Disclaimer: I don't own ER or any of its characters...somebody else does.

Summery: After a traumatic delivery, Carter delivers a baby girl, but Abby might have torn her uterus and is redlined to the OR.

Author's Notes: I wrote this before the beginning of season 13 and I always imagine Abby and Luka having a baby girl. Please review, it makes me happy…

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"What the hell happen?" Dr. Coburn demanded furiously as she walked into the OR.

"She went into premature labor." Carter explained, "But she might have a uterine rupture."

Coburn gave Carter a glare. "Did you deliver the baby?" Carter nodded. "You're not trained in this field of medicine Dr. Carter." she paused, "How's the baby?"

"The baby's fine." he replied.

"Thank goodness." Coburn exclaimed, walking toward Abby. "Don't worry Abby; I'll take care of everything." She looks up, "How many units have she lost?"

"About 30 C.C's." said one of the tech.

"Hang another unit, and save the blood through the cell saver. Prep her for a midline incision; I want her ready in two minutes." said Coburn on her way out.

"I'm going to relax you before I intubate." said the anesthesiologist.

"Wait." Abby said, grabbing at Carter's arm. She looked into Carter's eyes like she does when she was serious. "Don't let them take it, okay?"

A knot twisted up in Carter's chest as he looked down at the best friend. He nodded not saying anything.

Dr. Coburn bustled back in, "Is she ready?" one of the tech's nodded. "Okay let's go people; she's already lost enough blood."

Carter winced as Coburn made the first cut and blood came gushing out, with no stop. He's seen it all before, but it was different when it was one of your own.

"Suction," Coburn demanded, "I can't see a thing."

The knot in his chest seemed to twist tighter when he watched the red liquid being sucked at of Abby. He touched her forehead, and looked up at Dr. Coburn working furiously.

Time seemed to slow before anybody said anything. His mind began to wander to their own relationship that they had. Their love for each other was something that he couldn't replace, but she's moved on, and so has he.

"That's it." Dr. Coburn announced, "I can't find the source of the bleeding; open up a hysterectomy tray."

"Wait," Carter said defiantly, "You can't give up yet."

"But John," Coburn replied "We can't stop the bleeding; she's lost too much blood."

Carter took a deep breath in. "This isn't just anybody on the table, this is Abby." he paused, choking on his own words, "She's still young and healthy. This is just her first baby, and she deserves so much more than just one."

Dr. Coburn looked up at Carter with a different kind of look. "Okay," she said. "Let's go people; I need more suction."

Carter sighed and fell to his seat next to Abby. The knot in his chest pulled tighter as he watch the pump continue filling up with the red liquid.

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"What do you think?"

"I have no say in this, its your and Abby's choice."

Abby's eyes started flickering open. The light was really bright and it caused her to blink a few times before her eyes focus. She saw Josh on the floor with a stuff bear and Carter holding her baby talking to Luka.

"Hey, she's waking up."

They got up and walked over to her.

"How do you feel?" Luka asked kissing her on the cheek.

"Okay," she answered turning to Carter, "Did they…?"

"Did they take your uterus?" Carter said, finishing her sentence. He smiled his little crooked smile. "They thought about it, but they changed their minds when they thought how mad you would be when you wake up."

She laughed, "Thanks Carter."

"But there's still one little problem," Carter handed her the baby girl. "This little one still needs a name."

Abby's eyes lit up when she took the baby girl in her arms. Carter stepped back, wanting to give Luka and Abby their space with their baby.

"She's beautiful." Abby whispered. Luka nodded as he touched the baby's dark black hair. Carter picked up Josh and kissed him on the forehead. Josh laid his head and his shoulder and closed his eyes. Soon he was asleep.

"Let's name her Danielle." Abby said, looking up at Luka, "After your wife." Luka looked at Abby, tears beginning to form at the corner of his eyes. He nodded his head, kissing the baby on the forehead. "What was your daughter's name?" Abby asked.

"Jasna." Luka replied.

"Danielle Jasna Kovac." Abby announced, "I love it."

Carter turned, and grabbed Josh's Babby off the floor and headed toward the door when Abby's voice caught his attention.

"Carter." he turned around. He looked at her and how happy she was and the knots in his chest that he felt earlier seem to lighten up. "Thanks again, for everything."

He smiled, "No problem." he walked out and shut the door quietly behind him.

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Author's Note: Danielle wasn't exactly Luka's wife name; it was Danijela, which is the girl pet name of Daniel. This isn't the end of the story; there will be more to come. Please review.