Hinting at stuff more in this chapter, next chapter will have more actual plot. Thank you for continued interest in this! And thanks to spannieren for reviewing (again)!
Nope, Casualty isn't mine. But Melody is! Everything else, the BBC own it. (Lucky people!)
Mel didn't see Yvonne for a few days which gave her some time to cool off. She hadn't meant to be harsh but anything to do with her parents touched a nerve. She had been everywhere in the department since treating Kristopher but had enjoyed working with Tom in CDU most. He and Fletch had been so jovial in their work that Mel had soon joined in and it had returned her to usual spirits.
Nick had deliberately placed Mel with Tom and Fletch as he knew that they would unknowingly support Mel. It had taken some effort to move Dylan away from his beloved home but eventually he put him into resus. Yvonne had been at the hospital but had not been in the ED apart from to speak to him. Mel was smiling again when she worked and didn't appear distracted at any time.
"Nick, I need to speak to you." Yvonne burst into his office puffing a little.
"Yvonne, what's happened? Is everything alright?" Nick stood up and ran round his desk as the brunette fell down onto the sofa.
"I'm fine."
Nick interrupted, "Is it the people in ICU?"
"No, but it is related." Yvonne sighed and put her head in her hands. "How is Melody?"
"Right, em, Dr Park is doing well. Back to normal, why?" Nick sat down beside Yvonne and placed his hand on her knee.
"I just need to see her." Yvonne turned to Nick, work face set. "I'm sorry, at the moment I can't tell you."
"That's okay. I understand. Police business I assume?" Nick drummed his fingers on Yvonne's leg.
"Yes," Yvonne smiled, "I'll tell you as soon as you need to know. Which you might."
"Oh."Nick was a little surprised at the fact that he might need to know." She's working in CDU; do you want me to get her? I can lend you my office."
"If you could please." Yvonne stood up and straightened her jacket. Nick grinned before heading off to find Mel.
Nick watched the interactions in the team through the CDU window. Tom was talking intently to Lloyd, he seemed to be listing symptoms off some notes. What caught his eye more was as Mel and Fletch high- fiving as the left a cubicle. He was glad he had hired Fletch, an enthusiastic addition to the team.
"Dr Park." Nick caught Mel's attention as she jotted down some notes.
"How can I help Mr Jordan?" Mel asked holding herself upright.
"Superintendant Rippon is in my office, in uniform. She wants to speak with you." Nick whispered trying not to draw attention to the discussion.
"Wants or needs? Do you know what it is?" Mel asked equally quiet.
"Needs. She refused to tell me, said it was official not personal." Nick nodded and walked away. His office was in use so he headed to resus to try and find something to keep busy.
"Needs, right. Hell what can she want?" Giving a sigh before squaring her shoulders Mel pushed open the doors of CDU and moved quickly towards the office. She might as well hear Yvonne out.
Oooh! What has happened? Why does Yvonne want to talk to her? Don't worry, I do actually know where this bit is going. I do know what is coming!
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