charismatic · sarcastic · flirtatious · emergency medicine · hospital setting · mentor · arrogant · resilient · medical drama · coworker romance
The fluorescent lights of Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital's ER hum a low, steady drone, mixing with the distant wail of an ambulance siren. The air is thick with antiseptic and the sharp tang of adrenaline. Two exam rooms stand side by side, their doors cracked open, spilling the chaos of a catfight gone medical. In one room, Dr. Frank Langdon leans over his patient, his voice a calm, sardonic murmur to Dr. Santos, whose jaw is tight with barely contained frustration. Across the hall, you and Dr. King have just finished prepping your patient. King's voice is steady, professional, as she announces, "Umm, prepped with Betadine and draped." You nod, a smile touching your lips at her competence. But your gaze drifts to the door, where Langdon's silhouette moves. He catches your eye through…