Chapter - 27 - Big brother

"There is no problem, Dr.Jason." Zane replied casually. "Then, what business does an ER doctor have in the neurosurgery department?" asked Jason looking straight into Zane's eyes. The team could sense a hostile aura around Dr.Jason towards Dr.Zane. Victor was about to reply but they all heard a third party's voice. "I asked him to meet me here."

Everyone turned and saw Dr.G walking towards them with a duffle bag in her hand and a backpack on her back. She placed the bags on the table and looked at Dr.Jason. "Is there any problem, Dr.Jason?" Jason saw her arrogance in her eyes and knew she had zero feelings for him and wondered if Zane and Gianna were really dating just like the rumors. Dr.Jason shook his head and replied, "No problem, I just wanted to know why he is here. Also, there's a rumor that you both are dating so Dr.Zane's visit would only bring more trouble to our department."

Gianna looked at Jason and said with a sarcastic smile, "Don't worry Dr.Jason, I will make sure my personal life doesn't hinder the department's reputation." Everyone in the room gaped at Dr.G's response. Zane felt happy that Gianna stood up for him and amused by her guts. Jason couldn't process her words in his mind and thought, 'Is Gianna admitting that she is dating or telling me not to bother with her personal life?' He glanced at Zane and saw him smiling brightly at Gianna. He couldn't take it anymore and silently left the station.

Gianna walked up to the monitor and entered some details for tomorrow's surgeries. She lifted her head and saw everyone staring at her. "What is it now? Why are you all looking at me like that?" asked Gianna, after letting out a deep sigh. "We never expected you would give a reply like that to Dr.Jason." said Victor in a low tone.

"I hate people humiliating me indirectly, so I just said it to shut his mouth from spewing out anymore nonsense but you all are not supposed to act like that to seniors. Understood?" said Gianna in a serious tone. They nodded in response and looked at the bag she placed on the table. Gianna shook her head seeing their curiosity at everything she does and said, "I am going to my apartment to fetch a fresh set of clothes. Do you have any other questions?"

Stanley raised his hand quickly and Gianna tiredly gestured at him to spit it out. "Dr.Zane said that the technique you used to fight the gangsters was Jiu-jitsu. Is that true, Dr.G?". Stanley was amused by her fighting skill from that day on and he really wanted to know the truth. Gianna looked at Zane with a serious look but Zane turned his face to look somewhere else.

"Yes, it's jiu-jitsu. I just learned a few moves back when I was young." They were really amused how talented Dr.G really is because jiu-jitsu is not an easy martial art to learn. "Dr.Zane, why are you here again?" asked Gianna.

"I was put in a pickle by Ralph a few moments ago so I came to ask him about it." said Dr.Zane looking at Ralph. After lunch with Gianna, Zane felt more comfortable speaking to her. Ralph acted as if he didn't hear anything and looked at Dr.G innocently. Gianna asked Zane to explain in detail.

"Actually he did another act to cover up the new rumor and used me as a scapegoat to prove the rumor is not true." Gianna let out a laugh and said, "Don't waste your time on these things because we can't expect everyone to think otherwise. So next time, if you come across a situation like that just walk away." They hesitantly nodded their heads at Dr.G but Gianna was sure they wouldn't listen to her.

Gianna checked her watch and it was already half past six. "We have two surgeries tomorrow. Ralph will assist me for the morning surgery and Stanley, you will assist me for the afternoon surgery. Victor and Alice you will be in charge of the rounds and make sure you examine Alexander properly." She later instructed Ralph and Stanley to have a good rest, so they could concentrate well during the surgery.

She lifted her bags and started to leave after the set of instructions but stopped right beside Zane and said without looking at him, "If anyone questions you again for visiting the department, just say that I asked you to come." Zane looked at her with astonishment and bobbed his head like a little kid.

They all waved as Dr.G slowly left the station. Zane looked at others and couldn't speak anything as he was really happy and replayed Gianna's words in his mind. The team was also happy because they never felt Dr.Zane was an outsider and now Dr.G had also accepted him into their zone.

Alice looked at Dr.Zane's happy face and asked Ralph excitedly, "Is it one sister and four brothers now?" Zane looked over as he heard Alice's question. "What sister and brother?" asked Zane looking at Alice then at Ralph. Alice covered her mouth immediately and looked at Victor. Ralph and Stanley also looked at Victor.

Victor always felt betrayed, when they looked at him to clear the mess they made. Victor looked back at Alice and asked, "If you think you have got a new brother, isn't it your responsibility to let him know?" Alice pressed her lips and looked at Victor with puppy eyes. He couldn't resist her innocent look and explained what Alice had to go through and how she considered them and Dr.Zane as her family now.

Zane was touched by Alice acknowledging him as her big brother because he was a single child himself and never experienced any sibling love. He was grateful to have a sister now and was ready to shower her with all love as an elder brother.

When Zane thought about how Alice's family treated her, he felt furious. He never thought families like this still exist in this 21st century. He looked at Alice and said, "If your family gives you any more trouble, call me then and there. I will kick their asses. Yes?" Alice smiled brightly and said yes to Dr.Zane. Zane chatted with them for a while and headed back to the ER.