"Doctor Hardy, you're needed in Resus. Five Minutes." Connie Beauchamp announced, as the Senior Registrar entered back into the the Staffroom. He had just spend the majority of his lunchtime alongside Eliza, both of them sitting outside of the Emergency Department, laughing at any memories that had been shared through the entirety of their lives.
The doctor nodded, before Connie turned around, ready to exit the Staffroom. However, her path was soon blocked off with the presence of Elsie, who was just about to apologise. She mumbled a quick 'Sorry,' before continuing, but was soon retracted back with another announcement.
"Eliza, you need to be there, too." She demanded, before leaving the Staffroom in a more graceful matter, slighly ajusting her black pencil skirt as she did so. A puzzled look appeared on the Walker's face, before she turned back around to Ethan, smiling at him.
"What was that about?" She asked, her head continusly turning towards the door, then back to the brown eyes she loved oh-so-much. Flustered by the actions, Ethan tried to remain cool, before begining to speak.
"Some accident. Apparently everyone else is 'Tied Up.' " He predicts, a matching smile now on his face. It would happen everytime he was in the girl's presence; just admiring her cheered her considrably. Slowly, he reached out, gently wrapping a loose lock of Elsie's hair around his finger, before releasing it. The girl rolled her eyes, before resting her hands on Ethan's chest, patting it slightly.
"Come on, work time." She announced, before pulling away, teasing him ever so slightly. Ethan supressed a laugh, before following the girl out, this time not getting collided in the doorway as she had done before.
They soon were walking in matching footsteps, alongside eachother, their talk continuing. The Registrar was the first to talk, carefully ajusting his glasses, before turning to Elsie, a hopeful look rested on his face.
"Cal asked if we wanted to go out for a drink with the others tonight..." He trailed off, swallowing a lump in his throat, before looking back towards her. "Do you fancy it?" He asked. The girl nodded, present to the question, but still slightly in her own world, giving Ethan more time to admire every deatail he adored about her - the dark eyes, long eyelashes, and her beautiful lips.
The two's silence was soon interuppted, when the doors of the ED were bashed open, one strecher being raced past the next. Elsie was instantly snapped out of her trance, before running over to the first one, begining to listen to what Dixie was begining to say.
"This is Louise. 67. Suffered a front seat car crash, and was KO'd at the Scene. She's been given morphine, and has been treated for suspected paralisation." The paramedic told, feeling quite guilty for that last sentence. Eliza nodded, before leading them into Resus, ready to treat the person as quick as possible.
On the other side of Resus, entering just as his girlfriend had, was Ethan. He had been assigned the man of the car crash. Goeff, 68, the driver. After checking their records, he found that they were married, and had been for several years, making this certain case even more important.
The elder was bought into a Resus bay, before being gently layed down, Ethan begining a peliminary check. He carefully checked each part of the body, trying to make sure that he was stable, and safe. Every few moments, the patient would try to sit up, looking over to his wife, who had been far less lucky than him.
Accompanied by Robyn, she was able to talk to the man, keeping him distracted as Ethan continued to assess, trying to mark off as much as possible.
"Is that your wife?" Robyn asked, facing the patient. He nodded, before replying to the question he was given.
"Married for fourty years." He announced, proudly. "I wouldn't change her for the world. Remember that, if you do love someone, never let them go." The old man sighed, turning towards Ethan. He had been somewhat distracted, looking from the notes he had made to Elsie, who was deep in assesment. Robyn coughed slighty, causing him to turn back.
"Right...erm, sorry-" He began, but was cut off by the patient talking once more.
"Is that your girlfriend?" He asked. Ethan paused, not answering, but Robyn quite easily filled that gap. A content smile appeared on The Goeff's face, as he tilted his head slightly to see her, deep in work.
"Take my advice. Don't let her go. You find your true love once, but never again." He tells, before looking back up to the ceiling. Ethan nods slightly, before turning to Robyn.
"Can we get him moved to a bed, please?" He asked, keeping his polite tone. The nurse nodded, before begining to wheel him out. However, as Ethan was about to exit the room, he heard a sound he knew all too well - the sound of a BP dropping. His head spun around, seeing Elsie's patient going into Cardiac, about to lose her life.
Without thinking, he ran over, where also present was Lofty and Rita. Rita, who was begining to start CPR, whilst Elsie began to charge the shocking machine, turning to Ethan every few moments for a medical advice, which he would gladly give. Once charged to 150, they would shock.
This continued for thirty minutes. They would try to bring her back, but no matter what, she would not come back. After the set time, the female doctor looked around to all the staff, eyes sad.
"All in agreement?" She asked, trying to remain as strong as possible. Two nodded, whilst the other looked down in shame. With that, the Senior Registrar switched off the machine, a job he hated all too much, as the time of death was announced.
Taking a sigh, and placing both hands above her head, Elsie, Rita and Lofty left Resus, Ethan staying with the body for a moment. The words of the man previously rung in his head - ringing to him all too well.
"Don't Let Her Go..."
"Elsie?" Ethan asked, entering the Staffroom. He soon found the girl, resting on one of the higher stools, reading through one of the many books she had placed in her locker since the day she had appeared in the ED. She looked up, a small smile on her face.
"Hey Ethan." She said, pulling herself off of the stool, making her way towards the Doctor. She paused for a moment, before begining to talk once more. "Whats-"
She was cut off when she was pulled into a tight hug by Ethan. Although unexpected, it was most enjoyed. Ethan's hands were wrapped tightly around her waist, keeping her close, traailing circles on her back.
"This is nice." Elsie murmured, keeping her balance tight in Ethan's grip. His smell of cologne and deodrant filled her nose, somewhat comforting her. She trailed her hands up his back, keeping grip.
The two stayed close for a while, silently hearing eachother inhale and exhale. After a few more moments, Elsie pulled away, looking up slightly towards her doctor.
"What was that about?" She asked, somewhat confused by Ethan's sudden and unexpected comfort. He blushed slighty, before revealing.
"Something someone said earlier..." He trailed off, a small smile on his face. Eliza rolled her eyes slightly, before reaching up, pressing a kiss onto Ethan's lips. He smiled into the kiss, feeling the loving action overtake him.
She pulled away, gently trailing her hand down his face. Slowly, she pulled it away, begining to talk again.
"Love you, Doctor Hardy." She said. Ethan smiled, before leaning forward, taking the back of her fragile head, pulling it forward, placing kisses on her forehead.
"Love you, Doctor Walker." He murmured, learning to never let her go.
RIGHT! ANNOUNCEMENT! As sad as it feels, Not What It Seems will be ending in 2 CHAPTERS TIME. It's crazy to think we have come this far, but times change, and so must I. (If you get that reference, I will love you forever.)
...IT' A DOCTOR WHO REFERENCE.
Do not worry, there will be a sequel, posted about a week after the final chapter is posted. However, there will probally now be a 1 week break, as I go on holiday again in 3 days. Sorry, guys!
ETWentHome - Hehe, they are properly together! It cheers me up so much that I can actually write that now!
Tato Patato - Well, I couldn't let Ethan down. I'm really glad things worked out, but I can't promise it forever...
Sweeet-As-Honey - Yup! Back! For 3 more days...I'm always greatful for your lovely reviews, and they always cheer me up to see you have spent so long reviewing. I feel Cal in this story is being a bit left out, but I'll go hug him or something...
CBloom2 - Thank you! I'm glad your still enjoying, and I will try and post more.
Crimesolver - Ahh. Well, The One-Shot are still In Process, and they will be my main concept whilst i'm away. I can safely say, that once the main story is over, there will be several!
-Jodie Rose Xx