Remembrance of Past
Chapter 1: Stolen Glances
Carter and Abby have been dating for almost three months now and the hospital is slowly getting back to normal. It turned out to be monkey pox not smallpox- however its still a dangerous disease. The little girl was the only fatality but Jing-Mei and the little boy were both close calls. I spent my days as normal and my life was adjusting once again to life in Chicago- and life without both Mark or Carter. Watching Abby and Carter so in love was hard- it was always going to be. I missed Mark so much it hurt but slowly it was getting easier. Elizabeth had gone to stay in England for a while to sort her head out but from what I had heard it wasnt exactly easier for her in England.
The day was Tuesday and I had thirty minutes before my shift. Doc Magoos was packed in the midmorning rush and I couldnt see a spare booth. Abby and Carter were sat gazing into each others eyes in the corner booth- I couldnt face interrupting them. Who else was there? Kerry and Sandy were sat in the opposite corner talking and laughing- No way was I interrupting them! I mean how often does Kerry Weaver laugh!? No I guess its a takeout then- suddenly I spotted Luka sitting by the window opposite an empty seat. Me and Luka had been getting on pretty well since the lock down and I decided to take a seat.
Mind if I join you?
Of course not- what do you want?
Umm just a coffee- black two sugars
Sure
Luka stopped the waitress and repeated my order followed by his own of a diet coke. The waitress smiled and after scribbling on his pad returned to behind the doors of the kitchen. Luka looked towards me and smiled. He was looking great this morning. Suddenly his glaze moved from my face to just left of it. He was staring at Abby at Carter who were sat behind us. The smile faded quickly from Lukas face.
You still finding it hard?
Yeah kind of- what about you?
Me and Carter were over a long time ago
Then why didnt you sit with him and ABby?What- you think those two would like to be interrupted?
I suppose
Is that you very subtle way of telling me youd rather be alone?
No- of course not I enjoy your company
Im just not abby right?
Something like that.
Just then our drinks arrived- they took long enough. The tension between me and Luka was steadily building so I was glad of the interruption to be honest. However glancing at my watch I found there was only 15 minutes until my shift started...
So what time are you on?
Im off actually- been working all night
Your not tired?
I wouldnt be able to sleep- theres too much stuff going on in my head at the moment.
Damn- Kerrys looking over
Your supposed to be working?
Well ive got 10 minutes but she doesnt look happy. Uh- shes getting up.
I think you better go
Yeah- me too. Oh look how much do I owe you?
Dont worry Susan- just go
Im settling up with you later
Go
Luka flashed me one of those smiles as I practically ran from Kerry. He really was good-looking- I never understood why ABby gave him up... I turned back once again to see exactly the reason Abby gave him up. Her and Carter were kissing passionately. Urgh- I didnt need that at this time in the morning.
My shift went quickly enough- a broken ankle, RTA trauma, someone with the flu- nothing too bad although the RTA was pretty nasty. Lunch came quickly enough- I was starving.
Kerry- Im going for lunch
Okay 20 minutes
Whatever
Hey Susan- wait up!
Oh- Carter
You want some company for lunch?
Sure- you not spending it with Abby?
Uh no- she worked last night
Right- so where will it be Doc Magoos or uh Doc Magoos???
Doc Magoos sounds good
Doc Magoos it is then!
Carter was looking at me strangely that day. As we sat at our normal corner booth I noticed him watching me. I dont know what it was but something was definitely up.
What? Have I got something on my face?
No
You sure- your looking at me funny
No you look great
So why are your looking at me so funny?
Im not
Yeah you are- what are you hiding from me Carter?
Its John
Yadda yada tomato tomato potato potato
Dr Lewis
Its susan
yada yada tom-
Okay okay ha ha very funny JOHN
No seriously now- all jokes aside. SUsan you are my oldest friend now and I have something- important to talk to you about
Come on Im getting bored Carter
Its hard
Just tell me
Me and Abby-
what about you and abby
Im going to ask her to marry me
AFTER A MONTH!?
Huh- I thought you liked Abby?
I do- Really Carter I do- ItÕs just youve been together not even two months more like one really- isnt it a bit fast?
Weve been in love a lot longer than that
Oh...
Susan- I want you to come pick out a ring with me
You do?
Well I dont know who else to ask
My pager broke the silence. Thank god. I mean I was only just getting over CArter- why on earth would I want to pick out his future wifes wedding ring? Maybe I could pick an ugly one so shell say no... SUSAN! What the hell has gotten into you? No you wont help him- oh but he looks so sad.
One minute its my landlord I better call him
Chapter 1: Stolen Glances
Carter and Abby have been dating for almost three months now and the hospital is slowly getting back to normal. It turned out to be monkey pox not smallpox- however its still a dangerous disease. The little girl was the only fatality but Jing-Mei and the little boy were both close calls. I spent my days as normal and my life was adjusting once again to life in Chicago- and life without both Mark or Carter. Watching Abby and Carter so in love was hard- it was always going to be. I missed Mark so much it hurt but slowly it was getting easier. Elizabeth had gone to stay in England for a while to sort her head out but from what I had heard it wasnt exactly easier for her in England.
The day was Tuesday and I had thirty minutes before my shift. Doc Magoos was packed in the midmorning rush and I couldnt see a spare booth. Abby and Carter were sat gazing into each others eyes in the corner booth- I couldnt face interrupting them. Who else was there? Kerry and Sandy were sat in the opposite corner talking and laughing- No way was I interrupting them! I mean how often does Kerry Weaver laugh!? No I guess its a takeout then- suddenly I spotted Luka sitting by the window opposite an empty seat. Me and Luka had been getting on pretty well since the lock down and I decided to take a seat.
Mind if I join you?
Of course not- what do you want?
Umm just a coffee- black two sugars
Sure
Luka stopped the waitress and repeated my order followed by his own of a diet coke. The waitress smiled and after scribbling on his pad returned to behind the doors of the kitchen. Luka looked towards me and smiled. He was looking great this morning. Suddenly his glaze moved from my face to just left of it. He was staring at Abby at Carter who were sat behind us. The smile faded quickly from Lukas face.
You still finding it hard?
Yeah kind of- what about you?
Me and Carter were over a long time ago
Then why didnt you sit with him and ABby?What- you think those two would like to be interrupted?
I suppose
Is that you very subtle way of telling me youd rather be alone?
No- of course not I enjoy your company
Im just not abby right?
Something like that.
Just then our drinks arrived- they took long enough. The tension between me and Luka was steadily building so I was glad of the interruption to be honest. However glancing at my watch I found there was only 15 minutes until my shift started...
So what time are you on?
Im off actually- been working all night
Your not tired?
I wouldnt be able to sleep- theres too much stuff going on in my head at the moment.
Damn- Kerrys looking over
Your supposed to be working?
Well ive got 10 minutes but she doesnt look happy. Uh- shes getting up.
I think you better go
Yeah- me too. Oh look how much do I owe you?
Dont worry Susan- just go
Im settling up with you later
Go
Luka flashed me one of those smiles as I practically ran from Kerry. He really was good-looking- I never understood why ABby gave him up... I turned back once again to see exactly the reason Abby gave him up. Her and Carter were kissing passionately. Urgh- I didnt need that at this time in the morning.
My shift went quickly enough- a broken ankle, RTA trauma, someone with the flu- nothing too bad although the RTA was pretty nasty. Lunch came quickly enough- I was starving.
Kerry- Im going for lunch
Okay 20 minutes
Whatever
Hey Susan- wait up!
Oh- Carter
You want some company for lunch?
Sure- you not spending it with Abby?
Uh no- she worked last night
Right- so where will it be Doc Magoos or uh Doc Magoos???
Doc Magoos sounds good
Doc Magoos it is then!
Carter was looking at me strangely that day. As we sat at our normal corner booth I noticed him watching me. I dont know what it was but something was definitely up.
What? Have I got something on my face?
No
You sure- your looking at me funny
No you look great
So why are your looking at me so funny?
Im not
Yeah you are- what are you hiding from me Carter?
Its John
Yadda yada tomato tomato potato potato
Dr Lewis
Its susan
yada yada tom-
Okay okay ha ha very funny JOHN
No seriously now- all jokes aside. SUsan you are my oldest friend now and I have something- important to talk to you about
Come on Im getting bored Carter
Its hard
Just tell me
Me and Abby-
what about you and abby
Im going to ask her to marry me
AFTER A MONTH!?
Huh- I thought you liked Abby?
I do- Really Carter I do- ItÕs just youve been together not even two months more like one really- isnt it a bit fast?
Weve been in love a lot longer than that
Oh...
Susan- I want you to come pick out a ring with me
You do?
Well I dont know who else to ask
My pager broke the silence. Thank god. I mean I was only just getting over CArter- why on earth would I want to pick out his future wifes wedding ring? Maybe I could pick an ugly one so shell say no... SUSAN! What the hell has gotten into you? No you wont help him- oh but he looks so sad.
One minute its my landlord I better call him