THE HOSPITAL…
10 Years since Hollyoaks….Jen had moved to London….it took her a while to get over what had happened. .Luckily for her Tilly never made a statement towards her …with no proof there could be no charges. .It meant Jen could still teach…She wasn't brave enough to apply for Jobs for a long time….
2 years ago she took the step and sent her Cv out for Jobs….
She finally got a job teaching but it was for the matured student….she worked for the "Open University " programme where older people could get higher in education then they had when they were at school age..
It wasn't her ideal job but she enjoyed it never the less…
Tilly however did as well as everybody predicted and went on to Cambridge….completing her exams top of her class…bagging herself a consultant position at a very high rated NHS Oxford hospital….
Her parents wonder why she hadn't taken the private hospital job she had been offered. .But for Tilly it wouldn't have been rewarding enough for her…Tilly wanted to be in the midst of all the mayhem she wanted challenges….
Tilly sat at her desk finishing off paper work when a nurse bounced through the room….Dr Evans…there's a patient coming in By ambulance…fall down in the street the paramedics think it's a heart attack…
Tilly jumped up wrapping her stethoscope around her neck…Lets go….she said as they hurry in to A&E…
As the man was rushed in. .Tilly done all the checks she needed to…even at one point having to resuscitate the man…One the gentleman was stable Tilly advised the nurses to take him Intensive care so he could be closely monitored…
As she reads his noted she raises her eyebrows….Mr Graham Gilmore….Smmmmh….Tilly sighed. She hadn't heard that name in a long time…
Taking no more notice she passes his file on for a nurse to call his next of Kin….Then going on about her day…
Jen received the call …It had been her father that had taken ill….she panicked he was very ill and in Oxford…Calling her Mum and Brother Liam who were also in London….
Jen grabbed her phone scrolling through her contacts pressing the call button…
Julie…I have to go to Oxford. Its my dad..hes had a heart attack he's really sick…Ill call you and let you know Whats happening..Ok…
Jen had explained to Julie what had happened and where her Dad was ….
.Julie and Jen had been dating for over a year…It wasn't the perfect relationship ..Julie's work took her all over the country so there time together was limited…It didn't help that Jen's barriers were up and she wouldn't let Julie in….Julie had asked for them to move in together many times but Jen point blank said no…
Jen picked up her brother and rushed to the hospital…Jen's parents had split 4 years ago and her Dad had moved to Oxford for a quieter life…He had a partner but must have left Jen on his medical records as his next of kin…
Trying her hardest to call her" step mother" over and over again but receiving no answer..
Jen you need to calm down. Liam begged. Look pull over let me drive..
Jen done as Liam asked and let him drive the rest of the way…
God Liam I hope Dads ok? She worried. What if he…
Jen shut up…Before you say it. Liam jumped in….He's made of the hard stuff Dad is…
Liam. The nurse said the Doctor had to revive him…He's in ICU…
Yeah but that's precaution isn't. Liam assured her… Jen we don't k now till we get there….
As Jen and Liam rushed through the hospital to be with their dad…they were met with the nurse that called them….
Your Dad had fallen down in the street….A passer by called an ambulance for him….The nurse explained…We had to resusiate him twice…but at the moment he is stable….
So it was a heart attack? Liam asked…
It was yes….Mr Gilmore is very poorly at the moment and we are doing everything to keep him comfortable….
Jen began to cry…..
All I can promise you is that your Dad is in the best hands possible…The Doctor taking care of him is very very good….
Jen smiled…Can we see him?
The nurse ushered Jen and Liam into their Fathers room…Jen burst into Tears hugging into Liam…Their Dad has tubes everywhere …monitors attached to him. Making Jen jump every time they beeped…
The Doctor will be around shortly to see you….and she will explain more…you know im detail…
Liam thanked the nurse and let her get on her way…
Alright pops…He said as he took his hands….If you wanted us to visit you only had to say. .He laughed…Jen's here as well…
Can he hear you? Jen asked..
Liam shrugged ..I Dunno but if he can im sure he'd be happy to know we're here…
Jen sat on the opposite side of the bed…She placed her hand over her Dads…..Dad….She whispered…Please wake up….
At least we're here now….Liam said..
Jen got up…Im gonna go and Ring Rose…(Grahams partner)..I'll grab some Coffee….
As Jen left Liam just sat chatting to his Dad…Mostly about football…He didn't think his Dad could hear but felt like he was helping…
Just then one of Grahams machines began to beep….Liam jumped up in a panic….
Its ok….Came A Voice….There's nothing to worry about….Its just to remind us to check on him…The Doctor smiled as she sorted the machine. .Turning around..
Tilly…..Liam gasped..
Tilly looked up …Liam?
The two stood in silence…none of them knew what to say…Graham's heart machine …
What is it? Is he ok…
Hold on Liam…Tilly said as she checked Graham over…Pressing the emergency button ..As 2 nurse rushed in..Tilly began compressions…Liam I need you to leave..
What why? Liam worried..
Please Liam. .Tilly shouted as she continued tending to Graham…A nurse rushed him out of the room….
Let Doctor Evans do her job…The nurse said caringly as she closed the door …
Liam paced the floor biting his nails…Finally got hold of Rose…Her phones crap the signal kept going…Anyways she's on her way…..Why you out here? Jen asked with a frown…
Dads machines went off…Jen it was horrible ..they were resuscitating him…..I don't know what happened…
Oh god…Jen began to cry…Liam I told you…
Wait wait ..Liam interrupted…There coming out…As the Nurses came out followed by the Doctor…
Is he ok? Tell me he's ok? Liam begged…
He's ok…We've stabilised him…
Before Tilly could continue …Her and Liam's attention was turnt to Jen…Seeing Tilly had shocked her so much that she dropped both Coffees on the floor…One landing on her foot….
Jen! Liam called out….
Jen didn't feel the Coffee burn her foot…she was numb from the shock of the person stood before her….
Sis you ok? Liam asked…Jen…he shouted..
What? Jen moaned coming out of her daze…I dropped your Coffee…Um sorry…..
Jen never mind about the Coffee ..You've burnt your foot..
Jen looked down at her foot…Still not feeling any pain…
You need to get that looked at. .Tilly advised..
Its fine ..Jen muttered still un able to take her eyes off Tilly…How is this possible she thought…Of all the places in the Uk and all the hospitals…How did she end up here and taking care of my Dad ..Jen thought…
Tilly called a nurse….Can you take Miss Gilmore here and tend to her foot please..
As the nurse dragged Jen away…Liam turnt to Tilly…..
I don't think you should be caring for my Dad….
Oh you don't? And the reason for that is? Tilly asked…
C'mon Tilly..Liam sighed…You know why…Jen….she's…..
Liam….I am the best Doctor in the hospital…If you don't want your Father to receive the best care possible then that's up to you…..And I'd also like to remind you that ..Jen..and I…was 10 years ago…
Now do you want me to find you another Doctor…Better still would you like to change hospitals?
Liam shook his head….Im sorry…..
Right ..Now…your dad just had a little air in one of this tubes which stop the right amount of oxygen going into his heart…Its all sorted now ..he's ok….I'll be back to check on him….
Tilly went in search for the nurse who took Jen…..Hey…where did you plonk Miss Gilmore? The lady with the burn on her foot?
Oh she's in bed 6 ..Im just going to see to her now. Needs this…The nurse smiled holding up a roll of surgical tape..
Tilly smiled. I'll take that…Bed 6 you said right?
The nurse frowned…Doctor Evans you don't have to do that….Im sure you have more important things to do…
Tilly shook her head…No….its fine…I'll do it..
Tilly headed into the cubicle shutting the curtains….
Hello..Jen…
Jen took a deep breath…Hi Tilly…
Shell we take a look at this foot? Tilly smiled…
Jen shrugged placing her foot on the bed…Is my Dad ok?
Tilly nodded. .Your Dads as good as he can be…There was a little hiccup in his oxygen tube…Its fine..
Ok..well…you've defiantly burnt your foot..Tilly joked…As she held Jens ankle to have a better look Jen felt a rush of butterflies in her stomach….
Does it sting? Tilly asked..
Jen shook her head…
Is it hot? Tilly asked..
Again Jen shook her head…..
Is it numb? Tilly asked looked at Jen..
Jen nodded….I cant feel it…
Tilly laughed underneath her breath…That will be the shock of seeing me….Your foot be kick in soon …
Jen felt nervous…Shock is an understatement….I never …I mean…I….
Tilly began to clean Jen's burn. She couldn't help but notice how smooth Jen's legs were…How perfectly painted her tow nails were….
Well its been a long time…Tilly smiled…This might hurt a little. She added as she wiped the burn with a surgical wash..
Ouch…Jen hissed…Tensing her foot…
You ok? Tilly asked…checking before continuing..
Yeah im fine..…..Jen replied….and yeas Its been a very long time
10 years Tilly reminded her… When I saw your Dads last name it did make me think ..God haven't heard that name in a long time. She laughed…Never did I expect you to be stood on my ward…..
Or want too…Jen muttered…Realising her foot actually hurt…Its burning ..she told Tilly..
Tilly nodded…This gel will take the heat away.. Im going to put a dressing on it for now…You'll need it checked again though…
Jen nodded…I knew you'd do it…
Tilly frowned..
Jen smiled.. Become a Doctor…I knew you would..
Tilly smiled back…And you? Are you teaching?
University level…Jen replied…
Tilly nodded…Least you don't have the worry of any Teenage kid falling for you..…
Jen rolled her eyes. No…Just men old enough to be my Dad…
Ewe…Tilly said wrinkling up her nose..Ok so your done…All bandaged up…I'll get you some pain relief as well..
Thank you…Jen whispered…
Tilly took a seat next to Jen….Listen…I know its been a long Time. And neither of us thought we would see each other again.. But…Here we are… Im gonna be taking care of your Dad…SO I guess we'll see quite a bit of each other…I'd like to think we can be friends. She smiled holding her hand out…
Jen shook her hand. Me too…As they hold hands it felt like electricity running through them both. Even if none of them were to admit it…there was still a spark there…
Right ..Ill leave you to hobble off and be with you Dad. And I've got round to do. Or would you like a hand..
Jen waved her hand around ..No its fine…I'll be fine…really…
Ok…Tilly nodded…See ya…
Jen smiled as Tilly as they went there separate ways…
As Jen made her way back into her Dads room. Liam got up..
Want a hand?
No im fine….Jen smiled as she sat down ..
Can you believe it..Tilly of all people…here taking care of Dad…He moaned..
Liam. What does it matter..Jen asked. As long as he's being looked after…
And you? How do you feel? You know about seeing her again..
Jen shrugged. Its been 10 years…We have moved on ..She has a life here…I have mine in London…
Well just as long as it doesn't cause trouble. If it does I'll have another Doctor to look after Dad..
It wont ..Jen snapped…
Tilly finished her rounds…Taking 5 Minutes in her office she thought about Jen…How weird it was seeing her…How beautiful she looked.. How touching her made Tilly feel good…Shaking the thoughts away…Tilly didn't hold grudges about the past. It felt like a life time away…
As she sat trying hard to not think about Jen..she realised…it was actually nice to see her….