Hi everyone. Sorry it took me so long to update; I promise there will be more chapters soon. I hope you all like this one. I'm starting to run out of ideas, so if there is anything that anyone would like to see happen, let me know I'll try to work it in. Thank you all.

Ray is lying on his side on the bed, staring at Abby who is now wearing only a bra and underwear.

"Abby?" he whispers.

"Hmm?"

"You're beautiful," he says running a hand along her side, "You're absolutely beautiful." Abby smiles at him and leans forward. Ray feels her lips gently graze against his own, sending chills up his spine. Slowly, almost tentatively, Abby pushes her tongue through his lips. Ray slides his arm around her back and pulls her on top of himself. Abby breaks the kiss and smiles.

"I seem to remember this position from game night."

Ray laughs and pushes a strand of hair out of her face. "So," he says staring into her eyes, "Is it official? Are you and I a 'we'?" Abby looks at him funny. "You know, are we together now?" Abby smiles once she figures out what he's talking about.

"I guess you could say that, even though you haven't ask me yet," Abby says sitting up, still straddling him.

"You're going to make me ask you aren't you?" Ray asks raising an eyebrow. Abby nods. Ray sits up and wraps his arms around her. "Susan was right, this is just like high school." Abby shoots him a look. "Okay, okay! Let's see… Abby, will you do me the honor of becoming my girlfriend?" Abby sits there and thinks for a moment.

"Ray, I would love nothing better," she smiles. Ray kisses her and rests his forehead against hers. He runs his hands along her sides, caressing every inch of her soft skin, taking it all in. His lips find her neck where he places random soft kisses. Abby feels Ray's hands slide up her back to the clasp of her bra.

"Ray," she says. Ray looks up into her eyes. "What do you think you're doing?" She laughs. "Is someone horny?" He nods and kisses her neck again, slowly moving down to her collarbone.

"How about we just fool around a little bit?" he asks with a smile. Abby rolls her eyes.

"You just don't give up Barnett."

Ray smiles and rolls Abby onto her back. "Shoot I forgot to ask you, you're not into that creepy dominatrix stuff are you?" Abby shakes her head. "Good," Ray says with a sigh of relief.

"That's funny, I could see you enjoying being dominated by a woman," Abby smiles.

"It all depends on the situation you see," Ray explains, "I wouldn't mind if you wanted to tie me up and have your way with me, but I don't want you spanking me with a wooden paddle and leather whips or whatever… But you know, you would be awfully cute in the little leather outfit."

"Ray?"

"Yeah?"

"Shut up and kiss me."

"Now that's what I like," Ray says as he leans down and kisses her. He slides his hand up her stomach and over her breast. "Abby," he whispers as he reaches for the clasp of her bra once again. Abby nods in response and Ray removes it. Someone has obviously had some practice at that. Abby thinks. "Oh God Abby," he groans looking at the entire length of her body, " You're gorgeous." Abby blushes.

"You're just saying that so we -,"

"No, Abby," Ray interrupts, "I don't care what we do. Hell we could go to sleep right now and I'd be a happy man. I care about you Abby Lockhart and I don't want to hurt you." Abby smiles at him.

"Well Ray," she whispers, "I'm not ready to go to sleep." She sits up and tugs on his boxers.

"Abby … are you sure?"

"Yes Ray," she answers with a smile. Ray removes his boxers and leans in to kiss her. The kiss quickly intensifies; their tongues are soon dancing together. Ray hooks his fingers onto Abby's underwear and slowly pulls them down her legs.

"Abby we don't have to," Ray says as he kisses her neck.

"Ray I want to," Abby says.

Ray lowers himself onto Abby and continues to kiss her neck and collarbone. He positions himself and gives Abby one last kiss before sliding in.

Ray is lying in bed next to Abby, watching her sleep. He leans in and gently presses his lips against hers. "Abby you are so beautiful," he whispers as he runs a finger along her cheek. He traces the outline of her lips and kisses her forehead. "I want to lie here with you forever," he says as he wraps his arms around her, "But I can't… damn I hate work."

He stands up slowly, trying not to wake Abby, and searches for his clothes that have been scattered around the room. After dressing, Ray writes a note and sets it on the bed next to Abby. He gives her one last kiss on the forehead and leaves.

Abby opens her eyes to an empty space next to her in the bed.

"I knew he'd leave," she says, "He's just like every other man; he didn't care last night. Hell, he probably would have said anything to score." She sighs. "Abby, you are so stupid." She gets out of bed and goes to the bathroom to take a shower.

Abby stands beneath the warm stream of water, praying that it will wash everything away. Her tears roll down her cheeks as she leans against the wall and sobs.

Abby walks into the ER at 7:55 am and goes directly to the lounge, trying to avoid everyone. No luck.

"So," Susan says entering the lounge, "How was your night with Ray?" Abby looks at her and then continues to get ready for work. "Come on Abby, spill it. I know you two were together last night. Did you watch some movies or did you guys decide to have some more one-on-one time?"

"It's time for work," Abby says as she puts her stethoscope around her neck and walks out of the lounge.

"Wow, someone's got her panties in a twist!" Susan exclaims walking out of the lounge. Standing at the admit desk, Abby glances up to see Ray examining a female patient.

"She's got to be eighteen years old," Abby whispers, "Just like Ray likes them. Well I hope they're happy together." She storms away from the desk almost pushing Carter to the floor.

"Whoa, what's wrong with her?" he asks handing a chart to Susan.

"I don't know," Susan answers, "I asked her about her night with Ray and she didn't seem very happy."

"Hold on a minute… Ray? As in the cocky one who works here?"

"That's the one," Susan says.

"What is he doing with Abby? She's not exactly his type, you know. He's probably after a quick score. Well I'll make sure that nothing-"

"Carter!" Susan snaps, "Stay out of this; it's something that Abby needs to work out by herself."

"But Susan she-,"

"Not another word Carter. Why do you care anyway? You had your chance," Susan smirks. Carter stands before her dumbfounded.

"I- I don't know!" he stammers, "She probably didn't have any fun last night anyway. I mean she doesn't even like Ray."

"Oh you'd be surprised," Susan mumbles. Ray walks up to the desk.

"Good morning Carter, Susan."

"You son-of-a-," Carter starts to say.

"Ray, what did you and Abby do last night?" Susan asks, interrupting Carter.

"Oh you know, the usual New Years stuff," Ray answers with a smirk. His entire body was still on fire from Abby's touch.

"Well whatever it is, Abby seems upset over it," Susan says, "You must have done something."

"Are you serious? I thought she liked it," Ray says as he walks off looking for Abby.

"You know Abby's going to kill him right?" Carter says.

"Yeah," Susan responds, "But I don't care because right now I am officially off the clock and I am out of here."

"What you don't want to stay and watch the bloodshed?"

" Carter I have been here for twenty four hours and I need to be back here tomorrow at eight. I need sleep, my family needs me, I need to be at home," Susan says walking away.

"Abby, Abby stop!" Ray shouts catching up to her in the hallway; he grabs her arm. "Are you okay?" Abby throws his hand off.

"Leave me alone Ray. Don't you have any work to do?" She starts walking away.

"Abby what's wrong?" he asks grabbing her arm again.

"You want to know what's wrong Ray? Okay… maybe I'm a little bit upset because you and I had sex last night and you left me. You know what, you are such an ass, Ray Barnett. I- I thought you were different. I thought that maybe we… Just don't talk to me anymore, ever." Shewalks away leavingRay in the middle of the hallway.