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Due to a large group of college students getting into an accident, Robby gives you a quick call that he has to extend his shift. You hear the exhaustion and defeat in his tone, so you immediately know what you have to do. You make a large pot of strong coffee and pour it into a large thermos. You also go by a donut shop and buy two dozen boxes for him and his team.
When Ahmad sees you, he lets you in, “It’s crazy in there so be quick,” he says while grabbing a donut for himself.
“Will do! Thanks, Ahmad!”
“Yeah, and thanks for the donut!”
You walk further into the ED, getting closer and closer to the central hub of it all. You see doctors and nurses scrambling left and right.
“Woah,” is all you can say amidst the chaos.
Robby spots you and quickly excuses himself from a speaking with Perlah, “Something happen?”
You shake your head, “No, um, I brought you coffee from home and some donuts for you and the team. Looks like you’re going to have a long night.”
His eyes soften, “Thanks. I know everyone will appreciate a treat after all this chaos,” he says, crossing his arms over his chest.
You can already see how exhausted he is. You reach out and pat his cheek, “I’ll put it in the breakroom,” you tell him.
He nods, “Thank you. I’m sorry I can’t-”
“DOCTOR ROBBY!” Dr. Collins calls for him. The call of his name has him sigh and hang his head low.
You shake your head, “Baby, it’s fine. Really. Go save lives,” you quickly peck his lips, “I love you.”
“I love you. I’ll let you know when I’m coming home,” he says as he starts heading to a room where Samira is shouting for him.
“Sounds good!” you give him a wave and head to the break room. You set his thermos by the coffee maker. You place the donuts on the small table, writing on the lids: ‘For your late night cravings. Keep up the good work, everyone!’ paired with your name.
When you step out of the break room, you nearly run into Frank, “Woah! Robby know you’re here?”
“Yeah, just saw him briefly. Brought some donuts for you guys,” you gesture to the break room.
Frank looks over your shoulder, “Godsend! So happy Robby married you! Truly, the mom of the ER.” he says before heading down the hall.
You scoff, “Thanks?” your eyes follow him confusedly. You shrug and head back towards the entrance.
You salute Ahmad, “Have a good night, Ahamad!”
“Stay safe out there, Y/N!” he says with a wave.
“I’ll try!”
Later that night, you receive a text from Samira, it’s a selfie of her with Collins, some of the residents, Frank, and Princess. They’re all posing with donuts in their mouths.
The text along with it says: THANK YOU FOR THE FUEL, ER MOM!
You text back: anytime! <3
Ever since you and Robby got married, his colleagues and residents have been jokingly calling two to the Parents of the ER. Robby was the stern, tough love parent while you were the very loving and caring one. More often than not, you’d swing by with food for him and his department. You kept up with everyone’s lives, would hang out with them even if Robby couldn’t make it. It was nice though, feeling like his department was your family.
Your phone then rings in your hand and you smile seeing Robby’s name, “Hey.”
“Well, that was a shitshow, but your donuts and coffee definitely make up for it.”
“Yeah? Any casualties?”
Robby lets out a long, tired, deep breath, “Three. It’s…been a long day.”
“But you’re coming home soon, right?”
He sighs again, “Yeah, in a bit.” he pauses, “Got some paperwork to fill out but I’ll be home. Thirty minutes, hopefully unless Gloria comes to chew my ass again.”
“I’ll leave you to it then.”
“Wait.”
“Hm?”
“You know I love and appreciate you, right?”
You snort, “I know, Michael.”
“No, sweetheart, I’m serious. You’ve taken all of this in stride even before we got married. And you treat my team so well. I just want you to know that it doesn’t go unnoticed by me or anyone here. Thank you for not only taking care of me but everyone who works in my department.”
You shrug even though he can’t see you, “You guys take care of everyone else, someone has to take care of you guys, right?”
Robby chuckles, “Spoken like such a mom.”
“God, I thought you hated when they called us that!”