Okay this is a post-ep for 15:3 'The Book of Abby', so SPOILERS for that episode. Just a little something extra I thought should have happened at the end of the episode.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything to do with ER, I'm just borrowing! Please R&R and enjoy!

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Abby turned away from the group and walked towards the car. She smiled as Luka got out and took the box from her. Leaning in to kiss him on the cheek, Luka returned the gesture, before looking pointedly over Abby's shoulder. He smiled.

Turning, Abby saw someone standing a few feet away, arms folded. It was Neela.

"Thought the whole sneaking off thing was gonna work on me did you?" She asked, unfolding her arms and moving closer to her friend.

"It didn't really work all that well to be honest..." Abby trailed off, nodding over to where Sam, Tony, Archie, Chuny and Larry were still standing, huddled together. She met Neela's gaze again, somewhat guiltily. "I just... I didn't want to have to..."

"To what?" Neela asked.

"To say goodbye." Neela smiled sadly at her friend, not failing to notice the tears in her eyes.

"I'm gonna miss you." She whispered. Abby hugged her close.

"I'm gonna miss you too." Abby replied quietly. After a moment they broke apart.

"Just don't go forgetting about us." Neela said seriously, hands on hips.

"How could I?" Abby smiled. The group hovering in the background were now heading over. She squeezed her friend's hand affectionately. "It's only Boston, not another country." Abby looked up as the others joined them.

Leaning casually against the car door, Luka raised a hand to the group. Morris gave his former boss a mock salute.

"You'd better bring her back for a visit soon you big Croat!" He called over. Luka laughed.

"Take care Abby." Sam told her. "And thanks for everything, especially today."

"Don't mention it Sam, I just did what was right. I guess I was feeling very articulate today."

Sam smiled; Tony wrapped his arm around her shoulders, pulling her against him. Larry and Chuny added their goodbyes and Abby turned to leave once more.

"One more for the road?" Morris asked, arms outstretched. Abby smiled.

"I think I'm good. I'll see you guys later." She gave a smile to the group, holding Neela's gaze for a moment, before heading over to the car.

Luka waved at his friends as he opened the door for his wife. He went round to the driver's side and got in, as Abby wound down the window. She waved a final goodbye to the group: her colleagues... no, her friends.

The group watched, waving, as the car pulled away from the curb and into the street, taking Dr Abby Lockhart away from her old life and towards her new one.