Other patients have successfully ignored the relentless pain going through their bodies and finally sleep has settled in. One doctor sits behind the desk, his wrinkled green scrub shirt un-tucked from his stained pants. Leaning over a patient's chart, he rubs his tired eyes and runs his fingers through his hair with one exhaustive sigh after another. Doctors do not work these late hours. He was called in because of a problem with a patient.
Several nurses wander the halls and others sit at the station.
They know that although their shift usually begins with a standard routine they have to be prepared for anything. Marilynn Miller can attest that it is not easy. Cars were backed up into the freeway and they couldn't wake her up honking or anything. Jacque, Marilynn Miller's daughter Miller works from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. Monday through Friday. She always tries to sleep for eight hours, but it is never possible.