LIKE ITS HARD?

[likethexorcist]

𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐗𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐈𝐒𝐓 an indie & friends focused original character from HBO's The Pitt. medium activity. multiverse and multiship. written by Aether. 30+. they/them. EST.

this is a heavily friends focused blog. but plotting is always accepted.

dont be a dick

yes this is an oc canon character child. however if that is not something someone is comfortable niece works too.

writing is a hobby. if its not fun, I'm not doing it.

I know fuck all about medical shit. If it comes up, it will be vague as shit and mostly glossed over. I'm not casually putting myself through medical school to write threads. so nothing will ever be described in great detail. nor will any medical procedures be reblogged.

Character Info

FULL NAME:  Regan Williams NICKNAME:  Regs / Demon child (Jack) DOB:  March 23rd, 2002 GENDER:  Female PRONOUNS:  She / her HAIR:  Blonde EYES:  Blue HEIGHT:  5 foot 1 inch ORIENTATION: Bisexual BIO PARENTS: Jack Abbot & Michelle Abbot (nee Moore) † ADOPTIVE: Max Williams & Elizabeth 'Liz' Williams (nee Abbot) FACECLAIM: Katheryn Newton

born while Jack was deployed in the Middle East, her mother got sick soon after and died due to complications just after she turned two. because Jack was still deployed Regan went to live with her aunt, Jack's twin sister. when it was clear that Jack wasn't coming home any time soon, the decision was made for her aunt and uncle to adopt her to until such time as Jack could take over parental duties again. unfortunately Jack's return was marred with being injured and being unable to return to civilian life for nearly a year until he was cleared medically. even then it took another year before Regan fully understood that Jack was her father and begin spending nights with him.

now at 25 her dad is her best friend. a real life idol that inspired her to go into the medical field herself. volunteering at PTMC when she was in high school and falling in love with nursing was not the path that she'd thought she would go down. but she blames Dana for putting the idea in her head. though she mostly works day shift with Dana and Robby, Regan works her fair share of night shifts with her dad.

[daypitt]

@likethexorcist asked: ➔ you're bleeding - oh my god , you're bleeding. (santos)

A shaky chuckle escaped her, as she moved her eyes towards Regan. Plastering a reassuring smile on her lips, or hoping that it would put the nurse at ease. "Careful Regan, someone might think you care." She teased, as she moved to sit in a chair behind the nurses station. It was a little blood right? She'd clean it and move on. Only problem was it wasn't in the easiest spot to take care of on her own.

"It's just a scratch..." She said softly, wiping some of the blood from her hand onto her thigh. "It's a good thing i have access to all the supplies i might need." Again she was trying to stay tough, trying to pretend she wasn't freaking out just a little.

"Maybe later you can treat me to a beer." Santos and Regan have been dancing around whatever this was for weeks now. It just seemed that they were both too stubborn to actually give into their feelings. Or even talk about it. Instead, they pushed whatever buttons they could, trying to see if the other would crack first.

"Don't worry, i picked up a day shift today, so i should be able to rest soon."

[likethexorcist]

"shut up." the words snap out of her a little harsh than she'd particularly meant for them to. the checklist of things that she'd need to take care of the cut already rattling off in her mind as she watches her like a hawk. making sure that she made it to the chair before grabbing things off the cart near the station.

"don't." fingers grip at Trinity's wrist and pull her hand away from her pants. internally cringing at all the bacteria that she'd just introduced into the wound. "jesus Trin, how did you pass the exam?"

eyes roll at her at the suggestion of buying her a beer later. Regan couldn't believe that this was the route that Trinity was going to go down. "don't make me go get Robby. because I will. or make you sit there until my dad shows up." it's almost hissed at her, voice just low enough for her to hear. it wasn't a well kept secret. there were rumors flying but ones that she didn't need to feed into right now.

"with this cut? you might be benched for the week. so let me clean it and see how bad it is."

[drhalepitt]

IT WAS LIKE FATHER LIKE DAUGHTER—she swore she could see Jack sitting there , pretending he was fine after the man had thrown him . The only thing that stayed the same was Igraine standing there . Her hands on Regan’s shoulder , gently adjusting her as she feels for any dislocation . Regan wasn’t screaming , and frankly it made her lean toward being alright , just heavily bruised . When her own arm dislocated the pressure is so immense and painful with an audible pop . ❝ Did you hear your shoulder pop ? I think you’re just going to be bruised and have to baby your shoulder for a few days . ❞

She should have called Jack . ❝ I didn’t tell your dad , ❞ she assured , guilt written on her face . He should know , she’s his daughter , ❝ yet , I figure I’d let you do the honors . And I would try to do some sort of damage control . ❞

Igraine eyed the door of the trauma bay . Whoever had thrown her would have to be placed in a different hospital on a different continent just to keep him safe from Jack . ❝ He can be a bit protective . . . and it's going to be a lot of paperwork if he kills him . ❞ It’s not even the right word to describe him , there isn’t a more intense word in the english language that could be used for Jack , because it hadn’t been made up yet .

❝ Do you want me to wrap it or baby it with a sling ? ❞

[likethexorcist]

"no. maybe…" her mind runs through all the tests and scans that she'd have to go through just to appease Gloria now. she was going to be here forever and there was no way that her dad wasn't going to catch wind through all that. "half landed on my elbow and jerked the whole damn thing up into my skull." which she knows that she should have led with. but as much as being out for a month with a dislocated shoulder, it was starting to seem like the better option. "you think if I asked real nice Tores would give me a ride to Presby?"

it was a long shot, she knew that it was. but it would save the look from her father if he found her as a patient and not packing up to get out.

"gee thanks," she snickers. "you might as well put the full work up in. you know he will when he gets here anyway. might keep him from completely losing it."

she could feel the haedache building in the back of her head and while she could safely say it hadn't hit the floor. she had slammed it off her own shoulder pretty good. though it could also be the stress from the idea of having to tell her father that she was once again on the list of assaulted nurses in the ED.

"protective is one word for it, yeah." she snorts softly before leaning her head against Igraine's arm.

"might as well sling it until everything hopefully comes back clear. can't give the old man a heart attack."

[likethexorcist]

@drhalepitt asked: "Can you let me see? I… please?"

"just another happy customer, you know the drill." the comment is off handed she knows but really she's just annoyed with the situation. and the flinch when Igraine prods around at her shoulder is likely telling enough as it was. she'd hit the ground hard when the patient had taken off at the word police. "please tell me its not dislocated..."

she'll be pissed if it is. the last thing that she wants is to be forced to take a whole month off work because some asshole didn't want to face the consequences of his own choices. "oh god, please tell me you didn't call my dad."

he'd be even more pissed. and she wasn't sure that either of them would be able to talk him down from tracking the patient down.

[daypitt]

@likethexorcist asked: "you didn't need to step in like that." (santos)

Her jaw ticked slightly, as she attempted to keep her cool. It was getting harder and harder by the second. If one more person told her she did something else wrong today, Trinity wasn't sure she'd be able to hold back. To stop herself from saying or doing something that she might regret. Regan was lucky though, most days Santos liked having her around. This time instead of allowing herself to breakdown, have a mini freakout... She took a step back, inhaling deeply.

"... it's a little too late for that Regan." She pointed out, moving to walk past the nurse. Hoping that she would follow. "I appreciate you looking out for me, but i had it."

Realizing she had no actual destination in mind, she stopped in her tracks. Turning back towards the nurse with a sigh. "What would have happened if i didn't step in? Do you think there would have been a better outcome? I might be bias, but i don't."

[likethexorcist]

there's a small sliver of confusion that shoots through her at the reaction and the comment. it wasn't like Trinity to back down from a chance to bicker. and it wasn't as if Regan had been the one to back the doctor up. it had very much been the other way around. a frustrated patient that had been getting a little mouthy and uttering a threat or two. it was nothing that Regan couldn't have handled but she would never be upset to have someone else witness the goings on.

she does, in fact, follow the other when she moves past her and starts to walk away. stopping just as quickly when Trinity did. that sliver of concern growing wider at the almost defeated look that painted itself across Trinity's features.

"no, I'm sure it wouldn't have been any better. but that's the risk we take every day. we have no idea what's going to come through that door. even then patients can be fine one minute and freaking out the next. I'm not saying I don't appreciate you having my back. Trin. because I do. its just sometimes… you say some stuff that you probably shouldn't." and really Regan was just as guilty of doing so. but she was much harder to provoke into saying something that could be seen as less than professional. normally her course of action was killing them with kindness.

Trinity had nearly the complete opposite way of reacting.

moving to put herself too far into Trinity's personal space, it forces her to look up at the other. a grin widening on her lips as she cocks her head slightly. her mind concocting a possible reason for the other's handling of the situation.

"unless… you're getting territorial on me." she keeps her voice low enough that only Trinity would be able to hear her over the dull roar of the department around them.

[daypitt]

She knew she said she'd stay put. The guilt in breaking her word was setting in. It wasn't something she normally did, if she said she would do something, she did it. This just seemed too important to let go. If they were in trouble, or if the call was bad, Regan couldn't take the heat for it. Mel grew to like the nurse, far quicker than she thought she would. -- So here she was, risking making her angry, so that she could possibly make someone else angry with her. The confidence a facade, but she'd keep it up as long as she could. If it helped.

Mel watched the scene play out in front of her. The almost playful bickering, happening right here -- instead of yelling, or threats of being written up.. Had she missed something?

"No one is in trouble?" Her words came out slow, confused.

She wasn't sure what was going on, but she didn't hate it. It was far better than the alternative. Why she always thought she would get in trouble, or reprimanded was beyond her. A flaw of hers, blaming herself for things that weren't her fault. More often than not. She took it on, because it was easier than having someone else feel how she felt. "You tried to tell me that?" She must have already been plotting a way to get Regan out of this when that happened. It would have went in one ear and out the other. Unintentionally distracted.

A small nod, breathe.. He was right. The sky wasn't falling. Just calm down Mel, it's not that hard. Deep breaths in, and slowly releasing them. Starting to ease up a little with the practiced breaths.

"Maybe i shouldn't, but sometimes i still second guess myself. Like if i made the call differently, the outcome would have been better?" she shrugged, it was a normal thing to do, wasn't it?

"Sorry Regan, i swear i don't normally go back on my word."

[likethexorcist]

there was no time for the attention to reassure Mel that she'd made the right call no matter what as another nurse poked her head into the break room and stated that she'd needed him for something urgent. Regan waves him off, she could handle Mel and her insecurities on her own. rounding on the other, there's a soft grin on her features. a little bit more amused with the whole situation than annoyed at this point.

"I know you don't. but you could also trust me a little too. you really think that I would let you get in trouble? or get myself in trouble?" she doesn't really need an answer. and the last thing that she wanted to do was upset Mel again. but honestly, the girl needed to chill out sometimes.

"I just explained what happened. this is the ER, Mel. sometimes some out of the box thinking is needed and you're really good at that in the moment. afterwards though… you second guess yourself and you shouldn't."

moving to the fridge, she offers the other a bottle of water before moving to seat herself at the table for a moment.

"we're almost done for the night. what are you doing after?" it was a safe conversation to follow that whirlwind of a situation. though Regan could probably guess Mel's plans for the night. it seemed to be the same thing every night for the almost year that they'd been working together. something that made Regan wonder who Mel King was under the caretaker.

[daypitt]

@likethexorcist asked: "that was the dumbest possible thing you could have done." (langdon)

"I am growing really tired of everyone telling me what i can and cannot do. -- I saved his life, would you have preferred it if i let him die?" He questioned, his jaw ticking slightly as he tried to reign in his anger. It wasn't her that he was mad at, she just so happened to be the one to push him over the edge. One comment too many. Running a hand down his face, as he turned to look around him.

"Look, i'm sorry. I did what i had to do to save a patient, i won't apologize for that." Langdon fixed the stethoscope that was around his neck, as he let out a sigh. Ever since he had come back it seemed like every one in the ER was looking at him differently. Watching his every move. He didn't expect Regan to as well.

"Did you need something? It seemed like you were looking for someone before ... everything happened."

[likethexorcist]

she's confused for all of about thirty seconds before laughing softly. he really was overly sensitive about some things. she had no lack of trust in his ability as a doctor. he wouldn't be here if Robby didn't think that he couldn't do it. even if they were bickering like an old married couple right now. which she found endlessly amusing.

this, however, was not a great version of Langdon right now.

of course she knew that it was a process and that he would find his new normal.

"first of all, I didn't mean anything with the patient at all. you did great. I meant more that you just drank Dana's coffee. but if you need to talk, just say the word." she didn't like seeing him struggling with all this.

he question does have her checking her watch, and laughing softly to herself. "not so much looking for someone. just making sure someone doesn't show up today."

she was sure that he'd know exactly who she meant. he'd been here long enough to be one of the few to know that the nightshift attending was her father. but unlike herself, she was sure that he wouldn't have considered that it was the forth of July and that wasn't usually the most fun for a disabled vet.

[memepocalypse]

Worried About You

For when you don't know how it's going to end. Trigger warnings for hinted/implied suicidality/loss of life/self injury

"Are you going to come back?"

"Make me a promise. That's all I ask."

"I know that you're scared, and that's fine, but... there's more than one way out."

"I need you to stay. Even if that's selfish."

"I've never been so scared in my life, and it's because of you."

"I don't know what I'd do without you."

"Can you let me see? I... please?"

"This isn't right. That you feel like this."

"I want to make this better and I don't know how."

"That hollow feeling inside you isn't meant to be there."

"I'm not saying therapy would fix this but it wouldn't hurt."

"Don't make me say goodbye. I'm not ready."

"There are better choices. Bigger choices."

"Your mind is lying to you. I wish you could believe me."

"It's not that I want to leave, I'm just... tired."

"You don't understand what it's like in my head."

"Everything is just... so fuckin' much. All the time."

"Everyone's worrying about nothing."

"I just don't know why I'm not trusted to make my own decisions."

"I hope to God you never feel the way I feel."

"I know how this all ends."

"It was always going to end this way, that's okay."

"I want to be at peace."

"Everyone acts like it's so fucking easy, but it's not."

"Would you just, uh... sit with me? For a bit?"

"I'm not saying goodbye, okay?"

"You look at me like I'm a dead man walking."

"My heart is racing and I don't know how to calm it."

"Is this it? Is this all there is?"

"I want you to know, what it feels like. But that feels cruel. Because I don't want anyone else to ever, ever feel like this. Yet I want you to know. Does that make me an asshole?"

[daypitt]

@likethexorcist asked: "you told me you'd stay put." (mel)

Fixing her shirt, pulling and tucking as if it were out of place. When in reality it was perfectly tucked in. Not a wrinkle in sight. Mel didn't love the fact that she unintentionally lied. Looking at Regan with an apologetic look, her face full of guilt. She wore her emotions on her sleeve, you could tell how she was feeling before she even spoke. "I -- I couldn't wait any longer." Mel admitted, a small sigh slipping past her lips.

Dr. King didn't know who Regan was. Didn't realize she was Abbot's daughter. It wouldn't be right letting her take the fall and possibly getting written up or worse. "I couldn't let you take the blame Regan." She sighed slightly. Squaring her shoulders with a sense of false confidence. Standing up straight as she turned to the attending. "It was my call. Don't take it out on Regan." She simply said, her confidence quickly fading as she awaited her consequences. Shoulders slumping, almost curling into herself. She was a good doctor, but the nerves got the better of her most of the time.

"... Sorry."

[likethexorcist]

oh if only the floor could open up and swallow her. that would be more favorable than this situation. she wanted to be annoyed with Mel. wanted to drag her back out of the room and make her swear to stay put this time. but it was entirely too late for that. Mel had already put on the facade that she was far more confident than she truly feeling. it almost made Regan want to laugh, but she couldn't do that to her. instead all she can do it look between them and hope that the situation resolves itself on its own. though she knew full well that it wouldn't.

and her hope of it resolving in a way that didn't feel mortifying vanishes with the wave of Abbot's hand and the mix of amusement and confusion on his face.

"okay, whoa. no one is in trouble here. relax."

"that's what I tried to tell her." Regan tries to defend… herself? Mel? she wasn't sure at this point but she was trying to salvage whatever she could of this. another movement of the attendings hand has her rolling her eyes at him.

"enough out of you."

there's a look thrown at him that hopefully conveyed that he wasn't helping the situation at all. her arms cross over her chest, putting her in a position that likely looked like his preferred stance. something she was sure he would find amusing, but really only irritated her right now.

"Mel, you're a 3rd year resident. making calls like that is why you're here. if you can't make calls like that we're doing something wrong. breathe."

[zachrp]

ᝰ🚬 𝚉𝙰𝙲𝙷𝚁𝙿 .ᐟ RANDOM TEXT MESSAGE PROMPTS. CHANGE ANY PRONOUNS IF NECESSARY. SOME MATURE THEMES MAY BE PRESENT.

[TXT] : answer the question.

[TXT] : you left your jacket here.

[TXT] : ignore that last message.

[TXT] : must be my fault somehow.

[TXT] : this was a bad idea but i'm doing it anyway.

[TXT] : guess i misunderstood the vibe.

[TXT] : i'm only texting you because i'm drunk.

[TXT] : i can't stop thinking about your hands.

[TXT] : you're not gonna believe this..

[TXT] : i'm blushing shut up.

[TXT] : okay wait no don't answer that.

[TXT] : i didn't say anything because i didn't want to argue.

[TXT] : be honest with me.

[TXT] : are you free tonight?

[TXT] : i'll explain later, just call me now!

[TXT] : i like it when you looked at me like that.

[TXT] : i should stop texting before this escalates.

[TXT] : i keep rereading that message.

[TXT] : are you trying to distract me on purpose.

[TXT] : i hate that you were right.

[TXT] : you'd be so proud of me right now and also disappointed.

[TXT] : cheers to bad decisions.

[TXT] : i had a dream about you.

[TXT] : i thought you were coming?

[TXT] : wow that's crazy.

[TXT] : it's whatever honestly.

[TXT] : your stuff is still here.

[TXT] : open the door.

[TXT] : what are you doing right now?

[TXT] : don't screenshot this.

[TXT] : don't make me ask twice.

[TXT] : i'm grabbing coffee, want one?

[TXT] : what are we?

[TXT] : no really it's fine.

[TXT] : you don't have to lie.

[TXT] : i don't feel great.

[TXT] : don't rush i've only been waiting.

[TXT] : i forgot the grocery list.

[TXT] : don't do this over text.

[TXT] : did i do something wrong?

[TXT] : i don't trust myself around you.

[TXT] : running late sorry.

[TXT] : you make it hard to be good.

[TXT] : i told myself i wouldn't text you tonight.

[TXT] : are you mad at me.

[TXT] : please answer me.

[TXT] : i told you not to do that.

[TXT] : can i come over?

[TXT] : i'm outside.

[TXT] : you're being unfair.

[TXT] : that's not an excuse.

[TXT] : can you stay on the phone with me?

[TXT] : are you busy?

[TXT] : please tell me you're okay.

[TXT] : i think i fucked up.

[TXT] : i need to vent.

[TXT] : do you want food?

[TXT] : this is messing with my head.

[TXT] : i should not be imagining this right now.

[TXT] : are you mad at me?

[TXT] : please say something.

[TXT] : can you lie for me?

[TXT] : i found your keys!

[TXT] : i just thought you'd let me know.

[TXT] : i know you're awake.

[TXT] : stay the night.

[TXT] : you look good and you know it.

[TXT] : this reminded me of you!

[TXT] : this conversation is not helping my self control.

[TXT] : i love how you only respond when it's convenient.

[TXT] : i love you and i hate that i love you.

[TXT] : you left me on read.

[TXT] : i cleared my schedule.

[TXT] : i can't keep doing this.

[TXT] : are you alone?

[TXT] : stuck in traffic.

[TXT] : you could've just said no.

[TXT] : i don't want to be alone.

[TXT] : who are you with?

[TXT] : something has to change.

[TXT] : if you were here right now i'd be in serious trouble.

[TXT] : i'm done.

[TXT] : don't tease me.

[TXT] : i'm getting worried.

[TXT] : oh okay i guess we're not talking anymore.

[TXT] : where are you??

[TXT] : i'm thinking about you.

[TXT] : i hate nights like this without you.

[TXT] : can you come get me?

[TXT] : look up.

[TXT] : i trust you.

[TXT] : i need help.

[TXT] : this is flirting right?

[TXT] : i changed my mind about earlier.

[TXT] : it's fine do whatever you want.

[TXT] : it's not what it looked like, okay?

[TXT] : my brain won't shut up about last night.

[TXT] : please come get me before i make worse choices.

[TXT] : that was not funny.

[TXT] : i'm proud of you.

[TXT] : i don't know why i'm telling you this.

[TXT] : i'm sorry, i should've said something sooner

[TXT] : please don't be mad..

[TXT] : are you coming over or just teasing me?

[TXT] : i won't bother you again.

[TXT] : i almost sent this three times.

[TXT] : did you get home safe?

[TXT] : you don't owe me anything clearly.

[TXT] : i miss you.

[TXT] : guess who i just ran into..

[TXT] : i can't sleep.

[TXT] : i need clarity.

[TXT] : tell me to behave.

[TXT] : okay fine you win.

[TXT] : hello?

[TXT] : you did good.

[TXT] : do you miss me?

[TXT] : i'm bored, entertain me.

[TXT] : are you safe??

[TXT] : you're unbelievable.

[TXT] : i shouldn't have said what i said earlier.

[TXT] : i hope you're asleep because this is embarrassing.

[TXT] : don't ever say that again.

[TXT] : are you flirting with me?

[TXT] : you owe me gas money.

[TXT] : stop avoiding me.

[TXT] : call me when you see this!

[TXT] : you still mad?

[TXT] : can we talk in person?

[TXT] : can i crash at your place?

[TXT] : you're going to get me in trouble.

[TXT] : i'm spiraling.

[TXT] : you're doing this on purpose.

[TXT] : okay i'm done texting now.

[TXT] : you look cute.

[TXT] : glad you had fun.

[TXT] : i'm exhausted.

[TXT] : i'm trying to be respectful but you're not helping.

[TXT] : why would you think that was okay??

[TXT] : i want to move on.

[TXT] : thanks for the heads up i guess.

[TXT] : you left your panties here for a reason didn't you.

[TXT] : you know exactly what you're doing.

[TXT] : please don't tell anyone.

[TXT] : remember when we said we wouldn't do this again.

[TXT] : i can't find my shoes.

[TXT] : do you always do this or just to me?

[TXT] : tell me you don't miss me so i can shut up.

[TXT] : you crossed a line.

[TXT] : you up?

[TXT] : you didn't have to do that.

[TXT] : don't get smug.

[TXT] : i'm on my way!

[TXT] : i should not be saying this.

[TXT] : remind me to tell you later.

[TXT] : come over.

[likethexorcist]

“What an excellent day for an exorcism.”