I paced the hallway as I waited for news. I needed to know that she was safe. I needed her to wake up and tell me that she was okay. I needed to look into her deep blue eyes and tell her how much I loved her and couldn't bear to be without her. I glanced through the window and saw Caleb still working. Why was it taking so long. Just to be able to hear her voice again was all that I longed for.
I pressed my head against resus door and sighed.
"You okay Ethan?" I heard Rita ask.
I nodded slowly.
"Depends on whether or not she is okay." I admitted.
"Caleb will take good care of her, you know he will." she reassured me.
"I just wish I could help her, I feel so useless." I admitted.
"Give me your hand." she said randomly.
I frowned and gave her my hand.
"You're shaking." she stated.
"So?" I asked.
"So, it's best that you don't perform surgery." she said.
"I guess you're right." I sighed.
"I know I'm right." she grinned, trying to lighten the mood.
I smiled slightly at her. She sighed as I began to pace the hallway. I hated how vulnerable Emma made me. Being with her had finally given me some confidence, like somehow she had started to fix me. I placed my hands in my pocket and gasped as I realised her ring was still in there. I held it tightly between my fingers. I could feel Rita's eyes on me as I took it out my pocket and stared at it. I would treasure it until the moment that I could put it back on her finger.
My head snapped up as resus door opened and Caleb came out.
"How is she?" I asked quickly.
"Fine, the tube is in place." he said.
I sagged against the wall in relief.
"We're going to move her to a private room for the next few days." he added.
I nodded slowly.
"Thanks Caleb." I whispered.
"Have more faith in me next time." he said quietly as he walked away.
I watched him leave. I couldn't be bothered to go after him, he wasn't my priority right now.
"I need to see her." I told Rita as I walked into resus.
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A Tough Choice
FanfictionWhen Emma starts her new job at Holby A and E department she becomes good 'friends' with Cal and Ethan. But tragedy strikes! What happens when Ethan has to make a tough choice?