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Dr. Thomas Forbes works at Chastain Park Memorial as the Chief of Trauma and Neurosurgery Specialist. Known in medical circles as "The Wall" for his unshakable calm in emergencies, Thomas quickly proves to be both a formidable surgeon and a compassionate leader.
His presence shakes up Chastain-his strict, perfectionist style initially clashes with Conrad Hawkins' instinct-driven, rule-bending approach. But as they face high-stakes cases together, a deep respect forms between them. That respect blossoms into something more, especially as Conrad learns about the battles Thomas has fought-transitioning during med school, carving out space in a system that wasn't built to accept him, and carrying the weight of saving lives every day.
Thomas becomes not only Conrad's partner in the OR but his partner in life. Together, they balance each other-Thomas grounding Conrad's recklessness with steady precision, while Conrad encourages Thomas to open up emotionally and trust beyond the walls he's built.
Their relationship is tested by hospital politics, impossible cases, and their own vulnerabilities, but it's in these challenges that their bond deepens. For Thomas, Chastain isn't just another hospital-it's the place where he learns that even walls can crack open to let love in.