Jack Abbott getting transfered to Saint Louis for a day and liking it more than the pitt lmao
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Jack was immediately suspicious. I mean reinforced doors, heavily armed guards and killer patients with infamous reputations?
He’d probably assume St. Louis is going to be worse than the Pitt.
Then he’d notice the staff actually seem organized. There are clear protocols, nurses who know their patients, doctors who actually communicate with one another and patients aren’t simply being left to deteriorate.
Okay. Could be worse. He thinks before entering the facility and starting his first day.
MEETING JASON
Jack would initially be extremely cautious.
Jason is enormous, silent, masked, and carrying the aura of someone who could snap a man in half. Probably could. Probably already did.
Jack would instinctively keep his distance at first.
But then Jason simply stares at him and little by little opens up and makes Jack more curious than uncomfortable in his presence.
Jack *smiles and waves at him* : “…Good job, Jason. You were very brave.”
Jason gives him a slow nod in acknowledgment and gives him a small otter wooden figurine in thanks.
Jack would gradually realize Jason is actually remarkably gentle with people he considers friends and Jack would also be fascinated by how much communication Jason manages without speaking. He’d probably think Jason is far more emotionally intelligent than people assume and Jason would quickly become one of his favourite patients.
He keeps the little otter in his breast pocket all night.
MEETING MICHAEL MYERS
Jason is intimidating because he’s visibly huge but Michael is intimidating because he is huge AND quiet. He doesn’t even try to communicate at first and just stares at Abbot like he’s the enemy on a battlefield, even if Jack is only there to look at Michael’s injured arm and to bandage it.
Jack *attempts a conversation* : “Sooo you’re Michael.”
Silence.
Jack *smiles* : “Not a big talker, eh. That’s fine. I’ll just take care of your arm and I’ll leave you alone. Just stay still for me, big guy.”
At least, Michael is not one to bother Jack when he’s working—so that’s something.
But then at the end, Michael unexpectedly gets up, walks into the kitchen, and returns with a plate of food.
He silently hands it to Jack and grunts. Jack stares at the mountain of spaghetti with marinara sauce and cheese like Michael just handed him a bomb.
But Jack eventually accepts it and starts eating while Michael is staring attentively to see if Jack likes it.
The moment Jack is over with his food, Michael serves him again and only grunts for him to eat more. That’s his way of paying Jack back for taking care of him.
After that, Jack would become quite fond of Michael. Big guy’s just a big softie.
MEETING BRAHMS HEELSHIRE
Jack would initially misunderstand the situation. He’d see Brahms wearing his doll mask and assume he’s dealing with someone who genuinely believes he’s a doll.
Then he’d realize: Brahms is a grown man.
The mask is part of his identity.
The actual doll is another person/entity he carries around in his head. Jack would then try to be as reassuring as he can because he knows that it mustn’t be easy for Brahms, having all these thoughts in his head.
Very quickly, Jack would realize Brahms is extremely emotionally dependent on the people he trusts. If Brahms learned to trust Jack, he would follow him around like a puppy and help him in all the ways he possibly can…just for a small praise.
You have to understand that Brahms was abused by his father as a child (kicked and punched for liking ‘girly things’).
He would see a father figure in Jack.
Jack *winks at him* : “Good job, kiddo.”
Brahms *immediately hugs Jack*
MEETING FREDDY KRUEGER
Jack would actually like Freddy. Surprising? Not really. They’re both sarcastic old men, fans of rock n roll and the ‘good old days’ and trauma bonding would be easy. Freddy would take one look at Jack and immediately start making jokes and Jack would immediately respond with dry sarcasm.
Freddy would love that and so would Jack.
Their interactions would become a constant battle of insults.
Freddy: “So what’s with the leg, Doc?”
Jack *shrugs as he examines a piece of wood that Freddy got stuck in his leg* : “What’s with the face, Freddy?”
Freddy *bursts out laughing* : “Hey! At least I still got a face…not like your leg’s gonna grow back.”
Jack *grins* : “1…2…”
He didn’t wait till 3 to get the piece of wood out of Freddy’s leg and Freddy screamed.
“SON OF A B—!”
Jack would probably be one of the few doctors who doesn’t get intimidated by Freddy’s theatrics. Freddy would find that hilarious and Jack would eventually realize that underneath the jokes, Freddy is actually capable of forming attachments.
Freddy *approaches Jack with his hat in hands* : “Hey…so…ya good with kids, right?”
Jack *frowns* : “Huh. I guess. Why?”
MEETING GHOSTFACE (EDDIE MUNSON)
Eddie would probably be the patient Jack connects with fastest. He’s loud, sarcastic, dramatic and anxious underneath it all.
Jack would recognize the defensive humor.
Eddie would probably ramble about: his guitar, D&D, Hawkins, the Upside Down, and the fact that he somehow ended up becoming Ghostface.
Jack would stare at him for several seconds after all that and ask. “You know, I was going to ask if you had any family history of psychiatric illness.”
Eddie *grins* : “Oh yeah. Apparently my dad is Freddy Krueger and abandoned me when I was born. Actually, no. He didn’t know I even existed before we both ended up in this hospital. Sooo…you could say like father like son.”
Jack *blinks* : “…Nevermind. That explains a lot.”
MEETING JACK TORRANCE
This one would make Jack deeply uncomfortable. Not because Torrance is physically intimidating, but because Jack would recognize something familiar in him. Jack initially seems perfectly ordinary, capable of holding a perfectly normal conversation, but then there would be these little cracks.
The anger. The obsession. The references to the hotel.
The way his expression occasionally seems to change when he talks about his family.
Jack : “Do you remember what happened to you at the hotel?”
Torrance *pauses with a drink in hand* : “Some things.”
Jack : “And the things you don’t remember?”
Torrance shrugs and huffs. “Don’t wanna remember them. Perhaps it’s best I don’t.”
He’d also notice that Torrance has moments where he genuinely seems ashamed of what he did. That would make Abbot wonder whether there’s still a part of him capable of rehabilitation.
He’d probably be one of the patients Abbot would want to study most closely.
MEETING BUBBA SAWYER
Jack would initially have absolutely no idea what to do with Bubba. Bubba is huge, he looks terrifying and he has a long history of violence. And yet, once Jack actually meets him, he realizes Bubba is much more docile than he appears.
Bubba might hide behind someone he trusts like Thomas at first, but slowly get out of his shell when Jack would speak to him gently and calmly rather than treating him like a monster.
Bubba *stomach grumbles*
Jack : “You hungry, big fella?”
Bubba nods sheepishly.
Jack *smiles* : “Okay. What do you want?”
Bubba points towards the kitchen.
Jack : “Right. Food. We can work with that.”
Jack would probably be surprised by how gentle Bubba can be when he’s calm. He’d also notice how heavily Bubba depends on family or familiar people.
And then someone would explain that Bubba used to be a cannibal.
Jack *sighs* : “…Of course he is.”
But he would calm down once the staff would explain that they had found a substitute in chicken nuggets. Bubba tried those and was immediately hooked.
Jack *shakes his head* : “Chicken nuggies it is…”
Bubba *happily claps*
MEETING THOMAS HEWITT
At first glance, Jack would see an enormous man, terrifying appearance, chainsaw and violent history…also cannibal.
But then Jack would notice that Thomas avoids eye contact, becomes visibly nervous around strangers and listens carefully when spoken to.
He might even seem embarrassed when someone is frightened of him.
Jack would immediately recognize that there is far more going on beneath the surface and speak to Thomas in a calm, straightforward way. “You don’t have to be afraid of me, big fella. I won’t hurt you.”
Thomas slowly looks at him and Jack would notice the difference between Thomas’s physical presence and his actual demeanor.
He’d probably conclude that Thomas has been conditioned by his environment and family for most of his life...which would make Jack angry. Especially if he learned how the Hewitt family treated him.
Jack might actually become one of the few people who speaks to Thomas as though he’s a person. Thomas would probably become attached to him very quickly and Jack would pretend not to notice.
Jack *grins and fist bumps him when Thomas stays perfectly still for his examination* : “That’s my boy.”
MEETING BO SINCLAIR
Jack would be careful around Bo almost immediately. Not because Bo is openly hostile, but because Jack would recognize the arrogance and manipulative charm underneath the Southern hospitality.
Bo greets him with a grin and a tilt of his cap: “Well, hello there. Ya the new doc’?”
Jack *looks him up and down unimpressed* : “Temporarily.”
Bo *clicks his tongue* : “Shame. We could use somebody with a sense of humor around here.”
Jack *narrows his eyes* : “You killed people for fun.”
Bo *grins* : “And you’ve got a prosthetic leg and an attitude. Everybody’s got problems.”
Jack would actually have to suppress a laugh. He’d hate the fact that Bo is actually funny. He’d also immediately notice how protective Bo is of Vincent.
If Bo started provoking Jack too much, Vincent would probably quietly intervene too.
He’d also be very interested in the Sinclair brothers’ dynamic.
Bo is aggressive and controlling but Vincent is quieter and more withdrawn. Yet there’s an obvious bond between them. Jack would probably conclude that Bo is the way he is because he wants to protect his brother…which would remind him a bit of him and Robby.
MEETING VINCENT SINCLAIR
Jack would probably feel more comfortable with Vincent. Vincent wouldn’t bombard him with questions.
He’d simply observe.
Jack would notice the scars and the mask but wouldn’t stare and that would probably earn Vincent’s trust surprisingly quickly.
Vincent might eventually show Jack some of his artwork and Jack would be genuinely impressed. “You did this? Wow. That’s really pretty.”
Vincent nods and Jack examines it more closely. “You’re good, pal’. Really good.”
Vincent would probably give the tiniest smile at the praise and Jack would quickly realize that Vincent communicates more through actions and art than words.
He’d also notice that Vincent is extremely protective of Bo despite their dysfunctional relationship. Jack thinks Vincent is one of the patients who has the greatest potential for rehabilitation.
MEETING FATHER PAUL HILL
This would be weird for Jack because he wouldn’t expect an actual PRIEST to be one of the patients. Paul would speak politely and thoughtfully and Jack would be suspicious of him because that man seems normal and even more disturbing, he is the only patient who actually thanks him after examining him. “You are a kind man, Jack. Thank you.”
Something about Paul would feel too composed and Jack would think about it for a moment before checking his pulse and almost falling back in shock.
No pulse. No actual pulse. Nothing. Silence.
Paul *tilts his head and smiles knowingly* : “Ah. My apologies. First time meeting a vampire I presume?”
He’d glance down at Paul’s file again.
FATHER PAUL HILL : Priest. Vampire. Former parish priest. Was the only survivor. All the parishioners were found dead.
Jack *slowly closes the file* : “You know, when they told me this place housed murderers, I didn’t expect dead vampire priests to be included.”
Father Paul smiles…but there’s sadness behind it.
Jack *looks at him knowingly* : “Your parishioners. You regret it.”
Father Paul *looks down at his hands and whispers* : “Every day. I truly believed an angel was guiding my hand and that I was bringing people salvation. I told myself that what I was doing was a blessing and that I was giving people something greater than life.” *closes his eyes* “Now I understand that I was simply bringing their end.”
That answer would genuinely catch Jack off guard. He’d probably become one of the patients Jack would actually enjoy having conversations with.
MEETING ESTHER
Jack would be extremely cautious around Esther. She looks like a child, behaves like a child but Jack would quickly notice how carefully she watches adults around her and how quickly she adapts her behavior depending on who’s around.
A true predator behaviour.
Jack would immediately switch into doctor mode. He wouldn’t patronize her and Esther would probably dislike that since she’d attempt to manipulate him.
But Jack would calmly see through it.
Esther *pouts* : “You’re not very nice.”
Jack *doesn’t even glance at her before taking a sample of her blood for tests* : “I’m a doctor, not a birthday clown.”
When she is being difficult, Esther would stare at him and Jack would stare right back.
Neither would blink until she’d eventually smile. “You are VERY handsome for a doctor.”
Jack would not smile back and probably find the comment creepy coming from her. He would be one of the few adults she couldn’t easily manipulate, which would make her simultaneously frustrated and fascinated by him.
MEETING FIVE HARGREEVES
Five would be the one Jack actually bonds with almost immediately. They’re both sarcastic, intelligent and deeply unimpressed by incompetence. Jack is patient though, which you need to be when dealing with Five…especially when Five greets you with an axe in his hands when you first meet him.
Five *look at Jack’s leg* : “What happened?”
Jack *doesn’t look at him as he treats him* : “Lost a leg.”
Five *scoffs* : “Obviously.”
Jack: “Oh. You meant how I lost it? Funny story actually…” And the story would change each time Five asks. But Five would only grin and they’d immediately bond. They’d talk about medicine, time travel, the hospital and everyone else.
Five would tell Jack that St. Louis is insane.
Jack: “I’ve noticed.”
Five: “No. I mean literally insane.”
Jack: “Again, noticed.”
Five would become one of Jack’s favorite people in the hospital and would appreciate that Five likes to talk to him and Five would appreciate that Jack doesn’t treat him like a child. They’d sit together drinking coffee and talk shit about everyone. Five would also tell Jack about the strange things happening beneath the hospital.
Jack *listens carefully* : “So you’re telling me there’s a supernatural cave underneath this hospital that attracts weird people and creatures?”
Five: “Yes.”
Jack *chuckles and shakes his head* : “…And people willingly work here? Okay. I get it now when you called this place literally insane.”
MEETING THE PENNY BROS
Jack would immediately realize these two are not normal patients.
Penny would be the first to approach him. Loud, energetic and curious. Probably asking him twenty questions within thirty seconds. But there would be something about him that would make Jack very nervous.
Pennywise, however, would be his (secret) favourite.
Pennywise *stares at him with a mischievous grin*
Jack: “Do you mind?”
Pennywise *chuckles* : “I’m deciding which part of you I’ll devour first.”
Jack *raises an eyebrow at him* : “And I’m deciding whether your medication needs adjusting. Don’t play with me, Pennywise, ‘cause I bite too.”
Pennywise would laugh and Jack would as well. Pennywise is the funniest of the two for Jack. But then, Jack notices his long sharp teeth. Jack would then be certain that Penny and Pennywise are not to be messed with.
MEETING PINHEAD
Jack would first be told there is a new patient in Maximum Security.
“Don’t solve the puzzle.” One of the nurses tells him.
Jack pauses. “What puzzle?”
The nurse stares at him. “Exactly.”
Jack would be intrigued immediately.
When Jack enters the room however, he doesn’t find someone pacing or behaving erratically. Pinhead stands perfectly still, dressed in his black leather attire, the configuration of his face making Jack stare for a moment longer than he intended.
Jack: “So…you’re Pinhead.”
Pinhead *bows his head* : “That is what they call me.”
Jack glances at the file. “Fitting name. Hellraiser. Interdimensional sadist. Cenobite. Likes chains. That’s one hell of a résumé.”
Pinhead wouldn’t react and Jack would immediately realize something important: Pinhead isn’t crazy. He’s extremely articulate and calm. It surprises him because physically speaking, Pinhead might be the weirdest of them all.
Pinhead actually listens and answers questions intelligently.
‘Funny. The most terrifying thing in this building has the best bedside manners.’ Jack thinks before proceeding with his examination.
Pinhead *smiles at the end and puts tea down between them* : “Hell is just a place where suffering reigns, Doctor Abbot. But so does Earth. Life is pain, but isn’t it the reason for its beauty?”
Abbot is momentarily stunned before he chuckles and replies : “Quite the philosophy. I guess so. By the way, a nurse told me you would offer me to solve a puzzle?”
Pinhead stares at him for a moment with a small smile: “Forgive me, Jack. I am a firm believer that there is no such thing as enough suffering…but in my realm, you are one of the people we call ‘the chosen ones’…for their suffering is never-ending. So no. I will not offer you the box…for you are already the perfect produce of suffering in its most…beautiful form, dear child.”
For once, Abbot has nothing to say and cannot wait to get the hell out of that room.
MEETING THE HEAD NURSE (YOU)
Jack stood on the roof long after his conversation with Pinhead and after his shift had ended. The door slammed shut behind him.
St. Louis looked different from up here.
The hospital grounds stretched beneath him, surrounded by trees, a lake and distant mountains. It was a far cry from the Pitt.
Jack walked towards the edge and stared down.
For a moment, the hospital disappeared. There was only the familiar emptiness in his chest and the strange calm that came with standing somewhere he shouldn’t. Jack remembered another rooftop and another person. Robby. He couldn’t believe it had already been a year since his bike accident.
Jack swallowed and closed his eyes.
Robby wasn’t here anymore.
The wind moved through his hair and for a moment…he considered jumping.
But before he could, a hand slipped into his. Jack froze and his eyes snapped open. He slowly turned his head and saw you standing beside him.
For several seconds, neither of you spoke…then Jack asked. “Who are you?”
You smiled at him. “Head Nurse Y/N. At your service.”
Jack chuckled in disbelief. “Alright, Head Nurse Y/N. Why are you holding my hand?”
You didn’t answer immediately and instead looked towards the edge then back at him.“Because you looked like you needed someone to hold your hand. It is rather high up here…you could easily slip.”
Jack’s expression changed and his eyes lowered towards your joined hands. His jaw tightened and he looked away quickly, blinking a few tears away. His fingers tightened around yours.
“Thank you,” he murmured.
You didn’t answer, but when he took a step back from the edge, you were there to support him.
Then, you heard someone behind you shout: “HEY, ABBOT! YOU WANNA STAY? WE GOT PLENTY OF ROOM!”
Jack turned towards Freddy’s voice and his breath hitched when he saw a lot of the patients he had treated tonight behind the both of you on the roof.
He smiled and his eyes were a little glassy. “You know what? I just might.”
For a moment, nobody said anything then Freddy’s grin widened. “Yeah! That’s what I’m talkin’ about!” He threw an arm around Eddie’s shoulders, nearly making the younger man stumble.
Eddie laughed. “Dude, you can’t just recruit doctors.”
“Why not?” Freddy shot back. “We’re understaffed.”
“You are a patient.”
Freddy scoffed and waved dismissively. “Bah! Details.”
Jack shook his head, but he was smiling.
He looked around at them.
Jason stood a little farther back, hands folded loosely in front of him. When Jack caught his eyes, Jason gave him a small nod. Brahms was beside him, clutching his doll against his chest and smiling beneath his mask. Michael stood near the doorway, silent as always while Penny was practically bouncing on his feet. Pennywise stood beside him, watching Jack with an oddly knowing expression. Bo and Vincent were there too. Vincent gave Jack a quiet nod while Bo smirked.
Jack stared at all of them. “…You people followed me onto the roof?”
Five shrugged. “You were taking too long.”
Penny raised his hand. “I wanted to see if you were actually going to jump!”
The entire group turned towards him and Penny blinked. “What?”
You sighed and shook your head in disbelief. “Penny.”
“What?! We were all thinking it!”
Pennywise sighed and slapped his younger brother on the head. “Idiot.”
Penny glared at him and rubbed the top of his head. “OWW!”
Jack actually laughed and relaxed. Yeah. Maybe life would be good here?
