Chapter 4: The waiting Game
John Carter stood outside County Cook general not wanting to go in. He held a cup of coffee in his right hand and was currently panicking about what to say to Abby. It had begun to snow and he wasnÕt exactly sure what he was waiting outside in the cold for- he just couldnÕt face seeing her at the moment.
ÒCarter!Ó
Susan called his name both loudly and clearly but he didnÕt respond. He was obviously upset- either that or crazy. Snow was falling quite rapidly now and it was freezing but Carter was standing motionless- he must be freezing.
ÒCarter!Ó
She called once again and this time got a response- if you can call it that. Carter turned around and attempted a smile. It was actually quite menacing although Susan was sure it wasnÕt intended that way.
ÒYou okay?ÓÓNot reallyÓÓWhatÕs up now?ÓÓGuessÓÓAbbyÓÓGot it in oneÓÓWhatÕs happened John?Ó
Susan reached up and touched his cheek. It felt like ice.
ÒYouÕre freezing. LetÕs get insideÓ
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ÒFrank have you seen Dr Lewis?ÓÓSorry Luka- she hasnÕt come in yetÓÓOkay- thanks anywayÓ
Frank turned and whispered in JerryÕs direction.
ÒThere is definately something going on between those twoÓ
Luka smiled to himself. That man has the loudest voice in this place but he still seems to think no one can hear him. But is there something going on between me and Susan?
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Erik pulled his leather jacket over his clothes and wrapped a scarf around his neck. He closed the door behind him. Locking it with the spare key he now owned. He didnÕt like imposing on Abby like this but he had no where else to stay and no money- yet. He didnÕt start working at the friestation for another week and so she was stuck with him for a while yet.
He stepped out into the cold Chicago air and suddenly his breath had gone. Phoenix was definately very different to here. He liked Chicago though- except for the weather. There was loads of great places to eat and the houses and apartments here were amazing- it was also easy to find work. But he still missed Phoenix. There was no way he could move back there though- it just held too many painful memories. He was going to make a fresh start in Chicago- and hopefully mend his broken heart.
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Susan slumped against her locker without the energy to move. She had been rushed off her feet all day- and she hadnÕt had ANY sleep the night before. I blame Luka. She started to wonder where exactly Luka was and what exactly the emergency he had to rush off to this morning was when the man himself enetered the room.
ÒWell hello stranger- where did you head off to in such a rush this morning?Ó
ÒSorry about that I just had something to doÓ
ÒWhat did you have to do that was so important?ÓÓI just had to do somethingÓÓOk- if you really donÕt wanna tell meÓÓNo I donÕt think I shouldÓ
ÒSo you wanna do something tonight?ÓÓSure- what do you want to do?ÓÓUmm- I donÕt really mindÓÓHow about you come over to mine? IÕll cookÓÓYou cook?ÓÓSure I cook- so you fancy it?ÓÓYeah- but I donÕt really know where your appartment isÓÓIÕll give you the address- you got a pen?ÓÓSure hereÓ
ÒThere you- come over about 6?ÓÓIÕll see you laterÓ
And with that Luka walked out back into the ER. Susan smiled. It had been quite a while since a guy asked her back to his house. In fact she hadnÕt had dinner in a guys house since... Erik. Why did she keep thinking about him recently? He was her past- back in Phoenix- and it was all over now.
She picked up her stethoscope and looped it over her neck. She only had... 2 hours and 12 minutes left of her shift. Her feet ached still and she felt a slight headache coming on. She pushed open the lounge door and then headed in the direction of the exit. She needed a bit of fresh air and the ER had quieten down. Suddenly she saw him. Walking in from the street into the ER. Before she had time to hide he had seen her. What was he doing here?
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John Carter stood outside County Cook general not wanting to go in. He held a cup of coffee in his right hand and was currently panicking about what to say to Abby. It had begun to snow and he wasnÕt exactly sure what he was waiting outside in the cold for- he just couldnÕt face seeing her at the moment.
ÒCarter!Ó
Susan called his name both loudly and clearly but he didnÕt respond. He was obviously upset- either that or crazy. Snow was falling quite rapidly now and it was freezing but Carter was standing motionless- he must be freezing.
ÒCarter!Ó
She called once again and this time got a response- if you can call it that. Carter turned around and attempted a smile. It was actually quite menacing although Susan was sure it wasnÕt intended that way.
ÒYou okay?ÓÓNot reallyÓÓWhatÕs up now?ÓÓGuessÓÓAbbyÓÓGot it in oneÓÓWhatÕs happened John?Ó
Susan reached up and touched his cheek. It felt like ice.
ÒYouÕre freezing. LetÕs get insideÓ
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ÒFrank have you seen Dr Lewis?ÓÓSorry Luka- she hasnÕt come in yetÓÓOkay- thanks anywayÓ
Frank turned and whispered in JerryÕs direction.
ÒThere is definately something going on between those twoÓ
Luka smiled to himself. That man has the loudest voice in this place but he still seems to think no one can hear him. But is there something going on between me and Susan?
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Erik pulled his leather jacket over his clothes and wrapped a scarf around his neck. He closed the door behind him. Locking it with the spare key he now owned. He didnÕt like imposing on Abby like this but he had no where else to stay and no money- yet. He didnÕt start working at the friestation for another week and so she was stuck with him for a while yet.
He stepped out into the cold Chicago air and suddenly his breath had gone. Phoenix was definately very different to here. He liked Chicago though- except for the weather. There was loads of great places to eat and the houses and apartments here were amazing- it was also easy to find work. But he still missed Phoenix. There was no way he could move back there though- it just held too many painful memories. He was going to make a fresh start in Chicago- and hopefully mend his broken heart.
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Susan slumped against her locker without the energy to move. She had been rushed off her feet all day- and she hadnÕt had ANY sleep the night before. I blame Luka. She started to wonder where exactly Luka was and what exactly the emergency he had to rush off to this morning was when the man himself enetered the room.
ÒWell hello stranger- where did you head off to in such a rush this morning?Ó
ÒSorry about that I just had something to doÓ
ÒWhat did you have to do that was so important?ÓÓI just had to do somethingÓÓOk- if you really donÕt wanna tell meÓÓNo I donÕt think I shouldÓ
ÒSo you wanna do something tonight?ÓÓSure- what do you want to do?ÓÓUmm- I donÕt really mindÓÓHow about you come over to mine? IÕll cookÓÓYou cook?ÓÓSure I cook- so you fancy it?ÓÓYeah- but I donÕt really know where your appartment isÓÓIÕll give you the address- you got a pen?ÓÓSure hereÓ
ÒThere you- come over about 6?ÓÓIÕll see you laterÓ
And with that Luka walked out back into the ER. Susan smiled. It had been quite a while since a guy asked her back to his house. In fact she hadnÕt had dinner in a guys house since... Erik. Why did she keep thinking about him recently? He was her past- back in Phoenix- and it was all over now.
She picked up her stethoscope and looped it over her neck. She only had... 2 hours and 12 minutes left of her shift. Her feet ached still and she felt a slight headache coming on. She pushed open the lounge door and then headed in the direction of the exit. She needed a bit of fresh air and the ER had quieten down. Suddenly she saw him. Walking in from the street into the ER. Before she had time to hide he had seen her. What was he doing here?
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