A Deciding Day
It was seven in the morning Luka had just got of his shift and went to Sam's as usual. He walked into the apartment to hear her and Alex arguing. "Alex I know you are not sick so get dressed cause you are going to school". Alex huffed, walked to his room and slammed the door.
Luka walked to Sam to give her a kiss, "ruff morning".
She grabbed his jacket and buried her head in his chest, "Alex doesn't want to go to school".
Luka walked to the kitchen to gets some coffee, "any particular reason?"
"Yes, it's bring your dad to lunch day. It is some stupid and out dated thing the schools do every year. Some times I let him stay home but I have to work today."
Luka timidly volunteered, "I could go keep him company".
Sam smiled, "Luka I can't ask you to do that".
"You aren't asking, I'm volunteering".
"I don't know Luka, it might not…"
Alex runs out of the room and grabs Luka's arm, "will you come Luka, please mom".
Sam hesitated for a second than smiled, "well Luka is the one who just worked a twelve hour shift so of he doesn't mind…sure why not".
"Cool, thanks Mom, be there at twelve ok Luka". Alex ran back to his room to finish getting ready.
Sam gave Luka a worried look. He walked up to her held her hands kissed her. "Don't look so worried, I promise we'll stay out of trouble. I'm going to take a shower, wanna come."
She laughed, "I have to get Alex on his way, give me twenty minutes".
Luka woke up in Sam's bed, the apartment was quiet. He rolled over and noticed it was almost eleven. Next to the clock was a note that read; Alex's lunch is at twelve, meet him in room 34b, and pick something up unless you like cafeteria food, see you tonight, love you Sam.
Luka walked up and knocked on the door of room 34b. A pretty brunette opened the door to a noisy room full of kids. "Can I help you".
"Luka Kovac, I'm looking for Alex Taggart". Alex came running up and grabbed Luka's hand. "Luka you're here".
The women looked at Alex, "and who is this Alex". She smiled at Luka
"My dad is in, California, or some where like that, so Luka came, is that ok Ms. Kaffy"!
Ms. Kaffy continued to smile flirtatiously at Luka, "and so Mr. Kovac is your… uncle".
Alex gave her a curious look, "No, he is from another country. He is my mom's boyfriend".
Ms. Kaffy blushed a little, "Of course, it was nice meeting you Mr. Kovac".
"He's a doctor".
"Oh, well Dr. Kovac then".
Luka smiled, "Luka is fine".
Alex tugged on Luka's arm, "come over here and meet my friends". Over lunch Luka was a big hit. He told all the kids bloody er stories and they loved them. He was by far the most popular dad there. After lunch he headed for County with a smile on his face.
When Luka got to the hospital he was told Sam was on break in the lounge. When he got to the lounge she wasn't there so he sat down and waited. She walked in, "hey what are you doing, was lunch that bad".
He pulled her by the waist onto his lap and kissed her. "Lunch was great, I just missed you wanted come see you. Sorry about this morning".
"Well you can make it up to me tonight". They started kissing again
Weaver walked in, "ok break it up guys, this is a community lounge not a hotel room."
"Sorry Kerry".
"Well I'm glad you're here Luka there is something I wanted to talk to you about, so meet me in my office".
When Kerry left, Luka said his good bye to Sam and went to Weaver's office. He knocked on her door. "Luka come in. How are thing going with you".
Luka smiled, "great".
"That's great. You seemed to be getting along great lately, you've been on time and you seem to be on good terms with the whole staff".
Luka was getting a little impatient, "what are you getting at Kerry"
"You are a valuable member of this staff, so if you promise not to take off on us, I'd like to offer you the Chief of the ER position".
Luka stood silent for a second, "Sure".
Kerry gave him a half smile, "I take that as a yes, next week you will be chief of the ER".
Luka said thanks and when on his way.
When Luka was on his way home he thought of what a great day it was; his lunch with Alex, his mid-day meeting with Sam, and his promotion. He pulled up to Tiffany's and walked up to the counter. A sales women approached him, "what can I help you with today Sr.".
"I'd like to purchase an engagement ring".