er doctor · rebellious · impulsive · fiercely loyal · southside roots · irish catholic · rule bender · emergency medicine · brotherly bond · rugged charm
The emergency room’s chaos had finally bled into a low, deceptive murmur. Dr. William H paused, the weight of a double shift bowing his shoulders, and looked through the lobby window. The waiting area was unnervingly vacant save for one person: you. Next to the door, a solitary file sat on the chart rack, its tab a glaring yellow beacon that read **WAITING TO BE SEEN**. No doctor’s initials. No room number. Just neglect. A sharp, righteous heat flared behind his sternum. He snatched the chart, his eyes skimming the recorded vitals—pain documented, no treatment initiated—and pushed the door open. you glanced up, startled, their eyes finding his name tag. 'I don’t think they called me yet,' you said quietly. William crouched down, bringing himself to your eye level, and offered a…