Here is chapter number four sorry it took so long to post, I've been pretty buisy with getting shit for Christmas; but anyways here it is so ENJOY!!! R&R PLEASE!!





Carter had barely begun to nod off when he heard the alarm sounding, it was quickly silenced by Abby. He tried to turn back over before she saw he was awake but was caught in the act.

"Hey" she nuzzled to his back and let out a deep sigh,"You were talking in your sleep Carter".

Carter was alittle confused he didn't even think he had been asleep long enough to dream never mind talk in his sleep.

"Really, what did I say"

"You said help me" she slowly ran her fingers up and down his arm.

"Lets make some coffee" Carter slid out from her grip and walked to the kitchen, standing so quickly had made his head spin and he was forced to stop and steady himself on the kitchen table.

"You all right" Abby was now standing behind him.

Carter didn't reply, just pulled out a chair and slowly sat down. Abby let it slide and walked to the coffee pot. Carter watched as she removed the used coffee grounds throwing the contents in the sink, and filling it with fresh ones. She flicked the on button and turned to face Carter, she grabbed a near by chair and sat beside him.

"Well, who was she?"

This question caught Carter off guard, he though they would dance around the issue alittle longer before that came up.

"A friend, I new her when I was a kid. She lived next door to me, I haven't seen her for three years." Carter's breath was caught in his chest for a moment as he thought of her.

"I'm Sorry.....Are you ok?" she placed her hand on his knee.

Carter heard the concern in her voice and tried to change the subject,"Look the coffees done"

"Carter"

so he lied,"I'm fine"

Abby glanced at the clock,"Oh shit, I'm late Carter I have to get to work; unless you want me to call in?"

"No, No go to work I have a shift alittle later anyway; really I'm ok" he tried to look convincing.

"Are you sure, come on we'll make muffins" she joked

Carter was forced to smile"Yes I'm sure, go I'll see you later".

Abby gave up instead running to the bathroom to through on some close and brush her teeth. She stumbled her way to the door sliding her feet into her shoes,"Come hear" she pulled Carter out of the chair raping her arms around him.

Carter slid his arms back grabbing his car keys of the counter,"Here, take my car;I'll take the El". Abby gently kissed him taking the keys from him, she cupped his face in her hands and starred in his eyes,"Are you sure your alright". He shook his head 'yes' and she turned to walk away.

"I love you"

"I love you too"

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It had been an hour since Abby left and Carter was driving himself crazy. When she left he had gotten up, brushed his teeth, brushed his hair and got dressed. Since then he had been sitting in the same chair starring at the wall, his mind was racing. He couldn't stand it a minute longer, he would go to work early; 'I can atleast get some charts done' he thought to himself. Heading towards the closet and grabbing his old coat,due to the fact that his current coat had been left in his locker yesterday. He walked out the door and made his way to the El. It had stopped raining but there still was a sharp chill in the air it didn't effect Carter. His mind was still racing with thoughts of blood and Vicky,Lucy,Bobby and Chase. He tried to concentrate but he couldn't shake it, it was as if he was watching a movie and someone was holding his eyes open. He saw the El approaching and as soon as the doors openened he darted in finding the first seat as the train began to move. Beads of sweat were pouring down his face, he felt as if everyone was staring at him now. The train slowly began to stop and as soon as the doors opened he stood and walked out as quickly as his weakened legs would let him. The doors closed behind him and he watched as the Train began to move along down the track. When it was out of site he turned and was shocked to read these words 'West Long Station'

"Oh shit! I got off at the wrong fuckin stop, God Dammit!!!" he cursed loudly although there was no one around to here.

Carter began to walk towards the street frustrated in himself. Seeing the cars passing by ahead he took a short cut between two buildings instead of taking the stairs; in hope to quickly hail a taxi. He was stopped in his tracks when he felt a sharp blow to the back of his neck. He slumped quickly to the ground, his neck and shoulders burned and his head was filled with a sharp pain. He felt hands in his pockets and then a deathly chill as his coat was removed. The whole world was spinning, struggling he lifted his hand to touch the back of his head when brought back to his eyes it was covered in blood. Carter's whole body froze and suddenly an image of Lucy on Valentine's Day lying beside him was clear as day. He tried to scream but barely mustered a whisper moments later everything went black.







**I hope you liked it I'll get the next chapter up soon**