For a long time, both Max and Eliza Walker stayed in a tight embrace, feeling as if they could never loose each other again. After the tears had subdued, and they were both somewhat calmer than they were with their first initial reaction, the brother carefully unwrapped himself from his younger sister. He took two fingers, and used them to slightly tilt up Elsie's chin, so the two made strong eye contact, keeping focus locked on one another, a trace between the two.

"What...why are you...where did you-" Max stuttered, trying to get one of the million questions he had planned to ask the girl if she was to ever return, but instead couldn't get one straight sentence up. The younger reached up, placing her cold finger across her brother's lips, shushing him at the same time.

"I'm not doing questions in public." She took a shaky breath. "But I need to go in." Elsie removed her finger from Max's lip, nodding slowly. Max was quick to copy the action, moving so he could stand to the left of his sister. Like the child he was, he then proceeded to link his arm with hers, walking with the same footsteps. If you looked, you could see childish, immature, and loved actions like these, had been deeply missed by Elsie. Growing up had not been too much fun, but she could at least now, try to regain some of the Walker's childish trait.

The two continued to walk, making their way towards the familiar glass doors, they would both from now on, pass through every time they worked. Neither Cal or Zoe had moved from their previous positions, but both were quick to go and talk to the younger Walker.

Zoe was first, barging forward, and pulling the younger into a tight hug, slightly shocking Elsie. She unlinked Max's arm from hers for a brief moment, allowing her to hug her back, just as tight. When Zoe pulled away, a huge smile fell onto her face, taking both her hands, and holding them together.

"Good to see you, Elsie. Where have you-" The female doctor began to ask, but soon saw Max, shaking his head, silently telling her not to ask that question. Zoe paused, knowing. She nodded towards Eliza once more, before she turned towards Cal.

His reaction was similar to Zoe's, pulling her into a tight hug, pressing his lips to her forehead. He had missed her - god he really had. He remembered when he would be jealous of Ethan, holding her, kissing her, and even he couldn't find the will in himself to split them up. He would do anything to see her again at one point, or even think of if she was with him. That was one question, all three would be asking themselves. How was she going to react when she saw Ethan? Whilst still hugging, Cal murmured, "You've still got my coat, haven't you?"

Elsie pulled away, giggling slightly. "Well, yes, I do." Cal grinned, taking one of her smaller hands, and holding it gently in his. He had noticed her appearance. More mature, grown up. Yet, still as beautiful as she had been the day she left. However, he still could not help but feel a surge of anger, for what she had put Ethan through. The registrar could remember his brother curled up and crying over her for almost two weeks, sobbing himself into illness. A grey tinge fell over his eyes, as he let go of her hand, nodding.

He looked towards the entrance, before dashing in, knowing he would have to tell everyone of her arrival before she actually made an appearance. Although he was trying to be cut off by the protests of the other three, he was quick to ignore them, running off into the building, causing Elsie to sigh at the behavior of the man-child. She just hoped Darcy wouldn't end up in that way.

Max was quick to link their arms again, as the two said their goodbyes to Zoe, as they pushed their way into the waiting area. Before they advanced any further, Elsie pulled her brother to one side, causing him to be confused of the action.

"What are you-" He was cut off, when the younger began to straighten out his hair, and sort out his polo shirt, making him look somewhat neater and cleaner, causing a chuckle from him. She soon pulled away, admiring

the handiwork she had done, before they continued walking, not completely linked, but close by one another. The waiting room was not too busy today, meaning that the staff must of been calmer, and London must of been slightly safer today.

"Elsie!" Came the bright voice of one of the receptionists. The girl was quick to turn her head, seeing both Noel and Louise on the desk, confused by her appearance. She smiled walking over to them, being pulled into a hug by both Noel and Louise. The receptionist had missed one of her close friends, but was still slightly shocked at her newly found appearance. She waved to them both, before walking back to her brother, still smiling effortlessly. He motioned towards the main area of the Emergency Department, awaiting to see the reaction of their step-sister, as well as the others.

Before she was even in the area, the two heard an unmistakable squeal of the person in question. Robyn barged through the double doors, charging straight towards Eliza, small tears in her eyes. She threw her arms around her, pulling her in tightly, as Elsie hugged her back just as hard, missing her sister a lot.

When she pulled away, Lofty had made an appearance, too, seeming to be as happy as Robyn. The girl went over to hug him, but instead, was lifted up by him, spinning her around as she giggled. When he put her down, himself, Max, Robyn and Elsie walked into the main area, seeing the reactions of several of the other staff.

Rita was overly happy to see her, pulling her into a strong hug, making them both laugh. Lily smiled sweetly, and even Dylan seemed to recognize her appearance. However, there was still one person she had yet to come across - one person she would have to talk to. Turning to Rita, she began. "Where's E-"

"Looky here!" Came a voice from behind her. The girl turned on her heel, to see both Tess and Charlie, standing behind her. Charlie Fairhead had always been the father figure she wanted, but never got. He sighed, pulling her into a hug, rocking her gently, as if she was still a baby. However, Charlie knew her well, and knew who she would be looking for.

"Staffroom." He murmured.


The Staffroom was empty, except for two people. Ethan Hardy could barely notice the world around him, as he resurfaced from kissing Honey Wright, his girlfriend. His dark eyes met hers, as they leaned nearer to each other, before Honey began.

"Come 'ere." She murmured, forcefully pressing her lips back against Ethan. He smiled into the kiss, resting his hands on her waist, pressing into the kiss as he did so.

Losing Elsie became an extremely hard event for him. After noticing that neither himself or Max could get through to her, he decided she had gone forever. He couldn't help but feel that it was partly his fault, as if he had said or done something which had hurt her.

For two weeks, he sat at home, mainly crying, until he became ill. Cal had to care for him, trying to get his brother back to his original state, helping him to stand back up and continue with his life. For Ethan, it stayed the same; working, sleeping, studying. That was, until Honey appeared back in the ED, and Ethan felt he wanted her back in his life.

Honey was defiantly missed. She managed to make Ethan smile, and laugh. She also managed to be very distinctive when she wanted to be. There were, several slip ups, where she had continued to act stupid, and ask some less-than-average questions.

However, as much as he loved Honey, she wasn't the same as his days with Elsie. Nobody could be. Of course, he had searched for her. Max had. The two men had both gone to her childhood house, and to her mother, asking if she had any clue where she had gone; none of them did. Cal had even gone as far as searching through Connie's office for any notice. None whatsoever, showed up.

Lost in all his thoughts, the Senior Registrar only just heard the door open, pulling away from Honey's lips. After pulling away, he looked up, to see the last person he ever expected to see. Not Connie, or Charlie, not even Hansen.

Elsie Walker.

Silence washed over the room, as his eyes locked onto her dark ones, the ones he had missed so much. But, they were...different. Instead of the light eyeliner which used to surround them, there was now a dark chalky, effect, showing she had grown up. But, why grow up? She had always been young, childish...his.

Honey looked over to her boyfriend, then to Elsie. "I'll see you later, Ethan." She murmured, making her way out of the Staffroom, leaving the two in utter silence. Ethan sighed, putting his arms by his side, looking t owards the girl. He took one small step, making his way towards her. He then began.

"Why?" He asked, his nerve staying as calm as it could. As much as he wanted to slap her, pull her hair, shout at her for everything she had made him go through, (Which, would seem quite out of Character for him,) he also wanted to pull her into his arms, murmur how much he loved her and missed her, and kiss her over and over.

Elsie sighed, beginning to open her mouth to talk. But, she didn't say anything. She couldn't. She couldn't. Instead, she walked over, closer to him than he was before.

The sensitive side came over both of them. Ethan pulled her into a friendly hug, not as romantic as it would of been all that time ago, but still a hug all the same. However, Elsie couldn't help but feel it was forced, that there was no meaning whatsoever. Though, she couldn't blame him - she had abandoned him, and there would always been some hatred between them.

"So..." She trailed off, meeting his eye contact once more. "You and Honey."

"We've been going out, for a while. It just, felt right." He said abruptly. However, he couldn't hear too much of what he was saying. Instead, he was too busy taking in his ex-girlfriend's appearance. She looked very grown up now - her hair was free of any pinbacks, and plaits, loose and wavy. She was now wearing heels, and her clothing was more mature. There was still - that beautiful gleam in her eye. A Walker gleam. Meaning, they were loving, caring, and always up for a joke.

Elsie, on the other hand, was utterly heartbroken. Okay, it was her fault she had left Ethan, and her fault they now had a child - which only one of the Parent's knew about - but how had he moved on so quickly? In all the time she had left, the girl hadn't thought of getting another man in her life. Although, if she had never come back, it was part of her plan...

"I'm going to go." She said to Ethan. "Connie wanted to see me." She shook Ethan's soft hand one more time, as the man watched her leave the room.

What he failed to notice, was the single tear that escaped her eye, as she saw the love of her life, slip away.


UGH! Back at School, and it's paining me. Sorry for the lack of Updates - I've got my final year at School now, and i'm feeling as if it is going to end terribly. I hope not...

BeckyBoogle - i'm glad you enjoyed Not What It Seems - I really enjoyed writing it. Well, thank you for reviewing, and I hope you continue reading!

ETWentHome - Yeah, that welcome was never going to be sweet - and feeling will lift! Thanks for reading!

EDSidekick - (From C1) I'm glad you've been enjoying it! Thanks for reading and reviewing, it's always appreciated.

sweeet-as-honey - It's going to be tricky for Elsie and Ethan to see eachother closely once again. But, I couldn't write that chapter without Ethan being nice. Though, I think some back-stabbing may happen... Connie seemed to want Elsie back, and i'm guessing she ships them. Hard. And the reaction between the siblings killed me painfully. I wanted to cry writing it. Cal seems to know and be pissed at Elsie, but some feelings from book 1 may be coming back...

Tato Patato - WELCOME TO THE PARTY! ENJOY IT!

-Jodie Rose Xx