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. Thanx for all the reviews...or lack there of...yeah...
psych21: Thanx for the vote of confidence! I thought I lost another reader! In case you're wondering, a third installment is in the works.
Cartergal131: I was shocked too, at first but I'm okay with it now. If people don't want to review this, that's up to them. Doesn't mean I'll stop writing! Cateering to my ego is always helpful!
Chapter 16: Tomorrow
"Do what we have to
To get what we need
From whats left
For people like me
Batterd and bruised
From the chances I take
Its the impossible way that I think"
Susan received a message from her niece on her answering machine saying that Chloe was "sick." The call was traced to New York City, putting Susan on a plane. Officers Boscarelli and Yokas were assigned to chaperone Susan in the search for her sister. Chloe was found in "Urinetown," suffering a broken heart, but Little Suzie was not with her. Pratt hit on Deb several times throughout the day and also performed an unauthorized procedure with Gallant on a dying man. Abby returned to her apartment, where Carter caught her drinking a beer. He confronted Luka about her relapse and Abby herself later; she just told Carter not to worry about her. Romano signed Kerry up to meet with the Women's Health Coalition while Elizabeth requested immediate time off from Romano to join Mark and Rachel in Hawaii; her wish was granted and she left.
On a more pleasant note, Carter and Lucy were offically dating for three days. They hadn't been fighting, at least not about personal problems. Whenever they disagreed on how to treat a patient, they'd get into it and Susan would have to break them up and force a decision to be made. Gallant was a little embarassed that Carter was his Resident at moments like that.
Dave finally moved out and Lucy had her place all to herself again. As nice as that was, she got lonely quick. She found herself taking every shift that no one wanted just so she wouldn't have to be home alone. The place wasn't that big, as Carter saw once or twice, but it had two bedrooms and bathrooms, a little living room and a kitchen, too. Lucy always said it was more like a loft than anything else.
Carter's life had been going well for a while. He was still going to the AA meetings which actually helped, didn't have to take the urine tests anymore, he'd been able to prescribe perscription drugs again and he was perfectly clean. He couldn't have been more happy, neither could Lucy. Little did they know that their worlds would come crashing down very soon.
Chapter 17: Somber Lit Room
Preview: Takes place during The Letter...enough said...(sniffles and runs away to cry)
