New beginnings

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Caitlin entered the staff canteen at lunch time and was surprised to see someone sitting there. She was stunned. All the staff at the hospital had lunch rotas, and as it was her first day, everyone had let her go firs, so who was this?

"Patients are not allowed back here" she yelled at whoever it was

"I'm not a patient" he said, slowly turning around.

Caitlin was stunned. It was the guy from the coffee shop. How'd he get in here she wondered? Why didn't anyone stop him? How did he get past security?

"Latte" he said sounding surprised, "didn't know you worked here?"

"Well I do, and like I said patients are not allowed back here"

"I'm not a patient"

"Well then, who are you?"

"Can't tell you"

"Can't or won't?"

"Won't, as you won't tell me who you are"

Caitlin threw her arms in the air and screamed in frustration. "Were you born this annoying or have you perfected it over time?"

"Ouch. That hurts latte. Right in here" said Barry, pointing at his heart

"Whatever"

"Are you this cold with everyone, or is it just me?"

"Oh no, it's just definitely you. I've been told I have an excellent bedside manner"

"So this cold treatment is just for me? Thanks a lot latte. I feel really loved"

"Well leave me alone then, and you won't get hurt"

"Can't do that I'm afraid"

Caitlin stormed past Barry and sat at a table. She had been having a good day up to this point. She had made it into work on time, despite everything. Her boss seemed nice. He had introduced her to all her new colleagues and everyone seemed nice and friendly and they all told her to approach them if she had any questions. All her patients were lovely and really friendly. She enjoyed chatting to them all. Caitlin sighed as she heard a chair being scraped back, and Barry sitting down 

"What do you want?"

"I told you I just want to talk to you"

"Well maybe I don't"

"Ouch! Why are you being like this?"

"Maybe it's just the way I am"

"No you're not"

"What do you know?"

"I'm good at reading people. My instinct says your not normally like this. There's a story here. Something happened in your past to make you like this."

Caitlin was about to respond when she saw her boss enter. She smiled thinking how much trouble Barry would be in, barging into the canteen. To her shock and surprise, instead of shouting at him, her boss hugged him. What's going on thought Caitlin?

"Caitlin I'd like you to meet my son Barry. And Barry this is miss snow. Our newest member of staff"

"We've had the pleasure of meeting" said Barry 

Caitlin was stunned. His son? How was an annoying person like Barry be her lovely bosses son? Oh my gosh thought Caitlin, I've been horrible to his son. If he complains about me, I'll be sacked and forced to go back there.

"Well Caitlin we're off to lunch now. If you need anything, just ask the staff. They'll be happy to help"

"Bye Caitlin"

Caitlin looked up as Barry winked at her, before leaving. Well this will be interesting she thought 

Duff duff duff. What's going to happen now? As always feedback appreciated