Michael.

'Oh for God's sake!' yelled Linden, scooping Maddy up and kissing her passionately. 'We're together, and we're in love!' he said after putting her down, wrapping his arm around her waist. 'Happy now?'

Everyone cheered and Linden took his place back at the table.

'Well,' said Michael. 'I gotta say, I think the Party Pooper's come out of his shell.'

'Oh you have no idea,' whispered Maddy.