He'd given her the grand tour and left her with Carter when a trauma came in. "It's your first day, take it easy."
She rolled her eyes and turned back to a chart.
"You okay?" Elizabeth's noticeable voice was easily overheard across the ER.
"Yeah."
"What's the ETA?"
"Anytime now." Mark singsonged.
"Whats the use in answering a 911 page when the 911 haven't even arrived yet?"
"Just so that we can have these chats." Mark stepped toward the doors as the ambulance pulled up. Susan had to smile while she eavesdropped.
"You're actually grinning." Elizabeth commented
"It's a beautiful morning." Mark said as the ambulance doors opened and some poor wretch came into the ER just to disagree with him.
"You off?" Mark asked across the admit desk.
Susan nodded. "You?"
He looked at his watch, "Not long now."
"Cause if you're free I could rope you into helping me unpack." She grinned.
Mark just laughed.
Carter backed out of a nearby examination room swearing, "he bit me!"
"Unpacking doesn't sound so bad afterall."
"Well compared to this… probably not the best way to judge things."
"How much have you got left to do?"
"Oh… most of it."
"So pizza would help – since your kitchen's in boxes."
"It's true." Susan nodded. "but I was joking around. You don't have to. You must be exhausted."
"No, I'm used to it. Plus many hands make light work. Or something."
She laughed and backed away, "I'll see you soon. No anchovies."
"Oh come on! It's not a pizza without them." He watched her turn away laughing.
They were back. He'd never thoughtthey could have what they'd had before she left. He'd always assumed he'd lost that in the vacuum that followed her departing train five years ago. But she was back and more beautiful than ever – and more importantly, he had her back – as much as he'd ever had her. He couldn't really miss the stuff he'd wanted but never had.However, the way he'd missed her friendship was more than he ever expected. That connection was a rare thing. He was determined never to let it go again. And maybe… no, he couldn't risk it. plus things were barely buried between him and Elizabeth. No hurry. Susan had loved him all those years ago. If he gave it time then maybe… just maybe.