Part 2 - "It's official"

Abby and Carter woke up together in the Carter Mansion with the smell of Gammas cooking.

Abby: Oh God! Carter we didn't.. (she notices she's wearing Carters shirt) Carter: No ( laughs) You needed something to sleep in so I gave you my shirt. Which I have to say looks kinda cute. Abby: Oh haha. Sorry I just got a bit panicky, I mean it's not every morning that I wake up in John Carters bed is it? What's that smell? Carter: That'll be Gammas cooking, she must have had trouble sleeping again. Cmon we'll have breakfast then go to work. Abby: I don't think so. I am not goin out there with your shirt on. I don't even know her and...... * before she could finish Carter had shoved her into the kitchen*

Carter: Morning Gamma ( kisses his grandmotheers cheek) You'r up early; have trouble sleeping? Gamma: Goodmorning John and no I did not have trouble sleeping. Is there something wrong with getting up early to treat my grandson and my future grand daughter? * Carter and Abby blush* Abby: Im sorry Mrs.Carter but you must be mistaken. Me and Cart..I mean me and John aren't getting married Gamma: Not yet you mean. You will, trust me. And please call me Gamma. Mrs.Carter is far to formal for you, You're practically family. Carter: Gamma, How did you know Abby was here? Gamma: Oh when the cleaner went in your room to clean up she swiped all the clothes off the floor and washed them. The old dear that she is couldn't help but inform me that her beloved Master John had a girl in his room. And I just thought it would be Abby. Carter: Ok then. Abby: Sorry, John can I use your phone I have to call Susan. Carter: Sure, there's one in the hall if you want privacy. Gamma: You don't have to ask dear. As long as you are with John this house is as much yours as it is his. Abby:(sort of embarresed) Thanks. I'll just use the phone and get ready for work. Gamma: I'll have the maid put you clothes in the bathroom while your on the phone. Abby: oh, ok. Carter what time you on? Carter: 8. You? Abby: Same. Ok well I'll see you in a bit.

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Carter: Well you couldn't have been more nice but you certainly could have been more subtle. Do you like her then? Gamma: Of course I like her John. I just hope she doesn't ruin it by sending me a bunch of lilies. (referring to susan lewis) And what do you mean Subtle? Carter: Nothing. Im glad you like Abby but lay off Susan ok, she is a nice person you just took the flowers the wrong way. Gamma: If she was that great a person why didn't you spend the night with her instead of Abby? Carter: I meant she's great in a freindly way. Anyway i didn't spend the night with Abby. We just lay there talking and fell asleep. Gamma: ok ok. You better go take a shower, it's 7 o'clock.

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Abby: Hey Susan, it's Abby. Guess where I am right now? ( listens) yep! (listens) No nothing happened, but we are very much together. (Listens) I know. Isn't it great. Gamma cooked us breakfast and said I was her future Granddaughter. It was kinda unexpected but I didn't feel weird. (listens) Yep! She's good with it. She seem shappy anyway. Anyay enough about me. What happened when we left last night? (listens) Luka did what? Really? (listens) Well have you kissed yet? (listens) Oh ok. Well i'm so pleased for you. I gotta go, It's gonna take me about an hour to find the toilet in this place, or at least one of the toilets. Bye

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John was ready but Abby had been so long on the phone she was just about to go into the shower. There was a knock at the door.

Abby: Who is it? Carter: It's me Abby: Oh. Cmon in Carter. Carter: Abby it's 7:30. You need to hurry. Abby: I'll be 10 minutes. Oh god my clothes. Carter: There there.(points to the little pile of clothes on the shelf) Abby. No not that.9jumps in the shower) I can't go into work with the same clothes on, people will talk. Carter: your joking right? Abby cmon, it's not as we done anything Abby: I don't care. I need different clothes. Carter: (thinks) I know. I'll call Susan and ask her to give you a pair of her clothes. She can take them to the hospital with her. You can change in Magoo's toilet. Abby: (jumps out the shower and puts her clothes on behind the screen) Ok. Cmon.

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Time lapse 30 mins. Ambulance bay.

Susan: Hey Carter. Where is she? Carter: In Magoo's toilet. She didn't want anyone to see her in yesterdays clothes. JUst go over. Carter: ( under his breath) women?

*Susan's in Magoos with Abby*

Susan: Abby did you tell John? Abby: Tell him what? Susan: About me and Luka. Abby: No. Why? Did you want me to? Susan: Well sorta. I don't know why im worried though. It's just....Well you know. You'r ex and his ex. Abby: I get it. It's ok. I'll tell him. Susan: Thanks Abby. We should do soemthing together - like a girls night in or something. I really like your company and we can discuss the men. Abby: That'd be fun Susan. We'll do it soon ok. By the way these are very sexy pants. Susan: Oh those, There what I call my comfort pants. I thought you'd like them. Abby: Why comfort - the nice and slinky. I think you better rename them to the "sexy pair" Cmon lets go * the girls laugh and head for the hospital* -------------------------------------------------------------

*Susan and Abby walk into the hospital to thunderous applaus. Abby decides to play along - she bows and laughs along with them*

Abby: You guys are nuts. Where is he Carter: Right here. I got the 3rd degree when I came in so it's your turn. Abby: What do mean, my turn? Carter: Well they don't beleive nothing happened Abby: Oh my god. (laughs) What the hell is it. The Abby and Carter Love Tale. Nothing happened. Carter Cmon. (Carter follows Abby sheepishly into the lounge) Haleigh: Oh god. Carter taking orders - I've seen it all now.

Carter: Well that was embarrasing. Abby: no kidding! Somethin' tells me it's gonna be a long day. D'you think they all act like this when they find out about Susan and- Carter: (interested) Susan and who? Is Susan seeing someone? Abby: Oh damn. Susan is kinda seing Luka. She wanted me to tell you 'cos she thought it might be awkward - you know with the whole "ex" thing. Carter: really, Susan and Luka - I think it's good. Abby: yeah me to. Carter: But what do ya mean "kinda"? Abby: Nothings happened yet but Luka asked her out on a date tonight so it's looking good. Carter: Oh. Where'd you wanna go tonight then? Abby: Somewhere quiet ( walks up to him and kisses him tenderly). Carter: Well Miss Lochart that could be arranged. Gamma is at a function in St Louis so we have the whole house to ourselves untill Tuesday. Abby: Well Dr.Carter I think I'll go home and get some cleans clothes untill Tuesday and I'll have to leave a spare pair at your house anyway, we don't want a repeat of this morning do we? Carter: Are you serious? (grins from ear to ear) Youre gonna stay at my house till Tuesday. Like with me with me, not just with me, If you know what I mean? Abby: Yes Carter with you with you. Thats ok isnt it (kisses him while she says this)? Carter: yeah, I mean thats great. Listen I gotta go. Weaver'll kill me if she comes in. But i'll come get you later ok. you finish at 11 right? Abby: sure do. I'll wait on you in here. See ya. * Carter almost leaves* Abby: John - - You are sure Gammas out? Carter: Positive. See ya.

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The ER was pretty quiet. It was almost 10 and Susan and Luka were just leaving.

Carter: Nigh Susan, night Luka - Have fun! ( winks) Luka: Goodnight Carter - We will.

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Carter and Abby are in the living room of the Carter Mansion.

Carter: Abby are you sure about this? we don't have to. We can wait. Abby: John i've never been more sure. I.........I love you Carter: I love you to

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The morning after the night before. John was watching Abby sleep. She stirred.

Carter: (kisses her face) Morning. That was.......(laughs) Abby: yeah it was wasn't it. Carter? Carter: yeah? Abby: It's official Carter: what is? Abby: Us.

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Well there you go. There is still more though so keep reviewing and i'll keep writing.