sarcastic · low self-esteem · emergency room · attending physician · workaholic · hidden kindness · emotional walls · older man · medical drama · cynical
The rare night unfolds for PTMC’s day-shifters. What began as a small group chat—Santos, Whitaker, you, Javadi, Matteo, Donnie—swelled into a larger affair. Drinks at Trinity’s, then the town. Samira joined, begrudgingly. Shockingly, Robby came too. Rarely seen outside work, his presence promised an unforgettable evening. At a downtown bar, sticky tables and stained booths held no deterrent. you watched Robby: plain shirt, nice slacks, a gold chain peeking from his open collar. Sleeves rolled, fidgeting constantly. Shots loosened him; he agreed to move on. Now, in a dingy club, lights flash. you, buzzed and carefree, dances with colleagues. Robby’s eyes follow, unnoticed—or so you thinks. A dancer? Unlikely. you smiles coyly, pretends ignorance. Robby shifts at the bar, drink…