Later that night in the OB ward. Abby is on the bed sleeping. Carter is standing by the window, rocking one of the twins. Susan walks in and Carter turns around.

Susan: Hey. Carter puts one finger up to his lips and then nudges his head in Abby's direction. (Now whispering) Oh sorry.

Carter: it's ok. She's out. She's really tired.

Susan (walking over to Carter): Yeah, I bet. So who is this?

Carter: this is John Truman Carter the Fourth or Jack.

Susan: Hi baby… Can I hold him?

Carter: yeah sure. Carter hands her the baby. He walks over to the other crib by Abby's bed and picks up the other baby. He walks over to Susan. And this is Alyssa Abigail Carter.

Susan: Oh she is so pretty.

Carter: I know. She looks exactly like Abby. Susan nods her head.

Susan: And you (talking to Jack)… you look exactly like your dad. Carter smiles. Well Congratulations. You have two healthy babies.

Carter: thanks, but Abby did most of the work.

Susan: I know. Rocks Jack. Well I better go. I still have work to do. I was sent up as a representative to find out all the information. I'll come back later when Abby's awake.

Carter: Ok. Susan goes and puts Jack in his crib and kisses Alyssa's head.

Susan: Bye cuties. I'll see you later. Carter nods and Susan leaves.

Alyssa starts to fuss and Carter rocks her.

Carter: hey baby, shh. Go back to sleep. You'll wake mommy.

Abby (softly): Too late.

Carter (turning towards her): hey you're awake.

Abby: Well you know I have that new mother ultra sensitive hearing and plus you talk pretty loud. She smiles. Here give her to me. Carter brings Alyssa over and hands her to Abby.

Abby: hey sweetie go back to sleep. She kisses Alyssa's forehead.

Carter: Susan thinks she looks exactly like you.

Abby: Do you agree?

Carter (teasing): No I think she looks like me. Abby gives him a look. Of course she looks like you. Beautiful just like her mother. Carter kisses Abby.

Abby: humm. She kisses him back.

Carter: Breaking the kiss. So this means you sorry?

Abby: for what?

Carter: All those things you said in the delivery room. That you hate me, that I'm never allowed to touch you again, that I should go to hell, that… Abby cuts him off with a kiss

Abby: yes, I'm sorry. That wasn't me that was the pain talking.

Carter: Well it sure sounded like you.

Abby: Well I was in a lot of pain and you were so not helping.

Carter: I was too.

Abby: No you weren't, but I'm sorry about what I said. I didn't mean it… well except for the part about you never touching me again. That was true. She smiles.

Carter: what?

Abby: You have two children now. You don't need anymore.

Carter: but… but… Abby breaks out laughing. Hey

Abby: I'm sorry, but you look so defeated, it's just so funny.

Carter: so are you kidding

Abby: we'll see. Jack starts to fuss.

Carter (going over to pick him up): Ah, Jacky, your mother is very funny girl.

Abby: hey. Carter smiles and she smiles back. Carter comes over and sits in a chair beside the bed. So has anyone been up to see us?

Carter: Only Susan so far. But I'm sure they will start trickling in as their shifts end.

Abby: shh. She's asleep. Carter looks over and smiles.

Carter: Come on Jacky, don't you want to go to sleep too?

Carter rocks him for awhile, until he too falls asleep. Carter gets up and puts him in his crib. Then he takes Alyssa from Abby and puts her down as well.

Abby: They are so peaceful when they're sleeping.

Carter: un huh. He yawns.

Abby: tired? He nods. Come lay down.

Carter takes the railing down and climbs into the bed. He pulls Abby on top of him so they are facing each other.

Carter: I'm so proud of you. Abby smiles. No I mean it. You did really good today. He kisses her. I love you so much. You made me the happiest guy in the world today.

Abby: Ah, but what about our wedding.

Carter: true, but I was happy for different reasons then. I was happy because I had you. Now I'm happy because I have a family with you. Abby smiles.

Abby: I'm happy too.

Carter: good. He kisses her. Just then one of the babies cries. Abby laughs.

Abby: Ah, maybe I won't have to tell you to keep off me. The babies seem to be doing it for me. Carter starts to get up for the baby. No it's ok, I'll get her. You lay down.

Carter: ok. Abby goes over the Alyssa and picks her up.

Abby (in soothing tones): Hey Alyssa darling. What's the matter? She brings her back over to the bed and Carter helps them get into the bed. I think she just wants to cry.

Carter: Maybe she's hungry.

Abby: we're supposed to wait for the nurse

Carter: oh come on, you've seen it done hundreds of times before, you can do it.

Abby: I don't know…

Carter: Come on, you can do it

Abby: I guess so, but if we get in trouble it's your fault

Carter: Fine… there, support her head and wait to hear her swallow… There you've got, she's doing it. Abby smiles as Carter kisses her hair. Good, ok I'm going to go to the cafeteria and get something to eat. Do you want anything?

Abby: what you are going to leave me do this all by myself? What if the nurse comes in?

Carter: You blame me and the children?

Abby: Yeah, sure

Carter: So… do you want anything?

Abby: Maybe something to drink.

Carter: Ok, I'll see what I can find. I'll be back in a flash.

Abby: sure you will. Carter kisses the top of her head and brushes her hair behind her ear. Then he leaves in search of food, while Abby breastfeeds.

Two hours later. Abby is now gently rocking Alyssa, while Carter sleeps in the chair with Jack. Neela, Susan, Sam and Luka enter quietly. Abby looks up at them and smiles.

Abby: Hey

All: hey

Luka: So these are the newest members of the Carter clan

Abby: yeah, this is Alyssa and that's Jack

Neela: Oh, they're so cute!

Sam: No, they're beautiful

Abby: Thanks

Luka: Can I hold one?

Abby: uh, yeah you can hold Alyssa. She gives him the baby.

Luka: Oh, Abby she's so precious.

Sam: Don't be getting any ideas. I'm not ready for another baby, yet.

Luka: but…

Sam: No… You know what give her to me I want to hold her.

Susan: No I want to hold her next.

Abby: Whoa guys don't fight over my child. You can all hold her… Here Sam you take Alyssa and Susan you can take Jack from Carter.

Susan: But Carter's sleeping

Abby: It's ok, just take him. Carter probably won't even notice.

Susan (taking the baby from Carter's arms): he does look pretty tired

Abby: Well it seems I wore him out

Neela: You know we had a bet going on whether he would make it through the delivery alive.

Sam: Neela! You weren't supposed to tell her that

Abby: No it's ok… I was kind of mean to him, hun?

Susan: kind of mean, try really, really mean. He looked terrified when you guys were getting into the elevator to go upstairs.

Everyone laughs and Abby smiles.

Abby: So who won?

Luka: I did. I was the only who thought he would come through without injury

Abby: and how much did you win?

Luka: fifty dollars

Abby: only that much?

Luka: plus two hundred

Abby: That sounds more like the ER staff.

Neela: Can I hold one now, please.

Susan: Yeah, here you can take Jack. I have to go home to my own baby now.

All: Bye

Susan: I'll come visit tomorrow, ok?

Abby: 'k.

Susan gives Neela the baby and leaves.

Neela: Oh he is so small!

Abby: yeah, it didn't feel like it when I was delivering him

Sam: It never does. I thought for sure Alex was going to be twenty pounds and it turned out he was only 7.

Abby: Sounds about right

Luka (checking his watch): Oh, look at the time. We have to go, hun. We told the sitter we would be home an hour ago.

Sam: Oh, we need to go. Alex probably drove her crazy. Well congrats again, Abby.

Luka: Yeah, congratulations. They're beautiful.

Abby: Thanks.

Neela: I should go too.

Sam puts Alyssa down in the crib and Neela hands Jack to Abby:

Neela: bye

Sam/Luka: Bye, see you later

Abby: bye

They leave. Abby sighs

Abby: well it looks like it's just us now, baby. Aren't you tired? Your sister and dad are sleeping and I know mom would like some sleep. Jack just gurgles in reply. Well why don't you try to sleep.

She gets up and puts Jack down in the other crib. He doesn't cry, just lays there sucking his thumb. Soon he dozes off. Once he is asleep, Abby goes over to Carter who is sitting on the chair. She sits down on his lap and kisses his cheek. Carter groans and then opens his eyes.

Carter: Hey

Abby: hey

Carter: you tired?

Abby: yeah, but I can't fall asleep alone

Carter: Oh so now you want me to sleep with you?

Abby: That's not what I mean…

Carter: Well I don't know…

Abby: Once chance offer…

Carter: I guess I accept. He scoops her up and carries her over to the bed. He lays her down and lies down next to her. She puts her head on his chest and he wraps his arm around her.

Abby: Thanks

Carter: for what?

Abby: for everything…. And I am really sorry about what I said in delivery.

Carter: forgiven and forgotten.

They kiss and then drift off to sleep.