Talvine tuul pühkis üle Peipsi järve, langedes pehme laviinina vastu väljahaigla telgi seinu.

The winter wind swept across Peipsi Lake, descending like a soft avalanche against the sides of the field hospital tent.

Sees valitses intensiivne, organiseeritud kaos.

Inside, there was intense, organized chaos.

Generaatorite tasane sumin segunes instrumentide kõlina ja arstipersonali vaoshoitud hääletooniga, kui nad liikusid patsientide vahel.

The gentle hum of the generators mingled with the clinking of instruments and the restrained tones of the medical staff's voices as they moved among the patients.

Alvar ja Mihkel olid juba mitu päeva olnud pidevalt jalul.

Alvar and Mihkel had been on their feet for several days in a row.

Haigete voog ei lõppenud, päevad sulasid öödesse, kuid nende töö jätkus.

The stream of patients did not end, days melted into nights, but their work continued.

Alvar püüdis jääda keskendunuks, aga tema mõtted triivisid alatihti Kersti suunas.

Alvar tried to stay focused, but his thoughts often drifted toward Kersti.

Kersti oli meedikute seas rahustav jõud - tema kindel pilk ja rahulik hääl olid teistele toeks.

Kersti was a calming force among the medical staff—her steady gaze and calm voice were a support to others.

"Mis sa sellest Kerstist arvad?

"What do you think of Kersti?"

" küsinud Mihkel ootamatult, kui nad patsientide voodite vahel manööverdasid.

Mihkel asked unexpectedly as they maneuvered between the patients' beds.

Alvar vaatas kiiresti kõrvale.

Alvar quickly looked away.

"Ta on väga hea õde," vastas Alvar formaalselt, kuid Mihkel teadis, et Alvar hoidis end tagasi.

"She is a very good nurse," Alvar replied formally, but Mihkel knew that Alvar was holding himself back.

"Sa peaksid temaga rääkima," julgustas Mihkel.

"You should talk to her," Mihkel encouraged.

"Mine ja ütle talle.

"Go and tell her."

"Alvar tundis, et aeg kiirenes ja aeglus kadus, jättes järele üksnes näriva kahtluse.

Alvar felt time speeding up and slowness disappearing, leaving behind only gnawing doubt.

Kas tõesti mõistlik oli talle oma tundeid avaldada, siin, kogu selles segaduses?

Was it really wise to reveal his feelings to her here, amidst all this chaos?

Ta muretses, et see võiks mõjutada nende koostööd, kuid südame pinge muutus iga päevaga väljakannatamatumaks.

He worried it might affect their teamwork, but the tension in his heart became more unbearable with each passing day.

Oli Valentinipäev.

It was Valentine's Day.

Vaeva ja lootuse keskel, justkui ime, leidis Alvar võimalikuna sekundi, kui telgis võttis endale hetkeks hinge ja oli võimalus rääkida Kerstiga.

Amidst the struggle and hope, as if by a miracle, Alvar found a moment when the tent allowed him a brief respite, an opportunity to speak with Kersti.

"Kersti," alustas Alvar ettevaatlikult, püüdes jääda rahulikuks.

"Kersti," Alvar began cautiously, trying to remain calm.

"Ma.

"I...

ma tahtsin öelda, et sa oled mulle palju tähendanud.

I wanted to say that you have meant a lot to me."

"Kersti tõstis pilgu, tema silmades oli üllatus.

Kersti raised her gaze, surprise in her eyes.

"Alvar, mina.

"Alvar, I...

ma olen mõelnud sinust samuti," tunnistas ta vaikselt.

I have been thinking of you as well," she admitted quietly.

Oli nagu väike rahuhetk kogu selle, mis igapäevaseks oli saanud, tormamise sees.

It was like a small moment of peace amidst what had become the daily rush.

Nad vaatasid teineteisele silma, tundes esmakordselt, et polnud üksi.

They looked into each other's eyes, feeling for the first time that they were not alone.

Sellel kärarikkal talveõhtul väljahaiglas muutsid mõned sõnad palju.

On that noisy winter evening in the field hospital, a few words changed much.

Alvari sees tõusis mugavustunne, kerge ja kergendav.

Within Alvar, a feeling of comfort rose, light and relieving.

Kersti leidis oma hirmudele vastust ning nendevaheline side sai tugevamaks.

Kersti found answers to her fears, and their bond grew stronger.

Aknast väljaspool libisesid lumehelbed aeglaselt.

Outside the window, snowflakes drifted slowly.

Kaugel telgi seinte varjus oli vaikus, kuid selle sees helises uus algus.

Far in the shadows of the tent walls, there was silence, but within, a new beginning resonated.

Sõnad, mis jäid kõlama nagu pehme lubadus uute alguste kohta.

Words that lingered like a gentle promise of new beginnings.

Nende töö jätkus, nende südamed olid nüüd kindlustatud.

Their work continued, but now their hearts were secure.