Homeward Bound

Borrowed Angels Two

E M T's Sue 's P O V

[Me]- We need to refill quickly

Joe clean the backboards

Test the straps we need to make sure

The monitors are working correctly

[Julia]- Hey Sue how's it going been crazy so far today huh?

[Me]-Yea it has hope it slows down soon..

I sighed as I took a seat down next to Julia Marcos who was one of the unit Secretary's on this night. As usual she was busy handling calls and filling out admission papers. The E-Ward was strangely quite for a week night. Julia handed me a fresh water which I appreciated as I tried to get caught up on my paper work which I hadn't had a chance to do since my first call when I came on duty this afternoon . I was in the middle of a 12 hr shift and for my crew and I . It had been non-stop from simple calls like falls to broken bones to more serious situations . I was looking forward to my break even if it wasn't to grab food as it was just to sit down.

[RN Maggie]- Sure is quite here

[20 of us] -Shhh...

[Reggie RN] -Damn you never say that in the E-Ward

It was a long old joke that saying it was quite in the ER would set off a chain of bad events..everyone looked around nervously for a minute till we relaxed Julia and I laughed . I went back to filling out paper work as DR. McMillan started to tell a joke which got us all laughing..right as the my walkie talkie cracked on ...

" Unit 360 first response needed

320 pick up!

[Me]] -Marty it's Sue what's the call?

Marty was one of the dispatchers at the station she kept me informed of all calls that come into the station that are urgent and need first response ..

[Marty]- First response needed on Pacific coast Highway

Southbound PCH in Crystal Cove State Park near Laguna Beach.

MVA

SUV collided with a car going North bound

Suv has gone over guard rail

At least two other cars were involved from

What I hear a school bus was

hit..

My heart stopped a school bus? My kids were heading to Orange County for a class trip they were due to be heading back now.

[Me]-Were heading there now Marty any..

[Marty]- Sorry Sue no word on which bus or any names..

[Me]- It's okay keep me posted

Lets go guys!

[Julia]- So much for a quite night..

She glared at Maggie who was sinking back as many were giving her the stare down..I grabbed my guys which included Robert my EMT-1 Joe my Driver who's a EMT-2 and Brooke who's my Fellow Paramedic like me..EMT"S 1 are responsible for administering first aid; performing basic procedures such as opening airways, giving oxygen, immobilizing fractures, and bandaging wounds; following instructions given by other medical professionals.

EMT 2 are responsible for Driving emergency vehicles; administering first aid; performing basic procedures as well as advanced procedures such as administering intravenous fluids, using defibrillators to give life-saving shocks to a stopped heart, and other intensive care procedures.

Paramedics are responsible for Performing a wide range of medical procedures, including more advanced procedures such as administering drugs orally and intravenously, interpreting electrocardiograms (EKG's), and performing endotracheal intubations; diagnosing and treating minor injuries.

I've been in this field since I was 18 my mom was a EMT my Dad a doctor I grew up around Emergencies all my life. I spent more time in the station then I did at home. When I was 16

I volunteered at my dad's hospital here at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. At

18 . I joined the squad and started my training it's taken me 5 years to get to be a paramedic with all the course work they do now plus you have to a month of working with a anesthetist. I quickly fell in love with my job and two years ago I was promoted to supervisor I run my own Ambulance and basically assist with the major traumas.

Joe knew exactly how to get to where we needed to get to and I left it in his hand as Brooke and I made sure all our supplies were where they needed to be and Robert got the machines set to where they needed to be ..the rain had started about 20 minutes ago and was now turning into a full blown rain storm the palm tresses were taking a beating as they were blown around.. my mind races to all the possibility's of what we would see. How many victims were there how would we treat them?

We were one of the first ones on the scene besides the officers before the vehicle even came to a full stop I was racing out in all my years I have seen so much tragedy many involving young kids but this scene took my breath away and almost made me drop to my knees . A school bus was sprawled on it's side the bright yellow making it stick out in the coat of night. I saw kids laying in the street one was wrapped around the guardrail her blond hair covered in tire tracks she was 4'4 couldn't weigh more then 80 lbs she had on white daisy shorts a Dora the explore yellow tank top her hair in pigtails she was covered in blood . I ran over to her she couldn't be more then 7 and she was lifeless..no amount of CPR was working and as one of the few on the scene . I had to make the decision no mother ever wants to make there were many others who could be saved..she could not...I called it and moved on but not before saying a quick prayer to bless her young soul. Then I ran to where Robert was Accessioning a little boy who was screaming as he checked his leg which was horribly bent he was the cutest kid you could ever see I was sure he was a model his curly soft brown hair stuck out on all sides he was 4'7 or so with the sweetest smile which I was determined to see as I went over and started asking him questions ..

[Me]-What's your name sweetie? I'm Sue..

He sniffled as he chocked out..Robert started to rub his back

[Kid]- Damion ...Adam Harrison

I'm 12

[Me]-You are hon I have a son your age his name is Davis

What's school do you to?

[Damion]- Xavier Middle School in La

[Me]-Wow so does my son

What's your favorite subject?

{Damion]- History I want to be a historian when I get older

I love soccer is my leg going to be okay?

He started to relax as the shot of Metrazene I gave him took effect. We packed his leg and Robert kept a eye on his vitals while making notes on his chart. I went on to the next Victim a older girl about mid teens she was laying hunched over the passengers seat of the Vehicle that had collided from the north bound lane. She was knocked out but she wasn't bleeding externally. I checked her vitals and assessed her quickly but thoroughly no broken bones no sprains nothing to indicate she was in any danger but I was worried about head injuries. I ordered her to be ready for transport. Kids were crying some were in shock but two teenagers were helping to get them in order off the street a grownup was helping to control the traffic as Joe screamed for me to come to him I ran 3 miles down the road where a little girl about 5 was sitting in what use to be the bus she was crying ..

[Little Girl]- When's Mommy going to wake up!

Where's Daddy!

Why won't mommy wake up!

[Me]-Where's Your mommy Sweetie?

What's Your Name?

She was sniffling as her little face was beat red with her emotions written all over her young face her fists were clenched up..

[Little Girl] -Mommy wake up!

Mommy wake up!

[Joe]- Her name's Katie I found her id

Katie Walsh She's 5 from La

Her Parents are Steve and Mariah

NKA [ No Known Allergies]

[Me]-Good give her Some Metrazene

[Katie]- Mommy!

She pointed to under the seat I quickly ran trying to get under the twist of metal and rubber to reveal the girls mom who was without question dead.. Joe moved to cover her view as I grabbed a sheet and covered her. Katie was now calmer as she laid her head down...I ran to check over more kids who had little to no injuries but were in shock as I tried to piece together information how the crash happened did anyone know if my son was on board..I saw a few of his friends..running over to ask one of them I knew as Sam I started to question him even as much training as I had when your child is involved it seizes to matter training becomes the past as panic takes over. Before I could enter the state of hysteria Brooke screamed out ...Brooke is always calm she's a godsend to us hearing her panic made my heart stop was it Davis? Was it Wendy my 10 Y. o ..as I turned to head to where she was I saw a young man who was obliviously the driver of the North Bound Car staggering as the police were making him walk a straight line he was failing miserably. They were dong a Breathalyzer ...Anger boiled up inside of me.. How stupid was this kid? To get behind the wheel of a car when he was in no condition to operate

a toy truck never mind a 4000 lb moving vehicle.. he had his fun tonight got loaded got behind the wheel..for what? A joy ride with some hot girls...and these sweet kids..these angels ..got...pain suffering..and death...

Looking around it was a scene from a horror movie shattered glass which glistened with sparkles of blood. Metal which was now apart of the California coast way twisted around guard rails rocks car upon cars. As the kid turned around there was gasping among the girls...I knew who he was instantly thanks to Wendy's obsession ...that reddish blond hair those blue eyes ..Justin Beeper ..had caused all this..he had tears in his eyes as the police arrested him. The paparazzi were going crazy snapping pictures of the scene before the police could even try to stop them. They were getting pictures of the dead and the injuries scaring the kids more..my anger was at a a breaking point.