Doctor

The doctor nods at Katie while working with Jason. "That's very helpful, thank you."

Jason suddenly groans and tries to sit up. One of the nurses gently restrains him, but Jason retaliates on instinct, grabbing her wrist. The doctor is quick to force him to let go. "Would someone give him that sedative, please?! What's taking so long?" He turns back to Katie, having a hard time staying calm. "Where was he when this happened? What was he doing?"

Another doctor pauses in his route down the adjoining hall. He cocks his head as he sees what's going on, and lifts an eyebrow as he sees Austin approaching the chaos as well. Shutting the folder he has in his hand, he walks quickly into the situation, giving Katie a kind smile, then turning to the first doctor. "You're free to go now, Frank. I'll take this one."

"But I was here when he came in. I've already started getting him prepped for several scans and it looks like he'll need surgery on that leg of his."

The new doctor looks at him sternly. "I said you're free to go." He hands him the folder. "Mrs. Johnson in 409 is waiting for you."

After a brief eye-to-eye stand off, the first doctor relents with a scoff, leaving to stalk down the hall.

The new doctor winks at Katie. He sees Jason fighting with the nurse, and goes quietly to his head, soothing Jason with his voice instead of brawn. "Hey, killer, let her go. We're just helping you out here. Take it easy."

Stuck between panic and reality, Jason can't make out any of the faces around him. "Katie," he manages.

The new doctor grasps Jason's hand firmly. "You're alright. Everyone is alright." He turns to Katie. "I'm assuming he's talking about you." He offers his free hand. "I'm Dr. Jack Timble, Katie. You can call me JT." He lowers his voice slightly, remaining soft and gentle. "You don't have to give any details...I'll make sure you're not hounded by anyone else. And if you're concerned about safety, I'll even let you in the room next to the O.R. so you can see what's going on with your friend here if you want."

Con raises a suspicious eyebrow and glances at Katie, wondering if she knows this doctor.


Austin sighs deeply. "Yeah, Wes. We found Jason. He's in bad shape though. We're at the hospital now and the doctors are looking at him. We pulled off the rescue slicker than snot, though it worries me. Some of the others stayed there to make sure nothing else happened. Listen, be sure Cindy knows we found Jason, but...make sure she knows we're not out of the woods yet. Don't have anyone come up here yet...I don't know how long we'll have to stay, and I don't want to draw any more attention than necessary."