Chapter 4
Jackson catches up with Alex in a quiet corridor.
Jackson
*smiling* Hey, did you buy the flowers for your brother?
Dr. Alex Carter
*sighing* I couldn't.
Jackson
*concerned* What happened?
Dr. Alex Carter
*hesitant*
Dr. Alex Carter
Something... happened to me.
Jackson
*worried* What do you mean? What happened?
Dr. Alex Carter
*taking a deep breath*
Dr. Alex Carter
It was at the market. There was an incident. I couldn't save the victim.
Jackson
What happened to the victim?
Dr. Alex Carter
He was shoot and Died due to excessive bleeding.
Jackson
*softly* Are you upset about what happened?
Jackson
Did you talk to your brother about it?
Dr. Alex Carter
*shaking his head*
Dr. Alex Carter
No, I didn't. He'd be worried about me.
Jackson
*placing a hand on Alex's shoulder*
Jackson
Cheer up, man. Let's try to enjoy your birthday tonight.
Jackson’s comforting words seem to help, and Alex manages to smile a little.
Jackson
By the way, how’s everything with your boyfriend?
Jackson
You’ve been together for six months now, right?
Dr. Alex Carter
*smiling* Yeah, we have. Things are going well.
Jackson
That’s great. And how’s it working at the same hospital?
Dr. Alex Carter
*nodding* It’s nice, actually. We get to see each other often.
Jackson’s phone buzzes urgently.
He checks it and looks back at Alex.
Jackson
*sighing* Duty calls.There's an emergency.I have to go.
Dr. Alex Carter
*nodding* Go ahead. I'll see you later.
Jackson rushes off. Alex pulls out his phone and calls his boyfriend
Dr. Alex Carter
*on the phone* Hey, where are you?
Trace
*voice on the phone* Just finishing up some rounds.
Dr. Alex Carter
I was thinking we could grab lunch together.
Dr. Alex Carter
It’s my birthday after all.
Trace
*chuckling* Sounds good. Meet you at the usual spot?
Dr. Alex Carter
Perfect. See you soon.
Alex heads to their favorite cozy cafe
They sit down, enjoying each other's company.
Trace
*smiling* Happy birthday, Alex.
Dr. Alex Carter
*smiling*Thanks.
Dr. Alex Carter
I'm glad we could have lunch together.
After a pleasant meal, they walk back towards the hospital, hand in hand.
Trace
Do you think your brother will like me?
Trace
I mean, he’s a police officer and all...
Dr. Alex Carter
*laughing* Don’t worry about that.
Dr. Alex Carter
My big brother is a kind man.
Dr. Alex Carter
He’ll like you as long as you make me happy.
Alex brings a smile to his boyfriend’s face,
they continue their walk, feeling closer than ever.
Splashing mud all over their clothes.
The rider leaves without saying a word.
Trace
*looking down at his clothes*
Trace
Well, that’s one way to ruin a nice walk.
Dr. Alex Carter
*laughing* Looks like we’re going to need a change of clothes.
Trace
*smiling* As long as we're together, it's fine by me.
They head back to the hospital to clean up.
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