The next morning was one of which Eliza was in no control whatsoever. After getting out of work late last night, and thinking a McDonalds was a good idea (along with an hour of queuing,) she had taken refuge on the downstairs sofa, still fully dressed, and Cal's coat becoming a pillow.
If it wasn't for a certain younger sister, she would of been sleeping until next week. However, they decided to cry as loud as they could, until the full attention of Elsie was taken up. Groaning, she pulled herself up, before immediately flopping back onto the sofa.
Mornings were never a strong point with her.
She proceeded, however, to roll off the sofa, the carpet cushioning her fall. Now on the floor, Elsie pulled herself up, shook her head a little, and shuffled her feet along the floor, making her way towards the staircase.
At the arrival of the baby's bedroom, the cries had began to turn into grizzles. Silently, Elsie pushed through the chipped door, seeing the Crib laid by the window, inside, a very small infant, wrapped in pink bundles of blankets.
The elder sister took no time rushing forward and picking up the pile of blankets. She continued to rock her gently, until the whines had calmed down, and she was sleeping soundly again.
Elsie knew she daren't look at the clock. That it would be a terrible idea. However, she could not stop her dark eyes flicking towards the bunny clock pinned up on the wall.
9.46. Fourteen minutes till she had to be in. Crap.
On the other side of Holby, Ethan Hardy was pushing his way through the glass doors into the bustling waiting room. From the other side of the hall, a very tired looking porter, the name of Max, stumbling through, obviously tired from the night shift. His sub concience mind registered Ethan, walking towards him.
"Hey. You seen Elsie?" He yawned, rubbing his eyes.
"Erm, no. Not since yesterday." He replied looking behind him. "I'm sorry, is that any of your concern?"
"Well yes. She's my sister." He replied, pushing past Ethan. The young doctor paused for a minute, before registering the infomation he had just been given.
Walker, Walk- ah. Of course.
Shaking his head at the stupidity, he made his way towards the staffroom, picking up the pace. Before he could reach it, he was caught short by Lily.
"Ethan!" She called sharply, making him turn on his heel.
"Lily. Hi." He replied, ajusting his glasses. She was already dressed in her light blue scrubs, and had her arms folded. She was not happy.
"That new girl. She's late. Obviously takes after her brother." She snaps, looking down onto her pile of paperwork. She looks back up towards Ethan. "If you see her, tell her I need to ask her something." With that, she turned on her foot, walking in the opposite direction.
'Right.' Ethan thought. 'Now, if I can just get into the staffroom, I can start the day-'
10.07. Elsie was late now. Mrs Beauchamp would definatly notice. What didn't she notice. Hastily, the girl pushed herself through the glass doors, her head spinning madly to try and see the entrance to the main part of the ED.
"Doctor Walker." Came a sharp voice. Eliza turned around, seeing one of the doctors she recognised from yesterday. Lily Chao. From what Max had discretely told her, she was firm. firm, but fair...ish.
"You were due in at 9.45, 10 at the latest. I've had to cover one of your patients." She said, shoving a pile of paperwork into her hands. She then briskly waked towards the main ED, Elsie following quick on her heels. When Lily turned towards the cubicles, she turned into the Staffroom.
Pushing the door open with her free hand, she was greeted at the sight of Dr Knight and a nurse at the sink, washing his hands and running them through his hair.
"Lofty." She said. The young man turned around. It took him a moment, but he soon recognised the girl as his housemate's sister. He smiled, waving slightly, before continuing to wash his hands.
"Cal." Elsie continued, turning towards him. He pulled himself up, still towering over her.
"Elsie. Good eve-"
"Oh my god, I forgot your coat." She cursed, wanting to slap herself. Cal chuckled, putting a hand on her shoulder.
"Don't worry." He replied. Eliza nodded, breaking out of Cal's touch. She really wasn't intrested. She'd already seen two nurses swooning over him, and a third swooner really wouldn't be of much use.
The door to the Staffroom opened once again, and in stepped a very nervous looking Ethan. His eyes instantly registered Elsie, keeping in that direction.
"Erm, Eliza, I was wondering if I could get a second opinion..." He trailed off, seeing Cal watching her as much as he was. No, he was not getting the girl again...
Agh. Stop it Ethan. Focus.
"Yeah, sure. Give me one minute." The girl replied, brushing her dark hair into a ponytail. Her brown eyes met Ethans, before she ran to go and get changed.
Ethan looked over at Cal and gave a little triumphant nod. He had managed to talk to a girl he liked. Fair enough, it was to do with work, and she was a co worker, but, it was an achievement for him. Caleb took a step closer, looking down onto his younger brother.
"You sure nibbles? You don't want another broken heart-"
"Right! Ready!"
Eliza came round the corner, now dressed in white plimpsols, and her scrubs. She carefully pulled her stephiscope around her neck, before trecking over to Ethan. The young doctor nodded in responce, before opening the door, letting Elsie out. He looks back at Cal, giving another nod, before making his way along with the girl.
And Caleb just stood there, stunned.
ETWentHome - Yeah, They are related. I really hope to expand on that relationship quite a bit. And when I say a bit, I mean, it's not going to be one of them 10 part stories. This will go on for a while...
Paradoxillia - Couldn't miss Caleb, Could I?
Tato Potato - Thank you! *Huggles*
Tantih Panic - I set everyone on Dylan. I have a Doctor called Dr Andrews, and his attitude is so simmilar, but I want to take a piece of rope and tie it round his-
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-Jodie Rose Xx
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