Jac was feeling better after her sleep and break down she walked into Darwin, "Hey you ok?" Johnny asked her.
"I'm fine," Jac said truthfully and she sat down on the chair at the nurses station, "I've got theatre in an hour."
"Oh no!" Johnny said and Jac folded her arms, "As much as you might be feeling better… I don't think you should go into theatre."
"So what am I here for then?" Jac asked him now a little annoyed.
"Just do ward rounds," Johnny said, "The heat of the lights and whatever else could make you ill."
"Oh yes because I vomit at the sight of insides," Jac said sarcastically, "I'm going."
Johnny looked annoyed, "Jac think about this."
Jac placed her eyes upwards and tilted her eyerbrows, "There I had a think… I'm going."
"Fine!" Johnny held up his hands and walked away, "Just don't shout at me when you throw up in theatre."
Jac swirled on her chair and made sure the patient was prepped and ready and finally she went into the scrub room. She waited for her theatre slot and made her way down to theatre after an hour, she stepped into theatre one and Ed was there along with Johnny and Mo, "What's this? Making sure I don't faint?" Jac asked raising her eyebrows.
"I'm just Anaesthetics," Ed said putting his arms up.
"Yeah right," Jac said and she glared at Johnny and Mo, "Scalpel please," an assistant handed her the sharp medical instrument.
Johnny was watching her closely checking for signs of vomiting about to happen or her passing out. Jac made the incision and she felt her head rushing she stayed as still as she could. Ed noticed he knew this trick far too well, Serena had tried it once and it failed miserably he directed his eyes to Johnny and Mo caught him looking and tapped Johnny's arm. Jac had to step back and she took her mask off to breathe, "Jac?" Johnny said and Jac felt her head spinning. Johnny was right the heat and the persons heart and blood for some reason was disagreeing with her, she breathed in, "Jac!"
"What?" Jac asked and without warning she vomited.
"Right get this cleared up!" Mo ordered, "Johnny get her out of here."
"I warned you," Johnny said walking over to her.
"Don't start!" Jac snapped and she glared at him, "Johnny if you dare say I told you so."
"Maybe you should calm down," Ed said, "It's not doing you both any good."
"Oh great so now you're snapping at me," Johnny said, "Great well you could've sent me a memo about when your hormones were going to change," as he said that Jac slapped him and his head flew sideways.
"I told you," Ed whispered, "Look I'm sorry but this is not a place for domestics… so please sort this out somewhere else."
"I'm paging Elliot," Mo said and she went to the theatre phone. Johnny walked out and Jac stormed out slamming the door as she left, "I'm sorry."
"Don't worry… been there," Ed said to Mo, "That's why I told Johnny to calm down."
"Elliot?" Mo said, "Any chance you could come down to theatre?"
"I thought Jac was on theatre today?" Elliot asked whilst at his desk.
"She was but she's had a bit of an incident," Mo said.
"Ah ok right I'll be there," Elliot said and Mo smiled.
"Thanks," Mo put down the phone and went back to the table, "Elliot's on his way."
Johnny and Jac were making their way back to Darwin, "Don't ever do that again!" Jac shouted.
"Do what?" Johnny asked annoyed, "You're the one who slapped me."
"I mean don't ever mock my hormones," Jac said in a deadly tone to him, "I can't help them!"
Jac walked away and Johnny leant against the wall, "Brilliant," Johnny whispered.
Jac was storming through the hospital corridors when she bumped into someone, and their coffee spilling all down her, "Watch where you're going!" Jac shouted and she realised she had snapped at Serena.
"Actually I think it should be me saying that to you," Serena said folding her arms and Jac tried to dry her scrub top.
"Oh don't you start," Jac said angrily, "Already had Maconie down my neck."
"Care to explain why you're in such a mood?" Serena asked and Jac gave her a "isn't it obvious look".
"Little letter beginning with H to start," Jac said she couldn't bear the smell of the coffee, "You had to spill coffee down me didn't you? Couldn't have been orange juice or tea no you had to choose coffee," Serena was trying to hide her laugh, and Jac noticed, "Oh yes because my distress is so funny!"
"What's happened?" Serena asked whilst picking up the cup.
"Nothing," Jac said and she had to lean against the wall the smell of the coffee was sickening, "Don't laugh."
"I'm not going too," Serena said, "Want a spare top?" Serena asked Jac and Jac nodded, "Come on."
Johnny was sat at the nurse's station in Darwin, "Right patient is stable and hopefully healthy again," Mo said whilst sitting down, "You heard from Jac?"
"Nope she stormed off," Johnny said and he looked frustrated, "She doesn't need to shout at me for every single thing."
"Johnny you remember how it was with me… one minute I was happy, next minute I was upset, then I was angry and then I was fine again," Mo counted on her fingers, "It's not her fault."
"I should've told her to write a memo should I?" Johnny asked.
"Look what she needs right now is your support," Mo said, "She doesn't need you saying I told you so…" Mo looked to see Ed trying to find Johnny, "Over here."
"Johnny," Ed said leaning on the desk, "Want to make it up with the misses?"
"Yes," Johnny said, "Give it about a day."
"He knows what he's doing," Mo said to Johnny, "Go with him."
"Fine but if I get castrated I'm blaming you," Johnny said and him and Ed laughed, "What's so funny?"
"Nothing," Ed said, "Look like I said to you at the meeting just keep away."
"Then why you sending me there?" Johnny asked confused.
"Because you'll end up on the sofa," Ed replied, "I have an idea where she might be."
"Having a nice cosy chat with Ms Campbell," Johnny said and Ed nodded, "They've become close… and that's never a good thing."
"Why?" Ed asked seriously he still had some feelings left for Serena.
"Sorry didn't mean to upset you," Johnny noticed the seriousness in Ed's voice, "It's just I never expected Serena and Jac to become friends."
"She's only offering Jac her support," Ed said, "Look she wasn't always like she is now… I think I may have made her bitter."
"Fair enough," Johnny said and they were stood outside Serena's office door, "Well you're her ex you knock."
Ed knocked three times and was told to enter, "Satan."
"I've brought Johnny in… he has something to say," Ed said and Johnny walked in and Jac turned her head, "Go on."
"Jac," Johnny walked over to her, "I'm sorry."
Jac kept her head turned, "Go away Johnny… I can't deal with you right now."
Ed shut and locked the door, Serena gave him a "what are you doing stare" and Ed tapped his nose.
"Then when can I deal with you?" Johnny asked and Jac got off the sofa and walked to the door.
"Let me out," Jac said and she tried to pull, "Let me…. OUT!" She shouted.
"Not until you've sorted it out," Ed said to Jac, "Sit down."
"You can't tell me what to do," Jac looked at him with her glaring eyes, "So let me out."
"Sit down," Ed ordered.
"Edward's right sit down," Serena said gently, "You need to sort it out."
"Well like you said I must send you a memo," Jac said to Johnny.
"I was annoyed," Johnny defended himself.
"You think you're annoyed? Oh yes because you have it so hard… you're not the one who hasn't been sleeping, vomiting constantly, crying over the most ridiculous things, you're the one who made a fool of yourself on AAU and you're also the one who vomited in theatre so yes Johnny you have it so hard please enlighten me," Jac leant by the glassed windows, "Well?"
"Okay I'm sorry," Johnny said, "I handle it wrong… But I did tell you about not going into theatre."
"Oh there you again," Jac then sat on the sofa, "Do you realise how much I've embarrassed myself today?" Jac asked him with tears in her eyes, "I've cried on an F1, I've also vomited in theatre I have never done that and it's your fault I'm in this mess," she pushed him in the chest.
Ed stood by Serena's desk and Serena got a bottle of water, "Drink this," Serena said to Jac.
"I cried last night Johnny…I cried because I missed bacon do you realise how stupid that sounds?" Jac asked and Johnny had to hold in a laugh, "Go ahead and laugh… because it's so funny."
"I'm sorry," Johnny doubled over, "You cried over bacon?"
"I needed it," Jac said quietly and Johnny sat next to her, "And I missed you."
"Soppy cow," Johnny said and he pulled her into a hug, "You should've phoned me."
"Yeah that would've gone down well," Jac said, "I already sent Serena to get my meds and I don't think she could've coped with me."
"Oh yes how was the night?" Johnny asked Serena.
"Eventful," Serena replied, "But I think the bacon made me laugh the most."
"Ohhh," Jac hid her face, "See I'm not even able to cope without fatty food."
Serena handed Jac tissues, "Like I said last night I was a right grump when I ran out of food."
"Vinegar pickles," Jac laughed suddenly and Serena laughed slightly too.
"Is that some sort of code?" Johnny asked and Jac was now laughing, "Can I joke now?"
"Depends on what you're joking about," Jac said, "Johnny you know you love me."
"Yes," Johnny turned his face to Jac and Jac smiled, "You know I wish you would go back to chocolate and sardines."
"Blame Serena," Jac said and Johnny got off the sofa, "Thank you."
"Are you going to accuse me of that forever?" Serena asked.
"Yes," Jac replied and she laughed.
After Jac's shift finished she decided to go to Alibi's with Johnny, Johnny had me her promise if she felt ill or sick or anything like that they had to go.
When they walked in they were summoned by Ed to the table, "What are you doing here?" Serena, Michael and Sacha all asked.
"Nice to see you too," Jac said sounding insulted.
"You're supposed to be at home," Michael said.
"Resting," Serena added in.
"I just want to be around people is that so bad?" Jac asked.
"Alright but if you fee-" Michael was cut off.
"Yes I know I go straight home… okay, okay can I have fun now?" Jac said to Michael and Michael nodded, "Thank you."
Johnny walked over with a glass of water for Jac, "Here."
"Thanks," Jac said taking the water and she sipped it.
Harry, Gemma and Mary-Claire walked in, "Oh great," Harry said.
"Harry leave it," Gemma said.
"Fat neck," Harry said as he went over to Ed, "Never ever going to forget that."
"Oh grow up," Gemma said sitting down.
"You need to admit it was funny," Harry said to Gemma.
"I already have one child please don't make me deal with you," Gemma said to Harry, "Finn's more mature than you are."
"Yes mum," Harry joked, "Who's getting the round?... wait we might want to tread on egg shells."
Gemma hit his arm, "Any more of that I'm going do you understand."
Mary-Claire laughed as Harry backed away, "Who turned on the mummy parade?"
She threw one of the cushions at Harry, "Wine please," Gemma said.
"Anyone else?" Harry offered.
"If you're buying I'll have a coffee," Johnny said, "Joking… I'll have a pint please."
"Sure you don't want the coffee?" Harry asked and winked.
"Do you want to be castrated?" Jac asked Harry, "Because I'll be happy too."
Everyone ordered their drinks and Harry walked back, "Right so here's to a?" Ed looked around.
"Here's to a interesting day," Ric said and he looked at Serena, "You left this," he held up the baseball cap, "I would hate to think you would leave it behind on purpose… especially after it's flown three thousand miles."
Serena took the cap, "Thank you."
"So you didn't leave it on purpose?" Ric asked.
"No," Serena said and she picked up her glass, "I may have accidently left it at the dinner yes."
"And forgot to go get it," Ric added, "It is a good idea."
"I said I will think about it," Serena twirled the cap in her hands, "Now let's talk about our day."
"Let's not," Jac said, "Let's talk about something interesting."
Johnny's phone went off he knew it was his family because Auld Lang Syne on the bagpipes was playing, "Mo SOS!" Johnny said he couldn't find his phone and the pair started searching.
"Why SOS?" Michael asked.
"Because…. It makes Jac," Johnny kept searching, "SOS MO!"
"Yes I know Johnny Mac too late," Mo said and the song has made Jac go all emotional, "SOS Johnny MAC!"
The pair searched the floor and even under the sofas, "I can't even play my own home music!" Johnny said and when he found him and Mo both shot up and hit their heads on the table, "Ahh," they both said.
"Tak a cup of kindness?" Mo said in her best attempt of Scottish accent.
Jac had gone from crying to laughter as the pair were in pain, "Great now you cheer up."
Jac was sat backwards, "I'm sorry," she said through laughter, "But it's just the way you two were searching."
"Yes because my pain is so entertaining," Johnny said rubbing his head, "That really hurt."
"You weren't sensitive this morning," Jac said and Johnny folded his arms, "Exactly."
Everyone laughed at their little tiff and then Eleanor entered the bar, "Hello I think I left in here," Eleanor said.
"I gave it to your mother," the Manager said and he pointed to their table.
"Thanks," Eleanor said and she walked over, "Apparently you have my phone."
"Feeling any better?" Jac asked, "I must say you won the best projectile vomit competition."
"You won the weirdest thing to cry over," Eleanor said, "Bacon."
"Eleanor," Serena had her phone.
"Yeah?" Eleanor asked worried.
"Well done on your results," Serena said, "I'm proud."
"Woah wait," Michael sat forward, "Did you hear that?" Michael said jokingly.
"Yes she almost sounded… human," Malik said, "Who would've thought."
"I do have feelings," Serena said, "That may shock you."
"We witnessed a rare occasion like an eclipse," Ric said repeating what she said a year ago, "Should've brought a camera."
"She's not always like that," Eleanor said, "It's her work mind."
"Yes if I wanted to play maternal all day I would've gone for peads," Serena said and everyone nodded in fairness "Even then I'd lose my mind."
"Or get all shaky and emotional," Johnny said.
"Here's your phone," Serena gave the phone back.
"Okay who's singing Patti Smith's song?" Michael asked, "This is not her version."
"Casacada," Eleanor answered, "They blare it in clubs."
"I don't like how all these artist remake songs," Ed said, "Imagine if they remade Dancing In The Street?"
"No one can remake that," Johnny said.
"You like it?" Ed asked.
"Aye," Johnny replied, "You're pretty cool we would get along."
"Brilliant," Serena said quietly.
"Don't worry I won't cramp your style," Ed said whilst drinking his pint, "Surgeons."
"What's that supposed to mean?" Serena asked.
"You forget how to have fun," Ed said.
"Oh yes because reversing the gas is really fun," Serena retaliated, "Anyway most of us would disagree."
"I didn't know Jac years go so I can't say," Johnny said holding his arms up, "But Mo here likes to have fun."
"Yeah exactly," Mo said whilst putting her arm around her best friend, "And I know how to entertain, you've got Michael who likes to have a laugh in his own way, Mr Griffin can be funny, Mr Hanssen," Mo moved her hand sideways, "Who knows, Mr Hope."
"Connie Beauchamp," Jac added.
"So you're a bit outnumbered there," Mo said to Ed, "We're not boring."
"Yeah we put on a show," Michael said.
"Whilst Anasetics sit and watch," Serena said playfully.
"If I wasn't there the patient could wake up," Ed defended, "What would happen then?"
"There would be a very bloody mess," Jac said, "Can you imagine it?"
"Patient panicking guts everywhere," Ed said and Eleanor looked disgusted, "Hmm if it wasn't for people like me you could be in a pickle."
"Yes aren't we lucky?" Serena said feeling uncomfortable, "Anyway enough about work," she sat forward.
Jac tapped her stomach she realised this morning her stomach swelled a little, but she was dreading it when she was going to become massive. She imagined herself and shivered massive round bump against her once perfectly flat stomach, and if she carried on craving chocolate covered bacon and haribo pizzas she would be the size of Mr Blobby before she knew it. The song It Means Nothing came on the bar stereo and she was in her own thoughts.
"I don't want her!" Paula shouted to the midwife, "Just take her away!"
"But she needs to bond with you," the midwife said, "It's important."
"I'll tell you when I want her!" Paula shouted and the shouting woke the baby up, the midwife walked around the room trying to calm the baby girl down, "Shut her up!"
"She wants her mum," the midwife said, "Here."
"No!" Paula said and the midwife had to face it Paula wasn't going to hold the baby, "Just take her away."
The midwife put the baby in the cot and walked out, she wanted Paula to bond which failed because after five minutes Paula ran out and they began to think she was abandoning her own daughter. Next day Paula was discharged and the Maternity crew only had to hope Paula would look after her daughter.
Five years later "Jacky come here!" Paula shouted, "I'm going out," Paula said, "You've got food, water, don't answer the door to anyone," Paula said to her five year old daughter who just nodded, "I'll be back soon."
"Where you going?" Five year old Jac asked, "Mummy."
Paula shut the door and Jac was left in the house for a whole day and night. Paula came back the next day and went out again after a few hours. Jac never had bonded with her mum but she wished her mum was here.
Eight years later
"You'll be better off here," Paula drove off and Jac ran after her car, it's never in a child's interest to be abandoned and she was confused.
"Jacky?" the social worker called, "Come on come inside."
When she stepped in the "Care Home" she was immediately targeted for her hair and was bullied all throughout her time in the home.
"Oh look it's Jacky no mum."
"Oh look she's crying."
"What's the matter? Mummy not want you anymore? Mummy abandon you?"
"Earth to Jac," Johnny was clicking his fingers, "Jac?"
"What?" Jac shook her head, "Sorry?"
"Are you OK?" Johnny asked, "You were in some kind of trance."
"I'll be a minute," Jac walked outside and tried to find somewhere to hide. She curled her legs up to her chest and had a private cry… a very private cry.
It was ten minutes and Jac hadn't returned, "She's probably just getting some air," Malik said.
"No something was up," Johnny said, "I think she was thinking about something."
"Like what?" Mo asked.
"That's the thing… I don't know," Johnny said, "That's why we should talk more."
"Given her current state," Sacha said, "I'd go search for her."
"She's hardly border line unstable," Malik said.
"No but she's cried more than I have ever seen her cry and I'm worried," Johnny said, "Mo come help."
"Yeah ok," Mo stood up, "You lot help too," she ordered everyone, "Let's go on a Jac hunt."
"What do you think she was thinking about?" Johnny asked Mo.
"I don't know… you know what she's like," Mo said, "Besides who knows what's going through a head today."
"Spare parts," Sacha said and he looked at Michael.
"Spare parts?" Johnny asked.
"What?" Everyone expect Michael asked, "Spare parts?"
"She was upset about that earlier… I think she's thinking about her you know," Michael said and Sacha looked worried.
"I'm sorry we're not mind readers," Serena said, "What's this about spare parts?"
"Michael?" Sacha said, "What are you thinking?"
"That's she's done a runner and is crying," Michael said, "I can read her and I know her too well."
Everyone stepped outside, "Think," Sacha said.
Jac heard their voices and stood up and pulled herself together, "It's fine I'm alive."
"Where have you been?" Johnny ran up to her and hugged her, "I was worried."
"Just needed some air," Jac lied.
"Jac look at me," Johnny said, "What's wrong?"
"I'm fine," Jac laughed, "I'm just great."
"Look at me," Sacha said with his arms folded, "Look me in the eye and tell you're just great, "Jac turned her eyes away she couldn't lie to Sacha, "What's wrong?"
"Will you stop patronising me," Jac said.
"Jac we know when you're not OK," Johnny said.
"Just leave me alone," Jac walked off but a hand across her wrist stopped her.
"Little chat don't you think?" Serena raised her eyebrows.
"I'm fine," Jac said but Serena wouldn't let her grasp go, "I'm fine."
"Yes and I'm about to quit my job… come on," she walked away with Jac in tow and they sat on the wall, "What's happened?"
Everyone outside moved back into the pub, "That went well," Johnny said.
"After another cry she'll be fine," Mo said, "Besides she's got her ally now."
"Aren't you worried?" Malik asked, "Two female consultants palling up?"
"Oh come on you don't think they'll be friends for life?" Johnny asked.
"She's already been round," Eleanor said, "And I know when mum cares about someone."
"You think they're plotting something?" Johnny asked.
"Come on you've got Jac ice queen, bitch, complete cow," Malik said much to Johnny's disapproval, "Then you've got Serena their one in the same in a way."
"What's the supposed to mean?" Eleanor asked defending her mother.
"Edward you know Serena better than us," Malik said.
"Likes to get her own way yes… but unless she's had a sudden transplant in personality then it seems she cares about Jac," Ed said, "I doubt their plotting something and you would know… she can't keep a good poker face."
"Could fool me," Harry said, "Seriously."
"Yeah Serena and Juniors… bad combo," Ed said, "Did she give you her lecture?"
"I remember something like if you value your career you will-"
"Keep out my way, do your assignments and listen to me," Ed finished, "Yeah she gave all her other Juniors that speech."
"Top marks though," Harry said, "She treats me like a child though."
Gemma laughed, "I have a question… why do you and Sacha call Jac your sister?"
"Oh it's out little thing," Sacha explained, "Why?"
"So like a family unit?" Chantelle asked, "That's lovely… you know we should make a family unit."
Outside Jac and Serena were talking, "I just went into my own little world and memories came back."
"What memories?" Serena asked kindly.
"My mother," Jac admitted, "I couldn't help it… it's like I'm being told something… that I'm going to be a rubbish mother."
"Look at me," Serena said, "It's normal to have these worries… I used to worry about loads would I provide enough? am I going to be able to balance? Lots of worries."
"I'm worried I'll abandon my child," Jac said, "I'm worried history will repeat itself."
"Well it won't… I won't let it happen, Johnny won't, Mo, Michael, Sacha, Elliot we've all got your back," Serena said, "Show me your wrist."
"Why?" Jac asked and she frowned her eyebrows, Serena took it.
"One for luck," Serena ran a finger around Jac's wrist, "One for hope and one for trust," Serena then took her wrist away, "Something I did with Eleanor before exams."
"Thanks I guess," Jac said and they got off the wall.
"You ok now?" Serena asked and Jac nodded.
Back in the pub
"Right so you want to start a family unit thing?" Ric asked.
"Yeah," Chantelle nodded, "I think it'll be nice."
"So what shall we start off with?" Mo asked.
"Mum and dad?" Johnny suggested.
"Oh that's easy," Sacha said.
"Who?" everyone asked.
"I'll give you a hint for the mum likes to get own way, has a very good "friendship" with the boss the only person who get him to do what she wants," Sacha explained and then it hit Ric.
"Are you on about Serena?" Ric asked and as he said that Ed choked on his drink.
"No," Johnny said, "She terrifies people."
"No she doesn't," Eleanor said, "Ok sometimes."
"No I agree," Mo said, "Come on she's taken on Jac."
"Exactly," Sacha said, "And also as terrifying as she can be she's like the mother."
"Don't think she'd agree but fair enough," Ed said putting his drink down.
"Okay what about dad?" Mo asked.
"I'm doing this one," Harry said, "Okay this seems appropriate as Sacha said about a great "friendship"-"
"No!" Everyone said, "Seriously Hanssen?"
"They argue like a couple," Ric said, "It's quite entertaining."
Eleanor went red the thought of her mother arguing with her boss was quite embarrassing, "Witnessed?" Michael asked intrigued.
"I walked in on them arguing about a plotted plant," Ric said and everyone sniggered, "Rather entertaining."
"And what was wrong with the plant?" Michael asked amused.
"Something to do with allergies and how it wasn't safe," Ric answered, "But Hanssen does seem appropriate."
"Okay so we've got mummy and daddy," Mo said, "No we need grandparents."
"Oh hmm," Sacha had to think, "Elliot."
"Yeah perfect and Mr Griffin," Chantelle said, "Well if you think about it you're both like the wise granddad who gives advice and is always nice."
"Well… thank you," Ric said feeling quite touched.
"Okay now we need brothers and sisters and aunts and uncles," Mo ordered, "I'm doing this one… Johnny Mac and myself are obviously brother and sister…" Mo then had to think, "Then of course Michael, Sacha and Jac have their group… I would say Ric and Serena."
"Excuse me?" Ric asked shocked.
"Well you two seem to disagree quite often," Mo said, "And Hanssen's daddy so it's you who suits it best."
"So I'm also a brother and a grandfather?" Ric asked.
"Yep," Mo said happily, "Now we've got the AAU lot Mary-Claire, Gemma and Harry… but Gemma seems to be oldest because she's the most mature."
"Oh thank you," Gemma said, "Here that Harry? I'm the oldest."
"And then what about Jac?" Johnny asked.
"I'm getting to her," Mo said.
"One question…. How is Ed going to fit in this?" Johnny asked.
"Oh keep me out please," Ed said.
"No you're part of Holby now I'm afraid," Mo said, "Let's see... I've got it relative of Johnny."
"What?" Johnny and Ed said at the same time.
"Well his surname is Scottish," Mo said, "So it makes sense."
"Okay," Johnny said, "But he'd have to come from my dad's side."
Mo knew what Johnny meant, "Oh your mum makes me laugh."
"History later right who's next?" Johnny asked.
"I've got Jac's other place," Mo said, "Sister of Serena."
"Fits their both bitches when they want to be," Johnny said.
"Can we now?" Serena stood with her arms folded and Jac done the same, they walked in just as Johnny said they can both be bitches, "So why are you discussing us?" Serena asked sitting down.
"It's a long story," Ric said, "But congratulations."
"Excuse me?" Serena asked confused.
"Well youself and Hanssen have adopted all of us," As Ric said that Serena choked on her drink, Ed reached over and patted her back.
"Thanks," Serena tried to get her breath back, "Excuse me?" she looked at Ric.
"You've also gained a sister and a husband," Ric said and Serena looked very, very confused.
"Right okay," she sat back, "Am I missing something?"
"And a brother too," Johnny added, "Isn't it wonderful sis?" he put his arm around Mo.
Serena looked at Jac, "Any idea?" she asked the redhead.
"I was hoping you would know," Jac replied and she sat back.
"Well I don't and I'm not in the mood for games so just say," Serena sat forward.
"Yes mum," everyone said.
"Just tell us," Jac said angrily.
"Family unit," Johnny said, "We've worked it out…"
"Okay," Serena placed her hand on her forehead, "I have obviously missed something crucial please enlighten me."
"Okay we decided to set up a family circle," Chantelle said.
"It's been amusing," Eleanor said, "Just please don't marry your boss for real."
"Carry on," Serena said to Chantelle now worried.
"So we decided that you would be mum," Serena's eyes grew and Chantelle went quiet.
"Oh brilliant and when was this decided?" Serena asked.
"Just now," Ric answered, "Carry on Chantelle."
"Mr Hanssen dad," Chantelle had to stop again.
"He'll love that," Serena said sarcastically, "Not."
"Well we chose you because no matter how scary you can be… you're a good role model," Chantelle explained and Serena had to admit she was a bit touched, "And we chose Mr Hanssen because he's the boss."
"I shall update him," Serena said, "So as well as having a daughter of my own I've now got bunch of others?" Serena raised her eyebrows.
"You juniors mostly," Ric said, "We heard about how you can be a bit harsh."
"A bit?" Serena laughed, "I can be very harsh… but they come out with top marks."
"Finally someone who agrees," Jac sat forward, "No point in being all motherly."
"Exactly," Serena agreed, "I didn't get where I am today without working hard."
"We have more in common than I thought," Jac said and Serena winked.
"So then mummy," Harry joked, "When's my assignment due in?"
"Don't call me mummy," Serena ordered, "Only she can," Serena pointed to Eleanor, "Now then about your assignment I would like it in on Wednesday."
"What?" Harry asked, "Really?"
"You asked me," Serena said, "And I'm sure you would nearly be done by now."
"Of course," Harry said, "I just need to touch it up a bit."
"Good," Serena sat forward, "Now I have one condition… if I am the "mother" I don't want none of you calling me mum or mummy, I will not be criticized for being harsh and if any of you push my buttons you know do I make myself clear?"
"Crystal," Ric said.
"Also if I find any of you upsetting Jac or anything like that I'll have you in my office," Serena said in a really stern voice, "Clear?" she then looked to Jac and smiled, "Like I said too many male consultants not enough females."
"Girl Power," Jac said, "I think we're going to get on very well."
"I couldn't agree more," Serena said and that was it Girl Power was hitting Holby and were they scared? Hell yeah.
Review please (: and any ideas for future story ideas are welcome… I went a bit off track sorry haha but I do hope you liked it xx