A/N: Sorry it has taken me so long to update! I haven't forgotten about you guys, really! Life has been crazy for me and with exams, work, small social crisis, and the equestrian show season I'm swamped! I am posting the two final chapters today so that you guys don't have to wait anymore! And sorry this chapter's short. I just needed to get something done in thease last two chapters. Theoretically, they could/should be one chapter but I made them two shorter ones. I love you all! Thanks for the reviews! )

Chapter 4

The first thing Abby became aware of when she woke up was that she wasn't in her bed, but on her couch. The second thing startled her- she wasn't alone.

Any panic that she had felt was swept away as the farmiliar scent of Carter's aftershave washed over her. She sighed contentedly. His arm was draped protectively around her waist with nose burried in the crook of her neck. He tickeled her stomach softly.

"Morning, beautiful" he murmered sleapily in her ear.

Carter was struck then by how perfect she was. Despite the past they shared their future was bright, with the warm morning sun streaming through the window. She was so tiny, so petite- like a dancer. He small form fitting perfectly in his arms.

Abby let out a contented sigh. She was happy. Happies than she had been in a very long time. She felt so comfortable. He was holding her close, willing to protect her from the demons that tormented her in her sleep. She was suprised to realise that she haddn't had a nightmare last night. It was the first night in a long time where she slept soundly. She grinned.

"Sleepy-head enjoy his rest?" She rolled over to face him, still wrapped protectivly in his arms.

"Best sleep I've had in..." He pondered momentairly before smiling "...ever. I can't remeber ever having slept that well"

Stretching languidly, Abby leant over and kissed him gently. His arms tightened around her waist, pulling her closer and deepening the kiss.

Pulling away momentairly, Abby searched Carter's face. His eyes expressed concern, worry, hope, lust and the one thing she was searching for...

Her face broke into a grin.

"I love you, Car"

"I love you too, Abbs" he murmured before ducking in for another kiss.

Continue on to chapter 5! )