AN: Okay this is a brand new fanfiction and I would love feedback. Liana is Richard's daughter but he left after she was born so Abby's brought her up by herself. It's set in the 11th season, Carter and Abby are not going out but Kem never happened so they're just friends at the moment which does not mean a romance could blossum once again...

Paramedics wheeled in a gurney with a lifeless figure sprawled across it. Abby stood silently watching the events evolve and she prayed silently to herself.

Perhaps she thought it was a prayer for the patient and their life, however if she was being truthful to herself she was praying Weaver wouldn't ask her to stay on for another shift. A selfish or selfless prayer wondered Abby as she slipped her coat over her work clothes.

She walked out into the bitterly cold night and pulled a clasp out of her hair shaking it free with her fingers. It felt dirty and greasy reminding her she hadn't washed in two days.

Her baby girl flashed before her eyes sitting happily at their kitchen table, she wasn't her baby anymore though she was seven years old.

Abby pulled a packet of cigarettes out of her jacket pocket and flipped it open. A single cigarette was grasped between her fingers and brought up to Abby's mouth. Reaching in all her pockets, Abby became exasperated when unable to find her lighter. Typical, Abby thought out loud remembering she had left it in her locker. She retrieved the cigarette from her mouth and reluctantly returned it to its box.

Abby waited impatiently at the EL station and pushed her way on board when the doors opened. Her cell phone buzzed loudly and Abby ducked her head embarrassed by the sideway glances from passengers. She slipped the phone back into her bag after seeing Maggie's name flash up on the screen.

The city lights flashed by in the windows and Abby soon became lost in the brightness, her eyes fixated out of the window. Managing to keep her eyes open Abby stepped onto the platform almost forgetting it was her stop.

She dragged her tired body up familiar steps and knocked on the door. A pretty red haired lady answered the door with a genuine smile on her face.

"Abby" she exclaimed with her hands outstretched, "Come in, come in. Do you have time for tea of coffee?"

Abby put on her best smile and shook her head.

"No I'm sorry Mandy, thanks anyway."

A small boy with a mop of hair similar colour to his mother's peaked out from behind her legs. He smiled shyly up at Abby.

"Hey there Jeremy, is Liana about? Or is she hiding from me again?"

Jeremy considered thoughtfully her question. A mischievous smile crept across his face and we waggled his finger at Abby.

"She's hiding but I can't tell you where she is".

Abby sighed in deeply and grimaced. As much as she loved searching through someone else's house for her only daughter, doing so every second day sometimes became a little tedious.

"Okay then I'll just have to find her without your help. It'll be tough…"

She stepped inside past Mandy and ruffled Jeremy's hair. Abby took in the familiar surroundings and considered all Liana's possible hiding places.

"Where could she be" wondered Abby out loud.

She glanced suspiciously across at the human like figure bulge from behind the curtains. Tiptoeing over Abby lifted her finger to her mouth indicating for Jeremy to be quiet. He couldn't contain himself and started hopping from foot to foot in excitement. Abby gently lifted the curtain away from the window and immediately saw Liana with both her hands cupped over her mouth trying to keep quiet.

"Ha ha got'cha" cried Abby grabbing Liana into a tight embrace.

"No fair mom" came the muffled reply from her jacket. Abby took her small face in her hands and brought it up so she was looking at her.

"You need to find a new hiding place! Have you got all your stuff ready to come home?"

Liana nodded her head vigorously and pointed at the door.

"All my school stuff's over there"

"Ok then" Abby guided her over and picked up all the numerous bags.

"Thanks again Mandy, I'm back on tomorrow night so I'll drop her off about seven is that okay?"

Mandy nodded her head and draped both her arms over Jeremy rocking him slightly from side to side.

"I'll see you tomorrow Abby, bye Liana".

Liana turned and waved, she waggled her tongue at Jeremy pulling a face when Abby's back was turned.

Mother and daughter almost identical in features walked slowly down the steps being careful not to slip from the dangerous ice. Abby protectively grabbed her hand as they crossed the main street and back up to the EL station.

They climbed on board and Liana managed to drop everything she was holding onto. Sighing Abby bent down to pick everything up, but fell to the floor as the carriage jerked forward. Again typical, Abby thought to herself as she returned to an upright position.

"How come you have so many bags?" Abby asked as they managed to find a couple of seats next to the door. Liana shrugged her shoulders and started twisting her hair round her fingers.

"How was the hospital? I told everyone at school today you were a doctor and they were very impressed."

"Were they?"

"Yeah, Rachel wants to be a doctor but I don't think she can be because when Vicky Peters fell over Rachel burst into tears because her knee was bleeding".

Liana stopped twiddling her hair and turned her gaze to a young couple who were kissing opposite. Abby followed her gaze and smiled.

"Liana don't stare" she whispered.

"Well they shouldn't be doing that in front of people" Liana hissed. Abby laughed and looked in the other direction.

"This is our stop next, grab as many bags as you can."

Liana stood up being careful not to fall over from the movement of the carriage. She picked up one of the small rucksacks and slung it over her shoulder leaving Abby to take the rest.

"Oh you're a great help"

Liana turned around and smiled cheekily at her mother. They emerged from the doors and Liana grabbed tightly onto Abby's hand.

"So how was your day at school Liana?"

"Umm it was okay"

Abby glanced down and saw that Liana's eyes were fixated on the ground. She waited until they were in their own apartment before approaching the topic again.

"Is there something wrong Liana?" Abby asked concerned as she hung both their jackets on the hook.

"Well there's this boy in my class called Dillon". Abby encouraged her to go on as she became distracted by their apartment surroundings.

"Mom he's so horrible to me" whined Liana throwing her hands dramatically up to the ceiling.

"Aww why?"

"I don't know he's just a big bully."

"What kind of horrible things does he do?"

"He sits behind me and he yanks on my hair. Sometimes he even throws spit balls.

Abby tried not to smile as she sat beside her very serious looking daughter on the sofa.

"He told me today that I'm not special like everyone else because I don't have a father."

Abby's smile disappeared at the last comment and she cursed Dillon silently.

"Have you talked to Mrs Bennett about all the nasty things Dillon's said to you?"

"Mom I don't have Mrs Bennett anymore that was last year remember?"

"Oh yeah I do remember, have you talked with…umm"

"Mrs Buckle", Liana sighed in deeply.

"Right" Abby looked at her feet guilty for not knowing her daughter's teacher. Seeing Abby was upset Liana placed her hand over her mom's and gave it a little squeeze.

"It's ok mom you're tired. I think you should go for a bath."

Abby looked up surprised at her daughter's mature comment.

"I think you're right and while I'm in there why don't you do your homework?"

"I've done it mom, Mandy helped me with my math she's very good."

Abby paused, "Ok what do you want for tea tonight?"

"I ate with Mandy and Jeremy; she cooked me a baked potato with cheese and tuna." Abby forced a smile and entered her bathroom.

"I was going to order a pizza but a baked potato is much healthier for a seven year old Abby!" she said out loud to herself.

AN: ok please review and tell me what you think so far. I'll update faster if you do so.