AN: Big thanks to everyone who has reviewed so far! I forgot to say that the in the other chapter that it was Maura Tierney's birthday on the 3rd of febuary soa big massive birthday message goes out to her! (She does not look forty!)
Abby and Liana sat together on the couch watching the cartoon channel. She had somehow managed to take a two day leave, briefly informing Weaver that she had a family emergency. Weaver had enough knowledge about Abby's family to pursue further questions about what the emergency was.
"Mum" Liana turned her attention from the television and interrupted Abby's train of thought.
"Can I ask you something?" Abby nodded her head and braced herself to answer a question about the disease. Liana thoughtfully looked up at Abby and opened her mouth to speak.
"Why did you go blonde?" Abby laughed out loud, and tugged on a lock of her hair.
"Why did I go blonde?" she repeated the question somewhat amazed.
"Yeah, I liked your hair when it was dark like mine." Abby giggled and looked at Liana bemused by her way of thinking.
"I suppose I just wanted a change, I've had blonde hair for ages."
"Yes I remember. You were stuck in the hospital and when you came out you had changed your hair."
"Do you not like my hair this colour" Abby pouted pretending to be hurt. Liana repeatedly shook her head, worried she had hurt her mum's feelings.
"No mum, it looks fine…I just think you should have brown hair again." Abby jerked her body up and turned the television off.
"Come on" she beckoned for a bewildered Liana to follow her. Abby put her jacket on and helped Liana with hers.
"Where are we going?"
"You'll see." Abby took her hand and they left the apartment.
"Carter, we have two criticals rolling in, ETA five." Frank looked past him and stuck his fingers into his mouth making a wolf whistle sound. Carter turned to see Abby standing in front of the admin desk.
"Wow your hair!" he blurted out. She looked down to her feet embarrassed by the number of stares she was receiving. Pratt strode past and stopped when he saw Abby.
"Hey Abby your IQ just went up by thirty points." He lent back and chuckled at his own joke. His laughter was cut short when a women's exclamation sounded in annoyance. Susan stood behind him with her arms folded and a 'what the hell did you just say' expression on her face.
"What that was funny" he said in defence.
Abby stifled a laugh and returned Carter's gaze.
"Um I came to get the prescription" she said quietly. Carter nodded sympathetically and reached into his pockets.
"I was going to drop it by when I found out you weren't working." Abby ducked her head and approached his outstretched hand.
"Thanks Carter," She quickly skimmed over and stuffed it into her jacket pocket.
"Is there anything I can do to help?" His brown eyes pleaded into hers.
"There's nothing to do…" her voice trailed off and she laughed slightly, "It's just another chapter to add to my life…I'll deal with it." She smiled at him and was about to speak again when Sam bounded over and interrupted her.
"Hey Abby" she stopped shortly when noting she had interrupted.
"Oh sorry" Sam looked from either person and ducked her head in embarrassment. Carter stepped back and nodded his head for Sam to go on.
"I just wanted to tell you its Alex's birthday next weekend and he wanted to invite Liana to his birthday party."
"He wanted to invite her?" Abby questioned knowing she was lying.
"Well I suggested it, but it'll be fun. He's having a bowling party…thirty hyper kids!" She laughed and waited for Abby's response. Thirty hyper kids Abby thought to herself, twenty-nine hyper kids and one manic one.
"Uh I'll see" Abby said unsure
"You're welcome to come as well, if you're unsure about leaving Liana. Plus I would really appreciate extra hands." Carter's face brightened as he pictured Abby bowling.
"Sure why not" Abby smiled through gritted teeth.
"Great thanks Abby". She grinned at both of them and departed from their company.
"Anyway I have to go, Liana's waiting for me in the car", she gave him a small wave and left the ER. He watched her go and suddenly snapped back to reality when hearing the roaring sirens approaching the hospital.
Abby unlocked her car door to see Liana staring absent-mindly into space.
"You've been invited to a birthday party next weekend," Abby turned the engine on and reversed the car out of the spot.
"Who's?" she asked quietly.
"Alex's, he's having a bowling party…that'll be fun right?"
"I don't think I'll go" Abby looked down surprised by her serious tone.
"Why not?" Liana shrugged her shoulders and started twisting a lock of hair around her fingers.
"I'm going as well and Sam will be there" Abby hoped this would change her mind.
"I know what happens when you're bi-polar" she stated.
"What?" Abby asked confused.
"You act differently from everyone else."
"So? Liana when you're medicated you act just like everyone else." Abby suddenly pulled on the side of the road.
"Liana you've been invited to a birthday party and it will be rude if you don't go!" Abby's sudden serious tone seemed to affect Liana's way of thinking. She nodded her head slowly as an indication to Abby that she would attend Alex's birthday party. Abby lent across and planted a kiss on Liana's forehead. She turned the engine back on and drove off. They stopped off on the way home and picked up the Depakote and Lithium. Liana's mood picked up and she started chatting away to Abby.
"What time is it?" Liana suddenly asked, Abby glanced down at her watch.
"Uh it's almost seven." Liana brought her small hands up to her cheeks.
"Nooo mum we're going to miss Fear Factor."
"Its okay sweetie, we're almost home." Liana became more and more fidgety as the time ticked on. The car turned the corner and the apartment appeared in sight. Liana excitedly undid her seatbelt and pushed herself up in the seat.
"No Liana we're not there yet." Abby said. As the car started to slow down Liana opened the car door.
"LIANA!" Abby screamed watching in horror as she jumped out of the car.
AN: Please review I'll update faster if you do!