Abby rolled over in bed and came into contact with something with something warm. Slowly she opened her eyes and saw someone sleeping next to her. Sitting up, she looked down to see Ray sleeping next to her. Suddenly, everything that happened last night came back in a flash. The stupid fight they had, sitting on the sofa talking, the kiss that started out innocently but soon grew into something more.

She closed her eyes and her fingers went to her lips. When she opened them, they fixed on Ray. She tried to remember the events of last night but everything after they came into the bedroom was a total blur.

'I have to get out of here.'

Carefully, so she did not wake him, she slipped out of the bed. Looking down at herself, she saw that she was wearing a pair of boxers and a wifebeater. Looking around, she spotted her clothes on the dresser. Quietly, she crept across the room and grabbed her clothes. She made her way out of the bedroom and down the hall to the bathroom. Closing the door, she changed quickly, folded the clothes she wore last night and walked out of the bathroom.

She was about to leave when she realized that her shoes were in the bedroom. Quietly she opened the door and stepped back into the bedroom. She found her shoes and slipped them on. Crossing the room, she was about to walk out when she heard Ray speak

"Were you going to leave without saying good bye?"

She turned to see him sitting up in bed.

"Ray…I….I didn't….want to disturb you."

He climbed out of bed and walked over to where she was. She backed up, not sure what he was going to do or say. He held out his hand.

"Abby, we need to talk about last night."

"I should go home." She said, "I have to get ready for work."

"We're both working the night shift remember." He said, "Now just a few minutes, then I will walk you home."

"I…I really have to go."

Before he could get another word out, she opened the door and slipped out, closing the door behind her. He opened the door and saw her getting on the elevator. Rushing across the apartment, he got to the elevator just as she pulled the gate shut. She hit the button and the elevator lurched, moving down slowly.

"Abby! Abby wait!"

By then, she was gone. Ray turned around, kicking a box that was sitting on the floor.

"Damn it!"

Abby walked into her apartment about 15 minutes later. She headed straight for her bathroom and pulled off her clothes. Turning on the water, she stepped into the shower. Leaning her head against the cool tiles, she let her tears mix in with the water.

10 minutes later, she walked out of the bathroom, wrapped in a towel. Crossing the room, she saw the light blinking on her answering machine. Pushing the button, she waited while the tape rewound. The machine clicked, then beeped and the messages started to play.

"Abby its Ray. Pick up the phone Abby. We need to talk about last night."

The machine clicked and the next message played.

"Abby are you there and not answering. Pick up please. I need to talk to you."

The machine stopped. Turning away, she started towards her bedroom when the phone rang again. She resisted the urge to grab the phone. Leaning against the doorway, she waited until the machine picked up again.

"Abby please pick up the phone. I need to talk to you about last night. Please pick up the phone Abby."

A moment later the machine clicked off. Wiping a stray tear from her cheek, Abby turned and started to walk towards her bedroom, closing the door behind her.

Work came too soon for her. She still wasn't sure how to face Ray. He must have called at least 5 more times throughout the day and those 5 times, she let the machine get the phone. Walking into the ER, she looked around for him and heaved a sigh of relief when she didn't see him. Making her way towards the lounge, she pulled off her coat and draped it over her arm. She undid the lock on her locker and stuffed her coat inside. Grabbing her lab coat and stethoscope she turned and headed for the door. She was about to walk back into the ER when the door opened and Ray stepped inside. Her eyes widened. She started to step around him but he blocked her way.

"We are going to talk and we are going to walk now."

"I…I have to get to work."

She started to step around him but he blocked her again.

"Not this time." He said, "You're not running from me again."

"Ray…I don't remember what happened last night." She said, "But whatever did happen shouldn't have."

She saw the look of hurt in his eyes.

"Why would you say that?" he asked

"Because you and I…its not possible."

Ray looked at her for a moment. Then slowly he moved towards her ear and whispered

"Just so you know, nothing happened last night."

Pulling back, he looked her in the eyes.

"Nothing." She whispered

"Nothing." He said, "When we got to the bedroom, you wanted to but I stopped it."

"Why?"

"Because I care too much about you to let this it be a one night stand." He said, "I can't and won't do that to you."

Abby felt the tears start to well up in her eyes again. They started to spill down her cheeks. Ray leaned forward, wiping them away.

"I didn't mean to make you cry." He whispered, "But if this isn't something you aren't ready…"

Ray didn't get a chance to finish his sentence. Abby leaned forward, brushing a kiss against his lips. His hand moved around her waist, pulling her against him. Slowly they pulled apart. He rested his forehead against hers.

"So I guess I have one thing to ask you." He said

"What's that?"

"Would you like to go out with me on Saturday night?"

"Yes Ray." She said, "I would love to."