"I can't believe this is nearly over." Zoe said. It was approaching their last day in the Maldives, she couldn't remember a time where she'd been so relaxed, so happy and not thought of work the whole time. It had been a perfect two weeks, she and Max had discovered so much about each other and had so much in common which she'd thought was crazy considering the age difference.

"I know." Max sighed. "I can't thank you enough for all this, I've had an amazing holiday. It's going to be strange not being with you every day!"

"There's always the hospital." Zoe told him.

"Argh, that was nearly two weeks we had without thinking about that place!" Max laughed.

"Oh yeah!" Zoe laughed too. "I guess it's time to face reality though."

"Do we have to? Let's just stay here! I'm sure there's a hospital needing a consultant and a trolley pusher!" Max said.

"You'd miss Holby." Zoe stated. "Your friends, Robyn?"

"I suppose. Just being here has highlighted that I couldn't ever afford to come here again. Although I didn't pay for this one." Max gave Zoe a cheeky wink.

"Are you happy being a porter Max?" Zoe asked sensing his apprehension of going home.

"Honestly, no." Max replied. "Don't get me wrong, I love the idea of interacting with patients and being the eyes and ears.."

"Gossips." Zoe interuppted.

"Eyes and ears. I just can't help thinking there's something more I could do with my life. I've got a degree but it's not something I want to pursue. I enjoy working at the hospital, I just wish I could do more." Max told her.

"Max, you can do anything you put your mind to." Zoe assured him.

"Yeah right." Max replied.

"What would you like to do? Nursing?" Zoe asked.

"Not as such." Max said.

"So?" Zoe pushed.

"Promise you won't laugh?" Max asked.

Zoe nodded.

"I like the idea of being a physio. Helping people get back on their feet. But it's out of the question. There's getting the qualifications, uni, I can't afford that." Max looked at Zoe. "Don't even think about it."

"What?" Zoe asked innocently.

"Giving me the money."

"Look, Max, if it's something you want to do you should do it. I want you to be happy and I think it's a great idea. You could train at the hospital alongside getting a degree. What if I lend you the money? And you pay me back when you qualify?"

"Zoe" Max said. "I couldn't. I can't. It's always be on my mind."

"What about wanting to do more to help people Max, you said yourself you want to help people, help yourself first. You could get a loan and spend years and years paying it back or just borrow it from me, I wouldn't miss the money Max, trust me. That's not me being big headed either, I'd rather spend it on something worthwhile, believe it or not designer shoes and bags get boring after a while!"

"You know people will think I'm with you for the money? Doesn't that bother you?" Max asked.

"Why would it? It's got nothing to do with anyone else. We don't have to tell people Max. Don't you have an existing student loan?" Zoe asked.

"No. I got some inheritance when my gran died and paid it off. How dull is that?" Max laughed.

"I'm impressed. Very sensible. So say you've got a student loan. Please, I want you to achieve your dreams Max." Zoe told him.

"Zoe. You are so wonderful, thank you so much. You've done so much for me, what did I do to deserve you?" Max asked.

"Yet to be discovered!" Zoe laughed.

"There must be something I can do?" Max asked.

"Move in with me?" Zoe said.

"What?" Max replied.

"Erm, no, forget I said that. It's way too soon." Zoe stumbled, she couldn't quite believe the words had fallen out of her mouth.

"I don't want to forget Zo. I don't think it's too soon at all." Max smiled.

"Really? Are you sure? I could help you study." Zoe said.

"Really? Is that as exciting as it gets?!" Max laughed.

"Well..." Zoe laughed at him.

"I think it's a great idea, I'd spend so much time at yours anyway it makes sense. I'd obviously contribute however I can." Max told Zoe.

"Obviously. So we're doing this?!" Zoe asked.

"We're doing this!" Max cried.

Zoe squealed as they both fell into each other's arms. Safe to say, they didn't spend much time on their last day sunbathing.

A few days later, both blissfully happy they approached Holby ED.

"Nervous?" Max asked.

"No. More intrigued as to the reaction to be honest." Zoe said.

"Me too, who cares though, I love you and that's all I'm bothered about." Max kissed her. "Ready?"

"I love you too. Ready as I'll ever be." Zoe took a deep breath as Max held her hand and they walked inside.