Quinton Philips

Dr Quinton Philips was a male Retired Orthopaedic Surgeon, retired NOL league player, retired teacher and former 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 his 'flame' Kari Philips.

NOL- Younger Career
Quinton made his debut for the South Coast Colts junior team 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." Quinton was running with the ball when he tore his hamstring and fell to the ground. "Quinton is down.. It looks like a knee. The one he may of hurt 7 years ago.." Quinton slowly got up and called the trainer over and said "Hammy! Help me to the bench.." "No..It's a hamstring.. Quinton unlikey not to score tonight. He played well." Quinton finally got to the bench and sat down and placed 3 packs of ice on his leg. "Quinton. You'll have to have scans on that hamstring.." Quinton nodded and said "I know. I'll do it tomorrow.. I was supposed to be operating tonight on a paitent. Get the coach down here so I can yell at him." As the coach walked down, Quinton said "You know... We doctors do have a life to live. I now know why I stopped playing this game..." "Injuries?" "No. Choices.." Quinton got up and took his jersey off and put a shirt on and walked out of the stadium and back to the hospital. He went into and saw the radiologists. "Quinton. What are you doing back here so soon?" said one of them. "Scan on my hamstring. I wasn't spending all night sitting on the bench after tearing my hamstring in the 34th minute. Quinton got into the MRI machine and waited for his results. When Quinton was let out of the machine he rubbed his eyes and asked "How bad is the damage?" "Grade 2." Quinton smiled and said "Better then expected." Quinton then walked out and said "Thanks" Quinton then walked into his office and turned on the TV were he saw the news reporters reporting how he walked out of the staduim. "Quinton, walked out of the staduim in the middle of the Doctors in League match, but we managed to catch up with him after he walked out." "I couldn't handle the spotlight again. I'm sorry to those who thought I left because of injury. I just couldn't handle a moment, that ended my career in the NOL.."

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.] 7 months later Tara met up with Quinton again and asked "Am I ready to dance again?" Quinton smiled and said "More than anything. I'll take you to Wicks, maybe she can let you dance again. Because after this long time out." Dr Quinton and Tara walked to Wicks' office and said "Dr Wicks." "Quinton. Been a while." Quinton then moved out of the way and Tara appeared, "Tara.." said Wicks. "How have you been?" "I've been great." "Scans show improvement. I also say you can return to dancing when ready." As Wicks handed Tara a note to say she was ready to dance again, Lucinda was walking past when she heard that Tara was back. "Tara." she said. "Hello Ms." "I heard the news...You've been cleared to dance again. That is great news." Tara hugged Quinton and smiled wih a wide smile and said "Thank you for giving me another chance at something I love." "It is no trouble. No trouble at all."

Going back to school
It was many years since Quinton stepped foot into his old school in Begs. But Quinton went to talk to Mr Hullen. "Quinton? Is that you??" "In the flesh. I've decided to come back and take that open spot in the PDHPE department." "Aren't you doctoring right now?" "March is a quiet month and all I am on is Emergency Room duty.. I need to catch up with the teachers again.." "Quinton I'm happy about this but you don't really have qualifications to teach PE.." "I'm not teaching PE. I'm going to take up the "PD" classes." Hullen then nodded and said "Wait here. I'm calling an assembly soon. If you didn't hear one of our PD teachers passed away during the holidays.." "Which one?" Quinton then said. "Killion." "Oh dear god." "You're filling a void. Thank you.." As Hullen told Quinton to leave the window open and walk out when told t, Hullen walked down to the assembly area to inform everyone. "As you may know we lost one of our biggest minds in the PD area, but we know his void will be filled in the future. The future is today. Please welcome a former studnet, NOL player and now doctor, please welcome Dr Quinton!" As Quntion walked out of the office he got to Hullen and said "Yes. Thank you. Now I will tell you why I decided to come back here. I wanted to teach about injuries, as not much is taught about them.. We are either confused about them or we don't know what they are. I will be taking PD classes so the PE teachers can take the kids out more." Quinton then said "I may not be the powerhouse of Mr Killion but I do know a thing or to." Quinton walked down to an area he used to sit at and he placed his hand on the table and then said "I remember this school like the back of my hand. So don't be afraid to ask me any questions you have." Quinton then gave the microphone back to Hullen and he walked away to the back of a building he used to sit behind."Sitting alone Quinton?" said a familiar voice, "Yeah.. I just can't comprehend that we lost him, I was on call that night when Killion was brought in." "Quinton, you might've been on call, but not even you could've stopped what happened." The voice belonged to Trish, Quinton's old science teacher "Trish.." Trish smiled and said "Yes Quinton. The entire school followed your move to medicine. Your first interview was a little less to be desired.." "Do they still train on the oval?" "Yes. But Quinton.." Quinton got up and walked down to the oval where he watched his old team train, he walked onto the oval and they noticed he was coming over.. "Quinton! Welcome ba--" "Don't Scorch.." "What why are you here then?" "I decided to teach students about their team-mates leaving them all alone to come back from injury!" "Oh that.." said Scorch. "Yes that! You guys left me to make my own comeback, for 5 years, not one of you come to see me. I fought harder then any of you to get on the field again.. I hope your happy." The captain then walked over and said "Quinton calm down.we had no choice you were out for so long.." "I was out for so long because I had no-one to help me through the process! We were a team.." Quinton then punched Scorch so hard in the face he said "That is for letting me leave the Colts." Quinton then said "You have no clue what it is like to be left dissapointed. You don't deserve to train here." Scorch held his hand over his eye and said "The team is being torn apart Quinton! By your retirement and by the controversy why." Quinton spat on the ground and said "Not my fault! And one more thing, your trespassing on private school grounds. I never told you but the government doesn't like a school being used for dumb training sessions. You make me sick." Quinton then walked away and saw the looks of his ex-team mates. Scorch yelled back and said "We've won the spoon 4 years in a row! We cannot find any more talent like you.." "Maybe you should like HARDER! Find them in the LOWER GRADES! As I said NOT MY PROBLEM." Quinton then disappeared into the staff room. Quinton looked down and sat on the steps and said "I don't know why I ever started out in the NOL. The Colts, the Ragers.." "The injuries Quinton.." "No..The weight on the shoulders, the expectations.." Quinton looked up and said "Why is the team coming up here?" "I don't know maybe you yelled AT THEM??" Quinton stood up and opened the door to find the equipment had been packed away and the captain there saying "We're sorry for abandoning you Quinton when you were injured we didn't have a choice at the time.." "That doesn't explain why you left me in the room with Dr Whittaker." "We knew you needed to be alone. But we failed to take notice of how badly you were affected by your injury. Please accept it. We decided to move back to the staduim training fields. As we are impacting on your schools PE lessons." "I doubt that. You guys were the only reason kids ever did PE.." said Hullen. "Quinton. We know you had to retire for a reason the 2nd time, but we didn't want you to walk alone. We have retired your #5 jersey in honor of you contribution to the team we thank you.." Quinton cracked a smiled and said "Thank you." As the team left Scorch appeared and said "Killer right hook" Quinton then sat back down and said to Hullen "I walked alone. My entire career in the NOL I walked alone." "Quinton, you decided not to walk alone in the career of medicine you should be happy." Quinton smiled and said "I know. Best career move ever." Quinton then stood up and said "Thanks." "No problem." As the bell went Quinton walked into the room and opened the door letting the class in. "Alright everyone. I'm Dr Quinton Philips,current Orthopaedic surgeon and the head of the Orthopaedic unit and former Oztag League player and now teacher." As Quinton brought up his laptop and connected it to the internet he said "I only want one thing when teaching: Respect. You respect me I respect you." "Quinton..We respect you in every way. No matter what.. an NOL player who retired because his team didn't want him, and signed with another is one reason I respect you." said one student "I wanna learn about injuries.. This is the first time I've actually wanted to come to PD..An actual Doctor!" Quinton smiled and laughed then said "It's not all about operations though. It is a tough job. Orthopaedics is a wide variety. including bone infection, replacement, repair, reconstruction, Ortho oncology, sports medicine, paedatric orthopaedics, tramua and muscle surgery. Sometimes some surgeons don't operate at all. They spend their time on desk duty in the doctors surgeries." Quinton then showed the operating room at Begs. "This operating room has seen the most horrible injuries, to birthing babies." "Do you have pins in your knee?" Quinton chuckled and said "No..Just a lot of scarring." "Damn.." "But I do have a metal plate in my jaw, ankle and shoulder.." Quinton then said "The shoulder one was from when I was knocked out and it caused muscle damage and nek minute have a fractured shoulder and torn ACL.. Season over." Then Hullen walked in when Quinton was explaining how the training season went. "So after a training session is recovery and physiotherapy." Quinton looked up to Hullen and said "Mr Hullen." "Dr Quinton, I see you have this class quiet...For once." "What can I say? I'm a doctor." "No it's because he was one of the best NOL players of all time!" Yelled out Bobby. "Shut up Bobby.." said Quinton. "You guys continue with that training and recovery sessions. Do that for homework and extended responses." Quinton and Hullen walked outside to talk. "I've never seen a class so engaged. Quinton you were the jump the school needed. Thank you.." "Maybe. But what happens to them. I want to show them a video of ACL recontruction for their next lesson, but I'm afraid Bobby will pass out and many more will vomit." "Traditional, throught the big incision or key hole?" "Traditional.. How'd you know?" "Had one myself. You're free to show them anything you deem in their best interest. I've informed the board about you and they've said do what you can." Quinton then said "How come they are not stopping me?" "Because you know about these things. You can teach them about things we can't. We may have trained to know about the body, but Michelle is forever forgetting and Karl isn't the same after you left. So hiring you was the best choice. Look I have to go but remember teach them anything." Hullen walked away and Quinton walked back into this classroom and said "Now you see how far some NOL players will go to be healthy?" They looked up and all nodded. Quinton sat back down and said "You know. I might be a doctor, but why are you being so quiet? It's maddening.." Quinton then said "Since you all want to know the truth behind a doctors reasons to make a person retire or change sports.." "YES!" said Bobby. "I once told a dancer she would never dance again after she fell down stairs, fracturing her femur, tearing her ACL and ligament damage..But she wanted a controversial surgery. An "Anchor" reconstruction." "Anchor?" "Yes anchor. With an Anchor reconstruction you repair the damage but don't make a new ACL you put in two anchor points and attach a piece of ligament in the anchor, to make it complete. 90% of the time it will not work, but those lucky 10% can rupture the ligament and the anchors will take over. Controversial but is used in most cases." The bell then rang and Quinton said "I want you to do this for homework, make up a character and give them an injury. The injury is to be confirmed by me as easy to treat, hard to treat or difficult. See you later." Quinton that afternoon went to the teachers meeting and sat down. Hullen said "As Quinton is now a permanant member of staff as well as a doctor, I want everyone here to catch up on their first aid skills. All of you." Quinton then said "Why? Because I'm here?" "No I was told by the board to do so. And if we don't we'll lose you and 3 other teachers." Quinton then said "The board already trains you in first aid..Advanced is up the paramedics.." Hullen then sat down and put his hands in his head and then said "The board is asking all teachers here to brush on on their skills. Everyone is to be trained by you Quinton." Quinton then said "What's so bad about that?" Hullen then said "Nothing.But you have your hands full don't you? The boar---" "I don't care about the board, just follow me. All of you." Quinton walked to his office and opened a secret passage way, moments later they were in an office that was like a Doctors office. "Quinton..Did you have this built so you sneak away from us? Haha" Quinton then said "Very funny. I built so my student paitents could have their aliments fixed. You know how many need an MRI for a calf problem?" "I don't know how many?" "About 24 students a day. Which is why they are missing for about 20 minutes of class." Quinton then said "It also goes up to the hospital for serious injury and all the rest." 3 hours later the teachers left the underground medical facility tired and all sore. "Quinton? How do you do that.." "I cope with it." Quinton then heard his pager go off. "I gotta go. So ya'll tomorrow."

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.."

Losing a teaching friend
As Quinton was walking and talking to Hullen he said "You're the best teacher we've ever had here Quinton. Marks have gone up, and our former ranking of 'worst school on the coast' finally went to another school." "I know. But one question? It seems more people are deliberatly injuring themselves badly to get treated by me.." "I can't figure out that question either." As they stepped into the history block when the sound of a gun went off. Quinton then said to Hullen "Check it out." "You first!" Quinton then walked to a room with someone lying on the floor. "Oh dear god!" Quinton grabbed at the door handle and struggled to get the keys in the key hole. Quinton then got the door open and rushed to the persons aid. "Can you hear me?" said Quinton in disbelief. "Yes...Dr Quinton.." Quinton then turned to Hullen and said "Call an Ambulance." "But Quinton the board!" "I DON'T CARE WHAT THE BOARD SAYS! CALL AN AMBULANCE!" Quinton said. As Quinton rolled over the person he saw who it finally was it was Philip. "Phil.." As Quinton saw the gun in his hand he said "What made you do this Phil?" Phil then said "I did it for my job. They were planning to fire me. After all the loyal years of service.." Quinton then said "You were my history teacher Phil all those years ago. You were the best teacher anyone could ever had." "Not to them! Not anymore.." Quinton was holding the bleeding wounds so they would stop but they didn't." Hullen then walked in and said "Phil!" "You were going to fire him?" said Quinton. "Of course not!" "Lies!" said Phil. "You wanted to fire me because I was no longer up to scatch with your methods of teaching" Phil them vomited blood on the floor next to him. Hullen then said "You're an amazing teacher for any school to have, it wasn't you I wanted to get rid of. It was Jumpings. Not you Gregor." "I overheard you say my name. Not Franks.." "Hullen stop." "Why?" "He put the entire clip into his stomach.." Phil then said "Only 3 rounds close up..I wanted to die." Quinton then reached for the radio on the side of his pants and turned it on. "This is Q10 to the office-day-pigs. Phil Gregor hurt in sucide attempt, please put school on lockdown. Until further notice." "Office-day-pigs reporting back will do." Quinton put his radio on the table and held the wounds of Phil so they would try to stop. As the bell went for lockdown, Phil was slowly losing his fight for survival. "Quinton...Tell if you are anything more then just an Orthopaedic Surgeon." "I trained in everything Phil..Even radiology and General surgery. I also trained in Orthopaedic Oncology." Phil then reached for the radio but was pulled back because of the pain. "Quinton pass me the radio." Quinton did so and said "tell them the reasons why." Quinton then looked at Hullen and said "Where is the ambulance?" "They are all held up at a collapsed building on Harrison St. All of them are being used and so is the chopper. The nearest one is 15 minutes away." Quinton then said "This is longer then 15 and we might lose him.." Phil turned on the radio commincation to the whole school and said "Hello everyone. Mr Gregor here. The real reason the school is on lockdown is because I tired to take my own life with a gun. I was worried about so many things. Losing my job and my friends. I know that it is hard for everyday to go and think about these things but it is hard enough in the world. If you have had trouble with these thoughts in the past, please remember help is out there.. Please get it. Goodbye for now." As Phil turned off the radio the ambulance pulled up outside and the paramedics rushed in with all their gear. Quinton had wrapped his shirt around the bullet areas and had his hands compressing the wounds. Quinton then said "Suicide attempt.." "Looks like you were in the right place at the wrong time Quinton." Quinton then said "How's that building collapse going?" "What building collapse?" Quinton then said "You didn't want to come.." "We had to get someone out of a well we are sorry we are late." Quinton was shirtless and holding onto Phil's stomach with his shirt when they arrived at the hospital Quinton said "Teacher Phil Gregor, suicide attempt with a gun. Extreme close range." Quinton was still compressing his wounds when Quinton said "He thought he was going to lose his job but it was the opposite. He is losing his fight for survival." "And your shirt was the first go to?" "I was either that or my pants." "Good choice." "Quinton..." said Phil. "What is it?" "I feel cold." Quinton looked down to his co-worker and mouthed 'leave us', as the co-workers slowly moved out, Quinton said "You didn't have to do this Phil. You could have asked if you were getting fired." "I didn't want to at the tine. I was annoyed." Quinton started to tear up and he finally grabbed Phil's hand and said "You were the best teacher anyone could have asked for. You chose the cowards way out." "I know what I did was wrong and I aplogise for that but remember this Quinton: Who fought for everyones right to have their own opinion and join in on several games or things you didn't konw I was famous for. I might be a 'coward' but I'm not a cheating coward who cheats death." "We all cheat death everyday so I can know where you are going. I apolgize for being that little shit in your history class all those years ago." Quinton felt Phil's hands go cold and his breaths get slower "Quinton. Tell everyone the fight for life is never over. Tell them to always think of others and ask that one question.." Phil's hand dropped out of Quintons and his eyes slowly shut, Quinton then said "Stay with me Phil. Phil!" Phil had passed away from gunshot wounds. Quinton decided to leave his shirt on Phil's stomach and open the curtain to say "I guess I'll be the one telling the school they lost a legend." Quinton then sat down on a chair and said "Don't throw out the shirt. It's the best one I own." Quinton then walked to his locker and put on another shirt, he then closed the locker and hit it twice before he clumped to the floor and sat there for a long time before moving. The following day Quinton walked into the school and was very quiet, he did not say a thing until an assembly was called into the hall, where everyone was standing or sitting on a chair. Quinton slowly walked up the stairs and to the podium and took the micophone. "You are all here today because we have lost a friend, and a teacher in Mr Philip Gregor. A beloved member of staff and a friend to all." As Quinton looked up and saw the stunned looks on faces he continued. "Phil died after shooting himself 3 times in the stomach." Quinton then said "I will not apologize for what I am going say or show you." Quinton then said "X-rays showed 2 went into his spine, another into his bowel and ripped through his intestines, causing the damage to be done. He tried to take his life in a suicide attempt." Then held up the shirt he used to compress Phil's wounds with, "This was the shirt I used to compress his bleeding wounds, but they were just to great those wounds, nothing could've stemmed the bleeding." All Quinton could hear was sniffles of some students and saw one teacher heading for the door. "I want you all to know, that his last words in hospital were "Tell the students.." Quinton then struck a tear from his eyes and he wiped it away. "Tell the students and the teachers. That the fight for life is always being won everyday. Tell them that they should never give up and tell them to be the best you want to be." Quinton then put his bloodied shirt down and placed his hands to his heart and said "A lovely man yesterday said to me that I should do something I've never done. To admit I'm not afraid to say goodbye but sometiems you need to be afraid." Quinton then said "I know the emotion in this room is so high now that I dropped a bombshell on all of you today, remember the price of life is second to none." Quinton then put his head down and said "Please stand up for a moment of silence for colleage and friend Mr Philip Gregor. And remember help is always out there." As the room went quiet and stood for the moment of silence, Quinton had his hands on his face and he then told everyone to sit down. Quinton then said "We are not to mourn, but we are to remember the life and legend of Philip Gregor." Quinton then stepped down from the podium and back into the crowd and slowly walked for the door. Hullen then walked up to the podium and said "We may have lost our best teacher, but we shall not mourn. We shall remember him. As we have just gotten word that a Basketball match trophy will be made for our fallen friend and colleague." Hullen stepped down and told the kids to go and relax until their next class was called.

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."

Helping the Friends
As Quinton knew he was going to have to serve his time as a year advisor but he knew it wouldn't last long. Hullen walked in on Quinton who said "Quinton. It's time to be a year advisor for year 8. They need a figure who will listen to you." Quinton then said "I know. But it's going to be hard to be the chief of surgery and all the work that has to be done." Hullen then said "It's up to you, you can do it and get it over with. Or the legacy will continue." Quinton then said "You're not joking this time. Neither am I. I'll do the job." Quinton only lasted a year as the year advisor as he couldn't help anymore. He parted with all his wisdom to everyone. Quinton told the year "I'm sorry everyone, but I can't be the year advisor anymore. As your just a hard year group to try and part any wisdom on. You're a good year, but a hard one to advise. Hullen will chose your next advisor." Quinton walked out and back into his office where Hullen walked in and said "You tried Quinton, it's a hard job you know." "I tried...I tried. I don't need your pity. I can do whatever I can do to make people healthy again, but I can't help year 8 into senior years. Theres a problem there." Quinton opened his briefcase and pulled out notes from his paitents. "See I can help this person with hamstring cramps, but not someone with a family problem.." "Quinton..Quinton stop. I didn't mean that, but it doesn't matter. Not all teachers can't help it. It's not always an easy job." Quinton then said "I'm taking time off. As long as I need." Quinton then wrote on his door "Time off until further notice." Quinton then put his folders back into his case and said "You'll know where I am going to be." "Quinton. You're going to quit aren't you?" Quinton then said "No. Not yet." "But Quinton what will the bo--" "You say board and I'll rip your tonuge out. That is why I'm taking time off. Because you can't stop saying board in every sentance to me!" Quinton rushed his hand across the desk and said "I'll see you later." Quinton then walked out of his office leaving Hullen to wonder what just happened. Quinton was so annoyed he drove 4 hours to the Board of Teachers Education Centre (BTEC) in Hyten. Quinton walked into the Board office where he said "You." "Dr Quinton. Welcome to BTEC." "Put me on the phone to Hullen. I want to tell him in a lower voice to stop saying "The Board." in every sentence.." The head then said "You can inpersonate me?" "Sure can." "Alright go ahead." Quinton phoned the number and in a lower voice said "Is this Mr Hullen?" "Sure is. The names Gregor." Quinton then chukled to himself. "It's the Board. And we'd like you to stop with saying Board in every sentence. Because the school also has a former nurse of Paedatrics." "We do?" "Trish Merriweather." "Oh we do.." "You're an idiot Hullen. I've been informed Dr Quinton Philips returned to work at the hospital, and he is unhappy with the way you are treating him." "He never told me that." "He wouldn't tell you but he phoned us saying he wasn't happy about the pressure by saying that the board is more important then his job. You are now to leave him alone." "Well alright. But one thing?" What is it Gregor?" "I'll stop annoying him when you can fix the floor in the English Staffroom!" "Agreed." Quinton then said to Hullen "Alright anymore annoying Quinton and you'll be sent to the worst school in the state." "No..Not Huapoen?" "Yes that school." Quinton then hung up and said "He'll leave me alone if you fix the floor in the English staffroom. I agreed that you'll fix it and make sure you do. I have lives to save." Quinton said goodbye and went to the hospital were he was in the operating room and he met Dr Babcock (his future wife and love interest at this current time.) She was a trained surgeon and anethitest, but this time she accidently overdosed the paitent on a drug to help the patient stay calm and asleep during surgery. Quinton said "How long have you been doing this Doctor?" "3 years. But this was an accident. A one off. I swear it will never happen again.." Quinton smiled and said "It's ok. You're kind of cute." "Quinton.." said Jack who was in the room with him said "Dr Babcock's brother is a Neruologist of Coruscant." "I like mysterious.."  Babcock smiled and said "I like you to Dr Quinton." Quinton then said "I'm also a PD teacher at Begs high, but I'm on leave their until further notice. I had a fallout with Hullen and him saying the word 'board' in every sentence. eg. "Quinton the board will not like this.. Quinton the board isn't yours." That just annoyed me to the core.." 4 months later Quinton still didn't return to the school after half a year off. Quinton was in surgery doing an "Anchor Reconstruction" on a former teammate, until the phone. "Quinton it's Hullen." "Put him on Speaker." "Quinton. Are you coming back to the school?" "Give me time to think, about it a little longer." "Look Quinton you have to come in." Quinton then said "Can it wait? I have to finish this ACL Anchor reconstruction." "It can wait, but come back here when your ready. Goodbye." "Bye." the phone went to the tone and Quinton threw the scapel across the room causing him to lose focus and say "I wonder what he wants.." "Quinton. We'll finish up here. You go and see what he wants." "Are you sure? Jack are you sure you want to finish off this surgery?" "Quinton we're sure. Go." Quinton took of his gloves and said "This better be worth it."Quinton then grabbed his recorder and said "Surgery taken over by Dr Jack Philips, finishing up anchors and then removing equipment." Quinton turned off his recorder and placed it in his pant pocket. Quinton nodded and said "See you guys later." Quinton walked out of the operating room and got changed into his suit. He changed recordings in his recorder and went back to the school. Hullen rushed up to Quinton who was still walking into the school when Hullen said "We need your help" Quinton hit his pants where his recorder was and turned it on. "And why should I help you?" "Because the bottom of H block has collapsed." "Yeah and you should wait for the proper people to get into and save those kids." Quinton...Your 'flame' is still in there. She is the only one unaccounted for. Some students are still trapped, but if you find your 'flame' you will find your kids.. "Who is my flame?" "You know.." "No.. Not Kari.." Hullen nodded and said "Help is coming but they'll be awhile. Help the kids first and you can save Kari." "But I found the woman of my dreams.. It's Lauren.." "Save your colleage and leave your love interest out of this." Quinton then went over to the hole that was opened and said "Wish me luck." Quinton was in the debris pile which was the lower half of H block. Quinton pulled out his recorder and said "Is this even legal? Send a doctor into a debris pile. Pretty sure, this is not legal." Quinton put his recorder back in his pants and yelled "Is anyone here? Can anyone hear me?" "Quinton. Is that you?" "Yes. It is." Quinton walked over to the debris and picked it up, it was Kari. "Kari.." "Quinton.." The two looked in each others eyes and they kissed each other. "You're my apparent flame." Kari chuckled and said "That'd be right! Haha. Quinton you have the best sense of humour." Quinton helped Kari up and said "Are you hurt?" Kari nodded with "That debris across my legs probably broke one of them." Kari tried to put pressure on her leg but the pain was incredible. Quinton held her injured leg and said "The hole I can through was tiny, we try to move any of this debris, and the rest of the building could collapse. I am going to have to carry you through." As Quinton carried Kari out of the building he placed her on the ground as help came. "Quinton, I didn't think you were actually going to do that!" said Hullen. As a police officer came and held handcuffs in his hands Quinton said "There are still more kids in there. The building is still unstable!" Hullen snuck away and went to his office. Quinton was arrested, but not without giving Kari a kiss first." Quinton was taken to court and all his things were seized. "Quinton Philips how do you plead?" "Not guilty." "Dr Quinton you realise the gramafications of what you did to save a 'flame' of your love life." Quinton then grabbed out his recorder and said "I carry a recorder around, everytime I do surgery. So.. I recorded the conversation between me and Hullen. Hullen ran away when I was arrested." Just as Quinton said that Hullen was brought in, in handcuffs and had a smirk on his face. Quinton pressed play on his recorder and the court listened to it: "Quinton...We need you here. The school needs you.." "How about no? I do need to remember about my job here about the hospital.." "Who cares about them! Quinton come on!" "I don't want to be arrested for saving a kids life without being in a hospital first." "But the board Quinton!" "STOP mentioning the board! I don't care about the board. The board wants me to do my job! BOTH OF THEM.." "Whinge whinge whine. you better get back here. Or you won't have a teaching job here any more." the recorder stopped and Hullen laughed. Quinton then said "He was responsible for the building collapse. I was arrested after saving my crush.." Hullen then said "Yeah, and I was the one who put mould in the sink and broke all the windows.." Hullen then realised what he said "Oops." Quinton then stood up and said "I knew you hated me! You used me!" The judge then said "Quinton is innocent all charges are dropped. But Hullen.. Hullen.." "What your honor?" "You are to relinquish your role as Deputy principal, because the entire court finds you guilty! I sentence you to 34 years in prison. And the role of Deputy at the school will go to Hector Galloway. Retired head of History." Quinton was released from his handcuffs and went over to HG and said "So HG, you don't plan on getting me arrested again do you?" HG laughed and said "Unlike Hullen I respect you and your decisions. I followed your career in the NOL. And I acutally care." Quinton smiled and said "That's all I wanted to hear." Quinton walked out and he walked home.

Getting a ring
Quinton decided to it was time to pop the question to Kari, but he decided he would do it infront of a large crowd instead of a small one. Quinton walked into the ring store, where he saw one of his old students. "Dr Quinton. Finally found a love of his life! And it isn't work.." Quinton chuckled and said "I have." "Which ring will it be Dr Quinton?" Quinton looked and gold ring with a stripe across it. "This one." "That one is a huge seller for engagements." "I hope Kari says yes." "Kari. Loved your beard Quinton. Grow it back." "PE teacher Kari, Ken." "I know. Theres a page dedicated to Karton." "Karton? Seriously?" "It could be worse. It could've been Quinri." "I'd rather that then Karton!" Quinton then said "Kari Philips... How does that sound?" "Sounds good Quinton. You know what. You can have the ring for free. Since half the town has a bet on which one got the ring first. I guess I win $300." Quinton took the ring and said "You and Sally would be a good couple... I just tweeted that." "Shots fired." Quinton smiled and walked out of the shop and watched his world open up. "It's the perfect time."

In front of a crowd
"Does anyone else have any messages to add. Before we have lunch?" said HG. Quinton raised his hand and walked up to the front and said to HG "Hold the mic for me." "Sure thing." Quinton then said "I wanted this day to be perfect. Everything is perfect." Kari slowly started to walk over. "Kari.." the school then went quiet as Quinton got down on one knee. "Will you marry me?" Kari rushed over and hugged Quinton and said "Yes! I will Quinton!" Quinton and Kari embraced and the school stood up all clapping at once. HG saying "Well this is first here! Congratulations on Karton!! Kari and Quinton! A big round of applause." Quinton then said "When we meet all those years ago, it made my heart weak with love. I could never stop thinking about you. I'd be in surgery and I'd think about you, every day and night." Kari then said "I love you even more Quinton. With that beard is even better." Kari chuckled and Quinton put the ring on her finger.

The Wedding
Quinton decided to hold the wedding at the school on the oval, during the weekend. Quinton was allowed to after he invited the members of BTEC to his own wedding and including the students,teachers and the entire town. Quinton got to the school first and waited like the rest of the crowd. "I'm truly ready." he said to himself "I am ready. I retired from the NOL. I found the woman I want to share my life with. She is the one." Quinton turned to face the crowd which were all looking very hungry, but they all loved a wedding. A couple of minutes later Kari arrived in a long lovely white dress which made Quinton smile from ear to ear. "I love you." he said under his breath. Kari walked down the isle with HG and Trish by her side. As she got to Quinton the two locked eyes and turned to face each other. The reverend said "We are gathered here today to annouced the love of two friends of ours. We wish these two a long relationship and a great marriage. Its been 4 months since Quinton proposed infront of the school, now he's getting married in one..Well something you don't see everyday." As they continued "Do you Quinton take Kari in sickness and in health til death do you part?" "I do" said Quinton. "And do you Kari take Quinton in sickness and in health til death do you part?" "I do." "I now pronounuce you husband and wife. You may kiss each other." Quinton and Kari embraced and kissed for a very long minute, then Quinton said "We thank you all for coming today and now we are those love birds called 'Karton' or my favourite 'Quinari'" Quinton chuckled and said "A special thanks to BTEC for allowing this wedding to take place." The head of BTEC saying "Our pleasure. We're suckers for weddings." Kari then whispered to Quinton "Time to throw the bouquet." "Do it. Lovely." Kari smiled and kissed Quinton, and then threw the bunch of flowers into the crowd. The flowers landed with Trish. Who then said "I'm already married.." "We know" Trish threw them again and they landed with the ring shop owner. "Yes!". Quinton then said "The food is ready if you want it. I trust you will. Go and have a good time." The crowd dispersed very quickly, Kari and Quinton both went to the reception but all they did was stare at each other. Quinton then twitted "Married the woman of my dreams. #Quinari #Karton #Married." which then had 300 retweets and favourites. After the reception finished Quinton decided he needed to retire from Orthopaedics for good.

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."

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 whethe 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 also retired as no one else would take the job, the school also lost a true hero, but they held an inagual Quinton Cup which was held every year, and the Colts and Ragers retired Quinton's #5 jersey.

Trivia

 * Dr Quinton taught at his old school
 * Dr Quinton's favourite colour was blue
 * Dr Quinton played 307 games in the NOL (127, Colts, 180, Ragers)
 * Dr Quinton, became a doctor after retiring from the NOL the first time