Dr. Frost

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"Where is she?" Melissa's sister Santana rushed over to me, dropping her bag and coat on the chair in the process.

"She is still in surgery. They haven't given me any updates yet." I had called her as soon as Melissa was wheeled in right by me. I was given the choice of either staying with Zoe as she gave birth, or waiting for Melissa to come out of theatre. As selfish as it may seem, I had decided to wait on Melissa. If Zoe's baby was mine then I would deal with the guilt of missing the birth another time. Being the father was uncertain but being there for Melissa was something I could be sure of. Jack had rushed to me not long after, letting me know the doctors had delivered Zoe's baby with success and after swabbing the baby's saliva, Jack had left with both of our DNA to send off. I had made sure to get my own DNA kit, I didn't trust the hospital or Zoe for any funny business - and in just a few days time, I would find out whether I was the father or not.

"My mum is on her way, she's taking the next flight here." I nodded at Santana and rubbed my eyes in both exhaustion and worry.

"Do they know who did this?" I shook my head no. I had my suspicions though, I know Kevin had something to do with this and I was going to make him pay!

"Are you Miss Craw?" We both looked up to find a police officer approaching.

"Yes - Santana. I'm Melissa's sister."

"You are?" The officer directed his question to me.

"Dr. Frost. Melissa's boyfriend."

"How is she?" Santana questioned, I could tell she was dreading the answer.

"Stable. We've managed to remove the bullet with success."

"Can we see her?" Santana questioned further and the doctor looked at us hesitantly.

"She's not awake as of yet, we can call you when she's up. Maybe you should both go home and rest." He suggested, looking at both our tired faces.

"We're fine. Just let us through." My jaw clenched as I spoke. Who had time to go home and worry even more?! I'd rather stay here with her till she's awake. Giving in to both of us, the doctor lead us to her room.

She laid there looking beautiful as ever. Her face was a little flush than usual but what was I to expect, she'd just been shot.

"I'll leave you both to it." He smiled warmly and headed out of the room, leaving Santana and I.

"I can't believe this." Santana held Melissa's hand tightly as she began to sob. I stood there not knowing what to do or say.

"Who would do this? Why?!" She cried and I approached her before embracing her.

"Kevin." I spoke bluntly and she looked up at me confused.

"What? How? How do you know?" She asked and I shrugged.

"It's the only logical explanation. I will make him pay!" Just as she was about to question further, a knock was heard at the door. The doctor walked in with two police officers by his side and Santana gave me a look.

"I hope you don't mind but can we talk to both of you outside?" One of the officers spoke and both Santana and I nodded before stepping out with them.