Chapter 11
" When I Need You The Most"
Abby couldn't believe that she just told Carter how she felt about him. She took a deep breath and sat down next to Carter.
"Abby," Carter began, but Abby stopped him before he could say anything.
"I have to say something first. I know that I should have told you about the drinking a long time ago, but I didn't and I wish I could take it back, but I can't and," Abby then took Carter's hand in hers. "I don't want to lose you because of it, I want to be with you, John Carter." Abby then leaned over and kissed Carter fully on the lips.
"But I don't know if that is enough or if our relationship is over," Abby said sadly looking down at their locked fingers. Carter lifted Abby's chin and looked into her beautiful hazel eyes.
"I have done a lot of thinking about us, Abby, and I want to be with you, too. I just..... Don't lie to me ever again, Abby." Carter said softly. Abby smiled and lifted her hand and touched Carter's cheek.
"I won't," she smiled. Abby's pager then went off. She looked down and groaned.
"I have to go back to work now." she said as she stood up. She sighed. Carter got up from the bench and knew that everything was going to be okay. Abby and him had a lot to deal with, but they would get through it, together Abby took a few steps away from him, heading back to the hospital.
"I love you too," Carter blurt out. Abby stopped dead in her tracks and turned around with a huge smile on her face. Carter walked closer to her and pulled her into a loving embrace.
"I'll walk back with you," smiled Carter. Abby smiled looking up at him.
"Okay," said Abby as they headed back to work.
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Later that night, Abby was at her locker getting her jacket on when Susan entered.
"Hi," she said. Abby turned around and smiled.
"Hey. How is your shift going?" Abby asked. Susan shrugged.
"It's going.....So, I guess that you and Carter have sorted everything out," she asked with a slight smile.
"How did you figure that out?" asked Abby as she sat down on the couch looking up at Susan.
"Carter was happier when he came back from his break, so I just thought that.... Why? Am I wrong?" Susan asked with a look. Abby chuckled as she looked at her friend.
"No! No, we have sort everything out," Abby smiled. Susan smiled brightly and hugged Abby.
"Good! I'm happy for the both of you," Susan smiled. Abby pulled away from her and smiled.
"Thanks. That really means a lot, Susan. You are a great friend," Abby said with a smile. Carter then entered the lounge.
"What were you two talking about?" he asked curiously eyeing each of the women.
"Oh, nothing much," laughed Susan.
"Are you getting off now?" asked Carter glancing at Abby as he opened his locker.
"Yeah," Abby said as she walked to Carter. Abby was so happy that Carter and her were back together. Susan looked at her two best friends and could see that they needed some time alone. She smiled and quietly walked out of the lounge.
"Why do you want to know when I get off?" grinned Abby as she leaned over and kissed Carter.
"I just thought we could go to your place," Carter said. Abby smiled.
"Sure, I'll get my jacket,"
"Susan, we are going to go now. Thanks for...." said Abby as she turned around, and saw that Susan was gone.
"I wonder where she went?" Abby asked looking back at her boyfriend with a confused look. Carter shrugged.
"I guess she realize that we need some time alone," Carter said as he put his arms around Abby,
"Yeah I guess she did"
"Come on, let's go,"
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Later, Abby and Carter were cuddled on her couch, watching a movie.
"Why did you have to pick such a click flick?" Carter asked in a slight groan. Abby glanced at him and started laughing.
"It is called a romantic comedy" she laughed as she put her arms around Carter.
"Oh sorry," laughed Carter as he leaned over and kissed Abby. She looked at Carter, she thought that they were over just a few hours ago, but now she was in the arms of the man that she loves. They were given a second chance at love, and she wasn't going to ruin it.
To be continued!!!