Oh my God, Saturday's episode. Watching the trailer again, I'm kind of dreading Ethan's 'relationship' with Scott Ellison's girlfriend... If you guys want me to interweave that story with mine then I'll see what I can do because I have a lot of dramatic ideas which involves a sort of love square going on (you can guess who's involved). I'm also incorporating Alicia's upcoming storyline as she and Ethan have unresolved issues and Dylan and Sam's because this story has sort of built an understanding between Ethan and Dylan, making them friends. Also, in a way, I think Sam is grieving for her failed marriage with Dylan as she could have been a better wife. And also if Sam and Jacob did happen, I honestly don't know what I'd do with that haha. Anyway, onto the story.

Ethan took a deep sigh of relief the moment he sat down on his sofa and closed his eyes.

He was about to fall asleep when his phone suddenly rang.

When did I put it on loud?

"Charlie?" He asked once he finally answered.

"Ethan, hi. We're going to need you back at the hospital."

Ethan groaned, the stress of the day wearing on his limbs. "Why? Do we have an RTC?"

"No. But it is about a patient you treated during your shift. Leigh-Anne Carr. She is requesting to speak with you."

Ethan became more alert. "Uh, can it wait until the morning?"

"She's adamant and I have stressed that you are off-duty but she threatens to scream the whole place down if you do not come. I have the maternity ward in my ear about this."

"Okay, give me two hours. Tell her that I'll be there in two hours."

He could visualise Charlie nodding. "Okay, see you soon."

Hanging up, Ethan became proactive and went straight to the shower to wash away the whole day before getting dressed in a black light knitted sweater and jeans.

His phone rang again and he slipped it out of his pocket, almost crying out in relief at who it was. He could do with some advice right now although he wasn't sure if he was going to get it regarding his current situation.

"Lily! Hi."

"You seem out of breath. Exercising at one in the morning, Dr Hardy?"

Ethan chuckled a little. "Actually, I'm heading out."

"Oh. To Alicia's?"

Ethan bit his tongue but decided to answer. "No. It's someone else."

"Oh, when did you find someone and not tell me about them?" Lily asked. "I-I guess I should let you go then. I just needed to tell you something-"

"No, tell me. What's happened, did you go to your doctor?"

She seemed more cheerful now. "Yeah. Everything is fine, Ethan. I was worried about nothing. She understood that I was a first-time mother, expecting twins and currently single. Although her judgemental glances did make me uncomfortable at times."

"You're being self-conscious. No one's judging you, Lily."

"You're probably right. Anyway, I found something out and I don't know if you want to know."

He smiled. "The gender?"

"Or genders. You'll not know unless you want to know. Do you want to know?" She grinned.

He laughed. "Of course I do. I need to know what to send you in terms of teddies, baby grows... I even have a couple of stuff that was Matilda's." His voice dropped a little and he became sadder knowing that Cal wouldn't be able to find her in the future to see how much their little Toad had grown up. He guessed he'd have to do it for him. "I'm excited to know. I might even visit you soon and help you out if you want. Take a little break away from Holby and when they come, we can wet the babies' heads."

"You're so sweet. Well, Ethan Hardy, we are having a boy and... a girl!" She squealed out, causing Ethan to draw the phone away from his ear but he smiled nonetheless.

"Ah, congratulations! One of each is just perfect... Did you just say 'we'?"

There was silence. Then, "I'm sorry?"

"You said 'we'. Do you mean-"

"Oh, no. I said that in terms of bad phrasing... If I was talking to Connie or even Alica, I'd say 'we' too-"

"You know."

"I don't." Her voice became higher.

Ethan smiled. "I've never known a bad liar like you, Dr Chao. It's okay. If you don't either Iain or me to know and you want to do this alone, then that's fine but we are here no matter who's the father. Speaking of fathers... You wouldn't guess who I treated today."

"Who?"

"Scott Ellison's girlfriend. She was... She was pregnant, Lily. And she gave birth today in the hospital where her son's father and grandfather died."

Lily sighed. "Why didn't you give her case to someone else?"

"I-I don't know."

"You owe her nothing. Scott Ellison was a terrible, disgusting man who killed your brother and abused everyone who wasn't white at that hospital. He deserved everything that was coming to him. You don't have to help her."

"I let her child's father die. My past mistakes - revenged self, caused this little boy to grow up without a father."

Lily tutted. "He deserved it...I know this may change your mind but he got what he deserved. You didn't let him die, I didn't let him die. He died under causes out of our control, my control. I heard the report and gave it to you, you saw what it said."

Ethan nodded. "You're right. I'm going to see her. Offer her the support that I can as a doctor but keep my boundaries."

"Good. I'll talk to you soon."

"Hey, Lily?"

"Yeah?" She replied quietly.

Ethan smiled a little. "I'm glad you're happier. You really sound like you're on cloud nine despite everything. It's nice, with you like this, you're not normally like this."

"Becoming a mum has changed me, Ethan. I hope for the better."

"Yeah. Give the kids a kiss from me. Tell them that their Uncle Ethan will visit as soon as he can."

"I don't think their Uncle Ethan will visit. You sound like you've got a lot on your plate. Please don't take on this girl. Leave her be."

Ethan closed his eyes. He had to do right by Leigh-Anne.

"Sure. Bye."

"Bye."

He hung up and noticed that he had an hour until he was demanded to show at the hospital. A quick late dinner it was.