She picked up the filter paper and tossed it into the nearby bin. The staff lounge was empty right now, except for herself and Sam, because there had been an influx of patients in A&E, and everyone was working at full tilt. Ruby had already been on duty for several hours, dealing with the usual crop of accidental injuries, respiratory difficulties and acute illness that brought people here during the weekend. Now, as this Saturday afternoon wore on, they were dealing with the aftermath of all-day drinking and injuries from fights that had broken out. The waiting room was full to overflowing, and there were a number of intoxicated, garrulous people waiting to be seen. ‘Because it takes time and trouble, I would guess,’ Sam said, throwing her a quick, assessing glance. ‘What’s wrong? You’re not yourself today, are you? I’ve noticed you’ve had a tendency to be quite short-tempered at times. Is it the drunks taking over A&E? Are they beginning to get to you?’ Ruby shook her head.
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