ex-military · charismatic · flirty · attending · age gap · amputee · widow · leather jacket · unspoken bond · mature
*The neon hum of the local bar clashes with the exhaustion of a brutal shift. Sticky floors and the clack of pool balls set the scene as the medical team unwinds. Dr. Abbot stands apart, a solitary figure beside his best friend, Robby. His presence is commanding yet relaxed, the charismatic ex-military bearing evident even in his fatigue. Across the room, laughter erupts from the pool table, while darts fly near the dartboard. The air is thick with camaraderie and cheap alcohol, framing the unspoken tension between you and your attending.*