Ray walked slowly down the street towards his apartment.

'Idiot…fool…why didn't you just tell her where you were going.'

"Because I'm stupid." He said out loud

He stopped in front of his apartment and pulled out his keys. As he was about to unlock the door, her pulled his key back and jammed it in his pocket. Turning around, he started walking back down the street again.

'I need to find her.'

Abby walked down the street, heading for the L train platform.

'I can't believe he lied to me. Why did I believe him.'

"Because I'm stupid." She said out loud

She reached the platform. As she was about to walk up the stairs, she couldn't shake a nagging feeling. Letting out a groan, she turned around and started to walk away from the platform.

Ray got as far as the L Train platform and climbed the stairs. Stepping onto the platform, he looked around, hoping to catch a glimpse of her somewhere. When he didn't see her, he turned and slowly walked down the stairs.

'I really messed up this time.'

He stepped off the platform and started back towards his apartment.

Abby got to Ray's apartment. Pushing the button on the intercom, she said

"Ray its Abby. Can you please let me in."

She released the button and waited. When there was no answer, she said

"Ray, I'm sorry for what happened. I know that I overreacted earlier but I just wish you had told me we were going to your place.'

She released the button and waited. There was still no answer.

"What do I have to do to get him to answer me."

"Well you could start by making sure he's home." A voice said from behind her.

She spun around to see Ray standing behind her with a grin on his face.

"How long have you been there?" she asked

"Long enough." He said, "And I have something to say to you."

"What?"

"I'm sorry for what happened. I know I should have told you I was taking you to my place. It was stupid of me but I really did want to find a quiet place to talk."

"Thank you." She said, "And I am sorry for the way I acted." She said, "I should have given you a chance to explain before I flew off the handle. So is that offer for a drink still open."

"Sure." He said, "You wanna go to a coffee shop. I know one a couple blocks from here."

"Actually can we go upstairs." She said, "I don't think I can walk anymore."

"Okay." He said, walking over to the door and pulling out his keys.

He unlocked the door and pushed it open.

"After you Doctor Lockhart."

"Thank you." She stepped inside with him following behind.

"Follow me." He said, walking down the hall.

He pushed a large wooden gate up and stepped inside what looked like a freight elevator. Abby stepped inside, looking around. He pulled the gate closed and pushed a button on the wall. The elevator lurched up slowly.

"So how long have you lived here? She asked

"About 6 months." He said, "My uncle owns the building. He's slowly converting the building to apartments. I'm helping him with that and he's letting me live here while I finish my internship and residency. "

"Cool." She said

The elevator came to a stop. Ray pushed the gate up and stepped off the elevator.

"Well this is it."

Abby looked around at her surroundings. The room was large and filled with various pieces of furniture. She saw a small kitchen off in one corner.

"Its not much but its home." He said, pulling off his jacket and hanging it up. Turning to her, he said, "Can I take your coat?"

Abby pulled off her jacket and handed it to him. She walked around the apartment, looking around.

"Its nice Ray."

"Thank you." He said, then headed for the kitchen., "Have a seat."

Abby walked over to couch and sat down while Ray walked into the kitchen and opened the refrigerator. Looking over his shoulder, he said

"What do you want to drink. I've got beer, water and soda or I can put on some coffee."

"Water is fine."

Ray grabbed a bottle of water and a beer from the refrigerator. Walking over to the couch, he sat down on the other end of the couch. He handed her the water and twisted the top off his beer. After taking a drink, he held up the bottle and said

"Sure I can't get you one?"

"I can't."

"Because you're on duty tomorrow."

"No because I can't." she said, "I'm in AA."

"Really?"

"Yeah…been sober for almost 6 months and I don't plan on messing up."

"That's really great." He said, setting his bottle down.

"Ray you can drink around me." She said, "I'm perfectly fine."

"I know…I'm just not thirsty." He said, leaning back on the couch and closing his eyes

"Can I ask you a question."

He turned to her, opening his eyes.

"Sure."

"Why did you become a doctor."

"Because of my younger brother." He said, looking down "He died when I was 15. Leukemia."

Abby moved a little closer to him and let her hand rest on his.

"I'm sorry Ray. "

He turned his head, looking at her.

"So why did you do it?"

"What?"

"Become a doctor."

"I grew up around hospitals and doctors my whole life." She said, "My mom has some problems and I spent most of my time giving her medications and making sure she kept appoints. It just seemed natural."

"So what happened this afternoon?"

"What do you mean?"

"The girl with cancer."

"She started to cry. She kept asking me questions and all I could tell her was that we had to do more tests to determine the type of cancer and the best course of treatment for her." She said, tears starting to well up in her eyes, "She asked me if I…if I could stay with her when she went to oncology…as it killed me to tell her I couldn't."

Ray wrapped his arm around her shoulder and slowly pulled her towards him. Her let her head rest on his shoulder and he held her while she cried. After a few minutes, she pulled away looking at him. Her eyes locked on his. He brushed a stray tear off her cheek and his fingers slid down her cheek. Slowly he leaned forward until his lips brushed against hers.

Abby felt herself begin to give into the kiss. Her arms wrapped around his neck and she began playing with the hair on the back of his neck. His arms slid down her back and wrapped around her waist. He slowly pulled back and began kissing her neck. Abby let out a groan as his lips moved down her neck.

Slowly he turned her, then lowered her onto the couch. He moved to that he was on top of her. His hands slowly find their way underneath her shirt and he begins to stoke her smooth skin. He leaned down and whispered

"Let me know if you want me to stop."

She turns her head so that she is looking in his eyes.

"I don't want to stop."

Ray pulls away from her. Slowly he gets to his feet and holds out his hand. Abby slips her hand in his and he pulled her to her feet. He led her away from the couch and to his bedroom. They walked inside and he closed the door.