Sorry I couldn't update sooner but I hope you enjoy! My apologies if the medical lingo isn't right.
Tamzin and Jeff acted fast, running over to Zoe who'd started CPR on Max. After two strong cycles of CPR they'd finally got his pulse back, but only just. Carefully moving his unconscious body onto spinal board, they escorted him into Resus where Connie preformed various tests and scans, refusing Zoe permission to treat him as she sensed something was going on between them - Zoe wouldn't be this distraught over just a colleague or friend. She sat waiting in the office isolated from the others, chewing her nails nervously as she slightly rocked back and forth anticipating to hear about Max's condition. Connie storming into the office broke Zoe from her thoughts.
"How is he?" Zoe asked, shooting up from her chair, sending it stumbling backwards. It sounded a ridiculous question given the circumstances and it was one Zoe had heard many of times, but it was a question she desperately needed to the answer to.
"He's out of surgery but still has some swelling on the brain" Connie informed as Zoe sighed, sinking back into the leather chair, holding her head in her hands as she avoiding eye contact with Connie, whilst trying to hold back the tears that were so close to falling. "ICU will be taking him up shortly, they're going to keep him sedated until the swelling goes down"
"If it goes down" Zoe muttered, lifting her head for her sight to reach Connie.
"Zoe, he will be okay" Connie said softly, perching on the edge of Zoe's desk. Zoe simply nodded in response - they both knew the risks were high, Max could never wake up. "Also, Robyn's looking for you"
"What? Why?" Zoe stuttered.
"Because you were there and she wants to know what happened"
"He got hit by a car, there's nothing else to know" Zoe replied sarcastically.
"I think she wants to know why you were there" Connie said looking down at Zoe, a knowing look on her face. "I know about you and Max"
Zoe exhaled deeply, "You and I haven't always seen eye to eye, but I really need you to keep this quiet, Connie" she begged.
"It's none of my business, although, I do think at least Robyn should know" Connie replied raising her eyebrows before leaving Zoe to her own thoughts. After contemplating on what she should do, Zoe finally came to her decision. Standing tall, she straightened her creased skirt, wiped her tear-stained face and exited the office.
As she closed the door, she turned to find the ED team gathered around a bed near the lift, which she guessed would be Max being transferred to ICU. Clearing her throat, she made her way over - each stride she took felt like baby steps. Pushing her way through a formed group of nurses, she came face to face with Robyn.
"Robyn, I.." Zoe stuttered for words as Robyn frowned, "I'm sorry"
"You're Max's secret girlfriend, aren't you?" Robyn rhetorically questioned, knowing the answer after she worked it out for herself.
"Yes, I am" Zoe replied confidentially, fed up of constantly hiding and sneaking around. Out of the blue, Robyn pulled Zoe into a close embrace, hugging her so tight Zoe couldn't move. Taking her warm hug as an acceptance of their relationship, Zoe smiled gratefully at Robyn as she ignored the whispers from the others. Before placing a chaste kiss on a sleeping Max's forehead, Zoe left the ED to intake a much-needed dose of nicotine, leaving Robyn to go up with Max - she decided she'd spent enough time with Max over the months they'd been together, feeling guilty she's taken Robyn's brother away from her.
"Zoe and Max?!" Noel exclaimed, "didn't see that one coming"
Sorry for any mistakes and the rubbish ending - thought Noel could add some humour! The next chapter will most likely be either up tomorrow or tonight! Please review as they're lovely and I love hearing what you thought :-)