Disclaimer: I don't know ER or any of its characters. I'm just writing for fun and to find comfort from Carby in this whole lubbyshit and make my faith always increase. If you don't like Carby, don't bother reading. If you expect to see Lubby here, well find another story. This is a cute, sad and romantic Carby fic, with some Lubby scenes I watched on Season 13 but Carby.
Endless Love
Part 1
The alarm had just bipped. John Carter looked at it. 10 a.m. He rubbed his eyes and groaned a little to wake himself up. He rolled over the bed and pulled the blanket away. He slowly got up and wrapped in his bath robe. Then he tiptoed to the next bedroom. He carefully opened the door and closed it behind him after he entered. He walked over to the furniture standing in the center of the room. He looked at the child sleeping peacefully in the crib with lovely eyes. If there was anything to be proud of, that was it. His child. The baby definitely looked like her. She had the same blond hair, the big and passionate hazel eyes. Lynn was a miniature of his girlfriend. Though they had this baby, they decided not to marry yet. As John remained in his deep thought he was caressing the baby's face and she made a soft noise, as if she was enjoying the touching. He smiled proudly at the sound of being a father, something different for him. Despite Abby's fears to continue the pregnancy he was very understanding with her. Her fears of having a bi-polar child were for nothing. Lynn was just as healthy as they both were. And six months after the birth, she still was the cutest baby he's ever seen. He carefully put his hands around that tiny little body laying on the crib and slowly lifted it. He held her close to his body and began to make soft movies, like he was trying to make her sleep. He couldn't keep his eyes away from her. She was so beautiful… so priceless. He loved this baby very much. He wondered what she dreaming. She looked so calm, so relaxed. And it made him feel calm and relaxed too. John Carter never thought a baby could have such a powerful effect on him. He never quite understood why parents were devastated when their children died at County. Now it makes perfect sense for him. His wife and his daughter were the priceless persons for him. It could take everything… he was willing to do anything to protect them. He walked up to the rocking chair and sat, the baby still in his arms. He began to rock the chair slowly.
'I love you my baby. You're my jewel. You're so tiny and fragile. So beautiful. I love you already.' He thought to himself.
Just then he noticed he had to meet Abby at County. Having this close moment with their daughter made him lost the sense of time. He slowly stood up and gently put her back down in the crib. She looked so peaceful in the pink soft clothes. Abby has changed after the baby's arrival. She turned to be more vain, more careful, more protective. She pretty much liked the thought of a new baby at home. So did he. The baby brought them closer, and he liked it. If it were up only for him, they would be bunches of kids then, so they could always be close. John could spend the rest of his life staring at his baby daughter and never get enough of it. But he and Abby had planned to meet at County to eat out and have a precious, memorable time with each other and Lynn.
John stood from the rocking chair, still holding the baby carefully and tightly against his chest. She coughed softly and he smiled a little. These simple and normal things were the ones who made him more proud of being a father. He slowly and carefully put her in the baby carriage and then moved towards the closed, trying not to wake Lynn. He picked the baby's bag and filled it with some items she would need while he waited for Abby. Then he turned around again and guided the baby carriage out of the house. As he was walking down the street to County, some women said 'What a beautiful baby' and staff. There were some women that teased him, and for that he only raised his hand and showed them his ring. He surprised himself noticing it was something that came out naturally all the time women teased him. Abby gets jealous when it comes to these things, but she trusts him.
He continued walking down to County as Lynn lay asleep in the baby carriage. Soon he walked into County and was greeted by Chuny and Lily.
"Hey Carter." Chuny and Lily walked up to him.
"Hey"
"Oh my God, she's truly beautiful. An angel."
John smiled proudly and happily.
"She definitely looks like Abby."
"That's good, right?"
"Yes. Yes. Of course!"
"Is Abby around?"
"She's in Trauma 2."
"Thanks."
He headed to Trauma Two, but bumped into Susan in the way.
"Hey Carter."
"Hi."
"How's my niece?", Susan said as she bent down to see Lynn.
"She's great. She's great."
"Oh she's sleeping so peacefully."
"Yeah. Can you take care of her while I talk to Abby?"
"Sure."
"Thanks."
Again he began to made his way to find his girlfriend. He walked in Trauma Two. She walked towards the door when she heard it open.
"Hi", Abby said cheerly.
"Hi."
They kiss hello.
She looked at her watch.
"You came early."
"Yeah, I couldn't stay away from you", He brushed some strands of her hair to her ear.
She smiled happily.
"Not now. Not here okay?", She put her hand over his and dropped his thoughts.
"Okay. Maybe we – I mean, you – could take a break."
"John"
"Okay. Okay."
"Did you leave Lynn with the nanny?"
"Nope."
"What? You brought her in?"
"Wasn't I supposed to?"
"Of course not! This place is filled with germs and virus."
"And?"
"She can get sick."
"You're talking crazy."
"Talking crazy? I'm sorry if I want to protect my baby!"
"Our baby, Abby."
"You know, I can't deal with this right now"
She stormed off and slammed the door behind her.
I threw my head back in frustration and followed her.
"Abby… come on."
"Stop it Jonathan! I don't want to talk right now! I've got patients to take care of!"
Jonathan? Did she just call me Jonathan?, He thought.
She was mad at him and he was getting mad at her either.
"Hey Lockhart. Wait!", He grabbed her by the arm, "Wait!"
"No!"
"Hey! Why are you two yelling?", Kerry interrupted.
"Nothing. Sorry Kerry."
"You two are disturbing the people here. If you want to fight, go outside."
"Sorry", They both said.
Abby grabbed a chart and went to see a patient. John watched her but walked out from County.
Hours passed by and his shift ended. He signed out and headed home.
He arrived home and Abby was laying asleep on the couch. He stared at her for several minutes, amused by her peaceful sleep. He wondered what she was dreaming about. He knelt down next to her and caressed her face with the back of his hand. The warmth of it made her tremble a little. He smiled at this gesture.
He hated when they fought. Usually, they fought over stupid things, like the last one. They fought over their child's health. In front of many patients, at County. He felt so ashamed arguing about family in public.
The warmth of his hand woke up. She opened her eyes and stared at him. He was looking at her with passionate eyes.
"I'm sorry…"
"It's okay", She touched the back of his hand, "It's okay."
He smiled at her and knew everything would be okay. He touched her cheek and smiled wider.
"I know."