Hearts Under Contact

"Anne, we need you in ward A14," Callie called out to Anne, who was taking off her uniform. Her shift had ended, and she was about to head to Frank's family dinner.

"I thought I was done for the day?" Anne asked.

"Doctor Williams needs you there," Callie explained before leaving the changing room.

Anne sighed, lightly tapping her head. She put her uniform back on.

"I need to call Frank and let him know I'll be late," she said to herself. She took out her phone and dialed his number.

"Hello?" Frank answered on the first ring.

"Hey, Frank, I'm sorry but I won't make it on time. An emergency came up, so I'll be late," Anne explained.

"It's okay, Anne," Frank replied with a sigh. "I'll call Mom and let her know. We'll reschedule everything."

"Thanks, hun," Anne said, preparing to hang up.

"Wait," Frank said before she could. "You didn't tell me you love me or call me by my sweet name."

Anne smiled. "Okay, I love you, my sugar fairy."

"I love you too, my fairy angel," Frank replied. Anne kissed the phone and hung up, putting it back in her bag. She then headed to the ward to check on the emergency. When she arrived, the door was slightly open.

"Doctor Williams?" she called out.

"Come in, Anne," the doctor said, not turning around from the patient.

Anne stepped in and closed the door behind her.

"Mr. Salvador, how are you doing?" she asked the patient, who gave a weak smile. She sat down next to him.

"Anne, Mr. Salvador has something to tell you," Doctor Williams said.

Mr. Salvador looked at her seriously. "Anne, I believe you know about my condition?"

She nodded. "Yes, I do."

"I've been in this hospital for a few days now, and every day you've checked on me. I appreciate it," he said with a strained smile. Anne knew something wasn't right.

"So, sir, how can I help you?" she asked cautiously.