who is in control?

Twenty-nine Resident at UCLA MC GA to CA

[jaysorrentinox]

“Damn. Well am I glad I went into the military rather than nursing school.” Noah replied, having watched the man as he spoke of his day. Hell he couldn’t even remember the last time he evensaw vomit, his own or someone elses. “I’m sure the good days make up for the bad ones, am I right?” 

“I went a step further and went to med school. Residency has been a little bit of a bitch but the good news is it’s almost over,” He shrugged, taking a sip of his drink. “They really do. Without the good days I’m pretty sure I would’ve quit a long time ago.”

[jaysorrentinox]

“Did you notice how hard that guy was checking you out? Just wait until he comes back to get another drink. He’ll either start flirting or just take you in like he’s going to have you for dinner tonight. Maybe even be forward as hell and ask you out.” There wasn’t a hint of jealousy behind Jason’s demeanor, truly finding the patrons’ behavior humorous. It worked with his dry sarcasm as he began to tease Alex over it. “Promise you’ll still come home with me?” He joked.

@itsalexandraaldridge​

[jaysorrentinox]

It was rare he got a night out these days between looking after Frankie and picking up shifts at Lucky’s but with his sister watching his son, he figured he could afford to have a little fun. Brow raised at the other man. “Three times? You gotta learn to dodge it better.” Laughter fell from his mouth before he continued. “How old’s your kid?”

“I’ve decided to figure out a technique for dodging it now. It almost happened a fourth time too but the guy turned away at the last second thankfully,” Jason laughed, taking a sip of his beer. It was a long day but at least he was getting a chance to unwind after it. “He’s five. You got kids?”

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“Happened to me multiple times… and not just when my son was a baby,” was Jack’s response, a shake of his head accompanying the words. In fact, it had happened more frequently since his son was older —- and his daughter. When you got hit by a crazy bout of stomach flu and everyone was sick, it was really hard to avoid. “Seriously, though, surely you knew there was a chance when you signed up for the job,” he chuckled.

“Oh man I think it might feel a bit more sorry for you if it happens more than it happened to me today,” Nowadays Jason always made sure that whenever his son was sick there was a bag near by. Which he probably should’ve done with the patients during his shift but he wasn’t thinking clearly. “Yeah of course. It’s happened more times than 3 in total. When I was an intern it was almost inescapable.”

[jaysorrentinox]

“No, I have to say that that has never happened to me,” she laughed, wondering what the guy must do in order to have that happen. “Are they just targeting you? or were many people thrown up on?”

“Damn I was kind of hoping to share my pity party with someone,” He sighed, faking a pout as though he was genuinely upset about it. “People have been thrown up on before. It’s kind of a right of passage for doctors but I think today they were targeting me. I must’ve earned some bad karma from something.

[jaysorrentinox]

“ i’ve got a three year old, ” hayden replied, whistling lowly. he could commiserate - kids were no easy feat. “ but she hasn’t done it in a while so - knock on wood and all that. i get to have clean clothes. ” he grinned, hands grasping the tepid glass of beer he’d been nursing all night long. “ that’s gotta be hard, man. you work in a hospital or something? ”

“So you know just how great it is when they finally grow out of that stage.” Jason finished off the rest of his first beer before ordering another. It’d been a long day and he felt like he earned a few drinks. “Harder than most people think. I’m a third year resident at the hospital.”

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“Can’t say that I have.” she said looking over at her brother. “That was his way of showing his love.” Brooke grinned, teasing. “Hey you might deal with sick people but at least you can say that you are making a difference at your job and helping people, not everyone can say that.” Herself included.

“Consider yourself lucky then.” He sighed, shaking his head. “I’d say there are better ways to show love but for a baby there really isn’t. So I’ll give you that.” Jason laughed softly. “That’s one of the upsides. If it wasn’t for that I might’ve quit today.” Truthfully he wouldn’t have but what person didn’t joke about quitting their job ever so often.

[jaysorrentinox]

“Not really no…unless I was so drunk that I don’t remember it but I’m think it’s safe to say no still.” Dana took a bite of her snack as her eyes stayed on the tv for a moment. “Aw if you don’t mind me asking, how old is your son?” Dana was never around kids much but that didn’t mean she didn’t enjoy them. “Guessing you’re in the medical field.”

“I’m happy for your sake. Wouldn’t wish it on anyone honestly.” He told her, taking a sip of the beer in front of him. “He’s five aka the age where they’re still cute but also a pain in the ass.” Jason had never been a huge fan of kids until it came to his own. He’d had a little sister but they were pretty close in age. “You are correct. Third year resident.”

[jaysorrentinox]

“You ever get barfed on three times in one day?” He asked the person sitting next to him in the bar. “The last time it happened to me was when my son was a baby. Today it happened again and now I’m seriously reconsidering my career choice to work with sick people.”

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true Jason fashion he’d waited till the last minute and dragged her along for the shopping. Crossing her arms when he turned to her and she gave him a displeased look. “No wonder considering you waited till last minute to get it.” Shaking her head disapprovingly at him and his suggestion. “Yes, he’s too young. He’s five not fifteen, Jason.” She corrected him, she looked at the toys next to her. “Do you want to try one more store or are we buying something else?” She asked, she looked up at him. “At this point i’m half tempted to pay the ebay price and express shipping so we don’t have to fool with this anymore.”

“Oh don’t give me that look. There were too many people before. Stores get too busy during the holiday season.” There was always the option to do Christmas shopping earlier rather than later but he was a procrastinator at heart. He sighed, tucking his hands in his pockets. “I played video games at five but I guess that doesn’t really count because my parents weren’t really ever around.” He shrugged, taking a look at the other toys. “Let’s get something else. I’ve been scammed by eBay before so I don’t trust that shit.“

[safiyebarnes]

“I’m throwing an ugly sweater party to celebrate Christmas.” She announced to the person in front of her as she handed them an invitation. “It’ll be tons of fun with amazing food. Plus we’re having a white elephant gift exchange which can get wild.” She explained with excitement. “It’ll be a party to really deck the halls.” She joked with a laugh. “So what do you say? Are you in?”

[jaysorrentinox]

“Every time someone says they’re throwing an ugly sweater party the sweaters always end up being nice and not really that ugly.” He joked, taking the invitation from her hand and reading over the details. “Isn’t that the thing where people can steal a gift if they want to?” He’d only heard about the game but had never really played it with anyone. “Depends. Will there be alcohol?” After the week he’d had a drink was necessary.

[jaysorrentinox]

Christmas was fast approaching and in true Jason fashion, he’d waited until the last minute to go get any gifts. Something he always did even though he knew it was a bad idea. This year like every other year he’d enlisted help from his best friend. The two of them spending most of the day roaming around stores trying to find the one gift that his son had wanted. “Maybe it’s sold out,” Jason shrugged after what seemed like the hundredth store. “Think he’s too young for maybe just some video games?”

@itsalexandraaldridge​

[jaysorrentinox]

Josh didn’t choose to spend much time near the pier, but then, when you lived on the edge of the water most days, you kind of ended up there every now and again. Today he’d felt like taking a wander down there, though, and found himself walking back and forth, taking it all in. When he heard a voice, however, he glanced over his shoulders, realising he was being spoken to. “Guess not,” he said with a chuckle. “It is kinda crazy today.”

“Seems like everyone woke up today and decided the pier was the place to be.” Jay didn’t go to the pier much in the time since he’d moved to California. Exploring wasn’t really his thing but lately he needed a reason to get out of the house and out of his head. This was as good a reason as any. “I’m convinced it an end of summer thing through. It gets cold soon so I doubt anyone would want to be on a pier then.”

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Cooper shook his head at the question as he slung his guitar onto his shoulder. He’d spent the better part of the afternoon busking, and while the crowd hadn’t died down at all, his fingers and voice were both raw from it. “Not this year,” he said with a shake of his head, before beaming, “but I’ve got to admit, it’s been good for business.”

“I bet. Couple weeks ago there was some guy playing a violin and I’m pretty sure he made almost three hundred dollars.” Jay had wished he had some kind of talent like that. It definitely didn’t seem like a bad way to make some money quickly. “I heard it’s a big business in Hollywood and New York too on the super busy streets.”

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As her eyes caught sight of the argument between the two Ava couldn’t help raising her eyebrows in surprise that no one had come between the two of them. Letting out a sigh in the disappointment of the public display. “It is upsetting to see people deciding to act out in such a public setting.” She decided to comment before letting her eyesight rise to look at him. “Do you suppose it will become physical?”

Jay looked at the guys again for a second before rolling his eyes. Working in a bar he’d seen more than enough displays like this one and even worse at times. “And they’ll forget all about it in a couple of hours. It’s stupid really.” He shook his head, glad that he was never one of those people. “Maybe? Hopefully they’ll get kicked out before then though. I doubt this place wants their stuff broken by two idiots that can’t have a civil conversation.”

[jaysorrentinox]

“Hell man, I feel so bad for people with intense anxiety.” See, crowds weren’t his thing. It often helped standing next to someone and talking to them like a lifeline, or a distraction, even. So he was glad Jay noticed him first and talked to him. At least there was one familiar face in the crowd. “I always think it won’t be that bad, and I’m proven wrong every goddamn time.”

“I couldn’t imagine stepping foot here if I had anxiety. Way too many people.” Jay wasn’t even entirely sure what he was doing at the pier while it was so packed. He’d quickly realized that he picked a bad day to do some exploring. “Must be the tourist spot thing. Everyone’s trying to squeeze in a visit while they’re here in California.” Jay never really understood the allure of California. Yet he still ended up living in the state.

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“I know.” she sighed, still trying to think everything through in her head. “Yeah because god forbid she become friends with normal people.” Brooke shook her head. “Well maybe that’s why mom’s calling you constantly..she somehow found out we know and is trying to start doing some damage control or something.” It wouldn’t surprise her with their mom. Just then a thought popped into her mind. “Oh god Jay what if there are more of us?”

“I’m over her attempts at bullshit damage control.” For Jay there was no excuse for a secret as big as the one their parents had kept from them. He didn’t want to talk to his mother ever again but knew that at some point he’d have to. “I’ll be honest that’s the one thought I’ve been pushing away the most. If there is then good for them I guess. I’m good with my only sibling being you. Not really interested in anymore.”