Extreme Takeover, Holby Edition

Their parents ran the hospital during their life, and now that they're older, it's their turn.

Pairings are Jac/Joseph, Maddy/Linden, Connie/Sam, Diane/Ric and Chrissie/Olly.

Forgive me for not posting as often as I should, had my first really long exam for GCSE on Tuesday. Major pain in the butt, and another one in a few days, so am trying to focus on those.

'We'll have to go and see her,' said Cassie.

Chuckling, Fin said, 'She mentioned it. She was asking for everyone to pull some strings so that she can have a lot of visitors.'

'That'll be down to me I guess,' said Chris. 'I'll pull the CEO card, and we'll all go and see her.'

'That's sorted then,' said Maddy. 'But please be sensitive about the whole pregnancy thing, it's still a little raw for her.'

'Of course,' said the others.

They all arrived at the hospital to see Erin, all 40 of them, that afternoon, armed with various presents such as chocolates, a teddy bear and a huge bunch of flowers.

As the entire mob of the swarmed across the hospital in a tight pack, most of the staff turned their nose up and/or frowned at them.

Seeing this, Chris said, 'As I'm sure you know, someone very close to all of our hearts has been admitted here. Our family would like to wish her well, together. Any issues with that?'

They all shook their heads fiercely.

'Good,' he replied. 'Let's go.'

As they continued their walk up the corridor, Katie said, 'Way to go dad, Mr Boss Man.'

'You so have to teach me how to do that,' remarked Michael.

'Meh,' replied Chris. 'When you're older.'

Erin was sitting in her room reading when they came in, the kids enthusiastically shouting, 'Auntie Erin!' and lavishing her with a massive group hug.

'Wow, that's a great hello,' replied Erin, blown away by their greeting. 'How are you all?'

'We're good,' replied the children in unison.

'How are you?' asked Matilda. 'Daddy said that you weren't very well...'

'Ahh Tilly,' she replied affectionately, ruffling her niece's hair. 'I wasn't. But I'm better now, not completely, but I'm nearly as good as new.'

'We all made you cards,' said Isla, handing the big pile of them to Erin. 'And we got you presents. Your favourite chocolates, flowers, a teddy bear...'

'You lot are amazing,' replied Erin. 'Only I could have a family as amazing as you!' As she looked through the cards, she said, 'Oh wow, you're all so talented, any of you thinking of being an artist?'

'No, we want to be doctors, like you,' they chorused.

'Nice to see that your parents are indoctrinating you well,' remarked Erin sarcastically, making the adults and older kids laugh, and the younger ones look confused.

'What does that mean?' asked Charlotte.

'Brainwashing,' said Scarlett, trying to explain.

'What's that?' asked Charlotte.

'Never mind,' said Erin.

'Why?' asked Charlotte.

'She's going through an ask a billion questions a day phase,' explained Juliet.

'Ahhh, I remember it too well,' replied Erin. 'When Tilly and Leo were little, it used to frustrate me that they'd never be satisfied with the answer I gave them.

'Still no memory of the last 5 months?' asked Cassie.

'Sadly, no,' replied Erin glumly. 'It would be nice to know who I tarnished my relationship with Jay for...I wish I could remember, but it's so difficult! I keep trying, but I can't even remember what I did for my last birthday!'

As the tears came to Erin's eyes, Cassie pulled her into a gentle hug and said, 'It's okay Eri, it's okay. We'll help you remember. We promise. Always remember, you're never alone in this. The 40 relatives crowded into this one small room prove that. You are loved and cherished by us all.'

'I know,' replied Erin, wiping the tears from her eyes. 'You know about the baby right?'

They all nodded their heads dismally.

'I know that Mum or Dad probably told you to be sensitive about it, but I just want to let you all know that I'm okay with it, I'm not happy about it, but I can deal with it. You don't need to tiptoe around me with baby news and joy, because then I'll just feel left out. I've decided that it's time for me to grow up. When I'm out of hospital, I'm going to scoff my face with mcdonalds and whatever various calorific junk food catches my eye, I'm giving up the booze and the cigs, and I'm going to live my life!' she stated proudly.

'We're proud of you,' said Fin.

'So proud,' said Serena.

'You never know, you might end up having another baby,' said Max quietly.

'Why Max?' asked Erin. 'You offering?'

'Nah,' he replied straight away.

And then something hit Erin, a random burst of memory, which made her gasp silently. As she was about to tell everyone, she heard:

'There's one coming now,' said Adelaide hurriedly, her tone perturbed.

In unison, they all turned around to see the little puddle beneath Adelaide's legs.

'Mum, there is no way in hell I am going to ever have a baby!' declared Isla. 'You never told me that it could make you wet yourself!'

'It doesn't,' replied Adelaide, breathing deeply. 'He's coming! Harry! It's too early!'

'I know sweetheart,' said Harry, running to her and supporting her weight. 'We're going to get you to maternity.'

'Right, Byrne's and Strachan's, off with them,' declared Connie. 'New grandchild incoming.'

'We'll take kid duty,' said Diane and Ric.

'We'll help,' said Maddy.

'I'm going with her!' said Isla.

'Fine,' replied Connie. 'Who's going to stay with Erin?'

'Can Max?' asked Erin. 'I feel as if it's been forever since we've talked properly.'

'Right,' said Jac. 'Mason, Callie, Fin, Cassie, Taylor and Serena, can you sort out getting Adi's stuff over here and present buying from us all? Or you can join up with Maddy, Linden, Diane and Ric on kid duty.'

'I'll take kid duty,' said Serena.

'Me too,' said Taylor.

'Right, so Mason, Callie, Fin and I are errand running. It all begins now,' said Cassie.

'Yup,' replied Fin, turning to Erin. 'Are you going to be okay with Max?'

'Yeah, fine,' urged Erin.

'Look after her,' said Fin to Max.

'I will,' he promised.

As everyone left the room to do their various tasks, Max sat down, and Erin said, 'So when were you going to tell me?'