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Rated R for violence.

Trial and Error


Luka was sweaty and exhausted. He had not slept for three days. They where trying to escape from military forces who had almost killed them a few days before. The only thing he had eaten was a old, moldy banana he found on the jungle ground. He was contemplating suicide but thought about Chicago and the ER. He then thought about Abby. How he had blew it. He wished he had cared about Abby more. He really loved her. Now she was with Carter. Only a few days ago, he was with him. He had saved all of their lives that day when he kept trying to save that boy. When he had left he seemed truly changed. Like when he was stabbed by Sebriki. He never could never get Abby back. He hated himself for that.
Then he saw a rustle in the bushes. He froze in his steps. He motioned the others when some twenty odd men came storming in with oozes. Then a truck came in. One of the men came and told Luka to get in the truck. He did it. The man then tied him up and blind folded him. Luka flinched at the sound of a gun shot. He then felt the truck move and he was tossed all over the truck. Every once in a while somebody would bump into him, he wasn't alone. Is someone else in here? He asked, then one of the men yelled in French and hit him in the head with the butt of his gun and he felt a strong quick hit on the side of his head and was on the ground unconscious...

*****
County general 5:43 p.m.

Abby walked into the doctors lounge and looked in the fridge, nothing but empty chinese food containers and moldy bagels. She looked at the coffee pot and there was only enough for about half a cup. She emptied the contents of the pot into her mug and sat on the torn up sofa in the corner of the lounge. She sipped her coffee Damn it, its cold.. she went to the sink and poured out the coffee. Carter walked in and said hi to Abby.

she answered back.

What's up? he asks.

Just lost a patient,

Where they old?
No, apparently healthy 20 year old male.

Looks can be deceiving.

Yeah, they are.

There was a long pause.

So how was Luka?

Wouldn't you like to know more about my experience there Abby?

Well yeah but what about Luka, I mean he is still in the congo.

Yeah Lukas fine. You know Abby I do want this relationship to work, I want to keep you unlike Luka.

What does that mean! I'm not some cute little puppy that you can keep or get rid of, okay? And I broke up with Luka. You may not have a choice of keeping me because it's just not gonna work Carter. It's not gonna work.

Abby then storms out of the lounge. Carter walks to the sofa and sits down. He puts his hands on his face and starts to cry. Susan walks in.

Oh, I'm sorry Carter, I didn't know you were in here. I'll leave.

No stay, he said wiping his eyes.

What happened? she asked sitting down next to him with a cup of coffee.

Oh, it's just Abby and me, it looks like it's not gonna work out. She still loves Luka, you can tell.

You were pretty mad at her before you left.

But I forgive her, why doesn't she understand that?

Maybe your actions toward her need forgiveness. Did you ever think of that?

Your probably right, but I just can understand it.

Well Carter, whatever happens, happens. It's your choice. Do you want this relationship to work? If you do then you have to make some sacrifices.


Thanks Susan.

He then gives her a hug. Abby then walks in.

Look Carter I'm sorry...

She sees them and her mouth drops an inch.

Abby, it's not what you think...

Abby walks out. Carter looks at Susan.

What are you waiting for Carter? Go get her!

Carter then leaves.


County General surgery recovery room 3:57 p.m.

What's the point of a prosthetic when the fingers can't move? Ramano yells.

You can still hold onto something like a mug. Dr. Coffmen explained.

Oh great, a mug? That's perfect, years of prosthetics and all you guys can come up with is a mug.

Okay Dr. Ramano, I'll be back with your new arm.

Dr. Coffmen leaves and Dr. Corday walks in.

How are you Robert? she asks.

What do you think? he snaps.

Okay, bad question.

I'll tell you one thing though Lizzy, hospital food really does suck.

Well I could bring you some food from my house if you'd like.

No that's okay, Ill be home soon anyway.

So you can do things then, right?


Yes. Like what?

Like go to a restaurant?

Elizabeth gets closer to Robert.

What are you suggesting, Lizzy?

Oh maybe a, um... a date?

I like it Lizzy.

Robert comes close to Elizabeth's face and their lips meet.

Here is your new arm Dr. Ramano. Oh, sorry.

The kiss breaks and Elizabeth nervously wipes her lips.

Hello Dr. Coffmen, thank you for my new cheap hunk of useless plastic.
he said sarcastically.

Elizabeth's pager went off.

Well, I should get going, she said See you later Robert.

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