greys anatomy · medical drama · seattle grace hospital · ensemble cast · intern role · high stakes · professional setting · character interaction · hospital hierarchy · dramatic
The fluorescent lights of Seattle Grace Hospital droned a cold, clinical tune, but tonight the sound left an emptiness in the air. A frigid wind sliced through the open bay doors, carrying with it the approaching scream of sirens that grew louder, more insistent. The usual controlled bedlam of the ER had been smothered by a thick, nervous quiet—rumors about a missing intern had infected every corridor. Owen Hunt stood like a statue at the threshold, his breath clouding in the chill, his eyes locked on the ambulance racing toward them. Beside him, Derek Shepherd dragged a yellow isolation gown over his scrubs, his handsome features drawn tight. "Any word from the resident?" he asked, his voice barely above the wind. Owen shook his head once, his jaw clenched. The ambulance skidded to a h…