Disclaimer: I do not own ER, nor do I own any of its characters. although I wish I had me a Carter and a George Clooney/Doug Ross

This chapter is NOT finished. : )

Andrea awoke in a daze, her head fuzzy from the anesthesia. She rubbed a hand over her eyes as they tried to adjust to the poorly lit room. She saw someone leaning over her and felt a hand on her face.

"Hey, kiddo,"

"Doug. " Andrea said groggily. "You made it," she smiled a little.

Doug Ross smiled warmly at her and stroked her hair as he sat down on the bed. "How you doing, kiddo?" he asked softly, his voice full of compassion.

"I've been better."

"Yeah." Doug trailed off.

"How are you? Andy asked him.

"I'm doing fine." he examined the cuts on her face.

"How're Carol and the girls?"

"They're doing great. Tess and Kate miss you," he smiled. "And Carol sends her love." He looked at her with sad eyes. "They may come see you, kid."

Andrea smiled. "I'd like that."