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* WhipItGood: In her BDSM sessions, she has a tendency to use a whip on her submissive partner. She got the idea from her husband, David, who wanted her to use it on him.
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* WhipItGood: WhipOfDominance: In her BDSM sessions, she has a tendency to use a whip on her submissive partner. She got the idea from her husband, David, who wanted her to use it on him.
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* BikerBabe: She's easy on the eyes, while several scenes have her wear a leather jacket and ride a motorbike.
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* IllGirl: She fits this trope to a T, especially with her heart problems.
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* BrokenAce: While Mel appears to be one of the best cardiothoracic surgeons in SE Med, she still harbours a distrust towards romantic love and [[spoiler:guilt for ruining a former lover's chances at surgery]].
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* BrokenAce: While Mel appears to be one of the best cardiothoracic surgeons in SE Med, she still harbours harbors a distrust towards romantic love and [[spoiler:guilt for ruining a former lover's chances at surgery]].
* LoveIsAWeakness: Just look at the folder caption. This is her philosophy in life and as such, she treats love as nothing more than a mere tool for passing the time.
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* ManicPixieDreamGirl: Lynn serves as this to Mel. While Mel is brooding, reserved and indifferent, Lynn is childish, beautiful and joyful, serving to steadily let Mel appreciate true love.
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* ManicPixieDreamGirl: Lynn serves as this to Mel. While Mel is brooding, reserved and indifferent, Lynn is childish, beautiful and joyful, serving to steadily let Mel appreciate become more open to true love.
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* CorruptCorporateExecutive: This is seen in chapter 40, where Sue does not hesitate to cut costs in certain departments. [[spoiler:But it doesn't end there, because further chapters reveal that she alters Lynn's lab results , which could have confirmed the heart surgery eligibility for Lynn]].
* FatalFlaw: {{Lust}}. Ever since medical school, she only has eyes for one woman: Mel. But during that time, her obsession causes Sue to try to cling on this relationship [[spoiler:while attempting to marry a man that could help her rise in the medical ranks. When Mel found out, not only did she break up with Sue, she accidentally mutilated Sue's right hand, preventing her from pursuing surgery]]. In the present day, Sue's continued desire to be with Mel again screws her over in the long run. [[spoiler:On one of her trysts with Olivia, [[WrongNameOutburst she accidentally blurts Mel's name out]], leading to Olivia inadvertently finding Lynn's sabotaged lab results, which were made by Sue to separate Mel from Lynn. Not only does this cause Olivia to doubt Sue's love, she ends up showing Mel the lab results, leading to Sue's eventual arrest]].
* FatalFlaw: {{Lust}}. Ever since medical school, she only has eyes for one woman: Mel. But during that time, her obsession causes Sue to try to cling on this relationship [[spoiler:while attempting to marry a man that could help her rise in the medical ranks. When Mel found out, not only did she break up with Sue, she accidentally mutilated Sue's right hand, preventing her from pursuing surgery]]. In the present day, Sue's continued desire to be with Mel again screws her over in the long run. [[spoiler:On one of her trysts with Olivia, [[WrongNameOutburst she accidentally blurts Mel's name out]], leading to Olivia inadvertently finding Lynn's sabotaged lab results, which were made by Sue to separate Mel from Lynn. Not only does this cause Olivia to doubt Sue's love, she ends up showing Mel the lab results, leading to Sue's eventual arrest]].
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* CorruptCorporateExecutive: This is seen in chapter 40, where Sue does not hesitate to cut costs in certain departments. [[spoiler:But departments at the hopsital. [[spoiler:And it doesn't end there, because further chapters reveal that she alters Lynn's lab results , results, which could have confirmed the heart surgery eligibility for Lynn]].
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-->'''Sue:''' Some of you may consider said treatments and the patient's recovery to be top priority. ''However'', that doesn't change the fact that we are still conducting a business.
* FatalFlaw: {{Lust}}. Ever since medical school, she only has eyes for one woman: Mel. But during that time, her obsession causes Sue to try to cling on this relationship [[spoiler:while attempting to marry a man that could help her rise in the medical ranks. When Mel found out, not only did she break up with Sue, she accidentally mutilated Sue's right hand, preventing her from pursuing surgery]]. In the present day, Sue's continued desire to be with Mel again screws her over in the long run. [[spoiler:On one of her trysts with Olivia, [[WrongNameOutburst she accidentally blurts Mel's name out]], leading to Olivia inadvertently finding Lynn's sabotaged lab results, which were made by Sue to separate Mel from Lynn. Not only does this cause Olivia to doubt Sue's love, she ends up showing Mel the lab results, leading to Sue'seventual arrest]].
-->'''Sue:''' Some of you may consider said treatments and the patient's recovery to be top priority. ''However'', that doesn't change the fact that we are still conducting a business.
* FatalFlaw: {{Lust}}. Ever since medical school, she only has eyes for one woman: Mel. But during that time, her obsession causes Sue to try to cling on this relationship [[spoiler:while attempting to marry a man that could help her rise in the medical ranks. When Mel found out, not only did she break up with Sue, she accidentally mutilated Sue's right hand, preventing her from pursuing surgery]]. In the present day, Sue's continued desire to be with Mel again screws her over in the long run. [[spoiler:On one of her trysts with Olivia, [[WrongNameOutburst she accidentally blurts Mel's name out]], leading to Olivia inadvertently finding Lynn's sabotaged lab results, which were made by Sue to separate Mel from Lynn. Not only does this cause Olivia to doubt Sue's love, she ends up showing Mel the lab results, leading to Sue's
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* VillainousBreakdown: When she's on the verge of [[spoiler:losing her relationship with Mel]] in chapter 60, [[spoiler:she makes a tearful confession about the sacrifices she's willing to make to forever be with Mel]]. It doesn't work.
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* VillainousBreakdown: When she's on the verge of [[spoiler:losing her relationship with Mel]] in chapter 60, [[spoiler:she makes a tearful confession about the sacrifices she's willing to make to forever be with Mel]].her]]. It doesn't work.
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* WhiteHairBlackHeart: Her hair color is silver and she turns out to be an unethical hospital director who wants to [[spoiler:take Mel for herself by threatening Lynn's life]].
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An apathetic cardiothoracic surgeon who woks at the SE Medical Center is fully against the concept of true love.
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* TheStoic: Mel refuses to show any emotions when it comes to her personal one-night stands or informing a patient's loved ones about surgery results.
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* SecondLove: After the existence of Sue is revealed, Lynn turns out to be this for Mel.
* YourDaysAreNumbered: She has around two years to live until her heart disease proves fatal.
* YourDaysAreNumbered: She has around two years to live until her heart disease proves fatal.
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* FatalFlaw: {{Lust}}. Ever since medical school, she only has eyes for one woman: Mel. But during that time, her obsession causes Sue to try to cling on this relationship [[spoiler:while attempting to marry a man that could help her rise in the medical ranks. When Mel found out, not only did she break up with Sue, she accidentally mutilated Sue's right hand, preventing her from pursuing surgery]]. In the present day, Sue's continued desire to be with Mel again screws her over in the long run. [[spoiler:On one of her trysts with Olivia, [[WrongNameOutburst she accidentally blurts Mel's name out]], leading to Olivia inadvertently finding Lynn's sabotaged lab results, which were made by Sue to separate Mel from Lynn. Not only does this cause Olivia to doubt Sue's love, she ends up being the one to show Mel the lab results, leading to Sue's eventual arrest]].
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* FatalFlaw: {{Lust}}. Ever since medical school, she only has eyes for one woman: Mel. But during that time, her obsession causes Sue to try to cling on this relationship [[spoiler:while attempting to marry a man that could help her rise in the medical ranks. When Mel found out, not only did she break up with Sue, she accidentally mutilated Sue's right hand, preventing her from pursuing surgery]]. In the present day, Sue's continued desire to be with Mel again screws her over in the long run. [[spoiler:On one of her trysts with Olivia, [[WrongNameOutburst she accidentally blurts Mel's name out]], leading to Olivia inadvertently finding Lynn's sabotaged lab results, which were made by Sue to separate Mel from Lynn. Not only does this cause Olivia to doubt Sue's love, she ends up being the one to show showing Mel the lab results, leading to Sue's eventual arrest]].
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* FatalFlaw: {{Lust}}. Ever since medical school, she only has eyes for one woman: Mel. But during that time, her obsession causes Sue to try to cling on this relationship [[spoiler:while attempting to marry a man that could help her rise in the medical ranks. When Mel found out, not only did she break up with Sue, she accidentally mutilated Sue's right hand, preventing her from pursuing surgery]]. In the present day, this desire to be with Mel again continues to screw her over in the long run. [[spoiler:On one of her trysts with Olivia, [[WrongNameOutburst she accidentally blurts Mel's name out]], leading to Olivia inadvertently finding Lynn's sabotaged lab results, which were made by Sue to drive Lynn and Mel away from each other. Not only does this cause Olivia to doubt Sue's love, she ends up being the one to show Mel the lab results, leading to Sue's eventual arrest]].
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* FatalFlaw: {{Lust}}. Ever since medical school, she only has eyes for one woman: Mel. But during that time, her obsession causes Sue to try to cling on this relationship [[spoiler:while attempting to marry a man that could help her rise in the medical ranks. When Mel found out, not only did she break up with Sue, she accidentally mutilated Sue's right hand, preventing her from pursuing surgery]]. In the present day, this Sue's continued desire to be with Mel again continues to screw screws her over in the long run. [[spoiler:On one of her trysts with Olivia, [[WrongNameOutburst she accidentally blurts Mel's name out]], leading to Olivia inadvertently finding Lynn's sabotaged lab results, which were made by Sue to drive Lynn and separate Mel away from each other.Lynn. Not only does this cause Olivia to doubt Sue's love, she ends up being the one to show Mel the lab results, leading to Sue's eventual arrest]].
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-->'''Crystal:''' When will you ''ever'' learn to think before you act?
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* FatalFlaw: {{Lust}}. Ever since medical school, she only has eyes for one woman: Mel. But during that time, her obsession causes Sue to try to cling on this relationship [[spoiler:while attempting to marry a man that could help her rise in the medical ranks. When Mel found out, not only did she break up with Sue, she accidentally mutilated Sue's right hand, preventing her from pursuing surgery. In the present day, this desire to be with Mel again continues to screw her over in the long run. [[spoiler:On one of her trysts with Olivia, [[WrongNameOutburst she accidentally blurts Mel's name out]], leading to Olivia inadvertently finding Lynn's sabotaged lab results, which were made by Sue to drive Lynn and Mel away from each other. Not only does this cause Olivia to doubt Sue's love, she ends up being the one to show Mel the lab results, leading to Sue's eventual arrest]].
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* FatalFlaw: {{Lust}}. Ever since medical school, she only has eyes for one woman: Mel. But during that time, her obsession causes Sue to try to cling on this relationship [[spoiler:while attempting to marry a man that could help her rise in the medical ranks. When Mel found out, not only did she break up with Sue, she accidentally mutilated Sue's right hand, preventing her from pursuing surgery.surgery]]. In the present day, this desire to be with Mel again continues to screw her over in the long run. [[spoiler:On one of her trysts with Olivia, [[WrongNameOutburst she accidentally blurts Mel's name out]], leading to Olivia inadvertently finding Lynn's sabotaged lab results, which were made by Sue to drive Lynn and Mel away from each other. Not only does this cause Olivia to doubt Sue's love, she ends up being the one to show Mel the lab results, leading to Sue's eventual arrest]].
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The hospital director of SE Med, Medical Center, who harbours a mysterious past with Mel.
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* FatalFlaw: {{Lust}}. Ever since medical school, she only has eyes for one woman: Mel. But during that time, her obsession causes Sue to try to cling on this relationship [[spoiler:while attempting to marry a man that could help her rise in the medical ranks. When Mel found out, not only did she break up with Sue, she accidentally mutilated Sue's right hand, preventing her from pursuing surgery. In the present day, this desire to be with Mel again continues to screw her over in the long run. [[spoiler:On one of her trysts with Olivia, [[WrongNameOutburst she accidentally blurts Mel's name out]], leading to Olivia inadvertently finding Lynn's sabotaged lab results, which were made by Sue to drive Lynn and Mel away from each other. Not only does this cause Olivia to doubt Sue's love, she ends up being the one to show Mel the lab results, leading to Sue's eventual arrest]].
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* BrokenAce: While Mel appears to be one of the best cardiothoracic surgeons in SE Med, she still harbours a distrust towards romantic love and [[spoiler:guilt for ruining a former lover's chances at surgery]].
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* ExpositoryHairstyleChange: Mel initially has her bangs parted from the middle, representing her [[LoveIsAWeakness cynical beliefs on love]]. But after she starts to become more emotionally vulnerable over the series, the more liberated Mel lets her bangs fall down and cover her forehead, both at work and in her spare time.
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* ExpositoryHairstyleChange: Before the events of the webcomic, Mel initially had messy short hair, which was fitting when she once had a relationship with Sue. But after they broke up, the present day Mel has her bangs parted from the middle, representing her [[LoveIsAWeakness cynical beliefs on love]]. But after she starts to become more emotionally vulnerable over the series, the more liberated Mel lets her bangs fall down and cover her forehead, both at work and in her spare time.
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* BoyishShortHair: When she was still at medical school, she had this hairstyle.
* MyGreatestFailure: [[spoiler:Mel feels utterly guilty for irrevocably injuring Sue's right hand, which prevented her from being a surgeon. But eventually, she gets over it by chapter 60]].
-->'''Mel:''' I used to think ''I'' was at fault for what happened. And I never forgave myself for it. [[spoiler:For hurting you. For making you like ''this'']]. But I don't blame myself for it now... not anymore. You wanna know why? ''[[spoiler:[[LaserGuidedKarma Because now I know that this is exactly what you deserve]]]]''.
-->'''Mel:''' I used to think ''I'' was at fault for what happened. And I never forgave myself for it. [[spoiler:For hurting you. For making you like ''this'']]. But I don't blame myself for it now... not anymore. You wanna know why? ''[[spoiler:[[LaserGuidedKarma Because now I know that this is exactly what you deserve]]]]''.
* IllGirl: She fits this trope to a T, especially with her heart problems.
* ManicPixieDreamGirl: Lynn serves as this to Mel. While Mel is brooding, reserved and indifferent, Lynn is childish, beautiful and joyful, serving to steadily let Mel appreciate true love.
* ManicPixieDreamGirl: Lynn serves as this to Mel. While Mel is brooding, reserved and indifferent, Lynn is childish, beautiful and joyful, serving to steadily let Mel appreciate true love.
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The hospital director of SE Med, who still harbours long-seated feelings for a mysterious past with Mel.
* CareerEndingInjury: [[spoiler:When they were still training as surgeons, a heated argument led to Mel shoving Sue into a framed photo, causing one of the glass shards to cut Sue's right hand. This ruined her future prospects of surgery, which is emphasized when the present-day Sue tries and fails to hold a scalpel with that hand]].
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* ItsAllAboutMe: Despite Sue claiming that she loved Mel from the very day they met, it turns out that this was only a tool to satisfy herself only.
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* CorruptCorporateExecutive: This is seen in chapter 40, where Sue does not hesitate to cut costs in certain departments. [[spoiler:But it doesn't end there, because further chapters reveal that she alters Lynn's lab results , which could have confirmed the heart surgery eligibility for Lynn]].
* FirstLove: She acted as this for Mel.
* ItsAllAboutMe: Despite Sue claiming that she loved Mel from the very day they met, it turns out thatthis [[spoiler:this was only a tool to satisfy herself only.herself]].
* VillainousBreakdown: When she's on the verge of [[spoiler:losing her relationship with Mel]] in chapter 60, [[spoiler:she makes a tearful confession about the sacrifices she's willing to make to forever be with Mel]]. It doesn't work.
* WhipItGood: In her BDSM sessions, she has a tendency to use a whip on her submissive partner. She got the idea from her husband, David, who wanted her to use it on him.
* FirstLove: She acted as this for Mel.
* ItsAllAboutMe: Despite Sue claiming that she loved Mel from the very day they met, it turns out that
* VillainousBreakdown: When she's on the verge of [[spoiler:losing her relationship with Mel]] in chapter 60, [[spoiler:she makes a tearful confession about the sacrifices she's willing to make to forever be with Mel]]. It doesn't work.
* WhipItGood: In her BDSM sessions, she has a tendency to use a whip on her submissive partner. She got the idea from her husband, David, who wanted her to use it on him.
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Character index for the webcomic ''Webcomic/Pulse2016'', by Ratana Satis.
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[[folder:Mel Sievers]]
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->''If you don't want to fall prey to your own emotions... all you have to do is stay above them and take them by the horns. It's always more favorable to become the hunter than to end up as the hunted.''
An apathetic cardiothoracic surgeon who is fully against the concept of true love.
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* BikerBabe: She's easy on the eyes, while several scenes have her wear a leather jacket and ride a motorbike.
* DefrostingIceQueen: She starts out as someone possessing a cold demeanour regarding the cases she comes across. However, that all changes with Lynn's introduction.
* ExpositoryHairstyleChange: Mel initially has her bangs parted from the middle, representing her [[LoveIsAWeakness cynical beliefs on love]]. But after she starts to become more emotionally vulnerable over the series, the more liberated Mel lets her bangs fall down and cover her forehead, both at work and in her spare time.
* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: After Mel knocks Tom unconscious with her motorcycle helmet, she is left shaken by the experience. Since she's a surgeon, she feels like she went against her own principles.
* WeaponizedHeadgear: When Tom insults Mel one last time, she suddenly bludgeons his head with her yellow motorbike helmet.
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[[folder:Lynn Wiles]]
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->''We often hear the phrase 'you don't know what you have until its gone'. That's right... we take things for granted... and only truly see how much they mean to us when we're close to losing them. And this phrase in particular... fits quite well with situations regarding life and love.''
A patient currently suffering from a serious heart disease, yet still cherishes life itself.
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* HairOfGoldHeartOfGold: She has blonde hair, and has a cheerful, upbeat persona.
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[[folder:Renny Wiles]]
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->''"Trust me. We'll stick together forever! Forty years, even fifty years from now... you'll always be my sister, no matter what!"''
Lynn's brother, who takes care of her due to her heart disease.
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* BigBrotherInstinct: Renny is overprotective of her younger sister, Lynn, due to the fact that she's suffering from a heart disease. It's summed up well when he sees her hanging out with a fellow student, Andrew.
-->'''Renny:''' You're only to talk about 'school stuff' with my sister. Got it? And no coming onto her. ''Don't you even '''think''' about it.'' Also, don't bother her after 9pm, ''ever''. She needs her rest.
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[[folder:Crystal Gale]]
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->''"Could you '''not''' turn this into something personal? And besides, you shouldn't even be getting involved? Just... leave this to the authorities, okay?"''
A policeman, who serves as one of the few friends that Mel has.
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* AngerBornOfWorry: She has these kind of reactions whenever Mel does something stupid, like fracturing Tom's neck or [[spoiler:almost ruining her left hand from smashing it into a mirror]].
-->'''Crystal:''' When will you ''ever'' learn to think before you act?
* ByTheBookCop: Crystal upholds the law rigidly, which is why she is occasionally frustrated with Mel's unconventional methods when it comes to finding out who ran over Grace with a car.
* OnlyFriend: Crystal serves this to Mel outside of work.
* ReasonableAuthorityFigure: Despite taking Mel in for questioning after the latter's battle against Tom, she immediately brings up one important fact to the chief: the fight was recorded on a security camera, proving that Tom struck first and Mel had to defend herself.
* ShipperOnDeck: When she finds out that Mel and Lynn are spending more time together, she is nothing but supportive of their budding relationship.
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[[folder:Sue Whickers]]
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->''In this world, where money and authority come hand in hand... I've learned that it really doesn't take much to achieve your dreams at all. If you can truly keep your eye on the prize, that is.''
The hospital director of SE Med, who still harbours long-seated feelings for Mel.
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* ControlFreak: She prides herself on being the one in control of anyone, such as Olivia and ''especially'' Mel.
* ItsAllAboutMe: Despite Sue claiming that she loved Mel from the very day they met, it turns out that this was only a tool to satisfy herself only.
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[[folder:Mel Sievers]]
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->''If you don't want to fall prey to your own emotions... all you have to do is stay above them and take them by the horns. It's always more favorable to become the hunter than to end up as the hunted.''
An apathetic cardiothoracic surgeon who is fully against the concept of true love.
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* BikerBabe: She's easy on the eyes, while several scenes have her wear a leather jacket and ride a motorbike.
* DefrostingIceQueen: She starts out as someone possessing a cold demeanour regarding the cases she comes across. However, that all changes with Lynn's introduction.
* ExpositoryHairstyleChange: Mel initially has her bangs parted from the middle, representing her [[LoveIsAWeakness cynical beliefs on love]]. But after she starts to become more emotionally vulnerable over the series, the more liberated Mel lets her bangs fall down and cover her forehead, both at work and in her spare time.
* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: After Mel knocks Tom unconscious with her motorcycle helmet, she is left shaken by the experience. Since she's a surgeon, she feels like she went against her own principles.
* WeaponizedHeadgear: When Tom insults Mel one last time, she suddenly bludgeons his head with her yellow motorbike helmet.
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[[folder:Lynn Wiles]]
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->''We often hear the phrase 'you don't know what you have until its gone'. That's right... we take things for granted... and only truly see how much they mean to us when we're close to losing them. And this phrase in particular... fits quite well with situations regarding life and love.''
A patient currently suffering from a serious heart disease, yet still cherishes life itself.
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* HairOfGoldHeartOfGold: She has blonde hair, and has a cheerful, upbeat persona.
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[[folder:Renny Wiles]]
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->''"Trust me. We'll stick together forever! Forty years, even fifty years from now... you'll always be my sister, no matter what!"''
Lynn's brother, who takes care of her due to her heart disease.
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* BigBrotherInstinct: Renny is overprotective of her younger sister, Lynn, due to the fact that she's suffering from a heart disease. It's summed up well when he sees her hanging out with a fellow student, Andrew.
-->'''Renny:''' You're only to talk about 'school stuff' with my sister. Got it? And no coming onto her. ''Don't you even '''think''' about it.'' Also, don't bother her after 9pm, ''ever''. She needs her rest.
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[[folder:Crystal Gale]]
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->''"Could you '''not''' turn this into something personal? And besides, you shouldn't even be getting involved? Just... leave this to the authorities, okay?"''
A policeman, who serves as one of the few friends that Mel has.
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* AngerBornOfWorry: She has these kind of reactions whenever Mel does something stupid, like fracturing Tom's neck or [[spoiler:almost ruining her left hand from smashing it into a mirror]].
-->'''Crystal:''' When will you ''ever'' learn to think before you act?
* ByTheBookCop: Crystal upholds the law rigidly, which is why she is occasionally frustrated with Mel's unconventional methods when it comes to finding out who ran over Grace with a car.
* OnlyFriend: Crystal serves this to Mel outside of work.
* ReasonableAuthorityFigure: Despite taking Mel in for questioning after the latter's battle against Tom, she immediately brings up one important fact to the chief: the fight was recorded on a security camera, proving that Tom struck first and Mel had to defend herself.
* ShipperOnDeck: When she finds out that Mel and Lynn are spending more time together, she is nothing but supportive of their budding relationship.
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[[folder:Sue Whickers]]
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->''In this world, where money and authority come hand in hand... I've learned that it really doesn't take much to achieve your dreams at all. If you can truly keep your eye on the prize, that is.''
The hospital director of SE Med, who still harbours long-seated feelings for Mel.
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* ControlFreak: She prides herself on being the one in control of anyone, such as Olivia and ''especially'' Mel.
* ItsAllAboutMe: Despite Sue claiming that she loved Mel from the very day they met, it turns out that this was only a tool to satisfy herself only.
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