Author's Note: I had to make some changes to this fic, coz it occurred 2 me
that if (as I said) it was set after Secrets & Lies, Mark would still be
alive. Its annoyed me slightly because it means I have to change the sequel
but. . . there's only a couple of little changes. Expect the sequel soon!
xx
Chapter 4 - If I asked you a question. . .
A year has passed. What a year it's been. As the snow falls lightly out on the streets of Chicago, a party is being held in the Carter Mansion. The ER's Christmas party. Dresses, high heels, suits. . .what a difference it makes.
Abby stood talking to Susan and Mark. Her red dress swished around her knees and accentuated her deep brown hair. Susan was distracted by one thing - Abby's hands kept resting on her stomach, smoothing out the satiny fabric excessively. She began to form an opinion in her mind - Abby couldn't be. . .could she?
'Hey Ab, can I ask you something?' Susan eventually asks.
'Uhh sure Susan, fire away' Abby replies, slightly puzzled at the seriousness of Susan's expression. 'What's up?'
'This is going to sound completely absurd if I'm wrong but. . .are you-'
'Susan do you mind if I borrow my gorgeous girlfriend for a moment?' John interrupts, catching Abby round the waist, making her laugh. Mark is standing looking puzzled, as he realises what Susan was about to ask.
'Sure go ahead. I wanna talk to you later Abby' Susan says, catching Mark's eye. Abby turns to face John.
'What's up?' she asks, playfully tugging on his jacket.
'Come with me' John says, taking her hand and leading her out onto the balcony.
'John what's going on?' Abby asks, a slightly nervous smile crossing her face. He smiles, pulling her towards him, his hands resting on her lower back.
'You look completely stunning tonight, you know that?' he asks her. Abby laughs softly.
'And you brought me out here to tell me that?' she teases.
'No! I have something to ask you' John explains.
'Well go on then, ask away'
'Ok I. . .' John looks really nervous and Abby can't help smiling - he hardly ever shows his nervousness. 'I dunno. . .I had a whole speech planned but it somehow doesn't seem right now'
'Just say whatever you feel' Abby replies. 'I tell you what, you ask me whatever it is you're trying to ask me, and I'll tell you. . .well something that'll make you really happy'
John pauses, taking a curious look at Abby, and considering what she's said before taking a deep breath and saying softly 'Abby you're everything to me. . . I love you so much. You make everything complete'
He stops again, and before Abby knows what's happening he's taken a small black box out of his jacket and is down on one knee. As Abby realises the significance of this gesture, her hand flies to her mouth and tears flood into her eyes.
'What I'm trying to say is. . .Abby will you marry me?' John whispers, looking right up into her eyes. She catches her breath and reaches out a hand to touch his face, nodding.
Abby crouches down, the tears falling freely down her face now. 'Yes' she whispers as John slips the beautiful ring on her finger. Suddenly she's laughing and crying as she leans forward to kiss him. 'I love you' she murmurs against his lips.
'You're amazing Abby' John says as they stand up and he pulls her towards him.
'Ok my turn now' Abby whispers, still slightly breathless. 'I. . .how would you feel about putting the wedding off for a while. . .say. . .nine months?' she suggests, waiting for what she's said to sink in.
'Are you trying to tell me you're?' John trails off in complete amazement.
'We're gonna have a baby John'
************
People inside watched the entire interaction between John and Abby. Susan, Deb, Chuni, Malik, Mark, Elizabeth Kerry, Romano (out of pure curiosity!) all crowded around the door.
They watched as John got down on one knee. They watched as Abby agreed, they watched as she told him something which clearly left him shocked. They watched as John's hands rested on her stomach, and everyone put two and two together.
It's funny how things work out sometimes. For two years Abby and John dodged around their feelings for one another. Then they took a chance on love. Neither could guarantee that it would work. Neither had the power to change the course of events. Their relationship rested in the hands of fate.
But things have worked out. They're happy. They've got the rest of their lives together, with a beautiful baby. Sometimes life really can be perfect. But you'll never know until you take a chance.
THE END
Well, there you go. My first fic finished. I hope you all enjoyed it, please RnR! Now, I need some ideas for the next story! Hmmm. . . I promise you'll be the first to read it (whenever that may be!)
Thanks for all the great reviews!
Sarah xXx
Chapter 4 - If I asked you a question. . .
A year has passed. What a year it's been. As the snow falls lightly out on the streets of Chicago, a party is being held in the Carter Mansion. The ER's Christmas party. Dresses, high heels, suits. . .what a difference it makes.
Abby stood talking to Susan and Mark. Her red dress swished around her knees and accentuated her deep brown hair. Susan was distracted by one thing - Abby's hands kept resting on her stomach, smoothing out the satiny fabric excessively. She began to form an opinion in her mind - Abby couldn't be. . .could she?
'Hey Ab, can I ask you something?' Susan eventually asks.
'Uhh sure Susan, fire away' Abby replies, slightly puzzled at the seriousness of Susan's expression. 'What's up?'
'This is going to sound completely absurd if I'm wrong but. . .are you-'
'Susan do you mind if I borrow my gorgeous girlfriend for a moment?' John interrupts, catching Abby round the waist, making her laugh. Mark is standing looking puzzled, as he realises what Susan was about to ask.
'Sure go ahead. I wanna talk to you later Abby' Susan says, catching Mark's eye. Abby turns to face John.
'What's up?' she asks, playfully tugging on his jacket.
'Come with me' John says, taking her hand and leading her out onto the balcony.
'John what's going on?' Abby asks, a slightly nervous smile crossing her face. He smiles, pulling her towards him, his hands resting on her lower back.
'You look completely stunning tonight, you know that?' he asks her. Abby laughs softly.
'And you brought me out here to tell me that?' she teases.
'No! I have something to ask you' John explains.
'Well go on then, ask away'
'Ok I. . .' John looks really nervous and Abby can't help smiling - he hardly ever shows his nervousness. 'I dunno. . .I had a whole speech planned but it somehow doesn't seem right now'
'Just say whatever you feel' Abby replies. 'I tell you what, you ask me whatever it is you're trying to ask me, and I'll tell you. . .well something that'll make you really happy'
John pauses, taking a curious look at Abby, and considering what she's said before taking a deep breath and saying softly 'Abby you're everything to me. . . I love you so much. You make everything complete'
He stops again, and before Abby knows what's happening he's taken a small black box out of his jacket and is down on one knee. As Abby realises the significance of this gesture, her hand flies to her mouth and tears flood into her eyes.
'What I'm trying to say is. . .Abby will you marry me?' John whispers, looking right up into her eyes. She catches her breath and reaches out a hand to touch his face, nodding.
Abby crouches down, the tears falling freely down her face now. 'Yes' she whispers as John slips the beautiful ring on her finger. Suddenly she's laughing and crying as she leans forward to kiss him. 'I love you' she murmurs against his lips.
'You're amazing Abby' John says as they stand up and he pulls her towards him.
'Ok my turn now' Abby whispers, still slightly breathless. 'I. . .how would you feel about putting the wedding off for a while. . .say. . .nine months?' she suggests, waiting for what she's said to sink in.
'Are you trying to tell me you're?' John trails off in complete amazement.
'We're gonna have a baby John'
************
People inside watched the entire interaction between John and Abby. Susan, Deb, Chuni, Malik, Mark, Elizabeth Kerry, Romano (out of pure curiosity!) all crowded around the door.
They watched as John got down on one knee. They watched as Abby agreed, they watched as she told him something which clearly left him shocked. They watched as John's hands rested on her stomach, and everyone put two and two together.
It's funny how things work out sometimes. For two years Abby and John dodged around their feelings for one another. Then they took a chance on love. Neither could guarantee that it would work. Neither had the power to change the course of events. Their relationship rested in the hands of fate.
But things have worked out. They're happy. They've got the rest of their lives together, with a beautiful baby. Sometimes life really can be perfect. But you'll never know until you take a chance.
THE END
Well, there you go. My first fic finished. I hope you all enjoyed it, please RnR! Now, I need some ideas for the next story! Hmmm. . . I promise you'll be the first to read it (whenever that may be!)
Thanks for all the great reviews!
Sarah xXx