Quinton Philips

Dr Quinton Philips was a male Retired Orthopaedic Surgeon, retired NOL league player, retired teacher and current Chief of Surgery, who resided and worked in Begs,New South Wales, just like Dr Jim Matthews (Orthopaedic and Cardiac Surgery)  and Dr Foster (Paedatric medicine and Emergency Medicine) and also Dr Jack Philips(New head of Orthopaedics and specialty in Neurology). During his long career Quinton was also a teacher at his former High School and a retired NOL player and he was the only one of the three friends not to be born in space. Dr Quinton was not afraid to give his opinion or risk his life. Quinton later married Dr Lauren Babcock after he returned from rehab. Dr Quinton later died from a heart attack after a long going heart problem.

NOL- Younger Career
Quinton made his debut for the South Coast Colts juniors at the age of 14. "Quinton has been chosen to make his debut for the juniors, as he cannot keep playing in the lower grades he is playing at an elite level and needs to debut aganist people his strength, stamina and wit." said the coach in an interview with the media. It was only weeks later that Quinton made his junior under 20s debut. "Here running on the field for the 1st time for his junior debut is well anticipated here now, Quinton runs on scoring 12 tries in his last 24 games in the lower grades, lets hope this is worth the hype." said the commentator. Quinton scored 3 tries in his junior grade debut and earned the respect of the senior grade players who watched Quinton play. When Quinton walked off the field the senior coach walked up to him and said "You keep that up kid and you could debut for the senior side in a couple of weeks, but bulk up first mate. Good job." Quinton said "You think I'm that good?" "Better! You are a magician! Wow! So much skill! Remember kid you could go far." Quinton smiled and walked back into the sheds, where the junior coach said "That was awesome, gripping. That was the best of the best." Quinton later scored another 17 tries during his junior season and was resigned for a $2.5 million dollar 6 year deal. It was at the age of 16 Quinton made his first grade senior debut for Oztag Rugby. As Quinton was warming up the senior grade coach said "I watched you kid, so me your stuff. That 6 year deal to keep you at the colts will bring rivals. I like rivals. So I want you to work along with Scorch and Johnson, they are our senior players with most experience play alongside them and win over the fanbase. You'll be the first this age to debut so young." Quinton later went down to the sheds and looked at the team. "Yo! Quinton." said Scorch "The names Jason Scorch, this is my 4th season with the Colts, I'm the captain. I've seen you play, you can go far man. Even become captain of this team in the future." Quinton ran out with the team and heard the roar of the crowd. "Making his senior debut the youngest of the Colts, Quinton has shown how much of a veteran he could be in the junior side scoring 17 tries in his debut season for the Colts juniors, coaches and refs saying Quinton can go far as even being captain of the side!" said the commentator. As Quinton started his first senior game he ran out with confidence, "Scorch to Johnson, now Quinton, and Quinton has broken through and scored a magnificant try! Well done young man! Maybe you will be a god one day but today you are showing massive skill. " "Flinder to Holloway... and oh my god! Quinton has intercepted it right on the tryline, Quinton is away now, over the 40, over the 30 and in for a great 100 metre try with not a hand placed on him. Definitely a game to remember for young Quinton." and Quinton scored another try off an interception which sent to crowd into a frenzy. "Defintely a game to remember!" said the commentator. The team went on to win 48-8, recording the biggest win of the Colts history, with 3 trys to Quinton, 2 to Scorch, 1 to Johnson and 2 penatly goals. The coach said in a post match press conference "Amazing tonight from the team, especially Quinton. He looks like he could become something much more then the junior grade player we first saw him at. He was amazing tonight he was definitely someone who could provide us with that certain spark." The next day Quinton was on the paper with the headline "Colt's best young gun." with the story saying "The South Coast Colts, wish they brought him out sooner, young star in the making Quinton Philips showed us why young superstars are hard to come by. Playing in the lower back rubbish cup since the age of 12 Quinton proved that rising through the ranks was what he had to do to make his first grade Oztag league debut. An amazing 3 tries, 2 were from interceptions, 1 from plain luck. I see this kid being captain and serving his country in the world cup." Quinton that year later went on to beat the try scoring record of 16 in a season and make it 24. The Colts that year also made it to the finals and won the grand final aganist the Colts biggest enemy the Ragers. Quinton became a cult figure for the Colts.

NOL Early retirement
"Quinton what are you going to do after you finishing your NOL career?" "Go to university. Study to become a doctor." "You what mate? Did you just.." "Yes I said I am going to be a doctor. If I have to be around doctors for my NOL career I might as well train to be one after my career finishes." Quinton said to one of his friends. Quinton later walked into his science class where his science teacher named Trish said to Quinton "I think it's a great idea Quinton. Late nights no sleep, but seeing as you will get none, because look at you! You're a tank." "Look listen. I'm not like most of the senior NOL players, I'm not in it for the money, I'm playing for fun. But a $2,5 million dollar deal wasn't to bad to pass. Look I can't leave to go train, so they come here. The other students love it so do the PE staff. I haven't seen them get gear out for guys who train for 3 hours a day then go and do physio. I had no idea the respect I'd have from everyone here." "Quinton, you are playing for what you love, the big hits the injuries, all worth it." said another studnet. Quinton chucked and walked out of the room to grab his book, but as he did he felt a sharp crack in his knee and collasped to the floor in complete agnoy, he screamed the words "Help me! Someone help!" As his cries were heard his science teacher came out and said "Quinton are you ok?" "No.. I felt a crack.." "Dull or sharp?" "Sharp.." "Oh no.." "Oh no what? My career isn't over is it. They won't pay out a 2 million dollar deal if I retire now.." "Quinton. Calm down. It's broken your kneecap is broken. Do you take a heavy hit at training yesterday?" "I didn't train, we played. I took a hit but it didn't hurt." "I'm calling for an ambulance." "I can't afford it." "What. You're an NOL.." "I mean the Public system. Too expensive." As the ambulance came two of the ambos got out and said "Quinton. Surprise surprise." "I dislocated my shoulder last week and they had to put it back in. One said with a german accent "What have you done now?" Still in pain Quinton almost passed out before saying "Knee.. It reminds me of when I dislocated it during year 8." "You've popped it out before?" said Trish "YES! Ah medication or something please this stings!" As Quinton was given something for his pain he said "It's not working. It's broken, my season is over." Quinton was later taken to hospital were has was taken into a quiet room and he waited. As the door opened his team walked in and said "Quinton, you should've said you took that heavy hit. You know you cannot be bullet proof." "I didn't want to be a as weak as I first thought I was.." "You weak? Never! The Ragers had you on the radar to sign you. Even if you never play again. You've played 52 senior games since debuting you should be happy enough." as his team were taking to him Dr Whittaker walked in. "Hello There." Quinton looked and said "You might want to leave boys.." "No.. Let them stay.." "What's the news doc?" said Scorch. "Well the damage is alot more then first thought. The knee is a mess. Torn menicus, Torn PCL, Not to say the kneecap. it's in 3 pieces.." Quinton then said "Will I ever play again.." "In 5 years maybe..It'll be a long road to recovery. Listen to me, it's better not to rush the recovery, it could take longer then first thought." "Quinton, Dr Whittaker is right, take it slow." Quinton then said "Let's get this over with." Quinton was taken to surgery and operated on. It took a maximum of 4 hours to complete the surgery, but because Quinton's muscles were so big it took 6. Quinton had successful surgery and was taken to recovery. Quinton 4 months later was still on crutches as he struggled to properly recover from his 13th surgery. "Quinton.." said Dr Whittaker, "Think it's time to retire." Quinton looked at the ground and said "I won't get my full payout if I retire now.. But I agree. I've been on crutches for 4 months straight." Quinton later started talking to his team mates and the club "I'm going to have to go into early retirement. It's been 4 months and I've had 13 unsuccesful surgeries." "We understand, Quinton in fact you took us to a grand final we are hoping you can make a return in the future. We'll pay you your full contract and we're sorry you couldn't make your return this year." Quinton then said "You don't make a friendship like you do here." Quinton later hobbled on his crutches to a press conference that was already set up. As he sat down Quinton looked at the camera and the crowd of his team mates and the news people. ""Thank you for coming today. It is with a heavy heart that I announuce my immediate early retirement from the NOL. I have failed to make a comeback 4 months after a knee injury described as "Bomb site" like. 13 unsuccessful surgeries to repair damage and repair everything else, I have decided to take this into my own hands. I informed the club and my team mates, my Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Whittaker, they all thought it was the best plan of action. I plan to make a full return if possible in the far future. But now I can focus on my future." As Quinton was asked a question "What is in your future Quinton?" "My future will remain at the club as a mentor. I've also been accepted into university. I will study and I will become a doctor." "What other words do you have to say Quinton?" "You don't make friendships like you do here. The team are close nit, they are some of the best people you can meet, I thank them for letting me into this great team. I also thank the fans and the NOL world in general." As Quinton got his crutches and stood up he said "As I prepare for an early retirement it doesn't mean I can't make a come back. I'm just a normal person, I am human and I do make mistakes, maybe this is the best choice of action right now. Thank you all for coming." As Quinton left the conference room he headed for his school. When Quinton got back to his school his science teacher Trish said "What do you plan on going into if you go into Medicine?" "Orthopaedics.." Trish looked with a sad face "I'm sorry you had to retire Quinton, retiring injured probably isn't something everyone does." Quinton then said "I guess I wasn't meant to be a Oztag player." Quinton then stared at the floor and said "When was this floor last cleaned.." "Um..5-6 months ago why?" "There is dry blood on the floor. This proves it dislocated when it broke." "No Quinton.. We had to sedate you while you were put on the bed. You're heavier then you seem.." Quinton then said "If it didn't dislocate what caused it?" "Bleeding nose.. You punched the ambo by accident." Quinton stopped staring and said "I've been paid my full contract all $2.5 million. I want to pay you for helping me.." Quinton held out some money and said "Please take it.." "Quinton, this goes aganist all my morals, I cannot.." "What's 500 between friends?" "Quinton..." "Don't worry, I'm giving some to the school as well." As Trish took the money the principal walked in and up to Quinton and said "You provided a town with entertainment.." "We need to talk Mr Hullen.." "Sure.." "I got my full contract pay out and I would like to donate some money to the school." Mr Hullen looked on in shock and said "This is amazing! Thank you!" Quinton and Hullen walked to his office were they made the hundred thousand dollar transaction. "Thank you so much Quinton, the whole school apperiactes it. I certainly do." Quinton then walked out of the room and heard over the intercom "We'd like to thank an unknown friendly face for a 100 thousand dollar transaction. This is a huge boost for the school as we would like to update the oval and place new footy posts and repaint permanant lines on the oval. Thank you very much. Mr Hullen out." Quinton smiled and walked into the schools Doctor's office were he meet Dr Whittaker. "Quinton. I have good news. You can now lose the crutches. You've been on them long enough." Quinton smiled and said "I guess you heard I've been accepted into the Begs Uni degree." "I did. Great career choice my friend.." Quinton slowly got up and said "I'd be proud to have you as my mentor." Dr Whittaker then turned on the TV and watched the news go ape at the news of Quinton's retirement from the NOL. "Oh god" said Quinton, "There having a field day!" The Tv reporter saying "This retirement for a kid so young has brought the conclusion of how much we will put our bodies on the line for something we love. As Quinton stated he'll only come back to the Oztag league if he is medically cleared.. Best choice." Another "A stunning career ended by 13 unsuccessful knee surgeries.." Quinton then walked out and saw the entire school sitting at the assembly area. A microphone was given to him were he took it and said "But I thank this school more. The people here are amazing but I won't forget my 1st grade debut." Quinton later walked out of the school and into the uni Begs office.

Orthopaedic training after NOL early retirement
Quinton after retiring the first time from the NOL he decided to become a doctor. After he walked into the Begs Uni centre he was greeted by Dr Jim Matthews who welcomed Quinton into the area. "Quinton. Welcome, I take you have come here to get your Medical licence and train to be a doctor? Also, sorry about.." "I hear that one more time and I'll take the field! I will make a comeback trust me. I will make a comeback.." Matthews then said "I'd work with you. Lets hope I can get you to be a doctor." Quinton was later introduced to the other trainees. They all crowed Quinton and said "Will you ever return to the field?" "I will, but right now, It'll be later then never." After 2 years of training Quinton already faced a career in front of him. "Quinton, I guess I can call you Dr Quinton now. You're being sent to Begs Hospital were you will work with an elite team." said Matthews "I see potential in you." As the hoarde of doctors left the training centre it was then shown on the news were Quinton had a forced interview "We are with one of the newest Orthopaedic Doctors, former NOL player Quinton Philips. Quinton what do you think will be your biggest challenge in your new career." "I think the media, I already have twitter followers, FB page google plus, so I guess media will be a challenge." "Since you retired early from the NOL, will this be your new career?" Quinton then said "My comeback will come and listen here, I will be the best of the best. I don't care what you all think, I will make a comeback whether you like it or not. I'm off to SAVE SOME LIVES!" Quinton then walked away. Quinton later walked into Begs hospital.

Return to the field
One day whilst treating a patient Quinton overheard a conversation "Did you read in the paper, that Quinton could make a full return to the field? He might give up medicine to return to the field.." Quinton then said "No I didn't know I would do that.." "Dr Quinton! We thought you were treating your patient.." "I'm not that stupid. And it has been 5 years and I wouldn't give up this dream for anything." Quinton snapped to it. "5 years.." Quinton bolted for Dr Whittakers office and said "Am I fully cleared to go back to the field?" "We took x-rays last week and the fracture line has gone and everything has healed nicely. Fully clearance has been granted from me." Quinton later rushed down to the Colts base and said "I want to return to the field." "You wha.. Of course! Our form has dropped, we lost the last 3 years and got the spoon two in a row." Quinton snuck up behind he team mates and yelled out "Boo!" It scared them all and left one saying "Quinton your back.. You've been cleared to play again?" Quinton smiled and said "You know it.." Several days Quinton returned to the field much to the dismay of news reporters. Quinton ran out onto the field but took up a spot on the bench. "This is one amazing comeback. Quinton who is now a Doctor, is taking the field after his premature retirement 5 years ago. The coach said he was taking a bench spot until he was ready. And it looks like he is about to make his return. Scorch coming off with a likely hamstring problem.." Scorch then said "Make an impression." Quinton smiled and ran out onto the field. "Johns to JH... And then to Quinton! Quinton has taken the ball and has intercepted it and is running away for his first try in 5 years!" Quinton smiled and said to the camera "Take that media! Take that haters!" Quinton finished the game with a heavy limp in his good leg. "Quinton!" said a field side commentator "How does it feel to be back?" "Either a spark of entertainment could've brung me back to the field." "13 surgeries that were unsuccessful. Was it time you needed to make this return?" "It was time. But it was also patients. No matter how much I wanted to give up I thought about my NOL career." "Would you give up your career in medicine to make a full time return to your shattered career?" "No." "You wha.." "I will make regular team appearances, but I will not give up my medical career to be a colt figure again." Weeks later Quinton was dumped from the Colts team side. Quinton later requested a release from the Colts. "This just in, Colts figure Quinton has requested an immediate release from his 3 year deal with the Colts. The Colts telling Quinton "We've moved on." Quinton has gone into the hospital seeking treatment for a hamstring problem when he requested the release from the team. Quinton told news reporters he wished to stay in Begs, because of his medical career, meaning he can only join the Ragers. They have also interest in Quinton, after his comeback was shown all over the world." Quinton then said "I wish to stay here, even if it means playing aganist my old club. I will never give up my medical career to move to any other club away from Begs." Quinton looked on and said "Some team just hurry and sign me." 2 months later Quinton was still on hiatus from the NOL until he got a phone call. "Hello, Dr Quinton Philips, head of Orthopaedic surgery and current NOL player... How can I help you." "Quinton. It's the CEO for the Ragers. We'd like to sign you. If you want to meet us in the conference room in 10 minutes." Quinton then hung up the phone and walked slowly to the conference room, were he meet with the media and the CEO of the Ragers. Quinton sat down with the CEO and turned with the camera and said "I have offically argeed to a contract with the Ragers. This proves difficult for me as I wanted to stay my entire career at the Colts, but that has changed. It's still hard to come to terms with. But the Ragers have a great history and maybe with that skill I have I can lead them to a premiership." Quinton handshook the 4 year deal and later left the room.

Debut for the Ragers
As Quinton made it into the dressing room of the Ragers for the game against his old team, "Quinton. You played for this team for so long, what defensive plays and play plays do they use?" Quinton putting on his shirt said "I was their main play. Interceptions are my play. The Colts use the same play every time they run out. So it'll be easy to exploit that.." Quinton later ran out onto the field and saw his old team-mate Phil. "Phil!" "Quinton, you know we may be on opposite sides but we cannot be friends when that siren starts." Quinton and the Ragers prepared for kickoff. When kickoff happened the ball landed with Quinton who passed it to another teammate. "Uger back to Quinton, who goes for a run and gets past the defense and is now running to the line, Quinton scores a training run try well done." Quinton was running the ball. "Quinton is now running the ball, here is an old team-mate on the chase, two are infront, and oh my good that was a great tackle!" Quinton was knocked out cold and didn't get up. "Quinton has been knocked out cold by one of his former team-mate I think it was Scorch! The ref and the other Colts members are surrounding Quinton, and a medicab has been called for Quinton, who has played a great game tonight against his old team. Scorch has now been put on report for a dangerous hit, causing injury." As Quinton was taken from the field the entire crowd clapped Quinton off. 3 hours later Quinton woke up in hospital in a quiet room with Dr Whittaker and his team surrounding him. "What happened?" Whittaker saying "You were knocked out cold, causing a heavy concussion, and some muscle damage." "I know there is more.." Whittaker refused to say anything until Dr Matthews walked in. "Quinton. I am afraid your season is over.." said Matthews. "We reviewed the footage of how you we knocked out. Your hands went to your right knee we you hit the ground.." "Meaning...?" "You tore your ACL." Quinton annoyed said "Oh come on! I don't need this!" Quinton told everyone except Matthews to get out. After they all left Quinton was devastated. "I want this not to be true.." "Quinton, I'm sorry your season is over, but you get to work here longer here now.." Quinton looked and said "Maybe you know what, since we will work together I may as well." Later in the year Quinton and Matthews became best friends at the hospital, Quinton was promoted to Head Orthopaedic Surgeon, and was awarded with his own office at the hospital.

307 was enough- Official NOL Retirement
After Quinton played his 180th game for the Ragers, he again spent the night in hospital after a heavy knock to the head. Quinton had none of his team-mates around him as he was in a quiet room with neurosurgeons talking about his future in the NOL. "Quinton you've taken those heavy knocks, but you should be ok to continue in your NOL career. You've shown great strengths to return to the field. After the two ACL constructions, jaw, ankle fixations.." Quinton then said "It's my 4th time here in 3 months." Quinton 3 days later was released from the hospital and went to the Ragers conference room. Quinton sat down in front of the camera with team mates and other teams watching on from outside. "I thank you all for coming here today. I know over the past couple of years, my form hasn't been to crash hot, but injuries have taken their toll. But instead, I have chosen to retire from the wonderful game of Oztag League. The Colts and the Ragers have taken me as a member to both clubs. I am grateful for that. The friends I've made will last a lifetime, I have chosen to retire because of choice. Many would now be saying 'you don't have a career to fall back on.' But I do. I will permanently join the Orthopaedic team at Begs Hospital. As I worked at the hospital for many years now, I think it is time to call it a career. I thank the fans for the hate messages, and the messages of support. I know I am aged only 27, but I wish to continue a healthy life outside of football. This time there will be no magic comeback." As the crowd outside was the entire Colts team and they were all silent. "No magic comeback, I should've stayed in retirement." Quinton tried to leave when he was bombarded by questions when the CEO said "Quinton will get his full payout!" Quinton looked on and said "What?" "You took us to a final. That was something. We are giving you your full contract monies.." The media started having a field day again. "Quinton! Sally Jorge reporting for.." "No!" Quinton then walked into the foyer were the entire Colts team were standing and clapping for Quinton. "Quinton.." said Scorch "You know it was just a game. I'm sorry for knocking you out.. I was suspended for 14 weeks." Quinton then said "I know it was just a game. It's ok Scorch you never meant to hurt me. It was the physicality of the game that got me after all these years." Quinton then walked in a news reporter trap. "Breaking news out of the Ragers team today, with star forward Quinton Philips announcing his immediate retirement from the game for a second time. He told a media circus that he would not return ever again. His words sent shockwaves across the NOL community. Quinton told media that He will make no magic return, like he did after his first retirement." Quinton then said "It wasn't an easy choice but aged 27 and played 307 games over a 15 year career, it was time to hang up the boots." Quinton later twitted. "Officially retired. No magic comeback to the NOL, sad but had to happen." and another one "Going back to old job Ortho surgeron @BEGS hosptial." Quinton later met Dr Matthews.

Dr's in league
As Quinton was sitting in his office he was talking to a paitent who was very difficult to tell anything to. "Listen. I won't say this again but pull your head in! I am sick of seeing you back here because you don't want to stay off the field. You are injured you need surgery. If you cannot see that, go and injure yourself again until you see the way we all think of you.." the paitent stood up and said "How dare you speak to me like that." Standing up as well Quinton pressed a button underneath his desk it was a silent "Help" button which would send securitiy to meet him. "I've never met someone so stupid.." Quinton said to him.. "You've torn a muscle you need for movement and yet you won't have surgery to repair it. Face it.. You are impossible.." The paitent raised his hand in a fist and held it like that. "I do not need surgery.. It will end my season!" "Punching me won't make it any better!" his anger was so bad he punched Quinton in the face as help arrived. Quinton was out cold on the floor and the paitent was about to hit again. "You know nothing about surgery! Call yourself a doctor?" "Stop!" said Dr Matthews. "This young man was a NOL player like you. He retired because of injury.. He was like you once.. Now SIT DOWN! Gorge. Before I contact the police and charge you will assault." Gorge sat back down and Dr Foster helped Quinton onto the bed. "What's the matter with you kid? Punching our best doctor in the face because you don't want surgery? Ok whatever. You didn't have to hit him." "He.." "He what? Told it, like it was? Wow you are soft. Take him to the quiet room so he can be arrested for assault. I will not have it in this hospital. You will never recieve treatment here again.." Gorge being pushed out the door said "It's not an easy choice. How was I recieved as when I was taken off the field, season over I was told.." Gorge was later charged with assault and he also later retired from the NOL. Quinton was still recieving treatment from his hit to the face. "And last one.. How many fingers?" "4" "Ok. Your fine, but an x-ray will clear you up of any fractures. Why did he hit you?" "DIdn't he tell you his season was over? I old him that he refused to listen.." As Quinton was helped to the x-ray room, he then said "I want him sent to jail.." "He has been charged with assault and will serve a 4 year sentence.." Quinton sat down for his x-ray and as it taken he rubbed his face and stood up. 3 weeks later Quinton and some of the doctors were chosen to participate in an NOL game, Quinton had no choice to accept the offer and play in the match. As Quinton laced up one final time he walked to the field and was told to sit on the bench by the coach who said Quinton needed to rest and play at the same time and needed to be far from the action. As the game went on Quinton saw TV cameras panning to the bench. "And as we see on the bench, Matthews, Philips, Fosters, Philips.. Dr Quinton! Dr Quinton has been chosen to play in this match but from the bench, the coach saying Quinton obliged to play even though he didn't want to.." As Dr Whittaker came off with a hamstring tear he said "You're up Quinton.." "Proved the spark? No deal/" Quinton walked on to the field and yelled out "Not cool."

Disheartening news- A second chance
As Quinton was on call in the Emergency Room he banaged up a patient and said "Remember if the pain is any worse come see me in a couple of days, we can work something out." As Quinton was finished he walked away and wrote down what he had done in the book. "Dr Quinton?" said a voice from behind Quinton turned around and said "Yes?" "I'm Dr Wicks, I am the doctor at the National Dance Academy. I have a paitent you might want to see.." Quinton nodded and said "Take her to the quiet room we will meet up in there." As Dr Wicks and Dr Quinton walked to the ambulance to get the injured dancer, "What happened?" said Quinton, "She was walking to class when she fell down a flight of stairs. Her screams could be heard from inside." Quinton backed the ambos away and took the bed with him. "Hey.. Dr Quinton..." "You'll get your bed back. Just wait.." the ambos nodded and as Wicks and Quinton walked down the corridor with the injured dancer, giving her pain killers and making sure she was being prepped for surgery. "X-rays confirm a fracture. in the patella and the femur." "How long was it out for?" "It was out until we all got out there to see what the commotion was." "The damage has already been done. Only time will tell. What is her name?" "Tara.." Quinton looked at Tara and said "Tara, if you can here me we're going to fix your leg. How long it takes to heal is another story." "Do you need me in there Quinton?" "Why not? An extra pair of hands is never a bad thing." As Tara was sent in, Quinton and Wicks prepared outside. "I fear her ACL and PCL have been damaged as well. But I will have to repair the fractures first reconstruct later." Quinton later walked into the operating room and started the operation. "I want another X-ray to confirm knee movement after the fall." As the x-ray was done Wicks later walked in. "This here is doctor Wicks." "A former Doctor here. Turned Dancer Doctor." Quinton three hours later finished the operation and walked out of the operating room successfully. Later as Tara woke up she asked a question. "Will I ever dance again?" Quinton nodded and said "Only time will tell. You will have to have another operation to repair your ACL and PCL. They were blown out in the fall." Tara then said "I'll never dance again because of those.." Quinton snapped and said "You will dance again. Stay positive. I guess you wouldn't know that I am the Doctor who retired twice from the NOL?" Tara then said "Your knee injury was more bad then this?" 'No I returned to the field after 5 years and shown all my critics were their opinion belongs. You will dance again." Tara tried to smile but she couldn't. "I will inform Dr Wicks. And I will inform the academy. You will dance again. Trust me." Tara then said "What is a double reconstruction?" Quinton looked and said "It's a reconstruction that takes both the PCL and ACL and repairs both. Rarely used but great result as it takes a shorter period of recovery. Controversial." Tara then said "Do that." Quinton agreed. Quinton later walked out of the room and walked over to Dr Wicks and said "She wants a double reconstruction." "She must know this is the last choice.." "She knows.. I fear for her career. It might be over." "Quin--" "Don't say it, but she's blown out both muscles. If we can have successful surgery she will dance again.." "Dr Quinton.." "Listen I she doesn't dance again it's because she's not strong enough." Tara then called both of them into her room. "Dr Quinton, Wicks.. Will I ever dance again.. Tell me the truth." Quinton then said "It's all how you recover Tara. A double reconstruction is controverisal I personally don't know want to risk your knee health. I don't want to doubt it but you may have to give up dancing after the double." Tara then said "I will not give up." Later Quinton repaired on ligament (the ACL) and replaced the other (PCL) with a speical bone.] 3 months had passed and Tara came to visit Dr Quinton. "Tara. How is the rehab?" "Hard.." "I think it's time to tell you... I repaired your ACL and replaced the PCL with bone." Tara smiled and said "Not even that explaination can get me down." Quinton then said "You will dance again. You are cleared." "I thought.." "We did a more extensive repair of the ligament and it went faster then expected. You will dance again." A couple of days later Quinton was called back to the academy where he was talking to Dr Wicks. "Well the rehab period was shortened by the use.." As Quinton stopped in the middle of his sentence he turned to see people carrying Tara. "Oh no.." Wicks then turned to and said "What happened?" as they placed her on the bed the kid said "She was doing a landing and her leg gave out. We are thinking the worst.." Tara wasn't talking as she knew this was her last time dancing. Quinton tried to comfort her. "It'll be ok.. Tara don't let it get to you." Quinton looked up and saw the look on Wick's face, it said it all as she did the test, she nodded no and looked down. "Tara...I'm so sorry. But your dancing career is over.." Tara burst into tears and balled in Quinton's arms. "Tara, remain positive.." Then the head of dancing walked in and said "Is she?" "Over? Yes.." "Lucinda...Her body doesn't want to dance any more.. Her body is broken.." Said Dr Wicks. Tara then stopped and said "I'm so sorry. I didn't want my dream to end this way.." Quinton sadly said "No one ever wants their dream to end because of injury.. You were just unlucky.." Quinton then said "An ACL recon is out of the question. This time we will do no surgery." "But the ligament?" "Was a fake.." "You didn't.." "What extend her career by a couple of weeks? Yes I replaced the ACL with another. " Tara then said "I'm going to pack my things. I am going to go back home." As Tara walked out Quinton yelled "STAY POSITIVE!" Quinton then walked after to go and she her. Tara was slowly packing when Quinton knocked on the door and said "Need help?" "Sure. Thank you Dr Quinton.." "Are you going back to the farm?" Tara nodded and said "Yes, I'll return to Begs to have surgery later in the year. But for now family is the most important." Quinton then sat on the bed and said "I want you to know. We did not give up on you. You are one of the best patients I had.." Tara then sat down next to him. "What about my knee?" "Forget that. You can live without one..We did that surgery, we closed the ACL place and we repaired it. We used a method called "Anchor reconstruction" controversial, but it looks like it finally worked." Tara smiled and whispered "I think Wicks and Lucinda heard you.." Quinton pointed at them to come in. "Anchor reconstruction Dr Philips? That is a last resort surgery." "Listen Dr Wicks, I have a medical degree to perform Orthopaedic surgery, I am also the head of Orthopaedic surgery, what I say is controversial, what I say normally goes. Tara will dance again. Just not now. Now she will spend time with family." Wicks looked across and saw Tara smiling she was finally happy. Lucinda smiled and said "She can take all the time she needs to come back to dancing. She danced in the Prix Tre Vona in the biggest spotlight. She deserves a break. I allow you to take 7 months to recover and come back when ready." Tara said "Thank you for all that you have done." She then walked away into the dark and back to her parents car.

Meeting up
After reading Dr Quinton's piece in the paper he had decided to meet up with him to discuss what he would need later on down the track. "Matthews, I know this sounds stupid, but it was choice only I needed to do." Matthews then ate something and said "You did what you could Quinton. You can only play for so long." "My future will be in Orthopaedic Surgery and being a teacher." Quinton and Matthews then walked down the beach and Quinton said "I moved here to have a chance. The SCC (South Coast Colts)  have now got 10,000 members even more! So that was done, the Ragers also have a major fan base now. 127 games for the Colts and 180 for the Ragers. Now I succeed and move from the NOL. I enjoy the town and how beautiful it is. I remember when I came here I was told, you mightn't find a job anywhere in the hospital. But look at me now. I have the job of Orthopaedic Surgery and I am the second in command of the unit. I was happy about that. I hope I can stay forever." Quinton then said "I don't know how anyone cannot live down on the coast. But when I retired from the league for the 2nd time, it was for good. I never wanted the glory, but ended with.." "Quinton you chose to safeguard a career. Not many do that.."

Quinton Down
One day whilst Matthews was finishing surgery, Quinton was with him and said "What is the point of this Matthews? I mean even the best surgeons will give up." Matthews then said "I refuse to give in or give up. Even if that means breaking the rules. Just like the DNR rule. Ambos cannot follow it because their job is to keep people alive. Quinton listen to me. Some people just want to live in peace. The world doesn't do that for them. You chose this career path Quinton not just the will for wanting to help." Matthews then finished stitching up the patient and let the team take him to recovery and Quinton then said "I'm more creative. I could've been a writer with the stories I came up with. But I chose this life. The crazy life, where I am always on call and get paid to piss, sleep and eat." Quinton and Matthews walked out of the OR and Matthews said "That doesn't matter. I don't want to hear you say that again Quinton. Being negative will get you nowhere." Quinton then stopped walking and sat down and said "Sometimes the patient stories get ya. You know?" Matthews nodded and said "Especially when you one of them. Quinton move!" Quinton then asked why and was then shot by a rifle. "Ahhh" Quinton was then shot 3 more times in the leg. Matthews reached for the phone and said "We have a code 4. Gunmen in the vicinity. Get back up and a trolley. Quinton has been shot." Quinton in the arms of Dr Matthews said "I don't want to lose my leg. I can't Jim. Not today.." Matthews trying to stop the bleeding said "You wont. I promise." As help came Quinton fall unconscious, and was taken back into the OR where he was operated on and put into an induced coma. "Has the gunmen been found?" said Dr Foster, Matthews ignored her and continued operating "Matthews.. Don't do this to us. We know your friends an all but please. Was the gunman found." Matthews then said "I don't know Helena. Maybe We'll find out. Those bullets ripped apart the ACL, torn the Patellar Tendon, nicked an artery and broke the kneecap. He is lucky we induced the coma early. He's lucky to be alive. I've removed the bullets. Fixed the ACL, Tendon and the kneecap, the artery is still intact. Time will tell what happens to the leg." Helena then said "What did he say before dropping out of consciousness?" "Don't leg me lose my leg." Helena then heard the phone ring, she answered it and then put the phone down. and said "They found the gunman. He's here in the carpark." Matthews got up and rushed outside to the carpark. "Matthews its not worth it!!" said Dr Foster before trying to chase after him. The gunman was sitting with the cops before Matthews came out and said "He's in a coma because of you!" Matthews then pushed the gunman to the ground and said "You sir. Are a coward. You should be shot here!" Matthews took the cops gun and pointed it at the gunman. The police didn't stop Matthews but looked on in angst. He held the gun and said "Why'd you do it and then try to run? You are the worst type of human!" Gunman then said "I didn't have a choice. I needed money." "So you shot one of my Doctors four times in the leg, and he may never walk again?!" Matthews then turned to the cops and said "I'll pay you to keep this secret. I'ma cap him." They both nodded and said "We were the only two on call. We'll say we just found him like this. Matthews we got nothing against you." Matthews then gave the gun back and put on a glove and reached for his own weapon. "I'll know I will regret this but.." Matthews then walked over to the gunman and put the gun down his mouth and shot him. "People who shoot people for fun is stupid. I just showed that." Matthews then wiped the gun clean and placed it the gun-mans hand. And paid both cops 100 bucks. Matthews then rushed back into the hospital and back into the OR. Where the team were finishing up the surgery. "So Matthews, what happened?" "I got out there and the gunman took his own life. Bullet into the throat. Self bullet." Matthews then lowered his head "The gunman said he needed money.." "So he shot a Dr for money? Idiot". Quinton spent 3 days in an induced coma and then another 3 in a coma before waking up by himself. When Quinton woke up one of the nurses said "Dr Matthews! Someone get Dr Matthews. Quinton has woken up." Dr Matthews then walked in and said "Hello there sleepy." Quinton said weakly "How is my leg?" "You're leg is ok. You've had a full knee reconstruction. You're going to be okay." Quinton then pulled himself up and said "So. Someone never told me about the gun man? How is he?" Matthews then said "After he shot you. He took his own life." Quinton then said "You're lying. I know you are." Matthews then jokingly said "Yes because I totally shot him. And I was taken to court and charged with murder." His team looked at him and Matthews then said "I'm joking. I didn't kill him. Plus I don't have a gun anymore. I'm no longer with the GAR and no longer want to kill anyone. Quinton the long road to recovery beings here." Quinton then said "I'm ready. To start now." So Quinton did. Quinton worked up to his previous strength. Quinton was lifting weights when Dr Matthews walked in and said "How's the rehab doing Quinton?" Quinton then said "It's going good. Apparently I'm a quick healer. But I'm taking it slow. I'm glad to just be alive. Never take things for granted you know?" Matthews then said "Just like my heart attack I had 3 years ago. I never gave up then. I don't except you to either." Quinton then put the weights down and wiped his forehead, and then drunk some water out of his waterbottle. "So, what really happened that day? Did you really shot the killer?" Matthews knew he was caught, but Quinton then said "I would've done the same thing. It's ok. I'd protect my colleagues before myself." Matthews then said "I'm not happy about it. But I did. It's not fair that murderers and shooters walk off free..." Quinton then said "How is Sandra?" "She's doing well." "That's good. Hoping one day we can have dinner. " Quinton then sat down and said "This is insane. I don't know how I can, come back to work." Matthews annoyed said "I told you. You make your come back, when ever you want. But this is your own choice. YOU either be weak minded and give up now. Or don't bother showing up for work again." Quinton shocked then said "Huh. I see, you still think this is my fault I got shot." Matthews then said "The shooter was a former friend of yours. She wanted you dead. I saved your life. Now either get a new job or come back to work." 3 days after their talk, Quinton returned to work, but was placed on desk duty.

Threat
When Matthews walked in for his shift to start he heard the phone ring. It was a deep voice who said "There's a bomb. It's real.." then the voice hung-up and Matthews told the Director of Emergency Medicine someone called in a bomb threat. "D..E..M code 3! We've received word of a bomb threat.." "Do we know where it is?" "Caller said upstairs in the Ortho ward.. We have men and women still in the Operating room!, and patients still to wake up from surgery." Matthews then added, "He refused to blow up a hospital with people still in surgery. It might be awhile but.." at that time Dr Quinton walked in and said "What is this is hear of a bomb threat? Why haven't you evacuated?" "We are.." Quinton was then told the threat was real and the bomb was in Operating room 1 and it was to dangerous to do anything. "Dangerous? I live for danger.." "Really?" "No.." Quinton then told them to get out and take the walkie talkie with them, the alarm then sounded and Quinton said "Get the helicopter off the roof and on to another. I'll deactivate it there." Matthews then said "I still want a good Doctor, Quinton." Quinton took the bomb to the heil-pad and tried his best to deactivate it. "Matthews to Q10 how's it going.." Matthews said over the walkie talkie, and then he saw an explosion. "Quinton!" said Matthews. It took awhile for Quinton to respond and they thought the worst. "Quinton to base. Bomb deactivated. Roofs damaged but." Matthews then answered "We'll fix it. Are you hurt?" "Just a scratch. I'm coming down." Quinton came back down and then ran out to the exit. Matthews was surprised that he didn't look more injured. "Why don't you like more damaged?" said Matthews. "There is a small bomb cover on the roof. I got abit of the backfire. Nothing to much. I'd still get that roof fixed. I'm going to go get checked out." Quinton was checked over and cleared of serious injury. Matthews later talked to Quinton and said "That was insane! DO NOT do anything like that again." Quinton then said "Only once. I only wanted to protect. Now look what I have done. A giant hole in the heli landing pad, and it'll take months to fix. I'm sorry." Matthews then said "Don't worry about it. That roof needed fixing."

Matthew's Death
As Matthews was going for a bike ride, he made it as far as the local shopping centre, and then went up to the 'Lucky Black Cat Track' and stared at the town for hours. He came down and rode back into town and had a thought pop into his head. "I hope this town does great things when I am gone. Great things. It is a place of hopes and dreams" Then as he got back into town he was hit by a passing car, that stopped and checked out who he was. It was GM, he was late to work but he stopped his car after hitting Matthews and called for help. When help came the police arrested GM on attempted murder causing harm and the services took Matthews to the hospital. "70 year old retired Dr Matthews, hit by a car next to the shopping centre. Suspected internal bleeding and lower extremity injuries." As they bought him in to the resus bay, Matthews said to his former team ,"I'm done no more." this caught them by surprise. Dr Quinton had called Matthews' wife Sandra and told her to come in but she was no where available. Matthews then said "I never wanted to be the one sitting in the resus bay dying. I have saved people my whole life. Now it is time to give back. It is not cowardly it is my choice. All of you have shown true courage over the time I've worked here. So be strong." Dr Foster then came in "I heard the news. The person who hit you was arrested for attempted murder?" 'He called the ambo. He didn't see me." Dr Foster then said "He failed to take any notice of you Matthews, he has pleaded guilty and will face jail time. Take him somewhere quiet, and make him comfortable." Matthews was taken into a quite room where he said to his former team "Do not forget who you are just because I die. I will always remember you no matter what. You've a place in my heart and vice-versa. I want you to remember everything I taught all of you. Teamwork." Matthews then finally said "I hope this isn't cowardly." Dr Quinton then said "It's not Jim. You've been saving lives all your life, and now you are on the receiving end. We've all been there." Matthews then said "I agree. Remember all of you; "Be the best you can be." Matthews then passed away, and Sandra finally came to the hospital, "Doctors? What is this look of someone just died?" "Someone did just die. It was Matthews, Sandra. He died from being hit by a car." Sandra stunned took it very well. "Was he in any pain?" "None. He was talking to us and showed no signs." said Dr Foster. "He will be remembered forever." said Dr Quinton.

Matthews Legacy
After the hospital staff goodbye, they informed the news people and they all went to air with the same story. Dr Quinton said in an interview "Dr Jim Matthews, has passed away, after he was struck, by a car, outside the shopping centre. He received injuries to his internal organs and to his lower body. He claimed his actions refusing medical treatment as cowardly. But it wasn't, he showed his team the meaning of teamwork over the years and wasn't afraid at least not until death appeared in front of him. Matthews was fives days into retirement, and may he rest in peace." Dr Foster then added "We are opening the  'Dr Matthews Cardiac ward' in memory of our fallen colleague. The Cardiac ward, will be the one thing Matthews didn't want, but it is in honour of him." the reporter then cut to his wife Sandra who said "Matthews lived for helping others. He died doing what he loved." Sandra then walked up to Quinton and gave him a hug. "It's not your fault Quinton. In fact you are the best person I know.." Quinton then walked back over to explain the 'Dr Matthews Cardiac Ward.' "The ward, has specially trained staff, for both Cardiovascular conditions and Orthopaedic emergencies. It will have 30 beds and everything a Heart and Ortho ward would have. I know Dr Matthews probably didn't want a ward named after him or the statue we are going to unveil soon, but he gave his life to Medicine and will be remembered for it." the reporter then said "How do you think he'd react to this is he was still with us?" "It'd be a stunned yet, horrid look of regret. He saved countless lives, and saved people from the brink, he saved my career even, his spirit shall live on." The reporter then said "Thank you Dr Quinton. Back to you in the studio.". Days later a statue of Matthews was unveiled at the Hospital, it showed him in a lab coat, holding a scalpel and a defibrillator. With the words "Be the best you can be." Years after he passed, Matthews Cardiac ward saw over 50,000 patients every day. "I just hope we've made this clearer for everyone." said Quinton. "Quinton, there are people here to see you. Jedi.". Mace Windu and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Windu then said "I hope he wasn't in any pain, when he died." "He wasn't" said Quinton in return. "I don't even, know why you came down Jedi.  You didn't even care, he told me everything. He came down to earth, for a job. Clones and Jedi alike are rude and arrogant. Actual humans have manners. Go away go back home." Mace then said "We cared about him. He didn't want us around." "Oh I can't see why!" Windu and Kenobi then said "He left to pursue something more. He made his choice. We knew how he felt. Most Jedi have felt like they needed to leave the army. But since he was full human he made his choice not to fight in war." Dr Quinton then turned and said "I'm sure he'd understand."

Into the unknown
"Now can any of you tell me what function the cruciate ligaments provide?" said Quinton to his PD class. No one answered, so Quinton did it. "Quite bunch, you guys are. Alright." "The cruciate ligaments provide stability to the knee, and the Anterior Cruciate along with the Posterior help keep the knee from going to far forward or backward." "And along with ruptures swelling occurs almost every time." said a voice from the door. It was Dr Foster. "Helena? What are you doing here? Of course come in. This is my Year 7 class." Dr Foster walked in an said "I need to talk to you." Quinton pointed at his class to do some work. "What is it?" as they walked outside. "You're going into the unknown with both of these jobs." "I know. Just let me teach these kids about injuries so that they know not to go do something stupid. It is just something that has to be done, Helena. Now why did you come here and drag me out of the classroom?? " "Look you're going to be the first to know but I am going home. Back to Mandalore." Quinton then said "I'm happy for you." "It's not just that. I haven't seen my family in years." "Family is the most important." Foster walked away and Quinton walked back into the classroom and said "The knee joint is sturdy because of the cruciate ligaments. Just the same as the collateral ligaments." Quinton then continued with knee injuries. "Alright next we are going into the unknown with knee injuries. Can you tell me one injury?" one kid put their hand up and said "Entire joint dislocation." Quinton then said "Yes very good. This one is potentially deadly. A knee-joint dislocation is serious because of the blood vessels and nerves. It can dislocate from, a car accident, sporting injury or stupidity. It needs to be closely watched after reduction, as the popliteal artery can be compromised. Meaning. Amputation of the knee joint, with loss of the lower leg." one student said "But what if it doesn't go back in?" Quinton sighed and said "They would die. Die from blood loss in the lower leg, and maybe even an embolism, It needs early treatment to keep the leg and the life." Quinton then sighed again, "Meaning, if reduction is unsuccessful, amputation is our only other option." Quinton then went on to explain the knee-cap dislocation. "The knee-cap which is the round bone in front of the knee, it helps with flexion and extension. No-one needs to tell you, you have suffered one of these. When it happens it is sudden and out of the blue. I've done it myself, three times and it is not a pretty site. IT can also cause problems once it relocates itself. Those include, cartilage damage, fractures and recurrent dislocations." Quinton then showed a picture of what he was talking about. Most of the students looked on in horror. "When you first do it, it is painful. Muscle spasms and swelling keep you from trying to get up. I can tell you. The first time I did I spent most of the weekend dragging myself across the floor for most of the weekend. It is painful and the best fixation for this is physical therapy." The bell then went and Quinton said "Well, see you guys later, I have to write up reports. Have a nice weekend."

Report
Whilst writing reports for his students, Quinton was listening to reports from the hospital. "Quinton. Quinton. Quinton!" said Dr Foster, "I know you're writing your reports but would you mind taking a break?" Foster and Quinton sat and talked. "I didn't tell why I was leaving before. I'm sorry it came at short notice." Quinton then said "My retirement from the NOL came at short notice. 307 games, 2 knee recons and a concussion. But I did it so I didn't become a cripple later on in life." Foster nodded and said "and you had your two jobs to think about." Quinton then got up and said "I believe your choice was right You cannot be alone from family forever. It was the best choice for you and your family.." Quinton then walked away, Quinton then sat down and told one close workmate "You don't think retiring from the NOL was cowardly do you?" "No. It was your choice and yours alone. If your body wasn't up to it, it wasn't up to it. You made a good decision." Quinton sighed then picked up a report. "It wasn't the knee recons or the concussion. Just being physically active all the time. With a season that had 28 games. I couldn't handle it. Mentally and physically demanding." "You made your decision Quinton, to do something else with your life." "Look HG, I love teaching and I love surgery. That's why I teach both. And maybe I won't see any of these kids on my operating table. "

Year advisor
As Quinton was writing up on his computer and a colleague of his walked up to him and said "Quinton. How would you like to be year advisor for year 8?" Quinton looked up and said "Why? James." James then said "They all like you. They all listen to you. They won't with anybody else." "It's because I'm a surgeon and I tell them the truth. So ok. I will be Year advisor.". At the end of the Year, Quinton said this at their awards day. "You all have learnt so much this year. And I ask you just one thing. As we go into a new year, I want you to remain safe and not end up on my operating table. I also want you next year to apply yourself and go out of your comfort zone. As a wise man once said to me: "The long road to success requires alot of patience, blood, sweat and tears, In the end it's all worth it. So in the future you choose the road ahead." Quinton then stepped off the stage and sat back down. When all the students again reached Year 12 Quinton gave another speech. "You have all reached the end of your schooling life. You will go out into the real world and get jobs and maybe married one day. You've shown me and the whole school community what you can do. Some of you will either, go straight into the workforce, go to TAFE or UNI or maybe be a hobo of the streets of Sydney. I want you all to know, that you are welcome back here anytime, and I would like to say this one of 'my' all time favourite quotes that I say to my patients after successful treatment. "No matter how many times you fall down, always pick yourself up, brush of the dust and continue. You've reached the hardest part of everything you wanted to do. Now show the world who you are and show then your skills." So everyone stand up and give around of applause of the graduating year of 2034!" As the crowd clapped on, Quinton sat back down on the chair and listened to the applause, and saw the captains stand up on the stage and they said "We thank you Dr Quinton for your wise words of advise. We'd also like to thank you for all you done for us. The year 12-10 dinners, camp and jokes and for that we'd liked to give you this. A signed Canterbury Bulldogs poster, and this photo of year 12 to put in your office. So can everyone please give around of applause for Dr Quinton." Quinton smiled as the crowd clapped. Quinton then stood up and said "I've watched you become young adults, now you are ready for the big world. If it was up to me. I'd do this job all over again. I farewell you all. I wish you the best." Quinton then walked down the stairs and back into his office. HG walked into Quinton's office and said "You know Quinton you showed them all the true meaning of life. And I would like to say. Would you be next years year 7 advisor?" Quinton then said "Maybe some other time Hector. Right now I'm getting paged to the Hospital for a broken nose and leg. Be back later." When Quinton came back he sat down and said to Hector "I'm sorry. But I cannot take the Year advisor position for next year. As the person I just treated one of the graduating students just died when I opened then up. Fucking shit. I'm sorry maybe in another year. I'll do it." Hector then said "It's ok Quinton. Just keep it in mind." Quinton then nodded. Dr Quinton later said to the entire school "Hello all. It has been a pleasure to be your teacher and your friend. It is with true sadness and a heart full of regret, that I am retiring from teaching effective immediately. I know this comes as a shock, but I have made the life choice of working one job. As an Orthopaedic surgeon. I will remember the times we all had, good and bad, and remember the friends I made. I farewell you all. And one more thing. Don't end up on my operating table. I want you all to remain fit, active and healthy for as long as possible." Quinton later walked with his stuff and said goodbye to his colleagues. "Dr Quinton we thank you for your effects at the school and we'd like to give you this as a reminder of your work here." Quinton opened it and it was a photo of when the teachers played soccer against the seniors. It was the staff photo. Quinton smiled and hugged everyone. "Thank you guys and remember always be on your toes." Quinton wiped away a tear and said "I'm going to miss all of you." "We are to Quinton. Keep the photo as a reminder." Dr Quinton then left and placed the photo on his desk in his office.

retiring/coming back
As Dr Quinton walked into a board meeting with the respected heads of each Medical unit, he closed the door and said "I am retiring from Medicine." At first the members thought this was a joke, but then saw that he was serious. "Dr Quinton. You're serious about this?" Quinton then said "Yes. I am very serious." The head of Radiology then said "You must realize the complications this has." Quinton then said "There are thousands of applicants waiting for years. Most have been in Medicine longer then me. Get one of them down here. Maybe they'll be better then me. And trust me on this I've already, wiped my computer and here." Quinton then put his door tag on the table. "An applicant is waiting for their new position." Quinton then opened the door, but not before being asked by the head of Oncology, "What are we going to tell everyone? Their bound to ask questions, they all know you Quinton. What are we going to tell them?" Quinton half out the door said "Tell them. I'm not coming back. Tell them the truth. James." James then said "Why aren't you saying it to everyone?" "Because they know me to well." Quinton then closed the door and walked into his office and packed his things. Not before a member of his staff walked in and said "So. YOU don't tell the Orthopaedic department of your departure. You just want us to. To. To. Start from scratch!." Quinton then said "No. Don't start from scratch. Start from where you left off. And remember I'm only a phone call away. Jack. Always remember whoever takes the Head of Ortho. Tell him where you stand." Quinton then said "Goodbye Jack. Here is your OP folder." Jack looked on in shock and said "I'm the 2nd head of this department?" Quinton lifting up a box said "You were always my 2nd in command. You just didn't know it. I hear my replacement knows how to do ACL surgery and PCL alignment." Jack then said under his breath "Dr Foster". Quinton then said "Yes, it is Helena. She does have POP training." "POP?" "Paedatric Orthopaedic Practice. She trained in it." Jack then said "So this is my office now?" Quinton nodded and opened the door. He then said "Good luck Dr. Philips." "Good luck Dr Quinton." As Quinton walked out and shut the door, he walked down the long way. The next day after his retirement everyone started asking where he was. The head of Oncology said "Dr Quinton isn't coming back." "What do you mean not coming back?" "He retired yesterday. Dr Philips is now the head of Orthopaedics, Dr Foster moved from Paedatrics to OP. Dr Quinton asked me not to tell all of you. He wanted you all to move on after he left." "You think.." Dr Quinton then later came back to the hospital and said "It doesn't matter now. I've been given the promotion by the board. They wanted me to be the Chief of Surgery and Medicine." Dr Philips then said "You're the new Dean of Medicine?" Quinton then said "Technically no. The Dean is on holiday and the Chief of Surgery has retired. So I took both jobs." Dr Philips then said "Welcome back then Quinton." Quinton nodded and said if you need me. You know where I am.."

Space
"I have no idea what to do anymore.." said Dr Quinton after a phone call. "I'm still the head of Surgery, but I need to find a replacement for Paedatrics..." Dr Foster then walked in saying "Quinton! I'll have my old job back.." "I think your talking crazy?" "I mean it Quinton." "Yeah and I retired from Oztag League because of a concussion.." "I thought.." "You thought wrong.... I'm sorry Helena.. But I need to think.." Quinton walked to the roof and sat on a chair that was placed there. Quinton daydreamed  and his thoughts were going through his mind. "And it's Quinton running down the line, passing to Scorch and Scorch back to Quinton! And Quinton goes for the try!" was one memory.. "Dr Quinton you have passed your fitness test and you can continue surgery and running down the halls." Dr Quinton thought for a long time. "Quinton? Are you ok? You've been here for ages.." said Dr Philips. "Oh yeah. I'm fine.." Quinton stood up and walked back inside and back into his office. Dr Philips walked into Quinton's office and said "You're not ok. Look at you. Your exhausted.." Quinton replied with "You don't say!.." Quinton out of the blue fell to the floor and started shaking.. Dr Philips reacting quickly pressed a 'help' button, which sent Dr Foster and Dr Wilson rushing to Dr Quinton's office. "What happened!" said Foster. "I don't know! We were just talking!" Quinton was taken and operated on. Quinton later woke up in ICU. "Dr Quinton. We have bad news. You had a heart attack which lead to cardiac arrest. You're lucky to be alive.." "Well.. That makes me feel much better.." "You need to take time off to heal. I'm sorry Dr Quinton, you to rest up to get up to full health." Dr Quinton nodded and said "Yeah sure.." Dr Quinton later went home to recover. One day whilst watching TV, Dr Philips entered and said "How are you Quinton?" "I'm well. Never felt better actually." "You definitely deserved that time off Dr Quinton. You needed it." "I'm thinking of returning in a year. I want to travel the world before I go back to work.." "It's understandable Quinton time off helps the recovery process." Quinton agreed and took the year off.

Retiring
Dr Quinton stood in front of everyone and said "Thanks for coming guys. I have something to tell all of you.." Dr Philips then stood up and said "I don't think your choice would make it any different." "I'm retiring." Dr Philips stunned said "Hahaha.." Dr Quinton gave him a blank look. "Oh.. Your serious.. Quinton the last time you 'retired' you became the head of surgery!" Dr Quinton held up a resignation form and said "This time I mean it. My health isn't what it used to be. After my heart attack, ankle and knee surgery my stroke and my cardiac arrest, my body needs to rest." Dr Philips then said "You should have done that years ago, Dr Quinton you are someone who lives in the *zone* you like to be around people. The last famous person you helped was Lauren Lane. We all love you Quinton." Quinton then walked to the 'wall of retired Doctors' and placed his badge underneath Dr Jim Matthews' and said "It was a hard choice Matthews but I had to. I'd retired from teaching and from the NOL. I've had a busy life. Goodbye my old friend. I will never forget you. " Quinton later walked out and went home. Quinton slowly went downhill from there. Quinton started drinking and binge eating. Quinton put on 100kgs after 6 months of retirement and ended up in rehabilitation.

Rehab
Quinton heard a knock at the door and answered it. It was Dr Philips, he was shocked to see how much weight his former colleague had put on. "Quinton, you look horrible! You don't look healthy not at all.". Quinton holding a piece of pizza, then said "I have a lifestyle that no-one else can take from me." "Quinton. Look at you! You spent your entire career, fit, healthy and now look at you. You need help Dr Quinton." Quinton finished eating and said "You're right Jack. I do need help. Get me that video camera." Jack got the camera and set it up. "Hello all. It is I former Doctor, teacher and league player. As you can see here I have started to go downhill. I have got an alcohol and food addition. I am getting help. I am checking myself into rehab to clean myself up. Thank you." Jack cut the camera and uploaded it to Quinton's social networks. Quinton was later spotted at rehab by a news crew. "This is news crew 34, and we are reporting live from Jim Matthews Rehabilitation Centre, with Dr Quinton Philips. Dr Philips why are you here?" "didn't you see the video I posted on my social networks? I am going to rehab because of alcohol and food addition. I put on 100kgs after I retired. I have a problem. And I am getting help. If you want to you guys can walk in the center with me so I'm not lying to you." Quinton stepped into the center and signed in, Quinton turned around to see a plaque that said 'in memory of our dearest friend Dr Jim Matthews, taken to soon. a great friend and doctor." Quinton placed his hand on the plaque and said "Rest in peace, Dr Matthews." the TV crew kept on rolling and Quinton said "He was my friend Dr Matthews. Now look at me. I promised him something that I couldn't keep. I promised to remain healthy and active, never to touch alcohol. I failed him, but I am choosing to get help. Please everyone go and get help. The first step to rehab is admitting you have a problem. I beg you, get help before it's to late." "This is Sally Jimson for news crew 34. Back to you in the studio. And follow the words of Dr Quinton. Rehab saved my life to." Quinton walked in to the center where he saw Dr Foster. "Helena?" "Quinton!, you signed in? You are one of the best people I know so lets get you drinking free. And back to full health." "Thank you for believing me." "You know Quinton, I've been in contact with the hospital. They can't find a replacement for the Chief of Surgery position. I also know Quinton your not 62." Quinton looked around and said "I'd take that job again. I loved working in the Surgery unit. And your right I'm 58. Age is just a number for me." 6 months later Quinton finished his rehab stint and met a news crew. "This is Sally Jimson for News crew 34, Quinton has just come out of rehab and is now doing an interview for us. Dr Quinton, how are you?" "I'm very well. Never felt better. I was in there longer than first hoped because of double calf muscle tears. But I feel fit and healthier then ever. I've also been in contact with the hospital and I will return to my old job as Chief of Surgery, as I retired as a Orthopaedic Surgeon. I have to go and check in." Quinton later phoned the hospital and told everyone he was returning as the Chief of Surgery. "Dr Quinton is returning? Someone pinch me! We finally are getting back the Chief of Surgery!" said Dr Philips.

Return To Work
Dr Quinton walked through the doors of work and said "I'm back!" Dr Quinton walked through the doors to the staff room. "How is everyone?" "Very well Dr Quinton. We'd like you to met Dr Lauren Babcock. She is taking over you position in Orthopaedics and she also has a specialty anesthesiology and is a former actor." Dr Quinton then said "You look really familiar Dr Babcock. Welcome to the hospital." Dr Quinton walked over to his office door and said "Welcome to the team." "Thank you Dr Quinton. I will enjoy working with you." Quinton smiled and opened the door to his office and said "You're voice is ever so familiar.." Dr Quinton shook it off and walked into his office. As Dr Quinton started up his laptop Dr Foster walked in and said "Well. You've taken an interest to the Doctor who took over your place in Orthopaedics." "Why not? Ha. She's cute and oddly familiar." "Quinton. You're married, don't" Quinton chuckled and said "I know. She reminds of a patient I treated for shin splints. I cannot put my finger on it." Foster shook her head and laughed. "Of course Quinton." Foster walked out laughing and Dr Quinton logged into his social network and typed in his status update "Returned to work after rehab. Feels great. Thanks to the @Begs team for letting me return as the Chief of Surgery. Official Post DrQ10." Quinton posted the update and looked over his Facebook page and worked on his biography. He updated to say "Dr Quinton Philips, 32 years in Medicine, former teacher and Oztag league player, retired Orthopaedic surgeon, now Chief of Surgery." Dr Quinton finished up and logged out and checked the surgery bookings, when Dr Philips walked in. "Dr Philips, how are you?" "Very well. I'm just wondering can I book surgery room 3 today." "Why not 1 or 2 Jack.." "Because. I have a fractured cheekbone that needs fixing along with a shoulder reconstruction to go with broken cheekbone man." Quinton added it and said "Room 3 booked for you and Dr Sanchez." "Thank you Quinton."

Getting married/ Showing the kids around the hospital
Dr Quinton was working late one night and walked out of the office to meet Dr Babcock. "Hello Lauren." "Hello Dr Quinton." "Walk with me. I need to talk to someone for awhile." "Yeah sure." Quinton and Babcock walked down the corridor into the lunch room where everyone was. "Quinton what is this?" Quinton got down on one knee and said "Dr Lauren Babcock, will you marry me?" Babcock stunned and the crowd watching on Dr Babcock said "Yes!" The crowd started clapping and Dr Quinton smiled beyond belief. "When I came back from Rehab to meet you Lauren, I knew you were the right one." Lauren smiled and said "I loved you from the moment I met you." The two embraced arms and kissed. They later held the wedding at the hospital where Dr Philips said "We are here today, to see this wonderful couple spend the rest of their lives together. Til death do you part." Quinton later walked back to his office and sat down in his chair, Quinton looked at the photo the teaching staff gave him. "I finally got married HG, to the gal of my dreams." Quinton then heard a knock at the door and opened it. It was HG. "HG! Were your ears bleeding?" HG chuckled and said "I guess they were." HG then said "I'm glad you got married to Lauren, she seems like a great gal. But I thought you had eyes on Jasmine?" "Jasmine was a fantasy girl. Lauren is the gal of my dreams. Lauren is the one for me." HG then said "We are missing you at work. Jerry has no-one to talk to, whilst Henry is the verge of becoming a doctor." Quinton chuckled "Well, this is my choice now HG. I love this job. i love everything about it. Even the friends I've made here." HG then said "I know. That's why the school is having an excursion here." Quinton raised an eyebrow. "Don't expect me to lead them on this tour." HG smiled and said "I won't." Quinton the next day said "Alright kids welcome to the hospital. I will be your guide for today.." turning around and saying under his breath "unfortunately" then turned and around saying "I am Dr Quinton for those who don't know me. I am the Chief of Surgery, retired orthopaedic surgeon, retired teacher and a retired Oztag league player." "Wow you went far Quinton." said HG "Listen Hector Galloway I am taking up time that is needed around here to show these kids what an operating room looks like.." "His name is Hector!" said a student "Oh that's funny!" Quinton then said "Shut up don't touch anything and follow me." Quinton walked through the hospital to one kid saying "How do you do this all day?" "I don't.. I work upstairs in the Surgery office as the Chief of Surgery, I can book operating rooms, fix them and cancel surgeries. I'm used to walking around the hospital all day because I work here." Dr Quinton then opened a door and said "Now wash your arms and hands I am taking you into an operating room you need to be sterlie to limit the chance of infection. Dr Quinton walked in the room and waited for the kids, as the kids finished up Quinton gave all of them a gown and gloves "Put them on and LEAVE THEM ON." Quinton opened the door and said "Hello Dr Philips and Dr Foster, What patient do we have today?" Quinton urged the kids to come in and stand in a row so they could see. "We have a 34 year old male who is today having a spinal fusion. If you are weak hearted please step out. Your body and hands might be sterile but your vomit isn't so put on those masks and learn something today. Shall we start Dr Foster?" "Yes of course.." 3 hours after starting surgery 3 people had to be taken out of the room and 3 had to be taken to emergency. The rest that stayed were reading instructions of the surgery and watching in disbelief. HG then walked in saying "I have 3 in emergency because they passed out and broke their noses, 3 outside vomiting what they had for breakfast. I say all in all a good trip." Quinton then said "They won't be good actors if they choose a job in Medicine, these kids who started passing equipment will.." Dr Foster yelled over everyone else and said "They are useful for something! Best group ever!" HG then asked Quinton "Was this your job?!" Quinton pushed HG out of the room and said "I wasn't a spinal surgeon, I only did that surgery once, now call your kids in they have nightmares to live.." HG nodded and said "Common kids! Time to go.." Quinton then yelled out "Don't forget the ones in Emergency!" Quinton smiled and walked back into the OR and smiled again. Dr Philips and Dr Foster walking away from the table. "I'd say that they believed it was a real human on the table.." Philips chuckled and said "This medical dummy has it's uses, the fact it has real blood is great." Dr Foster lifted the dummy up and stored in the cupboard "So the board and every other person in the hospital knows about this?" "They sure do." Quinton smiled and said "Never again do I want kids that young in the OR, without good thought!" Quinton then walked out of the OR to his office where he sat down and made a coffee.

Meeting Lauren's brother
When Jack left Coruscant for Earth to meet up with his Sister in the hospital. "Jack!" said Lauren as she went and hugged him, "How are you Brother?" "I'm very well!" "That's great!" Dr Quinton walked in and said "How's my brother doing?" Jack turned around and said "Dr Quinton. I hope your looking after my sister." Quinton smiled and said "She's my dream gal. I love her." Lauren said "He's my dream man." Jack said "I find it weird how you had feelings for my sister when you didn't even know she worked in Anesthesiology." Quinton thought about it and Lauren said "I accidently overdosed a patient on painkiller and Quinton chuckled at it." Quinton laughed again "I know... I didn't think about that one. Haha" Quinton then kissed Lauren on the cheek. Lauren was then paged "Op. I'm being paged to go upstairs, see you next time Jack?" Jack smiled and said "Always." Lauren hugged her brother and quickly went off. Quinton then also got page "I'm needed in operating room 3, catch you later Jack." "Quinton.." "Yeah?" "Treat her right. Or I'll come after you. Treat her right. I don't want you to protect her just treat her right" "I promise you. I will." "You better."

Call of terror
One day whilst in his office Dr Quinton was eating lunch when he got the call he dreaded. "Dr Quinton. Lauren is missing.." Dr Quinton said in horror "Oh no.. I'm going to call the police. Hopefully they can find her.." Dr Quinton hung up and called the police "My wife is missing! Her name is Lauren, she is 100kgs, 5ft4, grey hair. Doctor!" "Oh Dr Quinton! We'll find her you sit back and stay calm." Quinton hung up and paced around the room for 3 hours. Until Dr Philips walked in "Quinton are you ok?" Quinton saying "No.. I am not ok! Lauren is missing. She went on lunch and never came back.. The cops are looking for her." Philips tried to calm Dr Quinton down by saying "It will be ok. They will find her.." Quinton then saying "What if they don't.. I don't think I could live with myself.." "Quinton you are not doing yourself a favour by stressing.." "I don't care! I never been this stressed since completing the HSC!" Philips going to the door when the phone rang. "Hello" Quinton sounding relieved. "Oh my god! I'll be right down!" Quinton hanging and yelling "They're bringing her in. She's been hit by a car." Philips not moving out of the way said "Go. she needs you." Quinton running into Philips on the way out leaving Philips on the ground. "Well then!" said Philips. Quinton running without noticing a wall in his way ran into it and dislocated his shoulder out and fell to the ground in pain.. "Ah.. My shoulder!" he cried.. A team of Doctors rushed to his aid but Quinton said "Just give me meds and a sling! My wife is in the Emergency Room!" Philips then showed up and said "Alright Foster you push I pull.." As they popped Quinton's shoulder in, a gurney went passed with Lauren on it. "Lauren!!" Quinton yelled then feeling the pain of his shoulder being back in. "Lauren!!". Quinton was placed in a sling and helped up, he rushed over to Lauren and said "How are you?" "I could be better.." "Quinton she's lost a lot of blood and needs her ankle and pelvis set. Quinton we need you to remain out here. Have an x-ray on that shoulder.." Lauren was taken away and operated on. Quinton sitting in his office with his shoulder heavily strapped and taking the green whistle comforted by Dr Foster "X-ray showed no damage from you popping out your shoulder.." Quinton then said "I don't care right now.." Quinton picked up the phone and said "How is my wife doing?" "Very well Quinton. She is responding very well. The first days will be critical." Quinton put the phone down and walked to ICU. "Quinton." said an ICU nurse "She might be your wife, but I don't think she'd want you to see her like this.." "I have seen worse." Quinton walked over to his wife and placed his hands on her arms "I'm so sorry. I wish it would've been me.." "It could've Quinton." said the nurse "The man who hit Lauren was after you. He was killed 30 minutes ago by police." Quinton then looked at her and said "Such beauty didn't deserve this." Quinton kissed her on the cheek and walked out of the room, smashing a window in the hallway. Quinton back in his office sat down, when Dr Jack Babcock walked in and said "Quinton." "Jack please not now! My wife is in intensive care because of an idiot!" Jack then said "Quinton will you stop blaming yourself. My sister is also in there and you tried your best to protect her." "Look at her Jack! She is helpless and probably dreaming about our honeymoon. Now look." Jack then said "Quinton! stop!" Quinton stopped talking and sat on the bed in his office and went to sleep.

Lauren back on her feet
Dr Quinton still had his shoulder heavily strapped when he was in Lauren's room. Quinton fell asleep on Lauren's bed when she woke up. "Hey sleepy.." said Lauren. Quinton heard her voice and said "Hey honey. How are you feeling?" Lauren smiled and said "I've been better. So how is everything?" 'You lost a lot of blood, verticle shear fracture of your pelvis and broken ankle. But everything went well." Quinton placed his hands on Laurens. "What did you do to your shoulder?" "I ran into a wall, whilst running to see you. I stressed when the brought you in. I never thought it'd happen again." "Again?" said Lauren "Dr Matthews.." said Quinton in a sad tone. Quinton then said "You need your rest.. Goodnight honey.." "Goodnight Quinton." Quinton walked out of the room and smiled. "Quinton are you going to pay for a new window." Said an ICU nurse. "Of course." Quinton passed the nurse payment for a new window. "I didn't mean to break it. You know stress levels and sad moments.." The ICU nurse then said "It's the 5th time we had to replace that window..." Quinton smiled and walked away. As Dr Quinton sat in his office Lauren walked in on a walker and said "Hello there!" Quinton looked up and said "Well. The physios are doing a great job.." Lauren smiled and said "Of course." Lauren walked out and back to another room.

Lauren's death
Months after Lauren made a full recovery she was walking down the hall of the hospital, when she meet up with Dr Quinton "Honey, you still have that limp." "I was told it would go away but I will live through it." suddenly Dr Foster walked past and said "Lauren.. You look well." Lauren smiled and said "Thank you Helena. So do you." Dr Quinton then walked away untli he heard gunshots. Quinton turned and saw Lauren holding her chest. "Lauren!!" He yelled. "Foster, put the hospital on high alert and contact the police!" "Philips! Get a gurney and hurry!" Foster ran and put the hospital on alert. "Lauren. It's ok. You'll be ok." then another shot was fired into her chest again.. Lauren then in Quinton's arms went limp. Quinton sat down on the floor with his hand around the gunshot area. Lauren was shaky "Lauren honey.. Please don't leave me..." Lauren then said "You married the gal of your dreams... I married the man of mine...I will always love you.. Stay positive." Help soon arrived but it was to late, Lauren had died in Quinton's arms. "Quinton.. I am so sorry for your loss.." said Dr Philips. Quinton then used his two fingers to close Laurens eyes and he gave her a kiss on the cheek. "I'm married you to surface in my crazy life. You were the best thing that happened to me.." Quinton held Lauren in his arms until the police arrived. "Quinton. It's the police." said an officer. Quinton then stood up and said "Did you find the gunman?" "Yes. He is in custody right now." Quinton slowly stood up and said "The man who killed my wife deserves everything he gets.." "Quinton.." said Dr Foster "Go clean yourself up and get ready for the court hearing.." Quinton went to court and watched on as he said "He killed, my wife, my friend and a workmate.. I want to see him locked up. Throwaway the key. He doesn't deserve to be wondering the streets after he shot and killed someone. Lauren died in my arms, two shots to the chest. I want the jury to not take this lightly. Just imagine it was you in my position." the Judge then said "The jury won't be deciding tonight. I will." The judge then said "I sentence you  to life in prison, with a chance of no parole. As doctor Quinton said. I've been through this myself, it is a hard process. The defendant is guilty of murder, weapon possession and other offences." The judge then said "Dr Quinton I am sorry for your loss. I hope this provides closure." Dr Quinton stood up and said "Whatever gets these people in jail. I'm happy. But I will never forgive him or forget him I hope you burn in hell." Quinton then stood up and walked out of the court room. When Jack found out that Lauren died he took it worse then Quinton did. "Lauren was a sister and my closet friend! I cannot believe she is dead!!."

Shoulder surgery
"Dr Quinton, you have to have shoulder surgery.. You can't keep on strapping it. It's only going to get worse." said Dr Foster. Quinton sitting in his office and eating lunch along with Foster, said "I will. Shoulder surgery is the least important thing on my mind right now. I have a meeting with the board to discuss whether or not I should have surgery or not." Foster then shook her head and said "Of course." Quinton then said "This shoulder surgery has to go absolutely right, if it doesn't, my career will be over.." "What they leave a sponge or something on there?" "No.. I have extra damage from strapping it and some other thing wrong.." Dr Quinton then said "I have to go. See what they say.." Quinton then walked down the hallway into the boardroom office. Quinton sat down and said "What's the news?" "Well, secondary scans reveal your shoulder had popped out and caused a fracture, along with nerve entrapment. You're lucky you had it strapped or else your shoulder wouldn't of healed. Then the 3rd scan reveal alot more damage. You will have to have major shoulder surgery. We leave it any longer and it will be irreversible.." said Dr Philips. Quinton then said "I'm prepared to lose my job for this surgery." Philips then said "If this goes wrong, you will have major loss of function in your left shoulder, because of nerve entrapment and the cartilage damage. But if it goes off without a problem you'll heal well." Quinton smiled and said "I'm ready for this.." Dr Quinton then booked operating room 3 for shoulder surgery. Quinton lying on the table and getting prepared for surgery said to Philips "I want you to know Jack, your the best doctor I've ever worked with." Jack then said "Don't forget about your wife." "I won't. I am past that. I lost her and now her legacy lives on." Philips then placed a mask on Quinton's face and said "It's time Quinton. Count back from 10." "10, 9, 8....7........6..........5" Quinton then fell asleep. "Alright lets get this over with." said Philips, who then started. It took 4 hours to finish Quinton's shoulder surgery, when done he said "He better like the job we did, because that nerve isn't going anywhere now!. Take him to recovery and clean him up a little." Quinton then later woke up to Philips next to him who said "Your surgery went as planned. A little longer then expected but all went well." "What did you have to do?" "We had to release a nerve, repair cartridge and just managed to repair the fracture.." Quinton smiled and said "Thank you."

Sleeping on the job
As Dr Quinton had a tendancy to sleep on the job, no one really took any notice of it, they used the time he was asleep to sign forms and to book surgery rooms, but Dr Quinton knew about it and let it happen anyway. Quinton was working one night and he placed his hand on his head and rubbed his eyes. The door locked for privacy and his computer shut down for the night he said "I think it's time to retire for good." He looked at his watch and it was 1:00am in the morning. Quinton placed his head on the desk and fell alseep. As Dr Philips knocked on the door at 9:00am he yelled "Quinton! Wake up! Time for a shower.." No answer. "Quinton! Get up!" still no answer. "Quinton it's Jack! Open the door.." Quinton heard this but he couldn't move."Find another way in!" Quinton yelled "I can't move!" Jack then snapped into it. "Are you ok Dr Quinton?" "No!.." Jack gathered, Dr Foster, Dr Wilson and Dr Khan as they ran to find another away into Quinton's office.. "Through the window!." said Foster. Foster opened the window and jumped into see Dr Quinton lying on the floor and not moving. "I woke up like this. I cannot move my arms." Foster quickly opened the door and said "Possible spinal injury." "What!?" said Wilson "You don't just 'wake up' on the floor." Quinton was then placed into a neck collar and rolled on to a spine board and taken to xray. Quinton talking to Dr Wilson "James.. I think it's time to retire.." "Oh.. And my nose is just sun damaged.." "I'm being serious. I can't keep on doing this. My life has been a jumble since Lauren died. I cannot keep alseep like I used to. And I never used to lock the door in my office.." Dr Foster walked in with a sad face and said "Quinton, you don't have a broken back, but your neck is broken at the C-7, it will heal, But please stop sleeping here." Quinton then said "I'm retiring.' Foster laughed and said "And I have a blaster rifle in my room." Quinton then said "I am serious! Good grief." Quinton was then taken to recovery to heal.

Official retirement
As Quinton was still healing from his neck fracture, he called in a news crew. "Hello everyone, today I am annoucing something I should of done ages ago. I am offically retiring from the Chief of Surgery position and from the field of medicine, after waking up on the floor the other day to a broken neck from falling alseep whilst working late, I figured my body isn't up to it anymore." Dr Philips then said to Dr Foster "I thought he was joking..:" "I guess not. He was serious. I guess i should of taken it seriously as well." Quinton then said "After a long career I thank everyone for their support." Dr Philips walked over and said "Dr Quinton, as you served as the only one who took the job, the hospital has agreed to retire the Chief of Surgery position and the room you worked in." Quinton then said "I thank you al..." Quinton then drifted and Philips then said "Get the news crew out of here, and on standby. I fear our Doctor, will be with Lauren soon."

Death
After Quinton drifted, he was in a bad condition. Foster, Philips and Wilson were all trying to revive him. Dr Wilson then said "We've been going at this for 35 minutes. It's time to call it. his body cannot take it any more.."Philips refused to give up. "It's over Jack. He's gone." "He can still put up a fight! Don't give up on him! Not this time..". To get him to stop trying lifesaving treatment Dr Foster said "Jack he put up a fight for long enough. He walked the path to hell and back. He's gone. His body is tired, he strength is gone. Jack it's over, he gone.."Jack looked at Quinton and placed his hand on his head. "You've given so much, to those who loved you. We thank you for your service we'll miss you.." he also then  said "Rest in Peace Quinton." Jack then turned off the machine and gave word to Dr Wilson and Dr Foster. Jack walked out of the recovery room saddened and with his head down and with the daunting task to face the cameras, Wilson and Foster walked to meet him. "This is Sally.." "Shut up." "Alright.. And we are live." "Dr Quinton has passed away aged 65, due to the complications of an ongoing heart condition. All attempts to revive Dr Quinton have failed." Dr Foster cut in and said "As the ultimate sign of respect we will retire Dr Quinton's job the "Chief of Surgery." position." The cameras then cut to Quinton's old high school where HG was standing low faced and saddened, HG then said "It's a sad loss. But we all discussed that Quinton's legacy to this school would be forever remembered. We will hold an inguaral Q10 Rugby League cup, every year." The camera then cut again, this time to the Colts and Ragers headquarters "The Colts will retire Dr Quintons no.5 jersey.' "The Ragers will retire Quintons no.10 jersey." The camera then cut back to the studio.

Legacy
Dr Quinton's legacy lived on. At the hospital Quinton's office was used as a referencing zone, and an area used for studying, the job of "Chief of Surgery" was retired. At the school, they held an inaugural Q10 League game every year, at the Oztag clubs they retired Quintons jersey.

"I don't believe we lost our brightest mind.." said Dr Foster. "No-one could have seen it coming." "He was the best Doctor we had here. He was the best of the best. Knowing he would retire twice and comeback to medicine is amazing."

Trivia

 * Dr Quinton retired as an Orthopaedic Surgeon after he have up giving people help for a living
 * Dr Quinton had a crush on Dr Babcock when he was in the operating room and she gave a patient to much pain killer.
 * Dr Quinton suffered a heart attack that lead to cardiac arrest
 * Dr Quinton retired from teaching after being year advisor
 * Dr Quinton Married Dr Babcock
 * Dr Quinton retired twice from the NOL
 * Dr Quinton retired from teaching
 * Dr Quinton had two knee reconstructions during his NOL career
 * Dr Quinton retired from the Oztag League after 307 games 127 for the Colts, 180 for the Ragers
 * Dr Quinton's favourite colour was blue
 * Dr Quinton put on 100kgs after retiring the 2nd time
 * Dr Quinton put up two good arguements in court
 * Dr Quinton died from his heart problem