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Chapter 5: Crash and Burn
All he could do was stare. There before him lay the woman he had loved for almost 4 years. Since the moment he met her in Phoenix he had been hooked. He had broken her heart- he knew that. It had never meant to happen. Chloe had gotten drunk again and Erik had found her in the middle of the road crying. He was comforting her and she had kissed him. He hadnÕt kissed her back but Susan had seen them and by then it was too late- the damage had already been done. Susan forgave her sister but not him. Without knowing it- Susan had broken his heart too. Now as he stood staring at her all the feelings came back. He knew she had moved away but never in a million years would he have guessed she would come back to Chicago. And now here they were just standing and staring.
He had broken her heart- he knew he had. That day when she found him and Chloe kissing in the middle of the road had been the worst of her life. They had been together almost 3 years when it happened and she never thought Erik would break her heart- but he did. And so she moved on- first to Charlie her cowboy boyfriend and after they broke up back home to Chicago. He just had to turn up and ruin everything again didnÕt he.
ÒSusan!Ó
Before he could say anything else she ran. Past nurses, doctors and paitents getting faster and faster and faster until something- or more importantly- someone got in her way.
ÒHey Susan- slow downÓ
Carter could see that something was wrong. Susan had been running at warp speed 20 and had nearly steamrolled him when the collided. She had tears running down her face and bloodshot eyes. She was crying now- harder and harder. Carter hugged her softly bringing her in towards him and surrounding her with his warmth. Suddenly Erik appeared from around the corner.
ÒHey Erik- you looking for AbbyÓ
ÒNo actually...Ó
ÒGo away Erik Just goÓ Susan mumbled her words keeping her head facing Carter chest
ÒYou know Erik?ÓÓYeah- how do you know Erik?Ó
ÒErik is AbbyÕs brotherÓ
ÒSusan- you know Abby?ÓÓI didnÕt know she was your sister- her name is Lockhart right?ÓÓShe was married and never changed it.ÓÓCan someone explain to me how you two know each other?ÓÓMe and Susan...ÓÓWe dated, Carter, we datedÓ
ÒRightÓÓLook I think I better goÓÓI think you betterÓ
Susan and Carter both watched Erik walk away into the busy crowds of the ER. Tears looked like they were welling up in SusanÕs eyes and she rubbed them furiously.
ÒSusan...ÓÓWhatÓÓAre you okay? I mean what the hell went on between you two?ÓÓItÕs just a shock. I moved here to get away from him- he broke my heartÓÓI canÕt believe you never knew he was AbbyÕs brother.Ó
ÒWell I never knew Abby back then- remember?ÓÓBut you never met any of his family?ÓÓNope- he didnÕt like to talk about it. All I knew was he had a sister, he never knew his dad and his mum had bi-polar.ÓÓItÕs just strange isnÕt it?ÓÓyeah- I canÕt believe heÕs back. Do you know how long heÕs staying for? I mean IÕm just hoping itÕs a fleeting visitÓÓI hate to be he one to break this to you- but I think he might be staying here a while- heÕs got a job at the firestationÓÓOh.My.God. I think it might be time to move back to PhoenixÓÓSusan donÕt even joke about that- you canÕt move backÓÓWhy not?ÓÓI would miss you too muchÓ
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From the roof you could see the whole of Chicago almost. The city was buzzing- bright lights were everywhere and the noise was amazing. Hundreds of bars and clubs played an aray of different songs and at night these all joined together in one solida harmony- from up on the roof it was more like a gentle purring. Carter took a deep breath of the cold night air and gave out a loud sigh. He missed Susan.
Today when she saw Erik again she had needed him for the first him in a long, long time. Her warm body had surrounded him and he felt like he was protecting her. Protecting her from everything in the world that would- or could- ever hurt her and in a strange way he liked it. Protecting her- being close to her again. There wasnÕt a doubt in his mind that him and Abby were over. He didnÕt need her and by the sounds of things she didnÕt need him. All he really ever wanted was Susan anyway.
Abby wondered what was up with her brother. He was never, ever quiet but tonight she hadnÕt got a word out of him. He had been spinning a quarter for almost half an hour and you could cut the tension in the room with a knife. Something had to be going on
ÒErik are you okay?Ó
ÒUh-huhÓÓReallyÓÓIÕm FineÓÓErik you can tell meÓÓI just saw someone I didnÕt think IÕd ever see again thats allÓÓWho?ÓÓJust a girlÓÓA girl huh? Where did you see her?ÓÓAt the hospitalÓÓThe hospital!? What was she a paitent?ÓÓNo she works thereÓÓHow do you know someone who works at county?ÓÓI knew her a long time before she worked thereÓÓWhoÓÓYou probally wonÕt know her- sheÕs called SusanÓÓWhat Susan Lewis?!ÓÓYeahÓÓERIK!?Ó
ÒWhatÓÓWhat happened with you and Dr LewisÓÓSusanÓÓYou and SusanÓ
ÒLook Abby itÕs none of youÕre business and too be honest I donÕt really wanna talk about itÓ
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ÒWhen are you working?ÓÓNot until tonightÓÓSeriously- me tooÓÓWe have all day together thenÓ
ÓLuka- are we a couple now?ÓÓAfter last night- I think soÓÓBut no-one knowsÓÓI know but- does it really matter?ÓÓNo it doesnÕt but they have to find out sometimeÓÓI know- when they find out they find out. Wait a minute I have something for youÓÓYou do?ÓÓYeah- one minuteÓ
ÒHurry up...ÓÓOkayÓ
ÒHere you goÓÓWow- Luka- you really didnÕt have to do thisÓ
ÒYou like them?ÓÓI love themÓ
Chapter 5: Crash and Burn
All he could do was stare. There before him lay the woman he had loved for almost 4 years. Since the moment he met her in Phoenix he had been hooked. He had broken her heart- he knew that. It had never meant to happen. Chloe had gotten drunk again and Erik had found her in the middle of the road crying. He was comforting her and she had kissed him. He hadnÕt kissed her back but Susan had seen them and by then it was too late- the damage had already been done. Susan forgave her sister but not him. Without knowing it- Susan had broken his heart too. Now as he stood staring at her all the feelings came back. He knew she had moved away but never in a million years would he have guessed she would come back to Chicago. And now here they were just standing and staring.
He had broken her heart- he knew he had. That day when she found him and Chloe kissing in the middle of the road had been the worst of her life. They had been together almost 3 years when it happened and she never thought Erik would break her heart- but he did. And so she moved on- first to Charlie her cowboy boyfriend and after they broke up back home to Chicago. He just had to turn up and ruin everything again didnÕt he.
ÒSusan!Ó
Before he could say anything else she ran. Past nurses, doctors and paitents getting faster and faster and faster until something- or more importantly- someone got in her way.
ÒHey Susan- slow downÓ
Carter could see that something was wrong. Susan had been running at warp speed 20 and had nearly steamrolled him when the collided. She had tears running down her face and bloodshot eyes. She was crying now- harder and harder. Carter hugged her softly bringing her in towards him and surrounding her with his warmth. Suddenly Erik appeared from around the corner.
ÒHey Erik- you looking for AbbyÓ
ÒNo actually...Ó
ÒGo away Erik Just goÓ Susan mumbled her words keeping her head facing Carter chest
ÒYou know Erik?ÓÓYeah- how do you know Erik?Ó
ÒErik is AbbyÕs brotherÓ
ÒSusan- you know Abby?ÓÓI didnÕt know she was your sister- her name is Lockhart right?ÓÓShe was married and never changed it.ÓÓCan someone explain to me how you two know each other?ÓÓMe and Susan...ÓÓWe dated, Carter, we datedÓ
ÒRightÓÓLook I think I better goÓÓI think you betterÓ
Susan and Carter both watched Erik walk away into the busy crowds of the ER. Tears looked like they were welling up in SusanÕs eyes and she rubbed them furiously.
ÒSusan...ÓÓWhatÓÓAre you okay? I mean what the hell went on between you two?ÓÓItÕs just a shock. I moved here to get away from him- he broke my heartÓÓI canÕt believe you never knew he was AbbyÕs brother.Ó
ÒWell I never knew Abby back then- remember?ÓÓBut you never met any of his family?ÓÓNope- he didnÕt like to talk about it. All I knew was he had a sister, he never knew his dad and his mum had bi-polar.ÓÓItÕs just strange isnÕt it?ÓÓyeah- I canÕt believe heÕs back. Do you know how long heÕs staying for? I mean IÕm just hoping itÕs a fleeting visitÓÓI hate to be he one to break this to you- but I think he might be staying here a while- heÕs got a job at the firestationÓÓOh.My.God. I think it might be time to move back to PhoenixÓÓSusan donÕt even joke about that- you canÕt move backÓÓWhy not?ÓÓI would miss you too muchÓ
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From the roof you could see the whole of Chicago almost. The city was buzzing- bright lights were everywhere and the noise was amazing. Hundreds of bars and clubs played an aray of different songs and at night these all joined together in one solida harmony- from up on the roof it was more like a gentle purring. Carter took a deep breath of the cold night air and gave out a loud sigh. He missed Susan.
Today when she saw Erik again she had needed him for the first him in a long, long time. Her warm body had surrounded him and he felt like he was protecting her. Protecting her from everything in the world that would- or could- ever hurt her and in a strange way he liked it. Protecting her- being close to her again. There wasnÕt a doubt in his mind that him and Abby were over. He didnÕt need her and by the sounds of things she didnÕt need him. All he really ever wanted was Susan anyway.
Abby wondered what was up with her brother. He was never, ever quiet but tonight she hadnÕt got a word out of him. He had been spinning a quarter for almost half an hour and you could cut the tension in the room with a knife. Something had to be going on
ÒErik are you okay?Ó
ÒUh-huhÓÓReallyÓÓIÕm FineÓÓErik you can tell meÓÓI just saw someone I didnÕt think IÕd ever see again thats allÓÓWho?ÓÓJust a girlÓÓA girl huh? Where did you see her?ÓÓAt the hospitalÓÓThe hospital!? What was she a paitent?ÓÓNo she works thereÓÓHow do you know someone who works at county?ÓÓI knew her a long time before she worked thereÓÓWhoÓÓYou probally wonÕt know her- sheÕs called SusanÓÓWhat Susan Lewis?!ÓÓYeahÓÓERIK!?Ó
ÒWhatÓÓWhat happened with you and Dr LewisÓÓSusanÓÓYou and SusanÓ
ÒLook Abby itÕs none of youÕre business and too be honest I donÕt really wanna talk about itÓ
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ÒWhen are you working?ÓÓNot until tonightÓÓSeriously- me tooÓÓWe have all day together thenÓ
ÓLuka- are we a couple now?ÓÓAfter last night- I think soÓÓBut no-one knowsÓÓI know but- does it really matter?ÓÓNo it doesnÕt but they have to find out sometimeÓÓI know- when they find out they find out. Wait a minute I have something for youÓÓYou do?ÓÓYeah- one minuteÓ
ÒHurry up...ÓÓOkayÓ
ÒHere you goÓÓWow- Luka- you really didnÕt have to do thisÓ
ÒYou like them?ÓÓI love themÓ
