The Harder you fall
Chapter 1: Strange Relationships
Abby reached across her bedroom cabinet to switch of her alarm. It had been ringing for almost ten minutes but only now had she mustered up the energy to move. The clock read 7.11- if she didnt get up soon she would be late- her shift started at 8 and she had to grab something to eat before then.
She wondered if Carter would be working today- she hoped not. Since they broke up the atmosphere between them had been almost unbearable. Things werent much better between her and Susan either. Susan and Luka were together now and secretly Abby thought Susan saw her as a threat- she also thought she had broken CarterÕs heart. Ha. Susan seemed to have no idea of Carters infatuation with her. Abby knew it was the reason he called things off.
The snow began to fall as she left her apartment building. She waved at her new neighbour- Charles Denby- on her way out. He had obviously been working the night before and was just returning from his shift. He was a middle aged taxi driver who worked nights so she didnt see much of him but she had to reason to complain- he was quiet and nice enough- he always waved. She often wondered on days like these what had happened to Grace- they were no longer in touch- she couldnt help wanting to know if Brian ever found her. The mention of his name sent a shudder down her back. The man was a monster- she only hoped Grace had escaped his clutches.
She stopped outside Doc Magoos and considered going in. She desperately needed a cup of coffee but then she saw a glimmer of blonde hair sitting with a good looking dark guy in a white coat- Susan and Luka. She decided against Doc Magoos and proceeded into County Cook General hospital.
Abby glanced down at her watch- 7.58- perfect timing. Erik should be home soon from his shift. Abbys brother was a fireman who had recently moved to Chicago. He was still living with her and had been for the last few weeks. He kept promising that he would move as soon as he started to make some money but she didnt really see that ever happening.
The morning went quickly- there was no sign of Carter and her contact with Luka and Susan was minimal. By lunchtime however she longed for a coffee and something to eat and so made her way down to Doc Magoos. He took her seat at a booth and order a coffee and a slice of banoffee pie.
Just as she began to eat the pie her pager bleeped. She expected it to be the ER needing her for some emergency. However she got a shock when she discovered it was Susan Lewis paging her. Puzzled she made her way over to the pay phone and began to dial...
Chapter 1: Strange Relationships
Abby reached across her bedroom cabinet to switch of her alarm. It had been ringing for almost ten minutes but only now had she mustered up the energy to move. The clock read 7.11- if she didnt get up soon she would be late- her shift started at 8 and she had to grab something to eat before then.
She wondered if Carter would be working today- she hoped not. Since they broke up the atmosphere between them had been almost unbearable. Things werent much better between her and Susan either. Susan and Luka were together now and secretly Abby thought Susan saw her as a threat- she also thought she had broken CarterÕs heart. Ha. Susan seemed to have no idea of Carters infatuation with her. Abby knew it was the reason he called things off.
The snow began to fall as she left her apartment building. She waved at her new neighbour- Charles Denby- on her way out. He had obviously been working the night before and was just returning from his shift. He was a middle aged taxi driver who worked nights so she didnt see much of him but she had to reason to complain- he was quiet and nice enough- he always waved. She often wondered on days like these what had happened to Grace- they were no longer in touch- she couldnt help wanting to know if Brian ever found her. The mention of his name sent a shudder down her back. The man was a monster- she only hoped Grace had escaped his clutches.
She stopped outside Doc Magoos and considered going in. She desperately needed a cup of coffee but then she saw a glimmer of blonde hair sitting with a good looking dark guy in a white coat- Susan and Luka. She decided against Doc Magoos and proceeded into County Cook General hospital.
Abby glanced down at her watch- 7.58- perfect timing. Erik should be home soon from his shift. Abbys brother was a fireman who had recently moved to Chicago. He was still living with her and had been for the last few weeks. He kept promising that he would move as soon as he started to make some money but she didnt really see that ever happening.
The morning went quickly- there was no sign of Carter and her contact with Luka and Susan was minimal. By lunchtime however she longed for a coffee and something to eat and so made her way down to Doc Magoos. He took her seat at a booth and order a coffee and a slice of banoffee pie.
Just as she began to eat the pie her pager bleeped. She expected it to be the ER needing her for some emergency. However she got a shock when she discovered it was Susan Lewis paging her. Puzzled she made her way over to the pay phone and began to dial...