A Fuzzy Kind of Love – Part 3

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Chapter 3 – Surprises of all sorts.

A couple of days later, Abby was feeling much better.

"What are you doing today Abs?" asked Carter.

"I thought I might phone Susan and go into town with her"

"Sounds good. I'm going to work this morning and I shall be popping into that restaurant to make a proper complaint"

"Oh John, do you have to? I'm fine now"

"It's the principle. Anyway, I have to pick up something on the way home"

"What?" Abby quizzed.

"It's a surprise"

Carter left for work a little while after, and Abby rang Susan who was indeed up for a trip to the town. Abby got into the shower and felt the hot water running off her body. She washed her hair and then got out of the shower. She looked up at the mirror and saw amongst the steam, a little message that Carter had left. It read: 'Have a lovely day honey, I love you!' Oh he's so sweet, Abby thought. He always knows the right things to do or say. This was sometimes irritating in arguments, but he always made up for it. He had a heart of gold. Everybody knew that and respected him. He was one of those people that everybody warmed to. Older colleagues respected his opinion, and younger med students looked up to him. "Enough of bigging up Carter, I need to get ready" Abby said aloud to herself.

Abby slipped on a pair of jeans and a black vest top. It was nearly summer and the weather was turning warm. Abby decided to take the EL into town as she had plenty of time. She was pleased she had found a friend in Susan. It had taken a while to build up the relationship but it was worth it. Most women had a best friend in their mother or a sister to turn to but Abby didn't have that, and at first she hadn't even considered it a problem. She had been used to facing the world alone, and her character was strong from the years of looking after Eric when her mum had been sick. Now though, her outlook had changed and she started to accept the fact that people wanted to help her. She had built up a little community of people she could turn to in Chicago. Nobody shied away from her when problems arose, they all rallied around to help. And Susan was one of those people that Abby trusted the most, besides Carter of course. She had helped Abby after the attack from Brian, her abusive neighbour and although Abby had been unwilling to accept the help at the time, looking back she was glad.

After a few hours of shopping with Susan, Abby decided to visit Carter at work whilst she was in the vicinity. She stopped off in the bakery and bought some cakes for everyone then set off to the hospital. When she got there, Abby walked up to Frank who was manning the reception.

"Hey Frank, there's some cakes here, do you know where Carter is?

"He's in the lounge" Frank replied, stuffing a donut in his mouth.

"Thanks, and Frank, try and save a few for the others!"

Abby walked into the lounge and saw Carter asleep on the couch.

"Ah, my poor baby" Abby whispered to herself.

"Hey Carter" Carter stirred a little and opened his eyes.

"Hey Abby, what are you doing here honey?" "I was in town and thought I'd pop in. You're obviously busy!" Abby said, rolling her eyes.

"Hey! We've actually had a pretty tough morning, thank-you Miss Lockhart"

Weaver walked in.

"Carter, six vehicle pile up coming in. Hey Abby, you working?"

"No just visiting. Need any help?"

Carter smiled at this. Typical Abby, always looking to help.

"No, its ok Abby, enjoy your day off"

Weaver left the room.

"Ok honey, I'll leave you to it" Abby said.

"Ok, don't forget your surprise tonight"

"Ooooh yeah! Can't wait. Love you!" Abby was smiling as she left the hospital. Things were finally going right for her.

A few hours later and Carter was on his way home. He had picked up the surprise for Abby on the way home and couldn't wait to give it to her.

"Hey honey, I'm home!"

Abby rushed out to greet him. "Where is it?"

"What?"

"My surprise!" Carter produced a box wrapped in a pink ribbon. Abby untied the ribbon and lifted the lid off the box. Inside were two kittens.

"Carter! They're beautiful!"

"I knew you'd like them, you have to name them"

"Ok, well the black and white one has to be called Sylvester, and the grey one can be called.....Clooney"

"Clooney?! After the actor? Abby that sucks!"

"He happens to be a very good actor! Not bad on the eye either, just like you my furry friend" She picked up Clooney and kissed him on his furry head.

"I thought it might be good practice for when we have babies"

"Who says we're gonna have babies Carter?"

"Well I'd like to one day, wouldn't you?"

"I'm not sure. I mean, I love kids but I can't imagine being a mum. I don't think I could do it"

"Abby, you'd be a great mum"

"Maybe. Shall we eat?"

Carter and Abby eat dinner. They then spent the rest of the evening playing with the cats.

"Abby, you've been quiet ever since we talked about kids. Are you ok?"

"Yeah, I haven't stopped thinking about it actually. I really do want children Carter"

"You'll be great Abby, want to go practice?"

"No, I want to go and try for real. I mean, I know its sudden, but I love you carter, I know we'll be together forever, and neither of us are getting any younger"

"Speak for yourself Abs!"

"No, seriously Carter, I want a baby"

"I love the idea Abby. And the process of making babies isn't exactly a chore is it?" "Come on then, let's go!"

An hour later.

"Wow! That was like the best ever!"

"Definitely. Lets hope it worked"

"Abby, don't get your hopes up honey, it can take months to conceive"

"It didn't last time"

"What?"

"I was pregnant when I was with Richard. I couldn't go through with it. I was so worried about the baby being bi-polar that I aborted it. I had an abortion John, do you hate me?"

"Abby, I could never hate you, but one question. What's changed now?"

"I guess I know I'll have support this time. When I was with Richard, well, he didn't really care. I know he would have left me if the baby was diseased"

"You know I'll never leave you don't you Abby?"

"Yeah I do. That's why I want this so much. I want to be a part of you forever"

"You will be"