A/N: Ok, had to make you wait for Carter's response. If you haven't noticed, this is from Carter's POV. I also forgot to put my disclaimer so here it is

Disclaimer: I don't own ER or any of the characters, I'm just borrowing them for a little while. I'll give um back, I promise.

I also am sorry if my story sounds like anyone else's. Any similarities are strictly coincidence. And now, back to the story...

"Abby, honey, I thought about this too. I'm not trying to change you and frankly, I don't want you to change. You are the person I have fallen deeply in love with, not anyone else but you. And do you really want me to walk away, right now? Because if you do, I will. As much as it'll kill me, I will for you. So if you really do, tell me because I love you and I will do anything in my power to make you happy. And if that means leaving, I guess I'll do it."

"You know I don't want you to go but, just think of all the better women you could have instead of me."

"Abby, listen to me, you are THE best woman I could have. Out of everyone in the world, I would choose you every time. You are the one that I want, the one and only. I think we are soul mates. Why can't you see it? Or try and listen to what I'm saying at least. If you really love me, then why won't you at least listen?"

"I am listening but there are better women and..."

"Stop, just stop. I love you and no one else. To me, you are the best woman I could have. YOU ARE THE ONE I WANT! I LOVE YOU! WHY DON"T YOU SEE THAT!?" Ok, I don't know where that came from...

"Shhh...you'll wake up the neighbors. I can see but..."

Why must she be so stubborn? I can't listen to this anymore so I stop her the only way I can; I lean forward and pull her into the most passionate kiss that we've ever shared, the most passionate kiss I've ever had actually. At first she was surprised, almost stunned, but then started to kiss back. After what seemed like forever, we both reluctantly pulled back, practically gasping for air. Then I just held her in my arms on the couch. God, she feels so right in my arms. I love this woman. I want this woman. I need this woman...

"Carter?"

"Yeah?"

"I love you."

"I love you too." I need her. Saying it just wasn't enough, I had to make love to Abby and by the look of things, the feeling was mutual. We sat there for a little while longer until I just couldn't take it any longer. We were both finally ready. Again, I surprise her with a kiss, not as long and passionate but long enough to get her where I wanted her. And right as I was about to tell her, she whispered in my ear, "I need you, John." and with that we made our way into the bedroom. And contrary to popular belief, that was the first time we had sex, but it was definitely not the last. That was probably the best night of my life and I wouldn't have rather shared it with anyone else. Abby and I together just feels so right, there's no denying it. And Abby felt it too, as much as she was trying to "talk some sense into me", she just couldn't do it anymore. She finally realized how much she really does need me as I had realized earlier. I love her, I want her, I need her. Now I must ask for her hand in marriage. Now how to do it... Last time I rented the whole stupid place out and I didn't even ask her! What did she say again, 'I don't think people really ever change but I know what you mean.' or something like that. What exactly did she mean? And why did it scare me so much? Gotta ask her about that. Well, in a way it's better because she probably wouldn't have said yes. But since then, our relationship has been through some tough things and that's proof our love is strong. And not to mention the fact that she feels so right in my arms. There's only one way to explain it, we must be soul mates. I only hope that she knows that. But she must, you can't miss it. Well, at least I still have the ring. The ring! Oh God, it's in the bathroom with her! I have to get it! "Abby, can I come in?"

"Yeah, I'm about to get in the shower. What to join me?"

If I say no and grab my shirt, she'll know something's up. Ok, I could use a shower, especially one with Abby... "Sure!"

"Ok... C'mon, the water's fine."

"I'm coming, I'm coming!" It's just, 24 hours ago I was in Africa with Luka and now, now I've told Abby how I feel, had Abby tell me how she feels, had sex with Abby, and am getting in the shower with her. A lot can change in 24 hours.

"Oooh...the water's hot, just like you."

"Stop it Carter."

"Oh and I have a question, you know how we're going to be gossiped about, well, what are we going to tell them?"

"Let's leave it up to their imaginations."

"You naughty thing."

"I know."