Enter A Stranger
Chapter 10: Happy Birthday.
Disclaimer: I do not own ER or any of the characters that are mentioned in this story, except for Maria and Mykalla which are purly fictional. If you do not like this story please be a responsible reader and review it, otherwise I will not know what you have to say. WARNING: There are some somewhat major spoilers for Season Seven episodes.
Note: This is my first fanfic so bear with me, I am still trying to figure everything out. Thanks to Jeannine, Clare, Nurse and Pami who have put up with me and this story for about three months now.
Summary: Mykalla moves in with Mark and Elizabeth and is faced with difficult situtations that only she can get through with the help of her sister, Mark, and the rest of the ER Staff.
Ten chapters, you know what that means? Time for a recap.
Previously on ER:
*Mark this is my kid sister Mykalla. ~Elizabeth
*Maria, Johnson, she was in the ER yesterday. ~Mark
*Dr. Corday is in exam 6 with pre-term labor.
*My cousin Maria died today, {Mykalla's} best freind. ~Dave
*Mykalla this is Tish, Marc, Jeff, AJ, and Rissa. ~Rob
Chris had left the day before. Mykalla was home with Elizabeth, one being on a long weekend, the other on maternity leave. Mykalla had spent the last three days keeping Elizabeth home and away from the hospital. Elizabeth had finally given in and decided to take it easy as she had originally planned.
Mykalla was getting ready, running around trying to clean everything up, before Rob showed up. They had unofficially started relationship with each other, much to the disapproval of Mykalla's mother. Elizabeth seemed to like him, so it didn't matter to much to Mykalla what her mom thought.
"Mykalla, you better hurry up," Elizabeth yelled up the stairs. "Rob will be here any minute."
"I'm coming. I'm alreay and everything. I just can't find one of the movies. Do oyu know where I put Psycho?" Mykalla yelled back from upstairs.
"It's down here next to the TV with the rest of them." Just then the doorbell ran, and Elizbaeth went to answer it. "Hi ROb, ocme on in. Mykalla will be down in a minute. She just trying to find some last minute things."
"Thanks Dr. Corday." He recieved a funny look form Elizabeth. "Sorry... Elizabeth. This is for you and Doct.. Mark."
"Thank you Rob."
Maykalla came downstairs. "Hey Rob. We're just staying in right. You don't mind if Elizbaeth and Mark watch the movies with us?"
"Of course not."
"Great, Mark should be back with the pizzas soon."
Mark arrived ten minutes later with dinner. The four of them say down to enjoy the evening in.
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At about one, Elizabeth woke up. All four had fallen asleep watching a movie. She got off the couch slowly, not wanting to wake Mark. She went into the kitchen to call Rob'd mom. She waited as the phone rang on the other end. "Hello, Mrs. Toms. This is Elizabeth Corday, Mykalla's sister. I didn't know what tiem was supposed to be home, but if he's late I take full resposibility for it."
"Oh he's not late yet," replied Mrs. Toms. "he really doesn't have a set time he should be home. I just want him come home when he says he is."
"Well, that's why I'm calling. We were watching some movie and the four of us fell asleep on the couch. I really don't want to have to wake them, but if you want him to come home, I'll get him up."
Mrs. Toms considered this for a moment but decided against it. "No that's ok. Just so I know where he is. Let him sleep, unless it's a burden for you."
"Oh no, not at all. I called to keep you informed. Goodnight Mrs. Toms."
"Goodnight Ms. Corday."
Elizabeth hung up the phone and went back into the living room. She turned the TV off and spred a blanket over the two teens. Mykalla stirred slightyl. "Elizabeth, what time is it?"
"It's after one. just go bak to sleep."
"Rob's got to get home. His mom'll flip."
Elizabeth stopped her from waking Rob up. "I talked to his mom already. He's spending the night. Just go back to sleep."
Mykalla leaned back agianst Rob's chest and fell back to sleep. Elizabeth pulled the blanket back up over them and went over to the other couch where Mark was sleep, and laid down on the couch with him.
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"So I heard Rob spent the night at your place this weekend."
"yes, Jeff, he did." We fell asleep on the couch watching a movie," replied Mykalla. They were at their lockers Monday morning. "And if you are thinking what I know you are, no we didn't." The bell rang for first period, and the two said their goodbyes and headed to their first period classes.
The school day passed quickly and Mykalla soon found herself in Rob's car on the way to County. "Half day tomorrow," said Rob. "You wanna come over afterschool?"
"I would but I promised Elizabeth that I owuld help her with wedding stuff. I can probably get out a little later." They pulled up to County and Rob stopped the car. Mykalla got out and went around to the driver's side where Rob had rolled down his window. "Thanks fo the ride. I'll call you when I get home."
He leaned out the window to kiss her goodbye. "I'll drive you anywhere you need to go. Talk to you later." She approached the doors and waved so that Rob would leave. After his car could no longer be seen, she entered the ER and went to find Mark. She saw Carter standing at the desk and went over to talk to him.
"Hey Carter," she said, standing next to him.
"Hey Mike, what's up?" he replied.
"Not much. I'm actually here to help Mark plan Elizabeth's birthday present. Do you know where I can find him?"
Carter quickly checked teh schedule, "He just got off a few minutes ago. Try the lounge."
"Thanks Carter." Mykalla entered the lounge where Mark was waiting for her. "Hey Mark. So what are we doing?"
"That's the problem," he replied. "I don't know. I want it to be something special. Something that she'll remember."
"And you want me to help you, I see." They were quiet for a minute. "Well..." started Mykalla. "Let's knock out what you don't want to get, narrow the field a little."
"So the whole jewelry thing has been done. I would take her somewhere but I don't think she's up for travel right now."
Mykalla thought about this for a moment. "that's not a bad idea."
"What isn't?"
"Plan a nice vacation. Something special though, not a normal one. It would be great, especially since a honeymoon is a little delayed."
"We're not going anywhere anytime soon."
"True but... plan it for the summer. I just had a great idea! Where hasn't she been since, well, since she moved here?"
Mark was slightly confussed as to where Mykalla was talking about. "I'm not sure... oh! I get it. Hey, that's a great idea. She'd love it."
"i think so. You want me to help you get all the plans squared away?"
"Yeah thanks. I'l deal with the airlines, ummm you..."
"How about a place to say?" suggested Mykalla.
"Right... call Charles or Isabelle first and see where they suggest."
The two sat down next to the staff phone and started to plan the trip.
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"A week at Isabelle's and a week at Charles's. They wouldn't let you stay at a hotel," said Mykalla. It was about a week later, and the day of Elizabeth's birthday. Mark was giving Mykalla a ride to school so that they could discuss the final details of Elizabeth's gift.
"I didn't think they would. We thought of everything, right?" replied Mark.
"I think so. The only thing is to figure out what we're doing tonight."
"My shift ends at four, so I'll go home and make dinner. Elizabeth thinks I'm working till like six, maybe later. If oyu and Rob get there at three thrity and keep her out of the kitchen it should be a great surprise."
"That hsould be easy enough, I think." They finished discussing the final plans just in time for Mykalla to get to school.
"i'll see you later tonight," said Mark as Mykalla got out of the car. "And don't let anything on... Elizabeth is under the impression we forgot her birthday."
"So, technically it's a surprise party. I'll warn Rob not to say anything. See ya later."
Mark watched Mykalla head into the building and then start towards County. About halfway there, he decided to call Elizabeth. "Hello?" said Elizbaeth on the other end of the line.
"Hey. I didn't wake you did I?" he asked.
"No really. What's up?"
"Just calling to talkt to you about tonight."
Maybe he didn't forget she thought. "What about tonight?" she asked.
"I have to cover for Luka for a bit. So I won't be home till at least seven more like eight. Mykalla and Rob are coming home after school gets out."
"Oh..." she said a little disappointed. "Fine, I'll see you later then. Do you want me to wait for you for dinner, or should we eat?"
"If you would, wait. I'll bring something special home."
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Mark was in the kitchen putting the finishing touches on dinner. Mykalla had convinced Elizabeth to take a nap for awhile so that she and Rob could finish the icing on the cake. By five thirty everything was set up and Rob ran upstairs to wake up Elizabeth. Mark pushed the door open just enough so that he could see when they were coming.
When they reacehd the bottom of the stairs Rob made Elizabeth close her eyes and led her to the kitchen door. Mark took her hands and guided her the rest of the way to the table. "Dr. Corday, welcome to Chez Greene... you cna open your eyes Elizabeth." She did as she was told and gasped at the layout in front of her. They had converted the kitchen table into a romantic table for four, complete with candle lighting. Mark came up behind her and put his arms around her. "Happy Birthday," he whispered into her hair. She was still quiet from the shock. "Shall we sit down?" he asked her. She only nodded in agreement, still not finding her voice. Mark and Rob pulled out the chairs of their respective dates. Before sitting down, Mark went over to the oven where dinner was waiting and brought it over to the table. "I suggest the house special" he siad placing a steaming plate in fornt of her and in fornt of the others. "Cornish game hens."
They ate is relative silence, Elizabeth still in shock. After dinner, Mykalla cleared the dinner plates and grabbed the dessert plates as Rob grabbed the cake. They completed the ceremonial singing and cake was dished out. "Do you want your gift now, or later?" Mykalla asked.
"You mean there's more?" asked Elizabeth taken back. "This is too much." Mykalla left the room and returned with a long flatbox, which she handed to Mark.
"Elizabeth, this is from the three of us, with a little help from your parents." He handed the box to her. She looked at the box in her hands and then at the faces around the table. "Go ahead, open it."
She looked at him another moment and then slowly slid the bow off the box. She paused slightly before taking the lid off. Inside lay a folded piece of paper and an envelope. She picked them both up and looked towards Mark to see which she should look at first.
"The envelope" replied Mark.
She nodded slightly and put the paper back in the box. Holding the envelope in both hands she slid it open. she withdrew teh United Airlines envelope and opened it. Inside were three round trip plane tickets to London's Heathro Airport. Elizabeth gasped. "Oh Mark," she said when she regained her voice. "Th...thank you. ALl of you..."
"Read the letter," said Mykalla.
Elizabeth opened it and read...
~Elizabeth~
Mark wanted to give you something special for your birthday and asked for my help.
Now that we've probably shocked you speechless lets talk about what you hold in your hands.
The three of you get to spend two weeks in London; one week with your father and one week with your mother. (They wouldn't dream of letting you stay in a hotel.)
We already talked to Kerry and Romano, and you both have those two weeks off. Me and Rob will personally see that they are not revoked.
I am a little sorry that I will not be going with you, but this is your trip and I don't want to interfere.
I hope you enjoy every minute of it.
Happy Birthday Lizbet.
~LUV~
Mykalla
PS- and Rob!
A few tears formed in Elizbaeth eyes as she finished reading the note. She paused for a mometn, quickly re-reading it. "Thank you so much. I really don't know what to say. This is incredible. Thank you."
Mark stood up and went behind Elizabeth. He wrapped his arms around her. "Happy Birthday Elizabeth."
To Be Continued
Chapter 10: Happy Birthday.
Disclaimer: I do not own ER or any of the characters that are mentioned in this story, except for Maria and Mykalla which are purly fictional. If you do not like this story please be a responsible reader and review it, otherwise I will not know what you have to say. WARNING: There are some somewhat major spoilers for Season Seven episodes.
Note: This is my first fanfic so bear with me, I am still trying to figure everything out. Thanks to Jeannine, Clare, Nurse and Pami who have put up with me and this story for about three months now.
Summary: Mykalla moves in with Mark and Elizabeth and is faced with difficult situtations that only she can get through with the help of her sister, Mark, and the rest of the ER Staff.
Ten chapters, you know what that means? Time for a recap.
Previously on ER:
*Mark this is my kid sister Mykalla. ~Elizabeth
*Maria, Johnson, she was in the ER yesterday. ~Mark
*Dr. Corday is in exam 6 with pre-term labor.
*My cousin Maria died today, {Mykalla's} best freind. ~Dave
*Mykalla this is Tish, Marc, Jeff, AJ, and Rissa. ~Rob
Chris had left the day before. Mykalla was home with Elizabeth, one being on a long weekend, the other on maternity leave. Mykalla had spent the last three days keeping Elizabeth home and away from the hospital. Elizabeth had finally given in and decided to take it easy as she had originally planned.
Mykalla was getting ready, running around trying to clean everything up, before Rob showed up. They had unofficially started relationship with each other, much to the disapproval of Mykalla's mother. Elizabeth seemed to like him, so it didn't matter to much to Mykalla what her mom thought.
"Mykalla, you better hurry up," Elizabeth yelled up the stairs. "Rob will be here any minute."
"I'm coming. I'm alreay and everything. I just can't find one of the movies. Do oyu know where I put Psycho?" Mykalla yelled back from upstairs.
"It's down here next to the TV with the rest of them." Just then the doorbell ran, and Elizbaeth went to answer it. "Hi ROb, ocme on in. Mykalla will be down in a minute. She just trying to find some last minute things."
"Thanks Dr. Corday." He recieved a funny look form Elizabeth. "Sorry... Elizabeth. This is for you and Doct.. Mark."
"Thank you Rob."
Maykalla came downstairs. "Hey Rob. We're just staying in right. You don't mind if Elizbaeth and Mark watch the movies with us?"
"Of course not."
"Great, Mark should be back with the pizzas soon."
Mark arrived ten minutes later with dinner. The four of them say down to enjoy the evening in.
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At about one, Elizabeth woke up. All four had fallen asleep watching a movie. She got off the couch slowly, not wanting to wake Mark. She went into the kitchen to call Rob'd mom. She waited as the phone rang on the other end. "Hello, Mrs. Toms. This is Elizabeth Corday, Mykalla's sister. I didn't know what tiem was supposed to be home, but if he's late I take full resposibility for it."
"Oh he's not late yet," replied Mrs. Toms. "he really doesn't have a set time he should be home. I just want him come home when he says he is."
"Well, that's why I'm calling. We were watching some movie and the four of us fell asleep on the couch. I really don't want to have to wake them, but if you want him to come home, I'll get him up."
Mrs. Toms considered this for a moment but decided against it. "No that's ok. Just so I know where he is. Let him sleep, unless it's a burden for you."
"Oh no, not at all. I called to keep you informed. Goodnight Mrs. Toms."
"Goodnight Ms. Corday."
Elizabeth hung up the phone and went back into the living room. She turned the TV off and spred a blanket over the two teens. Mykalla stirred slightyl. "Elizabeth, what time is it?"
"It's after one. just go bak to sleep."
"Rob's got to get home. His mom'll flip."
Elizabeth stopped her from waking Rob up. "I talked to his mom already. He's spending the night. Just go back to sleep."
Mykalla leaned back agianst Rob's chest and fell back to sleep. Elizabeth pulled the blanket back up over them and went over to the other couch where Mark was sleep, and laid down on the couch with him.
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"So I heard Rob spent the night at your place this weekend."
"yes, Jeff, he did." We fell asleep on the couch watching a movie," replied Mykalla. They were at their lockers Monday morning. "And if you are thinking what I know you are, no we didn't." The bell rang for first period, and the two said their goodbyes and headed to their first period classes.
The school day passed quickly and Mykalla soon found herself in Rob's car on the way to County. "Half day tomorrow," said Rob. "You wanna come over afterschool?"
"I would but I promised Elizabeth that I owuld help her with wedding stuff. I can probably get out a little later." They pulled up to County and Rob stopped the car. Mykalla got out and went around to the driver's side where Rob had rolled down his window. "Thanks fo the ride. I'll call you when I get home."
He leaned out the window to kiss her goodbye. "I'll drive you anywhere you need to go. Talk to you later." She approached the doors and waved so that Rob would leave. After his car could no longer be seen, she entered the ER and went to find Mark. She saw Carter standing at the desk and went over to talk to him.
"Hey Carter," she said, standing next to him.
"Hey Mike, what's up?" he replied.
"Not much. I'm actually here to help Mark plan Elizabeth's birthday present. Do you know where I can find him?"
Carter quickly checked teh schedule, "He just got off a few minutes ago. Try the lounge."
"Thanks Carter." Mykalla entered the lounge where Mark was waiting for her. "Hey Mark. So what are we doing?"
"That's the problem," he replied. "I don't know. I want it to be something special. Something that she'll remember."
"And you want me to help you, I see." They were quiet for a minute. "Well..." started Mykalla. "Let's knock out what you don't want to get, narrow the field a little."
"So the whole jewelry thing has been done. I would take her somewhere but I don't think she's up for travel right now."
Mykalla thought about this for a moment. "that's not a bad idea."
"What isn't?"
"Plan a nice vacation. Something special though, not a normal one. It would be great, especially since a honeymoon is a little delayed."
"We're not going anywhere anytime soon."
"True but... plan it for the summer. I just had a great idea! Where hasn't she been since, well, since she moved here?"
Mark was slightly confussed as to where Mykalla was talking about. "I'm not sure... oh! I get it. Hey, that's a great idea. She'd love it."
"i think so. You want me to help you get all the plans squared away?"
"Yeah thanks. I'l deal with the airlines, ummm you..."
"How about a place to say?" suggested Mykalla.
"Right... call Charles or Isabelle first and see where they suggest."
The two sat down next to the staff phone and started to plan the trip.
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"A week at Isabelle's and a week at Charles's. They wouldn't let you stay at a hotel," said Mykalla. It was about a week later, and the day of Elizabeth's birthday. Mark was giving Mykalla a ride to school so that they could discuss the final details of Elizabeth's gift.
"I didn't think they would. We thought of everything, right?" replied Mark.
"I think so. The only thing is to figure out what we're doing tonight."
"My shift ends at four, so I'll go home and make dinner. Elizabeth thinks I'm working till like six, maybe later. If oyu and Rob get there at three thrity and keep her out of the kitchen it should be a great surprise."
"That hsould be easy enough, I think." They finished discussing the final plans just in time for Mykalla to get to school.
"i'll see you later tonight," said Mark as Mykalla got out of the car. "And don't let anything on... Elizabeth is under the impression we forgot her birthday."
"So, technically it's a surprise party. I'll warn Rob not to say anything. See ya later."
Mark watched Mykalla head into the building and then start towards County. About halfway there, he decided to call Elizabeth. "Hello?" said Elizbaeth on the other end of the line.
"Hey. I didn't wake you did I?" he asked.
"No really. What's up?"
"Just calling to talkt to you about tonight."
Maybe he didn't forget she thought. "What about tonight?" she asked.
"I have to cover for Luka for a bit. So I won't be home till at least seven more like eight. Mykalla and Rob are coming home after school gets out."
"Oh..." she said a little disappointed. "Fine, I'll see you later then. Do you want me to wait for you for dinner, or should we eat?"
"If you would, wait. I'll bring something special home."
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Mark was in the kitchen putting the finishing touches on dinner. Mykalla had convinced Elizabeth to take a nap for awhile so that she and Rob could finish the icing on the cake. By five thirty everything was set up and Rob ran upstairs to wake up Elizabeth. Mark pushed the door open just enough so that he could see when they were coming.
When they reacehd the bottom of the stairs Rob made Elizabeth close her eyes and led her to the kitchen door. Mark took her hands and guided her the rest of the way to the table. "Dr. Corday, welcome to Chez Greene... you cna open your eyes Elizabeth." She did as she was told and gasped at the layout in front of her. They had converted the kitchen table into a romantic table for four, complete with candle lighting. Mark came up behind her and put his arms around her. "Happy Birthday," he whispered into her hair. She was still quiet from the shock. "Shall we sit down?" he asked her. She only nodded in agreement, still not finding her voice. Mark and Rob pulled out the chairs of their respective dates. Before sitting down, Mark went over to the oven where dinner was waiting and brought it over to the table. "I suggest the house special" he siad placing a steaming plate in fornt of her and in fornt of the others. "Cornish game hens."
They ate is relative silence, Elizabeth still in shock. After dinner, Mykalla cleared the dinner plates and grabbed the dessert plates as Rob grabbed the cake. They completed the ceremonial singing and cake was dished out. "Do you want your gift now, or later?" Mykalla asked.
"You mean there's more?" asked Elizabeth taken back. "This is too much." Mykalla left the room and returned with a long flatbox, which she handed to Mark.
"Elizabeth, this is from the three of us, with a little help from your parents." He handed the box to her. She looked at the box in her hands and then at the faces around the table. "Go ahead, open it."
She looked at him another moment and then slowly slid the bow off the box. She paused slightly before taking the lid off. Inside lay a folded piece of paper and an envelope. She picked them both up and looked towards Mark to see which she should look at first.
"The envelope" replied Mark.
She nodded slightly and put the paper back in the box. Holding the envelope in both hands she slid it open. she withdrew teh United Airlines envelope and opened it. Inside were three round trip plane tickets to London's Heathro Airport. Elizabeth gasped. "Oh Mark," she said when she regained her voice. "Th...thank you. ALl of you..."
"Read the letter," said Mykalla.
Elizabeth opened it and read...
~Elizabeth~
Mark wanted to give you something special for your birthday and asked for my help.
Now that we've probably shocked you speechless lets talk about what you hold in your hands.
The three of you get to spend two weeks in London; one week with your father and one week with your mother. (They wouldn't dream of letting you stay in a hotel.)
We already talked to Kerry and Romano, and you both have those two weeks off. Me and Rob will personally see that they are not revoked.
I am a little sorry that I will not be going with you, but this is your trip and I don't want to interfere.
I hope you enjoy every minute of it.
Happy Birthday Lizbet.
~LUV~
Mykalla
PS- and Rob!
A few tears formed in Elizbaeth eyes as she finished reading the note. She paused for a mometn, quickly re-reading it. "Thank you so much. I really don't know what to say. This is incredible. Thank you."
Mark stood up and went behind Elizabeth. He wrapped his arms around her. "Happy Birthday Elizabeth."
To Be Continued