Thanks for the reviews I suppose I'll give this one a go. Considering Mindramble's declaration and all. :) Here's chapter two

"Lizzie, suction please."

"Yes, Robert, I see it."

The nurses looked to one another confused by their informality. The procedure was running like clockwork as the two doctors worked about one another in what looked like a well-rehearsed dance.

"So tell me, I've been here two weeks now and I have yet to see a day without rain. You're a denizen, who exactly do I go see about that? I mean really, it's making my hair frizz."

"Cry me a river Robert. I think the10 or 15 follicles you have left there can use the exercise. Besides, you're only a plane's ride away from sunny."

"Is that an invitation?"

"No, a recommendation."

"You're so chipper this morning, wake up on the wrong side of the nail-covered bed did you?"

The nurses froze and looked nervously to one another again. Elizabeth saw their exchange and smiled wide behind her mask. It was nice to be in on an inside joke for a change here in London. The last few months had really be close to unbearable.

Romano glanced up just in time to see Elizabeth's smile. It made her eyes brighten. FOCUS! You'll never get through this if you can't even look at her. "Okay, so you can't help me with the weather, but really, can you at least help me out with finding a place that sells food with flavor?"

"Sure, there's a great Italian place just down the road. How's your schedule for the rest of day?"

"Off at 5:00, you?"

"6:30. Can you move the scope, I need to get in with the forceps."

"Sure." This time it was Robert who caught the nurses exchanging glances. One stifled a giggle. He instantly felt uncomfortable. He didn't need pressure from outside forces. But more importantly he didn't want Elizabeth to feel pressured. "Well perhaps you can leave me directions on how to find the place."

"Certainly." Elizabeth was confused. Things were moving along nicely. Why was he backing off? Closing up? What did she miss?

"And Lizzie please in feet not meters."

"Whatever you say Dr. Romano."