Author's Notes: At long last here is the next part, I've been on holiday this last month and real life just got in the way. But I'm back now and ready go through another chapter! Please Read and Review:) Thanks!

Chapter 5

A couple of days later, Neela found herself standing in front of the mirror applying lipstick in the ladies room of the hospital. Why did I agree to let them meet me here after my shift? She cursed herself for being unable to tell her parents to meet her at the restaurant.

Neela sighed and closed her eyes. She'd managed to avoid talking to Ray about what was discussed the day her parents had turned up unexpectedly at their door. She figured that she there would be no reason to even bring it up; she'd just be careful that her parents and Ray didn't bump into each other.

No such luck today, Neela mused grimly, walking out of the ladies room to see Ray standing at admit, ready to start his evening shift. Knowing her parents were due to arrive in about ten minutes, Neela began to think of ways to bring it up.

"Hey Ray, my parents are coming by here to pick me up for dinner. Oh and by the way I told them you're gay, so I wouldn't have to move out. They are going to here any minute now, so go over and pinch Jerry's arse or something, please."

Oh yeah Neela, that will go over real well.

Maybe I should say….

"Ray, you know how you wanted to borrow my eye liner last week, want to try my lipstick too? In fact here let me put some on you….."

Bugger.

What the bloody hell am I supposed to say?

Just then the sliding doors breezed open and in walked Neela's mother and father looking around the entrance for their daughter.

Shit! Neela placed a huge smile on her face and walked gingerly up to her parents. "Mum, Dad, you guys are early."

"We wanted to come in and see you at work," her mother replied smiling as she glanced around the busy ER. "Maybe meet some of your colleagues," she added looking hopeful.

"Uh, shouldn't we get going now, we have reservations for 8pm…" Neela started out but was interrupted by her father.

"Neela, is that your flat mate?" He asked pointing to Ray, who looked like he was dressed to go to a rock concert as opposed to spending the night taking care of patients.

"Yeah…," she responded trailing off. Thinking fast, Neela steered her parents away from where Ray was standing and walked over to Jerry. "Hey, Jerry, I don't think I've introduced you to my parents. Mum, Dad, this is Jerry, he holds the fort over here at Admit…..and gives tours of the hospital from time to time," she finished, smiling sweetly at him.

Jerry looked over at Neela and her parents and took notice of Neela's pleading expression. "Nice to meet you, Mr. and Mrs. Rasgotra, would you like me to give you a brief tour of the ER?"

Walking past Neela, he whispered, "ten – twelve minutes tops. And you owe me."

"Thanks, Jerry," she responded, pleased to see her parents walk away with Jerry, giving her some time to talk to Ray about his newly appointed sexual preference.

Taking a deep breath, Neela turned and fixed her gaze on her roommate, who was at this time trying to charm Chuny into doing something for him.

"Come on Chuny, I'm asking you to help me out here, I know I can count on you…."

"No, Ray, I have about fifty other things to finish…."

"Have I told you, how lovely you look this evening? No, really, have you done something to your hair?"

Enough was enough.

"Ray!" Neela called out, walking quickly towards him, "we need to talk. Now."

"Ok, what about?" Ray responded looking at her curiously. Neela had been avoiding him the last few days. That he knew for sure. As to why, well, that was just something he was going to ask her later. He figured the best thing to do at this point was to give her some space while her folks were in town.

Gesturing for Ray to follow her, Neela walked past him towards the doctor's lounge and glanced at her watch. Okay, three minutes to go.

"Neela, what is going on?" Ray asked walking into the lounge. "Why the privacy, did something happen?"

"Yes. Something did happen and I need you to keep quiet, until I'm finished," Neela stated beginning to feel annoyed with him.

"I'm going to keep it simple. My parents don't approve of my sharing an apartment with a single bloke, and as much as I have tried to reason with them and tell them there is nothing going on between us, they won't budge on this. They want me to move out…."

"What?" Ray interrupted, looking at her incredulously, "So you're just going to do what they say and…"

"Now," Neela cut him off, giving him a warning look, "I have told them I don't want to move out and I'm not going to."

"Well, that's good," Ray interrupted again looking relieved. "You can't let your parents control your lif-"

"I told them you're gay, so they won't kick up too much of a fuss," Neela finished, challenging him with a look.

"You told them what?" Ray responded staring at her, not quite believing what she had just said.

"That you have preference for men over women," Neela said slowly, beginning to make her way to the door. She didn't like the look in Ray's eyes. His eyes turn a dark emerald green, when he's pissed-off. Who knew?

Quickly making his way to the door, Ray locked it and settled himself right in front with his arms crossed over his chest, effectively blocking Neela's one exit from the lounge.

"You're not going anywhere."