Clear Skies And Stormy Seas II

Chapter 2: The Wrath Awakens

This chapter is dedicated to Ramya for being the first to figure out it was Star Wars. Enjoy. Don't forget to comment.

12 th April 2017
01:00 am

I did it, she thought as she stumbled out of the OR.

She pulled her mouth mask away and breathed in the hospital air that she was very much used to. She slowly removed her bloody gloves and dumped them in a dustbin nearby. She dragged her feet to one of the gray waiting chairs that were placed near the OR and slumped on it. She couldn't help but rest her head against the wall. She looked at the white hospital ceiling and took in a deep breath. It felt like her lungs took in oxygen for the first time in 16 hours.

Fast thinking, strong stomach, ability to work with lack of sleep are few of the skills that you need to survive the ER in a hospital. Being Head of the ER, Kate Sullivan had all them. She was just about to leave after successfully pulling an 11-hour shift, when her name was called to the OR, through the speakers. Apparently, there was a gunshot victim who needed immediate surgery and the attending surgeon was nowhere to be found. Now, the surgery was finally over.

She knew that she had to go to the locker room and change out of the scrubs. She also had to call Spencer. But, she was tired. No, she was exhausted. She was still pissed at Spencer. But, she was way too tired to be angry. She had made a 3-hour critical surgery without having any complications. After an 11 hour shift in the ER.

I must be Yoda, was her last thought as she looked at the bleak hospital ceiling before her eyes closed off on their own.

12 th April 2017
3:00 am

She squinted her eyes and grimaced as a loud noise blasted around her. The music stopped as abruptly as it started.

"Hey, babe," she said, without opening her eyes, turning her head towards the right.

She could hear Spencer chucking. She slowly opened her eyes. The first thing she saw as soon as she opened her eyes were his stormy gray ones. Spencer was sitting in a chair next to her in his usual suit. The blue shirt was wrinkled and his tie was undone. His badge and gun were well hidden under his dark blue suit.

"How did you know?" Spencer asked, amused as he brushed his hand softly across her hair.

"You are the only idiot who still has Luke's Theme as ringtone," Kate said, smiling softly at him, eyes still half closed.

"Fair enough," said Spencer, chuckling. "Why don't you get dressed? Let's go home," he said, his hand still brushing her hair.

"Oh," she said, as she realized she was still in her scrubs. "5 minutes," she said, as she got up to go to the locker room.

She was halfway through her shower when she realized that she was supposed to be mad at him. Damn it, she thought. She had completely forgotten about that when she had woken up. She came out of the shower and dressed in her usual attire. She wore a blue long-sleeved shirt, pale blue jeans and her sneakers. She carefully hung her doctor's coat inside her locker. She picked up her jacket and bag, ready to go home.

Spencer was waiting for her as he was leaned back against the wall. He has an easy grin on his face as he saw her walking out. However, the grin soon faltered as he noticed her glare. Kate didn't say anything. She just silently walked past him, all the while glaring daggers at him. Spencer sighed as he followed her out of the hospital.

They lived 5 blocks away from the hospital. So, Kate just decided to walk home. The air was chilly, the sky was dark and the streets were deserted. She pulled her jacket closer towards her as she started to walk.

"Come on. I just wanted to walk you home." Spencer said as he caught up to her.

"You don't have to," Kate replied, curtly.

"Well, I want to," Spencer replied cheekily, grinning mischievously.

"I don't want you to," she said, not amused at all.

"What do you want me to do? Take another route home?" he asked.

She just shrugged and kept walking. He followed her. He kept trying to get her to talk. She kept ignoring him. This went on for quite some time until he gave up trying. Now, both of them were just walking in silence while the entire city was sound asleep. He kept glancing at her. He was not the brightest person when it came to figuring out girls. But over time, he learned to pick up when something was bothering her. And boy, was she troubled now. She was pissed at him. But, something else was bothering her too.

And, soon enough, she started talking.

"There was this kid who came in today. He had a lot of wounds. Bruises, cuts. He even had knife wounds. I think he is being abused by his family, " she said, without breaking stride.

He nodded, prompting her to continue.

"The thing is, he ran away before we could fill up his chart though," Kate said, looking straight ahead.

"Don't worry about it. We will help the kid. Did you get his name?" Spencer asked seriously.

"No. I told you. He ran away," Kate said, sharply.

"Let me see what I can do. What did he look like?" he asked.

"Scrawny kid, blonde hair, hazel eyes," Kate said, as she thought back.

"Honey, you just described half the town," Spencer said in an exasperated voice.

"Well, he was taller than me," Kate said.

"Everyone is taller than you," Spencer chuckled.

Kate stopped walking and turned around to face him. He almost ran into her. "You are walking on ice this thin," Kate growled as he held her index finger and thumb, mere centimeters apart, in front of him. "Do you really wanna test me?"

Spencer just put his hands up in surrender, trying not to laugh. Kate didn't talk again until they reached the house. She was about to open the door to their apartment when Spencer stopped her.

"Close your eyes," Spencer said, excitedly.

"Why?" Kate asked, a little suspicious of how he was acting.

"Trust me," was all he said.

She let out a long sigh but did as he asked. She could hear the keys jingling as he opened the door. He covered her eyes with his hands and guided inside. Frankly, she was a little terrified. The last time Spencer tried to surprise her, there was a fire in her apartment.

"Ow!" she yelled, as her knee made painful contact with the desk in the living room.

"Sorry. That's my bad," he said, grimacing.

He helped her over to the couch and made her sit, all the while telling her to keep her eyes closed.

She opened her eyes as she felt him place something on her lap. Her mouth dropped open and her blue eyes sparkled as she looked at what he had done.

Lying her lap was the cutest labrador she had ever seen. He was like a hyperactive, golden ball of fur. He kept jumping up and down in her lap. His ears were perked up and tongue stuck out as he looked curiously at Kate.

"Oh my god!" she yelled, excitedly as she picked up the dog and held him on eye-level. He kept trying to lick her. She giggled.

That was when she noticed something else. She couldn't help the laugh that burst out of her. The dog was wearing a shirt that read "Jabba the Mutt". She held Jabba close as she looked over to Spence.

"You didn't really think I forgot your birthday, did you?" he asked her, eyebrows raised.

She just looked him sheepishly. She slowly let the dog down onto the floor. He ran away toward the kitchen merrily.

"I just wanted to have Jabba before I wished you," Spencer said as took hold of her wrists.

"Thank you," she said, as she got up and hugged him as hard as he could. This was the best thing anyone has ever done for her. She had wanted a dog ever since she can remember. She couldn't get it when she was small because her parents were allergic. She didn't get one later in life because she wasn't sure she could take care of a dog with her erratic schedule at the ER.

He just grinned as he hugged her back. They both just stood in the middle of their living room, silently hugging each other. That was what he loved the most about their relationship. Love need not be told, it was known. Apologies need not be said, it was felt. At times like these, no words are needed at all.

"I will check out the surveillance tapes in the hospital tomorrow. To see if I can find out who that boy is," Spencer said, after a long time. He hated to break the silence. But, it was something he had to say.

"Thank you," Kate whispered against his neck. "I am glad I found you," she said, her voice cracking up a little.

"I am glad too. You awaken me The Force inside me, you know," Spencer said, trying to get a laugh out of her. He wasn't very good at handling emotional stuff.

Kate chuckled as she threaded her hands through his hair and pulled him down for an intense kiss. One of her hand was gripping his hair tightly while the other was gripping his shirt. She could feel his hands on her back, bringing her closer to him. Soon, the jacket and suit found it's way to the floor.

"I hope the force is not the only thing that is awakened now," Kate grinned, mischievously, pulling away from the kiss to breathe.

"God, I love you," he growled as he kissed her again.

Apparently, Jabba had other ideas. He climbed up the couch started barking until they had stopped kissing. Spencer sat on the couch as Kate picked Jabba up and started to play with him.

Spencer glared at the dog the entire time. "I knew I shouldn't have named you Jabba," he muttered under his breath.

But, his eyes softened as he watched her play excitedly with the new member of their family. This was his family. Small but filled with love, happiness, and content. He couldn't help the smile that broke out in his face.

DISCLAIMER: All references to movie character are just for fun. I do not own them :)
I do not own the pictures. They were taken from the internet.

AUTHOR NOTE: Not yet edited. Forgive any grammar or spelling errors.