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so just borrowing them and promise to return em when I am done (
A couple of days have gone by since Jerkson passed away. It is afternoon in Philly and Dana is sitting at her desk with files piled up from patients. She is so tired and it shows, as she has not slept for the past two nights. Trying to digest everything at once has been hard and she has wondered if counseling would do any good to help clear her mind and try to cope again. Nick was offered a job at Manhattan General the day before and he wanted her to come with him. So, the thought of life without Nick around was another bridge to hurdle over. Boy, when bad things happen, they come in spades! Dana looks at the files and just wants to collapse. Who can concentrate?? Things have been really quiet around RWHC since Emma rocked the house and Jerkson passed away. Some things will never be the same, it all is so apparent. Plus, she heard from her friend Andy Campbell, who is coming back to the States after working as a Military doctor in Afghanistan and is really interested in coming to work at RWHC and talked to Dana about keeping her eyes open for anything to come up. Boy, can things change and so fast!
As Dana is trying to stay focused, Lu walks in with a couple of subs. She puts one in front of Dana and sits in the chair, which is placed in front of Dana's desk. Lu sits down and they both start to eat.
"Dana" says Lu, "Are you okay? You look really drained"
"I am fine Lu, just really tired."
"I know and I understand. Look, if you need to talk..."
"Thanks Lu" Dana says cutting her off. "Hey, I am surprised that you are not with a patient right now"
"Yeah, so am I. But I actually have some free time right now and besides, I am a little wiped out myself" says Lu
"I guess everything that happened around here has gotten the best of all of us," stated Dana.
"Yeah, it has been rather rough," agrees Lu. "Dana, I do not hold you responsible for anything that happened, you were just as victimized as the rest of us here"
Dana smiles softly. "Thanks Lu. I appreciate that"
"How is Emma doing?" asks Lu out of concern
"She is okay, they are transporting her back to Virginia. My parents are going to put her in a hospital in Richmond. Well, mom is anyways, dad has never been in tune with these type of things." "I am glad she is going to be okay. Has she always had problems like this?"
Dana sits for a minute and thinks. All sorts of memories flood through her mind.
"Come to think of it, she has always had her quirks. She is the baby and in our home, there is so much competition to be the best at everything! Well, I excelled and so did our brother but Emma was more of a free spirit I guess you would say. She was never really disciplined and my parents use to stay on her so much."
"Yeah, I guess being the youngest, she felt like the least loved or something?"
"I do not know if it is so much that or what. She has always had a better relationship with our brother but with me, it was different. It was like our parents always compared us and always expected her to be the same person I was. The thing is that she is not. I guess she has always lived in my shadow or something. She has always had some resentment towards me and I am not exactly Mother Teresa when it comes to emotional things"
"Dana, don't sell yourself so short. You are compassionate; it just does not show as often. I do hope Emma will be okay though. I am glad she is getting help"
"Well, it is an embarrassment to my parents, especially my dad. But, to be honest, I am also. Despite all of this, I still love her, she is my little sister. I just wish that we had not been raised with so many should's, should not's and to be the best at everything and to excel, make the family look good, do nothing to make us look foolish"
Suddenly, Lana walks in with a sub of her own and sits down in the chair beside Lu. She begins to eat and talk as well.
"So, what are you girls up to?"
"Hi Lana" says Dana
"Hey you, not a lot here. Just some female bonding" says Lu
"So, ladies, do you think things will ever be the same around here again?" asks Lana
Lu and Dana look at one another puzzled.
"What do you mean Lana" they both ask.
Lana rolls her eyes and sits up straight. She starts spilling her guts to them.
"Look, nothing gets passed Lana. She knows everything. I know that Emma came in here and fouled up the grant. I know that she cried rape on Peter when she was pulling a fast one. I know that she was after Nick and tried to seduce him. I know that Jerkson did not allow you (looking at Dana) and Nick to have a thing going on and and threatened to fire you both if you did not cool things off. I also know that Jerkson had some sick obsession with you too Dana."
Both Dana and Lu look at Lana and their mouths drop in unison. After all, Lana has lain low the past few weeks and the night when everything snowballed, she was out on a date with a guy she met online. So, how did she know all of this?
"Lana, how did you know all of this? You were not really around much and a couple of nights ago when everything broke loose, you were not to be found!" Dana exclaimed.
Lu starts laughing and Dana looks puzzled. Lu explains
"Dana, have you not figured out that Lana knows EVERYTHING that goes on in this place? She knows more than I do!"
Lana looks at Lu and laughs and says, "Kid, you know me too well. All too well."
Dana still looks confused. Lana explains.
"Dr Stowe, when you work the administrative duties, you know everything about everybody. People leave telltale signs all over the place. Phone calls, trash, incoming and outgoing mail...Lana knows all and never misses a beat!"
Dana looks at Lana with eyes wide open.
"Lana, that is impressive. I guess I never thought of it that way."
"Yeah and I also hope Emma is going to be okay. She is not a bad kid, just a little messed up. I think she felt that she had to live up to unrealistic expectations that she thought you had for her"
"Really?" Asks Dana incredulously
"Oh yeah, I heard it in her all the time. She would get so frustrated and want to everything so perfectly and I kept telling her to relax. Actually, I think she wanted your approval on everything"
Dana still looks at Lana like she could not believe what she was hearing.
"But Lana, she tried to ruin me and everyone else around here. Looked at the chaos she made in this place."
"Yeah, but that was because she felt so inadequate. Like she would never measure up. So, in order to be on top, she had to ruin everyone around her," stated Lana.
Lu looks impressed and says to Lana. "You are GOOD woman, maybe YOU should consider the helping profession?"
Lana laughs and pokes at Lu's shoulder.
"Kid, NOTHING escapes Lana and I have thought of going back to school"
Dana and Lu look at one another and smile
"Really" says Dana
"When did you decide this Lana and WHY didn't you tell me sooner?" says Lu
"Lana tells when Lana is ready to tell. Now you know. Plus, I think I will take some psychology classes and see how far I get"
Lu hugs Lana at this point.
"If there is one thing you know Lana, it is people. That is great news, congrats!"
"I am proud to hear that Lana, I think you well do well," adds Dana
Lana smiles and stands up and walks to the door throwing her trash from lunch in the wastebasket beside the door. She turns around and opens the door. Before walking out she makes a statement.
"Kids, remember that Lana NEVER misses a beat"
Suddenly, Dana's phone rings. She picks up to answer. It is Nick on the other end.
"Dr. Stowe" says Dana
"Hey babe" says Nick
"Hey yourself gorgeous" Dana says and winks at Lu. At this point, Lu gets up and leaves the office.
"So, I talked to Manhattan General again today. They really need a Dr. in the ER. Dana, I feel I need to take this job but do not want to leave without you"
"Sweetheart, I cannot just up and leave. What about my patients?"
"Sweetheart, you will be making twice as much here as you would at RWHC and so would I."
Dana looks puzzled and continues.
"What do you mean I would be making twice as much?"
"Babe, they are interested in you too."
"What?" Dana asks incredulously
"Yep, your sterling reputation precedes you. Come on hon, what do ya say? We need a change badly, you know that" coaxes Nick
Suddenly, the other line rings.
"Sweetie, hold for a sec. Let me grab this other line"
Dana puts Nick on hold and answers the other line.
"Dr. Stowe"
"Woman, you do not have to get all professional with me.."
Dana realizes it is her good friend Andy Campbell on the line.
"Hi!" shes says with excitement. "Where are you?"
"At the military base in Maryland. We just touched American soil ten minutes ago and for ten minutes, I have been a civilian again. It has been a long time.."
"I am glad you are here. Are you coming to Philly?" Asks Dana with excitement.
"Of course, I must see my good pal and colleague Dana Stowe! Do you have a job for me?" Asks Andy curiously
Suddenly, something clicks in Dana's brain. She continues.
"As a matter of fact, I think I may have something you might like. Can you hold for just a sec?"
"Sure, I have free minutes on my cell right now so take your time"
Dana clicks back over to Nick.
"Sweetheart, what were you saying about Manhattan General? I am interested in learning more" Says Dana..
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A couple of days have gone by since Jerkson passed away. It is afternoon in Philly and Dana is sitting at her desk with files piled up from patients. She is so tired and it shows, as she has not slept for the past two nights. Trying to digest everything at once has been hard and she has wondered if counseling would do any good to help clear her mind and try to cope again. Nick was offered a job at Manhattan General the day before and he wanted her to come with him. So, the thought of life without Nick around was another bridge to hurdle over. Boy, when bad things happen, they come in spades! Dana looks at the files and just wants to collapse. Who can concentrate?? Things have been really quiet around RWHC since Emma rocked the house and Jerkson passed away. Some things will never be the same, it all is so apparent. Plus, she heard from her friend Andy Campbell, who is coming back to the States after working as a Military doctor in Afghanistan and is really interested in coming to work at RWHC and talked to Dana about keeping her eyes open for anything to come up. Boy, can things change and so fast!
As Dana is trying to stay focused, Lu walks in with a couple of subs. She puts one in front of Dana and sits in the chair, which is placed in front of Dana's desk. Lu sits down and they both start to eat.
"Dana" says Lu, "Are you okay? You look really drained"
"I am fine Lu, just really tired."
"I know and I understand. Look, if you need to talk..."
"Thanks Lu" Dana says cutting her off. "Hey, I am surprised that you are not with a patient right now"
"Yeah, so am I. But I actually have some free time right now and besides, I am a little wiped out myself" says Lu
"I guess everything that happened around here has gotten the best of all of us," stated Dana.
"Yeah, it has been rather rough," agrees Lu. "Dana, I do not hold you responsible for anything that happened, you were just as victimized as the rest of us here"
Dana smiles softly. "Thanks Lu. I appreciate that"
"How is Emma doing?" asks Lu out of concern
"She is okay, they are transporting her back to Virginia. My parents are going to put her in a hospital in Richmond. Well, mom is anyways, dad has never been in tune with these type of things." "I am glad she is going to be okay. Has she always had problems like this?"
Dana sits for a minute and thinks. All sorts of memories flood through her mind.
"Come to think of it, she has always had her quirks. She is the baby and in our home, there is so much competition to be the best at everything! Well, I excelled and so did our brother but Emma was more of a free spirit I guess you would say. She was never really disciplined and my parents use to stay on her so much."
"Yeah, I guess being the youngest, she felt like the least loved or something?"
"I do not know if it is so much that or what. She has always had a better relationship with our brother but with me, it was different. It was like our parents always compared us and always expected her to be the same person I was. The thing is that she is not. I guess she has always lived in my shadow or something. She has always had some resentment towards me and I am not exactly Mother Teresa when it comes to emotional things"
"Dana, don't sell yourself so short. You are compassionate; it just does not show as often. I do hope Emma will be okay though. I am glad she is getting help"
"Well, it is an embarrassment to my parents, especially my dad. But, to be honest, I am also. Despite all of this, I still love her, she is my little sister. I just wish that we had not been raised with so many should's, should not's and to be the best at everything and to excel, make the family look good, do nothing to make us look foolish"
Suddenly, Lana walks in with a sub of her own and sits down in the chair beside Lu. She begins to eat and talk as well.
"So, what are you girls up to?"
"Hi Lana" says Dana
"Hey you, not a lot here. Just some female bonding" says Lu
"So, ladies, do you think things will ever be the same around here again?" asks Lana
Lu and Dana look at one another puzzled.
"What do you mean Lana" they both ask.
Lana rolls her eyes and sits up straight. She starts spilling her guts to them.
"Look, nothing gets passed Lana. She knows everything. I know that Emma came in here and fouled up the grant. I know that she cried rape on Peter when she was pulling a fast one. I know that she was after Nick and tried to seduce him. I know that Jerkson did not allow you (looking at Dana) and Nick to have a thing going on and and threatened to fire you both if you did not cool things off. I also know that Jerkson had some sick obsession with you too Dana."
Both Dana and Lu look at Lana and their mouths drop in unison. After all, Lana has lain low the past few weeks and the night when everything snowballed, she was out on a date with a guy she met online. So, how did she know all of this?
"Lana, how did you know all of this? You were not really around much and a couple of nights ago when everything broke loose, you were not to be found!" Dana exclaimed.
Lu starts laughing and Dana looks puzzled. Lu explains
"Dana, have you not figured out that Lana knows EVERYTHING that goes on in this place? She knows more than I do!"
Lana looks at Lu and laughs and says, "Kid, you know me too well. All too well."
Dana still looks confused. Lana explains.
"Dr Stowe, when you work the administrative duties, you know everything about everybody. People leave telltale signs all over the place. Phone calls, trash, incoming and outgoing mail...Lana knows all and never misses a beat!"
Dana looks at Lana with eyes wide open.
"Lana, that is impressive. I guess I never thought of it that way."
"Yeah and I also hope Emma is going to be okay. She is not a bad kid, just a little messed up. I think she felt that she had to live up to unrealistic expectations that she thought you had for her"
"Really?" Asks Dana incredulously
"Oh yeah, I heard it in her all the time. She would get so frustrated and want to everything so perfectly and I kept telling her to relax. Actually, I think she wanted your approval on everything"
Dana still looks at Lana like she could not believe what she was hearing.
"But Lana, she tried to ruin me and everyone else around here. Looked at the chaos she made in this place."
"Yeah, but that was because she felt so inadequate. Like she would never measure up. So, in order to be on top, she had to ruin everyone around her," stated Lana.
Lu looks impressed and says to Lana. "You are GOOD woman, maybe YOU should consider the helping profession?"
Lana laughs and pokes at Lu's shoulder.
"Kid, NOTHING escapes Lana and I have thought of going back to school"
Dana and Lu look at one another and smile
"Really" says Dana
"When did you decide this Lana and WHY didn't you tell me sooner?" says Lu
"Lana tells when Lana is ready to tell. Now you know. Plus, I think I will take some psychology classes and see how far I get"
Lu hugs Lana at this point.
"If there is one thing you know Lana, it is people. That is great news, congrats!"
"I am proud to hear that Lana, I think you well do well," adds Dana
Lana smiles and stands up and walks to the door throwing her trash from lunch in the wastebasket beside the door. She turns around and opens the door. Before walking out she makes a statement.
"Kids, remember that Lana NEVER misses a beat"
Suddenly, Dana's phone rings. She picks up to answer. It is Nick on the other end.
"Dr. Stowe" says Dana
"Hey babe" says Nick
"Hey yourself gorgeous" Dana says and winks at Lu. At this point, Lu gets up and leaves the office.
"So, I talked to Manhattan General again today. They really need a Dr. in the ER. Dana, I feel I need to take this job but do not want to leave without you"
"Sweetheart, I cannot just up and leave. What about my patients?"
"Sweetheart, you will be making twice as much here as you would at RWHC and so would I."
Dana looks puzzled and continues.
"What do you mean I would be making twice as much?"
"Babe, they are interested in you too."
"What?" Dana asks incredulously
"Yep, your sterling reputation precedes you. Come on hon, what do ya say? We need a change badly, you know that" coaxes Nick
Suddenly, the other line rings.
"Sweetie, hold for a sec. Let me grab this other line"
Dana puts Nick on hold and answers the other line.
"Dr. Stowe"
"Woman, you do not have to get all professional with me.."
Dana realizes it is her good friend Andy Campbell on the line.
"Hi!" shes says with excitement. "Where are you?"
"At the military base in Maryland. We just touched American soil ten minutes ago and for ten minutes, I have been a civilian again. It has been a long time.."
"I am glad you are here. Are you coming to Philly?" Asks Dana with excitement.
"Of course, I must see my good pal and colleague Dana Stowe! Do you have a job for me?" Asks Andy curiously
Suddenly, something clicks in Dana's brain. She continues.
"As a matter of fact, I think I may have something you might like. Can you hold for just a sec?"
"Sure, I have free minutes on my cell right now so take your time"
Dana clicks back over to Nick.
"Sweetheart, what were you saying about Manhattan General? I am interested in learning more" Says Dana..
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