Firstly i would like to say a massive thank you to Rachel who gave me the kick up the bum i needed to continue this story. Sorry that this chapter has taken so long to upload. Originally I never planned for this to be more than a one shot but after being asked quite a few times for an update i eventually found an idea to roll with. Anyway I have now written the next few chapters and hope to get them all uploaded in the next week or so, but even while I was typing this chapter up I was still adding in new ideas and the ending changed completely from my original plan. But I prefer it this way. Hope you enjoy and please review.

The next morning, Sam strolled into the ED with a smile on her face. She had every intention of telling her estranged husband how she felt, but Sam quickly realised that she needed to figure out the best way to do so without allowing their working relationship to suffer by making the situation between them awkward. On this particular day however she was happy as her husband had been given the day off.

Dylan had been told by Zoe a week ago that he was in much need off a day off as he had appeared to be getting increasingly tired during his shifts. This did not however hinder his performance as a doctor. But as Zoe and Dylan had become increasingly close the older doctor took more notice of what he was actually doing. Eventually Dylan gave in, telling himself that maybe it was not such a bad idea after all.

'Morning Sam' Sam heard the voice of her older colleague call from behind her.

'Morning Zoe' she responded immediately without even turning round. She knew it was Zoe from her cheerful voice, and as if that had been enough of a conversation between them they continued off in their separate directions. Sam was headed to the changing room as she had once again cycled to work and had turned up early enough to change into her scrubs and still begin her shift on time. Scrubs had never been flattering on anybody, but amazingly Sam managed to look good in the loose green material. Many times before colleagues had commented on this very fact, Sam chose just to ignore this as she had never been the type of person to really care about what she wore unless she was going out for a specific purpose. This had been one of the qualities that Dylan had loved most about her.

After getting changed in no real hurry she looked at the time only to realise that she still had a good 10 minutes before beginning a gruelling 12 hour shift. This gave Sam enough time to make herself a nice coffee, the fuel she so desperately needed to get her through the day. This was especially needed today however due to the lack of sleep she had gotten the night before. After spending the whole night pondering what to do about Dylan, Sam had had at best 4 hours sleep and she was acutely aware that this was not enough for someone who worked in a busy ED.

Once in the staff room Sam was greeted by the rest of her colleagues who had obviously had the same idea. Tom, Linda, Lenny… (Everybody, Sam included, was sure that there was something going on between those two), Tess and Charlie. She was surprised therefore a few moments later to be faced with Dylan's figure filling the doorway. What on earth is he doing here? she wondered to herself. Sam really needed her space right now to be able to work out what to do about their relationship. The last thing she wanted was to have to avoid him all day, but at that precise moment the young doctor could not dream up a better solution to a problem that should have arisen in the first place. This had to be her worst nightmare.

So why was he here? This question was soon answered by the arrival of Dr. Hannah a few seconds later. As Zoe walked in she immediately approached Dylan 'Thank you for coming in at such short notice Dylan'

'No problem, it's not as if I would be doing anything else anyway' he muttered while making his typical half smile.

Zoe nodded in response before letting out a loud cough and addressing the remainder of the staff.

'As some of you may be aware Nick is at a conference today' she began. 'He did not find out until last night that it was essential he attended'

The entire department were all glaring at each as if to asses who had bee told this important information and who had been left in the dark.

Zoe began to speak again

'In Mr. Jordan's absence I will be taking on his role a clinical lead. I would like you Tom to come into resus with me, along with Tess Lloyd. Lenny you will be in charge of cubicles with Charlie, Scarlett and Linda. That leaves Dylan and Sam to look after the patients in CDU. Thanks everyone'

As soon as Zoe had finished her sentence she left the room to greet an incoming patient. Nearly everybody had left as well to get on with their assigned jobs. It was only when she turned round that she noticed she was all alone, apart from one very important person. She had to tell him now. If they were going to be working together, she needed to know where she stood.