A sharp ray of sunlight hit Sara's eyes and she awoke from her deep slumber. She smiled as she recalled she had two days off from her hectic schedule in the ER. She got dressed, drank some juice and left to take her morning jog around the park.
If Susan had seen her, Sara would have to endure a lengthy speech about how her healthy lifestyle annoys the hell out of her. Luckily Susan had to work vampire hours at the ER and was therefore likely to be knocked out in the ER lounge at precisely this moment in time. Sara liked Susan and they'd spent last weekend together along with Abby bingeing on chocolate, shopping for bargains and sharing boyfriend horror stories.
She'd also found a close friend in Pratt. The cocky intern had become almost like a new brother and he acknowledged that too. He no longer attempted to crack on to Sara, but spoke to her like a sister. He understood what Sara's life is really like, whereas the rest of the ER staff were clueless, not that she wanted them to know. Especially not Carter. He was too caring and would worry too much if he ever found out. Carter was one of the nicest guys she'd ever met. Most guys who met her would have hidden agenda's but he didn't. She enjoyed spending days with him, she felt happy. An emotion that she hadn't felt for a long time. Tyrese had spoken to Sara a few weeks back telling her that she obviously had feelings more than friendship for Carter. She denied it of course thinking he was talking rubbish but as the days rolled by she realised that when they were together he made her feel happy and good about herself. She'd cursed Tyrese for being right. He could always interpret her thoughts even before she could. But she knew that nothing could come of it. Firstly he was her teacher in a way so it would be forbidden. But then again, as of tommorow she'd be an intern so it would be more acceptable. Her internship was to be completed at county. Anyway, secondly, she didn't want to hurt him and she knew she would if they were together. He'd worry about her and try and unload the burden of her past. And lastly he wouldn't want to be with her anyway. She was a friend to him. That was all. Nothing more than a friend.
A passing neighbour broke Sara's train of thought as he enquired about the "racket no 6 had made last night"
Sara reached home a little while later. She had a bath, relaxing her tired muscles in a sea of bubbles. Once her skin started to wrinkle she got changed and made a start on breakfast when the phone rang.
S: Hello
C: Hey Sara, its John.
S: Oh hello! I'm just making breakfast.
C: Oh rite. You making your usual high energy rabbit food?
S: Oi. It isn't rabbit food.
C: Oh sorry horse food
S: Look Carter, don't take it out on me because your 5 daily cups of coffee and donuts are taking their toll on your physique.
C: Oi! I'm not going to attempt to argue with you. But, I was wondering if you're free today?
S: Yeah your in luck. It seems Weaver pitied me and gave me 2 days off! So, What did you have in mind?
C: Ice-skating
S: Ice-skating? Feeling a bit adventurous are we?
C: Yep, there's a rink open downtown.
S: Sounds good. However one problem
C: What?
S: I'm rubbish at skating
C: Don't worry. I'm the Micheal Jordan of Ice-skating
S: Somehow I find that hard to believe
C: Look if you want to be left in the middle of the rink, it can be arranged
S: Ok I'm sorry. What time?
C: Well I'll pick you up in about an hour. We are meeting Susan and Pratt there. Abby's working.
S: I've got a better idea. How about I pick you up in an hour?
C: Why? What are you planning?
S: Nothing. See you then. Bye
Sara hung up before Carter could ask any more questions. Sara ate her breakfast, cleaned up a little and got ready. Sara picked up some bottoms, matching hoody and trainers and quickly changed in to them. She put her hair up into a ponytail, picked up her keys and left.