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== Synopsis ==
== Synopsis ==


The player treats Paige, Mr. & Mrs. Stevenson, and Richard Hugh through their respective heart problems. Each patient has a singing role in the level. At the start of the level, Paige attempts to do a proper check-up of Mr. Stevenson. Her pager goes off right as she tries to resolve the miscommunication issue that has prevented Mr. Stevenson from talking to his wife, leaving the issue unresolved. This leads into both Stevensons singing about the waiting time they've had to endure in order to get help, remaining unable to see each other. Paige sings about being overworked and the miscommunication she's been having. Finally, Richard Hugh sings cynically about doctors, expressing his negative views on them, and his belief that they should receive pay cuts. Near the end of the level, Paige sings about her inability to have experienced "dinners, weddings, coffee sessions" with her friends, as a result of her medical studies and her current profession, emphasizing how her patients have "been waiting for so long." The level ends with Ian returning, an hour late to handover. Paige is initially upset, until she hears Ian explain that his mother had an episode, and he attempted to call the hospital to let Paige know of the delay, but that this news did not seem to reach Paige. Paige, taken aback, apologizes and expresses sympathy, as Ian expresses gratitude for her covering his shift. The two then discuss the circumstances around Mr. Steven's injury, as he looks at a framed photo of his wife, still unable to communicate with her. After the level, Ian expresses gratitude toward the player and Paige, recommending that she take a break. Paige then thanks the intern, letting them know that she'll drop by the vending machine whenever they're ready.
The player treats Paige, Mr. & Mrs. Stevenson, and Richard Hugh through their respective heart problems. Each patient has a singing role in the level. At the start of the level, Paige attempts to do a proper check-up of Mr. Stevenson. Her pager goes off right as she tries to resolve the miscommunication issue that has prevented Mr. Stevenson from talking to his wife, leaving the issue unresolved. This leads into both Stevensons singing about the waiting time they've had to endure in order to get help, remaining unable to see each other. Paige sings about being overworked and the miscommunication she's been having. Finally, Richard Hugh sings cynically about doctors, expressing his negative views on them, and his belief that they should receive pay cuts. Near the end of the level, Paige sings about her inability to have experienced "dinners, weddings, coffee sessions" with her friends, as a result of her medical studies and her current profession, emphasizing how her patients have "been waiting for so long." The level ends with Ian returning, an hour late to handover. Paige is initially upset until she hears Ian explain that his mother had an episode, and he attempted to call the hospital to let Paige know of the delay, but that this news did not seem to reach Paige. Paige, taken aback, apologizes and expresses sympathy, as Ian expresses gratitude for her covering his shift. The two then discuss the circumstances around Mr. Stevenson's injury, as he looks at a framed photo of his wife, still unable to communicate with her. After the level, Ian expresses gratitude toward the player and Paige, recommending that she take a break. Paige then thanks the intern, letting them know that she'll drop by the vending machine whenever they're ready.


== Transcript ==
== Transcript ==

Revision as of 09:07, 15 June 2023

One Shift More
Screenshot of the level One Shift More
"Everything's on my shoulders and now my heart feels like it's going to give out. Please help."
Level No.3-X
BPM100
Patient(s)
Pager
Pre-clearPatient fell down the stairs, suspected broken femur. History of heart block requiring swung rhythmic defibrillation.
Post-clear[Ian I know I should've finished this write-up during my shift but I am straight up going to die from exhaustion, can you write it up please you are very sweet and handsome]
Ranks
PassReach the level epilogue with less than 8 misses
Act 3
← 3-3 Distant Duet 4-1 Training Doctor's Train Ride Performance
Muse Dash Collab
MD-1 Blackest Luxury Car
"Phew. I swear, this job is going to take years off of my lifespan."

One Shift More (3-X) is a level in Rhythm Doctor.

Synopsis

The player treats Paige, Mr. & Mrs. Stevenson, and Richard Hugh through their respective heart problems. Each patient has a singing role in the level. At the start of the level, Paige attempts to do a proper check-up of Mr. Stevenson. Her pager goes off right as she tries to resolve the miscommunication issue that has prevented Mr. Stevenson from talking to his wife, leaving the issue unresolved. This leads into both Stevensons singing about the waiting time they've had to endure in order to get help, remaining unable to see each other. Paige sings about being overworked and the miscommunication she's been having. Finally, Richard Hugh sings cynically about doctors, expressing his negative views on them, and his belief that they should receive pay cuts. Near the end of the level, Paige sings about her inability to have experienced "dinners, weddings, coffee sessions" with her friends, as a result of her medical studies and her current profession, emphasizing how her patients have "been waiting for so long." The level ends with Ian returning, an hour late to handover. Paige is initially upset until she hears Ian explain that his mother had an episode, and he attempted to call the hospital to let Paige know of the delay, but that this news did not seem to reach Paige. Paige, taken aback, apologizes and expresses sympathy, as Ian expresses gratitude for her covering his shift. The two then discuss the circumstances around Mr. Stevenson's injury, as he looks at a framed photo of his wife, still unable to communicate with her. After the level, Ian expresses gratitude toward the player and Paige, recommending that she take a break. Paige then thanks the intern, letting them know that she'll drop by the vending machine whenever they're ready.

Transcript

MrStevensonSpriteS.png I've been waiting for so long,
MrStevensonSpriteS.png Waiting for my doctor to come,
MrStevensonSpriteS.png These aches been going on for days now,
MrStevensonSpriteS.png And I'm feeling slightly down
Beep beep! Beep beep! Beep beep! Beep!
Beep beep! Beep beep! Beep beep! Beep!
PaigeSpriteS.png I've been working night and day
PaigeSpriteS.png Haven't had a wink of sleep
PaigeSpriteS.png But they've been waiting for so long
MrStevensonSpriteS.png (I've been waiting for so long!)
PaigeSpriteS.png And I'm the one on-call this week

[Paige, Stevenson together]

PaigeSpriteS.png Heart-beat, heart-beat, heart-beat, heart,
MrStevensonSpriteS.png Heart-beat, heart-beat, heart-beat, heart,
PaigeSpriteS.png Heart-beat, heart-beat, heart-beat, heart,
MrStevensonSpriteS.png Heart-beat, heart-beat, heart-beat, heart,
PaigeSpriteS.png Good morning Mr. Stevenson, my name is Dr. Paige,
PaigeSpriteS.png and I'm the consultant on call today.
PaigeSpriteS.png How are you?
MrStevensonSpriteS.png Well I'm better thank you but it still hurts when I move.
PaigeSpriteS.png Understandably so, you might be getting pressure sores.
PaigeSpriteS.png Has the nurse come to change your position?
MrStevensonSpriteS.png No, not since the morning.
PaigeSpriteS.png Oh dear, we'll get her here.
PaigeSpriteS.png u-u-u-urkgurqirguqhrigujkurk
PaigeSpriteS.png The x-ray has come in now,
PaigeSpriteS.png and there is good news sir!
PaigeSpriteS.png You haven't broken your tailbone
PaigeSpriteS.png and your hip is intact.
MrStevensonSpriteS.png Oh thank heavens I don't know why let myself fall-
PaigeSpriteS.png Don't worry it happens to the best of us.
PaigeSpriteS.png But more importantly, how are you feeling?
MrStevensonSpriteS.png I-I'm okay... but
PaigeSpriteS.png Everything well at home?
MrStevensonSpriteS.png I-I-I think so.. but
PaigeSpriteS.png Great we'll get you discharged tomorrow then.
MrStevensonSpriteS.png But-
PaigeSpriteS.png Is there anything else sir?
MrStevensonSpriteS.png Well Y-Yes... my- my-my wife hasn't called since yesterday..
MrStevensonSpriteS.png We always talk once a day, and-
PaigeSpriteS.png Um, of course, we will get the nurse to call her up and see
Beep beep! Beep beep! Beep beep! Beep beep!
PaigeSpriteS.png if she's --
PaigeSpriteS.png Oh dear.
PaigeSpriteS.png There my pager goes again!
MrsStevensonSpriteS.png I've been waiting for so long...
PaigeSpriteS.png Give me strength to carry on!
MrsStevensonSpriteS.png Waiting for my doctor to come.
PaigeSpriteS.png Thank you sir, have a good rest-
MrStevensonSpriteS.png But doc please check on my wife...
MrsStevensonSpriteS.png My husband's somewhere in here too!
PaigeSpriteS.png She's just forgotten to call! OKAY?!
RichardHughSpriteS.png Don't fall for these doctors lies!
MrsStevensonSpriteS.png Please could someone help me out!
RichardHughSpriteS.png Driving around in their cars!
PaigeSpriteS.png I should've been done at six!
RichardHughSpriteS.png Doctors are taking too long!

[Stevensons together]

MrStevensonSpriteS.png Heart-beat, heart-beat, heart-beat, heart,
MrsStevensonSpriteS.png Heart-beat, heart-beat, heart-beat, heart,
RichardHughSpriteS.png The public deserve to have care!
PaigeSpriteS.png I'm the one that needs some HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELP!!
RichardHughSpriteS.png Saturday pay shall be cut!

[Stevensons together]

MrStevensonSpriteS.png Heart-beat, heart-beat, heart-beat, heart,
MrsStevensonSpriteS.png Heart-beat, heart-beat, heart-beat, heart,
PaigeSpriteS.png Someone save me from this he-ell!
RichardHughSpriteS.png PRIVATISATION IS KEY!
PaigeSpriteS.png ..Shouldn't have gone to med school.

[Fade to black]

[Fade to hospital room]

PaigeSpriteS.png To all my friends that I have lost,
PaigeSpriteS.png While crossing bridges I have crossed,
PaigeSpriteS.png Dinners, weddings, coffee sessions,
PaigeSpriteS.png Sorry I was never there.
PaigeSpriteS.png You see, I've been on call this week,
PaigeSpriteS.png I'm barely getting any sleep,
PaigeSpriteS.png I'd love to catch up, I really would,
PaigeSpriteS.png But they've been waiting for so looooong...

[Ian enters]

PaigeSpriteS.png There you are handover was an hour ago what took you so long-
IanSpriteS.png Heyhey Ada sorry i'm late-
IanSpriteS.png I'm - I'm so sorry my mother had another episode, the carer was running late,
IanSpriteS.png I- I couldn't just leave her there-
IanSpriteS.png I called up the hospital to try and let you know but I guess they didn't-
PaigeSpriteS.png ..Oh.. no they.. I'm sorry to hear that.
IanSpriteS.png It's fine. Thanks for covering Ada.
IanSpriteS.png Really appreciate it.
IanSpriteS.png I.. hope the patients didn't give you much trouble?

[Camera starts panning to Mr. Stevenson, holding a framed photo of his wife]

PaigeSpriteS.png ..No, no, not at all..

[Voices begin to fade]

PaigeSpriteS.png Hey, okay, so,
PaigeSpriteS.png Mr. Stevenson had his fall yesterday, he's - he's doing fine.
PaigeSpriteS.png But we still don't know if it was mechanical or syncope.
IanSpriteS.png He doesn't remember?
PaigeSpriteS.png No. X-rays were all clear.
IanSpriteS.png Any history of AF?
PaigeSpriteS.png Not on the records.
IanSpriteS.png Aspiration pneumonia?
PaigeSpriteS.png No, his lungs are fine.
[Voices fade out]
IanSpriteS.png I can take it all from here. Thank you, both of you.
IanSpriteS.png You did great.
PaigeSpriteS.png Thanks, man. Phew.
IanSpriteS.png Ada, you look exhausted. You should clock out, I can handle everything.
PaigeSpriteS.png Yeah, yeah. I'll grab something to eat and make my way out.
PaigeSpriteS.png Intern. Thank you. That was a real rough one. We couldn't have done it without you.
PaigeSpriteS.png Starting to feel like you're the glue holding the place together.
PaigeSpriteS.png Good luck with the next shift.
PaigeSpriteS.png When you're ready, maybe we can drop by the vending machine? I'm starving.

Lyrics

[MR. STEVENSON]
I've been waiting for so long,
Waiting for my doctor to come,
These aches been going on for days now,
And I'm feeling slightly down

[PAGER]
Beep beep! Beep beep! Beep beep! Beep!
Beep beep! Beep beep! Beep beep! Beep!

[DR. PAIGE]
I've been working night and day
Haven't had a wink of sleep
But they've been waiting for so long
(I've been waiting for so long!)
And I'm the one on-call this week

[BOTH]
Heart-beats, heart-beats, heart beats, heart,
Heart-beats, heart-beats, heart beats, heart,

[ADA PAIGE, SPOKEN]
Good morning Mr. Stevenson, my name is Dr Paige,
and I'm the consultant on call today.
How are you?

[MR. STEVENSON, SPOKEN]
..I'm better thank you, but it still hurts when I move.

[ADA PAIGE]
Understandably so -
you might be getting pressure sores,
has the nurse come to change your position?

[MR. STEVENSON]
No, not since the morning.

[ADA PAIGE]
Oh dear, we'll get her here.
The x-ray has come in now, and there is good news sir!
You haven't broken your tailbone and your hip is intact.

[MR. STEVENSON]
Oh thank heavens, I don't know why I let myself fall, I'm such an idio-

[ADA PAIGE]
Don't worry it happens to the best of us.
But more importantly, how are you feeling?

[MR. STEVENSON]
I-I'm okay-

[ADA PAIGE]
Everything well at home?

[MR. STEVENSON]
I think so but-

[ADA PAIGE]
Great, we'll get you discharged tomorrow then.

[MR. STEVENSON]
But-

[ADA PAIGE]
Is there anything else, sir?

[MR. STEVENSON]
w-well Yes.. my - my wife hasn't called since yesterday..
We, always talk once a day, and -

[ADA PAIGE]
Okay. Yes. Um, of course, we will get the nurse to call her up and see
if she's --

[PAGER]
BEEP BEEP! BEEP BEEP! BEEP BEEP! BEEP!

[ADA PAIGE]
[sigh] Oh dear.

[VERSE 3]
[ADA PAIGE]
There my pager goes again!

[MRS. STEVENSON]
I've been waiting for so long...

[ADA PAIGE]
Give me strength to carry on!

[MRS. STEVENSON]
Waiting for my doctor to come.

[ADA PAIGE]
Thank you sir, have a good rest-

[MR. STEVENSON]
[swing] But doc, please check on my wife..

[MRS. STEVENSON]
My husbands somewhere in here too!

[ADA PAIGE]
[off-beat-triplets] [snaps, irritation] She's just forgotten to call! OKAY?!

[POLITICIAN]
Don't fall for these doctors lies!

[MRS. STEVENSON]
Please could someone help me out!

[POLITICIAN]
Driving around in their cars!

[ADA PAIGE]
[off-beat-triplets] I should've been done at six!

[MR. STEVENSON]
[dejected] ..Okay.

[POLITICIAN]
Doctors are taking too long!

[BOTH MR AND MRS. STEVENSON]
Heart-beats, heart-beats, heart-beats, heart.

[POLITICIAN]
The public deserve to have care!

[ADA PAIGE]
I'm the one that needs some heeeeelp!

[POLITICIAN]
Saturday pay shall be cut!

[BOTH MR AND MRS. STEVENSON]
Heart-beats, heart-beats, heart-beats, heart.

[ADA PAIGE]
Someone saaaave me from this heeeeell...

[POLITICIAN]
PRIVATIZATION IS KEY!

[ADA PAIGE]
..Shouldn't have gone to med school.

========
<<<Coda>>>

[ADA PAIGE]
To all my friends that I have lost,
While crossing bridges I have crossed,
Dinners, weddings, coffee sessions,
I'm sorry I was never there.

You see, I've been on call this week,
I'm barely getting any sleep,
I'd love to catch up, I really would,
..But they've been waiting for so loooooooooong.

---
SIGN: ACT 3 COMPLETE



=====
<<<Outro>>>:


[IAN, SPOKEN]
Hey, Ada! Sorry I'm late-

[ADA PAIGE, SPOKEN]
There you are! Handover was an hour ago, what took you so long-

[IAN]
[fast, frantic, stuttering, depressed, verge of breakdown, unstable voice]
I'm - I'm so sorry my mother had another episode, the carer was running late,
I couldn't just leave her there I called up the hospital to try and let you know I guess they didn't ... (sigh)

[ADA PAIGE]
..
[having just learnt that Ian has it so much worse]
[long pause to break the flow]
..Oh.. no they.. I'm sorry to hear that.

[IAN]
[a little more composed]
It's fine. Thanks for covering Ada.
Really appreciate it. Hope the patients didn't give you too much trouble?

[ADA PAIGE]
(pause)
..No, no, not at all..
[tries to remain composed]
Hey, okay, so,
Mr. Stevenson had fall yesterday, he's - he's doing fine.
But we still don't know if it was mechanical or syncope.

[FADE OUT VOICES START, CAMERA PANS AWAY FROM DOCTORS TO PATIENT]

[smooth calmer talking from here on as they
find comfort in the routine of handover]

[IAN]
He doesn't remember?

[ADA PAIGE]
No. X-rays were all clear.

[IAN]
Any history of AF?

[ADA PAIGE]
Not on the records.


[IAN]
Aspiration pneumonia?

[ADA PAIGE]
No, his lungs are fine.

[IAN]
????

[ADA PAIGE]
????

[FADE OUT COMPLETE]

History

Trivia

  • This level contains 2 separate versions; one sung in English and the other sung in Chinese.
  • If the last beat is left unclicked at the ending for a certain amount of time, Richard Hugh will show up from the bottom row, ushering the player to click the button.
  • And if ignored and left even longer, Richard Hugh's arm will pop up from the left and immediately press the button for you, finally ending the level.