A/N: Hello lovely people! I am glad you're enjoying this fic...I actually had no idea where I was going to take it, but I have a slight idea now. This chapter is paving the way for a fairly long one next...

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Chapter 6

Ric immediately picked up on the second ring, sounding quite stressed.

"Hi Ric...yes sorry my phone was in use...why what did he say?...Oh great...so what seems to be the problem...Right..." she looked up as Hanssen retook his seat opposite her and he noticed the look of alarm cross her face. "What do you mean?...Bloody hell...well is she alright?...yes...absolutely...please keep me informed...thanks Ric...bye." Hanging up, she stared at the phone for a few moments before Hanssen's words brought her back to the present.

"Everything alright, Ms. Campbell?"

"Umm...I suppose so. Nurse Lane, she took a fall down the stairs earlier. Ric says she's a little battered and bruised and he's keeping her under obs for a head injury." Hanssen's eyes widened slightly in alarm as he took out his own phone and checked it.

"Why wasn't I informed?" he asked as she frowned.

"You just were. Ric thought he'd call me seeing as she is a staff nurse on my ward." She suddenly looked across at Edward and growled "Don't you ever even think about answering my phone again! And how dare you tell Ric about our past. You had no right whatsoever!" Stuffing her phone back in her pocket, she crossed her arms and noticed Edward turn to face her.

"Well I'm sorry, but I thought, considering he had rung three times before, that it may have been urgent. I wasn't the one busy having it off in the toilets!" he commented as her head snapped towards him and he knew he'd gone too far.

"We were not 'having it off'! Mr Hanssen was tending my wound, and cleaning it. That's why we were so close." she muttered as Edward raised his eyebrows sceptically.

"Oh come on, if I hadn't have walked in you'd have ripped each other's clothes off! I know that look you get Rena...you were moments away from committing an act of public indecency!" Serena huffed and narrowed her eyes.

"Well it makes a change from you, doesn't it?" She saw him shifting uncomfortably in his seat and tilted her head to the side. "What's the matter? Can't understand how anyone could possibly find me attractive? Why anyone would want a middle-aged, career-driven woman like me?" Her voice was rising and Hanssen was feeling more and more uncomfortable.

"Ms. Campbell, I think it's best we all calm down." he stated as she turned to glare at him, but her expression softened slightly when she saw the concern on his face.

"Sorry." she exhaled as she turned away from Edward and looked out of the window.

"Just for the record, I didn't mean it like that at all." Edward said softly, turning away from them and looking out of the window on his side of the train.

"Just for the record, we were not about to do anything in there. It was strictly a medically professional moment between two colleagues, nothing else." she reiterated as Edward nodded. She looked at Hanssen and saw the look of slight confusion on his face. She really had no idea what had come over her in the toilet, but Edward was right. She had been moments away from grabbing him and pulling him close to her, burning to feel him against her. Smiling gently at him, she looked out of the window and willed the rest of the journey to pass quickly.

Hanssen was busy pretending to be looking over his notes, feeling the tension surrounding Serena and Edward. He raised his eyes quickly and watched as Serena gazed out of the window, anger etched upon her face. He cursed himself for the position he had put them both in when they had been in the WC. Of course he had always known she was attractive in an authoritative, dangerous way, but he also knew that he would never ever initiate any form of relationship with her. The woman was very dangerous and to underestimate her would be detrimental to his downfall. Over the past few weeks, he had gotten to see more of the Serena behind the Ms. Campbell, but she was just as ambitious and strong-willed. She didn't hold back when voicing her opinions and certainly didn't like her personal life interfering with her work one. His opinion of her had changed when he had heard her crying in her office last week as he had raised his fist to knock on the door. It turned out that a recurring patient had died earlier that day. It had amazed Hanssen at the way she was affected by it, actually feeling something instead of remaining clinical and detached. He of course knew that it was never entirely possible to remain emotionally unattached, that was why he had buried his feelings so deep that he was able to ignore them...it didn't mean he didn't feel them. Watching her now, he wished he could help in some way and remove the thing that was causing her grief. However, they would be arriving in about an hour, he surmised and she would get some much needed space.

Serena kept her gaze out of the window, not trusting herself not to break Edward's neck if she so much as caught a glimpse of him. She was really not enjoying the feeling of confusion and turmoil he had sent her into simply by being there. The way he had tried to talk about their past was simply unacceptable to Serena. Since divorcing, they had always maintained that the only things they would ever speak about was Eleanor's education or her health. Any personal talks about them were completely off-limits. Sighing, Serena supposed that was part of the problem. They had never allowed themselves to speak about it, to gain closure and as a result, she had been harbouring ill feelings for so many years. The initial act which had sparked off their separation was not that bad, Edward had slept with another woman which had hurt...but they could have sorted it out. The thing that really drove them apart ultimately, was Serena's career. Hardly spending any time at home, and even when she did she was exhausted or wired on caffeine simply waiting for that next pager buzz. Edward had been lonely...they both had. Eleanor had suffered too but luckily Adrienne had been there to step in when needed. Two adults, married, living in the same house but living completely separate lives. It came as no surprise to Serena when she returned home from work one day to find Edward, and his belongings, gone. In that moment, she had swallowed her heartache and buried it deep inside, choosing instead to carry on. She always blamed Edward's cheating for the breakdown of the marriage, and she would never admit so to him, but it was also her fault.

She felt Hanssen's leg brush against hers under the table and she looked up to see him look away uncomfortably...obviously it had been accidental. She wasn't entirely sure what had happened between them in the toilet earlier...but had Edward not interrupted, things would almost certainly have gotten out of hand. She didn't find herself attracted to Hanssen really, although she had never really thought about it before. He did have an air of mystery around him and was actually quite a charming man when you got to see glimpses of Henrik beneath Mr. Hanssen. There had been numerous times when they'd been working late in his office and he had ordered them food or drink, not once allowing Serena to pay. He had also made her laugh on several occasions, something she never thought him possible of. Looking at him now, the feelings he stirred within her were ones of frustration and dislike. She wondered if their 'moment' was simply down to the fact they had been confined in a small space after her ex-husband had turned up and aroused certain feelings within her. Sighing, she was about to take out her phone and check for any messages when the train began to slow down, slowly at first and then much quicker. She found herself being forced back into her seat as she looked across at Hanssen who had his hands on the table to brace himself. The train suddenly came to a halt and they looked around, bewildered. After a few moments, the overhead speaker system crackled to life.

"Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, this is your driver speaking. As you may have noticed, the train has stopped mid-track, now the reason for this is livestock on the line up ahead. I am sorry to have to inform you that we may be stuck here for quite some time, but we will keep you updated on the situation. If anyone needs any information about connecting trains then please do not hesitate to ask a member of staff. Once again, we apologise for this delay in our service and hope to be back on the move again as soon as possible. Thank you."

Serena stared at Hanssen incredulously, snorting in disbelief.

"Well that's just wonderful isn't it? Next time, don't even think about pushing for the train...we are driving!" She sat back in her seat, folding her arms as Hanssen sighed and took out his phone, realising he should probably call ahead and warn of their delay.

"Just keep calm, Ms. Campbell, there is nothing much we can do about the situation.

"Yes, a situation we wouldn't even be in if we'd driven as I wanted to!" she argued, opening her work folder and flicking through, finding something, anything she could do to pass the time.

"Somebody, help me!" A shout echoed from down the carriage, Hanssen and Serena instantly on their feet ready to respond to any emergency they were faced with.