Im back. It's been a long time and for a while there I lost my inspiration. But today I went over to forums4fans Lusan thread and found everyone was posting again! So I decided the best way to educate people to the greatness we have in that thread was to write another chapter and to make fanfic.net more equal again! Have you seen how many carbies there are!? Don't get me wrong I'm not anti-carby at all but its just not a healthy balance! Okay I'll stop rambling but if you enjoy the fic come check us out at:



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Chapter 29: That's My Baby

Luka kicked a lump of snow hard, letting it fall flatly to the ground. He grunted, pounding his right fist into his left palm repeatedly. He grimaced at an approaching Kerry, head slung low against her chest. He tapped his foot impatiently until she arrived, trying anything he could think of to control his anger. To control the overwhelming urge he had to run into the ER and beat a dying man to death.

Is he dead? Kerry raised her head looking at Luka. She pursed her lips, placing a hand on his shoulder carefully. She signalled at a bench with her head. He nodded, heading over to sit down at it.

Perhaps you want to rephrase that question? Luka sighed, burrowing his head deeply into his hands and sighing again.

I'm sorry. She nodded, placing a reassuring hand on his back.

I understand. I would be upset too. You are doing a good job, stay calm. I know it's hard but we can't let a prejudice like this stop us saving a patient. Luka nodded, Kerry had confirmed everything he knew.

Who is treating him?

Chen and Pratt. Haleh and Yosh are in there too. He's in a bad state. Luka snorted.

If you're expecting me to give him any sympathy- Kerry interrupted him mid sentence shaking her head firmly.

No, but I don't think you want him to die Luka, I certainly don't. Luka raised his eyebrows but Kerry continued. I want to see him punished and this- this isn't punishment- this is the easy way out. He nodded thoughtfully. I've called the police- they should be here any minute. I want you to talk to them first- before Susan.

I will. Do you know where she is? Kerry nodded, pointing towards the open doors of the ER where Susan was strolling out into the cold, lab coat wrapped firmly around her. Luka watched as Abby followed her, a friendly hand placed on Susan's shoulder.

He smiled at the shaking figure that walked towards him, getting up quickly to meet her. She was shivering and he took off his lab coat, wrapping it over the top of hers. She smiled as he hugged her, desperately trying to warm her up. She could still feel the drips falling down her face but she didn't matter instead she smiled as the fell off her cheeks. She wrapped her arms around Luka smiling so much it hurt.

So Dr Luka Kovac- are you okay? She smiled at the husky tone of his voice, looking down at the name on the lab coat that covered her. Susan nodded.

I have to talk to you. Luka leant over slightly, making himself her level and gazing into her eyes. Susan couldn't help but smile.

I guess that should be okay- if my diary is free that is. She smiled. The police are coming. She nodded, sighing gently.

It's not about that. He nodded.

Oh. Okay. He smiled, not being able to resist the urge to kiss her. She kissed him back for a minute, enjoying his soft lips. Finally they parted. Luka looked up, spotting an approaching policeman. Let's do this.

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Abby smiled as she watched Luka and Susan exit the room where they had spent the best part of the afternoon with a police officer. They were hand in hand and Susan was smiling. Abby smiled widely as she watched them exited the ER and head up to the roof. She sighed, a little sad at finally watching it slip away. She knew it was going, it didn't make it any easier to let go of though. She had loved him, maybe he was the first thing except drink that she ever really loved.

Well done. Abby turned to look at the figure standing next to her. He wore a small smile on his up turned lips. He had startled her but now she smiled, taking his hand in hers.

For what? They both laughed as she bowed her head, trying not to blush.

For saying good-bye. I'm proud of you. Carter smiled, sighing. If you love someone-

Set them free. She laughed gently again. I know, Carter.

He's happy. Abby looked towards him again, once again smiling broadly, remarkably proud of her actions.

So is she. Carter blushed.

You always could read me like a book. He laughed. You reckon they are the reason we didn't work out? She shook her head.

Carter scrunched his eyes accusingly. We were always too good as friends Carter. He laughed.

Oh, right. He blushed again, this time Carter being the one who bowed his head.

The sex was good though. He let out a loud laugh, Abby capturing his undivided attention once more.

She laughed also, throwing back her head in a fit of giggles.

What it's true! You should be proud. You gave me good sex Carter! She laughed again, realising how much she had missed him. Not as a lover, although she wasn't lying the sex was good, she just missed this. Her and Carter as friends, laughing together at themselves and the rest of the world. She missed Luka because she loved him. Her and Luka had never been friends, they never could do the friendship thing. But her and Carter were always something different. No-one had ever made her laugh like he did.

I love you Abby. She smiled, squeezing his hand tightly. Not like I love Susan, more. She smiled again.

I love you too Carter. She paused, smiling. Not like I love Luka, more. He smiled, walking towards the admit desk, laughing gently to himself. Oh and Carter. He turned.

Yes Abby my love. She laughed at his sheer goofiness.

Im proud of you too.

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The night air cooled Susan's face gently. The moon shone brightly, throwing her and Luka a little lightness at least. She could only just about make out his handsome features in the light but his smile gleamed brightly and his skin shone. His hair blew gently in the wind and she smiled as she watched him. She was standing by the wall, looking across the city. She shivered but stopped as she felt a warming arm slink across her lower back, pulling her into Luka's warm body.

He kissed her softly, trying to warm her cool lips. He rubbed his hands across her back, trying to warm her. She giggled like a schoolgirl, wrapping her arms around his waist. She looked up at him, realising there would be no more perfect moment to tell him.

He smiled, looking down on her. He nodded, staring deeply into her eyes. I have something to tell you.

Go right ahead. She smiled, trying to build up the courage to let out the words.

It was all so easy, so simple. She loved him, she was pretty sure that he loved her and yet her head swam with insecurities. She knew he would love this baby, she already loved it. Yet something held her back. This was as perfect a moment as any and yet it still stopped her. The invisible wall of doubt that always held her back from everything. Suddenly a shooting star flew across the sky, breaking her thoughts.

Luka smiled at her face as it glistened in the reflection of the shooting star.

You are so beautiful. She blushed, glad of the darkness. So what's so important? She smiled again, turning to face him and taking both his hands in hers. She took his right hand placing it on her stomach carefully. Susan waited a moment, still not entirely sure of his reaction, of her own reaction. She did want this. She wanted this baby and she wanted him, but she couldn't help but feel insecure. Vulnerable and insecure.

I'm pregnant, Luka. Susan waited for a moment, watching for his reaction. Suddenly her doubts flew out of the window as she watched his face gleam brightly with a glow of happiness. His eyes lit up like a child's as he stared at her stomach, moving his other hand to rest across her stomach as well.

That's my baby. He raised a hand to his mouth before he pulled her into a hug, being careful not to knock her stomach, before joining their lips in a passionate kiss.

That's his baby.

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