A Horrible Episode – Part 19

Chapter 19 – Celebration of Life

A/N - Only one more part after this so i hope you'll stick with it. Thanks XX

Susan's POV.

It's been two weeks since the shooting. Friends and work colleagues have gathered together today to pay tribute to Carter and Abby and to say a final good-bye. A couple of us are making a small speech to Carter and Abby and it's my turn now. I'm so nervous. Its hard making a speech at any time but in circumstances like this it's awful. Here I go.

Susan's speech.

"I really don't know where to start. Well I'll start with Carter. I remember the first time he walked into the ER. He was so new and fresh and innocent looking in his crisp white coat. We all stood there laughing at him, but looking back he became a great friend. He was a great support to me always, for example when my sister Chloe had her baby, and when I returned to the ER after a few years gap it was Carter who helped me settle back in. I want to thank him for always being there. Abby. Oh, Abby. We didn't get on to start with, but she became a great friend to me. We helped each other through tough times and I love her to bits. I really can't say anymore cos I'm gonna cry, but I love them both and I'm going to miss them so much"

Kerry.

"Finding out what had happened to Carter and Abby was such a shock and so hard to comprehend. County will never be the same without them and none of us can say how we are going to deal with our loss. It's always hard to lose colleagues, but in circumstances like this, it's so much harder. Carter and Abby were always dedicated members of staff and they made me proud. Good-bye guys, we'll miss you.

Nurse after nurse, doctor after doctor all spoke about their fond memories of Carter and Abby. Nobody had any bad words to say, they were well respected in the ER and would never be forgotten. Funny times were remembered like when Susan and Mark had plastered Carter's leg when he was asleep, and the Halloween that Carter and Abby had dressed up. It was hard to laugh at these moments, but it made the loss a little easier.

"Okay everyone, we want to say a final good-bye to Carter and Abby" Susan said, wiping tears away.

"To Carter and Abby" Everybody said, raising their glasses.