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Title: Curious Wilfred
Rating: T
Chapter 10
In Newport two doctors were involved in a heated confrontation over the others refusal to accept a new patient (Wlifred/Ianto) who was schedule to begin treatment in their facility.
Dr. Colin Hughes slammed his fist on the desk furiously, "why the hell would I admit a new patient for your treatment after the horrible death of that innocent young man?"
Dr. Michael Steward sat quietly; inwardly seething he pushed down the anger that was about to erupt while listening to his best friend and colleagues accusations. Calling into question his moral ethics, and accusing him of being irresponsible and heartless. If this had been anyone else they wouldn't have gotten this far, but this was Colin-his best friend, the kindred heart. Sometime Michael wondered, if Colin stepped on an ant would he go home and have nightmares? But it was these qualities along with Michael's treatment that made their facility a success.
After ten minutes of Colin's non-stop ranting Michael took a deep breath, stood up and shouted "That's enough Colin!" And he launched his own attack against his friend.
"How dare you question my morals and medical ethics", Colin scoffed. "You know the danger that's involved with any new advance in medical technology. So don't you go getting saintly on me. Yes, I'm remorseful over the young man's death, but unfortunately success comes with sacrifices. You don't give up; you work that much harder to make improvements so it never happens again."
"Colin, do I need to remind you how greatly you have benefited from the success of this new technology?" Michael reminded him smugly.
"Michael, I'm warning you: no more accidents or sacrifices, whatever you want to call them, I will not be a part of it no matter how much Notability arises from it", Colin says sternly.
Michael assured Colin that modifications had been made in his treatment programs, all precautions had been taken to prevent any more unforeseen mistakes. He would be admitting the young man Colin had refused for treatment.
Colin wasn't at all familiar with the technology his friend used in his treatment, he only knew that Michael had said it was ahead of its time and had been acquired during his tenure working with government research. That alone didn't sit well with Colin who was aware that government research dealt with various articles from unknown sources.
Hearing his friend say that the problem had been rectified, Colin breathed a sigh of relief, a great burden had been lifted off his shoulders although he still wasn't comfortable with treatments resuming so quickly.
Colin still held some resentment toward Michael for using the treatment on several patients before consulting with him. He wondered, had Michael always been so manipulative and underhanded and he never noticed? As Colin pulled into his driveway he prayed for the sake of the hospital as well as their friendship that Michael kept his word.
Back at the hospital, Michael sat alone in his office going over the newest file that Wlifred/Ianto's father had submitted to the clinic when his phone began to ring, checking the caller ID he saw it was Victor.
"Hello, Dr. Steward?"
"Yes Victor...No, No you didn't disturb me, in fact I was just going over young Mr. Davies file."
"No, Dr. Hughes isn't aware of Mr. Davies situation, I haven't brief him yet, but preparations are being made as we speak for his admission into the Facility...Tomorrow would be fine...Goodnight."
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Ianto awakened the next morning to an empty bed, a mild headache and 2 paracetamol with a bottle of water on the bedside table. After taking the pills, he stumbled to the bathroom to shower and dress.
Clean and dressed, and slightly more awake, Ianto headed to the kitchen to make coffee. As the aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled their underground home, Ianto went to track down his husband and the rest of their overnight visitors. Arriving in the hub carrying a tray with a carafe of coffee along with mugs for everyone, Ianto was surprised to find Tosh was the only one there.
As he passed her a coffee filled mug, Tosh informed him there was no rift activity predicted, so Jack, who was in the lower level feeding Janet, had given everyone the next two days off except for night rotation. They also had to keep their mobiles turned on.
Ianto wondered why she hadn't left with the others and sensing what he was thinking, Tosh smiled. "You know me Ianto, I need to stay busy."
Ianto knew Tosh used work to fill her lonely hours, something he once did. Now that she and Owen were dating he hoped that would soon stop. But in the meantime
"And that is why you're going to go home and rest, you have a date with your godson tonight" Ianto said sternly. "Josh, along with his handsome fathers will pick you up at 5 pm."
"But..." Ianto stopped her before she could finish protesting.
"No arguments Tosh, dress casual. At 5 pm we all have a date to be mesmerized by John Barrowman in Robin Hood Panto."
Tosh' eyes prickled with unshed tears as she kissed Ianto's cheek, thanking him before shutting down her station and heading out the cog door.
~~~ TWTWTWTWTWTWTW~~~~
*RING...RING*
"Hello, Curious Wilfred, how may I help you?"
''Everything is set for tonight. Dr. Steward has everything ready", Victor informed Wilfred.
"Thanks Victor, I won't forget this just make sure he isn't hurt. Call me when he's in the facility."
"I will my friend; we mates have to stick together when it comes to family."
*Click.*
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