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rated R for violence, some sexuality and language

Change is everything


Chicago El train 7:30 am
Kerry Weaver enters with girlfriend Sandy. They are talking and giggling and Sandy is obviously pregnant. Kerry seems very happy which has not happened in a very long time. Susan enters and notices them. She walks over and says hi.

Hi Susan, what a pleasant surprise! What are you doing here, I thought you had the morning off? says Kerry.

Well actually I was on call, how are you two this morning? Susan asks with a smile.

I wanted to see Kerry work today so I'm coming with. says Sandy

Sandy has maternity leave so she can come. says Kerry

Yeah but I wish I could keep going to work I think they really need me at the fire house. says Sandy angrily

Congratulations, how far along are you? Susan asks.

Eight months Sandy answers.

I can hardly wait say Kerry excitedly.

I'm so happy for both of you, Do you know the sex? Susan asks with a grin.

It's a boy, says Kerry smiling

The El train doors open and they all walk out together walking to county general together talking and laughing. Kerry Weaver is finally excepting who she is.

Abby's apartment 9:06 a.m.
Carter wakes up to hear Abby's alarm go off. He hits the snooze and puts his arms around her.

I'm sorry about my brother, Abby says groggily.

I don't care about that. I just care about us and nothing else. says Carter

How was Africa? Abby questions.

Let's talk about it later Carter insists

How about Luka? Is he okay?

Carter says with tears welling up in his eyes.

I love you Abby,

... I love you John Abby says suspiciously

County General Surgical i.c.u. 10:23 a.m.
Corday enters a private room with Dr. Romano in bed with only one arm.

Well Lizzie, remember how I had you write on my arm not this one you idiot? Well it didn't do a damn bit of difference, the jackasses started to prep my right arm for surgery.

Well it was a good thing you were awake then wasn't it? Elizabeth stated.

Oh Lizze what will I do? My arm is gone, my career is over and I'm alone, who's going to want a freak like me damnit.! Who!

There is a brief pause and Elizabeth walks over to him.

I will. No matter how damaged or hurt you are, I will. I will always be there for support, a shoulder you can lean on, no matter what anybody else thinks of, because I know that you only say thoughts hurtful things because you feel hurt yourself, so why shouldn't everyone else? Well I'll be here to give you a little self worth.

He is on the verge of tears, what would I do without you, no one understands but you... thank you Lizze, his voice unsteady.

Elizabeth's pager goes off.

I'm being paged to the ER, I have to go.

She starts out the door when Robert says Lizze... Thank you,

Your welcome

She then exits.



Somewhere in West Africa 6:30 a.m.
Luka is walking through a rain forest with many native africans behind and in front of him, they are chopping through the under growth of the forest.
Luka looks tiered and sweaty. He has lots of dirt on his face. All of a sudden there is an explosion at the front of the line, Luka jumps to the ground, someone yells in an African language and then the translator yells LAND MINE!!!
Luka runs to the front with a first aid kit at hand, others follow.

I need a syringe and some saylene, Luka yells.

A nurse hands him some supplies.

How many rolls of bandages do we have? Luka asks.

Only three left, says the nurse.

We don't have enough! Luka yells angrily.

Luka looks around, he sees a banana tree,

look, thoughts leaves, bring them tome, Luka says.

Luka then raps the leaves around his arm then pours some saylene on it to seal it. He then picks the boy up and they continue walking.

COME ON EVERYBODY LETS CONTINUE! he yells.

County General ER 11:24 a.m.
Kerry, Sandy and Susan walk in to the ER.

Sandy, wait in chairs while Susan and I get ready, O.K.? says Kerry.

Okay, says Sandy

Susan and Kerry walk into the doctors lounge they start to open their lockers,

So it's a boy, huh? Susan asks.

Yeah. Kerry answers.

Have you thought of a name?

Not yet but were think'n hard,

They both giggle.

So, did you go to a sperm bank?

Um, yes,

Did you get to pick the features out on the guy?

Yeah, they put us on this computer and we got somebody that had red hair and blue eyes like me!

That's cool, wow it sounds so nice, being able to pick out the right guy with the click of a button.

They both laugh

Sandy was resistant to trying at first, but she's so young and healthy, it would be easier for the baby to survive,

a tear comes down her cheek.
She starts to sob.
Susan gives her a hug

It's okay Kerry I'm here, I'm sorry,

I just really wanted that baby so much, (sob), Sandy just doesn't understand, she didn't want this baby,

Well, maybe its a good thing your having this baby, it might create a bond between you two,

Kerry lets go of Susan.

Susan, you've always been a good friend, you've always been there for me and never judged me and I'm sorry if I have done things that are mean and hurtful, I'm sorry,

Oh, Kerry don't worry about it, well always be good friends.

They hug again and then they start to exit when Kerry says:

Thanks Susan,

No problem Kerry,