A/N: I'm sorry I took so long to update but it took me forever to write this chapter. I had this major writer's block but this morning that lil light bulb went on in my head and I think I finally know where this is going. Pls review and tell me what you think.

Chapter 6 – It was too good to be true

Yesterday was certainly interesting to say the least. John is a really great guy and Jared and I had the best time with him at the mansion. Jared had the time of his life playing in that gigantic pool. He absolutely adores John and I think it's great that my son has a good male figure to look up to. Despite that Richard incident on Saturday we had a great weekend.

I'm on my way to County right now after dropping Jared off at school. I park my car and decide to make a quick pit stop at Ike's to get a cup of coffee. I make my way to the counter and order my coffee. I'm searching for money in my purse when I hear someone whispering in my ear.

"Morning." I turn around and find John Carter standing in front of me with a cup of coffee in hand. A smile immediately appears on my face.

"Good Morning, Dr Carter." I say. He smiles.

"Did you get home ok last night?" he asks.

"Yeah, thanks for inviting us, John. We had a great time." I say.

"So did I. You and Jared are welcome to come by whenever you want."

"Here it is ma'am." The waitress says giving me my coffee.

"I'll take it." John says handing her the money.

"John, I got it. You don't have to do this."

"C'mon, Ab, it's just a cup of coffee. I insist."

"John..."

"I won't take no for an answer." He says and I give up. "Keep the change." He tells the waitress. "C'mon, we're already late. Weaver must be out to get us."

Ok, is this guy the sweetest or what?? Paying for my coffee and everything. I shouldn't be feeling this, you know. But there's something about him. I'm not sure what it is exactly, but there's something that just drowns me to him.


The hours pass by me so fast and before I know it it's time to go home. The day just got away from me and I didn't even realize it. And this wasn't even a hectic shift or anything. It was pretty slow today. But I spent it dodging Susan and Sam because they just can't wait to give me the third degree about yesterday. They're convinced that Carter and I have feelings for each other. Well, that's partly true. I have feelings for John. At least I think I do. Everything's just so confusing in my life right now.

I open my locker to put my lab coat in and my purse and my jacket out. My eyes spot this picture of Jared and I on a snowy day. I'm distracted remembering this day when the sound of the door being shut brings me back to reality. I turn around to see who it is. Damn. It's Susan. Busted.

"Hey, Ab." She says with a grin putting her stethoscope on the table.

"Hi." I say knowing what's coming next.

"I heard you, Carter and Jared had a great time yesterday." She says grinning wider. Totally predictable.

"Yep. How did you know?" I ask. I didn't tell her anything about yesterday. Only if John did. And why wouldn't he? It's not like anything happened.

"Hey, mom." I hear Jared's voice as he enters the lounge.

"The little guy here told me." Susan says.

"Hey, sweetie. What are you doing here?" I ask giving him a hug. He was supposed to be at home with Jenny, his new baby-sitter.

"Jenny had a family emergency so she brought me here." He explains.

"Is everything alright?" I ask.

"I don't know. She didn't tell me what it was." He says shrugging his shoulders.

"Hey, Jared." John says entering the lounge and opening his locker. "What are you doing here little man?"

"My baby-sitter had a family emergency." Jared explains again.

"Oh, ok. Hey, Ab, are you off now?" he asks turning to me.

"Yeah." I say aware that Susan is listening to this conversation.

"Wanna grab a pizza with me and Jared here?" he asks winking at me.

"Oh, you two are going out for pizza, are you?" I say playing along.

"Can we go to McDonald's tonight instead?" Jared asks. "We already had pizza last night." Susan looks up at me with raised eyebrows at this.

"Fine with me." John says and he and Jared look back at me waiting for an answer.

"Sure." I say with a small smile. They high five each other. "But on one condition." They stop celebrating and look back at me. "You, little guy, have to be in bed by 9pm. You have school tomorrow." John checks the time on his watch.

"It's only 6pm. We have plenty of time. C'mon, Jar." He says picking Jared up and putting him on his shoulders. "Hold tight. C'mon, Abby." He says reaching out his hand to me. Susan looks from his hand to me and then back to his hand with a smirk on her face.

"I'll be right out." I say. John nods and leaves with Jared.

"I want details tomorrow." Susan says excited.

"There's nothing going on, Suse." I say. I'm telling the truth. There's nothing official going on.

"Yeah right. We'll see about that tomorrow." She says grinning and leaves the lounge.


The play are at McDonald's is completely full. I don't understand. It's Monday. Shouldn't these kids be at home doing homework or still tired from playing with their friends all weekend? Of course not. Just like my 6-year-old, they are like the Energizer Bunny. They just keep going and going and going. They have this endless energy. It's unbelievable.

John and I are sitting on a booth enjoying our sandwiches and laughing over stupid jokes. It's amazing how comfortable I feel when I'm with him. He is telling me about this creepy patient he saw today when Jared comes running towards us.

"Having fun, baby?" I ask as he takes a big sip of his Coke.

"Yeah, it's really cool, mom!" he says excited and runs off again to the play area. Suddenly he stops, turns around and runs back to us.

"What is it, hun?" I ask. He looks worried.

"Mom, dad's here." He says quietly. Shit. What the hell is he doing here? He never comes to McDonald's.

"Where?" I ask trying to stay calm. John looks at me worried.

"Right there." He motions with his head indicating that Richard is behind him. I look over and see him staring at us with a look of pure jealousy on his face. Our eyes meet for a second and I look away quickly. Out of the corner of my eye I see him coming to us. I look at John worried.

"Mom, I don't want to talk to him." Jared says.

"Don't worry, baby. Everything's ok." I say. John finds my hand and gives it a reassuring squeeze. Jared sits next to me as Richard approaches us.

"Hi, Abby."


A/N: I know, I know... I don't update in forever and when I do I give u a cliffhanger... I'm a really bad person... lol u see that cute lil button down there. I know its calling ur name... just click on it and tell me what you think.