The Tiger Inside

by Nasu Hasami

Orthopaedic surgeon Mulan Hua is dedicated to her career and determined to rise above the statistics of her profession. But that shouldn't mean she has to compromise on the things she wants. Surely, in the 21st Century, a girl can have everything. (Flash fiction series. Companion story to The Nightingale's Song.)

60. Crow

The Tiger Inside

By Nasu Hasami

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"He'll look around the room; he won't tell you his plan."

~Foster the People~

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60. Crow

It's been four weeks since Shan was released, and Mulan's almost convinced he's not going to do anything.

Almost.

She's in Rehab when the text flashes on her phone. Delun Ling gets one too. So do the two nurses at the station. The internal ward doors begin auto clicking shut.

Active Shooter on site. Lockdown procedure 2.

For a moment, Mulan can't breathe. Lockdown procedure 2 means there's a shooter in Emergency.

Her phone chimes again. It's Tasunka.

Shang's in the ED.

Before the ward door locks, Mulan runs for the corridor.

She doesn't know if there's anything she can do, but she knows she can't stand still.