Neela opened up her eyes and scanned the room. Where was she? Neela felt her heart beating faster in her chest. She had never been to this place before and she couldn't remember how she got there. Was she kidnapped? Neela made herself chuckle. She let herself laugh and it felt very good. She couldn't remember the last time she felt as rejuvenated as she did right now lying on a bright red couch in the middle of a studio apartment. Neela got up off the couch and walked over to the door where she saw a note hanging above the door knob.

Neela,

I had to go into work early. I don't want Dr. Kovac harping on me for being late. I wanted to wait for you, but I thought it would be better if you got your sleep. I think you really need it. There is food in the refrigerator and you can stay as long as you like. I'll see you at County.

Ryan

All of the sudden, Neela remembered what had happened. She remembered falling asleep at the EL and Ryan getting her into the cart. But she didn't remember how he got her to the house. Did he carry her all of the way? Neela quickly began to feel embarrassed and she felt like she was cheating someone. But who, Ray, Michael? She couldn't believe herself. Going off sleeping is some guy's apartment. What would Ray think? What would it matter?

"Is Neela scheduled to work today?" Ryan asked Abby while both were in the lounge preparing for another fun-filled day in Chicago's very own Cook County General Hospital.

"I think so, but I'm not sure. Surgery is in charge of her schedule now. Why, are you trying to avoid her? I sure would be if I said what you said to her yesterday," Abby answered back.

"No, well she is sleeping and there isn't an alarm clock or anything and I don't want her to be late for work."

"Wait, what are you talking about? There isn't an alarm clock where?"

"At my apartment, there isn't an alarm clock that is set for Neela and I'm not sure if she will wake up by herself. She needed the sleep."

"Okay, so Neela is asleep at your apartment?"

"Yes, it's a long story but we were talking on the EL platform and she fell asleep on my shoulder and she said she didn't have anyplace to sleep, so I took her to my apartment."

"No, I don't need the gory details, but she's sleeping? Like actually sleeping?"

"Yes, on the couch in my apartment."

"She doesn't even know you," Abby said under her breath.

"What did you say?" Ryan questioned.

"Nothing, it's just I'm surprised you got her to sleep. She hasn't slept for days."

"And that's why her sleeping is such a surprise?"

"Ya."

Neela opened the door and headed for the EL. Where was she going to go. The happiness she had felt when she first woke up had faded and she was beginning to feel tired again, but she made it the EL and she hopped on the first one heading towards County General. When she got there, she was greeted by an old friend.

"Neela, hey. How have you been?" Ray asked as soon as he saw Neela. He took notice of how Neela looked. He saw that the bags underneath her eyes had been reduced, but her hair was still frizzy. It didn't matter, she looked beautiful. Somehow when he realized that she had gotten some sleep, he felt a little more empty. He felt that no matter what, she didn't need him anymore. His ideas were foolish and he almost walked away.

"I'm doing fi----"

"Everyone get ready! There is a double MVA coming in and we need everyone's hands. Neela can you prepare warm saline and get some portable chests down here?" Nurse Chunny Marquez interrupted the pair with her news.

"Ya, sure I'll get it." Neela walked off and left Ray standing in the middle of the room all alone once more.

Neela rushed into the trauma room with the warm saline. She was greeted by Dr. Ryan Bayley.

"Hey, Neela. I'm glad you got here. I was afraid that you would sleep through your shift."

"I'm here, but I kind of wanted to talk to you about last night. I feel kind of embarrassed and awkward," Neela said in Trauma Room 1 near the door.

"We can talk about it later. I'll meet you in the lounge."

"Okay." Neela left the trauma room and she found Ray standing right outside the doorway. He glanced up at her and gave her a strange look. She couldn't believe herself. Ray had been listening the entire time and the words that she used weren't the best. She could only imagine what Ray was thinking about her night with Ryan. Why did she say last night? Now, her chance with Ray was ruined, but she probably ruined that the night she left Ray in his apartment.

Ray watched Neela walk down the hallway towards the lounge. How could he have been so stupid? Neela must not really like him too much. I mean, Neela had never done anything but kiss him once and she had only known Ryan for a day. He wanted to reach out to her and tell her how he really felt, but his only chance with her was ruined.