Chapter 3:

A/N: Thanks for sticking with me despite my delays- here's an extra chapter!

Disclaimer: I own a 2007 Honda CRV that has more Goldfish crumbs that I like to admit- I do not own Twilight!

EPOV:

As I stepped into the shower after the trauma was over, I thought about Nurse Swan- Bella… She seemed to be so cool and confident, but it could all be a façade. That blush….

I had almost lost my control when that kid came in- all that blood. In my long life as a vampire and my "vegetarian" lifestyle could have all gone to waste in that moment. I think she noticed my reaction…. Not good- get a grip, Cullen, you've wanted this career for a long time. Don't ruin it on your first day.

I quickly dried my hair, leaving it in its unruly bronze mess. My previous scrubs were a mess from the mother's tears and from general hospital mess when we transferred him to the ICU. I had grabbed a fresh set and had just pulled on the blue pants when my pager began buzzing.

*Report to the ER ASAP *

I threw on my shirt and white coat and pushed out of the call room and re-entered the ER. My eyes roved the department until I saw Bella at a rack full of charts. She was on a portable phone- directing patients into rooms, helping the triage nurses and explaining the long wait to several angry parents. The trauma had thrown off the rhythm of the ER, and she was just trying to play catch up.

Carlisle touched my sleeve and said "Son, get back to work- Bella's your boss for the next month, so keep it professional."

I might have blushed if it had been possible, but my vampire skin did not betray me. I turned, looked at the computer screen and went in to take my first medical history.

BPOV:

What a strange morning…. I hate dayshifts, but the nurse who was supposed to be working had a sick toddler at home. I, being single, picked up the overtime willingly. What else was I going to do, go on another unsuccessful lunch date? Despite being calm and in control at work, I was really a shy person and very clumsy!

My last date ended when the chair I was sitting in broke, spilling red wine all over my linen skirt and my date's light blue button down. He was more with the fact that I had ruined his shirt that if I was hurt. For a city full of young professionals and college graduates, I had a hard time finding any decent guys.

I walked down the hallway, smiling at a chubby baby in his mother's arms. I'd rather be here with my kids anyway….

One of the nurses approached me. Steph was young, blonde and bubbly. She was so much fun to go out with, and she was a damn good nurse.

"Did you see the new interns during the trauma?" She laughed "I thought the blonde one was going to pass out. He's kinda cute though, maybe he can be trained…." She smiled at me, "and the one with the sexy bed head was looking at you- appreciatively…." She grinned as she said this.

"Whatever," I replied "I don't think he'd be interested in me anyway- he's just trying to suck up so that he gets the nurses to like him…"

"You okay, Bells" Steph asked "That trauma was rough. Notthe way I wanted to start my morning!" Steph had been the bedside nurse during the trauma and had been face-to-face with the poor boy.

"Thanks for looking out for me, hon" I hugged her with one arm. "I really appreciate it." My phone began to ring again- "Triage- gotta find another room! This is why I hate day shift!"

I walked down the hall, chatting with the triage nurse and checking in with my staff. I smiled at the new interns, all of them studiously looking through the patients' charts. Everything was going to be okay…..

A/N: Will she figure out what's up with Edward? Please review to keep me writing!