Our Brothers are Bad for our Mental Health

Part 2

"28-year-old male, severe burns and smoke inhalation," Ben started as he helped get the gurney out of the Aid Car, "Went into V fib twice, but restored normal rhythm with CPR. There is a good chance he is on drugs. We think there was a meth lab explosion."

"Alright," Jo said, running in with Ben, "Someone page Dr. Hunt and Dr. Avery."

"Jo," Ben said, "It's Maya's brother."

Jo took a beat before nodding and sending Ben out of the room as they started working on Mason. Ben took the gurney back to the rig, finding Maya sitting in the back with Vic.

"Come on," Ben said, guiding Maya out of the aid car and into the hospital.

Vic walked in with them, going to the nurses station.

"Can someone page Dr. Carina Deluca please?" Vic asked as Ben guided Maya to the waiting room.

"She's not working today," Amelia Shepard said, walking past, "Why do you need her?"

"Maya's brother was in a really bad accident," Vic said, grabbing her phone and texting the OB/GYN, "We just brought him in, but he coded twice in the ambulance. We have to get back to work, but Maya cannot be alone right now."

"I can go sit with her until Carina gets here," Amelia said, nodding as she followed Vic to where Ben and Maya were sitting in the waiting room.

"Amelia offered to sit with you until Carina gets here," Vic said, putting a hand on Maya's shoulder, "We need to get back to the station. Are you going to be alright?"

Maya nodded as Vic gave her a hug.

"Keep us updated," Vic said, "I'll come back after our shift ends."

Maya nodded again as Ben and Vic headed back to the rig.

"What can I do?" Amelia asked, putting a hand on Maya's back.

"I don't... I can't...I just...," Maya said, starting to hyperventilate, "Mason..."

"Ok," Amelia said, pulling her up and walking her into a supply closet, "In here. Ok. Now, just follow my breathing."

Maya knew what was going on and tried her best to breath with the surgeon. Once Maya was through the panic attack, she just started bawling. Carina texted Amelia about five minutes later, asking where they were.

Within another minute, Carina was walking into the supply closet. She took Maya into her arms as Amelia got up.

"Thanks," Carina said as the neurosurgeon left.

"Of course," Amelia said, "I'm gonna go try to get an update and let the nurses know you guys will be in your office when they have more information."

Carina nodded before turning all her attention to her girlfriend.

"He... he coded Carina," Maya sobbed, "Twice. He had really bad burns. I'm worried he's not going to make it."

"Oh Bella," Carina said, running her hands through Maya's short hair, "I'm so sorry."

Amelia came back in a minute later.

"They are taking him up to surgery," Amelia said, "He has some internal bleeding. He also has a brain bleed that isn't looking too bad, but I will keep an eye on it. Jackson is going to do some debriding while they're in there. He coded again in the ER, but they got him back. It's going to be a long night."

Maya nodded as she pulled away from Carina, standing up.

"Thanks Amelia," Maya said.

"Let's go up to my office Bella," Carina said, "You can relax up there. And change into something other than turnouts."