Betty was having some trouble keeping some information to herself.  She looked at Dr Fairbanks and then at Sandy.

Dr Fairbanks:  Is something bothering you Betty?  Do you know something that we don’t know?  You must tell us. 

Dr Jones:  Betty, what is it?  You can tell us anything you want.

Sandy looked at her with raised eyes brows.  She wasn’t sure what Betty had to say.

Betty:  Ahem.  Well.  I am not accusing you of anything Sandy, please don’t take it the wrong way and I am sure you didn’t meant it, but I remember you saying that you were going for a quick break and that if anyone asked for you to tell them that you would be back very soon.  I think you were gone for about ten minutes.  I was busy with other things at the desk and didn’t take much notice of the security monitor because I was sure the patient was doing fine since you’ve just been to see her.  And, and umm… you were back quickly like you said and I had no reason to think that anything had gone wrong in that time.

Sandy:  Oh god that’s right Betty.  I did go for a quick break.  How could I forget that?  I am so sorry Dr.  It has been a long and hectic day.

Dr Fairbanks:  That’s ok Sandy.  Don’t feel guilty.  You deserve a break.  It wasn’t your fault.  If this incident is what Dr Jones thinks it is, ahem, a murder attempt then this man had a specific target in mind and he would have done anything to achieve it.  I am just glad that no one looked at the chart earlier or we could have had a fatality on our hands.

Sandy looked at Dr Fairbanks and was grateful for her understanding.

Dr Fairbanks:  Ok people let’s wrap this matter up.  We have a patient to care for and we don’t want all this to interfere with her progress.  Keep a very close eye on her Sandy.  Let’s clear the room and give Bette the chance to rest and recover.  Thank you all for your help.

Dr Jones:  Ok yes thank you everyone.  Sorry to trouble you with all of this but procedures must be adhered to and the safety of our patients is our top priority.  Oh by way is the security man here yet Betty.

Betty:  Yes Dr he is outside the door.

Dr Jones:  Wonderful.  I am going to have a quick word with him if you don’t mind Dr Fairbanks and if you don’t mind could you come with me please?

Dr Fairbanks:  Yes sure Dr lead the way. 

The two Drs exited the ICU leaving the nurses to their own thoughts and fears and to the unsolved mystery unfolding in the heart of their work place.

Dr Jones:  I am going to call the police now if you don’t mind? Meanwhile could you please have a word with the security officer stationed at the door and give him some information about his post.  And then I want you to tell me a bit more about this case.  I mean I don’t know how this woman ended up here and I don’t know anything about the other patients.  You need to tell me everything you know so that I could make an informed judgment about this case.

Dr Fairbanks:  Ok Dr come, let’s get a cup of coffee or something.  You are buying and I am telling.  Then you could call the police and I will come with you to talk to them.

Dr Jones smiled at her and followed her to Starbucks.