1 week later
Abby sat at the lounge, working on a chart when Susan walked in. She headed for her locker, looking over at Abby. After a few minutes, she said
"I heard a rumor about you and Ray."
Abby looked up from her chart.
"Okay."
Susan looked at her.
"Okay?!? Don't you want to know what people are saying?"
"Not really." She said and went back to working on her chart.
"Well is it true?"
"Depends on the rumor." Abby said looking up, "If it's the one where I am pregnant, then no but if it's the one where Ray and I are dating, then yes its true."
Susan walked over to the table and sat down.
"You and Ray are dating?"
"Well we haven't gone out on a date yet but we've hung out at my apartment and he made me dinner last week." She said, "We were supposed to go on a date the night of that big accident."
"And I asked you to work late." Susan said, "Abby I'm sorry."
"Its all right Susan." She said, "This is my job and I'm going to do it. Ray understands that."
"So are you going to try the date again?"
"Yeah tonight." She said, "I get off at 5 and he's picking me up at 7."
"Where's he taking you."
"I don't know." She said, "He wants it to be a surprise."
The door to the lounge opened and Sam stuck her head inside.
"Susan, we got a trauma coming in. Pedestrian VS Minivan."
"How long."
"About 4 minutes."
"I'll be right there."
She stood up and when Abby started to close her chart, Susan said
"Don't even think about it."
"What."
"Its one trauma Abby. If we need you I will come get you." She said, "Finish your work and get out of here. I am not going to make you cancel your date a second time. I don't think Ray will forgive me."
Abby took her seat and reopened her chart. Susan turned and made her way out of the lounge.
At 5 o'clock, Abby walked up to the desk with a stack of charts. Setting them down, she said
"Where's Susan."
"Upstairs talking to Weaver" Sam said, "She's been up there for a while."
"Okay." Abby said, "Well I'm out of here. I'll see you tomorrow."
Sam nodded. Abby turned towards the lounge. Pushing the door open, she made her way to her locker. Opening the locker, she grabbed her jacket and bag. Closing the door, she turned and made her way out of the lounge.
"Night Sam." She said, passing the desk.
"Night Abby. Have fun tonight."
Abby turned around.
"Does everyone know about my date tonight?"
Sam smiled.
"Not everyone." She said, "Just the nurses…and Dr. Lewis…and…"
Abby held up her hand.
"Enough. I'll see you Monday."
"Bye."
Abby walked out of the hospital and stopped. There in front of hospital, leaning against a car, stood Ray. Abby walked over to him.
"What are you doing here?" she asked
"Well I borrowed my friend's car." He said, "And I was going to see if you wanted a ride."
"That would be great." She said
He stepped away from the car and opened the door for her. She got in and he closed the door. He walked around the car, opened his door and climbed in. Starting the car, he pulled onto the street.
"So how was work today?" he asked
"Slow." She said, "I thought it would never end."
Abby looked out the window and saw that they were getting on the freeway. Turning to him, she asked
"Ray where are we going?"
"Well that's part of the surprise." He said, "We're going to Evanston for the weekend."
"Evanston." She said, "I can't go to Evanston. I…I'm not ready. I didn't pack anything."
"I forgot." He said, "I stopped by your place and had Neela pack you a bag for the weekend."
"And how did you know I would go with you."
"I know you better than you think Abby." He said, "Now sit back and relax. We'll be there soon."
"Okay." She said, leaning back in her seat and closing her eyes.
Half an hour later
"Abby." He whispered
She stirred, opening her eyes slowly
"Are we here already."
"Just about." He said, pulling up to the curb.
A man walked around to Ray's side of the car and opened the door while another did the same on Abby's side. As they got out, the man on Abby's side said
"Welcome to the Hotel Orrington. Enjoy your stay."
"Thank you." She said
Ray walked around to the back of the car and opened the trunk. He got two bags out of the back and walked over to where she was standing. She looked at him.
"Ray, are you sure about this."
"Yes." He said, "Now let's go. We don't have much time."
"For what?"
"Your surprise."
"This isn't my surprise?"
"Its part of it." He said, "Now let's go."
They walked into the hotel and over to the check in desk. A girl behind the counter looked up.
"Welcome to the hotel Orrington." She said, "How can I help you."
"I have a reservation under Barnett."
The girl typed something in the computer.
"Yes Mr. Barnett." She said, then handed him a card, "Please fill this out and I'll get you keys."
Ray set the bags down and filled out the card. The girl returned a moment later and handed him 2 plastic cards.
"Here you are Mr. Barnett."
Thank you." He said talking the cards.
"Your room is on the 4th floor." She said, "I can call the bell hop for you."
"No thanks." He said, "We only have a couple bags,"
The girl nodded.
"Enjoy your stay." She said, "The elevator is down that hall on the left.
"Thank you."
Ray turned to Abby.
"Ready?"
"Yes."
Ray picked up the bags and they started down the hall. Stopping at the elevator, Abby pushed the button and they waited for the door to open. When the door opened they stepped on and a man said
"What floor please."
"4th." Abby said
The man pushed the button and the door slid shut. The elevator moved slowly up towards the 4th floor. When it stopped, the door slid open and the man said
"Enjoy your stay."
They stepped off the elevator and Abby said
"What room are we in."
Ray looked down at the card.
"423"
Abby looked at the signs on the wall and pointed to the left.
"Its this way."
They walked down the hall. After a few minutes, they arrived at the room. Ray handed her they card. She swiped it through the slot and turned the handle. They door opened and they stepped inside. Abby looked around as they walked in.
"Ray…Its…Its…amazing." She said.
Ray set the bags down and walked over to where she was standing.
"Do you like it?"
She turned it him. Wrapping her arms around his waist, she whispered
"I love it. So can we look around?"
"Sure."
She unwrapped her arms from around his waist. Taking him by the hand, they started walking around the room. The suite was divided into several rooms. There was a small kitchen complete with a stove, refrigerator and counter where they could eat. Just off the kitchen, there was a living room with a couch, chair and television. Abby looked to one side and saw 3 doors.
"What's over there."
Ray shrugged his shoulders.
"Let's go see."
They walked over to where the doors were. He opened the first door and they found it was a large bathroom. Abby looked inside.
"This is almost as big as my bedroom."
She stepped back and they moved to the two doors that were side by side. He opened the first door and she saw it was a large bedroom complete with queen size bed, 2 dressers, 2 chairs and a small table. On the wall closest to the door was another door. She walked inside and opened the door, figuring it was a closet. To her surprise, it was another bedroom, set up exactly like the one she was in. Turning to him, she said
"You got us two bedrooms."
He nodded.
"I didn't want you to think I brought you up here for…you know."
"Thank you." She said,
"But I'm open to…you know if you are." He said, winking at her
Abby playfully hit him on the shoulder.
"That comment just shot down any hope you had Barnett."
She stepped around him and back into the hall. Walking down the hall, she headed to where he left the bags. Turning back to him, she said
"I think I'll go unpack, Which room do you want?"
"Doesn't matter."
"All right." She said, "I'll take the first one."
"Okay."
She walked down the hall to the first bedroom. Ray waited until the door closed before walking over to counter and picked up the phone. Picking up a menu by the phone, he pushed a button and said
"Yes, I need to order room service please."
Abby finished putting her clothes away. Walking over to the bed, she pulled off the clothes that she was wearing and dressed in the pajama pants and tank top she left out. She was just picking up her clothes when there was a knock on the door.
"Its open Ray."
The door opened and he stuck his head inside.
"Abby can you come out here for a minute."
"I'm kind of tired Ray." She said, "I've had a long day."
"It will only take a minute."
"All right."
She walked over to the door and stepped outside. They walked down the hall and she froze. The lights were dimmed and there was soft music playing. In the middle of the room was a table with flowers, candles and two dishes covered with sliver lids.
"I figured you wouldn't want to go out tonight." He said, "So I ordered room service."
"Thanks." She said, walking over to the table and sitting down.
Ray walked over to the table and sat across from her. She lifted the cover from her dish and saw a burger and french fries. Abby couldn't help but laugh. He looked over at her.
"What?"
"It just…we have flowers, candles, the lights are dim, the music is playing" she began, "And we have hamburger and french fries for dinner."
"I wasn't sure what you would want tonight so I guessed."
"Its fine Ray." She said, picking up her hamburger.
They began to eat, talking about their days. When they finished, Abby stood up and was about to head for the bedroom when Ray caught her hand.
"Let's watch some television."
"I'm really tired Ray." She said, "Its been a long day."
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah."
He let her hand go and she started down the hall towards her bedroom. Opening the door, she turned to him.
"Night Ray."
"Night."
She walked into the room and closed the door. Walking over to the bed, she sat down. Her eyes wandered around the room.
'He did all this for me.'
A moment later, she heard the other door open and close. Her eyes went to the door. Slowly she stood up and walked over to the door. Her hand went to the handle but she pulled it back. Raising her hand, she knocked on the door. When it opened, she was greeted with Ray, standing in the doorway in a pair of sweatpants
Before he could say anything, Abby's arms wrapped around his neck, her fingers tangling in his hair. She pulled him down so that her lips met his. Ray's arms wrapped around her waist.
Turning her around, he began to back her up until her legs hit the edge of the bed. Abby broke the kiss, looking down at the bed. Looking back at him, he said
"We don't have to do anything tonight."
Abby pulled him down so her lips met his again. This time, Ray broke the kiss. Reaching down, he scooped her up in his arms and carried her around to the side of the bed. He set her on the bed and she slid over, giving him room. He climbed in beside her and reached over, pulling her towards him.
"Are you sure Abby?" he whispered
When she nodded, he leaned over and turned off the light.
well you can use your imagination after this. I hope that everyone enjoys the chapter.