Natalie stayed with Miles until it was time for him to be taken upstairs. Giving him an encouraging pat on the shoulder, she watched him being wheeled out before going in search of Stephen and the other team members. Finding them in the waiting room, she said, "They just took Miles upstairs."
"How is he?" Stephen asked.
"His vital signs are remaining stable, which is a good sign. When he gets done with the tests he'll be admitted to the Observation Ward down here," she replied.
"They'll probably keep him at least overnight if all goes well. You stay here while Frank and I get back to bay View and get the bodies released for autopsy," Stephen instructed.
"I'll call you as soon as I find out what the test results are," Natalie answered.
"Be checking in with you later," Stephen said as he and Frank headed for the ER exit.
Natalie watched them leave, she knew just waiting was sometimes the hardest part and neither man liked doing that. "I think I'm going to go get some coffee. Care to join me?" she asked looking at Eva.
"Sure," Eva replied, reaching up to brush back her hair. "In fact I think I could do with some supper."
Natalie checked her watch and said, "I think we probably have enough time before Miles gets through upstairs."
"So, what are you planning to do with your day off?" Eva asked as they headed for the cafeteria.
"I don't know yet. You?"
"Spend it with BJ although I doubt he's going to get the story on this outbreak. It sounds like something out of 'The X-Files'," Eva replied.
"BJ?" Natalie asked.
"BJ Edddington. He's the friend who helped me find out about Miles' connection to Bay View,' Eva explained.
"Oh."
"Too bad I get only one day here. I haven't seen BJ in over a year," Eva said wistfully.
"Connor told me that actually we don't have to be at Headquarters until Monday morning. He's already told Miles."
Eva immediately brightened. "What caused that miracle?"
"I think it's to give Miles time to visit friends and family. And we have been running pretty much nonstop these past two weeks," Natalie answered.
They reached the cafeteria and surveyed the meager offerings at that late hour, finally deciding on soup and sandwiches. Grabbing a table in an out of the way corner, they sat down to enjoy their meal.
Eva took a sip of her coffee and asked, "Do you know exactly what happened to Miles? All I know is that Connor and Frank found him unconscious."
"Connor can explain it a lot better than I can, Eva. Miles is going to be all right although he's going to have a headache for the next couple of days," Natalie replied.
"I guess it's good that he got these couple of days," Eva commented.
"As soon as I'm through here, I'm heading for the Observation Ward and wait. Want to come with me?"
"Are you certain that they won't throw me out? I'm not family and I'm not a doctor you know" Eva said.
"I'll make sure that they don't," Natalie promised.