What Now? - a Rhekker, Chicago Med Story

Chapter 5

C: Dr. Latham I ...will be returning to Chicago Med. I hope that's okay? I still have to stay on another month here, because of my contract but I would hope to have my fellowship position back. If that's possible? Its where I'm meant to be.

L: I was hoping the rumors were true. Of course, you may return. It actually saves me from having to find a replacement. 

C: Thank You, Dr. Latham. This job is not at all what I expected!

L: You're Welcome Dr. Rhodes. I am very glad to have you back.

C: So am I. Could I ask you one more favor?

L: Certainly, what can I do for you, Doctor?

C: Would you be able to hold off on telling Dr. Bekker that I am returning? I need to find a tactful way to inform her. I don't know how this is going to go down.

L: I can do that. May I ask why?

C: Sure. Uhm, we left our relationship in a slightly tricky spot and she told me to leave.

L: Ah I see. I don't need any more information. I get the picture. 

C: Yeah, so I just need to figure out a few things first. 

L: Alright then. Okay, Dr. Rhodes, I must go now but I will be in touch again shortly to discuss your return. Have a good evening.

C: You Too.

Connor hung up his phone and then started to Panic a little. What just happened? What have I done? Did I just quit a job at the Mayo Clinic on the spot? He put his phone back down on the end table and collapsed into the couch.  I need a drink he muttered. Suddenly, Connor remembered Laura from work had called asking him out for drinks with some friends. He picked up the phone again and called her back. 

C: Hey Laura it's Connor! I just got your message and was wondering if I could come and get that drink with you all? 

Laura: Yes Sure! We are at the Judge bar down Broadway. Come down whenever. 

C: Ok thanks. Heading out now. See you soon!

Connor picked up his keys, phone, and wallet from the kitchen counter and then threw his brown leather jacket over his shoulder before heading downstairs. 20 minutes later he arrived at the bar and went inside. 

Laura and two other women were sitting in a corner booth near the back of the bar, right beside a large jukebox.  

C: Good evening ladies. 

Laura shuffled along to make room for him at the booth and then introduced him to Scarlett and Helen. 

C: Lovely to meet you two ladies. So do you both work at the clinic? 

H: Yes I am a family medicine resident downstairs and Scar is a Neurologist. 

C: Oh very nice. I'm a Cardio...

H: A Cardiothoracic surgeon. Yeah, Laura told us.

Connor turns back to face Laura.

C: Oh did she now? 

L: What can I say? I'm a big fan of yours.

S: Clearly.

Laura shot Scarlett a quick menacing look and then focused her attention back on Connor.

L: Ok, next rounds on me. Connor, would you be able to help me carry the drinks?

C: Yeah sure. 

Connor and Laura get up and head to the bar to order. Laura orders 4 beers and 4 tequila shots and then turns back to Connor. 

L: So Dr. Rhodes tell me. What made you want to come out tonight? 

C: Well, I just had a bit of a difficult day. I actually should probably tell you...

Before he can finish the sentence Laura grabs his jacket collar and pulls him into a long passionate kiss. 

Connor breaks away from her and looks straight into her eyes. 

C: Laura I actually have a...

He pauses for a moment and thinks about his upcoming return to Chicago Med and... Ava.

He turns back to Laura and...