*SUMMARY*: Abby and carter's lives are close to perfect when Carter does something that changes both of their lives and jeopardizes their beloved relationship.

*DISCLAIMER*: I don't own Carter, Abby, or any of the other ER workers. I do, however, own their children. :^)

*AUTOR'S NOTES*: This is my FIRST EVER Carby fan fiction or any fan fiction for that matter. I hope that you like it, and PLEASE read and review! I would greatly appreciate it!

*~* PROLOGUE *~*



Abby Lockhart Carter was one of the happiest people in Chicago. She had two great kids, a marriage of 9 years, and a good job. She it couldn't get any better. But 14 years ago, she thought it couldn't get any worse. Her and Carter were on the verge of a break up, she never showed up for work, and (worst of all) she thought she was pregnant! One year later, she had a beautiful baby girl, and John was back for good! They decided not to get married, but to wait until the time was right. They took care of Emma, and five years later, Abby was pregnant again with their second daughter, Kelsey. They figured that Kelsey was a sign that they needed to get married, so two months later, they tied the knot. Now, let's fast-forward 9 years. Carter is away seeing his mother, and Abby has to take care of things while he's gone. But before he gets home Abby learns some exciting news.



*~* MODERN DAY *~*



"Kelsey, Emma!" Abby yelled upstairs while throwing on her scrub jacket and stuffing a bagel in her mouth, "You guys are going to miss the bus if you don't hurry!" She went through the same thing every morning. Emma interrupted her thoughts.



"MOM! Kelsey's been going through my things again!"



Abby walked to the stairs and put her hand on the end of the banister, "Kelsey Millicent Carter!" she loved saying Kelsey's full name because she knew how much she hated it, "Get down here and explain yourself!" Within five seconds she heard Kelsey's feet on the stairs.

"Mom..." she said sadly, "I didn't mean to..." Kelsey said with a pout on her face.

"Save it. We HAVE to leave or your not going to make it to school." Abby was beginning to lose her temper, "Emma, get your ass down here right now!"

"Ok, god, calm down!" Emma said while slumping down the stairs.

"Let's just leave!" Abby said exhausted before she even walked out the door.

Ok, I know it's not very exciting yet, but chapter two is on the way!!!!!! Email me at pinky_09nw@hotmail.com for specific reviews!!!