#harper emery

[cariantha]

The Team

My FC is rarely in the spotlight anymore, so I was super excited to find a new and recent photo of her today. It inspired this manip of the Book 3 diagnostics team.

#ethan ramsey #sawyer brooks #tobias carrick #harper emery #open heart #open heart choices #ethan x sawyer #choices open heart #choices stories you play #playchoices #manips

[mydemonsdrivealimo]

every time i see someone paint aurora or harper as the villain in their hc i lose a little bit of hope and my will to be a decent person

#this goes for jackie too but the harper slander is real and alive #same as everyone that says their mc and aurora just wouldn't get along #like shut up actually thanks #aurora emery #harper emery

[liaromancewriter]

The other day I talked about Harper and Ethan’s relationship dynamic. I sense this was why they were on and off. She didn’t ask but told. He didn’t listen but pushed back. They were incompatible at a foundational level.

#ethan ramsey #open heart #harper emery #oph replay #oh book 1

[the-pale-goddess]

In your HC, Harper and Ethan’s relationship was a real (casual) relationship that happened to have On and Off moments, or was it more like an agreement of “this is convenient for both of us, but we know we’re not in love”?

First of all, thank you for sending this question, dear Anon! Please, forgive me for taking months to post a reply ❤️

I believe that in the beginning Ethan and Harper pursued a relationship in a deliberate attempt at molding something genuine and solid, so yes, it was very much real and hopeful back then. Harper was the first person Ethan let himself fall for after Beatrice (aka the infamous med school lover). She was exactly his type: uncommonly brilliant, frighteningly ambitious, fiercely self-sufficient, and she didn’t expect him to wear his heart on his sleeve. What’s more, the fact that Doctor Emery was extremely focused on work offered him a sense of comfort—she seemed to be just like him. 

But reality hit our Grumpsey with a sobering fact check. See, I have always pictured them as a couple perfect in theory, but a disaster in practice—though they cared about one another, neither of them actually felt anything strong enough to even make them think of love. Sure, they used to be passionate about each other back then, but they quickly realized how different they really are and that neither is willing to open up or bend their rules to make the relationship work—hence the on & off nature, based on great sex and convenience rather than some deeper feelings. Ethan was always a closed book, and Harper had no time or patience for his issues, both were too devoted to their careers to take each other seriously. When their attempts proved futile, they found themselves tangled in a mutually beneficial agreement that had nothing to do with romance (more about this situationship here).

#oh wow look who decided to visit her endless drafts full of unanswered asks #it's been a while #ethan ramsey #harper emery #open heart #ethan x harper

[coffeeheartaddict2]

Who are you?

Book: Open Heart (Pre-series AU)

Pairings: Ethan Ramsey x Harper Emery, Ethan Ramsey F!OC Estelle Campion

Word count: 1205

Warnings: sexual content, language

Category: Angsty smut

Rating: Mature

Summary: Ethan reconnects with an old flame at an event for his book, for one night, upon his return to Edenbrook he takes things further with Harper, only to have things change on a dime.

Disclaimer: Some Characters belong to Pixelberry. Part of this story is based on the Addison Shepherd scene from Grey’s anatomy.

Authors note: this is another submission for the @choicesprompts rewrite event. This is based on the scene where Dr Addison Shepherd makes herself known and we find out Derek is married. There will be some differences.

😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

November 2012 New York.

Dr Ethan Ramsey was exhausted. He had a successful launch of his book in Boston but now there was a tour. He was surprised at how well the book had been received. He had only being an attending for a relatively short time so he was expecting some blow back from that but it never came. He was about ready to leave the party when a familiar voice from his past said

“My my, some things do not change.”

“Estelle?”

He turns around and it is her. She had not changed since she graduated from Hopkins.

“Good to see you Ethan and congratulations on the book” she said giving him a hug and a kiss on the cheek.

“Good to see you Estelle, I must admit I am surprised to see you.”

“Why, I know we have not seen each other since Hopkins…”

“Well when we broke up, you were angry at me.”

“I was but I did feel you were letting your past dictate your future. I understood why but I was still annoyed.”

“And if I persisted and we did not work out?”

“Yeah I can see how you think that would be worse.”

“It did not help that you dated Tobias so soon after too. I did doubt if you did truly love me.”

Estelle winces, the memories of even more fights and what ensued with Tobias after flashed through her mind.

“That was purely rebound on my part.”

“And yet Tobias refused to believe that, he blamed me for you not loving him.”

“I did not mean for it to be messy.”

“I do regret some of what I said to you. Tobias’s actions were not your fault or mine.”

“I heard about the final year.”

A flash of anger flashes across his face. “He took the whole if I can not have it nor can you routine too far. Thankfully his behaviour did not cost me Edenbrook.”

“And look how well you flourished.”

“You have done well too.”

“Langdone is treating me well. Surprisingly.”

“I was surprised you went to New York given the proximity to some of the family members.”

“I know right but Langdone was what I wanted to do most.”

“I am happy for you Estelle. Truly”

“Me too Ethan.” Says Estelle as she puts her hand on Ethan’s.

Ethan smiles and they decide to go to the Hotel Ethan is staying at for a night cap. One drink turned into a couple and subtle hand touches turned into a yearning for something more. They got up and when they hugged they instead kissed.

“Did you want to come up to my room?”

Estelle kisses her answer. They catch the lift up, the trip up is mercifully quick and they make their way to his room.

The kisses by now are hot and heavy and once they are in the room Ethan slams the door shut and pushes Estelle against it. He unzips her dress and kisses his way down her body, laying waste to her bra, he lavished attention to her breasts. His hand moves to her centre and Estelle is drenched. She moans at the contact. Ethan makes his way down. He teases her and then he slowly runs his tongue around her swollen numb before entering.

“Fuck, how have you improved” moaned Estelle.

Ethan grunts his approval at that comment and that sent yet another pleasant sensation through her. Before long Ethan has her on the precipice. With a final flick of his tongue, Estelle falls screaming.

After she recovers she walks Ethan to the bed.

“This is only for tonight yeah?”

Ethan nods in agreement.

“Now that is sorted, how about we fuck each other into oblivion?”

Ethan kisses her hungrily. They enjoy multiple, euphoric rounds and both fall into a very blissful sleep.

Estelle wakes first, wondering if the night before was a dream but when she turns her head she sees Ethan there. She had always enjoyed sex with Ethan but last night was next level, maybe because it was for one night only. A part of her always wanted one last night with him before she graduated. Ethan stirred.

“Good morning” he says, his voice still laced with sleep.

“Thank you for last night.”

“It was fantastic wasn’t it.”

Estelle blushes. We may never work out romantically but at least we will have some much better memories to remember us by now.”

“I agree,” says Ethan as he gets up and puts on some pants. “I had always hoped we could be friends.”

Estelle smiled. “Me too. So despite last night, friends then.”

“Most definitely.”

They got dressed and had breakfast, thankful for the closure and new friendship.

The book tour ended and he was back in Boston. Work was busy but he was sure to make time for Dr Harper Emery. Neurosurgeon fellow. They had enjoyed a great friendship but both were apprehensive of taking that next step. Buoyed by the confidence of his encounter with Estelle he asked Harper on an official first date. It was a lovely night and they decided to be a couple. Things were great, their friendship creating a solid foundation for a romantic relationship.

About eight weeks after that encounter Estelle was at home, again exhausted. She had been more exhausted of late and now she was concerned. Concerned that her “one final night” with Ethan had consequences. She did the test. It was positive. She did not know what to do. They had agreed to be friends sure, but being pregnant. This was a game changer. She knew Ethan had a right to know but decided to wait a little bit.

Meanwhile things were going great between Harper and Ethan, even being public was enjoyable. Naveen was happy that Ethan had not closed himself off to a romantic relationship and he really liked Harper too. He was sure that they would be a long term item and that both of them would still go on to do great things with their careers.

A few weeks after doing the test and getting up the courage Estelle makes the trip to Boston. She was anxious. She kept an open mind, any choices at what was to happen. She felt it unfair to have no input from Ethan and he was the father, it seemed callous to not include him. So she made the journey to Boston and to Edenbrook to break the news.

Ethan was waiting in the Atrium. He had finished his shift a few hours ago but he stayed back, waiting for Harper. Harper made it down, she greeted Ethan with a kiss. They were about to walk out, arm in arm when Ethan heard his name. Ethan stopped and looked around. Then he saw Estelle.

“Who is this?” Asked Harper

“I am Dr Estelle Campion. A friend of Ethan’s.”

“Dr Harper Emery, Dr Ramsey’s girlfriend.”

Estelle was shocked and felt her resolve waiver, she did not want to hurt this woman or Ethan but her desire to allow Ethan sat in this matter won out.

“I am also carrying Dr Ramsey’s unborn child.” She said.

The colour drains from Ethan’s face. Whilst Harper looks on in shock.

———

Authors note:

Not even sorry for ending there but the scene I rewriting for the event ends on a cliffhanger so why not written form?

A note: most of you are aware that Hopkins girl in my world was very different with neither Ethan nor Tobias being friends with her. In this reality Estelle liked Ethan from the get go and was patient given how he was reluctant to enter a relationship. Tobias fell hard and was jealous of their relationship. They have. Discussion about Residency as Estelle is in the year above them. Ethan was not sure what he was feeling so when Estelle said I love you he could not say it back. Estelle was understanding but Ethan ended it, stating if they persisted then it would be messy. Estelle was upset. About a month later at a party Tobias shoots his hot and scores, Estelle was looking for nothing serious. Tobias seemed to accept it but wanted to change her mind which he was unsuccessful at. Estelle still spoke to Ethan and he was pissed that she was with Tobias but as time went on she ended it and was on better terms with Ethan. Tobias was ropable and blamed Ethan for the break up, even though the break up was because they both wanted different things. This caused a schism and the final year toxicity that marked the end of Ethan and Tobias. Estelle was not lying, she wanted to be friends with Ethan but kept away as she did not want to get caught up anymore in the drama that was them.

Tagging: @jerzwriter @jamespotterthefirst @genevievemd @liaromancewriter @potionsprefect @youlookappropriate @alj4890 @cariantha @trappedinfanfiction @bex-la-get @a-crepusculo @crazy-loca-blog @binny1985 @schnitzelbutterfingers @lucy-268

@choicesficwriterscreations @choicesprompts @openheartfanfics

#open heart #grey’s anatomy #mash up #choices fanfic writers creations #fic of the week #rewrite of Addison shepherd and Derek shepherd #ethan ramsey #Harper Emery #Estelle campion #choices #au

[jerzwriter]

Incorrect Quotes

I was tagged by the lovely @angelasscribbles, I'm copying and pasting just so it won't be such a long post, but you can find her answers here.

Rules: Use this (https://perchance.org/incorrect-quote-generator) generator to generate a quote for your characters and share as many as you like! I tagged as many people as I had quoted, but you can tag however many you want to!

Ethan x Kaycee

Kaycee: Come on, Ethan, do it for our friendship. You can't put a price on that... Ethan: Yes, I can, dear. Fifty dollars.

Tobias x Casey

Tobias: Talk dirty to me, baby~ Casey: The dishes. Tobias: Wh- Casey: They’ve been there for 4 days, and it’s your turn to wash them. You still haven’t cleaned them, and I have asked you to do so several times.

More below and they are AMAZING! I got out of control lol You have to do this!

Ethan x Kaycee x Tobias

Tobias: It smells like henway in here. Ethan: Kaycee: Ethan. Kaycee, forcefully: Doesn't it smell like henway in here? Ethan: *sigh* Ethan: What's a henway? Tobias: OH, ABOUT TEN POUNDS!

Tobias x Casey x Ethan

Ethan: Coca-Cola can remove rust from metal; imagine what it’s doing to your body. Tobias: Pfff, getting rid of the rust, idiot. Ethan: THAT'S NOT HOW IT WORKS! Casey: Hmm... I've been drinking soda, and my body's rust free... not sure where you're getting your facts from...

Ethan x Tobias

Tobias: I sort of did something, and I need some advice, but I don't want a lot of judgment and criticism. Ethan: And you came to me?

Ethan x Harper x Tobias

Tobias: You really believe in Ethan? Harper: Luckily, he believes in himself enough for the both of us.

Tobias x Vivian

Vivian: Guess what I'm about to get! Tobias: On my nerves.

Eli x Zoe (WTD)

Zoe, putting their hands over Eli's eyes: Guess who! Eli: It's either Zoe or the cold, clammy hands of death. Zoe, putting their hands away: It's Zoe! Eli: Dammit.

Eli x Troy (WTD)

Eli: So I have made the decision to trust you. Troy: A horrible decision, really.

Eli x Zoe x Troy (WTD)

Zoe: Anyone else feel good when their brain releases a bunch of endorphins? Eli: Can't relate. Troy: Why would my brain release a bunch of dolphins?

Tagging some folks I think will like this, but anyone can do this!

@jamespotterthefirst @liaromancewriter @storyofmychoices @genevievemd @potionsprefect @a-crepusculo @lucy-268 @mydemonsdrivealimo @doriopenheart @missameliep @burnsoslow @inlocusmads @aallotarenunelma @openheartforeverinmyheart @mysticalgalaxysstuff @peonyblossom @annfg8 @ofmischiefandmedicine @lilyoffandoms @peonierose @trappedinfanfiction @icecoffee90 @coffeeheartaddict2 @quixoticdreamer16 @takeharryandgo @crazy-loca-blog @queencarb @dr-colossal-pita

#random quotes #quote generator #ethan ramsey #tobias carrick #eli sipes #open heart #wake the dead #troy hassan #harper emery

[openheartfanfics]

Newly Added Fics

July 15 - 21, 2023  

🎭 Angst  |  🦚 Angsty Fluff  |  🛸 AU  |  ☁ Fluff  |  ♥ NSFW  |  📚 Series  |  📷 Edit  |  📱 TextFic  |  Ⓜ Mature

BRYCE X F!MC

Can I Have this Dance? - @storyofmychoices ☁

Some dances last a few minutes, others a lifetime, but every so often, there's one that lasts forever.

ETHAN X F!MC

Moving On - @jerzwriter 🎭

When Ethan left for a WHO mission without saying a word to Casey, then returned with a "reset" in mind, he told her that he wanted her to move on. Now that she has, he's not taking it too well. [Broke up; With Someone Else]

My Best Friend's Wedding: Rumor Has It - @jamespotterthefirst ☁

A childhood friend realizes he's the love of her life. The problem is he's about to marry someone else.

Relaxation - @potionsprefect 📷

Being heavily pregnant means Victoria needs to be spoilt every now and then. [Domestic; Pregnancy]

Total Surrender - @liaromancewriter ♥

After following Cassie’s command to the letter, Ethan is determined to collect his reward. [Oral Happenings]

Trip North - @potionsprefect 🦚

Luke and Lily get to know Ethan Hudson. [Domestic; Family]

What Could Have Been - @liaromancewriter 📚🎭

[extended: wip] When Ethan breaks his promise, Cassie is forced to accept they’re not inevitable after all.

CH 2: Facing the Consequences.

When life gets in the way - @coffeeheartaddict2 ☁

Casey received some unexpected news that expedites some plans. [Domestic; Pregnancy]

Wonderstruck - @jamespotterthefirst 📚🛸

[mini: wip] As a hopeful med student, she sneaks into a masquerade-themed gala hoping to meet one of the greatest minds of her time. However, fate has different plans.

Part 1

ETHAN X M!MC

Taken Care Of - @peonyblossom ☁

When Ethan finds Sydney completely wasted at Donahue's, Ethan takes him home and takes care of him. [Donahue's; Drunk]

LOVE TRIANGLE

Anytime I Want - @cariantha 🦚

A rewrite of the final scenes from the movie Sweet Home Alabama. Rafael Aveiro x F!MC; Ethan Ramsey x F!MC

Mixed Signals - @alj4890 📚

[mini: wip] Dr. Tobias Carrick x F!MC. Dr. Ethan Ramsey x F!MC. Dr. Bryce Lahela x F!MC. Set after the poison attack.

Prologue

Who are you? - @coffeeheartaddict2 ♥

Ethan reconnects with an old flame at an event for his book. Upon his return to Edenbrook he takes things further with Harper. Feat. Ethan Ramsey x Harper Emery, Ethan Ramsey F!OC Estelle Campion

PLATONIC/THE GANG

Coffee Time - @liaromancewriter 📱

Cassie and the gang plan a coffee heist.

TOBIAS X F!MC

I'll Have What She's Having - @jerzwriter 📚🛸

[mini: wip] Tobias & Casey are good friends and two doctors working at neighboring hospitals.

Part 1

Life's a Beach - @jerzwriter 📷

Tobias and Casey are on a beach vacation.

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SUBMIT OPEN HEART FICS & WRITERS HERE

#open heart #open heart choices #open heart fanfics #open heart fanfiction #playchoices #choices fanfics #choices fanfiction #bryce lahela #bryce lahela x mc #ethan ramsey #ethan ramsey x mc #harper emery #tobias carrick #tobias carrick x mc #newly added fics

[masked-alien-lesbian]

Ways to make Open Heart better

#If they were gonna force our boss in our face #You could have least let us choose Harper #harper emery #ethan ramsey #choices #pixelberry #playchoices #OH #open heart

[thebigbookfanboy]

#aurora emery #baz mirani #Danny Cardinal #elijah greene #esme ortega #harper emery #Ines delarosa #June Hirata #kyra santana #landry olsen #sienna trinh #zaid mirani #open heart #open heart book 2 #open heart book 3 #choices #pixelberry #pixelberry choices

[cariantha]

What's the relationship like between Harper and Sawyer in your OH world?

Hi there! Sorry it took a little while to answer this one.

I think I'm one of the few here that don't like Harper. A lot of my opinion stems from the conflict and hypocrisy in Book 1. I also interpreted some of her actions as those of someone who still wanted to be with Ethan, and who might have been a little jealous that his focus had shifted to someone new. But what really drove it home for me was Book 3. And not the jealousy stuff, that was lame. But when Harper came for MC and assumed she was the one who compromised Elijah's study. Sorry, but that was a real bitch move.

But to answer your question...Sawyer respects Harper as a skilled surgeon, and admires her professional accomplishments, but they aren't friends.

They really got off on the wrong foot during intern year. And there are still some residual feelings of dislike during the reset era. Things improve over time. They're cordial and professional. But Sawyer never fully trusts Harper.

She also doesn't love the fact that Harper is Ethan's ex. It's just awkward sometimes. It was easier after Sawyer and Ethan went public. The kiss at the gala pretty much wiped away any remaining insecurities Sawyer sometimes felt.

I haven't decided how much of Book 3 canon I want to incorporate into my HC yet, so stay tuned.

#thanks for the ask! #ethan x sawyer #sawyer brooks #harper emery

[macapacaalpaca]

I feel like I’m the only one who isn’t a big fan of Harper?

I can appreciate her work and how she’s undoubtedly an amazing surgeon, but I don’t think the diagnostics team was the right move for her. As well as that, I don’t agree with how she treated Aurora (although I know it was because she just wanted her to succeed) and I really hate how she treated MC in bk 3.

I was always under the impression that she was jealous of seeing Ethan and MC so in love and resented MC for being the one Ethan truly fell for. Constantly going down memory lane felt like a way of snubbing MC.

The cherry on top for me was the whole drug trial incident and admitting that she wouldn’t have snitched on Ethan, but did on MC. Like? Girl, you’re smarter than that.

Maybe I’m overprotective and over analyse but does anyone feel the same way? 😅

#open heart #choices open heart #ethan ramsey #pixelberry #ethan x mc #ethan freaking ramsey #open heart book 1 #open heart book 2 #open heart 3 #open heart third year #open heart replay #harper Emery #open heart mc #oph mc

[mydemonsdrivealimo]

the actual fucking comedic quality of ethan having to be on a team w harper, his ex, and tobias, his "not" ex (i just think they were in a very toxic competitive emotionally complex relationship), and jensen, who fucking hates his guts and is the least helpful person on the planet in any awkward situation, is the best thing ever to me. it's the fate he deserves.

#every day is his personal hell and he deserves it #ethan ramsey #harper emery #tobias carrick #jensen valentine #open heart

[liaromancewriter]

Closure

Premise: When an ex asks Ethan for a second chance, he realizes that the past is best left behind. Set during the beginning of book 2.

Book: Open Heart Pairing: Ethan Ramsey x F!MC (Cassie Valentine). Feat. Harper Emery Rating/Category: Teen. Fluffy Angst. Words: 1,920

A/N: Submission for @choicesprompts September prompt 2 and for @choices-september-challenge-blog​ Day 18 Dialogue prompt

“This isn’t working for me anymore.”

“Excuse me?”

“You heard me.”

“This was the agreement. This has always been the agreement. Or have you forgotten?”

“I’ve forgotten nothing. But everything is different now.”

Ethan Ramsey sighed in frustration and set the empty wine glass down, gazing at Harper Emery across the kitchen island. 

They’d been having a variation of this argument for the last two days; ever since Harper had told him that she’d accepted the Chief of Medicine position, effectively making her his boss.

He stared at the ceiling hoping for divine wisdom or anything to bring this conversation to an end. But all he got were blind spots from the overhead lights shining into his eyes.

For the last eight years, he and Harper had been engaged in an on-again, off-again relationship. They had mutually agreed to keep it casual in case it interfered with their bigger career ambitions. Now he was calling it off for good because things were different.

Why was Harper pushing back? He thought, baffled at her uncharacteristic stubbornness.

They had fought too hard for their careers for people to gossip about them. It hadn’t mattered when they were residents or when they both became attending physicians within a year of each other. Her becoming Chief meant they weren’t equals anymore.

He had liked Harper when they initially met during one of his second-year residency rotations. She had been a couple of years ahead of him, halfway through her neurosurgery residency, and he respected how confident she was about owning her skills.

They had both been determined to make their mark professionally. That intellectual connection had been a huge turn-on for him. The physical aspect of their relationship, when it followed shortly after, wasn’t bad either.

They enjoyed each other’s company, but the impermanence of their interactions had started to feel old after a while. Lately, their “off” times seemed to last longer than their “on” periods, but neither had complained. He would always value their friendship, but whatever more existed between them was over.

He reached for the jacket he’d tossed on the kitchen stool, shrugged it over his broad shoulders, and headed toward the front door. There was no point rehashing everything for the nth time.

“You’re leaving?” Harper asked incredulously. “We’re still talking!”

“What is there left to say, Harper?” Ethan said objectively, pausing to look back over his shoulder. “We always agreed to keep it casual and convenient. It’s not convenient anymore, not for me. We’ve had a good run, but it’s time to move on.”

Harper followed hurriedly, pushing past him to lean her back against the door, blocking his exit. “What if I tell the board I’ve changed my mind about the Chief role?”

Ethan stiffened, his eyes scanning the desperation on her face. His expression softened, and he framed her face between his hands.

“Harper, you deserve the promotion, and you’re going to kick ass as Chief,” he told her gently. “We always promised each other that our careers came first. Please, don’t put me in the position of watching a doctor I respect greatly to give up everything she worked so hard for because of a man. I can’t be the one who stands in your way. You’d come to resent me for it one day, and so would I.”

Harper sighed and stepped away from the door and him.

“I’m sorry, Ethan,” she said, contrite. “It was unfair of me to put this on you. Of course, you’re right. One of the reasons we worked so well as a couple was because we weren’t really a couple.”

“I care about you,” Ethan said, giving her a half-smile. “We had fun together, and I hope we’ll continue to be friends.”

Harper chuckled. “Sure. Who knows? Maybe I’ll find the Chief role isn’t for me after all.”

Ethan nodded but didn’t respond, not wanting to make promises he couldn’t keep. He kissed her forehead goodbye and walked out of her apartment.

He knew that it was over between them even if Harper stopped being his boss. He was turning thirty-five in a couple of months. At his age, his father had already been busy working two jobs while raising a teenager.

Ethan wasn’t sure he wanted marriage or children. Given everything he'd seen, it was too big a risk to take. He also didn’t want to spend his life searching for something he couldn’t define.

It was better to focus on work, to seek answers to medicine’s biggest mysteries. Unlike people, medicine never let him down.

Two years later…

Ethan smiled at the text from Cassie Valentine and quickly tapped a reply, telling her how much he was looking forward to proving her wrong tonight in bed. He laughed out loud when she replied with “Bring it!” and a hot face emoji.

Cassie seemed to enjoy challenging him at every opportunity; her lips curved in a smile that was equal parts sweet and naughty. He wondered what it said about him that he found her occasional quirkiness endearing and her passion addictive.

“What’s so funny?”

He glanced up as Harper walked over to take the visitor’s chair across from him. He’d been so absorbed in texting that he hadn’t heard the glass doors swish open.

“Nothing,” he said, clearing the gruffness from his throat and putting his phone aside, screen facing down. “What can I do for you, Harper?”

Harper rolled her eyes and shook her head in dismay. “What makes you think I want anything, Ethan? Can’t I visit an old colleague who is also a friend?”

Ethan grinned at the amused exasperation in her voice. He knew he’d tried her patience when she was Chief and throughout their relationship. And yet he couldn’t help himself.

“I’m only thirty-six, Harper. Let’s save the ‘old’ for when I cross forty.”

“Thirty-seven soon, no?” She prodded before continuing, “Forty isn’t as far as you think.”

Before he could protest, she held her hands up to indicate a truce. “Anyway, I didn’t come here to tease you. We haven’t had a chance to chat since you returned from your WHO mission. How are you?”

Ethan hid his confusion behind a neutral mask. Harper knew he wasn’t one for small talk. Still, he decided to indulge her.

“I’m fine. It was a successful mission, and I’m pleased with the outcomes,” he said evenly. “But now I’m back, and one hundred percent focused on the Diagnostics Team. Is that enough for small talk? Now, what do you want?”

Harper sighed at his abrupt tone as much as the question. “Fine, fine. I’ll come out with it since niceties are clearly lost on you.”

Ethan could feel the tips of his ears turn red at the inference, and he threw Harper an abashed look. “My apologies, Harper. That wasn’t very nice of me.”

“It’s fine,” she said, waving away his apology. “It’s who you are. I came to invite you to dinner tonight if that works or tomorrow.”

He was immediately suspicious, wondering why she was acting out of character. “Why?”

“Why not?” she countered. Then she uncrossed her legs and stood up to lean over the desk. “Look, I was hoping to do this over dinner, but….”

She paused, and then her eyes locked on his. “I want you back, Ethan. I’m not your boss anymore, and there’s no reason why we can’t pick up where we left off.”

Ethan stilled as Harper blurted out the words, unable to hide his shock.

“Is it really that much of a surprise?” She asked, noticing the look on his face. “We were good together for eight years, weren’t we?”

“Harper, I…”

He caught a movement out of the corner of his eye and saw Cassie and Baz through the glass walls. They were talking and laughing animatedly as they headed toward the team office. He’d forgotten he’d asked them to drop by for a consult and update on a new patient. June wouldn’t be far behind. He caught Baz’s eye and gestured for them to wait.

"I can't keep kissing strangers and pretending they are you,” Harper said when he tuned back in. “I want to try again, but this time make it official. Ethan, are you listening to me?”

“Yes,” he replied absently, watching the considering look enter Cassie’s eyes as her gaze zigzagged between him and Harper.

Ethan came out from behind his desk to stand in front of Harper. His eyes briefly connected with Cassie, and he asked for her patience. He saw her subtle nod before she looked away.

“Harper,” he began, peering intently at her. “I’m seeing someone else and have been for a few months now.”

“I see,” she said, brows furrowing. “Is it serious?”

“Yes, it is,” he admitted more to himself than her. From the moment he met Cassie, it had been serious despite how much he tried to pretend otherwise.

“Do I know her? Does she work at the hospital?” Harper fired off questions.

“You know I dislike discussing my private life,” Ethan said severely, folding his arms across his chest. “We’re keeping our relationship quiet for now, and I’m not at liberty to say more.”

“Not at liberty?” Harper mocked. “What is she, a celebrity? Are you afraid I’ll go running to TMZ?”

“No, of course not,” he said curtly. “But for our own reasons, we want to keep our relationship private until we’re ready to tell our family and friends. It’s still new, and we don’t want to let the world in.”

Harper looked like she wanted to probe more, but his face must have shown his reluctance to continue the conversation.

“Fine, I get the message,” she said, trying to smile to show she was unaffected, but he could see the hurt.

“I’m sorry, Harper,” Ethan said, placing one hand on her arm before letting go. He was mindful of the captive audience outside now that June had joined Cassie and Baz. “I didn’t mean to hurt you with my brusqueness, but you caught me by surprise.”

Harper smiled again, this one full of warmth. “No, I’m sorry. Two years is a long time to wait for someone. I shouldn’t have assumed you were single. I hope we’re still friends after this.”

“Of course,” he said definitely. “We have history, good memories. I have great respect for you.”

Harper watched him curiously. “Even before we called it off the last time, something had changed, hadn’t it?”

He hesitated and then nodded. “Yes. I don’t know what, but I knew I wasn’t happy with the status quo.”

“I understand,” she said and stepped back, straightening her coat. “I’ll let you get back to it. See you around, Ethan.”

Ethan watched Harper stride through the sliding doors, stop to exchange words with the team and laugh at something Baz said before waving them goodbye.

The team filed into the office and took their seats at the conference table. But Ethan remained where he was, staring at Harper’s retreating back until it disappeared from sight.

He turned away and saw Cassie watching him discreetly, a knowing look in her eyes. Ethan wondered if she was jealous and how he should handle it. And then she smiled, and he knew she understood.

He’d said goodbye to someone who’d been important to him once and gained closure to move on to the next phase of his life. He wasn’t afraid to take a risk, not anymore. Whatever happened next would certainly be an adventure.

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[the-pale-goddess]

If Ethan would’ve kept her relationship/deal with Harper in book 1, and then he meets MC, do you think he would have called things off with Harper when he realized he was developing feelings (?) or whatever for MC or would he have kept the deal just to forced himself to not cross any lines? Do you think knowing they’re together (by gossip because I don’t see them showing it at EB) would’ve impacted when and if your MC started to have feelings for him?

Thank you for this ask, lovely. Please, forgive me for another extremely delayed response ❤️

In my HC Ethan and Harper were always too volatile to last and they would part ways regardless of MC’s presence in Ethan’s life—I wrote a few words about their situationship here.

But it's a great AU idea! If they were still an item around the time Tiffany showed up at Edenbrook, Ethan would be trapped. Initially, the convenient arrangement with Harper would be his safety net; he would use it to push all the forbidden thoughts away. The mission would obviously fail miserably, burdening him with overwhelming guilt. Though all the signs would be pretty obvious, just like in canon, Dr. Denial would refuse to acknowledge that he’s developing real feelings for his intern. Nevertheless, with the absence of any romantic sentiment for Harper, he would feel like a notorious cheater and call things off, probably after the baseball game in Ch 5.

As for Tiffany, that situation wouldn’t impact her fascination for her mentor—heart wants what it wants; she would fall for Grumpsey all the same, but she would never act on her feelings. Instead, she would be hell-bent on burying them six feet deep. Her reactions would be more restrained, more appropriate; she would avoid any allusions and flirty remarks. Whether the rumors about Dr. Emery and Dr. Ramsey were true or not, my girl would steer clear of any delusions, believing that in his eyes she’d always be just another infuriating intern. I can also imagine Tiff throwing herself into the dating pool in a desperate attempt to forget about this impossible crush (and unintentionally breaking a few hearts along the way, oops).

Despite these clear boundaries between them, all their efforts would be pointless, and their bond would only grow stronger. After all, they’re soulmates in every universe 🥰

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[coffeeheartaddict2]

War of Emotion

Book: Open Heart (pre series AU)

Pairing: Ethan Ramsey x Harper Emery, F!MC Estelle Campion

Word count: 1384

Warnings: language, sexual content,

****trigger warning: pregnancy loss******

Category: Angst

Rating: Mature

Summary: Ethan and Harper come to terms with Estelle’s news. Ethan has some decisions to make.

Authors note: so I was always going to give an ending to Who are you? This is the next part.

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“I am sorry, you are what?” Asked Harper.

“I am pregnant, Ethan is the father.” Said Estelle calmly.

Ethan takes a breath and says. “Some forewarning that you were coming with this type of announcement would have been nice. we could have planned to meet and discuss at a venue that is not the Atrium.”

“In all honesty Ethan hearing that you impregnated me over the phone was not the way I wanted to break it to you…”

“Why tell him at all, you could have had an abortion and Ethan would have been none the wiser.” Interjected Harper.

Ethan and Estelle were taken aback with Harper’s tone.

“With all due respect Harper, the child is as much Ethan's as it is mine, I thought it only fair that Ethan be informed, and as it turns out yourself also. If the decision is made to keep the baby and if Ethan wants some type of involvement then that will affect you too.”

“It is a lot to take in Estelle, can we have dinner tomorrow night, it will give me some time to process.”

“Of course Ethan and Harper is more than welcome to join us. I will see you tomorrow Ethan.”

Estelle walks away and Ethan and Harper make their way to the car park. They drive to Ethan’s apartment. The tension is high. Ethan is still reeling from the news and Harper, well she felt like she needed to stake her claim.

They arrived at his apartment. Ethan makes his way to the kitchen.

“What do you want for dinner?” Asks Ethan.

“I want you Ethan.” Harper said.

Ethan chuckled, “I am serious Harper, what do you want…”

Harper kissed Ethan hungrily. The kiss caught Ethan off guard and he has just recovered from the shock when Harper pulled away briefly.

“I am going to fuck you.” Harper kisses Ethan again. She undoes his tie and unbuttons his shirt. Running her hands down his chest she undoes his belt buckle and runs her hand down his front. She can feel how hard he is and she hums in approval.

“Go to the bed room, I will join you shortly” she says whilst giving his hardened cock a squeeze.

Ethan does as he is told. He takes his trousers off and waits for Harper. She stands at the door, blouse unbuttoned but still on. She tells Ethan to remove his boxers as she saunters across to the bed, removing an item of clothing until she was before him naked. She straddles him, running her centre up and down his cock. Ethan reaches to caress her breasts. She removed his hands and whispered in his ear.

“Hands to yourself or I will tie them.”

Ethan gulped and nodded. He had no idea what had come over Harper but he was enjoying this assertive side to her.

She places his cock at the entrance and eases down slowly. Then she starts to ride him. Slowly at first but as she picks up pace, she arches her back which enables her to get friction near her swollen nub. She rides him hard and Ethan matches her pace. The angle makes her feel tighter and this turns Ethan on even more. Before long Harper starts to clench and feels her self getting close. She goes harder again and succumbs to her climax, which triggers Ethan’s.

She collapses on top of him and when they have recovered she says.

“I know we have some things to discuss, do not get me wrong but I felt I needed to claim you.”

“Getting back together with Estelle is not on my radar, yes we hooked up on the book tour but we both agreed friendship was all we wanted. You are who I am with.”

The get up and have dinner, both deciding to discuss their options further when they had spoken with Estelle.

The next night came and Estelle was anxious. She had been feeling off all day but put it down to hormones and the extra anxiety. They met for dinner at Aubden, which was closer to Mass Kenmore. Estelle presumed that it would protect Ethan and Harper’s privacy somewhat. The mood over dinner was more calm but it did not stop Estelle from feeling off, especially in her stomach. Ethan was quite adamant that he was not looking to rekindle a relationship with Estelle which Estelle said she knew would be the case, she certainly did not want to entrap Ethan. Estelle did state that termination was on the table but the only thing making her pause was wanting Ethan to have a say. They went through possible complications of Estelle being in New York and Ethan in Boston, what role of any Harper would have or if Ethan wanted any involvement with the child. Knowing Ethan’s history, she did find this one the most unlikely option but she still had it there anyway. Everyone felt the chat was productive and plenty of food for thought then Estelle cried out in agony, clutching her stomach. They get the cheque and take Estelle to Mass Kenmore. By the time they arrive, Estelle’s pain had increased and she had started to bleed. She was taken in quickly and a page was put in to the gynecologist on duty. Bloods were taken and a scan was organized but Estelle knew what was happening. She was having a miscarriage. Harper took her leave, she was sad to see what was happening but she was of little use really. Ethan stayed. Blood test results came back, and it was what Estelle thought. They were keeping her for a few hours, to ensure that everything was gone from the body and of it had not in a few hours, they would organize a D&C. Estelle was in a large amount of pain. She was given some pain relief and fell asleep. Those few hours went quickly and surgery was not required. Estelle was discharged. They went back to Estelle’s hotel.

“Thank you for staying with me Ethan.” She said, emotional.

“It was the least I can do Estelle, it was sad that the baby was lost this way, especially after what I thought was a very productive chat over dinner.”

Estelle nodded.

“I really like Harper too, you two are really great together.”

“She is a wonderful person. And I do like her very much.”

“I am glad Ethan but please, don’t get in the way of your own happiness.”

“I’ll try not to.”

Ethan let’s her sleep and he rests on the couch, messaging Harper to let her know what his happening. She was relieved that Estelle did not need surgery.

A few hours later Estelle woke up, she was relieved to still see Ethan there. The pain had started to ease but she still felt bad for vert nearly turning his whole life upside down.

She apologised. She was not expecting Ethan to be so understanding but he stated that despite the outcome, he did appreciate that she wanted his involvement, even if the decision to terminate was reached. Estelle gave him a hug. There was a knock at the door and it was Harper. She had come bearing coffee. She gave her condolences to Estelle and thanked her for including Ethan, despite the tone she took with her when she met. Estelle forgave Harper, stating she understood where Harper was coming from and stated that she was happy that Ethan and her were together. A few days later Estelle went back to New York, in one way sad, but also happy that her new friendship with Ethan was in tact.

Three months later, in his new penthouse apartment, Ethan had Harper over for dinner. Duck was on the menu. They had a pleasant meal. Ethan was nervous, because he wanted to tell Harper that he was in love with her. Harper could sense that he was nervous and she asked him what was wrong.

Ethan gulped. “Nothing is wrong, I am nervous because I love you and I have never told a partner that…”

“I love you too, Ethan.”

Harper stands up and makes her way to him and kisses him. Ethan returns the kiss.

“Shall we go and make love then”

“Yes we shall, Ethan.”

And they did.

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Authors note.

And that was that. I did not want to leave you hanging. In this AU Harper and Ethan do love each other and he was able to say it and more importantly mean it. I hope you enjoyed it and that it was not too anti-climactic.

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[jerzwriter]

Following on from Harper q, but maybe I read too much into it, but the conversation that MC heard kind of sounded flirty. Like T was trying to both recruit Harper and get in her pants. What do you think?

I'd have to go back and revisit it. I didn't get that vibe at the time? But maybe I missed something? (Did anyone else get that vibe?) I have OH2 recorded, so I'll check it out tomorrow and follow up.

In any case, that definitely wouldn't be part of my HC. That took place post attack, and by that time, there would be no way he'd be doing that - with Harper or anyone else.

Thanks for the ask :)

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