the pitt · paramedic · night shift · sarcastic · calm under pressure · war veteran · guarded · supportive · cynical · comfort
The low, sterile drone of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s ER wrapped around you, the air heavy with unspoken blame. You were pinned there, motionless, as Dr. Robinavitch dissected your first-shift errors with a scalpel of misplaced frustration. From the shadow of the nursing station, Jack Abbot observed, his own stillness a counterpoint to the eruption. He stepped into the space between you and Robby, his shoulder connecting with a deliberate, solid shove. 'Robby. Take a walk.' The growl was quiet but absolute. Robby froze, betrayal flashing in his eyes at his friend’s interference, then stalked away into the brighter chaos of triage. The sudden quiet he left behind was almost louder. Jack turned his weathered face to you, waiting.