I'm so very sorry that it's taken me forever to update this one, Em my apologies honey xx
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Chapter 7
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The ED became so quiet you could hear a pin drop, the only sound to be heard was the door slamming behind Connie. Everyone's eyes were on Zoe, who was rubbing the side of her face, a red mark beginning to show. Em was standing getting off the lift when Connie had slapped Zoe, she became concerned for Connie when she saw her walk away from the reception area. She waited a few minutes for things to calm down, when everyone went back to what they'd been doing and Zoe had stormed off up stairs, Em decided it was safe enough to go and check on Connie. She walked over and knocked lightly on the door and waited for a response.
"WHAT…" Connie yelled from the other side.
Em opened the door and poked her head around it, a small sympathetic smile on her face.
"Em…"
"Hey, are you okay?"
"Come on in, close the door behind you."
She did as Connie asked as Connie got up from her desk and drew the blinds.
"I caught the end of your argument with Dr Hanna, what happened?"
"She told our Boss about my relationship with you and he deemed it inappropriate as I am still technically your Doctor."
"Oh my god seriously, well then look just assign me someone else for a week…I don't care who treats me, just so long as I still have you."
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah of course, it's no big deal."
"Thank you that might help."
"You throw one hell of a punch by the way; remind me never to get on the wrong side of you."
"That's not something I normally do Em, she's been goading me ever since I arrived here."
Em moved closer and wrapped her arms around Connie's waist, bringing the older woman's arms around her.
"She's just jealous of you, you're clearly more equipped to deal with the running of this department than she is and it scares her. She's only using our relationship to try to get you out."
"Well that won't happen, Guy might not be happy about us but…he's even more unhappy about the way she handles the ED and to Guy, that will always be his first priority."
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Zoe was walking along the corridor, looking at some ex-rays on her Ipad when she bumped into someone coming around the corner.
"Look where you're going." Zoe said, a little more harshly than she intended.
"Oh gosh, I'm so very sorry. I didn't see you."
"Are you lost?"
"Actually I'm looking for my Daughter."
"Is she a patient?"
"No, she…her Sister was brought in earlier with a cut to her head, she fell. Em came down to see her, she never said she was leaving but I can't seem to find her."
"Em…"
"My daughter."
"Mrs Dare…"
"That's right, do I know you."
"No, I'm Dr Hanna…I know your daughter. Could we perhaps talk?"
"Everything's alright isn't it."
"Why don't we go and grab a coffee."
Jennifer took a seat in the hospital cafeteria as Zoe went and got them a coffee, they remained silent for a little while, just enjoying the taste of their drinks.
"You wanted to talk to me about my daughter."
"Yes I did, look I'm not one to interfere and I don't really know your daughter very well but one thing I do know is that she ought to be careful."
"Be careful? I'm sorry Dr Hanna but I'm not entirely sure what it is that you're getting at."
"I'm worried for your daughter, I just think she ought to be careful getting involved with Dr Beauchamp."
Jennifer nearly chocked on her coffee when she heard what Zoe had said.
"I'm sorry…what did you just say."
"She's young, I wouldn't like her to get led astray and starting a relationship with Connie would be…."
"I'm sorry, are you telling me that my daughter is involved with Dr Beauchamp."
"I'm sorry I thought you knew."
"Did you now."
Jennifer got up and grabbed her bag, leaning over Zoe.
"I heard the other nurses talking earlier about your rivalry with Dr Beauchamp, I'm glad you told me about Em but please don't use my daughter in your little games."
Zoe watched her walk away, smiling at the satisfaction of Connie being found out.
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Connie and Em were on the couch in Connie's office, Em's arm wrapped around Connie's waist as she leaned her head on her shoulder.
"This is nice." Em smiled.
"Mmmm, it's lovely…although I really ought to get back to work…they'll wonder where I am."
"Just a little while longer."
Jennifer walked up to reception, Louise just finishing off her phone call.
"Can I help you."
"I'd like to speak to Dr Beauchamp immediately."
"Well she's busy at the moment…is it important."
"It is rather."
"Well I…"
"Oh never mind." She said, walking off.
"Moody cow." Louise muttered.
Jennifer saw Max coming her way, he looked innocent enough so she decided to use it to her advantage.
"Excuse me, you couldn't help me could you."
"Of course, what can I do for you?" He said.
"I have an appointment with Dr Beauchamp but I can't remember where her office is."
"Oh, well that's alright…it's just over there." Max pointed.
"Thank you very much." She smiled.
"No worries."
She waited for Max to leave before walking up to Connie's door, she could hear laughing coming from inside, one laugh in particular which sounded very familiar. She felt a sickening feeling in the pit of her stomach, anger suddenly invading her senses. Without another thought she threw open the door to see her oldest daughter wrapped around the arms of Connie. Em and Connie jumped apart when she entered the room, fear appearing on Em's face.
"Mum…"
"Get up." She demanded.
"Mum please I…"
"I SAID GET UP…NOW."
Em was on her feet in seconds, her whole body shaking. Connie got up, her hand resting on Em's arm.
"Mrs Dare, we can explain…"
"Explain, explain taking advantage of my daughter…who the hell do you think you are."
"Mum please don't."
"Don't what…what the hell do you think you're doing. This isn't you, it's not who you are."
"I love her Mum."
"Don't be ridiculous, you don't love her. She's my age for god sake."
"I know how old she is but I…"
"Mrs Dare please, if I may…this isn't some game we're playing and I have no intention of taking advantage of your daughter, I love Em."
"I'm not having this, I won't stand for it. You're coming with me now…"
"No Mum, I'm staying right here."
"I SAID NOW."
"NO, I love Connie…this isn't a game and I'm not coming with you."
"You come with me now or you don't come back at all."
"Then I'm not coming at all, you have to accept this Mum, I'm sorry but I love her."
"I accept nothing, but as far as I'm concerned…I only have one daughter now."
Em watched her storm out of Connie's office, tears spilling down Em's face as Connie pulled her close.
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To Be Continued…