Role Reversal

Chapter 13

Jacob returned to his office. He paced up and down, trying to collect his thoughts. Today had been such a whirlwind of emotions.

He was torn. Was there any point even trying to talk to Connie? She had admitted herself that the flirting was all just a bit of fun, maybe this was just a game to her, and he didn't have time for games.

He watched her as she moved around the department. Her head wasn't held high in confidence as she walked around the ED. He watched her smile at a patient, but the smile was only a fraction of what it was usually.
His words had hurt her.
She was acting like she didn't care, like she didn't like him, but she was definitely affected by his words.

Jacob took a deep breath and considered his options. He could leave it, and live in regret. Or he could try to make it right - he couldn't change the past, but he had a chance to change the future.
He knew what he had to do.

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"Nurse Beauchamp, can I have a word in my office, please?"
"I just told Cal I would sort something out for a patient." Her voice was blunt and emotionless, she didn't even look at him when she spoke.
"Ok, I'll wait" Jacob crossed his arms and watch her fill out a document.
"I might be a while. There are two patients waiting for obs to be done."
"It's fine, I'm not busy at the moment" he remained in his stance and continued to watch her.
Connie could feel his gaze on her but still refused to look up.
"What do you want Mr Masters? I'm sure you have more important things to do than standing around, waiting for a 'pathetic' nurse"
"Connie, please - I just want to talk" she still didn't respond "Fine. You know where to find me if you change your mind."

He walked back to his office and Connie finally looked up, to watch him walk away.