Harry and Charlie were just finishing up on in Resus, having sent Kathryn up to theatre moments before.
"I hope, for both Sheila and Maggie's sakes that Kathryn pulls through." sighed Harry as he stuffed his green apron in the bin.
"Yeah, they both be devastated, she was such a lovely little girl." Charlie chuckled, "Completely adored Maggie."
Harry smiled, "Who couldn't?" he raised his eyebrows waiting on Charlie's reaction. Harry guessed he was the only one who knew about Charlie's plan. The small box now in his pocket had fallen out earlier that day, tipping Harry off. Charlie just chuckled again, distantly day-dreaming. "So, when do you plan on asking Maggie then?"
Charlie looked shocked for a moment, "Ask her what?"
"Don't play all innocent with me Charlie Fairhead! I saw your little box earlier!" Harry smiled smugly watching as his colleagues ears turned red.
"Yes? Well, I'm not sure yet…" he rolled his eyes, "Plucking up the courage and all."
"Well, I'm positive Maggie'll say yes, she's head over heels with you!" Harry's remark made Charlie's ears burn even brighter, he nervously begun fiddling with the corner of the bed sheet.
"I hope so." Charlie smiled, "I love her Harry, with all my heart."
Harry shook his head, chuckling, "What are you standing here telling this to me for? Go find her!" he pointed to the door, melodramatically.
Charlie paused for a moment, thinking, before a grin spread on his face, "Yeah, your right." he beamed from ear to ear.
"I know I am, now go!" Harry laughed as Charlie jumped off the bed and made his way over to the doors.
"Thanks Harry!" he called as he opened them, only to be met by two burley looking policemen. "Um, can I help you?" Charlie asked, glancing a confused look over to Harry who soon joined him. The two policemen entered the room, followed in by none other than Will Manning.
"Hello Harry. Charlie." he spoke in his sneering northern accent, "We understand that a Miss Kathryn Johnston was brought in earlier?"
"Yes, she's just gone up to theatre. Is anything the matter?" replied Charlie still unsure of what was going on.
"Something could be, is Dr Margaret Coldwell in today by any chance?"
"Yes, what Maggie got to do with this?" Harry scoffed, he still detested the man in front of him after what he did to Selena.
"Is there somewhere more private we can go? And can someone get Marg, ahem, Maggie please." Will had never particularly liked the woman but he knew she would need to know.
"There's the staffroom, I'll go get Maggie." Charlie emphasized her name as they left Resus, splitting up. Harry, Will and the two policemen heading for the staffroom, Charlie to reception. He decided he'd be quicker asking Alice where Maggie had gone.
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"What. So you mean to tell me that a prisoner has escaped and is now loose on the streets of Holby?" Harry couldn't believe what he'd just heard. He knew the police weren't exactly tight with security but a prisoner escaping? It was ludicrous.
"Yes." Will looked rather sheepishly at Harry's puzzled face, "We don't know how it happened either but our teams on the case."
"Oh, your teams on the case? Great" Harry shook his head sarcastically, muttering, "God help us all…" under his breath, just loud enough for them to hear.
Will glared at the man now sat with his arms folded, expectantly. "Doctors.." also muttering loudly enough, hoping Harry would hear.
"So, why have you come to tell us this now? And what's it got to do with little Kathryn?"
"The prisoner who escaped was her father. We just thought we would let you know so you'd be on your guard." Will was trying his best to look official by pacing the floor, his arms crossed.
"So you think he'll turn up here then?" Harry asked, worried for Kathryn's safety, her father turning up could put her life in danger.
"Well, its always a possibility, just watch out for him." Will signalled for his mates to get up and leave, "We're just headed for his wife's house after here, there's a chance he could show up there too. We'll be off th-" Will was interrupted as Charlie came in through the door.
"I'm sorry, but Maggie's gone round to Sheila's, her shift finished a while ago." Charlie stopped, catching sight of their faces. "What?"
"Your joking, right?" asked Will, in utter disbelief.
"No, she left a message with Alice before she left. Why, what's wrong?" Charlie still didn't follow what will was getting at.
"How long ago did she leave?" demanded Will, as he got up to leave the room, the two following. Harry was sat with his head in his hands, worry on his face also.
"Um, about an hour or so ago. Look, someone please tell me what's going on?" but Will had already left. His shouts of, "Harry, explain. We'll get right there!" echoing back to the pair left in the staffroom.
"Harry, you'd better tell me what's happening!" demanded Charlie starring at his friend.
"Okay," he took a deep breath, "Kathryn's father has escaped from prison, Will thought he might turn up here so came to warn us. He was just leaving to head for Sheila's house to check there when you came back." Harry looked intently at Charlie.
"Oh my god, Maggie!" Charlie had gone as pale as she had gone previously.
"I know, but their on their way there. Charlie? Come back!" Harry jumped to his feet as Charlie sped away from the staffroom, taking his car keys and jacket with him. He wasn't about to sit down and wait on Maggie's return, he had to go too. "I hope their okay." Harry muttered to himself as he went back to work, having to fill in a puzzled Tess on the way, as she had seen the frantic Charlie running through the department.
