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Shift
The brunette slipped into the conference room, coffee in hand, just as Morning Report was beginning. She sat next to her friend Chrissy as her exhausted eyes perused over the patient list. With 13 of 20 beds filled, she knew this was going to be a long day.
Field
Camouflage caked in mud and soaking wet, the redhead sipped her coffee while looking over the field. She had been out here training for two weeks and while she expected conditions to be uncomfortable, the sheer misery of this was wearing her down. Just then the sky opened up and a hard rain began to fall. This was going to be a long day.
Admissions
The brunette had just hung up the phone when Chrissy came flying up to the Nurses Station. “LT Earp have you seen the charge nurse?”
“No I haven’t, is there something I can help you with?”
”Not really. The patient in 336 is demanding to speak with her.”
”She may be in the break room trying to get a bite to eat.” “I just got off the phone with the ER and they are sending us three more admissions.”
“Jesus Waverly, are they trying to kill us up here?”
The brunette just shook her head and sighed. Four more hours.
Rain
The rain had not let up all day and a stiff breeze caused the redhead to shiver as she walked through the mud. “Captain Haught!”
The redhead turned towards the voice calling her. “Gunny, what can I do for you?”
“I just wanted to inform you that SGT Flores has begun the breakdown of camp.”
“Gunny, that is music to my ears!” “This weather has been treacherous all week and I for one cannot wait for a hot shower and dry clothes.” “Captain, I couldn’t agree more.”
The redhead closed her eyes and let a small smile creep across her face.
Four more hours.
Making Plans
Waverly and Chrissy were in the locker room changing out of their scrubs.
“Waverly, what plans do you have for yourself this weekend?”
”You mean besides sleep?” “I want to finish the book I’m reading and I have chores to do around the house.”
”Come to the beach with me tomorrow, you can soak up some sun and read there.”
”Fine Chrissy, twist my arm. Call me in the morning.”
The brunette smiled at her friend, walking out the door with dreams of a good nights sleep floating in her head.
Warmth
The redhead trudged through the garage door into the mud room and began to peel off the filthy uniform clinging to her body.
A ginger cat greeted her with purrs and affection.
”Momma has missed you Calamity Jane.”
She lifted the cat into her tired arms and walked into the kitchen to feed her.
After tending to the cat, she hopped into a steamy shower.
As she began to wash away the grime her thoughts drifted to the weekend.
Dressed and ready for bed she had decided that a relaxing day at the beach was in order.