Robyn tried to stop Cal from pulling all the wires out of his arms, but it was no use. Cal struggled against Robyn's hold. He tried to take off the oxygen mask and the wires connected to him.
"Cal, if you don't calm down then I'm going to have to get Connie." Robyn warned him.
The threat of Connie did nothing for Cal. He continued to fight against Robyn's hold. Realising it was futile Robyn sighed.
"I'm going to get Connie." Robyn told him.
As soon as Robyn left Cal saw this as his opportunity. He ripped the wires of him and oxygen mask, grabbed the saline drip and began to head towards the door. He had just stepped out into the corridor when he heard the sound of those familiar heels clicking on the floor and the voice shout his name.
"Dr. Knight, what do you think you are doing?" Connie's voice was stern, but not unkind.
"I want to see Ethan."
"Cal, you're in no fit state to visit your brother. Now get back into your bed." Connie ordered.
"I'm fine." Cal said. "I just want to be with my brother."
"Are you disobeying orders?" Connie challenged.
"At this moment, yeah I am. I want to see Ethan."
Connie knew she couldn't keep Cal away from Ethan once he'd made up his mind. He was stubborn as always.
"Okay, you can go and see Ethan but, only for 10 minutes. He needs his rest." Connie told him.
"Thank you, Connie." Cal said, gratefully.
Connie just gave a small nod and let Cal head towards Resus where Ethan was being monitored. Approaching the double doors Cal could see in-between the blinds Ethan's figure and around his wrists, white bandages. Pushing the door open he saw Ethan move slightly at the sound of him entering.
"Cal?" Ethan whispered as Cal approached the bed, "How are you feeling?"
"Don't you think I should be the one asking you that?" Cal pointed out. "Honestly, Ethan, when are you going to learn to never pull something like that again?"
"It's better this way." Ethan replied turning away from him as he could feel his eyes water.
"Better for who? You?" Cal questioned.
"Please, Cal. I shouldn't have to explain."
"I'm your brother!" Cal raised his voice. "At least that should be enough for me to deserve an explanation."
"But, this isn't about you or what you deserved. This is my life we're talking about. My life, my choice."
"What on earth has gotten into you? This isn't you, Ethan. And it's certainly not my brother."
"It's not an easy decision, but it's one I have to make."
"Easy?" Cal scoffed. "Of course, it's not easy. But, do you think it's easy for me listening to my little brother about wanting to kill himself?"
"Look, Cal. I know what my life is going to become. You've seen it with mum. I don't want to end like that. I don't want to become a burden on you. And I certainly don't want you to feel as if you have to take care of me." Ethan was adamant.
"Ethan, I'm your brother. You'll never be a burden to me. Like I said at Charlie's wedding, you've got me life."