The Next Day...
"Beeeeeelllllleeeeeee!"
The loud, drawn-out shout echoed across the parking lot. Before Eli could even turn off his ignition, a blur of scrubs flashed past his driver's side window. Allen lunged forward, catching Belle in a dramatic, sweeping hug right as she stepped away from the passenger door.
"How was your first day back?" Allen beamed, finally letting her go after Belle gave his shoulder a firm, gentle pat. "Did you survive? Did you manage to finish everything?"
"I did perfectly fine, Allen," Belle smiled, her voice slightly strained as she tried to smooth down her uniform. "E-Eli was incredibly patient while showing me the ropes."
"That's a relief! I actually wanted to steal you for dinner last night, but an emergency came up in the ER. Anyway, good luck today! Knock 'em dead!" Without warning, he snatched another quick bear hug, spinning on his heel and dashing toward the main entrance like a bolt of lightning.
