Title: Different, but the Same
Archive: Ask-I'll let you know
Disclaimer: I do not own these characters: they belong to NBC and Warner Brothers and Michael Crichton
This is an alternate ending to "Thy Will Be Done." What if John asked someone else first? This is a story of what could have happened had one thing changed and the effects that it could have had on the lives of those on the ER.
The Carter's reminisce. Old Friends. Late friends. Glimpses of the past.
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The next seven months passed by uneventfully. John and Randi decided not to find out the sex of the baby. They felt that they had the perfect names, so either way, it did not matter. As long as the baby was healthy.
Randi's due date came and went, and John was driving her crazy. Anything was driving her crazy; she just wanted to get this basketball out of her stomach. Besides the swollen ankles and sore back, she was constantly hot. The air conditioning was on in January.
John, who acclimated himself to the temperature by continually wearing his wool coat, was as nervous as a cat. He knew that Randi had done so well in her pregnancy up until then, but that she was getting tired of it. He did everything he could to make her comfortable, and Jing Mei came by occasionally to check on them, and to keep Randi company if her husband was at work.
"John, Randi, before I go, do you need anything?"
"Yeah, some Pitocin would be nice. Think you can sneak some out for us?"
"I don't think that would be smart, John. Besides, it can't be much longer. When did Dr. Coburn say she planned to induce?"
Randi spoke up from the couch she sprawled out on.
"Four days, ten hours, twenty seven minutes and thirty nine seconds."
"It'll happen, just be patient Randi. See you, John."
The Chinese woman smiled, turned and walked out the door, leaving the couple alone. John walked over to the couch, and sat down on the floor beside his wife. He held her hand, and suggested that they do something.
"What?" Randi replied. "I just want to lay here in my misery. How do women do this six or seven times? We strongly need to reconsider having anymore. Could you massage my feet?"
John laughed at her pitiful state, and picked up her feet, and sat down in their place on the couch. He began to rub them, when Randi decided what she wanted to do.
"Hey, baby, we never watched the video of our wedding. Remember-we got it but never had time to watch it. Find it for me please."
John subserviently did as his wife commanded, and found the videotape in the bottom of the entertainment armoire. He put the tape in the VCR, and resumed his post as foot masseuse.
The video came on, and the couple watched the ceremony, silently remembering how they felt in those moments. After the ceremony, the cameraman cut to the reception. What Randi and John did not realize was that the all the guests were given an opportunity to say something to them. When this started, Randi sluggishly sat up, and changed positions and leaned her head on John's shoulder. He put his arm around her, and they proceeded to watch their friends comment on their pairing.
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ABBY: John and Randi- I could not be happier for you. The ceremony was perfect, just like you two.
LUKA: What she said, and Congratulations!
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DAVE: I still can't believe that you chose him over me, Randi. I'm hurt. What does he have that I don't. I mean, besides money, a job (thank you Festus), nice cars, several mansions, boyish good looks-Oh hell, I'd marry him too! Just kidding, you guys. Congratulations!
~~~~
The couple cracked up at their former co-workers comment.
"He'd better be joking," John said emphatically.
He looked at the screen, and saw who was next. The smile faded from his face.
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GRAMPS: Randi, John, I think you are both wonderful people. And you are perfect for one another. You remind me so much of Millicent and I when we were first together. She was watching toady, and she is very happy. She knew that you two were meant for one another. Randi, you became the granddaughter that we never had, and John, she loved you so much. I love you both.
~~~~
Randi took hold of her husband's hand. He had not been expecting that, and it hit him that those words were the last he would ever hear come out of his grandfather's mouth.
John somehow returned to a more normal state of mind, when he saw who was next.
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DOUG (obviously affected by the alcohol in his system): I told you before, Randi, and I'll tell you again. Keep a leash on him, a short one! Oh, yeah. Good luck on married life. You'll need it.
CAROL: I know that you two will be happy together. Best of luck!
DOUG: Cheers!
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KERRY: I know that I don't always show it, but I really do appreciate all that you both do at work. I can see through your interaction in the work place, that you really do love one another, and that your bond is special. Keep up the good work, and I'll see you both in a week.
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CHUNY: We love you guys! Congratulations. And I do, by the way, take credit for getting you to together. Remember that I turned you down, Carter. So you're welcome!
HELEH: We knew you were going to scoop up someone from the ER one day, Carter. You picked well. You two bring out the best in one another. Randi, we love you, girl.
MALIK: Best of wishes to my friends. Randi, now that you are married, it doesn't mean that you are going to stop wearing those cute little midriffs in the summer time, does it? (Heleh hits him on the back) Ow! Sorry about that. Have fun on the honeymoon!
~~~~
John looked at Randi.
"Guess I found one way to keep you from wearing those things." He patted her bulging belly.
"I will be back to normal by the time summer comes, smarty." She playfully proceeded to hit him with a nearby pillow.
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PETER: Hey man, you have grown up a lot since that first day in the ER when you could not even start an IV. Now you've gone and gotten married. You got a wonderful girl, and you can start an IV! Good for you!
CLEO: Randi, everything was beautiful. Congrats you two.
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SUSAN: I know that I was not here when you two started going together, but I must say that I was pleasantly surprised when I returned. You are right for each other. And Randi, I have the names of all the women that he dated while I was in the ER the first time around, so if you ever need to find out about the past, you know where to find the answers! Love you both! (Blows the camera a kiss)
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ELIZABETH: You are so lovely together, and I wish you all the happiness in the world. I wish you the love that we have. Best of luck.
MARK: There is an old saying that says 'Love as if you will live forever, live as if you will die today'. I know this to be true. I see true love in your eyes, and know that it will only grow in the future. You only live once, and it makes it a lot easier when you have someone to love.
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Mark's words made both John and Randi think back to his funeral. Even after many months, it was still hard to comprehend that he was not going to show up in the middle of a trauma, and save the patient. They still missed him.
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ROMANO: Hey, Rich boy and Gum girl get married. Yeah, I knew that there was more going on down in that cesspool affectionately known as the ER, than just medicine. Just hear this. I don't want to be called down there because of lack of doctors and find you two working on the art of procreation in exam one. Do I make myself clear? Oh yeah, and Congratulations, or whatever.
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JOHN, JR.: Son, I know that I don't always show it, but I am proud of all that you do, and the choices that you make. You have made a wonderful life decision today, by making Randi your wife. I know that she'll make you happy. Cherish that, but because it is a rare thing to find a true, lasting love. I think you have found one. I love you both.
~~~~
They sat through many more well wishes and congratulations, laughing and thinking back. That day had been perfect by so was this one-sitting together waiting for their baby to arrive.
Finally, the words "The End" flashed onto the screen.
"Well, that's it."
"That's a really good thing."
"Why do you say that?"
"Because now you have to get me to the hospital. My water just broke."
****
I know that this was a very different type of a chapter, but I loved writing it. It was fun deciding what each person would say at their friends wedding. I really hope that you enjoy reading this, because I am considering doing a story that is told in nothing but video flashbacks. What do you think? Let me know how you feel about this idea, and let me know your feelings on the story at my email address: short_and_sweet_4201@yahoo.com
Also, feel free to Review on ff.net.
*Hugs, ya'll*
Archive: Ask-I'll let you know
Disclaimer: I do not own these characters: they belong to NBC and Warner Brothers and Michael Crichton
This is an alternate ending to "Thy Will Be Done." What if John asked someone else first? This is a story of what could have happened had one thing changed and the effects that it could have had on the lives of those on the ER.
The Carter's reminisce. Old Friends. Late friends. Glimpses of the past.
****
The next seven months passed by uneventfully. John and Randi decided not to find out the sex of the baby. They felt that they had the perfect names, so either way, it did not matter. As long as the baby was healthy.
Randi's due date came and went, and John was driving her crazy. Anything was driving her crazy; she just wanted to get this basketball out of her stomach. Besides the swollen ankles and sore back, she was constantly hot. The air conditioning was on in January.
John, who acclimated himself to the temperature by continually wearing his wool coat, was as nervous as a cat. He knew that Randi had done so well in her pregnancy up until then, but that she was getting tired of it. He did everything he could to make her comfortable, and Jing Mei came by occasionally to check on them, and to keep Randi company if her husband was at work.
"John, Randi, before I go, do you need anything?"
"Yeah, some Pitocin would be nice. Think you can sneak some out for us?"
"I don't think that would be smart, John. Besides, it can't be much longer. When did Dr. Coburn say she planned to induce?"
Randi spoke up from the couch she sprawled out on.
"Four days, ten hours, twenty seven minutes and thirty nine seconds."
"It'll happen, just be patient Randi. See you, John."
The Chinese woman smiled, turned and walked out the door, leaving the couple alone. John walked over to the couch, and sat down on the floor beside his wife. He held her hand, and suggested that they do something.
"What?" Randi replied. "I just want to lay here in my misery. How do women do this six or seven times? We strongly need to reconsider having anymore. Could you massage my feet?"
John laughed at her pitiful state, and picked up her feet, and sat down in their place on the couch. He began to rub them, when Randi decided what she wanted to do.
"Hey, baby, we never watched the video of our wedding. Remember-we got it but never had time to watch it. Find it for me please."
John subserviently did as his wife commanded, and found the videotape in the bottom of the entertainment armoire. He put the tape in the VCR, and resumed his post as foot masseuse.
The video came on, and the couple watched the ceremony, silently remembering how they felt in those moments. After the ceremony, the cameraman cut to the reception. What Randi and John did not realize was that the all the guests were given an opportunity to say something to them. When this started, Randi sluggishly sat up, and changed positions and leaned her head on John's shoulder. He put his arm around her, and they proceeded to watch their friends comment on their pairing.
~~~~
ABBY: John and Randi- I could not be happier for you. The ceremony was perfect, just like you two.
LUKA: What she said, and Congratulations!
~~~~
DAVE: I still can't believe that you chose him over me, Randi. I'm hurt. What does he have that I don't. I mean, besides money, a job (thank you Festus), nice cars, several mansions, boyish good looks-Oh hell, I'd marry him too! Just kidding, you guys. Congratulations!
~~~~
The couple cracked up at their former co-workers comment.
"He'd better be joking," John said emphatically.
He looked at the screen, and saw who was next. The smile faded from his face.
~~~~
GRAMPS: Randi, John, I think you are both wonderful people. And you are perfect for one another. You remind me so much of Millicent and I when we were first together. She was watching toady, and she is very happy. She knew that you two were meant for one another. Randi, you became the granddaughter that we never had, and John, she loved you so much. I love you both.
~~~~
Randi took hold of her husband's hand. He had not been expecting that, and it hit him that those words were the last he would ever hear come out of his grandfather's mouth.
John somehow returned to a more normal state of mind, when he saw who was next.
~~~~
DOUG (obviously affected by the alcohol in his system): I told you before, Randi, and I'll tell you again. Keep a leash on him, a short one! Oh, yeah. Good luck on married life. You'll need it.
CAROL: I know that you two will be happy together. Best of luck!
DOUG: Cheers!
~~~~
KERRY: I know that I don't always show it, but I really do appreciate all that you both do at work. I can see through your interaction in the work place, that you really do love one another, and that your bond is special. Keep up the good work, and I'll see you both in a week.
~~~~
CHUNY: We love you guys! Congratulations. And I do, by the way, take credit for getting you to together. Remember that I turned you down, Carter. So you're welcome!
HELEH: We knew you were going to scoop up someone from the ER one day, Carter. You picked well. You two bring out the best in one another. Randi, we love you, girl.
MALIK: Best of wishes to my friends. Randi, now that you are married, it doesn't mean that you are going to stop wearing those cute little midriffs in the summer time, does it? (Heleh hits him on the back) Ow! Sorry about that. Have fun on the honeymoon!
~~~~
John looked at Randi.
"Guess I found one way to keep you from wearing those things." He patted her bulging belly.
"I will be back to normal by the time summer comes, smarty." She playfully proceeded to hit him with a nearby pillow.
~~~~
PETER: Hey man, you have grown up a lot since that first day in the ER when you could not even start an IV. Now you've gone and gotten married. You got a wonderful girl, and you can start an IV! Good for you!
CLEO: Randi, everything was beautiful. Congrats you two.
~~~~
SUSAN: I know that I was not here when you two started going together, but I must say that I was pleasantly surprised when I returned. You are right for each other. And Randi, I have the names of all the women that he dated while I was in the ER the first time around, so if you ever need to find out about the past, you know where to find the answers! Love you both! (Blows the camera a kiss)
~~~~
ELIZABETH: You are so lovely together, and I wish you all the happiness in the world. I wish you the love that we have. Best of luck.
MARK: There is an old saying that says 'Love as if you will live forever, live as if you will die today'. I know this to be true. I see true love in your eyes, and know that it will only grow in the future. You only live once, and it makes it a lot easier when you have someone to love.
~~~~
Mark's words made both John and Randi think back to his funeral. Even after many months, it was still hard to comprehend that he was not going to show up in the middle of a trauma, and save the patient. They still missed him.
~~~~
ROMANO: Hey, Rich boy and Gum girl get married. Yeah, I knew that there was more going on down in that cesspool affectionately known as the ER, than just medicine. Just hear this. I don't want to be called down there because of lack of doctors and find you two working on the art of procreation in exam one. Do I make myself clear? Oh yeah, and Congratulations, or whatever.
~~~~
JOHN, JR.: Son, I know that I don't always show it, but I am proud of all that you do, and the choices that you make. You have made a wonderful life decision today, by making Randi your wife. I know that she'll make you happy. Cherish that, but because it is a rare thing to find a true, lasting love. I think you have found one. I love you both.
~~~~
They sat through many more well wishes and congratulations, laughing and thinking back. That day had been perfect by so was this one-sitting together waiting for their baby to arrive.
Finally, the words "The End" flashed onto the screen.
"Well, that's it."
"That's a really good thing."
"Why do you say that?"
"Because now you have to get me to the hospital. My water just broke."
****
I know that this was a very different type of a chapter, but I loved writing it. It was fun deciding what each person would say at their friends wedding. I really hope that you enjoy reading this, because I am considering doing a story that is told in nothing but video flashbacks. What do you think? Let me know how you feel about this idea, and let me know your feelings on the story at my email address: short_and_sweet_4201@yahoo.com
Also, feel free to Review on ff.net.
*Hugs, ya'll*