As if reading his thoughts the door opened again 'B-Bonnie?' Ethan stammered as he lifted his head.
'So you do remember me then, I was hoping you would' she spoke, a sick smile forming on her lips.
'Please, let me go. Please I'm sorry' Ethan pleaded. It was no use as the door swung open, and the man wandered in. Ethan recoiled, curling up into a tight ball bracing himself for the inevitable beating that was about to follow. He couldn't cover his head because of his bound hands so he tried to tuck his chin into his chest in an attempt to stop the man from hitting it again and causing any more serious damage. Tears began to run down his cheeks as more bruises began to form on his shaking body. Every blow causing him to cry out in pain.
He wasn't sure how much longer he would be able to cope with this. Time seemed to pass slowly, he felt like he had only been here for fifteen minutes but according to Bonnie it had been 3 hours. Surely Cal would be looking for him.
'Can I have everyone's attention please?' Cal shouted as he climbed onto a chair. All of the doctors and nurses gathered around.
'Listen. I know it is probably nothing but we are missing a doctor. Has anyone seen Doctor Hardy, he has been gone for nearly 3 hours and he isn't answering his phone. I checked and he hasn't gone home. If anyone sees him can you please call me and let me know, I'm really worried about him' Cal explained.
Lofty and Max came over to him with Robyn in tow. 'I'm sorry Cal, I haven't seen him but our shifts finish in half an hour maybe we can get a team together to try and find him?' Max suggested. Cal nodded.
'My shift finished an hour ago but I keep thinking he might be here, but his shift was meant to end at the same time as mine' Cal told them.
'We'll find him, don't worry' Lofty assured him. Cal smiled weakly. He was really beginning to worry about Ethan. Sometimes when he was stuck working and wouldn't leave his shift on time he would either text or leave a note in his locker.
Cal ran into the staff room to take a look. As soon as he opened the door he saw the broken mug. It was Ethan's favourite mug with a picture of the pair at the beach together, enjoying themselves. The shattered remains of the cup brought a feeling of dread to Cal. Ethan would never have left a broken glass on the floor where someone might step on it or have to pick it up. He had to find his brother.