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Post by euphoria on May 15, 2007 21:32:02 GMT -5
"Well I mean, style before practicality, right?" She said, still kidding. She wasn't one of those crazy fashionable people who spend thousands of dollars on designer shoes. Sure she spoiled herself once in a while with a small shopping spree, but nothing too extravagant. "That is something that I do envy...men not having to worry about wearing heels. I'm glad you think its courageous of us, I personally think its silly, but I'll do it anyway."
She nodded when he said that New York sounded like a nice place to live. "It really is. You should visit if you get the chance...I mean its definitely worth going to, and seeing at least once. And I agree completely; Seattle Grace is a wonderful hospital. It has his moments though, as do all hospitals I suppose, but I certainly do enjoy working here and don't regret my choice to do my residency at this particular place."
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Post by jmkgeb on May 16, 2007 17:21:38 GMT -5
Mike laughed as she mentioned style before practicality. Had only just met her but had already gathered that she wouldnt take that rule to any extremes. "Well I'm sure no one would blame you if you changed your mind, whatever you feel comfortable with" Having worked with enough nurses he knew that traditional comfort wasnt always what was comfortable for the woman. They might be in incredibly uncomfortable shoes, but if they felt they looked good, they felt comfortable.
"I have always wanted to visit New York, it seems like one of those things that everyone should do at least once" He told her. "I know what you mean about this place, I havent regretted the move either"
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Post by euphoria on May 16, 2007 17:47:14 GMT -5
"Well I guess I would wear them more often, since I don't do a lot of running around in this hospital, and don't partake in surgeries often so therefore wouldn't have to be on my feet for long periods of time." Was she actually talking to him about wearing heels? She suddenly felt bad for him...bad that she was making him listen to her ramble about heels, one of the most trivial things imaginable.
"Yes, it really is," she said in full agreement when he stated that New York seemed to be one of those places that everyone should visit at least once in their life. "Its not far from Chicago either, so if you are ever visiting home, you should visit New York. Lovely place really!" She smiled as he said that he didn't regret working here either. "The people here at the hospital are very kind, and we have some of the greatest doctors who can teach us so many things." By 'us', she was referring more to herself, since he was already a doctor, but that didn't mean he didn't learn anything from those more experienced than them...it just meant that she had more to learn because she was still only a resident.
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Post by jmkgeb on May 16, 2007 20:07:01 GMT -5
"I guess that makes sense, can't imagine anyone wearing heels in an 8 hour surgery, but who knows someone might surprise me" Mike said with a smile. He was beginning to wonder if he should be talking about shoes this much. She had only mentioned her heels briefly and yet they had created a conversation about them. He hoped she wasnt getting bored and wishing the elevator would hurry. He was enjoying their conversation.
He nodded agreeing with her statement about the other doctors. "There really are some great doctors here, I was lucky to get the fellowship I did, really do get a chance to learn a lot" He agreed.
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Post by euphoria on May 16, 2007 20:19:15 GMT -5
"Never a dull moment here at Seattle Grace; expect the unexpected. Whether its wearing heels in a surgery, or chasing a patient all over the hospital...it certainly keeps everyone on their toes." She was trying to drop the issue about shoes; he was a guy, he probably had absoloutely no interest in talking about heels, and yet he was being very polite about it, something she was appreciative, as well as extrememely embarrassed about.
"I know what you mean. I'm working under Doctor Grayson, do you know her? Anyway, she is my boss and amazing at her job. I'm very grateful to be learning so much from her."
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Post by jmkgeb on May 16, 2007 20:35:00 GMT -5
"Definitely is unexpected" Mike agreed, restraining himself from continuing their discussion of heels by referencing her comment of keeping people on their toes. He thought if he mentioned it anymore she, as a psychiatrist, might think he had a shoe fetish or something.
"Yes I do know Dr. Grayson, I actually probably know her daughter better" He said with a smile thinking it was odd. Then he immediately thought of how she could have misinterpreted that, if she didnt know about Julianna's daughter, Natalie might think they were dating. Then the realization that he cared if Natalie thought he was seeing someone hit him, causing him to delay speaking as he realized he did in fact want her to know he was single.
"I mean, her young daugter, just a kid" Mike said, his heart nearly stopping as he realized he could have just sounded like a pedophile in that statement, not making a good first impression. He started trying to think of things to say, to sound less like a creep, and hopefully not make her run from the elevator.
"I mean, she stops by, and I've seen her walking around the hospital..." He said hoping he sounded less like a pervert.
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Post by euphoria on May 16, 2007 20:58:24 GMT -5
Even though Natalie knew full when that Julianna had a young daughter, when he said that he knew her daughter very well, for some reason, she thought that Gabby was older than she actually was, and disappointment took over. Why? Well, she hadn't really thought about it before now, and the reason was fairly obvious. She hoped her realization wouldn't cause her to act differently around him.
She looked at him as he went on to say that he knew her young daughter, and thats when it registered that Gabby was only 13 years old. He seemed nervous about something, she wasn't sure what, but she couldn't help but watch in amusement as he kept correcting himself. "You know her well? Are you close with Doctor Grayson?" She asked the question, in a subtle attempt to find out if he knew her daughter well because he was close with her mother, and possibly find out if he was seeing anyone else. She was getting to be ridiculous now...from making him talk about heels, to trying to pry into his personal life, when she only just met him.
"Thats good that you two are close. She's a very sweet young girl!" She tried to change the topic incase she made him feel uncomfortable, or in case he thought she was insanely rude...probably a mix of both. She needed to learn when to keep her mouth shut.
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Post by jmkgeb on May 16, 2007 21:11:18 GMT -5
Mike would have seen the disappointment on Natalie's face after his first comment about knowing Julianna's daughter had he not been so wrapped up with his own sudden and unexpected feelings. He had just met her and already he wanted to make sure it was clear to her he wasnt seeing this other woman (who happened to be in reality a 13 year old girl). Mike watched her face looking for signs of horror as he went on to explain about her age, but he didnt see any, he hoped she understnd and didnt think he was overly friendly with the minor child.
"I'd guess you're probably closer to Dr. Grayson than I am since you work with her, but we're friendly towards each other, she seems good at what she does" Mike commented. "Gabby is a sweet girl, a good kid too, doesnt seem to give her mom too much trouble"
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Post by euphoria on May 16, 2007 21:39:41 GMT -5
Natalie still wasn't sure whether he was seeing anyone or not, but for the time being, she was going to drop it. She was enjoying their conversation and wasn't going to do anything to make it awkward. "She is. She's a wonderful teacher, and a great person...we have become friends over the years." It suddenly hit her...finally! It had certainly taken longer than she thought it would, but he had gotten distracted so that was her excuse.
"You're Doctor Crane!" She exclaimed, completely understanding what he meant when he said he was close to Gabby. "The famous Doctor Crane who Gabby loves to talk about...and when I say loves, I mean really loves." She smiled, now thinking it was adorable the way she spoke about him...a small teenage crush.
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Post by jmkgeb on May 17, 2007 17:10:48 GMT -5
Mike was surprised when she seemed to have a sudden recognition of who he was. He wasnt sure if it was a good thing or a bad thing that she had heard of him, that someone had been talking about him. When she then elaborated that Gabby loed to talk about him, his face grew slightly red with embarassment. Julianna had mentioned that Gabby was fond of him, but he never realized that she'd talk about him to other people.
"She does? Well she's a sweet girl, she probably hasnt gotten a chance to talk to many of the doctors" He said, figuring this had to be the reason. He didnt understand just how much of a liking Gabby had taken to him.
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Post by euphoria on May 17, 2007 19:23:37 GMT -5
Natalie watched as he turned red from embarrassment and laughed when he said that she probably didn't get to talk to many of the doctors. Did he really not know why she talked about him so much? Or was he just modest? "She talks to quite a few doctors I imagine...but she is particularily fond of you." She wasn't sure why she hadn't put the connection together before. Whenever Gabby talked about him, Natalie never who she was talking about...until now.
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Post by jmkgeb on May 18, 2007 20:36:33 GMT -5
Mike smiled as Natalie said Gabby talked to a lot of doctors. He figured she was probably just being nice, he couldnt imagine making much of an impression on a girl Gabby's age, she probably thought he was a bit of a dork. "Well if she is its probably from the junk food I buy her down at the caf when Julianna's with a patient, Ice cream, french fries, sodas....bribery"
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Post by euphoria on May 19, 2007 22:08:47 GMT -5
Natalie laughed as he explained the reason as to why Gabby woudl get along with him so well. "That, and the fact that she seems to have a small teenage crush on you." Natalie thought it was cute, and hoped she wasn't embarrassing him or anything...but he would have noticed, wouldn't have it? She wasn't very subtle about it, and didn't seem to try and be.
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Post by jmkgeb on May 19, 2007 22:18:34 GMT -5
Mike's face reddened slightly at the thought of Gabby having a crush on him. Surely she couldnt actually like him that way right? If she liked anyone in the hospital it would be Shepherd, or George maybe..he heard the way the female interns talked about them.
"I'm sure its not quite like that...right?" He said, wondering for a moment himself. "No, I think its more likely to be the food"
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Post by euphoria on May 19, 2007 22:21:35 GMT -5
She laughed at his obvious embarrassment, and suddenly wondered if she should perhaps be telling him. She would have though he'd already know though...it was far too obvious for him not to have. "You honestly can't tell?" She asked, wondering how much she should tell. Obviously not too much to embarrass Gabby, but she just thought he was aware of her 'feelings' for him.
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