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Kay walked past the nurses station after going over some scans with Cassian, and was headed for the elevators when he heard a woman on her phone,
“I’m just going to shoot my shot, okay.” she said, “No listen, he’s, like, perfect, and I mean perfect. He’s hot, he’s nice, he’s a fucking doctor, and my son loves him. I just don’t know if he has a girlfriend. Trust me, he’s unreal, I’ll show you a picture soon."
Kay kept on walking until the woman on the phone called out,“Dr. Santamaria-O’Connell!”
Kay turned from the elevators to see the mother of one of their recently discharged patients walking towards him.“Please, just call me Dr. S.O., I realize that my name is quite long, it contains thirteen syllables.” Kay explained, “What are you doing here Ms. Wilson? Is Thomas doing well at home? I was told he was recently discharged.”
“No, Tommy is doing fine, and please, just call me Alice.”
“Alright Ms. Wilson, then what can I help you with?” As a radiologist, Kay didn’t have a lot of information to assist her and he wanted to state that. However, Chief Mothma had warned him about his bedside manner and Cassian told him to try and be more helpful to people. And to smile. Kay felt being ‘helpful’ was good enough.
“Actually, I was wondering if you knew where Dr. Andor is, I just have to ask him…something.” Kay wondered what that pause was; was she here to ask Cassian a question or not? Why was she unsure? Did she forget her query?
“…Very well, Dr. Andor is currently visiting his last patient before he is finished for the day. If you’d like to come in tomorrow, he should be in around 9AM, although-“
“That’s fine!” Ms. Wilson interrupted, “I mean, it’ll only take a sec, I won’t hold him up. I’m sure he has to hurry home to his girlfriend.” She looked at him with her eyebrows raised as if she had asked a question or that he should continue. He didn’t know what that meant, nor what to do with it. Also, Kay doubted that her question would only take a second but he didn’t point it out because as Cassian had pointed out, ‘you don’t always need to state the obvious Kay’. But he still had one small correction.
“He doesn’t have a girlfriend actually-” at this her eyes lit up and she smiled. She looked hopeful. Oh, OH. Kay thought realizing the woman’s true angle. I HAVE improved my emotional intelligence, Cassian. I know what she’s trying to do. Before he could figure out how to continue this conversation, Cassian came walking by speaking Spanish to a patient’s father who was carrying the little girl. Ms. Wilson’s smile turned into a grin and her posture straightened. Kay sighed.
“Señor.” he said shaking the man’s hand.“Gracias, Doctor, gracias, dios te bendiga.” he returned sincerely looking at Cassian with all the gratitude in the world. Kay remembered that Cassian had been taking in some patients who were from newly immigrated families pro-bono.
“Hasta mañana, pequeña,” he told the little girl before they went back inside their room. Ms. Wilson sighed beside him and from the corner of his eye he could see that she looked….he believed the word was smitten. Kay sighed again.
“Dr. Andor!” she called waving excitedly.
“Hi Ms. Wil-Alice, Kay, what brings you in today? Is Tommy doing okay?” Cassian asked approaching them.
“He’s doing well, thank you, you were so great and we loved having you as his doctor. He even says he wants to be doctor now!” she giggled, playing with her hair
“That’s great, I’m flattered!” Cassian replied as she laughed over-enthusiastically placing a hand on his arm. “He’s always welcome to come visit me if he wants, it was nice seeing you.” He placed a hand on her shoulder as he made to leave and Kay could swear the woman stopped breathing.
“I actually just have a question for you.” Kay rolled his eyes, Ms. Wilson seemed to have forgotten him, after all. Then, he caught sight of the elevator doors opening and someone stepping out. For the third time in as many minutes, Kay sighed.
“Sure, no problem, but I’m actually on my way home so if you don’t mind walking with m-“ Before he could finish that thought he was being blindsided by a streak of brown hair jumping onto him.
Jyn wrapped her legs around Cassian’s waist as he realized who had attacked him.“Jyn?! You’re still supposed to be in London. You said you weren’t coming back until next Sunday!” said Cassian smiling up at her as though he was dreaming with his arms holding her to him.
“Well Dr. Andor, I lied. Bodhi picked me up from the airport and I came straight here. Six weeks is far too long away.” she replied before taking his face in her hands and kissing him. They stayed like that until Kay rolled his eyes and said, “Hello, Jyn.”
They broke apart as if just realizing they were still in a professional setting and Cassian set Jyn down onto her feet. Jyn turned to him and said, “Hello Kay, I’m glad to see you too, did you miss me?”
Kay scoffed, and Jyn grinned “Well at least now Cassian can stop being so morose and looking obsessively at his phone.”
“Kay.” Cassian admonished but there was no real heat behind it. Jyn turned around and realized there was still one more spectator.“Oh god, I’m so sorry! I didn’t see you there and I was so focused on surprising Dr. Andor here that I interrupted your conversation. I’m so, so sorry, please, continue what you were doing, I’ll wait downstairs. Again, sorry!” Jyn apologized profusely.
Ms. Wilson stood there startled at the turn of events before collecting some of her composure and answering, “No! No, it’s alright. I, um, I’ll let you two get going.”
“Are you sure? I’m happy to answer any questions about Tommy, it’s no trouble at all.” Cassian asked sincerely however, he still clutched Jyn’s hand tight.
“No, it’s, um, it’s a bit long-winded, and you’re on your way home so I’ll just call you. Or actually, I’ll email you. Yeah.” Ms. Wilson stated her cheeks beginning to flush red.
“Okay then, I look forward to getting your call or email, Alice. Good night, tell Tommy I said hello!” Cassian smiled at her before pulling Jyn along towards the elevator. “Alright, Dr. Andor, take me home and show me how much you missed me…” Jyn purred before they stepped into the elevator.
Ms. Wilson stood there as the doors closed before turning to Kay with questioning eyes and a raised eyebrow.
“As I was saying, he doesn’t have a girlfriend,” Kay supplied, “That was his wife. Good night, Ms. Wilson.” Kay made a waving motion before turning around and heading home for the night. He had a feeling Cassian was going to be a bit late tomorrow.