CHAPTER 2

Zosia searched through her locker until she found a bandage. She stuffed it in her pocket and, after weighing up her options, she ran to the on call room and locked the door. Zosia cleaned up her arm and bandaged it, hoping she wasn't going to need stitches. She took some deep breaths to try and calm herself, then went back onto the ward.

"Ah, Dr March, how good of you to grace us with your presence." Zosia sighed and turned to see Serena walking towards her.

"I'm sorry Ms Campbell, I was just..." The consultant cut her off.

"It doesn't matter. Bed 3, Dr Copeland will fill you in. Go on!" Zosia turned and went to find Dom, considering how many pointless and mind numbing tasks Serena could make her do for annoying her twice in one shift. She looked at the clock, 3 hours of her shift still left. Great, she thought, 3 hours of bloods and bedpans.

"Unfortunately Mr Davies, it looks like appendicitis. We'll put you on strong antibiotics tonight, and we'll review you again tomorrow. On a better point, it look like we'll be able to avoid surgery. I'll ask one of our junior doctors to come and answer any questions you may have." Serena smiled and turned around.

"Dr March, over here please." Serena was still a little annoyed with the F1. She'd messed up several drug charts earlier in the day, and then she'd disappeared off the ward. But as Zosia walked over, Serena noticed something on her arm. "Actually, Dr March, will you go and wait in my office please. Dr Digby, will you come and answer Mr Davies' questions."

Zosia walked into the consultants office and closed the door. What had she done now? She jumped as the door swung inwards and Serena walked in. She shut the door gently and sat down at her desk.

"Dr March, would you mind explaining why your arm is covered in blood?"