«Take care of the drunk, maybe he’ll marry you!» — shouted the head nurse. But no one could have imagined WHAT would happen in a minute…

Marina tiredly adjusted her white coat, smoothing the wrinkled folds on the fabric with her palm. She had been working in the local hospital only a week, but already felt the full weight of tense shifts, unexpected calls, and cold attitude of senior colleagues, especially one of them, the senior nurse, Tamara Williams.

Well, what, again something wrong. Marina calmly looked at the boss, trying to keep a neutral expression on her face. Tamara Williams heavily sighed, crossed her arms on her chest and shook her head.

What kind of punishment is this for me, why did they send you to me specifically? Her voice was filled with unconcealed irritation. Marina silently shrugged, hiding awkwardness behind even breathing. She knew that in their small town it is impossible to get a job in a prestigious medical center, about which she dreamed, but despite this, she never regretted her choice.

Since childhood, the profession of a nurse seemed special to her. She often observed how medics help people and dreamed of being one of them, but her mom thought otherwise. Daughter, why do you need this? Tried to dissuade her mother, when Marina chose the profession.

You will work in one place all your life, at most become a senior nurse. Is that really okay for you? But Marina only smiled in response. Mom, and is it pleasant for you yourself, when a nurse can’t hit the vein or does the dressing sloppily? I want to do everything conscientiously, so that patients appreciate my work.

Is that not enough? The mother only heavily sighed, but arguing with her daughter was useless. Now, being in the hospital corridor under the piercing gaze of Tamara Williams, Marina again thought about her choice. She knew that she was a good nurse, despite the recent experience.

Do you want to work? — mockingly squinted the senior nurse, clearly enjoying her embarrassment. Marina clenched her teeth, but remained silent. Excellent, then go to the emergency department.

Today is Friday, drunks will have fun there, and you will definitely find something to do, — threw Tamara Williams, smirking, and went about her business. Marina deeply inhaled and headed to the emergency room. She understood that this was not just a shift, this was punishment.

But she didn’t care, because whatever the person rich, poor, drinking or neat, all of them needed help, and therefore, she must provide it. In the emergency room, real chaos was happening. A drunk woman with a dirty bandage on her head was singing loudly at the top of her lungs, a man in an intoxicated state was yelling something at a frightened nurse, and nearby an elderly lady, with a face red from indignation, threatened the staff, demanding immediate examination of her husband…

Marina froze for a moment, and then headed to the frightened nurse, on whom the patient was yelling. «Let me help,» — she said calmly, gently standing between the girl and the aggressive man. He frowned, measuring her with a heavy gaze.

«And who are you?» Marina did not avert her eyes, maintaining calm. «A nurse, let me take your blood for analysis, and everything will be fine». The man snorted, but did not argue.

She skillfully inserted the needle, and even he, despite the alcohol, surprisingly raised his eyebrows. After a couple of hours, the chaos in the emergency room subsided a bit. Marina, though tired, felt satisfaction, she really helped people.

«Well, newbie, what did they send you here for?» — smirked one of the nurses, watching her with interest. From the office looked out a middle-aged man, with a kind expression on his face. He took off his glasses, examining her.

«Are you the newbie?» — he asked. Yes, Marina nodded embarrassedly. And already managed to annoy Tamara Williams….