"Bound To Shock"
Summary: Follow up to Bound: Rebound Trilogy. Previously Titled: Bound Within.
Susan tries to adjust after her news and makes an ultimatum… And Kerry still will not give in…
Disclaimer: Lyrics – "What If?" -Coldplay
Dedicated
"Ah Susan" Kerry said nervously as she limped to her side. They are standing at the admit desk.
Susan glanced at her and replied sadly "Kerry"
"I was wondering if you want to go over the reports, I have some catching up to do"
"I guess so, we need to keep on top of it for the audit"
"When is it a good time?"
"Now if you want, I'll get my stuff"
"Susan are you ok? If you don't feel so good why don't you take the rest of the day off?"
"You know Kerry that sounds a wonderful idea but…" Susan paused for a second and winced "I have an ER to run here"
"You are very dedicated aren't you Susan?" Kerry smiled with a hint of sarcasm.
"I have to, to keep you happy"
"Susan we are even now, why don't we just forget about it?" She pursed her lips, leaning her weight on her crutch.
Abby walked to the admit desk and stood next to Susan. She thrusts a chart right under Susan's nose for her to sign. Susan flinched back and glared at Abby for her rudeness. Abby frowned at Kerry.
"Morning Dr Lockhart" Kerry said
Abby smiled forcefully at her. Susan scribbled her name and shoved the chart back at Abby. Abby raised her brows at her friend's response and walked away towards Luka.
"What's up with her?"
"I don't know Kerry"
"Is she messing you about again?" Kerry asked.
"Don't know, I don't want to talk about it, why don't we go and get this done"
Kerry nodded and limped away from the admit desk.
"Luka, can you take charge while I do the reports with Weaver" Susan pointed over her shoulder when she turned to face him.
Luka nodded and watched Susan leave. He looked at Abby.
"Is she ok? She had to leave the meeting earlier not feeling well"
"Maybe she got a bug or she may have had a dodgy meal with her friend" Abby shrugged telling a white lie.
Luka nodded "You like to meet me for a drink tonight?"
"Sure" Abby smiled wryly "Perhaps we could get something to eat too"
"After work?" Luka cocked his head forward before leaving the admit desk.
Abby nodded as she watched Susan and Kerry enter the elevator.
Arrogance
"Abby's messing you round again isn't she?" Kerry asked, stood next to Susan in the elevator watching the door close.
"What?" Susan sneered with her arms folded.
"She doesn't know what she wants. She leads you on and then pushes you away. You get hurt"
Susan turned her head and cocked it to one side "What you know about me and Abby? Kerry, you spend to much time concentrating on other peoples lives"
The elevator door dinged open.
"I wouldn't do that to you, mess you around and hurt you" Kerry commented as she limped out of the elevator.
"What! You hypocrite! You sexually harassed me the other week" Susan scoffed as she followed Kerry down the hallway.
"Only because you lead me on" Kerry smiled as she gestured Susan in her office.
"But I didn't do anything that day to do so"
They both sat down behind Kerry's desk and pulled out all the reports and spread them out on the desk.
"Yeah I'm talking about when we did it"
"Yes I did with you to keep my job after you finding out the threesome was a bet" Susan sighed loudly as she picked up a pen and opened a file. "Can we not have this conversation and get on with this"
"I'm in love with you Susan" Kerry choked trying to fight off her emotions placing her hand on top of her hand.
Susan swung her head to stare at the fiery redhead.
Kerry confessed, "All I have to do is look at you and I'm turned on"
Susan threw her pen down on the desk, closed her eyes and placed her hands over them. She didn't want to hear what Kerry just said. She couldn't find the words to tell her that it is never going to happen between them.
"I know what you are thinking, It's not going to happen" Kerry smiled taking off her glasses. Kerry placed her hand under Susan's chin for her to look at her. "It will happen eventually, I am trying to make my way to your heart"
"Ugh!" Susan shook her head and laughed in disbelief "That was arrogant"
"Yes! I get arrogant when I want something badly" Kerry placed her hand on Susan's lap. Susan froze and pushed Kerry's hand away.
"Kerry please, don't touch me," Susan begged. "I am very flattered but I'm not attracted to any woman"
"Yes you are, why are you sleeping with Abby?"
"Because it's only Abby. She the only woman on this planet I'm attracted to, we are just going through a comfort phase"
"I don't believe you, you wont deny that you're gay"
"I'm not! I prefer men actually. To be honest I slept with a man last night ok? Now can we finished this I haven't got all day"
"I still think you have hidden feelings though" Kerry placed her hand on Susan's lap again and ran it up her inner thigh.
Susan gasped as grabbed Kerry's hand before she cupped her between her legs.
"I'm only being friendly" Kerry grinned
"A little too friendly" Susan gave Kerry her disapproving look and asked again, "Now can we get on with this? Or I will do you for Sexual harassment this time!"
Ultimatum
"Susan!" Luka called out as he spotted her entering the triage desk.
"Yes Luka?" Susan popped her head round the cage.
"What time are you off today?"
"Four" She replied and watched Abby appeared from behind Luka "Why?"
"I was wondering you wanted to join me and Abby's at Ike's for dinner after work?"
Susan and Abby exchanged glances.
"Uh no I'm going straight home, I'm very tired." Susan forced a smile "Thanks anyway"
Susan turned back in to the triage desk and felt a tug on her arm. She turned to look it was Abby looking bemused
"What the hell you doing with Weaver?" Abby snapped flicking her wrist.
"What?" Susan winced "We were doing the reports"
"I see you have forgiven her"
"What? I can't say no to her if we need to work on them?" Susan shook her head "Those are legal documents they need to be done"
"Oh right"
"What is it? Are you jealous? I had the impression that you didn't want me anymore after finding out that I am expecting"
"I didn't say anything"
Susan scoffed "No you left abruptly"
"I had a patient to see"
What if I got it wrong
And no poet or song
Could put right what I got wrong
Or make you feel I belong
"Yeah right" Susan pulled a face in disbelief and walked away as she felt she is not having anymore of this, she stopped when Abby grabbed her arm. Susan's blonde hair bounced when her swung her head to look at Abby again "I don't think you can hack it I am going to have a child. What is it Abby? Are you gonna get jealous that I will concentrate on the baby and not you?"
Abby chewed on her bottom lip.
Susan continued, "If you want to be part of my life, you will be part of that baby's too. We do it together and if that's not what you want, just tell me now that it's over between us. I rather know now than later"
What if you should decide
That you don't want me there by your side
That you don't want me there in you life
Abby stared hard at Susan. Susan cocked her head waiting for an answer.
She pouted, "Don't you think this isn't the time and place?"
"Nothing's seem to be the time and place Abby, nothing" Susan snapped, pulled her arm free from Abby's grip and walked away "Let me know tonight"
"I can't I'm spending the whole evening with Luka tonight, not just for dinner"
Ooh, that's right
Let's take a breath, try to hold it inside
Ooh, that's right
How can you know it, if you don't even try
Ooh, that's right
Susan froze on the spot and her mouth slightly open, couldn't find her voice for a few seconds. Susan rolled her eyes and turned to look at her again "I guess I got your answer then? Ugh you just can't wait to jump back in bed with Luka can you!"
"Susan!" Abby shouted. She rubbed her forehead with guilt.
Susan waved to ignore Abby as she headed to a treatment room. The tears started to well up in Susan's eyes again.
Every step that you take
Could be your biggest mistake
It could bend or it could break
That's the risk that you take
Flowers
"Ooh Ooh Uhh-hh-h" Susan moaned out load at every thrust as she rocked against the wall. Susan's legs wrapped round Chuck's waist having a quickie. Abby is sat in a chair watching them. She is smoking a cigarette. Her cheeks sucked in when she took a drag and blew out the smoke. She is present to give her approval of their session… Kerry suddenly appeared, she looked on in disbelief, seething with jealousy…
Bang on the door woke Susan up. She looked around realizing that she fell asleep on her couch. She looked at the time. Five-fifteen. She hasn't slept long after arriving home from work. Another bang is heard.
"God ugh what a weird dream" Susan muttered as she shook her head. She rose up on her feet and headed to the door. She opened to see who was present. A burly male holding a huge bouquet of flowers.
"A delivery for Susan Lewis, ma'am?" He asked,
"Oh yes" She blinked in surprise and choked "They're beautiful"
"Would you sign here please?"
"Sure" Susan took the pen from the guy and scribbled her name. He left and Susan shuts the door after. Her eyes marvelled at the flowers and pulled the little envelope out. She opened it to read the card.
I am sorry that I've been a bit off today. I am going through a confusing stage… The pregnancy was just a shock to me. Now am I am thinking that it is a wonderful news as I know you always wanted to be mother. I was too speechless to tell you I wanted to support you and be there for you and the baby… You know what I am like about expressing emotions I am not good at it. If Kerry and Sandy can do it, then we can. I have come to a decision… please let me in back in your life.
I love you Susan…
Abby xx