Medical Center. ICU Ward.
"No way, I'm not cool with that!"
Adam didn't hesitate to voice his opinion.
"You're not cool with it?"
Dr. Burke blinked, his face darkening a bit.
"Nope," Adam said firmly. "I'm fine being the attending or not—doesn't matter to me. But I'm not teaming up with Dr. Stevenson to look after Mr. Dugget. And honestly, Dr. Burke, I'd suggest you don't let her take care of him either.
Mr. Dugget's a patient, and we're doctors! This is a top-tier teaching hospital, not some playground for flirty doctor-patient cosplay! 😤 Mr. Dugget—no offense to you personally—but please respect our roles here. Once you're discharged, feel free to ask Dr. Stevenson out all you want. But here? Let's keep it professional!"
"Is it really that big a deal?" Danny Dugget asked with a wry smile.
"Dr. Duncan's right," Burke said, his expression turning serious. "Hospital rules are clear: doctors can't date patients. Danny, if I let Dr. Stevenson be your attending, could you handle that?"
"What happens if we break the rules?" Danny asked, still smiling weakly.
"If Dr. Stevenson crosses that line, she'd be fired on the spot," Burke said, locking eyes with him.
Back in the day, if no one had called it out, Burke—as Danny's old pal—might've turned a blind eye to keep him happy. But now that Adam had laid it out so plainly, ignoring it wasn't an option.
In the wild world of American TV dramas, teacher-student or doctor-patient romances? Still a no-go. It's all about protecting the vulnerable—students and patients. Imagine if there were no rules: a teacher dangling grades as bait or a threat over some impressionable kid. Even Penny, the high school queen bee, got lured into a fling by her teacher promising an A!
Doctor-patient stuff's the same vibe. Patients come in at their lowest, and the doctor saving them? They start looking like a superhero. It's easy to catch feelings—but it's not exactly rational.
And don't get me started on shrinks—pros who can spot every flaw in your head. If they wanted, they could PUA you into next week. Without limits, it's a disaster waiting to happen. Ever notice how many villains in shows and movies are therapists? Not a coincidence!
Even a regular doc like Liz, a surgeon crushing on her patient, can lose it. She'd go full rogue in a crisis—rules be damned—to save her "lover."
Okay, sure, Dr. House next door breaks rules all the time to save people, but that guy's a genius with cheat-code-level skills. He pulls it off because he's that good. Liz? She's no main character—just a pretty sidekick with zero plot armor. Copying House would be a total mess: patient dead, others screwed, game over.
That's why Adam's digging his heels in so hard.
"Guess Dr. Stevenson can't be my attending then," Danny said, shaking his head with a bitter chuckle. Then he turned to Adam, all charm and grace. "Dr. Duncan, any chance I could have the honor of you staying on as my doc?"
Clearly, he wasn't letting go of his instant spark with Liz. Most people would've been ticked at Adam for calling it out, but Danny? No bad vibes. Guy's got some serious class—or maybe he's just playing it smart. After all, Burke did say Adam's the best intern in the country. Survival trumps romance right now, right?
"That's up to Dr. Burke," Adam said, keeping it neutral. "But if I stay on, you won't see Dr. Stevenson around here. I'm not risking any slip-ups—love makes people crazy."
"Danny, this is what a top intern's professionalism looks like," Burke said, glancing at him. "What do you think?"
"Do I even have a choice?" Danny laughed dryly. "I just wanna get out of here ASAP, then stroll back in as a regular guy to sweep the lovely Dr. Stevenson off her feet. By then, I'm hoping Dr. Duncan might even give us his blessing?" He shot Adam a meaningful look.
"Sure," Adam met his gaze, unfazed.
No kidding—he's not blocking this out of jealousy or some claim on Liz. She's a tall, blonde bombshell, sure, but her looks? Meh. Plus, her personality and coworker drama? Instant turn-off. Not his type.
Still, he gets Danny's angle. Guy's got charm and probably a fat bank account—total playboy back in the day. But those glory days are gone. He can barely walk, let alone… well, you know. At rock bottom, he's like Tony Stark post-arc-reactor: less about cheap thrills, more about soul connections. What else can he do when the body's checked out?
So, a gorgeous doctor swooping in, smitten and saving his life? To Danny, she's a glowing saint—irresistible! 😇
Beep beep!
The monitor blared.
"Atrial fibrillation! His heart's racing—we've gotta slow it down or it'll fail!"
"Let's try cardioversion!"
"Alright, 5 units of morphine," Adam said, glancing at Burke for a nod. He grabbed the defibrillator from the nurse. "Danny, we're gonna send a jolt through you. Hopefully, it'll get your heart back to normal."
"Will it hurt?" Danny asked, voice frail.
"Not gonna lie—it's not fun," Adam warned. "Ready? Here we go—hands off!"
Once everyone stepped back, he hit the button.
"No change," the nurse said.
"Up it to 100! Hands off!" Adam ordered, pressing the pads again.
"Heart rate's normal," the nurse confirmed.
"Nice work," Burke nodded.
"Dr. Duncan, you're the real deal," Danny said through gritted teeth, tears streaking as he forced a smile. "I've been in and out of hospitals for years, and watching you? It's like seeing a seasoned resident—cool and collected. I picked the right guy."
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