Finding you again

New Introductions

Theseus guides Tina to St Mungos hospital.

Thoughts have been swirling Tina's mind. 'What will he say to me? What will our second impression be like? Will he hate me or like me? Will he ever remember who I really am?'

"Here we are" Theseus says, pulling Tina back to reality.

They were walking down a long white corridor with a sign saying "Head injuries" Tina flinched when she saw it, picturing poor Newt bandage around his head, probably frantic about his creatures not even knowing what year it is. She hurried her footsteps, eager to see the man she's longed for nearly a year, despite the fact he won't remember her.

They arrived at his room shortly after. Theseus opened the door and poked his head in to check if Newt's awake.

He nodded. They both went into Newt's room.

Tina gasped at the sight and had to cover her mouth with her hand to stop showing her surprise. Newt was lying in bed, wearing his hospital gown, covers up to his stomach with his arms over the covers, drips attached to his wrists. A bandage wrapped around his head and his curls over the bandage.

"Hello, brother" Theseus whispers.

Newt looks up at his older brother and gives him a slight nod.

"Hello. What are you doing here, Theseus?" Newt replies.

"To see how you are, of course"

"I see"

Theseus lowers himself into the chair next to Newt's bed and grips Newt's shoulder.

"Newt, I know you and me have had our..... complications, but I want us to fix our relstionship."

Newt looks towards Theseus, confused. Thats when he notices the tall brunette standing behind his brother.

"Hello, who are you?"

Theseus turns to Tina, who looks up at Newt as he speaks. They both look at her, expecting her to answer.

"Erm....hi. I'm er.....Tina. Tina Goldstein. Nice to meet you." Tina holds out her hand to Newt, butterflies in her stomach.

Newt reaches forward, shaking Tina's hand.

"Newt Scamander" he introduces himself.

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Scamander" Tina says, throat feeling a little tight from using his last name again.

"Nice to meet you too, Miss. Goldstein" Newt replies, smiling and looking at her through his fringe.

"Tina here is our new recruit. From America. She decided to join the Ministry a few weeks ago"

"So you're American?"

"Yes. I'm sure you can tell from my accent"

Newt, Theseus and Tina all chuckle.

"Where in America are you from?" Newt asks.

"New York" Tina answers.

"Wow. I think I was going to go to New York during my travels but they don't take too kindly with magical creatures"

"Yeah. Your brother told me you work with magical creatures. And writing a book about them?"

"Yes, I am. At least I will be once I'm out of hospital" Newt says, smiling shyly.

"Well, I better go. Lots of work to do. I will see you later Theseus. Nice meeting you, Mr. Scamander"

Tina turns and quickly walks out of the room.

"Theseus"

"Yes Newt?"

"Tina. She- she's pretty."

"I suppose so."

"Are you two?" Newt asks gesturing to his older brother and the woman who just left.

Theseus, realising what his younger brother is asking him, shakes his head.

"No no. We are just colleagues. No she's well I don't think she's currently attached right now."

"Right"

"Why?" Theseus asks, smiling slyly.

Newt ducks his head, cheeks burning red. "No reason"

Theseus gets up from the chair and turns to walk out.

"Well when there is be sure to let me know. Get well soon Newt. I will visit you tomorrow. "

"Thank you, Theseus"

Theseus leaves Newt's room.