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Look at the adorable work here! @alj4890 was the winner of the commission from @bayleedrawsx after our Tobias Carrick Appreciation week, and here is the adorable result!
Thanks so much for sharing this adorable artwork with us!
Look at this!!!
This is the beautiful artwork I won for participating in @tobias-carrick-appreciation-week by the extrememly talented @bayleedrawsx She created this perfect image of my OTP Tobias Carrick x Chris Valentine from my fic, The Date
A big, huge thank you to @jerzwriter and @bayleedrawsx for this. I LOVE it so much!!!!!!!!🥰😍🤗
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Two Upcoming Reblog Games
Hey there! In an attempt to increase fandom engagement and spur creativity, I'm starting two reblog games.
One is narrow in scope, but the other is open to the entire Pixelberry fandom. They will begin tomorrow and this upcoming Thursday, respectively. Please let me know if you'd like to be tagged in one or both. They are open to everyone! Even if you don't wish to be tagged, reblogs for signal boosts are appreciated!
Totally Tobias Tuesday
This was an idea born of a conversation with @alj4890. It will be a small audience, but it's a little fun for Tobias stans to get to know each other's versions of the character we learned so little about in canon better. You don't need to have a Tobias pairing to participate in most weeks. This one may be bi-weekly. We'll see how it goes; these are both works in progress! 😊
Top Three Thursday
This will be open to all Pixelberry Choices fandoms. Some weeks may be about you (i.e., your three favorite Choices stories, LIs, tropes, etc.) Other weeks will be about your parings/ MC / OCs (i.e., three things your OTP will never agree on, the three characters who can always make your MC laugh, etc.) Again, this is a work in progress... we'll see where it goes.
Not a lot of rules...
You will be able to make your replies as simple or complex as you like. Just write your answers in a reblog, or create an edit, moodboard, headcanon, fic, etc... whatever you're comfortable with!
I'm tagging some people who may be interested - this was really random so please, I'm sorry if I missed anyone! Let me know if you want to be tagged. Reblogs for signal boosts are appreciated!
@animesuck3r @annoyingmillenialnewbie @crazy-loca-blog @differenttyphoonwerewolf @doriopenheart @genevievemd @inlocusmads @gryffindordaughterofathena @jamespotterthefirst @kingliam2019 @liaromancewriter @lucy-268 @openheartforeverinmyheart @potionsprefect @quixoticdreamer16 @rookiemartin @secretaryunpaid @sophxwithers @tessa-liam @trappedinfanfiction @annfg8 @binny1985 @coffeeheartaddict2 @peonierose @ofmischiefandmedicine @mydemonsdrivealimo @youlookappropriate @headoverheelsforramsey @queencarb @cryomyst @cariantha @dr-colossal-pita @icecoffee90 @kyra75 @storyofmychoices @lilyoffandoms @missameliep @twinkleallnight
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UPDATE:
Hey everyone! @beyondsimsreality has graciously asked us to allow the prize to be passed on to another creator. So, the prize will now be awarded to @alj4890! Congratulations! :)
PRIZE WINNER
It was never announced - because it was decided after the event was already in place - then life happened, and I forgot. But I still wanted to do it. Anyone who submitted any material to TCAW was entered in a raffle for one minimalist chibi commission from @bayleedrawsx. It's for any two characters, but one must be Tobias.
And the winner of this prize is:
Congrats @beyondsimsreality!
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PRIZE WINNER
It was never announced - because it was decided after the event was already in place - then life happened, and I forgot. But I still wanted to do it. Anyone who submitted any material to TCAW was entered in a raffle for one minimalist chibi commission from @bayleedrawsx. It's for any two characters, but one must be Tobias.
And the winner of this prize is:
Congrats @beyondsimsreality!
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Tobias Carrick Appreciation Week
April 2023 Masterlist
A big thank you to all who participated in this event!! It was a lot of fun, and received far more submissions than I imagined! If the fandom is still intact, maybe we'll do it again next year!
Day 1: The Past
Day 2: The Hopkins Years and Beyond
Day 3: Open Heart Book 2
Day 4: Open Heart Book 3
Day 5: After Hours: Romance & Personal Life
Day 6: Dr. Tobias Carrick, MD
Day 7: All About the Future
Day 8: Creator Masterlists & Anything Goes!
Thank you to all who participated: @alj4890 @trappedinfanfiction @coffeeheartaddict2 @jerzwriter @beyondsimsreality @headoverheelsforramsey @hopelessromantic1352 @lucy-268 @peonyblossom @liaromancewriter
#tobias carrick#tobias carrick appreciation week#open heart#open heart choices#choices open heart#choices the stories you play#playchoices#tcaw#tcaw masterlist
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Encourage a Writer Week
Okay, so I just found out that April 10th is "National Encourage a Young Writer Day". I think this is more for children BUT who says we can't make it "young at heart" or a week instead of a day? (Since this is literally beyond last minute, I thought a week might be better than a day). I'm kind of creating this event as I'm writing this post, so if anything doesn't make sense, please just let me know.
Here are some ideas on how you could celebrate (feel free to message me with others that I can add)
💛 Try to read at least one piece of writing from the fandom each day this week. If you like it please consider reblogging it and leaving a comment. (Writers are totally fine with emojis, gifs, or just a simple "i love this")
💛 Reblog writer's masterlists
💛 Send encouraging messages to writer's inboxes saying what you like about their writing (maybe ask questions about their MCs/OCs)
💛 See a fic with less than 20 notes? Give it some love
💛 Try to find one or two new writers this week to support
💛 Reblog your favorite old fics by writers and give them new encouragement on it
💛 Share your favorite scene, quote, story, etc with the writer
💛 Send shout-outs here for writers
💛 Literally anything that is positive and can encourage writers
Let's take this week to try to encourage writers in this fandom. If the week goes well, I can host a encouragement week for other kinds of creators.
Any encouragement that I'm tagged in I will reblog throughout the week: @choicesfandomappreciation 💛
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Hey there!
All 8 daily masterlists have been posted. While I try not to miss anyone, I am human! So if I missed any submission, please let me know before tomorrow so I can add it.
The full masterlist will be posted tomorrow!
Thank you to all who participated!
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TCAW Day 8: Creator Masterlists, Closing Thoughts & Everything Else
Edits and Fanart
TCAW Gratitude Post 2 | Tobias Carrick x F!MC - creations by @storyofmychoices @liaromancewriter @takemyopenheart @bayleedrawsx @secretaryunpaid @doriopenheart @cariantha @jamespotterthefirst @a-crepusculo @peonyblossom submitted by @jerzwriter
Fanart with Fanfic
And the Winner Is? | Tobias Carrick, Ethan Ramsey - art by @/artbyainna fic by @jerzwriter
TCAW Gratitude Post | Tobias Carrick, other characters - creations by @mydemonsdrivealimo @bayleedrawsx @lilyoffandoms @storyofmychoices submissions by @icecoffee90 @jerzwriter
Fanfic
Begin Again | Ethan Ramsey x F!MC, Tobias Carrick - @liaromancewriter
Meeting the Family | Tobias Carrick x F!MC - @alj4890
Masterlists
Tobias x Casey Wedding Wednesday Masterlist - @jerzwriter
Profiles
"My" Tobias Carrick Profile - @jerzwriter
Text Edit
Wrong Number | Tobias Carrick, Ethan Ramsey by @headoverheelsforramsey
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TCAW - Gratitude Post Part 2
Again, they will never be my most popular pairing, but these are just some of the gifts fandom friends have made or had made for Tobias and Casey. Each one brought a smile to my face and will always be precious to me.
From the top left: Tobias present - @storyofmychoices; Tobias/Casey in beer garden - @liaromancewriter ; Tropical edit - @takemyopenheart; Winter Edit - @liaromancewriter; Holiday Chibi - from @storyofmychoices, by @bayleedrawsx; Be With You Moodboard - @secretaryunpaid; Tobias x Casey Edit - @doriopenheart; Tobias, Casey & Samantha Edit - @doriopenheart; Wedding edits - @cariantha; Tobias Edit @doriopenheart; Carrick Family Holiday Edit - @jamespotterthefirst; Casey & Tobias Art - @a-crepusculo; Tobias & Casey Moodboard - @peonyblossom
#tobias carrick appreciation week#tobias carrick#edits#fanart#day 8 submission#anything goes#storyofmychoices#liaromancewriter#takemyopenheart#bayleedrawsx#secretaryunpaid#doriopenheart#cariantha#jamespotterthefirst#a-crepesculo#peonyblossom#jerzwriter
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TCAW Day 7: The Future
#tobias carrick appreciation week#tobias carrick#day 7 submission#all about the future#headcanon#jerzwriter
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TCAW - Gratitude Post Part 1
I know that Tobias & Casey will never be my most popular pairing, but I adore them, and I know there is something special about them. That has been made abundantly clear to me because several other creators have included them in their own worlds in some way. I want each of you to know... you have NO IDEA how honored and happy that made me. I always say it's not about big numbers of notes; it's about knowing you impacted someone somehow and bringing my crazies into YOUR worlds? That leaves me humbled. THANK YOU! So very much!
Jensen x Bryce hanging with besties Tobias x Casey - by @mydemonsdrivealimo
The way I fucking squealed at my desk when I received this. Seriously, had to make up a story for my co-worker. lol Only MJ and I know the freaking amazing backstories we have for these friends. I loved Bryce x Jensen before, but now, we're family! I have GOT to bring some of that AU to the page, whether Jensen dropping a "Condoms Prevent Mini-Vans" T-shirt on Casey's desk or THE ICE SKATING! dfkadsjadsifdkfjdskj!!!!! THE ICE SKATING!!!! It's just too good. Thank you, MJ! :)
Bryce & Joshua being silly with Tobias & Casey - art by @bayleedrawsx, commission by @icecoffee90
Another one that just made me squeal! The idea of these four handing out and Casey and Joshua being their goofy little selves just warmed my heart! This commission will always be precious to me!
Open Heart Drabble by @lilyoffandoms
Valentine's Day Drabble by @lilyoffandoms
More squealing. Y'all have made me squeal a lot! lol But I was so excited when I read this adorably fun drabble, Ethan x Merida, meet up with Bryce x Olivia, and Tobias x Casey - the idea of these three worlds converging is as much fun as it sounds. But I have to wonder if poor Olivia agrees! (Ethan, too, for that matter lol) Lily, I'm forever grateful to you for creating the first, and indulging me in the second!
Texting Gone Wrong by @storyofmychoices
And thanks to @lilyoffandoms genius, we were treated to this masterpiece by @storyofmychoices. OMG, I laughed SO HARD. I felt for poor, sweet Olivia, but I laughed SO HARD. lol This was/is/always will be the best! I love that we've intertwined our little worlds!
Seriously, to all four of you, I have these tucked away and pull them out on rainy days to bring a smile to my face. They mean so much to me.
#tobias carrick appreciation week#tobias carrick#day 8 submission#anything goes#fanart#fanfics#mydemonsdrivealimo#icecoffee90#lilyoffandoms#storyofmychoices#jerzwriter
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TCAW - #7 The future
For @tobias-carrick-appreciation-week
Professional
After Celia accepted the position as head of the diagnostic team, Tobias helped her by being co-head of the team for some time while she found her footing.
As Celia really took the position as her own, Tobias stepped down to being a regular member again.
He really enjoyed being on the team and working on some of the best cases from around the country.
Outside the team, Tobias kept developing his own skills as a doctor. There was always new developments in technology, medications and treatments, so he always tried to stay on top of it.
Eventually, Tobias also wrote a book on the cure they made for the maitotoxin together with the others who worked on it.
Tobias started doing more projects of his own. He always worked with patients, that was something he couldn't completely step away from, but he wanted to learn more, and the maitotoxin attack really prompted him to work on more diseases where there were little to no treatment.
Personal
(To be filled later)
#tobias carrick appreciation week#tobias carrick#day 7 submission#all about the future#headcannon#trappedinfanfiction
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TCAW - #6 Being a doctor
For @tobias-carrick-appreciation-week
(More under the cut)
Life as a doctor:
Tobias always wanted to make his own way doing something else than the rest of his family, and even though they were disappointed at first, they supported his decision and his career choice.
At the beginning of his career, Tobias was mostly focused on himself, always trying to get on top. It was a frustrating time for everyone around him, and he certainly didn't get a lot of friends. It got better eventually, but he still had a reputation for a while.
Tobias is especially interested in the mysteries of the human body. How, why, what... It gave him so much motivation to solve those questions, and whenever there were no cases to look at, he went for the action and the trauma part of the hospital. Anything that could keep his mind and his hands busy really.
He made a name for himself in the medical community, and that and his charming personality always helped during different events.
#tobias carrick appreciation week#tobias carrick#day 6 submission#dr tobias carrick#headcannon#trappedinfanfiction
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TCAW Day 7: All About the Future
Edits
The Carrick Family | Tobias Carrick x F!MC, their daughters by @jerzwriter
Edits with Fanfic
Toby x Navaeh | Tobias Carrick, Jr. x Navaeh Ramsey by @beyondsimsreality
Fanart
Daddy's Rays of Sunshine | Tobias Carrick and his daughters - art by @bayleedrawsx submitted by @jerzwriter
Fanart with Fanfic
A Carrick Family Easter | Tobias Carrick x F!MC, The Carrick Girls - art by @/artbyainna fic by @jerzwriter
The Perfect Gift | Tobias Carrick x F!MC, Baby Carrick - art by @/artbyainna fic by @jerzwriter
Tobias & his Lovely Ladies | Tobias Carrick x F!MC, their daughters - art by @/artbyainna fic by @jerzwriter
Fanfics
A Glimpse | Tobias Carrick x F!MC - @alj4890
Jealousy, Jealousy | Tobias Carrick, Ethan Ramsey - @peonyblossom
A Little Detour: The Elopement | Tobias Carrick x F!MC - @jerzwriter
Weekend at Hopkins | Tobias Carrick, Ethan Ramsey - @coffeeheartaddict2
Headcanon
The Future - @trappedinfanfiction
The Future - @jerzwriter
#open heart#open heart choices#choices open heart#tobias carrick appreciation#day 7#all about the future#day 7 masterlist
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TCAW - #2 Hopkins years
For @tobias-carrick-appreciation-week
Hopkins
After Brown, Tobias felt like he needed a new challenge and a new place to discover.
He knew he wanted to go to another top school, and Johns Hopkins stood out to him. He had read a lot about the school and heard about it from other students and he was intrigued.
Even so, getting in was the easy part, because med school was definitely much more of a challenge than undergrad. But Tobias thrived, always looking forward to the next challenge.
Ethan
He met Ethan at orientation. He wouldn't have really given him much of his time if it wasn't due to the faculty.
It was a surprise at first which neither of the guys appreciated and they started to mock the decision. Both thinking this would be it and then they would just go different ways afterwards.
But as the tour went on, the two realized they had much more in common than just being on top of their classes and at the end they had already somewhat become friends.
The bond grew stronger and the friendly competition between them started already at the beginning, which made both stronger.
However, as the time went by, the competition lead to the the friendship going sour and resentment began to grow.
Erica Brooks
They met Erica Brooks at the beginning of med school. She was a to the two of them, and another challenger for the top spots.
It was Ethan who first started to get to know her, and the two of them quickly bonded. First as friends, then eventually they got together.
Ethan was head over heels for her at the time and in the beginning, Tobias was happy for him.
However, as Erica came over to the apartment more and more, Tobias got to know her too and something just clicked.
He didn't want to act on the feeling at first, still wanting to respect his friendship with Ethan, but the resentment grew as they got further in their studies and Ethan just always seemed to be one step ahead. Tobias got jealous.
One day, he just couldn't stop himself and sent her a text. He didn't even expect her to reply, but when she did, he felt satisfaction of finally winning something, and the two just continued.
The feelings between them continued to grow and eventually Erica broke up with Ethan, telling him she had fallen for someone else. And when Ethan saw her together with Tobias, he felt betrayed. And Tobias certainly didn't help, using his relationship with Erica for all it was worth in front of him and their friendship was never the same.
The end
The final few strings holding the friendship with Ethan together got severed when Tobias deleted the message from Naveen. He wasn't thinking straight, too mad that Ethan again ended up on top. And afterwards there were nothing that could save the relationship.
Around the same time, Erica broke up with him. She felt he was too focused on everything else and Tobias agreed, he really didn't feel ready for a proper relationship and the two parted. The two took some time away from each other, but found their way back to a friendship after med school.
Afterwards Tobias threw himself completely into his studies, applications and interviews. He was determined to become a good doctor, he would show everyone that he could make a name for himself.
Residency
Tobias never expected to end up in Boston, just like his old friend, but by coincidence an offer from Mass Kenmore showed up and Tobias couldn't say no.
He completely focused on his work, he would show everyone that he could be the best.
#tobias carrick appreciation week#tobias carrick#day 2 submission#the hopkins years#headcannon#trapped in fanfiction
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Begin Again
Premise: Cassie needs closure on the events of the poison attack.
Book: Open Heart
Pairing: Ethan Ramsey x F!MC (Cassie Valentine); feat. Tobias Carrick
Rating/Category: Teen. Angsty Fluff.
Words: 2,100
A/N: Submission for @aprilchallenge prompt "sunshine" and for @tobias-carrick-appreciation-week - Day 8.
The hallowed halls of Boston’s Trinity Church were solemn as befitted the occasion. The morning sun shone through the stained glass windows above the sanctuary, casting a kaleidoscope of colors across the wall. Under the soaring ceiling, painted decorations, colorful mosaics and vibrant murals brought home the sacred nature of worship.
The reverend presiding over the Easter Sunday service spoke of redemption, forgiveness and a chance to live a better life. Cassie Valentine bowed her head in prayer, letting the serene words from the sermon wash over her troubled thoughts.
Six months ago, she had been on death’s door, waiting for the poison coursing through her body to claim another victim. Cassie hadn’t fully realized how precious life was until that moment.
Over time, she had come to accept what she couldn’t change and thought she had forgiven herself for her role in the events leading up to that moment. As the choir's voices rose in song, she wondered if the words were divinity’s way of telling her it was time to move on.
When she stepped up to the altar to receive Communion, she felt the peace she’d been seeking warm her insides. And yet, a niggling sense of disquiet remained as she buttoned up her red spring coat, the thick material flaring around her knees, and headed home.
There was one more step she needed to take to begin again.
Two days later, Cassie swiped her card and pushed the handle to slide open the doors to the diagnostic team’s office. She’d just finished her half-shift in the ICU when she received a page from Ethan.
“Do we have a case?” she asked, sitting in the visitor’s chair across from his desk.
He glanced up from the computer screen and removed the reading glasses perched on the bridge of his nose.
“No, but your labs are back,” he said, picking up a patient file and flipping it open.
Ethan had been running Cassie’s bloodwork every month since the attack. The treatment she and Rafael had received was experimental, and there was no telling how long it would hold or what was the long-term effect.
As he’d done during the poison attack, Ethan took over as her treating physician, monitoring her labs and scans for any signs of change.
“Your white blood cell count and ESR are slightly elevated,” he said, handing her a printout of the test results. “But within the accepted range. So it might just be due to the cold you were battling last week.”
Cassie scanned the results and noted the pathologist’s comments at the bottom of the page. All clear, she sighed in relief.
“There’s still residual scarring on your lungs.” He glanced at his computer monitor.
Ethan swiveled the screen sideways so she could see the X-ray scan. He pointed to the faint shadowy lines, circling the area with the laser pointer on his pen. “But it’s less than it was before, so….”
Cassie hid a smile at his objective tone. Technically, it was frowned upon for physicians to treat their families and loved ones. But no one dared tell Dr. Ramsey whom he could or couldn’t take on as a patient. Not that she wanted anyone else in charge of her care.
“…using the inhaler for now, especially if you feel your chest tightening after a run,” he continued. “Don’t let things exacerbate. You might think you’re fine, but your body doesn’t.”
Cassie listened to Ethan while reading the radiologist’s report. She asked him a few questions and felt satisfied with her progress. But something had been bothering her since church on Sunday, and she decided to just ask him.
“Hey, Ethan?” she began, hesitant about his reaction knowing their relationship. “How much do you know about the chemical composition of the antidote? Did Carrick talk to you about it at all?”
He stilled, a worried look gathering in his blue eyes. Cassie thought he might not respond, but he nodded as if coming to an agreement with himself.
“I know enough,” he said. “Organic chemistry has never been my strong suit. But I met Carrick while you were on medical leave. He explained what went into developing the antidote and the potential side effects, as he understood them.”
He stopped, seemingly lost in thought, tapping his fingers against the desk. Cassie started to prompt him, but then his eyes snapped into hers.
“What is this really about, Cassie?” Ethan queried.
Cassie wanted to shrug it off, but the feeling of disquiet that had persisted the last couple of weeks wouldn’t let her.
“Do you ever get that feeling of something left unfinished?” When he nodded slowly, she kept going. “I’ve been trying to put what happened behind me, but I’ve realized I can’t do that until I understand how I’m still alive.”
She stood up and started pacing in front of his desk, needing an outlet for the stress and frustration trapped inside her.
“It’s like I’m missing a piece of the puzzle. I was there, but it felt like it was happening to someone else,” Cassie stressed, willing him to understand. “But I can’t reconcile everything in my head. Until I have all the answers, I’ll never move on. I’ll always be that person with sunken eyes in a shapeless hospital gown, waiting to find out if I’ll ever see the sun rise again.”
“Okay,” was all he said before picking up his phone and tapping on the screen.
“What are you doing?” Cassie asked, confused at his non-reaction.
“Getting you answers,” he said, not looking up from the phone. “Carrick has an outpatient clinic on Friday. It’s the earliest he’s available. He says he can fit you in around one o’clock.”
“You texted Tobias? I’m surprised you have his number saved,” she mused, tapping one finger against her lips. “Are you friends now?”
“Not quite. He’s listed under ‘Asshole’ in my contacts,” Ethan smirked, making Cassie laugh. “Go see him. Get the answers you need. I’ll get someone to cover your patients.”
Cassie took a taxi to Mass Kenmore’s facility across town on Friday. Morning rounds had run over, and she didn’t want to take a chance on the subway. It was almost time for her appointment when she checked in with the receptionist at the outpatient clinic.
Tobias must have given the nursing staff advance notice. They didn’t ask questions or have her complete a patient intake form. Cassie had just sat down in the waiting room when they called her name and escorted her to an exam room.
“Doctor Valentine, what a surprise,” Tobias drawled once the door closed behind her.
He stood behind a desk, arms folded across his chest and a wolfish grin on his lips. It was the same one Cassie remembered from that long-ago softball game.
“Is it really a surprise if I’m listed in your appointment calendar?” she countered, crossing the linoleum floor to stand before him, her chin raised stubbornly.
She was grateful to him for saving her life, but his pompous attitude always rubbed her the wrong way.
“It is, knowing who set up that appointment,” he said. His hazel eyes glittered with amusement. “I don’t know what was more shocking. Ethan reaching out after all these months or him texting me for a favor.”
“It surprised me too,” Cassie admitted. “But he knew it was important to me.”
Tobias didn’t speak; he just stared at her. Cassie could read the calculation in his eyes. Rumors about her and Ethan had swirled between the two hospitals even before his grand declaration a couple of months ago.
Despite how circumspect they were in the hospital, Cassie still received the occasional side looks and heard whispers from those that didn’t know them. She was prepared for Tobias to say something snide, but he surprised her with his following words.
“Well, I’m glad to help. Please,” Tobias said, indicating the visitor’s chair.
Gone was the arrogant competitor who seemed to savor the thrill of the chase and the win. In his place was a warm and considerate doctor with friendly eyes, someone she wouldn’t mind knowing.
“So, you had questions about the antidote?” He folded his hands on the desktop and gazed at her expectantly.
“Yes. Lately, I keep reliving that day and what happened to the others and me. My labs are consistently clear, and there are still lingering symptoms of pneumonitis. Nothing too serious. Still, there are times I wake up in the middle of the night, unable to breathe, a familiar crawling sensation under my skin.”
“It’s likely psychosomatic,” he said gently. “Ethan sent over your file. From what I could see, there are no signs of the maitotoxin. The compound did what it was designed to do. It prevented the maitotoxin from spreading further and attaching to your plasma membranes. Gave your body time to focus on flushing the toxins out.”
Cassie pursed her lips. “Could you walk me through the process of the antidote and how it works? Understanding the nitty-gritty might help me feel more in control of my health.”
Tobias watched her from across the desk with a considering look. And then he leaned back in his chair, locking his hands behind his head.
“Okay. How good are you at chemistry?”
Cassie made a face. It was not her best subject in college or medical school. Tobias must have read her thoughts, for he chuckled good-naturedly.
“You really are Ethan’s protégé, aren’t you?” he snorted. “The man’s a certified genius, but put complex chemical formulas on the screen, and it might as well be a foreign language.”
“Patients don’t care if you can read chemical formulas,” she argued. “All they want is for someone to listen and to find a way to help them.”
“Two peas in a pod,” he smiled, shaking his head.
He straightened in his chair and turned to face the computer in the corner. He placed his right hand on the mouse and pulled the keyboard closer.
“I’ve been tweaking the formula for the compound in my free time,” he explained, his long fingers drifting across the keys of the keyboard. “We didn’t have time to test it before for obvious reasons, but there’s potential to use the antidote for other toxins. Okay. Here we go.”
Cassie scanned the three-dimensional chemical structure displayed on the screen. There were notations of chemical symbols overlaid on the design. Some she recognized quickly, but others she’d need to look up in the periodic table. She read the observations listed on the side of the screen and realized that Rafael was Patient A and she was Patient B.
She listened attentively as Tobias took her through the steps and the team’s observations from bloodwork done as the toxin was being flushed out of their systems. She smiled in gratitude when he answered her questions patiently, taking the time to explain the minutiae.
By the time they were done, Cassie felt calmer and more settled than she had in a long time.
“Thank you,” she said as he walked her out. “I don’t know if I’ve said this before, but thank you for giving me another chance at life.”
“Medicine’s a team effort,” he said, facing her as they stood in the hallway leading to the main reception.
A lifetime ago, she remembered running down that hallway with Baz, making their escape while Tobias and the security guard chased after them. His lips twisted in a wry grin as if reading her thoughts.
“Besides, the fifty-year Glenfiddich your brother sent me was thanks enough,” he remarked. “Don’t know if I’ve ever had scotch quite that old or that smooth.”
Cassie hid her surprise. She had no idea Max even knew who Tobias was beyond the basics. He certainly hadn’t mentioned this to her.
“Take care, Cassie,” Tobias said, patting her arm. “If you have more questions, you know how to reach me.”
With that, he stepped away and walked back toward the outpatient clinic.
Cassie strode past the reception, laughing inside at the perplexed look on the security guard’s face as he tried to place her.
She exited the hospital and crossed the street to a small green square with wooden benches set back from the walking path. She thought it must be a popular spot for the hospital, noting various individuals in white coats and scrubs enjoying the spring day.
Finding an unoccupied bench, she sat down and turned her face towards the sun, letting its warmth fill her with contentment and the will to start anew without fear.
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