Post by Dina on Jul 5, 2008 5:21:20 GMT 3
Chapter 27
The day after, Marat couldn’t let his wife either his offspring as he likes to call it get out of the bedroom.
« You are so beautiful ! »said Marat kissing her chest.
« Am I ? »said Dina laughing.
« You are so desirable ! »insisted Marat caressing her navel with his nose.
« Good to know ! »she replied faking being flattered.
« And I have to possess you totally ! »he said as he fiercely took her from her hips. She screamed from excitement.
« I thought you did enough of that during the last 17 hours ! »she said laughing.
« Watch me ! »he said rubbing his hands.
« You are so addicted ! »said Dina stretching herself naked on the bed.
« And proud to be ! »replied Marat amused as he walked out of the room.
Dina raised a curious eyebrow.
As she was trying to rest a bit (have to say that she didn’t have much rest !) her cell rang.
« Hey ! »she replied lazily.
« You start sound as lazy as your husband ! »said Brooke teasing « This is not a good omen Mrs.Safina ! »
« Screw you ! »she replied amused.
« Alright married woman ! »she said « Why don’t you get your soon to be fat ass around here and enjoy some scalpel and blood actions ? »
« I dunno ! »she replied « Marat just made his GS yesterday, he might wanna celebrate more ! »
« Now sweety, you sound more addicted than your hubby ! »teased Brooke pushing.
« Not true ! »countered Dina upset.
« I suppose after his big carrer victory he has to head for some photoshoot to show off his big trophy ?! »said Brooke.
« He doesn’t show off ! »said Dina.
« Ooohh he does ! »said Brooke laughing « That’s why you are the perfect showing off match ! »
« I’m gonna break your head soon ! »said Dina seriously amused.
« Damn it ! »said Brooke « You still have two days ahead you before going to Boston for DC, don’t make me beg you come play the Dr ! »
Dina hesitated slightly.
« Alright ! »she replied « But you guys better have some good cases over there ! »
Marat came back with melted chocolate and honey wearing a devious smile on his oh so pretty face !
« Sorry dorogoy, we postpone the fun for later on ! »she said « I’m gonna give a hand at the hospital ! »
Marat stared at her in a disgusted disbelief.
« There is a Kingdom called ‘’Fun Time Spoiled’’ and you are its queen ! »he said from the bottom of his heart.
She bursted out in laughters.
« You’re too cute when you pout ! »she said kissing his cheek fiercely.
He looked at her walking under his eyes with those very attracting black underwears.She turned and flashed him with a smile before she disappeared into the bathroom.
He sighed loudly and let himself fall on the bed.
« How can a man go to Heaven and get back so many times in a lifetime ?! »he said in frustration to himself « Addiction is Hell !!!!!! »
« Hey you people I’ve been missing like hell ! »said Dina in the middle of the surgery service entry.
« Dr.Alaoui ! »cheered the nurse Simone « We are so missing you ! »
« It’s Dr.Safina now sweetheart ! »said Landon with his usual charm.
« Heard you added the cardio-thoracic speciality in your surgeon’s skills congrats ! »said Dina.
« Yeah, now I perform on both, there are never enough good surgeons around ! »
« Alright, gimme any good case you have ! »she said smiling « And don’t make me wait, I’m already smelling the blood, and I got over excited ! »
Landon laughed.
« You are supposed to be pregnant ; spoiled and above all finding blood and company so gross ! »he said amused.
« I can’t help, I love it ! »she said.
« I haven’t see the board yet, don’t try to steal any surgery from me !! »said Landon rushing to the schedule board like a kid.
Spencer was standing in front of the O.R board looking slightly uneasy. The board had very few surgeries scheduled on it. Landon walked up to him.
« Quiet board. »noticed Landon.
« I know. »replied Spencer.
« That’s a bad sign ! »said Landon.
« I know that ! »said Spencer upset « Don’t you think I know that ? »
Killian walked up to them.
« It’s a quiet board. »noticed Killian.
Spencer groaned loudly.
« Why is he in a bad mood ? »asked Killian to Landon.
« Quiet board. »murmured Landon.
« Right, I hear it’s a quiet board. »said Killian amused.
« I hear you talking about me morons ! »said Spencer moody.
« We’re just saying. »said Landon.
« Quiet board means trouble. A quiet board is death! A quiet board bodes bad news! » said Spencer as he turned around to face them « And stop looking at me like that! »
He walked off.
« Dr.Stevens. »said Killian about to leave.
« Dr.Hanley. »replied Landon grinning « Oh wait ! I was forgetting ! »
« What ? »asked Killian.
« Dina’s here ! »said Landon.
« It’s alright ! »said Killian honestly « Thanks anyway ! »
« You’re welcome ! »replied Landon as he stood thoughtful
« Hey ! »said Dina who finished dressing up in the lockers as Brooke walked in.
« Hey ! »she replied slowly.
Dina gave her a curious and amused look.
« You were on surgery ? »
« Nope ! »she replied casualnessly « The board is quite light today . »
Dina considered her for a moment .
« I see ! »she replied smiling « So because you guys are so busy here you called for some help ! »
« Ooh Dina ! Cmon ! »replied Brooke annoyed.
Brooke sighed and sat down on a bench. Dina sat next to her.
« Okay. This is me being supportive. »said Dina.
« Really ? »she asked unsure.
« Yeah, okay fine. I’m totally supportive go ! »
« He told me he loved me. Last night. He thought I was sleeping but I heard him say it. »said Brooke.
« Landon loves you ? »said Dina stunned « Finally, God ! »
« Yeah ! »
An intern was looking down at them.
« Mind your own business, or you’re getting down to the ER ! You won’t get bored my boy ! »said Brooke to him.
« Is this a new intern ?»asked Dina amused.
« Yeah, he’s been recruted by Brennan and been added to your team! »
« And who’s keeping them now ? »asked Dina curious.
« You know for sure that there isn’t a single surgeon here able to mate those starving blood morons but you ! »said Brooke.
« Right, I forgot ! »said Dina laughing « Been missing them by the way ! Is Brennan already gone for her final state of pregnancy ?»
« Yes, she’s gone !Can we go back to the point ? »asked Brooke impatient.
« You had a point ? I’m sorry, go ahead ! »said Dina « Now are you going to say it back or you… »
« Of course not. He didn’t say it to me. He said it to the sleeping me. Reciprocity is not required. Besides he might freak out again and never say it ! »
« Good point ! »replied Dina « So you have to wait ! »
« Right ! »
The interns were in the pit getting ready for incoming cases.
« I haven’t been in the O.R in two days. I’m getting some O.R time. »said Kate.
They all started making their way to the double doors where the patients came in.
« We haven’t had a decent resident this week. »said Chris.
« Oh the last two weren’t that bad ! »said Lucy.
« Doesn’t matter which resident we get. They suck. »said Ethan.
« They all sucked ! »agreed Nathan.
« Now which surgeon are we going to have to suck up to today? »asked Kate.
« That would be me ! »
They all turned around startled and found Dina standing behind them.
« Dr.Alaoui ? »said Kate surprised.
« I’ve been gone few months, few months! And you ran off 8 residents! I’ve got people phoning me at home, screaming telling me my interns are Rosemary’s babies ! »said Dina.
They all looked slightly offended by that.
«Nobody wants you! Do you think I have time for this? I am pregnant! I’m supposed to be on bed rest. I’m supposed to be growing a human being. I’m supposed to be calm! Do I look calm to you? Did I raise you fools to be pariahs? » she said delighting every word of it.
Nathan pushed past Kate and Lucy and walked up right to Dina who looked confused at Nathan’s behaviour. He grabbed her in a tight hug.
« You’re back ! »he said happily.
« Ah, I’m not back ! »
« You’re not ? »he said as he tightened the hug.
« Get off me ! »she said slapping his head.
« Uh Meyers, Blunt, Suffolk, stay here and wait for the incoming case. Rhys page Allyson Montgomery. »she ordered « Parker get a wheelchair ! »
« For whom ? »asked Chris.
« For me you fool ! »said Dr.Brennan.
« Dr.Brennan ! »chorused the interns happily.
« Don’t make me cry you fools ! »said Brennan « I’m not here for pleasure ! »
« What shall I tell Dr. Montgomery ? »asked Nathan.
« What did I say ? »Dina yelled at Kate,Lucy and Ethan.
They moved off to meet the ambulance.
« Dr.Alaoui ? »asked Nathan.
« It’s Safina now ! And what do you want ? »
« What do you want me to tell Dr. Montgomery when she answers her page? »asked Nathan a bit scared.
Chris came with a wheelchair. A large gushing sound was heard. Both Dina and Nathan looked down at Brennan’s feet. Nathan took a step back shocked and Chris had a large oh my god look on his face.
« Tell her Dr.Brennan’s contractions are 10 minutes apart and her water just broke all over your shoes ! »said Dina amused but serious.
Dr.Brennan moved past him to get to the wheelchair. Nathan attempted to lift her into the wheelchair.
« Uh my get off me ! »said Brennan disgusted.
« Calm down Amanda, stress is not good for you neither your baby ! »said Dina amused « And Rhys for God’s sake page Ally ! »
Kate, Ethan and Lucy stood in front of the incoming ambulance. They opened the doors. A young paramedic was helping a very powerful screaming lady who had blood spatters over her climb out of the ambulance. Ethan and Kate passed of the lady to Lucy who took her into the hospital. There was another paramedic named Hannah in the ambulance who looked very nervous. Ethan looked down at the patient and saw that Hannah had her hand in a very large chest wound of the patient.
« Dude ! »said Ethan stunned.
« Yeah ! »agreed Kate.
They both scrambled into the ambulance.
« What do we got here ? »asked Dina as they both came with the patient.
« Dave Carlson. Aged 46. Paramedics found him unconscious and bleeding. Mechanisms of injury are unknown but he has a large sucking chest wound. And a wife with very healthy lungs ! »said Kate.
« Vitals ? »asked Dina.
« Tachycardic in the 140s. BP holding in the 90s. »replied Ethan.
They entered a trauma room with the patient Dave Carlson. His wife was heard screaming from far. Hannah was still there with her arm plugging the wound. Lucy was checking Dave’s heart rate. There were other nurses and doctors in there as well, including the other paramedic Rick who helped Nancy Carlson out of the ambulance.
« How’s his respiratory effort? »asked Dina.
« Absent breast sounds on the right side. Air bubbling on the side of the wound. He’s shocky and getting a little cyanotic. »said Lucy.
Dina moved to check his heart rate.
« My wife is.. »tried to say Dave.
His wife was still heard crying and screaming loudly.
Dina faced a nurse :
« Let’s get him intubated and place an effusive dressing on the wound. » and she added to Hannah « And who are you? »
«Hannah. Hannah Davies. »
« Hannah, why do you have your hand inside my patient? »asked Dina stunned.
« I’d like to say for the record that I told her not to. »said Rick the other paramedic.
« I tried to tampon out the wound with gauze and pressure but the only thing that would stop the bleeding was my hand. Every time I tried to move it he starts bleeding out. »replied Hannah.
Dina checked the wound.
« Can I take my hand out now ? »she asked.
« You don’t stick your hand inside of a patient when you don’t know how he was injured. You don’t stick your hand inside of a patient at all ! »said Rick.
« Yeah I know that now ! »replied Hnnah.
« Out of my exam room ! »ordered Dina to Rick.
« She gets to stay ? »
« She has her hand stuck inside my patient ! »said Dina with a defiant look.
Hannah smirks at Rick who looks annoyed but he leaves the room.
« Nice, thanks ! »
« Oh don’t be happy. You have your finger on a major bleeder. Mr. Carlson is running out of time. The only thing that you’ve won is an all expense paid trip to the O.R ! » said Dina and turning to Lucy. « Dr. Suffolk, prepare to transport her to the O.R, and page Dr.Edwards she has to get this from me I need to check on Brennan ! » she turned to everyone « And let’s make this happen quickly people ! »
« Uh what, what do you want me to do? »asked Kate.
« I want you to … to make that woman stop screaming and tell us what happened. »
« Oh, I can’t go to the OR ? »asked Kate disappointed.
« Nope Meyers, you have a thing to do ! »
Dina walked away.
« At least she’s here intending us ! »said Lucy smiling.
« Are we ever gonna turn to arrogant surgeons like her ? »said Kate.
« We already are ! »replied Lucy amused.
Nancy Carlson is still screaming her head off. Ethan was standing in front of her. Chris is was well but cringing at the sound.
« She’s been going at least 15, 20 minutes. This must be like some kind of record ! »said Ethan.
« Look at her ! She’s not even turning red ! »said Chris in disbelief.
Kate walked on them.
« Good for her. Safina says shut her up. »she said.
The nurse Stacy walked in.
« We’ve got an incoming trauma, NBC with a 30 minute extrication time and severe and intrusion damage to the car »was saying Stacy as Nancy screams even louder at Stacy « Definite head injury. Stable vitals and everything else. 5 minutes out! »
« I got it ! »said Kate and Chris in unisson.
« I got it first ! »insisted Kate.
« I thought Safina said to you to shut her up ! »countered Ethan.
« No Safina told me to tell you to shut her up ! »
Ethan sighed loudly.
« Woman, you’re driving me crazy ! »he said.
Stacy just screamed at Ethan.
« Mrs. Carlson. Are you injured? »he asked.
Her screaming continued which was very annoying.
Nathan was standing in the hallway peering into a patient room through the tiny window on the door. Spencer came by and noticed this.
« What are you doing ? »asked the chief.
Nathan turned around looking happy.
« Chief ! »he said pointing at the door « Both Drs.Safina and Brennan are there ! »said Nathan with enthusiasm.
« Safina and Brennan are back ?! »he asked excited.
Spencer moved to the door to look in smiling but instantly stopped. He looked at Nathan mortified.
« Rhys ! »he yelled.
« Dr.Brennan is in labor ! Dr. Montgomery is examining her cervix.»said Nathan all smiles.
« I can see that quietly ! »said Spencer. « And Safina ? »
« Dr.Safina is here obviously to give a hand here while she’s still in NY ! »
Nathan moved back to look through the door.
« Rhys ! Stop looking ! »yelled Richard.
Nathan moved away from the door again but still smiling.
« Pretty amazing right ? The miracle of life ! »
« Our Brennan. Becoming a mother. Feels good. Having Safina back at the hospital. The balance is being restored ! »said Spencer happily.
« That’s all I’m saying sir ! »
Killian walked by and up to the nurses station nearby. He saw the two standing there.
« Hey guys. (He hands a nurse a file) Would you ah get this to Dr. Safina for me? (He turns back to the guys) What’s going on? »
« Brennan’s in there ! »said Nathan.
« Oh Brennan’s back ! »he said grinning « That’s excellent ! »
He makes his way to the door to peer in and quickly loses his smile.
« And her cervix is being examined by Ally which is ah, which is a visual image I’ll never get out of my head. Thanks for the warning ! »
Spencer and Nathan smile.
« Is it a merry-round going ? »asked Landon as he walked in « Where’s Dina, there’s a case she might like to get her hands on ! »
« She’s in there with Brennan ! »said Killian.
« Oh gosh ! Brennan’s back ! »said Landon upset « So over the free rebellion in this place, the Tyran’s back ! »
He tries to walk in but he comes back shocked.
« Jesus Mary Joseph ! »he yelled « What the hell was that ? I’m never gonna sleep again ! »
The guys laughed.
« You had to share misery ?! »he noticed « Fine ! Rhys tell your resident to move her hot ass there’s a trauma coming down ! »
Allison walked out.
« Wow. Hmm the gathering of men outside the delivery room. How mid-century of you. »she said.
« How’s she doing ? »asked Spencer.
« Taking it like a woman. (Nathan and Spencer exchange smiles) 6 centimeters dilated. 50% effaced and refusing all pain meds which I think is stupid but I’m not in labor so ! »
« Alright ! I’m done with work ! »said Killian « Say hi to Brennan for me ! »
« Running away ! »murmured Spencer.
« Uh ? »said Nathan.
The door open suddenly and Brennan walks out.
« What are you people doing out here? »
« Are you alright? Can I get you anything ? »asked Spencer.
« A boy the size of 10 pound bowling ball is working his way out of my body. Can you get me something for that? Can you get me a new vagina? »she said.
« Oh well, not that kind of.. »was trying to say Spencer.
« I didn’t think so. Look everybody I appreciate the concern but I’m fine. It’s just childbirth. All I need is my husband who should’ve been here by now. »
« I’m gonna make sure he’s on the way ! »said Nathan.
« Alright. Then go away. Give me some privacy. I don’t want to see any of you again until after the baby is born. If does like I told him to and stays on schedule, should be in about 4 and a half hours ! »
« Right, now take it easy Ally is soon coming back ! »advised Dina.
Brennan makes her way back into her room. George and Richard are still standing there smiling.
« I mean it ! »she said as she closed the door off.
« Brennan’s back ! »said Spencer.
« She’s back sir ! »agreed Nathan.
Spencer left.
« By the way Dr.Safina, a trauma is coming down ! »said Nathan.
« Really ??! That’s good news ! »she said happily.
In the trauma room where Chris, Kate and various other nurses and doctors are checking on a large black man, lying down on a gurney.
« He’s my patient Kate ! Get your own ! » said Chris.
« I had a one. Luce took him ! »replied Kate.
« So now you’re gonna take mine ? »
« If I can ! »
« Is my wife here ? Is she here ? »asked the patient called James.
« Was she in the accident with you ? »asked Chris.
« She should be her , She’s supposed to be here ! »said James.
« Okay what do we got ? »asked Dina walking in.
« Ah James Scott. Age 35. Lost control of his car. Hit the guard-.. »was saying Chris.
« He’s got a chest contusion and a head CT shows a left side depressed skull fracture. And a temporal epidural haematoma. GCS 14 in the field. Now down to 12. His motor exams are due back. »said Kate as she interrupted Chris who looked pissed off.
« Okay let’s get him on a gram of dilan and 70g of mannitol. »said Dina.
« I’m on it ! »said Chris.
Kate looked annoyed.
« Mr. Scott, I’m gonna need to do an examination of you, okay? »asked Dina grinning gently.
A phone started ringing.
« Ah, my phone. Answer it. My phone. My wife. You need to answer it ! »said James.
« Okay, we’re going to answer it. (to Chris) Dr. Parker, answer his phone. ! »demanded Dina.
« But… »started Chris.
« I got it ! »said Kate answering « Hello ? »
« Mr. Scott can you squeeze my fingers for me? Mr. Scott? »asked Dina.
« My phone.. »said James.
« Mr.Jones I need you to squeeze my finger ! »said Dina again.
James starts seizing and Chris answers his phone.
« Okay he’s seizing. Get him on his side! Watch his arm ! »asked Dina.
« Hello ? Hello ? Nathan ? It’s me Chris. »
« Okay let’s get him to the OR ! »said Dina.
« No I don’t have Brennan’s husband’s phone. What are you, I think I’d know if I have Brennan’s husband’s phone Nate ! »
The others started wheeling James out of the trauma room while Chris turned around shocked realizing that James could be Brennan’s husband.
« What’s Brennan’s husband’s name ? »asked Chris.
He looked horrified as Nathan answered him.
In the communal scrubs area where Landon and Brooke are scrubbing up. Dina walked in to scrub up as well.
« Drs ! »said Landon amused.
« Dr.Stevens. » replied Dina and Brooke.
« Hey, you’ve got Brennan’s husband on your table ? »asked Ally as she walked in.
« Brennan’s husband is going into surgery ? »asked Landon surprised.
« Got into a car accident trying to get to the hospital before the birth. »replied Dina.
« What do we tell Brennan ? »asked Ally.
« Nothing. Let’s just wait until I get in there and see how bad the damage is. Give her something concrete to tell her. »said Dina.
« How are we doing ? »asked Dina as she got into the OR.
« Stabilized. »said Chris.
« Doctor, you, you’re Alaoui right ? »asked James.
« I am ! »replied Dina.
« I thought so…Amanda she really likes you. »
« I like her too ! »she replied with a grin.
« We’re having a baby. »
« know. I’m going to care of you. I’m gonna get you back to Brennan, okay? Safe and sound. »
In the ER Ethan is at Mrs.Carlson’s bedside where he heard something strange.
He intervened in the middle of the conversation between her and her husband’s best friend Larry and asked.
« Exactly what happened ?? »
« You wanna know what happened? What happened is my husband and his moron best-friend… »was saying Nancy.
« Can you stop calling me a moron ? »said Larry annoyed.
« Moron best-friend! Decided to build some kind of big gun. »she said.
« Yeah an exact replica of the finest allied anti-tank weapon of World War II. The M19A bazooka. »said Larry.
« So they put on their stupid costumes and they go out into the backyard and they try to shoot the thing! »said Nancy annoyed.
Ethan looks a little confused.
«I’m the gunner. Dave is the loader. Okay we follow the specifications exactly. (Ethan nods) You should see it. It’s a 60 millimeter. One and a half pound rocket. It’s a beauty. »
« It didn’t work. So like an idiot my husband has to go and stand in front of his big gun to see what went wrong! That’s when the stupid toy starts working! »said Nancy angrily.
Ethan looked quiet concernned.
« Stop calling it a toy ! »said Larry offended.
« It’s taken up half my garage. I’ll call it whatever I want! »replied Nancy.
« Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Whoa, he shot himself with a bazooka? »asked Ethan disbelieving.
« Yeah ! »
« Was there an explosion ? »
« Huh ? »said Larry.
« Was there an explosion ? »
« No why ? »
Ethan looked horrified.
« Crap ! »
Ethan ran out of the ward sprinting.
« Hey slow down ! »said Spencer as he saw Ethan sprinting down a hallway but he ignored him and kept running.
In Dina’s OR :
« If Brennan asks, I’m not the one who did this ! »said Dina smiling before she started drilling.
In Landon and Brooke’s OR, Landon is about to press the scalpel on Mr.Calson’s skin when Ethan storms in :
« Dr.Stevens I need to speak with you ! »said Ethan breathless.
« Blunt, I’m in a surgery here ! »said Landon.
« You wanna talk to me sir ! »insisted Ethan.
Landon looked at him for a bit before handing the scalpel back to the scrubs nurse. Landon made his way over to Alex who’s standing at the doorway while the O.R team including Hannah just look over at the two.
« Blunt, if you interrupt me in my OR befor.. »said Landon.
« Was it through and through ? »asked Ethan.
« What ? »
« The wound on Dave Carlson. Was it through and through ? »
« No it was just an injury. No exit , why ? »
« What’s wrong Blunt ? »asked Brooke joining them.
Landon and Brooke took one step back into the O.R and Ethan half-closed the door watching.
« Hannah ? »says Landon with a charming smile.
« Yes Dr.Stevens ? »
« What do you feel? Inside of Mr. Carlson. What is your hand touching? »he asked.
« What do you mean ?? »asked Hannah confused.
« Is your hand touching anything hard ? »asked Brooke.
« Hard ?? »said Hannah .
« Like metal ? »said Landon.
« Um, I don’t know ! »
Hannah attempts to move her hand.
« Don’t move your hand ! »said Landon calmly « Just tell me what you feel ! »
The girl looked scared.
« Hannah. »said Brooke gently.
« Um, my finger tips are touching something kinda hard. (She nods) Yeah, yeah definitely. »
« Oh my God ! »said Dr.Milton the anesthaeologist.
« Dr.Milton ! »said Landon in an admonishing tone
« What ? What’s wrong ? »asked Hannah pancking.
« Hannah, I don’t want you to move. Not your hand, not your body. Not an inch. »said Landon.
« Okay you should know you’re starting to scare me ! »she said.
« Don’t be scared. Everything is going to be fine. Dr. Edwards could you ah.. »tried to say Landon.
He motions with his head for Brooke to come forward.
« I want you to walk out of this room. Walk, do not run. Go and tell the charge nurse that we have a code black. »he said quietly.
« Maybe it’s not this, Land ! »said Brooke unsure.
« Code black. Tell him that I am sure. And then tell him to call the bomb squad. »he said.
She looked him straight in the eyes, she felt all of a sudden something new in him.The kind of things he never allows himself to show, not even to her.
« Okay ! »she said leaving.
« What do we do now ? »asked Brooke to Landon.
« I go back in and wait for the bomb squad. You leave. You all leave. »
Most of the team starts leaving but a few stand their ground including Brooke.
« I’ve been a cardio surgeon for a long time before you added the speciality to your work, so my presence is gonna help ! »said Brooke.
« All I need is Dr. Milton to keep him under. I can do the rest myself. »he replied.
« I am not leaving you here alone ! I stay whether you like it or not, make up your mind ! »whispered Brooke to him.
« Fine. But you wait by the elevator. I don’t want anybody in here that doesn’t need to be in this O.R. When the bomb squad arrives we’ll take it from there. Until then Milton and I are doing this alone. Now, go. »
In the O.R where Dna is performing surgery on James. Chris and Kate are watching from afar. Dina’s pager goes off.
« Meyer, would you check that ? »asked Dina.
Kate moves to check her pager and raises her eyebrows at the pager. She moves to make a phone call.
« How’s he doing ? »asked Chris.
« Ah, it’s touch and go. I’ve located the clot. I’m just trying to find the source of the bleeding. Go and find Ally and tell her that he’s in worse shape than I thought. »
« What they want Meyer ? »asked Dina.
« They want us to evacuate. »said Kate.
« Evacuate ? Did they say why ? »
« Ah no but your pager said ‘Code Black’ »
« You sure they said that ? »
Dina looked up startled from the surgery.
« You sure they said that ? »
« Yes Dr.Safina ! »
« Could be a drill. Even if it’s not a drill I can’t evacuate. I’ve got an open brain on the table. I’m not leaving Brennan’s husband on the table with his skull flap open so (she speaks up louder) if anybody wants to go they should go. Anybody want to evacuate? (They all stand there) Going once. Going twice. Three times. »
Nobody leaves.
« You’re sure they said ‘Code Black ? »
« Certain ! »
In the O.R with Mr. Carlson. Hannah is still there looking very nervous. Dr. Milton is slowly pumping the manual ventilator, an ampoule bag. Landon and Brooke are standing a few feet away watching.
« So, so I’m touching live unexploded ammunition? »asked Hannah.
« I’m afraid so. »replied Landon.
« Huh. Not the greatest feeling in the world ! »
« I guess not ! »said Landon kindly.
« And he’s still out ? »
« Yeah »
«But he’s not hooked up to the machine anymore? »
« I had Dr. Milton take him of the ventilator. The flow of oxygen posed a danger. The ampoule bag is breathing for him now. »said Brooke.
« What if I just take my hand out really quickly? »
« We’d have to ask the bomb squad that when they arrive but I’m guessing that would cause the ammo to shift and explode. »said Landon.
« Oh »she said tearfully.
« Hannah ? »said Landon.
« Yeah ? »
« You’re hand is keeping Mr. Carlson from bleeding out. You are keeping him alive. »he grinned.
« And the bomb squad is coming. »she said closing her eyes.
« The bomb squad is coming. »he said squeezing her free hand.
Brooke looked amazed by the scene, never she saw her boyfriend under this eye, never !
Brooke smiled to him and he smiled back.
Spencer standing on the stairs nearby a nurses’ station. He’s giving a meeting to many attendings and residents.
«We’re having pre-op patients transferred to West Land and all trauma re-routed to New York Presbyterian. There is no danger to the north, south and west wings of this hospital. Just the east surgical wing. That said anyone who wants to leave can leave. No-one stays unless they volunteer to stay, understood? (The group nods) Okay. »
« Spencer, it’s a ‘Code Black’ really ? »asked Ally.
« Yes, I’ve shut down the OR’s »
« Wait, to trauma ? »
« Everything ! »
« Wait a minute, everything, everything ? »
« As of ten minutes ago all the operating rooms at NYHH were completely evacuated with the exception of Dr. Stevens and Edwards’’s team. »
« Dr.Safina’s team ! »said Chris.
« What ? »he said walking up to Chris « Dr.Safina’s team ?? »
« They’re still in OR B »
« Bomb squad just arrived ! »said Debbie the nurse.
The bomb squad coming off the elevator onto the O.R floor lead by a man named Clayton Steers.
« You the surgical team ? »asked Dylan to Brooke.
« Yes. »
« Clayton Steers, bomb squad. (to his team) All right spread out and check the area and then we’ll secure the patient. (he turns back to Brooke) Where are they? »
« Dr.Stevens has them in there ! »she said pointing down the hall to the OR A
« Right, the rest of this floor has been evacuated? »
« Yes, it has »
« Okay, you stay here. Nobody moves unless I say so. »
« We’ve got people here sir ! »called out a member squad.
« I thought you said the floor had been evacuated. »said Clayton to Brooke.
Clayton went to check and Brooke followed him.
« Dina ? »
« Back up ! »she said from inside « What’s going on ? »
« Bomb in a body cavity ! »said Brooke.
« Excuse me ?? »said Clayton.
« Got Brennan’s husband here ! »
« I know Dina ! »
« Excuse me ! Stop talking ! »said Clayton. « Who are you ? »
« Dr.Safina »
« Dr. Safina there’s an explosive device in the O.R next door. I need you to evacuate now ! »said Clayton.
«Yeah and I’ve got a guy who’s brain is exposed on this table. I’m not going to walk away and leave him to die. (to her O.R team) The rest of you can go ! »
« You close him up. You do whatever you have to do. The ‘Chief of Surgery’ has authorized to tell me you cannot stay here. »
« The ‘Chief of Surgery’ doesn’t scare me. Dr. Brennan scares me. I’m not going to be the one to let her husband die. And that’s what would happen if I put his skull flap on in this condition. Bomb or no bomb. Now get out of my O.R ! »said Dina exasperated.
« There is no telling how dangerous it is. We need more info. »said Clayton looking at an x-ray done on Mr.Carlson with Landon and Brooke.
« The longer we wait, the greater the chance he’ll bleed out and die ! »said Landon.
« We’re running out of options Mr.Clayton ! The policy of this hospital is to save patient’s lives before all ! »said Brooke.
« Hey ! »said Landon walking in Dina’s OR to check.
« Hey ! »she replied.
« How’s it going ? »
« He’s got a second bleed under the skull base. I do what the textbooks say. He could lose the power of speech, herniate through the first craniotomy and die. »
« What’s your other option ? »
« Well if I do what I wanna do … he could lose the power of speech, herniate through the first craniotomy and die. »
« Well good luck with that. »
« Thanks ! Is there anything you want ? »
« You know it was really stupid of you not to evacuate »said Landon upset « For God’s sake you are pregnant ! Marat would go nuts if… »
« Landon, I’ve made an oath ! »she said « I’m a surgeon before all, and saving lives is my duty ! »
« We should consider a change in profession. »
« Yes we should ! » she said half chuckling « Now you can operate and remove the device from the guy ? »
« After the bomb squad is through assessing him, I’m going to try. »
« Gotta say I don’t wanna be the one that kills Brennan’s husband ! »
« Well I don’t wanna be the one that kills us all. (They exchange a look) Dr. Safina. »
She smiled amused.
« Dr.Stevens. »
« You man are awesome ! Really ! »said Dima to Marat as they were both having some drinks after practice.
« Well, thanks ! »he replied humbly.
« What’s wrong now Safin ? »asked Dima amused.
« Got a bad feeling ! »
« A what ? »
« Like if something bad is going to happen ! »
« Like what ?Marat stop thinking about the worst ! You have everything a man desires in his life, enjoy it ! »
Marat looked unconvinced.
« Man, she’s okay ! What do you want to happen to her ? She’s saving lives in a hospital, for God’s sake Marat ! »
« I’m sorry, kind of freak out uselessly ! »
« It’s okay champ ! Now let’s focus on the pretty prize of money we are gonna get after humiliating the Americans in the semis in Boston next week ! »
« Yeah right ! We’re gonna freeze them ! »said Marat cheered up.
Half an hour later…
Dr.Milton who is alone with Hannah gives up on her running away.
« Hey ! »said Dina taking her mask off her face.
« Your surgery ? »asked Landon worried.
Dina grinned satisfied.
« Brennan won’t kill me, her husband is alive and will get better soon ! »
« You are the best ! »said Brooke hugging her.
« So how’s Hannah holding ? »she asked.
« Quite panicking, but she’s with Milton he might keep her calm. »
Dina got closer from the OR.
« Dina, the bomb squad guy said you’re supposed to stay away from there. »
« Is it me or she’s shaking ? »
They both look in. They see Hannah shaking and squeezing the ampoule bag.
« Is she squeezing that ampoule bag by herself ? »said Dina astonished.
« Where’s Dr.Milton ? »asked Brooke loudly.
They open the door slowly. Hannah is by herself and is very pale. She’s also shaking very badly but still squeezing the bag. She’s very nervous and teary-eyed and scared.
« Hannah ? Where’s Milton ? »asked Brooke.
« Um..he’s left Dr.Edwards ! » she said, then to herself « I don’t wanna die ! I don’t wanna die ! »
She struggles not to cry and breathes erratically.
« Hannah, you remember me ? I’m the first the Doctor you met today ! »said Dina gently.
« Yeah ! Dr.Safina ! You kicked Rick from the exam room, that was nice ! »
« Yeah ! Look, you’re gonna be fine ! You’re doing great, you are great ! This is almost over ! »
« I think I’m going to take my hand out now ! »
« Okay we’re almost to the finish line. You can do this ! »
« No, no. No, I just want to take it out and be done with it ! »said Hannah crying.
« Hannah. It won’t be much longer. Remember you’re keeping him from bleeding out. »said Landon.
« No! I am 22 years old! I should not even be in here! This is some kind of mistake! »she said.
« She’s panicking we need to clear the room ! »said Clayton.
« Dina, Brooke let’s move ! »said Landon.
« Get them out of here Dr.Stevens ! »said Clayton.
« Hannah.You can do this ! »said Dina standing next to her.
« No, it has to come out ! »
« You keep it there, just a little while longer ! »said Landon.
« I have to ! I have to ! »
She pulls her hand fast. Lando, Clayton and Brooke all fall to the ground with the arms above there heads. Dina is still standing. Hannah runs to the door. She opens it and leaves a bloody handprint on the wall as she runs out of the room. Dina just stares after Hannah. The door closes slowly.
Brooke stands up slowly and sees that Dina now has her hand inside Dave Carlson. Landon stands up as well.
« Dina ! »whispers Brooke horrified.
« Oh dear God ! »she says to herself.
« Just stay right where you are. Nobody move. Stay exactly where you are ! »said Clayton.
Dina started whispering to herself :
« What did I do? What did I do? What did I do? What did I do? What did I do? (she takes a deep breath) What did I do? (breathes again) What did I do? What did I do? »
The day after, Marat couldn’t let his wife either his offspring as he likes to call it get out of the bedroom.
« You are so beautiful ! »said Marat kissing her chest.
« Am I ? »said Dina laughing.
« You are so desirable ! »insisted Marat caressing her navel with his nose.
« Good to know ! »she replied faking being flattered.
« And I have to possess you totally ! »he said as he fiercely took her from her hips. She screamed from excitement.
« I thought you did enough of that during the last 17 hours ! »she said laughing.
« Watch me ! »he said rubbing his hands.
« You are so addicted ! »said Dina stretching herself naked on the bed.
« And proud to be ! »replied Marat amused as he walked out of the room.
Dina raised a curious eyebrow.
As she was trying to rest a bit (have to say that she didn’t have much rest !) her cell rang.
« Hey ! »she replied lazily.
« You start sound as lazy as your husband ! »said Brooke teasing « This is not a good omen Mrs.Safina ! »
« Screw you ! »she replied amused.
« Alright married woman ! »she said « Why don’t you get your soon to be fat ass around here and enjoy some scalpel and blood actions ? »
« I dunno ! »she replied « Marat just made his GS yesterday, he might wanna celebrate more ! »
« Now sweety, you sound more addicted than your hubby ! »teased Brooke pushing.
« Not true ! »countered Dina upset.
« I suppose after his big carrer victory he has to head for some photoshoot to show off his big trophy ?! »said Brooke.
« He doesn’t show off ! »said Dina.
« Ooohh he does ! »said Brooke laughing « That’s why you are the perfect showing off match ! »
« I’m gonna break your head soon ! »said Dina seriously amused.
« Damn it ! »said Brooke « You still have two days ahead you before going to Boston for DC, don’t make me beg you come play the Dr ! »
Dina hesitated slightly.
« Alright ! »she replied « But you guys better have some good cases over there ! »
Marat came back with melted chocolate and honey wearing a devious smile on his oh so pretty face !
« Sorry dorogoy, we postpone the fun for later on ! »she said « I’m gonna give a hand at the hospital ! »
Marat stared at her in a disgusted disbelief.
« There is a Kingdom called ‘’Fun Time Spoiled’’ and you are its queen ! »he said from the bottom of his heart.
She bursted out in laughters.
« You’re too cute when you pout ! »she said kissing his cheek fiercely.
He looked at her walking under his eyes with those very attracting black underwears.She turned and flashed him with a smile before she disappeared into the bathroom.
He sighed loudly and let himself fall on the bed.
« How can a man go to Heaven and get back so many times in a lifetime ?! »he said in frustration to himself « Addiction is Hell !!!!!! »
« Hey you people I’ve been missing like hell ! »said Dina in the middle of the surgery service entry.
« Dr.Alaoui ! »cheered the nurse Simone « We are so missing you ! »
« It’s Dr.Safina now sweetheart ! »said Landon with his usual charm.
« Heard you added the cardio-thoracic speciality in your surgeon’s skills congrats ! »said Dina.
« Yeah, now I perform on both, there are never enough good surgeons around ! »
« Alright, gimme any good case you have ! »she said smiling « And don’t make me wait, I’m already smelling the blood, and I got over excited ! »
Landon laughed.
« You are supposed to be pregnant ; spoiled and above all finding blood and company so gross ! »he said amused.
« I can’t help, I love it ! »she said.
« I haven’t see the board yet, don’t try to steal any surgery from me !! »said Landon rushing to the schedule board like a kid.
Spencer was standing in front of the O.R board looking slightly uneasy. The board had very few surgeries scheduled on it. Landon walked up to him.
« Quiet board. »noticed Landon.
« I know. »replied Spencer.
« That’s a bad sign ! »said Landon.
« I know that ! »said Spencer upset « Don’t you think I know that ? »
Killian walked up to them.
« It’s a quiet board. »noticed Killian.
Spencer groaned loudly.
« Why is he in a bad mood ? »asked Killian to Landon.
« Quiet board. »murmured Landon.
« Right, I hear it’s a quiet board. »said Killian amused.
« I hear you talking about me morons ! »said Spencer moody.
« We’re just saying. »said Landon.
« Quiet board means trouble. A quiet board is death! A quiet board bodes bad news! » said Spencer as he turned around to face them « And stop looking at me like that! »
He walked off.
« Dr.Stevens. »said Killian about to leave.
« Dr.Hanley. »replied Landon grinning « Oh wait ! I was forgetting ! »
« What ? »asked Killian.
« Dina’s here ! »said Landon.
« It’s alright ! »said Killian honestly « Thanks anyway ! »
« You’re welcome ! »replied Landon as he stood thoughtful
« Hey ! »said Dina who finished dressing up in the lockers as Brooke walked in.
« Hey ! »she replied slowly.
Dina gave her a curious and amused look.
« You were on surgery ? »
« Nope ! »she replied casualnessly « The board is quite light today . »
Dina considered her for a moment .
« I see ! »she replied smiling « So because you guys are so busy here you called for some help ! »
« Ooh Dina ! Cmon ! »replied Brooke annoyed.
Brooke sighed and sat down on a bench. Dina sat next to her.
« Okay. This is me being supportive. »said Dina.
« Really ? »she asked unsure.
« Yeah, okay fine. I’m totally supportive go ! »
« He told me he loved me. Last night. He thought I was sleeping but I heard him say it. »said Brooke.
« Landon loves you ? »said Dina stunned « Finally, God ! »
« Yeah ! »
An intern was looking down at them.
« Mind your own business, or you’re getting down to the ER ! You won’t get bored my boy ! »said Brooke to him.
« Is this a new intern ?»asked Dina amused.
« Yeah, he’s been recruted by Brennan and been added to your team! »
« And who’s keeping them now ? »asked Dina curious.
« You know for sure that there isn’t a single surgeon here able to mate those starving blood morons but you ! »said Brooke.
« Right, I forgot ! »said Dina laughing « Been missing them by the way ! Is Brennan already gone for her final state of pregnancy ?»
« Yes, she’s gone !Can we go back to the point ? »asked Brooke impatient.
« You had a point ? I’m sorry, go ahead ! »said Dina « Now are you going to say it back or you… »
« Of course not. He didn’t say it to me. He said it to the sleeping me. Reciprocity is not required. Besides he might freak out again and never say it ! »
« Good point ! »replied Dina « So you have to wait ! »
« Right ! »
The interns were in the pit getting ready for incoming cases.
« I haven’t been in the O.R in two days. I’m getting some O.R time. »said Kate.
They all started making their way to the double doors where the patients came in.
« We haven’t had a decent resident this week. »said Chris.
« Oh the last two weren’t that bad ! »said Lucy.
« Doesn’t matter which resident we get. They suck. »said Ethan.
« They all sucked ! »agreed Nathan.
« Now which surgeon are we going to have to suck up to today? »asked Kate.
« That would be me ! »
They all turned around startled and found Dina standing behind them.
« Dr.Alaoui ? »said Kate surprised.
« I’ve been gone few months, few months! And you ran off 8 residents! I’ve got people phoning me at home, screaming telling me my interns are Rosemary’s babies ! »said Dina.
They all looked slightly offended by that.
«Nobody wants you! Do you think I have time for this? I am pregnant! I’m supposed to be on bed rest. I’m supposed to be growing a human being. I’m supposed to be calm! Do I look calm to you? Did I raise you fools to be pariahs? » she said delighting every word of it.
Nathan pushed past Kate and Lucy and walked up right to Dina who looked confused at Nathan’s behaviour. He grabbed her in a tight hug.
« You’re back ! »he said happily.
« Ah, I’m not back ! »
« You’re not ? »he said as he tightened the hug.
« Get off me ! »she said slapping his head.
« Uh Meyers, Blunt, Suffolk, stay here and wait for the incoming case. Rhys page Allyson Montgomery. »she ordered « Parker get a wheelchair ! »
« For whom ? »asked Chris.
« For me you fool ! »said Dr.Brennan.
« Dr.Brennan ! »chorused the interns happily.
« Don’t make me cry you fools ! »said Brennan « I’m not here for pleasure ! »
« What shall I tell Dr. Montgomery ? »asked Nathan.
« What did I say ? »Dina yelled at Kate,Lucy and Ethan.
They moved off to meet the ambulance.
« Dr.Alaoui ? »asked Nathan.
« It’s Safina now ! And what do you want ? »
« What do you want me to tell Dr. Montgomery when she answers her page? »asked Nathan a bit scared.
Chris came with a wheelchair. A large gushing sound was heard. Both Dina and Nathan looked down at Brennan’s feet. Nathan took a step back shocked and Chris had a large oh my god look on his face.
« Tell her Dr.Brennan’s contractions are 10 minutes apart and her water just broke all over your shoes ! »said Dina amused but serious.
Dr.Brennan moved past him to get to the wheelchair. Nathan attempted to lift her into the wheelchair.
« Uh my get off me ! »said Brennan disgusted.
« Calm down Amanda, stress is not good for you neither your baby ! »said Dina amused « And Rhys for God’s sake page Ally ! »
Kate, Ethan and Lucy stood in front of the incoming ambulance. They opened the doors. A young paramedic was helping a very powerful screaming lady who had blood spatters over her climb out of the ambulance. Ethan and Kate passed of the lady to Lucy who took her into the hospital. There was another paramedic named Hannah in the ambulance who looked very nervous. Ethan looked down at the patient and saw that Hannah had her hand in a very large chest wound of the patient.
« Dude ! »said Ethan stunned.
« Yeah ! »agreed Kate.
They both scrambled into the ambulance.
« What do we got here ? »asked Dina as they both came with the patient.
« Dave Carlson. Aged 46. Paramedics found him unconscious and bleeding. Mechanisms of injury are unknown but he has a large sucking chest wound. And a wife with very healthy lungs ! »said Kate.
« Vitals ? »asked Dina.
« Tachycardic in the 140s. BP holding in the 90s. »replied Ethan.
They entered a trauma room with the patient Dave Carlson. His wife was heard screaming from far. Hannah was still there with her arm plugging the wound. Lucy was checking Dave’s heart rate. There were other nurses and doctors in there as well, including the other paramedic Rick who helped Nancy Carlson out of the ambulance.
« How’s his respiratory effort? »asked Dina.
« Absent breast sounds on the right side. Air bubbling on the side of the wound. He’s shocky and getting a little cyanotic. »said Lucy.
Dina moved to check his heart rate.
« My wife is.. »tried to say Dave.
His wife was still heard crying and screaming loudly.
Dina faced a nurse :
« Let’s get him intubated and place an effusive dressing on the wound. » and she added to Hannah « And who are you? »
«Hannah. Hannah Davies. »
« Hannah, why do you have your hand inside my patient? »asked Dina stunned.
« I’d like to say for the record that I told her not to. »said Rick the other paramedic.
« I tried to tampon out the wound with gauze and pressure but the only thing that would stop the bleeding was my hand. Every time I tried to move it he starts bleeding out. »replied Hannah.
Dina checked the wound.
« Can I take my hand out now ? »she asked.
« You don’t stick your hand inside of a patient when you don’t know how he was injured. You don’t stick your hand inside of a patient at all ! »said Rick.
« Yeah I know that now ! »replied Hnnah.
« Out of my exam room ! »ordered Dina to Rick.
« She gets to stay ? »
« She has her hand stuck inside my patient ! »said Dina with a defiant look.
Hannah smirks at Rick who looks annoyed but he leaves the room.
« Nice, thanks ! »
« Oh don’t be happy. You have your finger on a major bleeder. Mr. Carlson is running out of time. The only thing that you’ve won is an all expense paid trip to the O.R ! » said Dina and turning to Lucy. « Dr. Suffolk, prepare to transport her to the O.R, and page Dr.Edwards she has to get this from me I need to check on Brennan ! » she turned to everyone « And let’s make this happen quickly people ! »
« Uh what, what do you want me to do? »asked Kate.
« I want you to … to make that woman stop screaming and tell us what happened. »
« Oh, I can’t go to the OR ? »asked Kate disappointed.
« Nope Meyers, you have a thing to do ! »
Dina walked away.
« At least she’s here intending us ! »said Lucy smiling.
« Are we ever gonna turn to arrogant surgeons like her ? »said Kate.
« We already are ! »replied Lucy amused.
Nancy Carlson is still screaming her head off. Ethan was standing in front of her. Chris is was well but cringing at the sound.
« She’s been going at least 15, 20 minutes. This must be like some kind of record ! »said Ethan.
« Look at her ! She’s not even turning red ! »said Chris in disbelief.
Kate walked on them.
« Good for her. Safina says shut her up. »she said.
The nurse Stacy walked in.
« We’ve got an incoming trauma, NBC with a 30 minute extrication time and severe and intrusion damage to the car »was saying Stacy as Nancy screams even louder at Stacy « Definite head injury. Stable vitals and everything else. 5 minutes out! »
« I got it ! »said Kate and Chris in unisson.
« I got it first ! »insisted Kate.
« I thought Safina said to you to shut her up ! »countered Ethan.
« No Safina told me to tell you to shut her up ! »
Ethan sighed loudly.
« Woman, you’re driving me crazy ! »he said.
Stacy just screamed at Ethan.
« Mrs. Carlson. Are you injured? »he asked.
Her screaming continued which was very annoying.
Nathan was standing in the hallway peering into a patient room through the tiny window on the door. Spencer came by and noticed this.
« What are you doing ? »asked the chief.
Nathan turned around looking happy.
« Chief ! »he said pointing at the door « Both Drs.Safina and Brennan are there ! »said Nathan with enthusiasm.
« Safina and Brennan are back ?! »he asked excited.
Spencer moved to the door to look in smiling but instantly stopped. He looked at Nathan mortified.
« Rhys ! »he yelled.
« Dr.Brennan is in labor ! Dr. Montgomery is examining her cervix.»said Nathan all smiles.
« I can see that quietly ! »said Spencer. « And Safina ? »
« Dr.Safina is here obviously to give a hand here while she’s still in NY ! »
Nathan moved back to look through the door.
« Rhys ! Stop looking ! »yelled Richard.
Nathan moved away from the door again but still smiling.
« Pretty amazing right ? The miracle of life ! »
« Our Brennan. Becoming a mother. Feels good. Having Safina back at the hospital. The balance is being restored ! »said Spencer happily.
« That’s all I’m saying sir ! »
Killian walked by and up to the nurses station nearby. He saw the two standing there.
« Hey guys. (He hands a nurse a file) Would you ah get this to Dr. Safina for me? (He turns back to the guys) What’s going on? »
« Brennan’s in there ! »said Nathan.
« Oh Brennan’s back ! »he said grinning « That’s excellent ! »
He makes his way to the door to peer in and quickly loses his smile.
« And her cervix is being examined by Ally which is ah, which is a visual image I’ll never get out of my head. Thanks for the warning ! »
Spencer and Nathan smile.
« Is it a merry-round going ? »asked Landon as he walked in « Where’s Dina, there’s a case she might like to get her hands on ! »
« She’s in there with Brennan ! »said Killian.
« Oh gosh ! Brennan’s back ! »said Landon upset « So over the free rebellion in this place, the Tyran’s back ! »
He tries to walk in but he comes back shocked.
« Jesus Mary Joseph ! »he yelled « What the hell was that ? I’m never gonna sleep again ! »
The guys laughed.
« You had to share misery ?! »he noticed « Fine ! Rhys tell your resident to move her hot ass there’s a trauma coming down ! »
Allison walked out.
« Wow. Hmm the gathering of men outside the delivery room. How mid-century of you. »she said.
« How’s she doing ? »asked Spencer.
« Taking it like a woman. (Nathan and Spencer exchange smiles) 6 centimeters dilated. 50% effaced and refusing all pain meds which I think is stupid but I’m not in labor so ! »
« Alright ! I’m done with work ! »said Killian « Say hi to Brennan for me ! »
« Running away ! »murmured Spencer.
« Uh ? »said Nathan.
The door open suddenly and Brennan walks out.
« What are you people doing out here? »
« Are you alright? Can I get you anything ? »asked Spencer.
« A boy the size of 10 pound bowling ball is working his way out of my body. Can you get me something for that? Can you get me a new vagina? »she said.
« Oh well, not that kind of.. »was trying to say Spencer.
« I didn’t think so. Look everybody I appreciate the concern but I’m fine. It’s just childbirth. All I need is my husband who should’ve been here by now. »
« I’m gonna make sure he’s on the way ! »said Nathan.
« Alright. Then go away. Give me some privacy. I don’t want to see any of you again until after the baby is born. If does like I told him to and stays on schedule, should be in about 4 and a half hours ! »
« Right, now take it easy Ally is soon coming back ! »advised Dina.
Brennan makes her way back into her room. George and Richard are still standing there smiling.
« I mean it ! »she said as she closed the door off.
« Brennan’s back ! »said Spencer.
« She’s back sir ! »agreed Nathan.
Spencer left.
« By the way Dr.Safina, a trauma is coming down ! »said Nathan.
« Really ??! That’s good news ! »she said happily.
In the trauma room where Chris, Kate and various other nurses and doctors are checking on a large black man, lying down on a gurney.
« He’s my patient Kate ! Get your own ! » said Chris.
« I had a one. Luce took him ! »replied Kate.
« So now you’re gonna take mine ? »
« If I can ! »
« Is my wife here ? Is she here ? »asked the patient called James.
« Was she in the accident with you ? »asked Chris.
« She should be her , She’s supposed to be here ! »said James.
« Okay what do we got ? »asked Dina walking in.
« Ah James Scott. Age 35. Lost control of his car. Hit the guard-.. »was saying Chris.
« He’s got a chest contusion and a head CT shows a left side depressed skull fracture. And a temporal epidural haematoma. GCS 14 in the field. Now down to 12. His motor exams are due back. »said Kate as she interrupted Chris who looked pissed off.
« Okay let’s get him on a gram of dilan and 70g of mannitol. »said Dina.
« I’m on it ! »said Chris.
Kate looked annoyed.
« Mr. Scott, I’m gonna need to do an examination of you, okay? »asked Dina grinning gently.
A phone started ringing.
« Ah, my phone. Answer it. My phone. My wife. You need to answer it ! »said James.
« Okay, we’re going to answer it. (to Chris) Dr. Parker, answer his phone. ! »demanded Dina.
« But… »started Chris.
« I got it ! »said Kate answering « Hello ? »
« Mr. Scott can you squeeze my fingers for me? Mr. Scott? »asked Dina.
« My phone.. »said James.
« Mr.Jones I need you to squeeze my finger ! »said Dina again.
James starts seizing and Chris answers his phone.
« Okay he’s seizing. Get him on his side! Watch his arm ! »asked Dina.
« Hello ? Hello ? Nathan ? It’s me Chris. »
« Okay let’s get him to the OR ! »said Dina.
« No I don’t have Brennan’s husband’s phone. What are you, I think I’d know if I have Brennan’s husband’s phone Nate ! »
The others started wheeling James out of the trauma room while Chris turned around shocked realizing that James could be Brennan’s husband.
« What’s Brennan’s husband’s name ? »asked Chris.
He looked horrified as Nathan answered him.
In the communal scrubs area where Landon and Brooke are scrubbing up. Dina walked in to scrub up as well.
« Drs ! »said Landon amused.
« Dr.Stevens. » replied Dina and Brooke.
« Hey, you’ve got Brennan’s husband on your table ? »asked Ally as she walked in.
« Brennan’s husband is going into surgery ? »asked Landon surprised.
« Got into a car accident trying to get to the hospital before the birth. »replied Dina.
« What do we tell Brennan ? »asked Ally.
« Nothing. Let’s just wait until I get in there and see how bad the damage is. Give her something concrete to tell her. »said Dina.
« How are we doing ? »asked Dina as she got into the OR.
« Stabilized. »said Chris.
« Doctor, you, you’re Alaoui right ? »asked James.
« I am ! »replied Dina.
« I thought so…Amanda she really likes you. »
« I like her too ! »she replied with a grin.
« We’re having a baby. »
« know. I’m going to care of you. I’m gonna get you back to Brennan, okay? Safe and sound. »
In the ER Ethan is at Mrs.Carlson’s bedside where he heard something strange.
He intervened in the middle of the conversation between her and her husband’s best friend Larry and asked.
« Exactly what happened ?? »
« You wanna know what happened? What happened is my husband and his moron best-friend… »was saying Nancy.
« Can you stop calling me a moron ? »said Larry annoyed.
« Moron best-friend! Decided to build some kind of big gun. »she said.
« Yeah an exact replica of the finest allied anti-tank weapon of World War II. The M19A bazooka. »said Larry.
« So they put on their stupid costumes and they go out into the backyard and they try to shoot the thing! »said Nancy annoyed.
Ethan looks a little confused.
«I’m the gunner. Dave is the loader. Okay we follow the specifications exactly. (Ethan nods) You should see it. It’s a 60 millimeter. One and a half pound rocket. It’s a beauty. »
« It didn’t work. So like an idiot my husband has to go and stand in front of his big gun to see what went wrong! That’s when the stupid toy starts working! »said Nancy angrily.
Ethan looked quiet concernned.
« Stop calling it a toy ! »said Larry offended.
« It’s taken up half my garage. I’ll call it whatever I want! »replied Nancy.
« Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Whoa, he shot himself with a bazooka? »asked Ethan disbelieving.
« Yeah ! »
« Was there an explosion ? »
« Huh ? »said Larry.
« Was there an explosion ? »
« No why ? »
Ethan looked horrified.
« Crap ! »
Ethan ran out of the ward sprinting.
« Hey slow down ! »said Spencer as he saw Ethan sprinting down a hallway but he ignored him and kept running.
In Dina’s OR :
« If Brennan asks, I’m not the one who did this ! »said Dina smiling before she started drilling.
In Landon and Brooke’s OR, Landon is about to press the scalpel on Mr.Calson’s skin when Ethan storms in :
« Dr.Stevens I need to speak with you ! »said Ethan breathless.
« Blunt, I’m in a surgery here ! »said Landon.
« You wanna talk to me sir ! »insisted Ethan.
Landon looked at him for a bit before handing the scalpel back to the scrubs nurse. Landon made his way over to Alex who’s standing at the doorway while the O.R team including Hannah just look over at the two.
« Blunt, if you interrupt me in my OR befor.. »said Landon.
« Was it through and through ? »asked Ethan.
« What ? »
« The wound on Dave Carlson. Was it through and through ? »
« No it was just an injury. No exit , why ? »
« What’s wrong Blunt ? »asked Brooke joining them.
Landon and Brooke took one step back into the O.R and Ethan half-closed the door watching.
« Hannah ? »says Landon with a charming smile.
« Yes Dr.Stevens ? »
« What do you feel? Inside of Mr. Carlson. What is your hand touching? »he asked.
« What do you mean ?? »asked Hannah confused.
« Is your hand touching anything hard ? »asked Brooke.
« Hard ?? »said Hannah .
« Like metal ? »said Landon.
« Um, I don’t know ! »
Hannah attempts to move her hand.
« Don’t move your hand ! »said Landon calmly « Just tell me what you feel ! »
The girl looked scared.
« Hannah. »said Brooke gently.
« Um, my finger tips are touching something kinda hard. (She nods) Yeah, yeah definitely. »
« Oh my God ! »said Dr.Milton the anesthaeologist.
« Dr.Milton ! »said Landon in an admonishing tone
« What ? What’s wrong ? »asked Hannah pancking.
« Hannah, I don’t want you to move. Not your hand, not your body. Not an inch. »said Landon.
« Okay you should know you’re starting to scare me ! »she said.
« Don’t be scared. Everything is going to be fine. Dr. Edwards could you ah.. »tried to say Landon.
He motions with his head for Brooke to come forward.
« I want you to walk out of this room. Walk, do not run. Go and tell the charge nurse that we have a code black. »he said quietly.
« Maybe it’s not this, Land ! »said Brooke unsure.
« Code black. Tell him that I am sure. And then tell him to call the bomb squad. »he said.
She looked him straight in the eyes, she felt all of a sudden something new in him.The kind of things he never allows himself to show, not even to her.
« Okay ! »she said leaving.
« What do we do now ? »asked Brooke to Landon.
« I go back in and wait for the bomb squad. You leave. You all leave. »
Most of the team starts leaving but a few stand their ground including Brooke.
« I’ve been a cardio surgeon for a long time before you added the speciality to your work, so my presence is gonna help ! »said Brooke.
« All I need is Dr. Milton to keep him under. I can do the rest myself. »he replied.
« I am not leaving you here alone ! I stay whether you like it or not, make up your mind ! »whispered Brooke to him.
« Fine. But you wait by the elevator. I don’t want anybody in here that doesn’t need to be in this O.R. When the bomb squad arrives we’ll take it from there. Until then Milton and I are doing this alone. Now, go. »
In the O.R where Dna is performing surgery on James. Chris and Kate are watching from afar. Dina’s pager goes off.
« Meyer, would you check that ? »asked Dina.
Kate moves to check her pager and raises her eyebrows at the pager. She moves to make a phone call.
« How’s he doing ? »asked Chris.
« Ah, it’s touch and go. I’ve located the clot. I’m just trying to find the source of the bleeding. Go and find Ally and tell her that he’s in worse shape than I thought. »
« What they want Meyer ? »asked Dina.
« They want us to evacuate. »said Kate.
« Evacuate ? Did they say why ? »
« Ah no but your pager said ‘Code Black’ »
« You sure they said that ? »
Dina looked up startled from the surgery.
« You sure they said that ? »
« Yes Dr.Safina ! »
« Could be a drill. Even if it’s not a drill I can’t evacuate. I’ve got an open brain on the table. I’m not leaving Brennan’s husband on the table with his skull flap open so (she speaks up louder) if anybody wants to go they should go. Anybody want to evacuate? (They all stand there) Going once. Going twice. Three times. »
Nobody leaves.
« You’re sure they said ‘Code Black ? »
« Certain ! »
In the O.R with Mr. Carlson. Hannah is still there looking very nervous. Dr. Milton is slowly pumping the manual ventilator, an ampoule bag. Landon and Brooke are standing a few feet away watching.
« So, so I’m touching live unexploded ammunition? »asked Hannah.
« I’m afraid so. »replied Landon.
« Huh. Not the greatest feeling in the world ! »
« I guess not ! »said Landon kindly.
« And he’s still out ? »
« Yeah »
«But he’s not hooked up to the machine anymore? »
« I had Dr. Milton take him of the ventilator. The flow of oxygen posed a danger. The ampoule bag is breathing for him now. »said Brooke.
« What if I just take my hand out really quickly? »
« We’d have to ask the bomb squad that when they arrive but I’m guessing that would cause the ammo to shift and explode. »said Landon.
« Oh »she said tearfully.
« Hannah ? »said Landon.
« Yeah ? »
« You’re hand is keeping Mr. Carlson from bleeding out. You are keeping him alive. »he grinned.
« And the bomb squad is coming. »she said closing her eyes.
« The bomb squad is coming. »he said squeezing her free hand.
Brooke looked amazed by the scene, never she saw her boyfriend under this eye, never !
Brooke smiled to him and he smiled back.
Spencer standing on the stairs nearby a nurses’ station. He’s giving a meeting to many attendings and residents.
«We’re having pre-op patients transferred to West Land and all trauma re-routed to New York Presbyterian. There is no danger to the north, south and west wings of this hospital. Just the east surgical wing. That said anyone who wants to leave can leave. No-one stays unless they volunteer to stay, understood? (The group nods) Okay. »
« Spencer, it’s a ‘Code Black’ really ? »asked Ally.
« Yes, I’ve shut down the OR’s »
« Wait, to trauma ? »
« Everything ! »
« Wait a minute, everything, everything ? »
« As of ten minutes ago all the operating rooms at NYHH were completely evacuated with the exception of Dr. Stevens and Edwards’’s team. »
« Dr.Safina’s team ! »said Chris.
« What ? »he said walking up to Chris « Dr.Safina’s team ?? »
« They’re still in OR B »
« Bomb squad just arrived ! »said Debbie the nurse.
The bomb squad coming off the elevator onto the O.R floor lead by a man named Clayton Steers.
« You the surgical team ? »asked Dylan to Brooke.
« Yes. »
« Clayton Steers, bomb squad. (to his team) All right spread out and check the area and then we’ll secure the patient. (he turns back to Brooke) Where are they? »
« Dr.Stevens has them in there ! »she said pointing down the hall to the OR A
« Right, the rest of this floor has been evacuated? »
« Yes, it has »
« Okay, you stay here. Nobody moves unless I say so. »
« We’ve got people here sir ! »called out a member squad.
« I thought you said the floor had been evacuated. »said Clayton to Brooke.
Clayton went to check and Brooke followed him.
« Dina ? »
« Back up ! »she said from inside « What’s going on ? »
« Bomb in a body cavity ! »said Brooke.
« Excuse me ?? »said Clayton.
« Got Brennan’s husband here ! »
« I know Dina ! »
« Excuse me ! Stop talking ! »said Clayton. « Who are you ? »
« Dr.Safina »
« Dr. Safina there’s an explosive device in the O.R next door. I need you to evacuate now ! »said Clayton.
«Yeah and I’ve got a guy who’s brain is exposed on this table. I’m not going to walk away and leave him to die. (to her O.R team) The rest of you can go ! »
« You close him up. You do whatever you have to do. The ‘Chief of Surgery’ has authorized to tell me you cannot stay here. »
« The ‘Chief of Surgery’ doesn’t scare me. Dr. Brennan scares me. I’m not going to be the one to let her husband die. And that’s what would happen if I put his skull flap on in this condition. Bomb or no bomb. Now get out of my O.R ! »said Dina exasperated.
« There is no telling how dangerous it is. We need more info. »said Clayton looking at an x-ray done on Mr.Carlson with Landon and Brooke.
« The longer we wait, the greater the chance he’ll bleed out and die ! »said Landon.
« We’re running out of options Mr.Clayton ! The policy of this hospital is to save patient’s lives before all ! »said Brooke.
« Hey ! »said Landon walking in Dina’s OR to check.
« Hey ! »she replied.
« How’s it going ? »
« He’s got a second bleed under the skull base. I do what the textbooks say. He could lose the power of speech, herniate through the first craniotomy and die. »
« What’s your other option ? »
« Well if I do what I wanna do … he could lose the power of speech, herniate through the first craniotomy and die. »
« Well good luck with that. »
« Thanks ! Is there anything you want ? »
« You know it was really stupid of you not to evacuate »said Landon upset « For God’s sake you are pregnant ! Marat would go nuts if… »
« Landon, I’ve made an oath ! »she said « I’m a surgeon before all, and saving lives is my duty ! »
« We should consider a change in profession. »
« Yes we should ! » she said half chuckling « Now you can operate and remove the device from the guy ? »
« After the bomb squad is through assessing him, I’m going to try. »
« Gotta say I don’t wanna be the one that kills Brennan’s husband ! »
« Well I don’t wanna be the one that kills us all. (They exchange a look) Dr. Safina. »
She smiled amused.
« Dr.Stevens. »
« You man are awesome ! Really ! »said Dima to Marat as they were both having some drinks after practice.
« Well, thanks ! »he replied humbly.
« What’s wrong now Safin ? »asked Dima amused.
« Got a bad feeling ! »
« A what ? »
« Like if something bad is going to happen ! »
« Like what ?Marat stop thinking about the worst ! You have everything a man desires in his life, enjoy it ! »
Marat looked unconvinced.
« Man, she’s okay ! What do you want to happen to her ? She’s saving lives in a hospital, for God’s sake Marat ! »
« I’m sorry, kind of freak out uselessly ! »
« It’s okay champ ! Now let’s focus on the pretty prize of money we are gonna get after humiliating the Americans in the semis in Boston next week ! »
« Yeah right ! We’re gonna freeze them ! »said Marat cheered up.
Half an hour later…
Dr.Milton who is alone with Hannah gives up on her running away.
« Hey ! »said Dina taking her mask off her face.
« Your surgery ? »asked Landon worried.
Dina grinned satisfied.
« Brennan won’t kill me, her husband is alive and will get better soon ! »
« You are the best ! »said Brooke hugging her.
« So how’s Hannah holding ? »she asked.
« Quite panicking, but she’s with Milton he might keep her calm. »
Dina got closer from the OR.
« Dina, the bomb squad guy said you’re supposed to stay away from there. »
« Is it me or she’s shaking ? »
They both look in. They see Hannah shaking and squeezing the ampoule bag.
« Is she squeezing that ampoule bag by herself ? »said Dina astonished.
« Where’s Dr.Milton ? »asked Brooke loudly.
They open the door slowly. Hannah is by herself and is very pale. She’s also shaking very badly but still squeezing the bag. She’s very nervous and teary-eyed and scared.
« Hannah ? Where’s Milton ? »asked Brooke.
« Um..he’s left Dr.Edwards ! » she said, then to herself « I don’t wanna die ! I don’t wanna die ! »
She struggles not to cry and breathes erratically.
« Hannah, you remember me ? I’m the first the Doctor you met today ! »said Dina gently.
« Yeah ! Dr.Safina ! You kicked Rick from the exam room, that was nice ! »
« Yeah ! Look, you’re gonna be fine ! You’re doing great, you are great ! This is almost over ! »
« I think I’m going to take my hand out now ! »
« Okay we’re almost to the finish line. You can do this ! »
« No, no. No, I just want to take it out and be done with it ! »said Hannah crying.
« Hannah. It won’t be much longer. Remember you’re keeping him from bleeding out. »said Landon.
« No! I am 22 years old! I should not even be in here! This is some kind of mistake! »she said.
« She’s panicking we need to clear the room ! »said Clayton.
« Dina, Brooke let’s move ! »said Landon.
« Get them out of here Dr.Stevens ! »said Clayton.
« Hannah.You can do this ! »said Dina standing next to her.
« No, it has to come out ! »
« You keep it there, just a little while longer ! »said Landon.
« I have to ! I have to ! »
She pulls her hand fast. Lando, Clayton and Brooke all fall to the ground with the arms above there heads. Dina is still standing. Hannah runs to the door. She opens it and leaves a bloody handprint on the wall as she runs out of the room. Dina just stares after Hannah. The door closes slowly.
Brooke stands up slowly and sees that Dina now has her hand inside Dave Carlson. Landon stands up as well.
« Dina ! »whispers Brooke horrified.
« Oh dear God ! »she says to herself.
« Just stay right where you are. Nobody move. Stay exactly where you are ! »said Clayton.
Dina started whispering to herself :
« What did I do? What did I do? What did I do? What did I do? What did I do? (she takes a deep breath) What did I do? (breathes again) What did I do? What did I do? »