Open Heart AU 3 (Ethan Ramsey x Valerie Valentine)

Rose Thorns: AU3 Chapter 7

AUTHORS NOTE: After Blooms revelation last chapter, the team can't help but be in shock and reel from it in their own ways- but just how much will it effect the team now that new member has made themselves and their position known to everyone? Ethan and Valerie take some time away from the drama, James has a feud with 'Binx' and when the new patient is assessed...theres a realisation that differences are going to need to be put aside. Enjoy :)

Valentine

Life throws us curve balls.

And when life throws those curve balls you're not entirely sure if fate has it out for you or if fate really exists at all...and some moments?

Some moments are so surreal and improbable, they seem meticulously planned.... Which seems even more ridiculous.

But as I stand here in the diagnostics office with Tobias Carrick In front of me, grinning and proudly wearing an Edenbrook coat...the last puzzle piece seemed to fit in nicely to the larger picture...

Ethan, James, Maria, Harper and myself couldn't help but be surprised. Because a part from James we all have our... individual history, with Tobias Carrick.

And after a silence I cleared my throat and said "...um, doctor Carrick? Would... would you happen to be lost and accidentally wearing an Edenbrook coat? I'm sure it's an easy mistake to make."

He smiled and said "V, V, darling V, always admired your humour! But I'm exactly where i'm meant to be. Meeting my new team mates for my job at Edenbrook!"

Maria raised a brow and said "Tobias, you never mentioned anything about this when I told you I got a position over here."

He tapped the side of his nose and said "element of surprise Mendoza..."

"...well, welcome onboard, Tobias." Harper said, her shock wearing off as she glanced between him and Leland

"Now thank you Harper, knew I'd count on you for a warm welcome."

James raised a brow and said "I have to ask, are you related at all to Jesse Williams because the similarities are uncanny-"

I sighed and placed my hand to my forehead as I said "Doctor Monroe is joking-"

"I'm not-"

And as everyone's miscellaneous talk dissolved into an abyss, I looked to where Ethan stood by with complete and utter stoicism. The kind...I haven't seen in a while. But behind his eyes...it was an unmistakable fury....his jaw and fist tight... which only seemed to tighten upon Tobias' nonchalant grin in his direction

He turned to Leland, blinking twice before saying "may I ask what you think you're doing Leland?"

"Helping your team out of course." He smiled