This one starts where the last one left off

Abby: I know, but what if…

Carter: No, no what ifs. Just think about now. The future will come soon enough. We can't predict the future, so let's stop trying. Now I know that I would love to have a baby with you. And I'm already excited about this baby. But you need to make a decision. Do you or don't you want this baby?

There is silence as Abby is thinking, weighing all the different possibilities. Carter just waits patiently as Abby searches her soul. After a few minutes, Abby speaks.

Abby: I think I want to keep the baby. You promise you are going to be here, whatever happens

Carter: Whatever happens. I promise.

Abby: Ok then. I guess we're having a baby.

Carter: Ok, I guess we are.

Abby: Let's go home now. I'm freezing.

Carter: Ok, they start walking. You know you made me the happiest guy in the world today. He kisses her.

Abby: Glad to be of help.

They walk in silence for a few moments.

Carter: So this was so not nothing. This is a big deal.

Abby: well…

Carter: Yes it is. I mean Abby we're going to have a baby! This is just so…

Abby: unexpected

Carter: wonderful. Abby smiles

Abby: yeah it is.

Carter grabs her into a hug and kisses her.

Carter: I had my suspicions, but I didn't know for sure.

Abby: Oh you did, did you?

Carter: Well all those mood swings and you have been so tired lately…

Abby: Un hun, whatever. Now you know for sure.

Carter: So how far along?

Abby: I don't know. I'm going in for an ultrasound tomorrow.

Carter: Can I come?

Abby: If you want.

Carter: I do. I definitely do.

Abby: Fine. Let's go home. I'm cold and hungry.

Carter: But we just ate.

Abby: yeah, but I'm craving ice cream… yes ice cream, chocolate ice cream… no mint ice cream…

Carter: Yep, definitely pregnant. Come on lets go. He pulls her by the hand, laughing

Abby: No I think I want ….

The next day in front of the ER. Carter and Abby are walking up to the entrance, when suddenly Abby stops.

Carter: Abby, come on, we're going to be late.

Abby: Let's go in the front entrance. If we go in through the ER, everyone will ask questions and want to know. I just want to keep this between us for awhile.

Carter: Ok, let's go.

He grabs her hand and leads her around the front entrance. They walk up to the Pregnancy ward and check in at the desk.

Abby: Hi, I'm Abby Lockhart. I'm here for my ultrasound.

Receptionist: Ah, Abby, yes. You can go into that exam room over there. The doctor will be there in a minute. She points to an exam room down the hall to the left. Is this the father?

Abby: Um yes.

Receptionist: Good, good. To Carter: You can go too.

Carter: Ok, thanks.

They turn and head down the hall.

Once inside the room, Abby gets up on the table. Carter sits down next to her and smiles.

Carter: So, do you want to get this started.

Abby: We have to wait for the doctor.

Carter: Why, we're both doctors. We've both done this before. Come on. Why wait?

Abby: Ok fine, but if we get in trouble I'm blaming you.

Carter: Agreed.

Abby lays down on the table and Carter moves the ultrasound machine near the table. Abby pulls up her shirt and Carter puts some of the gel on her stomach

Abby: Ahh… cold

Carter: Sorry

Abby: It's ok

Carter turns the machine on and takes pointer and starts getting it into view. Soon you here the heartbeat

Carter: Well it looks like you're about ten weeks along. Everything looks good. And…

Suddenly the door opens. Carter and Abby freeze. The doctor walks in.

Doctor: Ok, Ms. Lockhart… She looks up to see Abby lying down and Carter at the ultrasound machine. Oh my gosh. John, Abby I didn't know it was you guys. Congratulations. Well it looks like you already got started. She walks over. Here John, I'll take it from here. Why don't you go sit by Abby's head. She takes the pointer from Carter and Carter walks over to Abby's other side, grabbing her hand in his. Well it looks like you are about ten weeks along Abby. Everything looks good. You've got a healthy baby.

Abby: that's good to hear.

Doctor: Well, let me print you out a copy of this. I'll be right back. Congratulations again, you two. You guys are going to make great parents. She smiles at them and then leaves the room.

Carter: So that's our baby.

Abby: Yep, that's our baby.

They both smile and stare at the screen.