When I Need You The Most

Chapter 7

Carter put his hand on Abby's face, as they kissed for a second time. So many thoughts were going through his mind at that moment. He couldn't believe that Abby and him were finally kissing each other after 2 years of waiting. Abby looked into Carter's eyes, and she knew that she did the right thing

"Carter, what just happened here?" asked Abby as she sat down on the bench.

Carter then went and sat next to her.

 "Abby, I have wanted this to happen for such a long time, but it just couldn't," he said delicately. "Why did you go out with Susan?" asked Abby softly, not realizing what she just asked.

"Abby, I just couldn't date you right after your break- up with Luka, and Susan was there, but it could never work out because I was still in love with you, but I didn't realize that until someone helped me realize it." Abby smiled softly.

"John…" But before she could say anything her pager

went off. "I'm sorry John, but I have to go back to the ER, but we really

need to talk about this." she said as she walked away. Carter watched as

she left the lakeside, and he couldn't believe how he felt after kissing her. But how does Abby feel? thought Carter to himself. Hopefully she feels the same way. He thought. He was getting a little nervous.

**

Later that night,

  "Carter…" said Abby softly. Carter turned around, and saw Abby standing front of him. "Do you think we could talk now?" asked Abby softly. "Sure, I just have a patient to look at, how about if I meet you in 10 minutes at Doc Magoos." said Carter softly. "Sure, I'll see you then," said Abby as she walked into the lounge.

  About 15 minutes later,

Abby was sitting at Doc Magoos when Carter walked in. "Sorry I'm late," said Carter softly as he sat down.

"John… we really need to talk about that kiss," said Abby delicately.

"Abby, I'm really sorry, I shouldn't have done that, you just found that about Brian's trial."

 "John, I'm not sorry that we kissed, actually I have been wanting this for such a long time," said Abby as she took Carter's hand. "Really," smiled Carter.' I thought that I

was over you when I started dating Susan, but I wasn't, and that is why I

broke up with Susan, I only want you Abby. Abby looked up at Carter,

smiling softly. Was this really happening?

Carter took Abby's hand. "I will help you through the trial, and everything that happens after that, you are not alone anymore."Oh John "smiled Abby as she leaned over and kissed Carter. She knew that everything will be okay as long as they were

together.

***

 The next day,

 Abby walked into the lounge, and saw Carter sitting reading some charts. "John…" said Abby softly. Carter looked up, and saw Abby, and smiled. "Abby," he said as he got up from his chair. "So when are you off?" asked Abby as she opened her locker. "In about 3 hours," said Carter softly." Why?" "I just thought my boyfriend would like to spend some

time with me." Abby said with a shy smile. Carter chuckled softly. "Of

course I do," laughed Carter. Kerry then entered the lounge." Carter, why

did you trade shifts with Jing Mei for tomorrow?" "Kerry, something came up

that I needed to do," said Carter "Oh, okay," she said as she left the

lounge, Abby looked at Carter." You didn't have to change shifts; I will be

fine on my own."

 He looked at Abby." I told you that I would be there for

you when you have to testify, and I mean it," said Carter as he held her

tightly. Abby couldn't believe how wonderful he was. She was afraid to

testify, but she knew that with Carter's support she will be fine. "But

let's just hope I don't have to say I was drunk, I don't know how Carter would

take it if he found out that I started drinking again. Abby thought to

herself as she stood embraced in Carter's strong arms.

To be continued!!!