When Charles, Jonathan and Isaiah get to Denver, they ride past a huge tent full of people.
"I wonder what's going on there Charles." Jonathan says and points as they pass.
"I don't know Garvey. It doesn't have to do with our work. The railroad is right in front of us." Charles replies. They continue to ride over to the railroad where they see several men working. Charles stops, and they get out of the wagon. They walk over to the guy in charge.
"I'm Jonathan Garvey; this is Isaiah Edwards and Charles Ingalls." Jonathan says to him. The man looks up at him.
"Just get to work. Have you ever worked on the railroad before?" He asks. Jonathan looks at Charles.
"Yes, we have all worked on the railroad before." Jonathan responds.
"Then what are you bothering me for? Get to work!" The man hollers at them. Charles, Isaiah and Jonathan walk towards the other workers.
"You would think that man would have a better bedside manner." Charles responds.
"You would Charles, but it doesn't always work that way." Isaiah states. The three men separate to be helpful in different areas of the work.
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"There are so many things being added to the medical field daily. We can only teach you so much at these types of meetings. I once told a doctor that he should go back to school to learn all the new medical procedures and diseases that are around now that he didn't know about before. Not to mention being in Denver, Colorado is different than having a practice in New York or Boston, maybe Richmond." The director of the conference says. Michaela looks over at Andrew.
"I can't believe all the new procedures there have come out just since I was here last year." Michaela says.
"I got out of medical school recently, I learned a lot of this in school; but there is so much of this that I didn't learn. It's all so new." Andrew replies in agreeance. Suddenly there is a loud BOOM. Michaela jumps and Andrew looks behind them.
"Do not be alarmed. There are workers on the railroad." The director says.
"Andrew, do you think they need help?" Michaela asks.
"I don't know Michaela; it wouldn't hurt to go take a look." Andrew responds. Dr. Mike and Andrew get up and walk out of the meeting while the director talks. They walk down the road to where the railroad workers are. When they get there, there's a man lying around the ground. Michaela and Andrew walk over to him. Michaela gets down on the road and pulls her stethoscope out of her bag.
"What seems to be the problem?" Michaela asks looking at two men standing next to him.
"We were working and all of a sudden Charles had fallen over. Something hit him; I'm not sure what it was." The older gentleman says
"I will take care of it." Michaela says checking his pulse.
"You?" The taller gentleman asks.
"Yes, I am a doctor. I was in a medical convention just we heard the crash." Michaela replies.
"We?" He asks. Then he turns around and looks at Andrew. "Oh, are you with her?"
"Yes. And I must say that Dr. Quinn is an excellent doctor. I have worked under her for some time now." Andrew responds.
"Okay, I have just never heard of a lady doctor."
"Are you saying that a woman can't be a doctor?" Michaela asks looking at him.
"No, I'm just saying we have never seen it." He says.
"Well, let's not split hairs Jonathan." The older gentleman smiles at her. "I am Isaiah Edwards, this is Jonathan Garvey, and you are working on Charles Ingalls."
"Mr. Edwards, Mr. Garvey; my name is Dr. Michaela Quinn; I am the doctor for Colorado Springs, in the Colorado territory." Michaela says.
"It's nice to meet you Dr. Quinn." Jonathan says shaking her hand.
"Likewise." Michaela replies. She pushes her hair out of her face and puts her hand on Charles's chest. "We need to get this man to a hospital immediately. We can take him to my clinic."
"Michaela, it will take hours; three or more to get back to Colorado Springs from here." Andrew states.
"Not on the train. Come on we have no time. We must act quickly." Michaela responds. Jonathan and Isaiah pick Charles up. The leader walks over.
"What do you think you are doing?" He asks.
"I am a doctor, this man is in need of medical care; I am going to do what I can to take care of him." Michaela says.
"You can't take him out of here." He exclaims.
"If I leave him here he will die. If I can take care of him it is my duty as a doctor to do so. We are leaving." Michaela walks past him. He stops Jonathan, Andrew and Isaiah.
"If you take him out of here, none of you will get your pay." He says.
"A man's life is more important than money." Andrew states sternly and walks past him.
"I don't need your money; Charles is hurt and we are going to get him medical care." Jonathan responds. He and Isaiah walk past him and walk towards the Ingalls' wagon. Jonathan carefully lays Charles in the back. Michaela and Isaiah get in the back with Charles. Jonathan takes the reins with Andrew sitting next to him.