PRN Hospital: Shock and Awww

by Short-tale

Awww

“This is supposed to be Heart’s and Hooves day not stop your heart day,” whined Klinger as he moved out the room. “I nearly had a coronary myself.”

“What’s going on?” asked a voice from behind them. Redheart turned and saw a white earth pony and a teal unicorn peeking in. It was Hermes the other emergency wagon operator and medic Asclepius.

“What seems to be the conundrum?” Asclepius asked. His deep soothing voice was legendary. It was almost a special talent on its own. He should have a cutie mark of a microphone instead of a snake coiled around a stick. The ER seemed to stop what they were doing and just listen when he spoke.

“Doctor Horse had an accident with some magic,” Nurse Redheart explained. She knew what had to be done and knew the ER wasn’t going to like it. “He’s stable now but I need you to go get Doctor Caduceus. Hermes please get Doctor Whooves.”

“Yes ma’am,” crooned the medic and disappeared in a flash of apple green.

“Doctor Whooves?” asked Hermes, his face scrunched up in confusion. “You know he has no medical training right?”

“Of course I do,” snapped the nurse then shifted to a gentler tone when she caught Kerfuffle staring. “But Whooves knows mechanics and magical devices. He should know how to fix the leg safely.”

“Oh right. Good idea.” Hermes sped away to accomplish his task. Most of Ponyville would know if Hermes was running like that to stay out of the way.

“Doctor Caduceus?” whined Klinger.

“He’s on call.”

“But now we have to deal with Doctor Ca-Douche-us. He’s so condescending.”

“I know,” Redheart sighed, hearing the string of beration in her head already, “But Doctor Rangelove was on last night and she didn’t look ready to come back anytime soon.”

“I’m really sorry I got in yer way. I just wanted to help. I didn’t want ta hurt the Doc,” Kerfuffle said downcast.

“It’s not your fault Kerfuffle,” the nurse said with a sigh. She sat in the family chair next to the apologetic mare.
“Look I know that feeling to help, especially when you think it’s your fault. But you have to trust the rest of us to do our job.”

“I know. I didn’t think. I just felt awful and where I am from, we pitch together when a pony needs help.”

The downcast pegasus looked up with sparkling eyes. “You were wonderful back there.”

“What?”

“The way ya just took over and told everypony what ta do. I was really impressed.”

“Oh that’s just years of experience,” Redheart said dismissively. She tried to look away from that glowing face.

“So yer like the most experienced nurse here?” Kerfuffle’s face filled with awe and admiration.

“Actually Snowheart has a few years on me, she is the eldest of us,” Redheart explained with a glance in the mentioned nurse’s direction.

“Of the nurses?”

“Well of our family.”

“You ponies are all related?” Kerfuffle said with even more awe somehow.

“Well not all the nurses. Just the hearts. My parents liked the theme and started this clinic. Snowheart is the oldest, then me and Tenderheart are twins, then Sweetheart. Then our little brother Big Heart. Well he’s not actually little. We all loved the clinic when it began, and my mom was so proud when we all got cutie marks in the medical field. This is their legacy and we help keep it going.”

“Oh I’m sorry. Are yer parents gone then?”

“No just retired.”

Kerfuffle relaxed a bit and sat back in her chair. She watched Redheart with those bright velvet eyes. The nurse started to wonder if the V Tach was contagious. She looked around And noted the flow of the ER had slowed. She could spend a little more time.

“Look I feel really bad that I got in the way,” Kerfuffle said looking away. “Can I make it up to you? Maybe take ya out fer some food? I mean ta apologize. Like just a quick bite fer yer break.”

Redheart looked at the pleading face looking back at her. “I ..,” she began and hesitated. Normally a pony offering to take her out was immediately rejected. This time she couldn’t make this patient feel any worse. She did kind of snap at her. “Sure. Once the doctors get here, I’ll take my break and we can get something to eat.”

Her thoughts were scattered as Dr Caduceus arrived in that same green glow. Asclepius’s expression was completely unreadable under that mustache and goatee as always. The unicorn medic merely nodded and walked back to the ems room. Redheart rushed to the doctor’s side.

“Alright what mess did you all make that I have to clean up?” the short purple Doctor snarked.

“He’s in the examination room Doctor Caduceus,” Redheart sighed.

“I was told what happened. I’m surprised he’s alive at all,” he said looking up at her with a strange gleam in his eyes. He strode off to Doctor Horse’s room. He was at it already. She wondered if she could maintain herself this time. The last time they worked together she had really let him have it.

“Ooh he doesn’t seem very nice,” Kerfuffle said, wheeling up behind her.

“Quite an astute observation,” complemented Doctor Whooves as he strode in with Hermes in tow. “You must be Kerfuffle. I’m here to fix your prosthesis. Now what is a fine filly like yourself doing in such a distraught disposition?”

“Umm,” Kerfuffle fumbled. “I, eh, don’t like males that way. Sorry, eh.”

“Huh? Oh! Ha ha,” the good Doctor laughed. “I’m not hitting on you I assure you. It may be Hearts and Hooves Day,” Redheart cringed at the reminder, ”but Rose Luck would be extremely irate indeed if I showed affection to another mare.”

“Oh, ya were just being friendly, I see. I don’t understand much of yer fancy talk. But if ya want ta have a look at my leg that would be alright. Just don’t break it further. Torque Wrench would tan my flank if she knows I broke it, don’tcha know?”

“This your girlfriend I trust?”

“Ooh ho ho. No. Torque is a little too coarse fer me. Her hooves are too rough. I like soft, gentle hooves but strong ones that can lift me off my own, eh”

“That is quite specific,” Doctor Whooves said as he began to inspect the limb. “I hope you find such a fine specimen. It is Hearts and Hooves day after all. Now! This prosthesis is in need of repair. I shall mend it and return it to you.”

The Doctor reached to the top of the prosthetic and slightly twisted and pulled. The leg came off leaving the stump with the attachment ring in place. Kerfuffle looked completely at ease. Redheart admired the pegasus’s self confidence.

“So yer ready fer yer break?” Kerfuffle asked eagerly.

“We have a cafeteria in the hospital. Did you want to go there?”

“Oh,” responded the pegasus looking at the ground. “I was thinking of goin’ to da park. Ta see the ducks. But it might be awkward with all those couples around.”

“know what you mean. Couples clinging to each other, or giving the solitary pony _stares_. We can go together. It would definitely be less awkward than being alone.”

“Wait, a successful Nurse like yerself is single?”

Nurse Redheart searched Kerfuffle’s face for signs of sarcasm or amusement. She seemed genuinely surprised. The nurse stroked her chin in thought.

“Snowheart, I’m going to take my break with Kerfuffle now. Maybe get something to eat.”

“Red, a break consists of removing your proximity from your patient” Snowheart said. “If you take that break with a patient it does not constitute a break.”

“I just mean I won’t be here.”

“I comprehend. You shall not be on break until you have taken leave of your patients.”

“I don’t think taking a patient out of the hospital is the same as having them here,” Redheart sighed. Her older sister had to be so specific. She was constantly rewording everything so that Snow would understand. Although she suspected that Snow knew perfectly well and was just riding her.

Nurse Snowheart took a long drawn out breath and stared her young sister in the eyes. “You do not comprehend. Taking a patient into the fresh air and socializing is considered within the standard of medical journals to be viable though an alternative method of helping. I am commending your forward thinking and not counting against the time you have reserved as your break.”

“Ok ok, Snow. Sheesh. It’s not my break.”

“This also comes with the condition that you do not have to return at a specified time. Enjoy your experiment.”

Before Redheart could contradict her, Snowheart turned away and began updating Doctor Caduceus on the current patients. She looked at the other staff. Each one quickly turned back to their duties as her eyes lighted upon them.

“Well,” the nurse said with a smile to Kerfuffle. “Let’s get going.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll make sure ya have a good time,” Kerfuffle assured with a genuine bright smile.

The fresh air brushed their manes and cleared the fear and tension from the prior excitement. The sky was blue and clear. All around Redheart noticed couples laughing and giggling together. Signs and banners proudly announced different activities those couples could try. Redheart felt herself cringing.

“So where do ya want ta go first on our date, eh?” Kerfuffle asked casually.

“Date? I thought you just wanted to see the ducks without feeling left out and get something to eat”

“Oh yeah. But I thought it would be fun ta try all these things we never get ta do because we’re single. Ya know, like a fake date. Hearts and Hooves day seems like a lot more fun in Ponyville than Hope Hollow.”

“We’re not allowed to date patients,” Redheart informed with a matter-of-fact tone. She did not expect this pegasus to be so forward. Still the prospect of doing these fun Hearts and Hooves day activities was something she always longed for.

“Oh don’t worry now, hun. This is a fake date. Ya know. Just ta feel less lonely.”

“I see. Well I guess if it’s not a real date I wouldn’t be breaking the rules.”

“He he he. I won’t tell no pony if you don’t sweetie.”

“Well, muffin,” Redheart snickered. “What would you like to do first?”

“That’s the spirit. I think ya got the right idea. Muffins it is. That sign says l there’s a bakery that serves love muffins. Do ya want ta know what love tastes like in muffin form my love?”

The nurse knew it was just for fun but she couldn’t help but feel her cheeks flush when Kerfuffle called her that. But she wasn’t going to let such silly things hinder a patient’s joy.

“But of course darling, I have always been curious.”

Redheart wheeled her patient-date towards Sugar Cube Corner where the promised pastry resided.

“So, how long has been since ya been on a real date?” Kerfuffle asked without looking back at her navigator.

“Well, it has been a long time. The last time was many years ago.”

“What was she like?”

“She was a teacher. She still is. We had a really good run but it seemed that both our lives were full of too much stress.”

“Oh that’s too bad,” her patient said but Redheart could see a smile across her face.

“You?”

“Oh, Umm, the Doc was right. I did date Torque Wrench for a bit, but it was quick. We were just so different. I make clothes, she makes everything else. It ended after a few moons.”

Redheart found Sugarcube Corner bustling with happy couples. She found the wheel chair ramp and pushed the ecstatic pegasus inside. There was some part of her that felt some true excitement at this prospect. Pinkie Pie immediately bounded in front of them.

“Nurse Redheart and—” she gasped “—Kerfuffle! What are you two doing here? Oh don’t tell me. You’re here for the big love muffin competition! Each year we bake large love muffins and have a couples competition to see who can eat the most of it. Wanna taste what love is?” Pinkie’s eyebrows arched up menacingly. “Oh horseapples. It’s only supposed to be for couples.”

“That’s ok Pinkie,” the nurse said, placing a dismissive hoof in the air. “We just wanted to try..”

“Oh sure. We’re a couple. Right Red my dear?” interjected Kerfuffle, leaning her head on Redheart’s shoulder. It was very warm and the warmth spread to the nurse’s face.

“Yeah Kerfuffle, my sweet.” This wasn’t going to work and the nurse knew it. Pinkie Pie could spot a lie a mile away.

“That’s great news!” Pinkie shouted, leaping in the air. “It’s great when couples get together on Hearts and Hooves Day. It makes the relationship even more special. And my Pinkie sense tells me you two are in love pretty deep already.”

Redheart snorted in surprise. Love. Kerfuffle’s head did not move from her shoulder. She glanced at the pegasus to see what she was doing to throw Pinkie off. Maybe this was a Pinkie prank.

Pinkie’s shout cut through her thoughts. “Two more for the love muffin! And make it a big one. These two really mean it.”

It felt over the top. It must be a Pinkie Prank. Still the pegasus felt so warm next to her. She allowed just a small glimpse of those warm, sparkling purple eyes. She could feel herself more drawn in. This is a patient! Stop! You are just helping a patient enjoy Hearts and Hooves Day.

Pinkie led them to a table big enough to accommodate Kerfuffle’s wheelchair. Then she placed an enormous muffin between them.

“This is a lot of love,” the nurse said looking at the mountain of quick bread and honey glazing. It glinted in the sunlight with sugar and strawberry drizzle. Redheart couldn’t look away from the spongy treat. It was what she had always wanted to try. Her date was on the other side of it. Why did she feel saddened by that?

“This is big. It’s a good thing there is the two of us,” Kerfuffle whispered around the cake to her. Redheart nodded.

“Let the challenge...BEGIN!” Pinkie shouted and fired a cannon off. Confetti rained down and Kerfuffle eagerly began to bite off huge chunks of muffin. Redheart remembered it was a contest and tried filling her mouth with as much sticky goodness as she could and still breathe. She tried not to think of the inherent choking hazard this monstrosity represented.

Bite after bite filled both of them. The little pegasus seemed unyieldingly ravenous. Redheart tried her best to keep a steady pace. She didn’t want to let her date down.

The munching continued until Redheart found a strange soft bit in the middle. She placed her snout further in and found something soft and wet. Another munch and soft wet thing became a mouth that suddenly kissed her in its reach for more muffin. Redheart reared her head back in surprise and realized that her and Kerfuffle ate their way to each other.

“And we have a winner!” shouted Pinkie. “You won the prize. A kiss from your true love! What could be a better prize than that?!!”

Redheart felt her face flush and looked around the muffin to find Kerfuffle perfectly fine. The pegasus took another mouthful of muffin and cheerly waved. Redheart wondered if Kerfuffle was actually interested in her romantically.

“You-you were ok with that?!” Redheart whispered in a shocked hiss.

“Yeah da muffin is great, don’t cha know.”

“Not the muffin. The...the kiss.”

“Oh yeah. We’re on a date aren’t we?”

“You said it wasn’t real,” Redheart pleaded. She wasn’t sure if she was angry or excited about the prospect.

“It ain’t. Ya can’t date patients can ya?”

“No.”

“Then of course this can’t be a real date,” Kerfuffle said with a wink.

Redheart felt floored. Had she agreed to a real date in disguise? Did it matter? Kerfuffle said she had wanted to do couple-like activities. Was kissing one of them?

The nurse heard the distinct sound of something buzzing. “What is that?”

“What’s what?”

“That buzzing sound.”

“Oh I, uhh, can’t hear it. My kiss must have rung yer bell, eh.”

Redheart shook her head slightly and sure enough the buzzing ended. Had that kiss really been that spectacular? It had been a long time since she had been kissed at all and she never heard sounds like that. Maybe because she hadn’t been expecting it.

“Maybe..”

“What should we do next my sweet?” Kerfuffle asked quickly.

The nurse thought through all the different things she had longingly looked at couples doing. She remembered the dream of walking down the street holding each other’s hoof. The boat ride, a nature hike, or just a walk in the park. All those things seemed like they might be a hindrance to a pony with a missing leg.

Finally her mind found it. It had been hiding in a place with a do not open sign for some reason. The thought heard the call and ran down the path to her mouth. Other thoughts chased it. But it was swift and it easily made it there and caused Redheart to blurt out, “A pony drawn carriage ride.”

“Ooh, very romantic. Ya sure know how ta show a pony a good time,” Kerfuffle commented.

It was then that the other thoughts that chased her thought caught up with her. Big Heart helped pull the carriages every year. She was supposed to be letting a patient get fresh air in the park not enjoying carriage rides as a “couple.”

“Maybe not,” the startled nurse said. “My brother pulls those carriages. He might think..”

“Oh it’s ok. I’ll behave myself this time. I promise.”

Redheart nodded. She brought the wheelchair from Sugar Cube Corner and joined the line for couples on a carriage ride. She could feel the eyes of the whole town on them. Most knew who Redheart was. She had treated them for years. Every year she had received looks of sympathy from those who knew she was too busy to find some pony special.

This year they looked at her with wonder. She was among them. She was with a mare. They didn’t know Kerfuffle but the way they jostled to get a closer peek one would think it was somepony famous. There were no accusations in their eyes as Redheart expected. No pony berating her for not doing her job right. They looked almost congratulatory.

Their support helped Redheart relax a little. After all, didn't she deserve happiness? She beamed at Kerfuffle who reflected that beam and returned it. Redheart didn’t even notice the line had dissipated and they were now next until a gruff “ahem,” sounded from the carriage waiting.

“Oh look,” Kerfuffle excitedly pointed. “It’s our turn.”

Redheart turned away from her date and beheld the massive light blue form of her younger brother, Big Heart. He looked at Red and her pegasus with confusion and suspicion. Redheart felt her hoof grabbed and turned to see the pegasus holding her it.

“We would like a carriage ride if ya don’t mind,” Kerfuffle said with a bright smile.

“And you are?” inquired Big Heart.

“Kerfuffle. Spelled like it sounds except for an extra “f” in da “fuff” the part. I’m here with my date,” Kerfuffle happily explained.

“Your date?!”

“Yeah, this is Redheart. She’s a nurse and my date fer Hearts and Hooves day.”

“He knows who I am Kerfuffle,” Redheart explained. “This is my brother, Big Heart. The youngest of us.”

“Oh, ah, sorry,” Kerfuffle began to falter, as she turned red as an allergic reaction. “I didn’t know who you were and yer family seems ta be pretty varied.”

“You are dating my sister?” Big Heart gasped and looked like he was going to cry.

“Well not officially,” the red faced pegasus admitted. “I’m still kind of her patient. We were hoping ta do the things couples do without feeling awkward.”

“So you don’t want to date my sister?” Big Heart asked, looking even paler.

“I didn’t say that. I just said we’re not on a real date now...well sort of.”

“So you want to do the things couples do with my sister but not date her?” Big Heart was sweating and pale now. Redheart knew it might not be long before he passed out.

Before she could intervene her crimson-faced date cut her off. “Look, Big Heart, I didn’t want ta admit this just yet. I want ta date yer sister fer real we just can’t because I’m still her patient and she says it’s against the rules. I didn’t want ta miss the day waiting for her. So can ya please just pretend we’re just pretending, eh?”

Redheart’s jaw dropped open. She watched numbly as a pair of light blue hooves picked up the lighter blue pegasus. Big Heart pulled the new suitor into a large hug. He was on the verge of crying again. Kerfuffle was momentarily shocked until she understood his intent. He placed her gently in the carriage and looked expectantly at his older sister.

Redheart found her body moving of its own accord and climbing into the carriage next to the blushing Kerfuffle. She eyed the pegasus suspiciously and waited. The carriage began to move as her brother excitedly pulled away. The movement jarred Kerfuffle into speech.

“I’m sorry I didn’t ask ya out properly. Ya just looked like ya needed a break and ya seemed so nice. I just wanted to see how much fun we could have together. I wanted ta see if we had that “special something” before I risked asking ya out.”

Redheart let the stern look on her face relax and the smile she had been hiding inside shone through. “So, you think we have this special something?”

“I do. Do you?”

Redheart was actually speechless and her smile didn’t want to leave. It stretched out across her face and prohibited any words. She nodded enthusiastically and was rewarded with the gentle weight of Kerfuffle. The pegasus leaned her head on Redheart’s chest and sighed.

The nurse couldn’t fathom how this day had turned this direction. A cute pegasus leaned against her and didn’t need medical treatment . She lowered her head down towards those sparkling purple orbs and could feel her mouth searching for their match.

Before they hit their mark she noticed the carriage had stopped. Her eyes flicked sideways and she saw Big Heart wide-eyed and open-mouthed. He unabashedly stared. Kerfuffle’s lips missed the observation and collided with her cheek instead. Startled, the pegasus followed her mare’s gaze and her red glow returned.

“Oh huh, I guess we should wait fer da real date,” Kerfuffle concluded.

“Big Heart,” chastised Redheart in her nurse voice. “Don’t you have a carriage to pull. You can drop us at the park. Somepony wants to see the ducks.”

The carriage quickly accelerated as Big Heart continued on. There was a strange hop in his step as he continued the trek. The non official couple resumed a gentle snuggle instead.

The carriage began to vibrate in a strange way. Redheart hadn’t been on a carriage ride like this in years but she was certain that it wasn’t supposed to vibrate like that. If Kerfuffle felt the vibration she didn’t show it. The pegasus was still leaning on her chest and gently enveloped her in a wing. It was so soft. Redheart’s curiosity was lost in the downy covering.

The park was filled with couples as Redheart knew it would be. They glanced at them casually but quickly returned to their own eye gazing. The nurse started to shudder until she realized this was an activity she was about to do.

“This one by the lake seems nice,” Kerfuffle’s voice brought her back to the task at hoof. Her date pointed to a bench right by the water’s edge and she pushed the wheelchair to it.

“You know, you could probably get over here with your wings,” the nurse informed her with a smirk.

“I know. But I like yer way better. It’s nice and warm.”

The nurse snorted and lifted the pegasus over to the bench with her hooves. The two leaned in to find another nice and warm thing couples do when that buzzing caught Redheart’s ears again. She looked for the source when Kerfuffle’s lips connected with her ear.

“Oh, I thought you were there,” the startled pegasus said. “Yer a tough one ta kiss.”

“Sorry, I heard that buzzing sound again,” Redheart said, a little concerned.

“Oh that, it’s nothing. Now let me kiss ya properly this time.”

“Wait you heard it too?”

Kerfuffle’s eyes became less dreamy and more sad. She reached over to her wheelchair and lifted up a small golden rod with strange wires sticking out of it.

“That Doc gave it to me,” Kerfuffle answered the unspoken question. “He said it would buzz when my leg was done.”

“But that means it was done before we left Sugarcube Corner. Why wouldn’t you want your..” Redheart put it together before she heard Kerfuffle’s explanation.

“Because I wouldn’t be yer patient any more and ya would have ta go back ta work. I didn’t want ta miss the day. It felt great ta find a special pony to finally share it with. But I lied. And I’m sor..”

Kerfuffle’s apology was cut short by a pair of white lips. It was something Redheart hadn’t experienced in a long time. The excitement coursed through her veins and pushed her forelegs into motion. She wrapped them around her mare and felt those soft wings enclose her body.

The ducks landed with a splash in the pond. The frogs chirped and croaked lazily at each other. A long thin beak of a crane hunted for the right meal. All of nature was alive and moving. Redheart and Kerfuffle didn’t notice. Time had stopped for them. They stayed still, lip-locked, as the soft breeze played with their manes. Time sped up and tapped them on the flank in the form of that wired device.

“Oh,” gasped Kerfuffle, as she nearly lept into Redheart’s hooves. She couldn’t because she had only one leg and was already in them. “I guess we should head back, eh?”

“Yeah I guess so,” Redheart didn’t know how she was supposed to focus on work after that. She slowly walked her patient back to the hospital. Doctor Whooves waited impatiently.

“Ahh ha!” He shouted as if they were a new element he discovered. “So here you are. I have completed the repairs on your prosthesis and modified it slightly so that the rotor cables are no longer exposed. This should make sure the limb’s gyroscopes function properly.”

Kerfuffle stared in confusion. “Your leg shouldn’t collapse any more my dear,” Doctor Whooves clarified. “Now! That’s settled. I have to find my own ‘dear’ and take her out for Heart’s and Hooves Day while there is still time.”

He quickly connected the prosthetic to the attachment nub and made sure Kerfuffle could control it again. The pegasus nimbly got out of the chair and walked around in a circle. She took off into the air with a quick flap then landed easily on all four hooves.

“Looks good,” said the Doc, nodding to himself. “I hate to be curt but it took a lot longer than expected to find you. Good luck and happy travels.”

“Thanks a bunch. Ya helped out more than ya know,” Kerfuffle said with a glowing smile. She turned that glow back to her nurse. “Well, uh, I guess I’m no longer yer patient now, eh?”

Nurse Redheart felt a small twinge in her heart. “No you aren’t,” she admitted. “But umm I hope to see you soon, just not as a patient.”

“Oh you’ll be seein’ me again, sweetie,'' Kerfuffle laughed. “Next time I’ll see ya we’ll go on a real date.”

That comment hushed the entire ER. Redheart swore she felt light-headed from the sudden decrease in air. It annoyed her.

“Yes, I would like that,” Redheart said, ignoring the second gasp.

“Well, uh, I guess I better let ya get back ta work,” Kerfuffle said and slowly turned to leave. She paused. A quick flap brought her back to Redheart’s side again and her lips found their target. The nurse couldn’t help but be caught in the moment and kissed back.

This time the gasp was so loud that the ER shook. Redheart thought she heard somepony keel over. She decided to focus on her partner instead. There were other nurses and it didn’t sound like anything broke.

“Bye,” Kerfuffle said, finally breathlessly backing away. She left abruptly like a bolt of lighting descending to earth leaving Redheart to watch longingly after.

She turned to find her sister staring at her. “You were gone a long time,” Snowheart said. “Your experiment went well.”

“Umm well it was less of an experiment,” Redheart admitted rubbing the back of her head with her hoof.

“Nonsense,” Snowheart said with a quick cutting voice. “The patient has improved in health and mental wellness. You should consider adding it to your treatment modalities.”

“I’ll… no! Sorry, Snow, she was a special case.”

The day finally came to a close. Doctor Horse was the pony who fell over during the kiss but he was back on his hooves after his ordeal. Redheart watched as the day shift pairs began to wave goodbye and punch out. Redheart sighed. She looked at the paperwork she hadn’t finished from the day. Then looked at the cool night that waited patiently for her. She shook her head and decidedly placed the charts in a drawer for tomorrow. She punched out and opened the ER doors.

The wind unfurled her mane bun and let the light pink strands wave in it. She breathed the wholesome night air. Then looked at the soft shining lights of Ponyville. Hope Hollow seemed on the other side of the world to her right now. She wondered if she could risk a trip out there soon.

“There ya are,” cried a voice she longed to hear. Redheart turned and saw her pegasus sitting on a bench by the wrong exit. “I‘ve been waiting for ya. Ya ready ta go on a true date?”

Redheart nodded and blushed. She noticed that Kerfuffle was wearing her old vest. The pegasus caught her sightline.

“Oh yeah,” the beautiful mare said standing up straighter. “Rarity fixed my vest. It’s knit so she had ta use a patch. But would ya look at what she picked.”

Kerfuffle proudly displayed, under her wing, a patch of a red heart.

Author's Note:

I hope you enjoyed this. I’m thinking of making PRN Hospital into a little series.

Comments

[Techno Flare]

Loved how cute this piece is. It is great to see the final product, it’s very clean!

[Short-tale]

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Thanks Man!

[Fable Caster]

Daww... This was cute. Wouldn't mind seeing more!

[applezombi]

I did it. It took me way longer than it should have, but I finally did it.

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[PacifistDoodl3r]

“That’s the spirit. I think ya got the right idea. Muffins it is. That sign says l there’s a bakery that serves love muffins. Do ya want ta know what love tastes like in muffin form my love ?”

never change, Shortie. Making me giggle and smile with the tongue and cheek writing

[PacifistDoodl3r]

finally finished reading... AWWWWW

[AvoidingFever17]

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Nice