Amy and Ellie were left alone together on Ellie's bed with Rita and Fletch looking over from time to time while they treated another patient. Amy soon fell asleep on Ellie's bed so Ellie crept out of resus, unnoticed in reception and out of the ED where she ran to the hospital garden and sat behind the bushes. No one had seen her go which was fortunate for her.

Sam came back in to check on the girls and was dismayed when she saw that Amy was alone, sleeping.

(Sam's POV)

That little brat had run away unnoticed. Should I tell the police? I decided not to as I phone security to check CCTV. The CCTV showed Ellie leaving the ED and turning into the garden.

I felt really sorry for her. Her life must've been hell. Now here she is, trying to make matters worse by meaning to run away.

I go get my jumper and walk out to the garden. I check behind the bushes and see Ellie sitting there. As soon as she saw me she got up and ran as fast as her legs could take her. I caught up with her easily, turned her round, knelt down and said, 'It's alright, there's nothing to be scared off. Fletch and I will look after you, promise.'

At that moment, a black skoda drove up outside the ED, a tall looking man got out. He looked stern. I hugged Ellie and lowered her. I waited a while then took Ellie back in without the man noticing. Amy was beginning to stir when I put Ellie down on the bed.

I had told Noel earlier that the twins aren't allowed visitors for safety reasons. I didn't want anyone bothering or harming them.

A 14 year old girl walked into the ED then with blood dripping from her stomach and a broken arm. She went up to reception and signed in. She took a seat and only had to wait half an hour before she was called.

'Heather Nicholls,' Rita called out. Rita led Heather to a cubicle and went to get a doctor. She came back moments later with Tom.

'I'm , how did this happen?' he asked.

'I remember standing at the top of the stairs and then I was at the bottom, I must've blacked out or something,' Heather replied.

'Order a CT scan, arm x-ray and get an ultrasound to check for internal bleeding,' Tom said to Rita quietly. 'Was there anyone at home with you?' he asked Heather.

'No.'

'Why didn't you call for an ambulance?'

'Landline was dead and anyway I only live around the corner.'

'CT can take her now,' Rita said when she came back over.

Tom beckoned to Max to come over and wheeled Heather up to CT and then to x-ray. 'Something's not right,' he said to Rita.

'She's definitely hiding something,' Rita said.

'Find her notes,' Tom said.

Rita nodded and went to find Noel in reception. 'Can you chase up Heather Nicholls notes please.'

'Sure.'

Heather came back down an hour and Tom came over with her results. 'As expected you do have a fractured arm so we'll put it in a cast. Were you tired this morning when you fell?'

'No. I slept til late'

'Do you have any health problems I should know about.'

'No.'

'Any hereditary diseases in your family?'

Heather shook her head.

'Ok, well your CT came back clear so I will have to investigate further into this. Also I will need to call your parents.'

'They're in Ireland for their anniversary.'

'Who's looking after you?'

'My sister.'

'Can I have her number please?'

Heather gave Tom her phone with her sister's contact profile up.

'Thank you,' Tom said. He then went away to call the sister but she had no credit. Tom then rang by the phone in cubicles. After a couple of rings he finally got through to her.

'Hello.'

'Hi it's from Holby City ED. Your sister Heather was brought in-'

'Is she ok?!' a worried voice replied.

'She is, I just need you to come in and supervise her.'

'Ok, I'll be there as soon as I can.'

'Bye.' He walked back to Heather's cubicle and asked, 'how old is your sister?'

'22.'

'Well, she's on her way in.'

'Sam, a word,' Rita said. 'Do you have a Heather in your family?'

'She's my sister, why?' Sam replied.

'Follow me.'

They reached Heather's cubicle and Rita pulled back the curtains. Heather looked up as one of her sisters came into her cubicle. Sam beckoned Rita to go and leave them to it.

'Heather, what happened?' Sam asked.

'Fell down the stairs,' she replied.

'Is that what really happened?' Sam was pressuring her.

'I was standing at the top of the stairs, blacked out and woke up lying at the bottom.'

'Did you have a CT scan?'

'Yes but it was clear. I also have a fractured arm. Also Julia is on her way in.'

'I'll be back.' Sam walked over to Tom who was reading Heather's notes and asked, 'are you treating Heather?'

'Ye why?'

'She's my sister, so don't act surprised if I'm with her.'

'Ok.'

What should happen next? I need your opinions.

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