Title: I Need You

Author: henia1977
Disclaimer: The names of characters contained herein are the property of the copyright holder of "ER." No infringements of these copyrights are intended. May contain season 14 spoilers.

Summary: What if Ray is not recovering as planned and is in a depressed funk, and what if Neela is feeling the same. Can they help each other to get through with this together.

"Ray, it's time for you to get up and get ready for your Physiotherapy session."

"I'm not going." Said a sleepy Ray

"Ray, you have to go you missed at least 2 sessions in the last week. Your therapist is worried about you."

"So!"

"Raymond Barnett, you have to snap out of this funk, you can recover from this."

Ray turned over and looked at his mother, with an angry expression.

"Snap out of it are you fucking kidding me, you know what just leave me alone."

"Ray, don't you speak to me that way."

Ray never answered back. He just kept his back to his mother. She felt defeated; her son's mental state was just getting worse and worse. She just turned around and left the room. About an hour later she entered into his room to check on him when she walked over to his bed she noticed that Ray was holding a picture. She couldn't make it out at first but as she got closer she realized who was in the picture. It was a picture of Neela, she wondered why he is holding a picture of Neela she was only his ex roommate and friend. Puzzled by what she saw the only thing she could do was call over to County General.

'I need to speak to Neela maybe she can talk to Ray and help him.'

"Hello, county, how can I help you?" answered Frank.

"Hi, can I speak to Dr. Neela Rasgostra please?"

"Who is calling?"

"This is Jacy Barnett, my son is Raymond Barnett."

"Hold on I'll put you with Dr. Lockhart."

"But, I need to speak to Neela"

"I understand Lady, but Dr. Lockhart can help you locate Dr. Rasgostra."

Frank handed the phone over to Abby who was standing by the admit desk.

"Hello, Dr Lockhart."

"Dr. Lockhart, This is Ms. Barnett, I am trying to locate Neela I need to speak to her about Ray."

"Ms. Barnett, hi how are you?"

"I would be great if I could speak to Neela."

"I understand, but before I talk about Neela, how is Ray? We just found out what had happened to him. I am so sorry."

"Thank you Doctor he is okay, that is why I am so desperate to speak to Neela; Ray has been in such a slump he is irritable and agitated. And I found him curled up with a picture of Neela, I don't understand why but I felt she could help him."

"Ms. Barnett well Neela is at my apartment resting, she was in an accident about two months ago."

"Oh my, what happened to her?"

Abby explained the events of that day; Ms. Barnett realized it was the same day Ray had left for Baton Rouge. Abby did explain that Neela was doing much better and she would have to talk to Neela first about Ray. She knew how Neela felt about him and how guilty she was for what had happened to him. She told her over and over it was not her fault but Neela also needs help to get through this, and losing Ray.

"Abby, please if Neela is up to it, she can call me."

"I will tell her."

"Thank You Dr.Lockhart."

"Call me Abby."

"And I'm Jacy, thank you sweet heart."

"Your welcome."

Abby hung up the phone and looked over at Frank. Thinking how she going to tell Neela that Ray is not doing to great with the feeling of guilt she already is holding inside. If she knows Ray is like this it will definitely kill her.