Chapter 6: How Do you like your eggs?
Carter rubbed his eyes and glanced over at his clock- 7.03- he wasnt on until 11 but he was going in early because Susan was on at 10.30- there was no point in them travelling separately. He wondered if she was up yet- knowing Susan she was probably still fast asleep- well as fast asleep you can get when you sleep with your eyelids half open...
But he could definitely hear laughter coming from the direction of the breakfast room. He pushed the covers off the bed and stood up. He listened again as he heard Susan shriek with laughter. Maybe she wasnt sleeping in...
He made his way slowly towards the breakfast room- he was never very good in the morning. Sure enough Gamma and Susan were both sitting at the table in fits of laughter. He was so glad they finally were getting on...
Whats so funny?
Oh nothing Gamma was just telling me ALL about you Carter
Oh she was?
Dont give me that look John I was filling in your friend Susan about the kind of man you really are...
And what kind of man is that Gamma?
A very badly behaved one Carter- I never knew YOU got into so much trouble!
Right- Im just going to ignore your comments- whats for breakfast?
Depends what your going to make us Carter
Of so not only do I rescue you when the lights go out and give you a place to live I am now your personal chef as well Susan Lewis?
No- but you are my personal chef John and Im lending you to Susan for the morning
I see- its a conspiracy is it?
You got it right Carter- so what do you fancy Gamma?
Ummm... eggs would be good
Sounds good to me
So girls how would you like your eggs?
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Carter started up the jeep and called Susan again. He looked back to see her running towards him putting on her coat as she came. Her hair and make-up was perfect- as usual and she looked gorgeous. Carter- think Abby. She smiled at him as she got in the car- he was really getting used to that smile.
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Abby was exhausted. After she left Johns she had gone straight home but she hadnt slept a wink all night. The very thought of Susan and Carter so close- so near- they were practically living together. And finding her on his bed half naked hadnt helped. SHe didnt care how close they were- this was not normal. She then once again reminded herself how much Susan had helped her after the attack and that Susan was now homeless. Get a grip Abby Get a grip...
She was just calming down when Susan and Carter entered the ER. They were laughing together- as per usual and Carter was carrying Susans bag in his hand while she redid his tie. John could do his own tie- why on earth was Susan Lewis doing it!? Carter and her were most definitely flirting- there was no other word to describe it... No chemistry huh?
Carter stopped looking at Susan for one second and looked up. It was only for a split second but in that time he caught Abbys eye. He looked back down at Susan and then looked up quickly- shocked at her presence. He waved slightly. Abby kept the stern look upon her face as he forced a smile. He knew something was wrong and made some clumsy apology to Susan before rushing in Abbys direction. Susan looked up to where Carter was rushing and understood immediately. Abby even thought she saw a blush upon Susans face.
Carter was by Abby quicker than she had expected and she jumped when she heard his voice so suddenly. It was low and quiet and remarkably husky for Carter- he was spending A LOT of time with Susan obviously. That was a low blow Abby... she said to herself.
Hey Abby- uh can we talk?
Sure- go right ahead
I mean in private
Why Carter- what dont you want anyone else to hear?
Can we go in the lounge PLEASE Abby?
Abby finally gave in to Carters demands and followed him into the lounge only turning around to glare at Susan. Susan blushed again before turning to Frank, Chuni, Randi and Jerry on the reception desk.
What was all that about?
Chuni started the long line of question the four of them were going to fire at Susan before Weaver arrived and they had to hand over her charts. She was fully aware she was blushing and also aware they could see she was blushing.
I have no idea
Why did you and Carter arrive together today?
Uh He gave me a lift
He picked you up and a half hour before his shift and went completely out of his way?
Uh no- it wasnt out of his way
Yeah it is You live on Madison right?
Uh no- Im staying with Carter
YOUR LIVING WITH CARTER!
I got kicked out of my place
Dont get me wrong- Im not a fan of Kerry Weaver but at that point I had never been so glad to see anyone more in my entire life. She knew something was wrong because the second she arrived the grin on my face spread as far as my ears. She gave me a typical Kerry look and handed me a pile of charts about a mile high. I had never been so glad to see charts in my life and I headed off to exam one with a smile still plastered on my face. However the smile soon faded as I heard the voice of Abby screaming. I turned on my heels to see Abby storming out of the lounge following my an extremely apologetic Carter shouting something along the lines of ÔIts not what it looks like.Õ Oh dear.
Carter rubbed his eyes and glanced over at his clock- 7.03- he wasnt on until 11 but he was going in early because Susan was on at 10.30- there was no point in them travelling separately. He wondered if she was up yet- knowing Susan she was probably still fast asleep- well as fast asleep you can get when you sleep with your eyelids half open...
But he could definitely hear laughter coming from the direction of the breakfast room. He pushed the covers off the bed and stood up. He listened again as he heard Susan shriek with laughter. Maybe she wasnt sleeping in...
He made his way slowly towards the breakfast room- he was never very good in the morning. Sure enough Gamma and Susan were both sitting at the table in fits of laughter. He was so glad they finally were getting on...
Whats so funny?
Oh nothing Gamma was just telling me ALL about you Carter
Oh she was?
Dont give me that look John I was filling in your friend Susan about the kind of man you really are...
And what kind of man is that Gamma?
A very badly behaved one Carter- I never knew YOU got into so much trouble!
Right- Im just going to ignore your comments- whats for breakfast?
Depends what your going to make us Carter
Of so not only do I rescue you when the lights go out and give you a place to live I am now your personal chef as well Susan Lewis?
No- but you are my personal chef John and Im lending you to Susan for the morning
I see- its a conspiracy is it?
You got it right Carter- so what do you fancy Gamma?
Ummm... eggs would be good
Sounds good to me
So girls how would you like your eggs?
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Carter started up the jeep and called Susan again. He looked back to see her running towards him putting on her coat as she came. Her hair and make-up was perfect- as usual and she looked gorgeous. Carter- think Abby. She smiled at him as she got in the car- he was really getting used to that smile.
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Abby was exhausted. After she left Johns she had gone straight home but she hadnt slept a wink all night. The very thought of Susan and Carter so close- so near- they were practically living together. And finding her on his bed half naked hadnt helped. SHe didnt care how close they were- this was not normal. She then once again reminded herself how much Susan had helped her after the attack and that Susan was now homeless. Get a grip Abby Get a grip...
She was just calming down when Susan and Carter entered the ER. They were laughing together- as per usual and Carter was carrying Susans bag in his hand while she redid his tie. John could do his own tie- why on earth was Susan Lewis doing it!? Carter and her were most definitely flirting- there was no other word to describe it... No chemistry huh?
Carter stopped looking at Susan for one second and looked up. It was only for a split second but in that time he caught Abbys eye. He looked back down at Susan and then looked up quickly- shocked at her presence. He waved slightly. Abby kept the stern look upon her face as he forced a smile. He knew something was wrong and made some clumsy apology to Susan before rushing in Abbys direction. Susan looked up to where Carter was rushing and understood immediately. Abby even thought she saw a blush upon Susans face.
Carter was by Abby quicker than she had expected and she jumped when she heard his voice so suddenly. It was low and quiet and remarkably husky for Carter- he was spending A LOT of time with Susan obviously. That was a low blow Abby... she said to herself.
Hey Abby- uh can we talk?
Sure- go right ahead
I mean in private
Why Carter- what dont you want anyone else to hear?
Can we go in the lounge PLEASE Abby?
Abby finally gave in to Carters demands and followed him into the lounge only turning around to glare at Susan. Susan blushed again before turning to Frank, Chuni, Randi and Jerry on the reception desk.
What was all that about?
Chuni started the long line of question the four of them were going to fire at Susan before Weaver arrived and they had to hand over her charts. She was fully aware she was blushing and also aware they could see she was blushing.
I have no idea
Why did you and Carter arrive together today?
Uh He gave me a lift
He picked you up and a half hour before his shift and went completely out of his way?
Uh no- it wasnt out of his way
Yeah it is You live on Madison right?
Uh no- Im staying with Carter
YOUR LIVING WITH CARTER!
I got kicked out of my place
Dont get me wrong- Im not a fan of Kerry Weaver but at that point I had never been so glad to see anyone more in my entire life. She knew something was wrong because the second she arrived the grin on my face spread as far as my ears. She gave me a typical Kerry look and handed me a pile of charts about a mile high. I had never been so glad to see charts in my life and I headed off to exam one with a smile still plastered on my face. However the smile soon faded as I heard the voice of Abby screaming. I turned on my heels to see Abby storming out of the lounge following my an extremely apologetic Carter shouting something along the lines of ÔIts not what it looks like.Õ Oh dear.