Chapter 2
Hanssen swiftly walked out of the hotel, leaving behind Cameron, Morven, Raf and Jason to deal with the guests who were about to turn up. They were stood in a huddle, working out a plan of action. Morven still holding onto Cameron, she liked the feel of her hand in his.
'Charlotte should be here any minute, she can help, she was meant to help this morning, but she got out of it.' Cameron said looking rather annoyed. Cameron had been trying his best to get his mother and sister back on track, it had taken awhile, but they were at now least talking and seeing each other regularly even if it was strained. She was still loyal to her father and she didn't like all the lies that had come before this moment from her mother, but she had met Serena a few times now and she genuinely liked her much to her own surprise and to Cameron's. She had actually got on really well not only with Jason as well, but Elinor too. Things were starting to look a little better for this mis-mash of a family unit.
'It will be alright.' Morven lent over pecking him on his cheek. 'We just need to stall everything until they get here.' She turned to Raf. 'Right we will seat the guests, explain that Serena and Bernie are stuck at work and they should be on the way very soon.'
'How quickly do you think Mr Hanssen can get them though? We are what 45 minutes from the hospital and they need to finish up first and get ready...READY!! Shit!' Cameron exclaimed looking horrified.
Jason looked alarmed, 'What's wrong?' Jason was staring at Cameron now.
'Well the make-up people and hair girl they are waiting in one of the rooms upstairs for Mum and Serena, I better go and explain. They've been up there ages, I forgot with all the commotion of sorting the room and then you turning up Jase.' The four of them were still mulling around the entrance of the ceremony room, when he noticed a young blonde women walking into the room.'Oh great Charlotte's here, that means...' He nodded to the direction of the hotel front entrance a few familiar Holby Staff members were walking through the door in all their finery. 'That the other guests should be arriving...' He smiled at his sister as she walked towards them.
'Alright Sis, better late then never...' He let go of Morven to lean in and hug his sister. 'Thanks for all the help this morning...'
'Oi I needed to get ready you know and well...I'm still...' she stopped awkwardly looking at Jason, she gave him a smile. 'Hello Jason, how are you?'
'Auntie Serena and Auntie Bernie aren't here yet...' Charlotte looked confused, turning back to Cameron.
'Cam they are meant to be upstairs getting ready, what's going on?'
'Mum being mum, she is stuck in theatre.'
'She wouldn't let down Serena!? Surely not after!!'
'Auntie Serena is there too' Jason added helpfully, 'They are together, they just aren't together here, where they should be.'
'But the wedding is in like...' Charlotte looked at her watch. 'About 30 minutes.'
'I know sis.'
Charlotte, turned to Raf unsure if she had seen him before. 'and you are?' she smiled warmly.
'Oh sorry Charlie, this is Mr Di Lucca, Raf. He works with us on AAU.' Cameron introduced him quickly, wanting to get on with the matter in hand.
'Nice to meet you' she smiled.
Raf responded, 'Likewise.' he smiled back. They were interrupted by a loud voice.
'JASON! JASON!' A another young woman's voice could be heard from the doorway of the hotel, Jason turned his head swiftly, 'It's Elinor.' he said turning back to the other 4 people in their huddle.
'Ok well now the whole gang is here, we better get sorting out this mess.' Cameron stated drily. 'Trust mum to not have a normal wedding.'
'Cam, nothing about this is normal.' Charlotte added sarcastically, before laughing. Trying to reassure the group she didn't have a problem with the upcoming wedding.
Raf shifted on his feet. 'I'll round up some of the stray guests, let them know what's going on. I can see Naylor over there and Zosia. They look lost.'
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Hanssen had jumped in his car and headed in the direction of his once familiar old haunt. It had been over a year since he had to abandon ship and he hadn't expected to be back there just yet. But needs are a must. The Brides need to be at their own wedding.
The journey over had been uneventful and he was hoping for the same on the return trip. Arriving at the hospital, he parked up quickly. They might just make it on time or at least not be too late! He thought as he checked the time on the car radio's clock.
He hastily got out the car and made his way to AAU, via his old office. Knocking loudly on his old door, he didn't wait to be summoned.
Ric jumped up from his seat as he saw Hanssen walk in. 'You're back!' Ric looked at the tall man for a moment. 'I was hoping you were Campbell or Wolf. I am waiting here to take them to their wedding.' Ric was in a tux, with que cards in hand. 'I have to admit you caught me practising my speeches.' He laughed. 'It's good to see you.'
'No time for pleasantries Mr Griffin, you do know you are running late?'
Ric looked at the clock on the wall. 'Damit I lost track of time and I was practising... are they not ready to leave?'
'Last I heard they were still in theatre. Go and find Sasha Levy he can finish up the op, I'm going down to AAU to get them.' Ric nodded in agreement, Hanssen and Ric left the office together, leaving in separate directions as they got to the lifts. Hanssen made his way to AAU. He had a mission, but that didn't make him oblivious to the shocked looks he was getting from the porters and nurses. 'Yes yes, I'm back!' He muttered as he walked through the familiar corridors.
Reaching the theatre, walking past the AAU nurses station getting many gasps, stares and murmurings of gossip, he stopped taking a second for himself. This really wasn't what he was expecting to be doing on the day of the Campbell-Wolf wedding. At that moment, Sacha and Ric rushed in, Sacha immediately getting scrubbed in. 'Don't worry Mr Hanssen I have this under control'
Henrik went over to the intercom button and glass window, 'Ladies what do you think you are doing?' he chastised them softly.
Serena looked up. 'It's ok Henrik, we are just finishing up.'
'Well Mr Levy is on the way, he can step in, he's already scrubbing in. No arguments, I have a wedding to get you to.'
Sacha walked into the theatre, going over to the patient. He smiled 'He's right ladies, let me finish up here. You deserve this day.'
'I can finish my own operations Henrik!' Serena snapped. It had been a long morning and a tricky case.
'I want to marry you Serena.' Bernie chipped in looking over the patient's body and into her eyes, 'This wasn't how today is meant to be.' her voice broke slightly.
Serena stopped what she was doing, the operation was a success and they were just closing up now. She could step aside and let Mr Levy finish up.
'I'm so sorry...sorry I shouldn't have made us work today...we might be the leads of AAU but we could have found cover. Mr Levy, please do the honours' Serena stepped back from the young lad. 'I have a lady to marry and I shouldn't keep her waiting any longer.'
'No you bloody shouldn't' Bernie laughed.
'Well hurry up then! Mr Levy see you later.' Hanssen said sternly.
Sacha had already set to work, finishing up the stitches to close the boy up. 'Good luck girls!'
They both rushed out, meeting Henrik and Ric in the side room, 'I suppose we should get changed here?' Serena said looking down at her blood stained scrubs.
'Well I don't want to see you in your dress until...' Bernie smiled sadly.
'It's ok, I have a plan.' Hanssen started to explain.
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