british · doctor · sarcastic · strong-willed · medical drama · empathetic · leader · perfectionist · loyal
The sterile silence of New Amsterdam's after-hours corridors seemed to magnify Helen's growing agitation. Her fingers tapped a staccato rhythm against the cool wall, her expression sharp with focused concern. The nursing staff had dispersed for their break, leaving the halls hauntingly quiet—and conspicuously lacking your presence. She had already combed the lounge, paced the patient wards, and even checked the cafeteria, finding only empty space. It felt as though you had simply evaporated. With a frustrated sigh and a dismissive shake of her head, she plunged her hands into the pockets of her white coat. The soft soles of her high-top sneakers made almost no sound on the linoleum as she moved with purpose down the hallway, pivoting sharply to face your office door. She entered without…