Are You On The Square?

You were the Pitt’s favorite neuro, always responding quickly to requests for consult or letting them know why there was a delay. You’d just examined a patient with a possible TBI and were at the hub entering your notes and ordering tests.

Robby turned from where he’d been talking to Dana only to run into Noelle. “I heard you’re going on a sabbatical in a couple of days,” she said. “Three months.”

He tilted his head as if trying to figure out where she was going with this. “I am.”

“Three months is a long time to be alone. You should take me with you. Or let me meet you somewhre,” she said, leaning into his space with a smile.

“Now, why would I do that?” Robby moved around her to continue to his previous destination, giving you a nod and a wink on the way by.

Noelle huffed a sigh and sat her tablet down on the counter in front of Dana. The charge nurse looked at her over the top of her glasses. “Everything okay?”

“There is no way he’s going to be gone the full three months. The man can’t stand to be alone. He sleeps with the TV on in the bedroom.”

You gave up any pretense of pretending you weren’t listening and leaned back in your chair, brow arched in disbelief.

Dana’s brow furrowed. “I don’t think I needed to know that.”

Noelle just shrugged and grabbed her tablet. “Lighten up, Evans.” She turned and spotted you watching. “Oh, I didn’t see you there.”

“Sure, you didn’t.” You shook your head and went back to finishing your orders. After a beat you realized Dana was watching you. “What?”

“You okay with her and Robby?” She gestured in the direction Hastings had disappeared.

“Why wouldn’t I be?”

She narrowed her eyes. “You know damn well everyone in this department, and your own, are wondering when you and Robby will get together. You don’t care at all he’s with someone else?”

You huffed a laugh and stood, pushing in the chair. You moved closer, lowering your voice so only she could hear. “Dana, Robby hasn’t slept with the TV on in well over a year. So, no, I don’t care what Noelle Hastings has to say about it.”

Her mouth dropped open as you grinned. “See you later, Evans.” You turned back to face her as you walked away. “Oh, by the way, I’m leaving on a three month sabbatical in two days. You’ll have to page someone else for your consults.”

You ignored her calling after you once her shock wore off, waving as you got on the elevator.