Connor looked above the roofs of Chicago. The sun went down on the horizon, filling the whole city with a beautiful light. Rhodes leaned on the railings.

"That's the story", he ended his explanation, regarding Amys issue to Natalie, who seemed not even more helpless than he was.

"And there is no way to repeat it?"

"I don't think so. The election speeches are usually being held at the end of May. But even if I want to. Amy is too weak to leave the hospital. The problem is, that I'm always the guy who deliver bad news to her. First I promised her, she only has to stay over night. Now I had to cancel her speech."

"Did you talk to the principal of her school?"

"No. But I'm not sure if she would be able to work something out."

"Difficult, huh?"

Rhodes nodded.

"What would you do, if your son was in a similar situation?"

"I don't know. Maybe searching for something different. Something that shows him that it's not the end of the world, if he's not elected."

Out of nothing Connor got an idea.

"This is good. Thank you. I have to make some calls."

"Connor? What are you talking about?"

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"Who in hell called this guy?", Goodwin interrupted the talk of the three doctors. It was nearly midnight. Thats why Manning, Halstead and Rhodes spent some time in the breaking room, cooling down from the intensive day.

"Excuse me?"

"There's been a men outside who sold puppies right in the visitors area today . And he said some of the employees called him."

Connor swallowed hard. His view meeting with Natalies.

"However, if you know anything particular let me know. A puppy in a hospital. Some people are ridicolous ", she added shaking her head in disbelief but stopped on her way out.

"Uh, Dr. Rhodes, I nearly forgot. How is Amy doing?"

Will changed some serious glances with Connor.

"Not so good. It's bacterial pneumonia. The fever isn't getting any higher but I don't have a great feeling about her markers. The antibiotics should be already working. Despite that, her test results are still bad. And another problem is her mental condition. She had an invitation for an election of becoming the head girl of her school. But I can't let her go. Not in her condition."

"I'm sorry. That kid is an unlucky fellow", she admitted before she left the room.

Manning waited until Goodwin wasn't seen on the floor anymore, then pulled Connor aside.

"Can I talk to you right now?", she hissed at him, already getting Halsteads attention.

"Waite. It's not what I'm thinking. You are the guy who got in contact with the seller from the pet shop?", Will combined, looking like a cop who convited a drug dealer.

"Connor!", Natalie crossed her arms, implying that she was waiting for him to answer.

"Let me explain that to you", Rhodes raised his voice, getting a groan from Wills side.

"Listen, Amy had a very rough time. Everything she works for is failing and I thought buying a pet would provide her some kind of a task. Thats why I started looking for dogs. She needs something to know that life isn't alway like that. I didn't know that this seller would show up here."

„Oh boy. Next time you better look out for a fish", Halstead patted on his back, before he left the room, being called to the emergency room.

Natalie wanted to add something, but wasn't able because April Sexton entered the break room.

"Doctor Rhodes?"

"Yeah? April, what's going on?"

"It's about Amy. I'm concerned about her state. She was crying all night, woke up from nightmares several times. She said she had trouble breathing, which can't be true, because she got oxygen. If there would be something physical you would have seen it after the x-ray. It's more like something seems to bother her. I know that you had a pretty rough day but I think she needs you again."

"Thank you, April."

"No problem, Dr. Rhodes."

"Connor?"

Rhodes tiredly stroked over his eyes.

"Connor?", Manning repeated.

"Yeah?"

"Look, I think Amy doesn't need a dog. She needs you. It's your 6th night shift in one week. She seemed much better when you worked through the day after her break down and indeed you look extremely tired too. What about a break this night? Parker could cover your shirft. I'm sure we have a free bed, so you could stay at her room? Getting some sleep, being there when she wakes up. Medication isn't everything. I don't have to tell you about the psychological effect of healing, do I?"

"Okay, I'll do it. But I'm gonna check on one of my patients before. Would you mind to call Meggie, so she could provide a bed in Amys room for me?"

"Of course", Natalie blinked.

"Have a good night, Connor."

"You too. Greetings to your little guy at home."