Title: Here We Go Again.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything etc...

Author: Geana A.K.A. GeanaBeana

Rating: PG-13

Spoilers: Nope.

***Please Read and Review; this is my very first fanfic. I would really like to know how I am doing. Even though I have yet to get a response from the last chapter, I wanted to go ahead and continue with chapter 4. But any and all comments would be greatly appreciated!***

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Chapter 4

Eric, who had completely lost track of time; crept back into the house around 3:00 in the morning. The time on the clock startled him, as he thought it could be no later then midnight. He sat on the couch relieved that he had obtained the one thing that could end his life quickly and somewhat painlessly. His thoughts were no longer flooded with guilt; rather they were filled with plans of suicide. "Nothing is standing in my way anymore." He thought to himself... "No more excuses."

He had contemplating never returning to Abby's apartment that night. He could have ended it as quickly as the gun had been placed in his hands. "But that's selfish." He knew that Abby would blame herself if he never said goodbye, or at least left a note explaining his actions. "I will do both" he thought... "I owe her that much... I will say goodbye and I will write her a note to explain that none of this is her fault."

Not so warm memories of the past filtered through his head, he remembered that Abby had been there for him always. No matter what she was by his side. Tears streamed down his face as he sat there alone on the couch. Suddenly he felt very ashamed about his recent actions towards his sister. He had not said a kind word to her since he had returned. He pulled the gun out of his bag and admired it. "Maybe I am just trying to take the easy way out like I always do" he thought to himself. "If I tell Abby she would forgive me for my actions... she would find a way to make it all better."

With the sudden realization that he could get through anything with Abby by his side he put the gun away. "I will get rid of this tomorrow... and then I will tell Abby." was his final conclusion.

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Abby's alarm went off at 5:00 in the morning. She reached her hand to the alarm clock, and without looking managed to disable the irritating sound. "I don't want to get up" she said to herself. All of a sudden she felt movement on the bed and opened her eyes to see the culprit. Rolling on his side to face her was none other then John Carter. She smiled as her thoughts went back to last night and the wonderful time they had shared together. "Hi beautiful" John said as he looked at her smiling face. "Hey" she said softly as she ran her fingers through his hair. "I would kiss you, but I have a bad case of morning breathe" she said trying not to breathe on him as she talked. "MM my favorite kind of kiss" he stated jokingly as he rolled on top of her and kissed her passionately.

When the kiss ended she looked at him wanting more but knowing that she would be late if she did not hurry. "I'm going to be late if I don't get out of this bed now" she said as he still hovered over her. He looked at her with the most consuming puppy dog eyes she had ever seen. "Alright" she conceded... "But we have to hurry."

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After there quick but unbelievable love making session they exited the apartment at the same time. Abby was relieved to see that Eric was home safe and sleeping soundly on the couch. "I'll drive you to work" Carter stated as they exited the building.

The short drive to the hospital was relatively quiet as they were both thinking about the wonderful relationship they had finally achieved.

"What time do you come in today?" Abby questioned while getting out of his jeep in the ambulance bay. "I'll be in at 8:00 this morning, so that means I get to see a lot more of you today," he said with a grin on his face. She smiled back as she leaned over giving him a quick kiss on the lips.

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Eric was still asleep when the phone rang at 11:00. He reached for the phone still half asleep. "Hello?" he said groggily. "Hey! It's Abby, sorry If I woke you. I was just calling to see if you would like to have lunch with me?"

"Yeah, that sounds good" he said waking up a bit more. "OK, well I can go to lunch anytime, so whenever you get here we can leave." "Ok, see you soon" was his response.

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Abby couldn't stop smiling as she set down the phone. He was finally starting to sound like her brother. "Maybe that time alone did him some good last night" she thought to herself. Finally everything was looking bright for the future. Her relationship with Carter couldn't be going any better, and now her brother was showing improvement.

She was so lost in her thoughts that she didn't even notice Carter walk up behind her. He placed his arms around her waist and planted soft kisses on her neck. "Everything ok?" he asked. "Everything is great" she replied back. "Eric is finally starting to be 'Eric' again" she said happily. "That's good." he said as he kissed her neck one final time.

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The ER, which had been dead all morning was still showing no signs of picking up. "I really enjoy days like this" Jerry commented behind the desk. Carter was sitting at the front desk catching up on a couple of charts, while Abby sat beside him waiting for Eric to arrive. Jerry was flipping through the channels on the television overhead. After finding nothing of interest, he reluctantly stopped on the news.

On the television was a blonde woman who appeared to be in her late 30's. She was commenting on a fire that had engulfed an entire block in a small New Jersey town. "In other news" she said... "The body of 22 year old Diana Murray has been found at a Roadside Inn just outside of New York City. The woman who had been reported missing since last Wednesday was found earlier this morning. According to the local authorities the woman's body had been there for a couple days. They have already issued a warrant for Eric Wyczenski, who had checked in with Mrs. Murray earlier this week. There is some speculation as to why Mr. Wyczenski disappeared but left all of his belongings including his wallet. The authorities do believe he was involved in some way. Please be on the look out for this man (Showing a picture of Eric) However, We would like to remind our viewers that if you see this man do not approach him. Please call the number listed on the screen.

"We take you now to our correspondent live at the Roadside Inn." she commented.

Abby stared at the television in shock. The news report had captured everyone's attention. Abby started to feel weak in the knees, she did not know how to digest the information she had just heard. The reporter continued to talk about the incident, but Abby could no longer hear it. Her mind was going a million miles a minute. Carter, who also stood staring at the television in shock; had been rendered speechless. Abby looked up to see her brother enter the emergency doors in front of her. "This can't be real, there is some mistake," she thought to herself... "my brother is not a murderer."

To Be Continued....

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