Zoe screamed as she saw the body drop, "We need some help over here! Get a trolley quick."

Jeff and Dixie ran over with a trolley and placed the body on the trolley and ran inside beside it. Charlie and Tasha turned towards the door, "what's happened Zoe."

"We've got Michael Jordan, 4 years old, gun shot wound to the chest." Zoe said as Liam ran in behind her. Tasha stood with her jaw open and tears in her eyes, "My baby..."

Liam ran over to Tasha and put his arms around her, "It's ok babe. He's gonna be fine. I'm gonna go help them." He went to walk off when Tasha pulled his hand back, "Don't leave me." Charlie walked over to them, "I just called Danielle and she's coming here with Kayden."

Tasha nodded, "please Charlie. Save my baby."

Charlie nodded, "We will."

Liam led Tasha to his office and sat with her on the sofa, she picked Michael's teddy from the floor and held it to her chest, "Why him Liam? Why my baby?"

Liam sighed and held Tasha close to his chest, "I don't know babe."

...

Zoe placed Michael on the bed, "Right Charlie we need to get a line in and try and stop the bleeding."

Charlie nodded and inserted a canula in Michael's hand attaching it to a saline pack. Zoe started to try and stem the bleed. Kayden opened the door to Resus and ran over to Michael, "Is he ok?"

"Wait outside Kayden, I think your mum and dad are in his office." Zoe informed him

Kayden nodded and kissed Michael hand, "See ya later mate." He left Resus and walked into reception.

After a few hours, Zoe managed to stop the bleed from Michael's chest and began to stitch his wound.

"Thank you everybody." She said as she threw her gloves away. The Machine suddenly started to beep, "His BP's dropped massively." Charlie said

"He's got an internal bleed; get the CT surgeons down here now!" Zoe screamed

"They're all backed up for hours." Fletch said as he got off the phone

"We need a CT surgeon now!"

"What about Liam?"

"He can't operate on his own son. It's unethical Fletch!"

"I'll do it." The voice came from the resus door

"Nick?"

Nick smiled and put a pair of gloves on and a gown, "Kayden rang me and told me."

Zoe nodded, "Shall I assist?"

Nick nodded as he walked over to Michael; he took a few breaths to compose himself before he made the first incision.

...

Liam sat with Tasha's head on his chest and his arms around Danielle and Kayden. All three were asleep, it'd been a long afternoon. Liam let a few tears fall down his cheek before leaning his head back and closing his eyes.

Nick knocked once on the door before opening it. He walked over to the four of them and crouched infront of them, "He's fine."

Kayden opened his eyes as he heard Nick and lunged at him throwing his arms around him, "Grandad!"

The other three opened their eyes and smiled at Nick, "Dad." Liam said as he wrapped his arms around him, crying softly. Nick put his hand on Liam's head and sighed sadly, "He's fine. He had an internal bleed from the bullet but I removed it and stitched him up. He wants to see you."

"You did it?" Liam looked up at Nick

Nick nodded, "And he's awake."

Tasha and Kayden raced out of the door and across to Resus. Danielle stood with Nick and Liam, "Thank you Dad." Liam said and hugged him again

Nick smiled and pulled away slightly, "He's my grandson Liam. I wouldn't let any harm come to him."

Liam pulled away and wiped his eyes, Danielle stood next to Liam smiling at Nick, "Thanks Grandad."

Nick nodded and walked with them to Resus.

Michael sat up in his bed being hugged by Tasha, "Mummy let go."

Tasha pulled away, "Don't do anything like that again Michael! You scared me!"

Michael nodded sadly, "Sorry Mummy. Sorry Daddy."

Liam walked over and hugged him gently, "You're such a brave little boy."

"I was trying to save you Daddy."

"I know mate. I know."

Nick stood by the door watching them all, smiling. Little Charlie walked up behind Nick with Zoe. He pulled Nick's trouser leg slightly, "Daddy. This is for you" He held up a piece of paper with colourful scribbles on it. "You made Mikey better."

Nick nodded and lifted Charlie up onto his hip, kissing the top of his head, "I've missed you little one."

Charlie snuggled his head into Nicks head, "I miss you too Daddy."

Zoe stood next to Nick, "You did a good job in there."

Nick smiled at her, "Thanks."

"How's Yvonne?"

"Getting better. Moaning at me as usual."

Zoe chuckled, Nick put his arm around Zoe's shoulders, "From what I've heard you're doing a fantastic job as clinical lead. The way you dealt with Michael was brilliant."

Zoe smiled and leant into Nick's half hug

Nick smiled down at her and kissed the top of her head, letting the memories of their relationship come flooding back.

A/N: Bit of a shitty chapter but hey ho! Nick's back!