IN WHICH - Melissa King and Frank Langon's usual car pool goes horribly wrong (Original work on AO3) - Graphic depiction of violence - Reckless Driving by Lizzie McAlpine - Preview: "What do we got?" Dr. Michael Robinavitch asks, running up to the gurney. He was just notified of a trauma coming in from Dana, the charge nurse, and was ready for action along with two others. He slips his stethoscope into his ears and feels around the patient's chest. He takes a quick look at the patient. "Car crash victim, car versus truck, launched through the window. Driver's right behind us," the medic says. "Dana!" Robby yells. She points to Trauma 2 and they roll her in. They transfer her to the hospital bed and people frantically move around her. Just before Robby can join them, an EMT takes a hold of his arm and forces him to face her. "Robby," she says, motioning for him to follow her out of the chaos for a second. "There's something you should know about this patient." "What is it? I don't have much time. If you keep me here much longer there might not be a patient for me to save in there anymore." "It's one of your own," she reveals with bated breath. "What?" "It's Melissa King. - Frank Langdon x Melissa "Mel" King - Started: March 18th 2026 Finished: TBD

Melissa King had known and worked with Langdon for going on two years. They had always maintained a health work relationship. Heck, she'd even call him a friend. But deeper than that, and something she'd never say out loud. She liked him. Yes, he was divorced. Yes, he was single. But he's a resident and never short of other women's attention. Frank Langdon had to stop himself from staring at her. He alway found his eyes wondering back to her whenever she was in the room. Friends, the word sounded a bit sour on the tongue. Their almost kiss a few months ago had made him uneasy. Not with regret or embarrassment, no. With a craving. He had feelings for Mel for a while now. The kids were finally settled into his and his ex-wife Abby's routine. He was ready to tell her that night how he felt. But then she said the dreaded F-word. Friends. But as long as he could still see her beautiful smile, he'd be a happy man. One weekend, while out injured, Mel takes care of him. But when she mentions she got an offer to work at another Hospital out of state, he must decide whether or not to pursue his feelings or let them stay unsaid forever.