Hey guys, especially Norla, Jasna, Susan Lewis and Maddie! And everyone else that posts on the Lusan board over at forums4fans.com! If anyone is interested in posting just e-mail me and I'll send you over the addy straight away! This chapter was hard for me to write because it means a lot to me. I have grown rather attached to Susan, Luka et all over the course of writing this! Hehe, it's just lost the flow a little but don't worry, it's not going to stop just yet, I have a few tricks up my sleeve before it's over...

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Chapter 30: Complicated

Too cold? She shook her head, smiling as the jelly squeezed onto her bare stomach. She watched the screen, waiting for it to click into action. Luka smiled at her, sliding the device around her stomach carefully, watching the black and white picture flicker.

That's our baby, Susan She gasped, trying not to shed a tear.

He turned, reluctantly. Not wanting to take his eyes off the screen for a moment. She was about to begin when The door opened, a blushing Carter walking in.

Oh, I'm sorry. Oh my god. Susan laughed as Carter watched the screen, captured by the vague shape of a baby.

It's okay Carter. He smiled, moving forwards to take a closer look. She offered her hand and he took it, squeezing it proudly.

That's, its a, a baby. Susan laughed loudly.

Well done, doofus! He smiled, squeezing her hand again. Luka laughed also, stroking Susan's leg affectionately.

It's perfect. Susan smiled at Luka, who was transfixed by the screen also.

I didn't know, you didn't tell me! Susan laughed again, looking up at Carter's blushing expression.

I only just found out myself. He smiled.

I'll go, this is your moment. Carter looked back at the screen again before heading out the door.

So, what did you have to tell me this time? Susan sighed, her face dropping.

The baby. She sighed again, closing her eyes. How do we know. Luka outstretched his hand taking hers in his gently.

You're not far enough gone for it to be his. Luka smiled. It's okay, I'm guessing three weeks, maybe four. It's our baby Susan, it's our baby. She smiled again, kissing his hand gently. The relief swooshed over her as she stared at hers and Luka's baby, jiggling around happily on the screen.

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Abby smiled as she watched the two gaze happily at the screen in front of them. She sighed, half of her wishing it was her the other half so happy for her friends it hurt. Her friends. She smirked to herself, realising she was probably the worst friend anyone in the world could ever have. She watched them again, making a resolution to be a better friend. If anyone needed a friend right now it was Susan.

Abby's mind wandered back to the lunch she had spent with Carter, she really had missed having him as a friend. It was strange but it hadn't been awkward at all, it was the very opposite in fact, she'd actually felt the most comfortable she'd been with anyone in a long time.

She stood still for a few moments, watching the baby bob around on screen. Abby had always loved babies, and watching sonograms. Being able to see a baby inside of someone had always amazed her. She watched as Luka turned, catching her peering through the glass. She blushed, embarrassed at being caught. He smiled, grinning once more before turning back to the screen. She noticed him joining his hand with hers, kissing it softly and mumbling something inaudible.

Good Luck. Abby whispered at the glass, heading back towards the desk.

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It's been 40 minutes. Jing-Mei looked over towards Pratt, catching his eye before lowering her glaze.

Time of death 17.05. Pratt shook his head. He heard Haleh sigh as she exited the room, mumbling something under her breath.

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Dr Weaver? Kerry turned to face the petite chinese doctor, slightly taken off guard at her presence in the room. Taken aback as she was, it took her a few moments to regain her composure. Finally she sat up flicking her hair out of one eye and straightening her shirt.

Kerry nodded her head slightly, acknowledging her presence in the room. She frowned, wondering what her problem was this time. She didn't like Chen, never had if she was to be perfectly honest. To Kerry she had always seemed too self absorbed, too calculating, too concerned with what she could get out of everything. Kerry didn't doubt her abilities as a doctor but that didn't mean she had to like her. She looked back down at her charts, waiting to listen to her latest niggle.

It's a patient of mine, uh, Charlie Dixon. Kerry snapped back into attention, turning around sharply to look at her. The two pairs of eyes met, each pair transfixed with the other. They both knew how important what Jing-Mei was about to say was.



He died. Kerry watched intensely as Jing-Mei lowered her head, letting her chin rest gently on her chest for a moment or two. Kerry sighed, bringing a hand to her mouth and clasping her face lightly with it. There was nothing we could do, the extent of his injuries was too horrific.

Kerry sat back in her chair, letting herself come to her senses. Suddenly she realised how stupid she had been. Jing-Mei had no idea who this man was, what he had done. The only reason she was here right now was because Kerry had requested someone seek her out and tell her the outcome of the case. Jing-Mei was here because she wanted to cover her own back, not out of loyalty to Susan. To look after herself. Kerry shook her head, telling herself how stupid this line of thought was. Jing-Mei had no idea who this man was, that's why Kerry had let her work on him. There was no way she could know, there was no way no could be loyal to Susan when she didn't even know what had happened. Sure, Kerry didn't like her as a person but she had no doubt in her mind that she was a good one. To Jing-Mei a patient had been lost.

Thank you Jing-Mei. Kerry smiled at Jing-Mei briefly, before once again turning to her charts. She waited for a moment, expecting the door to close.

I'm sorry Dr Weaver, was he a friend of yours? Kerry couldn't help but scoff. She smiled gently to herself, realising Jing-Mei must believe it was Kerry who knew the man. It was understandable given the circumstances, after all Kerry had been adamant about knowing what happened.

I wouldn't say that. She sighed, beginning to twiddle her thumbs. Could you find Dr Lewis for me? It's quite important that I speak to her.

Okay, but I think she might be on a break. Kerry nodded.

Just try, please. Jing-Mei nodded to herself, exiting the lounge and shutting the door as gently as she could.

How in the hell am I going to do this. Kerry spoke aloud to herself as she leaned back gently into her chair, pushing her pile of charts aside and beginning to lose herself deep in thought. It's just so god damn complicated.

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