Dr. McDreamy

Closed starter for @drgunther

"Well, where to start?" he began, his eyes lighting up with enthusiasm. "I'm originally from New York, currently in my first year of residency as a surgeon. It's been quite the journey so far, to say the least. I've always been passionate about medicine, and I feel fortunate to be able to pursue it as a career."

"Thanks," she said with a sigh. Yeah the situation sucked. It would've been difficult enough without Gavin here, but things were as they were and there was little she could do now but try to handle it. She looked out the window as he spoke. It was too much. She didn't look back to him when she replied. "They already did interfere. I get it, you're doing your job. Don't pretend to understand though, because you don't. Now are you done?"

Gavin sighed softly, understanding the frustration in her tone. He leaned back in his chair, folding his hands together on his lap before responding. "I hear you," he said gently, his voice devoid of any pretense. "And yes, I'm done for now. We'll see each other in three weeks for your check-up. If the pain gets worse come in immediately, for now take care until then." @camilaquintanalopez

Sarah simply nodded with a sigh. “I can see we’re not going to get anywhere here, and I think I’ve made myself perfectly clear where I stand. Do your job and then as soon as she’s cleared, you leave her alone. As long as you’re in this town, I’ll make sure you do that.” She definitely didn’t expect to be having that conversation when she went to get her morning coffee, but she did promise Camila that she would have a word with Gavin. As far as she was concerned, she said everything she needed to say, and if Gavin stuck to his word, they wouldn’t need to have the conversation again.

"How can you appear to be so detached and cold about all of this? You're acting like she's a patient you gave the wrong dosage to, not your ex-fiancé." She took a moment, shaking her head. She knew she was getting nowhere with him, but she wanted to say everything she had bottled up for the past few weeks when Camila told her what had happened. "You can say whatever you like, but I just can't accept that you somehow were placed in this town randomly, and you had no idea that Camila would be here. Either karma fucking hates you, or you truly didn't give two shits about Cami if you couldn't even remember what town she's from in the years you dated her." She threw back the rest of her coffee, sliding back the chair from the table. "You might not be afraid of me, but you should take me seriously. I swear to god, if you come anywhere near my sister or hurt her again in any way, you will be afraid of me." She stood up from the table, grabbing her bag. "That's all I came to say. Have the day you deserve."

Gavin met Sarah's intense gaze, his expression unwavering as she laid into him. "Sarah, I understand your anger, and I won't deny my past mistakes. What happened with Camila was a terrible decision on my part, and I've regretted it every day since. But here, in this hospital, I'm not her ex-fiancé. I'm a surgeon. My job is to save lives, and that's the role I'm committed to, regardless of personal history."

Verity didn't often treat herself to things. Having been so focused on saving up as much as she possibly could in order to be able to fulfil her long term dream, straying in her spendings wasn't something she often did. But thanks to her uncle, she didn't need to worry about that anymore. Therefore, she had made her way to the coffee shop for the second time this week to grab a coffee on her way to work. As much as the past year had been looking down for Verity, things were finally starting to look up. As she stepped foot inside the shop, the smell of brewing coffee immediately made her feel more awake as she approached the counter slightly with her eyes glued to the menu, before the drifted to the other person inside. She kind of froze in her tracks for a moment when her eyes landed upon Gavin. Taking a deep breath, she forced her lips into a slight smile. "Hi.." She responded, turning slightly to place her order before she returned to the waiting line next to him while they made the orders. "Um.. Happy New Year.."

Gavin acknowledged Verity's greeting with a nod, a subtle tension hanging in the air. "Hey," he replied, his tone guarded. The mention of the new year added a layer of awkwardness that neither of them could ignore.

Until the end of the day sounded way too long. Being there doing nothing all day would already be difficult on its own but knowing Gavin was nearby didn't make things easier. It used to, but that seemed so far away now. "Okay." She replied.

Gavin nodded, acknowledging Cami's agreement. "I appreciate your understanding, Cami. And yes, you'll need to make the appointments as you leave today. I'll make sure everything is in order for a smooth transition."

Sarah simply rolled her eyes and shook her head. "You don't get it, do you? There is no way for you to make this right. There is no way for you to snake your way back into her life or make us suddenly forget what you did. Do you not realise that you were engaged to be married to Camila? You led her into a false sense of security; a false sense of belief that you were going to be committed to her for the rest of your lives. You ripped that away from her and completely ruined her ability to trust. You can't stick a bandaid over this and 'make amends'. You can sit there and say you're sincere until you run out of air, but your words mean fucking nothing. Your actions show everything we need to know. I'm not here for any sort of apology or resolution, I'm here to promise you that I will make your life hell if you come anywhere near my sister or interfere with her happiness in any way. Am I making myself crystal clear?" She leaned over the table, her dark eyes piercing into Gavin's, unblinking.

Gavin maintained a steady gaze, acknowledging Sarah's anger without flinching. Taking a deep breath, he spoke with a calm yet firm tone, "Sarah, I won't deny the pain I caused Camila. I messed up, and I take full responsibility for that. I understand your anger, and I'm not here to make excuses or seek forgiveness. I can't change the past, but I can control how I move forward."

It was difficult and weird to pretend like this was all normal and it was just a discussion between a surgeon and a client. Camila wanted nothing more than to leave but it would prove to be a little hard at the moment even if the doctors somehow agreed. And seeing the doctor was exactly who she was trying to avoid, it's even worse. She did her best to listen without anything clouding her thoughts. Someone should have been there with her to take notes because she wasn't sure she was paying attention all that much.

Gavin sighed inwardly, aware of the tension between them. "I know this isn't the most ideal situation, Camila. I get it," he said, his tone serious. "But you need to stay at least until the end of the day for observation. After that, you can head home."

Isla had just made it through the doors of the animal shelter when a familiar face approached her. Opening her mouth to speak, a small gasp emitted from it instead once the lights flickered for a moment. “Oh gosh, things are really taking a turn for the worse!” She huffed, arms folding themselves tightly around her in a poor attempt to warm up. “And yes, I’m okay—“ She eventually confirmed, smiling at him, “Are you? I didn’t think you worked here?” She added as she didn’t recall seeing him in here before but was left confused by the scrubs he was wearing.

Gavin gave Isla a reassuring smile as he noted her concern. "It's just a minor power hiccup. These things happen sometimes," he said, gesturing to the flickering lights, and the gust of wind outside. "And no, I don't work here. I'm usually at the hospital working as a surgeon. Just came in here to seek shelter" he said shaking his head. @islaricci

Camila had thought herself safe in the university and ended up with burettes in her leg. Had followed a long while with nothing but sort of moral support. She'd been so relieved when emergency services were finally able to get her to the hospital she'd forgotten Gavin worked there. And not only did he work there, he'd been assigned to her. She probably could've protested but she also knew that the hospital was probably really busy and she didn't want to wait more than necessary. And despite Gavin's many flaws, she knew she would be in good hands. Reluctantly.

Gavin maintained a professional demeanor, acknowledging the gravity of the situation. "Camila, we've successfully removed the foreign object from your leg. The procedure went well, and we've taken steps to ensure the wound is treated properly. You're in recovery now, and we'll monitor your progress closely."

Sarah let out a small, unamused laugh as she shook her head. "I find that really hard to believe, because if you truly were regretful, you'd pack your bags and go find another hospital hallway to haunt," she shrugged. She couldn't help but roll her eyes at him, taking another sip of her coffee and wishing it was something stronger. "Sorry, I'm not buying this whole angelic act. The last thing that poor girl needs is you holding this over her to try and get her to forgive you. She doesn't owe you anything, and the fact you even had the audacity to slime your way into her hometown just shows what type of person you are. So, are we going to be honest with each other or are you going to continue to be a shit-faced little liar? Why did you really come here?"

Gavin sighed, his expression showing a mix of frustration and understanding. "Sarah, I'm not trying to pull an angelic act. I can't just pack my bags and leave; it doesn't work that way with residencies. The board decides, and I go where they place me. I didn't choose East Haven, and I certainly didn't know Cami was here until I arrived. And about holding things over her, that's not my intention. I'm her surgeon, and I'm here to do my job professionally. If there's a way for me to make amends, I want to try. But I get it, trust is earned, not given freely."

(closed starter @ the human bean with @drgunther)

Gavin's hand froze mid-air as he reached for his coffee, the familiar voice cutting through the hum of the coffee shop. Sarah's presence sent a jolt of tension through him, and he turned to find her sitting across from him. Her words, laced with sarcasm, hung in the air, and he felt the weight of guilt settle on his shoulders.

"Mo," he chuckled, rarely going by Morgan unless it was by his parent's. Even Morgan felt too formal for the laid back man. "Yeah, at least we will be able to have some comfort from them and give them comfort as well." Mo smiled at the other, "Yeah?" He looked down at his phone himself, glancing at the time once more. There was no telling how long they'd have to stay where they were. "What are you thinking, if anything?" @drgunther

"Gavin, but call me Gav." He said nodding his head. Gavin returned Mo's smile, appreciating the camaraderie in the midst of uncertainty. "Absolutely, Mo. Comfort and support can make a world of difference in times like these." He paused, considering the storm's unpredictability. "We should also try to gather information. Is there any news about emergency services or rescue efforts? Communication might be sporadic, but it's worth checking." @moxfontenelle

The overwhelming intensity of the situation was not lost on Alaric, feeling like a fish out of water, beyond the confines of his comfort zone. He was familiar with the educational halls of Heywood University, the smell of books and the sound of his students' chatter among the lessons he taught. Though, not with this. Not with a storm as disastrous as this one.

Gavin glanced around the makeshift shelter, the gravity of the situation reflected in the faces of those seeking refuge. The storm raged outside, a symphony of chaos and destruction that seemed distant yet ominously present. "Glad to hear you're holding up," Gavin replied, his expression mirroring a mix of concern and determination. "We need to gather essential supplies – blankets, water, and any non-perishable food we can find. There's a storage room nearby; let's check there first."