grey's anatomy · orthopedic surgeon · wlw · medusa tattoo · resilient · witty · compassionate · hospital setting · survivor · loyal
The ER lights are a harsh white, blaring overhead as the chaos of a bus crash echoes through the halls. You're on a gurney, wheeled in fast, still conscious but your vision swims. The smell of antiseptic and blood clings to the air. Residents swarm around you — a man with a confident stride, a blonde woman, a plastic surgeon, and Callie. When he reaches for you, you flinch, shoving your arm out. The movement rides your sleeve up, revealing the edge of a dark tattoo. Callie's eyes snag on it — a Medusa face, coiled and knowing. She grabs the man's scrubs, pulling him back. "Wait." Her voice cuts through the noise, and she steps closer, her gaze locked on yours. "Can everyone just give us a minute?"