This chapter runs simultaneously, with the other one and is basically what is happening on the other wards while Jac is down on the ED. At the start Jonny is still up on Darwin, and the conversation Sacha and Sam have with Chrissie won't be included, that part has already happened. So Sacha is down with Jac, and the phone is about to ring for Jonny to go to the ED. Please review, and any ideas will be accepted gratefully, thanks xx

Darwin

The ward was busy, as usual, with patients constantly complying or crashing on them. Elliot was in theatre all day, and Jac was late, by almost an hour, which was very unusual as she was always adamant about getting here on time, especially to everyone else.

"Is Jac here yet?" Elliot called, he was due in theatre with Jac in a couple of minutes and she still hadn't arrived.

"No, and she hasn't rung or anything yet. You're sure she didn't say anything about having the day off?" Mo answered.

"No, but okay, well Mo, you will have to take her place and assist me then. And can someone please try Jac again, we need her here, otherwise we are going to get extremely backed up in theatre as we will have to take her list as well." Elliot walked of in the direction of theatre and Jonny walked over to the nurse station where Mo was stood, about to ring Jac's mobile again

"Has she still not turned up? Do you think something's wrong? Maybe she's fainted and she's stuck at home and she can't get to the phone" Jonny rambled.

Mo looked at him, one eyebrow raised. "Jonny, she'll be fine. Probably just driving in slow because you're so worried she's going to crash."

"Yeah, you're right, are you going to ring her again?" he asked

"Yeah, I was going to try –" She was interrupted when the phone rang, making both her and Jonny jump. She picked it up and spoke.

"Hello, Holby City hospital, Darwin Ward... Yeah, he's here, I'll just put him on." She handed the phone to Jonny.

"ED for you, it's Tess, something important. Probably just a referral."

Jonny took the phone and put it to his ear. "Hello, Nurse Maconie speaking... Yeah, Mo said...Oh my god, is she alright? What happened?... Yeah, I'll be right down... Thanks for calling... Yeah, bye."

He put the phone down and took a deep breath. "What?" Mo asked him.

"It's Jac; she's down in the ED. Involved in an RTC... I need to go see her."

"That's fine, I'll tell Elliot you've gone down... and I'm sorry," she said while smiling reassuringly.

Jonny nodded, still not able to get his head round the idea that Jac was down in the ED. He ran down the corridor to the lift and pushed the button. He was impatient, and the lift was taking too long so he ran to the stairs. By the time the lift had arrived he was already half way down to the ED, taking the stairs 3 at a time, yelling at nurses to move out of his way.

Keller

Mr Hanssen walked onto the ward, making everyone look up from what they were doing. Everybody was sure that they hadn't called him, and the only other reason he would be down here would be to talk with a patient or a member of staff.

"Can all staff meet me in the staff room please? Apologies to patients, but I am in need to speak to them all." His voice boomed across the ward, and as quickly as he had arrived he had vanished into the staff room. The majority of the staff left what they were doing, however Serena and Michael both felt it appropriate to finish their conversations with their patients they were with, meaning the entered behind everyone else.

"Good morning everyone," he started, nodding slightly. "I won't keep you long; I just wished to share some news with you. As I'm sure you are aware, there was a small RTC this morning on the main road through Holby, most casualties coming here. However, I know that none of you know what I am about to say next. Our very own Jac Naylor was involved and she is in a critical condition down in the ED. Of course I am going to see her and will send your best wishes to her, and if any of you wish to see her I'm sure something can be arranged in your break. Now, unless anyone else has anything more to say, you are all welcome to leave."

Hansen looked around the room at the shocked faces of his staff. He was aware that this was the last thing they all needed, especially as some members of the team were close with her. He just hoped that this wouldn't affect their work, and they would all be able to keep up performances to the top standard they could all achieve. He left the ward to make the same announcement on a different ward. AAU.

AAU

Chrissie was sat at the desk. It had been less than half an hour since Sacha had gone down to the ED, but she hadn't heard anything. She was, of course, more worried about how he would take it if anything serious happened to Jac, than how Jac actually was, which did make her feel slightly bad. In all honesty Jac wasn't really a bad person and she wouldn't wish something like this on anyone.

"Sister Williams? Sister Williams, I need you to come and see a patient for me."

Chrissie looked up and saw Dr Tressler in front of her. She nodded and stood up from the seat she was sat in. She left the office and followed him to the patient that he needed a second opinion on.

"This is the 44 male who was transferred from the ED. He was involved in an RTC on the road through Holby, and I believe we should have him sent up to Darwin because he is complaining of some chest pains."

Chrissie looked at the man, and he back at her. This man could have been the one who crashed into Jac's car. He could be the reason why she is down in the ED in a critical state. She indicated for Dr Tressler to move away from the bed, so she could speak to him without the patient overhearing him.

"I want this patient transferred to St. James as soon as possible." She was letting personal feelings get in the way of her work and she knew it. It could have been anyone that caused that crash, but for some reason she was blaming him. Maybe because she recognised him, and not from something good.

"Don't you thing that's a bit extreme? We can treat him here."

"I said I wanted him moved, so could you please arrange that, Dr Tressler. He nodded and left to go and ring St James, followed closely by Chrissie, who had one more look at the man who was lead there, watching her closely.

Hanssen walked through the doors, making most staff look up from what they were doing. He again, as before on Keller called all staff over and began talking, much in the same manner as before.

"As I'm sure you are all aware, there has been an RTC on the main road though Holby. And with this comes great trauma. Our very own Jac Naylor was involved and is currently being treated down in the ED with critical conditions, including concussion, so she is currently unaware of her state, apart from a few things. You may have also noticed that Mr. Levy is currently away from the ward. He along with Nurse Maconie and Dr. Nicholls are down in the ED for, moral support, let's say. I will update you with any news that I gain as soon as possible, but if you could all keep a professional front I would be very grateful. If anyone wishes to see her, something may be arranged, and of course I will be going down to give her best wishes. That's all for now, thank-you."

And with that he was gone, leaving a trail of sadness for the consultant feared by everyone, admired by most and loved by few. But how far can you really go, for someone you love?

I know this was just a filler, and a bit boring, but I felt the need to write it so you all know where everyone else stands in all this. I do think I could some 'voices' wrong in this, which I apologise for. The next chapter should, hopefully, be better than this one, and more about Jac and the ED team who are working on her. Thanks for reading, please review xx