Quinton Philips

Dr Quinton was a male Orthopaedic Surgeon, who resided and worked  in Begs,New South Wales, just like Dr Jim Matthews (Orthropaedic and Cardiac Surgery)  and Dr Foster (Paedatric medicine and Emergency Medicine) and also Dr Jack Philips(New head of Orthopaedics and speciality in Neruology.)  During his long 54 career Quinton was also a teacher at his former High School and a retired NML player (National Oztag League). or( National Monster Leauge for laughs.) 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.

Orthopaedic learning
Like all doctors, Quinton studied at University and then Hospital Medical school. He studied medical terminology and then went into medicine, Quinton from a young age loved watching Medical Videos on the internet, and watching TV shows. Quinton then studied teaching and got a degree in PDHPE, but studied more of the Personal Injury side of it. He told his classes about injuries and how they are treated. Then he became an NML player but later retired because of choice.

Doctors in league
A game one day was called for all doctors from New South Wales and Western Australia. Matthews was chosen to verse them as well as Quinton. During the match Matthews  scored 3 tries and Dr Quinton got 4 before an injury stopped him in his tracks. Matthews on looking with other doctors knew what this meant. As they have all seen their fair share of broken bones and torn ligaments, this had to have been the worst. Because it was one of their own. Dr Quinton grasping the knee in agony was taken to hospital and operated on by Matthews. Matthews, gave a statement to the newspaper saying. "The knee was a mess. The arthroscopic camera showed a torn Anterior Cruciate along with the Patellar tendon and micro tear of the Posterior Cruciate, but that will heal on it's own.. It's not one of the worst injuries I've ever seen. But it's up there " Dr Quinton then added "It was weird. Because you don't normally see one of your own on the table. But it does happen. I was just unlucky.. This injury wont get me down. It will be physically draining but that's what pain is about. I will not retire just yet. It could've happened to anyone." Matthews  then added. "Dr Quinton is so inspirational, after being hit by a car earlier in the year he managed to comeback from that and then have this devastating knee injury, it will be difficult. During my time as an Ortho I've seen so many career/season ending injuries and to tell them that is hard, but when I told Dr Quinton since the ACL was torn he'd have risk of snapping the other one. He took it well, knowing this would be in his mind for the rest of his life, Dr Quinton is just amazing." Quinton added "I've seen this in my time as well. But never thought my career would be in danger. But I know now what I am facing so I should make a recovery.." The paper of her interview was published the next day with the title "Down but not Out. Doctor tells how injury has made him better." Matthews was in his office reading the article when the last sentence said "I'm still going to play of course, It's a great game. I know many would disagree, but yeah." Matthews threw the paper in the bin and yelled out "Quinton!!". He stood up and then walked out the door. Where Quinton was standing to go in. "Is this true? You're going to play in the NML again?" Quinton looked on and said "Oh, I was hoping you wouldn't of read that sentence..." In front of a crowd of onlookers "Of course I would I read the paper everyday! Quinton, this is serious, you're a teacher, doctor and a NML player, where do you find the time to say you're gonna continue playing this game and then find the time to be as fit as the players themselves. It's a lot to ask for." "Look Jim, you're the top of the field in Orthopaedics, but this something I'll do until I either decide to retire or tear the ACL again. I am sorry." The crowd then said "Listen to Matthews." "Even the crowd agrees. You're endangering your health." Quinton then walked out saying "Ya'll just jealous.". Matthews then said "He was my next patient, whose next?" An old lady popped her hand up and said "Well said Dr Matthews." The crowd clapped and all said what she said. Matthews turned around and said "Damnit Quinton..". He then turned in the doorway and said "Sally your up next. Routine rotator cuff Tuesday. Eh?" "Yeah.."

Retiring from the NML
During a shift at the hospital, Quinton called a conference and saw Dr Matthews walking to go to his office, "So Quinton what's it gonna be? Re-rupture or breaking more bones?" "Retirement from the NOL. You're the first to know. And in a couple of minutes the whole of the footy community." Matthews stunned and Quinton walking to talk to the cameras. "I just want you all to know, I am retiring from the NOL effective 10 minutes ago. I cannot keep on going. My body isn't up to it not anymore.. I will not take any question here, but maybe later. One reason was because of my knee, another is because I have to much to do here I also decided being a cripple later on in life is not an option. Thanks for showing up." Quinton walked back into his office and sat down. Matthews then walked in and said "You did that for your career?" Quinton then said "No. It was because I couldn't keep up with them anymore. My body is fine. My knee goes tight every time I run onto the field. I wasn't a hard choice. I teach and I'm a Orthopaedic Surgeon, so that is something and being a cripple isn't an option." Matthews then said "I guess our conversation, had something to do with it?" Quinton nodded and then said "It was. But age played apart. Look at me I'm 30. I have to much to live for. 127 games was enough." "I'm glad you made your own choice Quinton. It's not that easy giving up something you love." Matthews smiled and then walked out. Quinton then said "It was. I don't know why I played in the NML. I hated it. I'm glad I am not playing anymore." Quinton then went out with Matthews to lunch.

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 orthopaedics 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 so that was done. 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 went home.

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 Othro ward.. We have men and women still in OR, 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 quite, 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 Othro 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 cruciates. 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."

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 NML came at short notice. 127 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 NML 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.

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.

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.". 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 cutted 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 Rehabiliation 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 centre with me so I'm not lying to you." Quinton stepped into the centre 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 centre 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.