Monday finally arrived and Carter couldn't help but think about the fact the Sara would be back today. He tried to take his mind of it by filling up his time completing charts, and looking after patients but of course the distraction wasn't as successful as he had hoped. Carter had been planning exactly what he would say to Sara when he saw her. He would let her know how angry he was, how frustrated and confused he had been feeling. His thoughts were often cut short by the arrival of a patient.

Pratt: Jerry has Sara come in yet?

Jerry: For the 7th time today, no she hasn't, she must be running late.

Pratt: But she's over an hour late. Has she phoned?

Jerry: No, and don't remind Weaver that Sara's late, she's already got a bee in her bonnet

Pratt: Thanks for the advice. Just let me…

Jerry: no when Sara gets here, yeah I know. I'm sort of missing Sara too, it's quiet without her trying to coax me in to joining a yoga programme.

Pratt: Carter went with her once. He didn't think it was that bad. Carter what you think about Jerry joining Yoga with Sara?

Carter: Yeah I went with her once, it was fun. (smiling to himself)

Susan: I think Aerobics would suit Jerry better

Pratt: Somehow, Jerry in spandex doesn't appeal to me. Anyway I better get back to work. Let me know when Sara gets in.

Half an hour later Sara ran through the ambulance bay in to the ER. Pratt saw her while he was talking to Deb, and quickly ran out through the double doors to meet her.

Pratt: Baby gal!

Pratt gave her a hug and kissed her on the cheek.

Sara: Hey G

Pratt: I've been ringing you for days and you didn't reply and I hadn't heard anything… Are you all right?

Sara: Pratt, I'm fine honestly. I wish I could have phoned you but you know how it is.

Pratt: Yeah I know. Is Ty all right?

Sara: Yeah he's fine

Pratt: What about you? Are you sure your all right?

Pratt was staring at the nasty cut under Sara's eye.

Sara: Apart from a few cuts and bruises I'm good. Look, we've got an audience, and I better get inside before Weaver catches me wasting anymore time.

Sara headed through the double doors with Pratt while the ER staff who were intently staring at her a few minutes before began making it look like they were busy before a uproar of welcomes engulfed the reception area.

Chuni: Hey Sara

Sara: Hey Chuni. How you doing?

Chuni: Yeah I'm good. What happened to you eye?

Sara: A sharp object that wasn't exactly in safe hands cut me.

Susan: Tara and Will eh? Hey Sara

Sara: Hey Susan. How you been? I got your phone calls. Don't take it personally but I couldn't reply.

Susan: As if I would

Jerry: Welcome back Dr Richards. You may find that a number of firefighters from last weeks fire have left their name and details in different envelopes in your pile of post.  Just don't let the attention go to your head.

Sara: I missed you too Jerry!

Haleh: Hey girl! Its been quiet without you

Lydia: My sentiments exactly.

The nurses and Sara shared a quick embrace.

Sara: Well I'm sure you girls are going to fill me in on the gossip soon enough

Lydia: You better believe it. How about tommorow lunchtime? It seems you may be a little busy today dealing with a love sick Carter.

Haleh: Go ahead and make his day, he's in the curtain area.

Sara: I doubt he's going to welcome me with open arms.

Haleh: I can read Carter like a book, ever since Deb shocked him with the peddels as a med student. He's been missing you like crazy and he won't stay angry for long.

Sara: Cheers Haleh, but I think I better get through some patients first, before Weaver throttles me.

Haleh: ok hun

Lydia: nice to have you back!

Sara: Thanks Lydia

Sara headed over to the lounge, got her stethescope and picked up a chart. "Female, with abdominal pain" Sara couldn't help but think how she would like to be sitting at home right now. But before she could dwell on such a comfarting though for too long, she spotted Carter filling in a chart and Sara decided to go and talk to him. Carter looked up.

Sara: Hey Carter

Carter: Sara? I've been trying to ring you for days and …

Sara: I know, but I've been busy. I just couldn't ring you.  Look, we need to talk face to face, but not here. Can you meet me meet near the river under the bridge at 5.00. I know you've waited for ages to talk to me but just wait a little longer I need to make it up to Weaver. Are you off then?

Carter: Um.. yeah

Sara: Ok I'll. see you there and Carter… thanks

Carter: For what?

Sara: For being patient and not being angry.

Carter: Its ok

Sara headed toward the curtain area to deal with the female patient.

Carter was surprised at the effect that she had on him. A few moments ago he thought that if Sara walked up to him and started talking that he would give her silent treatment or end up letting out his frustration of the past few days. But as soon as he saw Sara's face, his anger and frustration evaporated. Even now, he tried to stay mad but just couldn't. He felt relieved more than anything, she was safe, she was here and she wanted to explain. That was all the mattered.