Author's Note: The whole Ray and Kali thing WONT happen. A reviewer helped me come to my senses. But hmmm, this is the start of a CARBY!
Disclaimer: I don't own anyone but Kali.
Walking down the halls at County, I feel comfortable and safe. But not too comfortable because things at home have been tense. Abby's been anxious and when I go to Carter's, he's hardly there. Ray passes me and gives a grin and a wink. He's been keeping a close eye on me today…
Pushing into the gross bathroom, I wet my hair a bit (stupid humidity!) and apply some lip-gloss. Abby comes out of the stall looking frazzled.
"What's wrong?" I move towards her.
"Nothing, I'm fine, ready to go?" she smiles.
"Sure, but what's that," I point to something white sticking out of her purse.
"Old receipt," she mumbles, hastily tucking the white stripe deeper into her purse.
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"Kali, wait!" Ray yells, jogging up to Abby and I as we leave.
"What is it Ray?" Abby snaps.
"I have a patient that's about your age. She wont talk to anyone, she was brought in with her mom and dad. Car crash," he explains, ignoring Abby.
"What does that have to do with me?" I ask.
"Come talk to her, Wendell okayed it," he pleas.
Yuck! Wendell! I spit on Wendell!
"Sure," I nod and following him back in. "I'll be home in a bit Abs."
She doesn't look back but instead, picks up her pace.
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ABBY'S POV
I jog to the El and grab a seat. Yanking out my cell phone I call Carter at home.
"Hi it's me," I say shyly.
"Oh Abby hey," he stutters.
"Did I catch you at a bad time?" I ask fearfully. Please don't be busy.
"No, no. So what's up?" his voice is casual now. I relax.
"I need you to come over, we have to talk," I say firmly.
"Talk about what? What we did in the lounge last week? And the other day? And at my place yesterday, and your couch the days before that?" he teases sensually.
"Y-yes! Just get your butt over to my place ASAP," I try to sound firm.
"Yes ma'am!" he hangs up.
I've reached my stop so I put my cell back in my purse and hurry down the steps. But the heat makes me tired so I slow my pace and shuffle home. I can't believe my luck! Kali will be at the hospital for at least another half hour. She can't seem to pry herself away from my co-workers that adore her so much.
The apartment is refreshingly cool and I sigh when I step in. Kali has left the place tidy and sparkling. I grab a soda from the fridge and nestle myself on the couch. Okay, when I'm done this can, he'll be here. I immediately start drinking and half-way through, there's a knock at the door.
"Come in" I look down as I open the door.
"Thanks," he settles himself on the couch. "What's up?"
"I'm pregnant," I blurt out.