A Horrible Episode – Part 20
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Chapter 20 – Just the way it should be.
Carter and Abby watched as their friends all toasted them. They had survived the shooting but had decided to move away from the bad memories of Chicago and move to Florida. Hence, they were being thrown a good-bye leaving party to wish them luck and to remember the good times.
"We're really lucky to have good friends aren't we?" Abby said to Carter.
"We sure are"
Everybody had been shocked when Abby and Carter had been brought into the hospital after the shooting. Fortunately their injuries had not been severe. The police had caught the main suspect and it was found that the gang of 'revengers' who had been behind all the other attacks had hired him to kill Carter and Abby. He had been told to shoot Carter and Abby in the head, therefore killing them, but he told police that when he saw them both lying in bed together, he couldn't do it. He had shot Carter in the leg, and Abby in the arm. Then he had fled. It turned out that he was just a sixteen year old boy with a drug habit who had wanted the money. He wasn't paid anything and therefore turned the gang into the police. Carter and Abby were finally safe. They had been found by Carter's maid, fortunately very soon after the shooting; otherwise the outcome could have been much different. As it was, Carter would be on crutches for a while, and both would be in plaster for a few weeks. It had set Abby's recovery back again, but she was just thankful they were both alive.
"Come on guys, speech!" Susan shouted.
"You first Carter" Abby said.
"Ok, here goes. I want to thank everyone for their constant support over the years. I am so proud to have been a doctor at County and am thankful to have worked with so many great people. You are all my friends and I will never forget you. I want to say thank-you to Abby too. Thank-you for being you"
Carter kissed Abby on the cheek and everybody cheered.
"Your turn" Carter whispered to Abby.
"Well, I'm not the best at making speeches but I'll do my best. The past year has been the best and worst year of my life. Of course you all know about the worst bit, but I want to talk about the best bits. I have to start with you Carter. You have been my rock over the past year and I couldn't have made it without you. To everyone else, when something bad happens to you, you realise who your real friends are. I can say that each and every one of you here today is a real friend of mine. You have given me so much love and support. I know I don't always show my appreciation, but its there, inside of me. We are incredibly sad to be leaving you all, but I can't stay here. So much has changed in my life and I need a fresh start. I feel so lucky that I have somebody so understanding to share it with"
Abby was on the verge of tears, as was everybody else. Everybody hugged both Abby and Carter and the party began to dissolve. Soon only Abby and Carter were left. The party had been held at the town hall as the Carter mansion was still sealed off for crime investigators. Abby and Carter had been released from hospital a week ago and were staying in a hotel. They had not been able to pack up much of their stuff so Carter had arranged for it to be shipped to Florida when they had found a house. They were taking two weeks holiday in Florida to find a house and to relax a bit before the move.
A Week Later.
Carter and Abby were finally leaving for their two-week holiday. They hoped to find a house, return briefly to Chicago to collect more stuff and then begin their new life together.
"Well Carter, this is it" Abby said.
"It sure is. I'm excited though, even if a little scared. I'm glad we're doing it together Abs"
"Me too. I love you John Carter"
"I love me too. Now where did I put my bag?"
Abby whacked Carter on the arm. She laughed as he tried to hit her back unsuccessfully. The airport car beeped his horn outside.
"Lets go honey"
Carter hobbled out of the hotel on his crutches and the porters pushed Abby in her wheel chair. They were heading off to their new life, full of hope and happiness, just the way it should be.
The End!!
You see! They didn't die! The speeches in the last part were just to say good-bye cos they're leaving Chicago! Thanks for the reviews along the way, hope you all enjoyed. :)