A/N: sorry it took me so long to get this chapter out. But school's driving me crazy! So here it is chapter 2. Thank u so much for your reviews on the first chapter. You guys rock. Can you review this one here too? C'mon, u know u want to! lol
Starting Over
Chapter 2
"Is this your new hospital, mommy?" Jared asks when we arrive at County.
He was just telling me how his first day of school was and how he made new friends. I love to see that he's excited about this new reality.
"Yeah, baby" I say hugging his small body to mine.
"Are you liking it here?" he asks looking up at me with his chocolate brown eyes.
"So far, yeah." I say making my way to admit where Dr Lewis and Sam are talking. "Hey, guys." I say.
"Hey." They say. "What's up?" Sam asks.
"What floor is daycare on?" I ask. "I have to take my kid there." That what happens when you don't find a baby sitter in time.
"Oh, is that your son?" Dr Lewis asks. I nod. "Hi, there, little guy. What's your name?" she asks smiling. Jared hugs me and hides his face. I smile down at him.
"C'mon, honey, tell them your name." I say trying to encourage him. "This is Dr Lewis and this is Sam. They work here with me." Jared turns a little so his face is still half hidden.
"Hi." He says shyly. Is my baby adorable or what? Dr Lewis and Sam seem to think so by the looks on their faces.
"Hey." Sam says kneeling down to his height. "Do you like lollipops?" He nods. Sam looks up at me. I nod my head telling her it's ok. "Do you want one?" Jared nods excited. Amazing how kids change at the mere possibility of getting some candy. "Only if you tell me your name." she says winking at him. He gives her a small smile.
"I'm Jared. Nice to meet you." He says. What happened to his shyness? Sam hands him a lollipop.
"Nice to meet you too, Jared." Sam says. "Dr Lockhart, he's adorable!"
"Thank you." I say smiling proud of my little angel. "And call me Abby, Sam, I already told you that." I grin at her.
"How old are you, Jared?" Dr Lewis asks.
"I'm five but I'm gonna be six years old next month!" he says proudly.
"Really?" Dr Lewis asks. He nods enthusiastically. "Wow, you're a big boy!" she says as Jared gives her his million-dollar smile.
"Thanks." He says. "Today was my first day at my new school." Jared says excited to tell them all about his new friends. I smile at my little boy picking him up so he can sit at the desk.
"Can you guys watch him for a minute while I put my stuff in the lounge?" I ask.
"Sure." Dr Lewis says then turns back to Jared giving him her full attention.
I like it here so far. The hospital is ok, the staff is great. They're all treating me really nicely, like I'm part of the family. They're all great, especially Dr Lewis and Sam. They've stood by me, showing me around, introducing me to everyone. I like them already. Hope we'll be great friends.
I leave the lounge to see that Dr Lewis, Sam and Jared have company. A tall doctor, nice built, brown hair, and as far as I can see, brown eyes. He's cute. And he's laughing at some story Jared is telling.
"Hey, Abby." Dr Lewis says as I approach them. "This is Dr John Carter, one of our attendings. Carter, this is Dr Abby Lockhart, Jared's mom." She introduces us. "And today's her first day here." Dr Carter smiles warmly at me. Ok, he's more than cute. He's hot!
"Nice to meet you, Dr Lockhart." He says. I can't help but smile back.
"Nice to meet you too, Dr Carter. And please call me Abby." I say.
"Ok, Abby. You can call me Carter. Or John if you prefer." He says looking into my eyes. I keep smiling as I nod.
"Abby doesn't like formalities." Sam says grinning at me.
"Is that so?" He asks.
"Yep." I say.
"Mom, am I still going to daycare?" Jared asks.
"Yes, honey, in a minute." I say. "What floor is daycare on again?"
"Fifth." Dr Lewis says.
"Carter, we need you in here!" one of the nurses yells.
"Coming!" he yells back. "It was really nice meeting you, Abby. And you, Jared."
"You too." I say giving him a small smile.
"See ya, Dr Carter." Jared says.
"Bye, Jared." He says running to the trauma room.
"Someone's got a crush." Sam says in a sing song voice.
"What?" When in a doubt, play dumb.
"You should see the look on your face when you were talking to him." Dr Lewis says.
"Dr Lewis!" I say, a tinge of red coming up to my cheeks.
"Susan, Abby." She says laughing at me.
"Susan, right. I have to take Jared to daycare. Thanks for watching him." I say trying to get out of this conversation as fast as possible.
"It was our pleasure." Sam says. "Bye, Jared."
"Bye, Aunt Sam. Bye, Aunt Susan." He says. I guess they're getting along pretty well.
"Bye, Jar." Susan says. We start walking to the elevators. "Hey, Abby?" I turn around. "Just so you know, he's single at the moment." She says winking at me. I can feel myself blushing again.
"Oh, shut up!" I say entering the elevator with Jared. Sam and Susan's laughter echoing through the halls.
