Code Blue

~ Chapter 7 ~

Code Blue chapters are so much longer than Comeback pls

Chapter 7
Saturday August 19th
Mallory's POV

"How is everything going Mal? I'm sure you're already saving lives" Noah, my older brother, said to me over the phone. We were both up bright and early on a Saturday morning, except I was heading to work and he has a toddler.

I chuckled awkwardly. "It's going great"

I hoped that he would believe the lie that I had fed to him, but I was bad at hiding it, and my voice faltered a bit. I didn't want to admit to him that my first week so far has been hell on Earth since he's been so excited for me since I told him my placement. Noah and Eli have been proud of me throughout my surgical endeavors, making up for the lack of support from my father.

"That doesn't sound too great" He caught me red handed, after all he is a lawyer. "Who is messing with my baby sister?"

I playfully rolled my eyes. "I'm not a baby. I'm 26"

"Still. Who at this hospital do I need to teach a lesson?"

Well there's quite a list. Camilla, Mason, Dr. Styles...

"I've got it under control" another lie. I most certainly do not have anything under control, unless you count my sacrifice for Mason to keep his mouth shut.

"Mal" He pushed, but I knew he was just truly looking out for me. A mindset that he can't get away from. It's what he did all though out our childhood. He was the one who signed my agenda for school, packed my lunch for me, made sure I was up and ready in the morning. He was the one who distracted me when dad would come home more aggressive than usual, or who would clean up the mess they would make in their drunken rages so I didn't see the aftermath. All of the things that my parents didn't do for me, Noah did.

"I'm fine. Really. How are my little nephews doing?" I asked, changing the subject swiftly. Baby Leo, who wasn't much of a baby anymore at two years old, is becoming a big brother in just a few months. It's been a little while since I've seen them. Their trips to Manhattan are few and far between because of Noah's packed work schedule and the fact they have a kid. I really miss them.

"They're great. Leo looks at pictures of you and tries to say your name now, and baby brother is growing right on track" He answered, and I could practically hear the smile on his face. I was happy that my brother was so in love with his wife and kids, you can just tell that he treasures them with everything that he has.

That was the difference between us. Noah was made for that life, and he was confident that he could do this whole love and family thing way different than our parents did. I, was convinced  that I was destined to be alone forever. Even if unconditional love was something I slightly wanted.

"That's so sweet. I miss him so much"

"I'll try to make a visit down soon, I promise" Noah said with sincerity in his tone.

"I'd like that, but I understand" He's busy. I'm busy. I feel bad if I take him away for a weekend if he has things he needs to do, even if I really want to see my family.

"It's been too long"

"Yeah..." My voice trailed off. "I went and saw mom and dad the other day"

"That's nice" He answered quickly.

"They're still the same" I sighed heavily, encroaching on the front door of the hospital.

"I don't doubt that"

"They're still our parents" I said quieter.

"Yeah" He said tightly. "Alright, I have to go make Leo some breakfast. Have a good day, alright? Love you"