A/N: SORRY FOR THE WAIT! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT'S READ AND REVIEWED, I REALLY REALLY APPRECIATE IT- HONESTLY I DO! IT MAKES IT ALL WORTH WHILE! I HOPE YOU ENJOY THE NEXT ENSTALLMENT- ITS BETTER THAN THE LAST 3 CHAPTERS- WELL I THINK IT IS! LET ME KNOW WOT U THINK!

Carter sat in his apartment blindly watching the television not really taking in what the over paid actors were screaming about. His mind was wondering just like it had done for the 20 minutes he sat staring after Sara on the park bench.

He had a decision to make but everything was one big paint palette in his head. He got up opened his fridge to look for something that could combat this numb feeling he was experiencing. The variety of fast food left overs and tv dinners were staring back at him edging him on to eat them but he opted for a bottle of water instead. He couldn't help picture Sara in his head praising him for his healthy choice instead of a pint of lager. He smiled to himself before returning to the comfort of the couch.

A battle was raging in his head. One the one hand it almost overwhelmed him the amount of happiness and laughter Sara had brought to his life. He looked forward to seeing her everyday, to see her smile and crack jokes at his expense. She made the ER feel alive again just like it had in the days when Carol, Doug and Mark roamed the corridors. He couldn't imagine his life without her and when he had heard her say that she was falling for him it made his heart skip beats at a time. The thoughts that he dreamed about before sleeping and waking up every morning had come true.

On the other hand Sara had just revealed major obstacles in this relationship, her loyalty to her other job and duty to the community. Carter couldn't help but think that this relationship would have too many things to work against if it were to be successful. As selfish as it sounded he didn't want to end up being hurt again, to go through another situation just like with Lucy. He knew that with Sara it would be worse as his feelings towards Sara are so much stronger than they ever were with Lucy. He didn't know if he wanted to risk being hurt again, he couldn't trust himself not to turn back to his old ways.

At that moment a sharp knock against the wooden door of Carters apartment distracted Carter from his train of thought. Although Carter wanted to ignore the cry of a friend made him decide otherwise.

" Carter open up, its Abby"

Carter got up and opened the door to find Abby drenched in water standing on the doorstep.

"Hey Carter. It's pouring down outside"

"Is it I never noticed"

"are you ok? You seem a bit preoccupied"

"I'm fine, it's just Sara, we had a talk"

"ok spill"

Carter couldn't help but pour out his feelings to Abby. Once he started Carter found that he couldn't stop.

C- in a rushed tone- "I don't know what to do… I don't know if I could handle staying up waiting all night to see if she is alright when she goes to help Ty… I would worry about her all the time, and if we were in a relationship then I would be putting myself at risk of getting hurt again just like with Lucy and who is going to guarantee that the relationship would work. I mean we could waste a lot of time and energy trying to sort this all out and it could all be a waste."

"Carter, wait hold on. One thing at a time. First of all, her helping Ty and J and you being worried. Even if you remained friends you would still worry about her like mad so that can't be helped now that you know. The whole Lucy comparison- who's to say that she's going to get hurt or die? I mean do you think Ty or J or any of the brother like family she has is going to let her get hurt? She's a tough one, she'll make it just for you. Ok there may be times when she comes home hurt but you know what that means you can get your own back by pampering her which you know will annoy her"

Carter was laughing to himself at this point as a mental picture of a stubborn Sara ill on a bed came to his mind.

" and finally I can't guarantee that this relationship will work but if you don't give it a go you will be left wondering what could have been for the rest of your lives. And trust me when I say I have never met two people who are so perfect for each other. The way you interact with one another, play fight and just generally are friends with one another is the perfect base to start a relationship from. I can't promise you that its going to be smooth sailing but give it a try, your miserable without each other, and if you get together in the next 3 weeks then I get 10 bucks so wot do you say?" 

"oi! I swear ever since Sara came to the ER the nursing staff have been placing bets on the outcome of her life, don't you have anything better to do?"

"Well it's the only thing that gets us through cleaning soiled drunk men all day, you doctors get it easy, you don't have to give horny drunks sponge baths"

"yeh rectals and pelvics are the highlight of my days"

"oh the sarcasm is just dripping of your tongue today. Anyway I better get going, I just came to see how you were"

"thanks Abby. You're a good friend"

"Yeah I know, anyway I'll see you at work tomorrow. Seize the moment Carter, go and talk to her"

"I will"

Abby left the apartment before Carter picked up his keys, and ran out of the door in order to go and see Sara.