Thread: An Unexpected  Reunion  (SithMistress & DeviantAngel)

Holly was acting stoic, but Aubrey knew she must have been in terrible pain. Her face was ashen and her hands shook from adrenaline. While she was smiling, it was a weak smile that didn't extend to her eyes and masked a grimace of pain. And frustration. Aubrey couldn't tell if Holly was more frustrated by the accident or the act of pretending not to be in pain. Regardless, she held up her arm, swaddled in a makeshift bandage and covered by her hand. I'll need to examine the wound, of course. But first, let's get you into a gown. No sense ruining your clothing. I figured I would let you remove the bandage since I'm sure it's going to bleed when you remove it. Holly groaned from behind Aubrey's back as the copper haired woman searched the cabinets for a gown. Stupid intern. Holly muttered. Aubrey found the gowns and pulled one out for Holly. Unfolding it, she turned around and saw the tears rolling down Holly's cheeks. You're gonna have to cut my arm off aren't you? I'm gonna lose an arm today. Holly exclaimed. Aubrey rolled her eyes at the melodrama. Holly was always one to blow an issue out of proportion on purpose to make fun of the scenario. But, this was rather serious and Aubrey wasn't in the mood to joke. Before she could speak, Holly continued. In all seriousness, will I have to miss work or anything for this or can we wrap it up, give me drugs and all will be well? She asked as she looked up towards her ex, eyes red from the tears but a smile remaining stuck to her face. Aubrey sighed. Until we know the extent of the wound, I don't want to make any promises. But, most likely it'll require some stitches and sterile dressings. You won't be able to shower properly for a week or so. And you'll favor the arm during that time. Aubrey began pulling at Holly's shirt, helping her to undress to get into the gown. Just relax for now and let me get you undressed and into this gown. Then I'll start an IV and we'll run in some morphine and antibiotics. Holly seemed somewhat puzzled as Aubrey lifted her shirt up, taking care to slide the sleeve over the would slowly, so as not to disturb the dressing. Aubrey was certain that Holly had fantasized about having Aubry remove her clothes, but probably not like this. But, it was necessary in order to properly treat the wound. Once Holly's shirt was off, Aubrey draped her with the gown, easing it over the wound and taking care not to jostle the area. I'm sorry about this, Holly. We'll keep your clothing safe while you're here. Once the gown was tied into place, Aubrey pulled a stool over and sat down. She gently lifted Holly's hand from the bandage, making sure to maintain a little pressure where the wound was. Slowly, Aubrey raised one side of the bandage to get a peek at the wound. Blood spurted out, spraying across her cheek and Aubrey quickly reapplied pressure to the wound. You got a pumper, there. OK, we'll need to apply a tourniquet to properly address this. First things first, though, let's start that IV. Aubrey grabbed the sterile IV tray a nurse had brought into the room. Opening the tray, she pulled out the alcohol wipes and began wiping down the skin on top of Holly's left hand. Since it was the opposite side from where the wound was, it was a perfect IV site. She could see the veins under the skin rising to the surface. You've got a perfect vein right here. Now, I have to warn you. This will sting a little. Aubrey grabbed the IV and needle, guiding it along Holly's vein. The stick was quick, but she could still see Holly start a bit at the brief pain. Quickly, Aubrey taped it down to hold it in place and removed the needle. A quick saline flush proved that the IV was in place and working, so she hooked it up to a bag of saline hanging from an IV stand. Next, Aubrey pulled out a syringe and a vial of morphine from a locked cabinet. She filled the syringe halfway and tapped out the bubbles. Now comes the happy part. She attached the syringe to the IV and pushed the morphine in. It took a moment or two to take effect, but when it did, the effect was immediately obvious. Holly relaxed the tense muscles in her jaw and neck and smiled lazily. Good stuff, eh? I'll be back with a suture kit and we'll clean and suture the wound closed.