A/N: Hey, there! So glad to be back! here it is, the sequel to State of Mind. This picks up right where that left off so you should definately read that first. I started to write this as just a 2 part series and it's develpoed into a 3 part! So, look out for that too. When it's more develpoed, I'll let you know. Ass you know, I don't own anyone. I wish I did, but I don't. Also, all of the opening quotes are Peace of Mind by Nonpoint. The next few chapters will be updates because I've decided to drag this Carcy all the way to the most recent season. Withwhat I've already written, I'm already on 9 so it shouldn't be a problem. If any of you have ideas or things you want to happen between anyone, tell me! I'm open to suggestions! THANX FOR ALL THE REVIEWS!

Cartergal131: Your hopes are high and keep it that way because it will happen! I promise! Thanx for all of your other lovely comments.

Lili: I hate Kerry too, but I can't give away anything on that note. Sorry!

dshortklutz: My plan from the beginning was to include Lucy into everything that happened on the show since her death.

Chapter 2: Doc Malucci's

"Do what we have to

To get what we need

From what's left

For people like me

Battered and bruised

From the chances I take

It's the impossible way that I think"

A knock came to Dave's front door and he ran his hands through his hair grudgingly. He didn't want to get up, in fact, it was a little hard since his son was asleep on his lap. The soft knock came again and Dave gently picked up his son and placed him on the other side of his bed. They'd been watching a black and white movie, which Dave hated, but it was the only way to get his son to go to sleep during the week. He was half asleep as it was so when he got out of bed, he banged his knee on the corner of his dresser. Rubbing his knee and cursing silently as not to wake his son, he made his way to the door. Upon opening it he saw a person he never expected: Lucy. She had her eyebrows furrowed to give her an apologetic look when she saw he was about to scream. The angry look faded though into a smile as he let her in, shutting and locking the door behind her.

"What are you doing here, Luce" He just above a whisper leading her into the living room of his apartment. "What time is it"

"Around 3 am." She said nonchalantly as they sat down, Dave wiping his eyes with his hands on his knees. "Sorry, I just couldn't sleep."

"Well, I was asleep with Matt in my bed until you woke me up." He said leaning back, hands covering his face.

"Matt" She asked with a small smile tugging at her lips. "Your son" Dave looked at her and chuckled nodding. "How old is he"

"He'll be seven in about 3 months. Want to see him"

"No, no. I don't want to risk waking him up." She said as Dave got up and forced her to see Matt.

"No chance of that happening." Lucy looked and saw the cute little boy sleeping on Dave big bed. Lucy couldn't help but smile at him as the TV lights flickered on the room. "Black and whites always get him...and me." They laughed softly as he turned off the TV and closed the door. He went into the kitchen and Lucy followed, sitting down at the small table for two he had. "Want some coffee" He asked making some anyway.

"No, thanks. the last thng I need is caffenine." She looked at the clock on the microwave he had and remembered she didn't have a shift to go in for, nor did she a therapy session or even a roommate to worry about her. "Screw it. Pour me a cup." Better enjoy the freedom while it lasts.

"Here." He handed her a mug that read "World's Best Doctor" on it. Obviously painted on by his son since the writing was sloppy, the 'R's' were backwards and the 'C' was a 'K.' "What are you doing here? Really"

"Well, besides not being able to sleep...I thought we should talk." She said setting the mug down and taking off her jacket. "Dave, what are we gonna do? You were fired, I quit. How are we gonna get another job without a good recomendation"

"I know Weaver's not gonna give us a good one." He said smiling taking a sip of his coffee. They sat like that for another 3 hours in the dark; drinking coffee and talking about what they were going to do about work. When they weren't mourning their lost jobs, they were reminising the old days when she was still a student and when Kerry was less of a hard ass. They laughed and laughed, almost waking Matt but at that point Lucy decided to leave.

On the walk home, she rethought the night and decided she had to do something. No, they had to do something. It was the end of November, before she knew it Christmas would upon the city and she'd stil be out of a job. There was only one person she and Dave could turn to for help and though she really didn't want to go to him, she had no choice. Snow was falling as Lucy got into her apartment and picked up the phone. She sighed heavily and dialed Cook County General.

"Hello? Hey, Jerry. Yeah, it's me. Yeah. Uh-huh. No" She shouted at him with panic. "No, no, don't tell Carter-anyone that I'm calling. Gee, thanks, Jerry. Glad you enjoyed the show." She said sarcastically rolling her eyes as he congratulated her on her pucnching skills and fight with Kerry. "Why am I calling? That's really none of your business, Jerry. Sorry, I didn't mean to sound so...look, I'm gonna give you my new number and I want you to give it to Mark. Ready? Okay, my number's 312-580-1330. Got it? Good. Remember, Jerry, just Mark. No one else. You got me? Good. Good-bye, Jerry." She said with a sing song tone smiling he asked her what she needed.

Chapter 3: Total Recall

Preview: Another recap but follows Lucy and Dave through a day in their new life together.

A/N: IF ANYONE HAS THE SECRETS LIES SCRIPT OR KNOWS WHERE I COULD FIND IT, PLEASE! EMAIL ME! I"M GOING TO SPLIT IT UP INTO 5 PARTS, SO! GIVE ME THE SCRIPT! PLEASE!

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