The shooter sighed with relief knowing that Nick was dead and he left the room and it was then that Tess plugged the monitor back on to Nick and it started to register his heart beat and they carried on operating.

"Tess that was brilliant" Sam said as she did the final stitch.

The police were finally arriving and they covered every inch of the building and they told people which floors were clear and they carried on like that until they reached the cupboard where Savannah and Ella were hiding. Ella knew it was safe as she saw that they had official police badges so she trusted they and they lead them out the building.

"My mum, dad and others are still in the building" Ella said holding on to Savannah was shaking with fear.

"Alright, don't worry we will get them out stay here and don't enter the building" the officer demanded as he re-entered the building.

Charlie fairhead waited outside praying for his colleagues but he couldn't wait any more so he snuck back into the building and it was on the 5th floor that he found the shooter sitting in a private room drinking from a flask holding the gun.

"Mr Ames isn't it "Charlie asked which was confirmed by the man nodding.

"I only came here to shoot Mr Jordan as he was the one who was quick enough to say that my wife was dead and he didn't even try any longer to save her and today I have ended up killing others who are doctors as it is not safe here in this hospital" Mr Ames said as he took a sip from his flask.

The police were narrowing in on Mr Ames but stopped as they heard him talking to someone.

"What's it going to be Mr Ames me or you, you shoot me the police get you and they aren't going to shoot you they're going to capture you and take you to prison. You shoot yourself, and then you're free. Done. Maybe you get to see your wife again so you have a choice to make. Mr Ames thought about what Charlie was saying.

The police were outside the door waiting to barge in when they heard a gunshot so they slammed open the door to see Mr Ames had shot himself in the head and Charlie was standing looking at Mr Ames as he was the one that has caused all this.

Yes, no one could have predicted what would have happened and how it all can quickly change in an instant.

The police told everyone it was clear to enter the building. Everyone re-entered the building was shocked to see their colleagues laying on the floor dead and now it was their turn to dispose of them and it was heart breaking as they did up the black bags brought them to their morgue when they had only been talking and laughing with them before their life was cruelly taken from them.

Sam, Tess and Dylan wheeled Nick out of the OR and took him to ICU as he was in critical condition.

"Let's give Zoe the good news so they entered the scrubbing station and told Zoe the news she has been waiting for. Zoe and Linda got up of the floor and waited for the good news.

"Nick is fine and the operation was a success and he now is in ICU and you can see him if you like" Sam said knowing Zoe would want to see him.

"I'll check on the girls so you can have time along with him" Linda said as she hugged her good friend.

"Thank you that would be great and thank you so much for your help and I couldn't ask for a better friend" Zoe said as she hugged Linda back. Linda smiled and went to find Savannah and Ella.

"Thank you so much for well you know" Zoe managed to say before she burst into tears.

Sam took Zoe to Nick's room and once she entered it broke her hear to see that he was wired up to every machine you could imagine he had wires going in and wires coming out.

Zoe walked over to the bed and sat down in the nearest chair and took hold of Nick's hand and held it as she watched him sleep. Sam watched Zoe for a few moments but then decided to leave Zoe alone with Nick.

Once Zoe knew she was alone with Nick she began talking to him "I love you Nick Jordan, I thought I was going to lose you. I'm sorry for last night and everything I said and I missed you" Zoe began to sob her heart out.

Meanwhile back in the ED everyone started putting things back and getting it back to normal as best they could consider the circumstances. Linda looked in the cupboard to see that it was empty which made her panic. She began to run round the hospital only to find the girls safe and sound in the staffroom with Big Mac.

"Auntie Linda "Ella shouted as she rushed up to her and hugged her as tight as she could. Savannah came rushing up and hugging her too.

"Is mum alright? What about dad" Savannah asked looking up at Linda in hope.

"Your mum is fine but your dad was hurt and he needed an operation but he is alright and your mum is with him now so you'll be with me for a while alright" Linda said as she hugged both girls.

Back in ICU

A couple of hours later Nick began to stir as he slowly opened his eyes. He tried to move his hand but something or someone was restricting it. Nick looked to see that Zoe was fast asleep holding his hand. Nick wriggled his fingers which woke Zoe up. Nick looked at Zoe and she just looked at Nick because the last time they spoke they were arguing. Nothing said between them for a while until Nick finally spoke.

"Listen Zoe, I'm sorry for yesterday and last night and you know I didn't mean it because I love you Zo" Zoe smiled.

"I love you too Nick and let's forget about yesterday because it's here and now that counts" Zoe leant forward and kissed Nick on the fore head.

"Come here" Nick patted the side of the bed for Zoe who willingly got on the bed and snuggled up to Nick and felt like everything was going to be alright as she had her Nick back.

A couple of hours later Linda left the girls with Big Mac whilst she checked on Nick and Zoe. Linda smiled as she saw the sight of them both wrapped in each other's arms. Zoe looked at the door way as she saw Linda approaching.

"Sorry to bother you but the girls are getting tired and wonder when they can go home" Linda asked as she handed Zoe her back and scarf which she took and thanked her for.

"Ok, I better get them home to bed" Zoe said as she got up of the bed and grabbed her bag and scarf off Linda and wrapped the scarf round her neck.

"Thank Linda tell I will there in a few moments" Linda nodded and left the room.

"Well I will come and see you tomorrow; shall I bring the girls to see you?" Zoe asked as she waited for Nick to answer.

"Yeah, please bring the girls and give them a kiss from me "Nick said weakly.

"see you tomorrow and you be good and I love you" Zoe leant forward and placed a kiss on Nicks forehead. Nick grabbed hold of Zoe's scarf and smelt it as Zoe kissed him. The scarf smelt of Zoe's perfume and Cigarettes typical Zoe Nick thought to himself . Nick let go of the scarf and let Zoe go. Nick watched as Zoe walked away.

Well I hope that was alright and I hope you enjoyed that . I hope to update maybe Sunday and Tuesday and I will try to update again tonight if I can.