Disclaimer: i would try and think of something clever and witty to write here but I'm fresh outta of wit, sorry bout that. So i own nothing ER related : (

Dedication: Chapter is dedicated to Kenzie, Ella and Anie coz they are just so lovely and make me laugh. Also to everyone who reviewed, i love you guys coz reviews make Ali a very happy bunny : )

Couple of last things to add: It's nearly the end only two more chapters to go : ( I'm gonna be sad when i finish this coz i wont have anything to do wen I'm stuck at home all day. And this story's all full of

Kodac moments that come with writing ur first fic : )

God I'm getting all sentimental :'( lol

Oh and also this is the chapter when Fluff starts to appear i kinda overloaded in fluff : )

love

xoxoxox

2months since Neela moved back in with Ray (so to clarify, 4 months since Michael died)

Ray walked out of the bathroom, a towel wrapped around his waist, he was whistling to himself as he sauntered across the appartment. His head suddenly snapped round as he heard a suppressed laugh to his left. "Shit, i forgot she moved back in, I'm practically naked!" a red tint developed across his cheeks and he gave her a crooked smile. "You know you want me?" he laughed as he caught her looking at his defined chest. "god i really do" she thought and the reply she gave him still had a tinge of seductiveness in it.

"Dream on Barnett"

"God i love it when she says my last name like that, her accents so damn sexy!" Ray's thoughts started running away with himand then he realised he was still practically naked, in front of the girl of his dreams, and if he wasn't quick he would have to go back and take another shower, but this time cold!

He blushed again at this thought. Neela laughed and turned to leave And he went into his room andcollapsed onto the bed "God she's beautiful" was the only thing he could think.

Ray walked into the ER in an unusually bright mood, he was happy because Neela was happy, and when Neela is happy he's happy. "God we are like an old married couple! You wish Ray..." He thought.

"Whats got you in such a good mood then?" Pratt asked punching Ray on the arm suggestively.

"Nothing like that!" He Laughed "But it's good to know you all think so highly of me. I'm just happy. Isn't a man allowed to be happy?"

"Barnett, wipe that smile off your face, your starting to scare me?"Morris said as he watched their convosation from the admit desk.

"Now, the way he says my last name, not quite so sexy" Ray thought to himself

"Drop dead Morris." Ray smiled.

He tuned to see Neela enter the ER, and he couldn't help but to give her a quick grin, which she returned equally as quickly. Nothing seemed to be able to escape Pratt and Morris who exchanged looks that said "There's something going on between them, that Barnett's not telling us... "

"What? What? Tell me. What?" Ray pressured as he noticed the look shared between his colleagues. But again both men gave each other knowing glances, grabbed some charts and walked off.

"Abby? What was that about?"

"Don't ask me, go talk to Pratt." she said irritably, obviously Joseph had not been a perfect gentleman last night, and kept her awake.

Neela stood in the drug lock up trying to get a suture kit off the top shelf. When Ray walked in she was standing on her tip toes, showing some of her hips and stomach as her shirt lifted up slightly as she tried to reach it. "Seriously, who makes these shelves so high? How am i supposed to reach that!" She turned to see who had entered; and caught the look of amusement visible on his face.

"Would you like some help?" Ray offered as he stood behind her and lent over her to get the kit off of the shelf. He didn't mean to but as he lent over her their bodies touched, even if only for a second it caused both of them to blush horribly

"Oh god, not again, why does she have to do this to me, i can't seem to keep my body under control when I'm around her."

"Gosh, i feel like a school girl again" Neela thought,.as she giggled.

"Thanks" she said as he handed her the kit. Ray was pushed up against the wall trying to give her as much space as possible to get out, the drug lock up was seriously small. All Neela could think about was how much she wanted to be on that body. And they stood for what seemed like a life time just standing staring at each other but when Neela came to her senses, she moved so suddenly it caused Ray to jump slightly.

"Right, back to work," Neela said

"Yes, Work, right, work." Ray stuttered, to which Neela just laughed and walked out of the drug lockup.

"How can she drive me so crazy? It seems i can't even get my tongue to work any more!" Ray thought. As he turned to leave, Pratt walked passed and gave him another one of those looks.

"I wish everyone would stop doing that!" Ray called after him

"I don't no what your talking about Barnett." Pratt shouted back and a small smile lingered on his lips.

Ray just walked away muttering " God, Pratt thinks he's so funny... such a funny man... he's not funny..."

"1st sign of madness."

"Sorry, what?" Ray started, seeming stunned as his muttering had been interrupted.

"Talking to yourself!" Neela laughed as he looked so confused "he looks so cute when he's confused, but then again, he's just generally cute!" Neela's laugh seemed to be contagious because Ray soon started to laugh as well.

Neela wanted what Abby had: a beautiful baby and a husband who adored her. She knew Abby had been through a lot in her life and she was glad that her friend had finally found someone that she could depend on. Abby and Luka had gathered their family and closest friends in a small church, the setting could not have been more perfect. Abby had looked stunning as she walked down the aisle, her hair was teased into loose curls and her simple dress complimented her figure immensely. The look of pure joy on Luka's face when he saw her was priceless. Remembering their beautiful yet simple ceremony, Neela couldn't help but feel she had missed out, although she knew that she had told Michael that she didn't mind not having a traditional wedding. She had loved him and that was enough. But was it really? Maybe Abby had been right... she had never really known Michael, not like she knew Ray.

"Abby? Can i talk to you for a minute?"

"It seems that everybody wants to talk to Abby today." Abby snapped

"Oh, it's fine, I'll go and talk to...umm...someone else."

"No wait Neela, I'm sorry. Joseph isn't sleeping and Kovac seems to be able to sleep like the dead."

"Oh gosh she must be pissed off, if she's calling her husband by his surname" Neela thought.

"So, anyway, what did you want to talk to me about?" Abby continued

"well... erm... well..."

"Good grief, spit it out woman!"

Neela took a deep breath, shut her eyes and said something so quickly that it took Abby a couple of seconds to decipher what she had said.

"So, you think you have feelings for Ray?"

"umm hmm" Neela said relieved to finally have it off her chest. "What can i do Abby?"

"Tell him." was her friends simple answer. "If you like him that much then you should tell him how you feel."

"But is it too soon after Michael?"

"Look Neela, you can't help who you fall for, if you love him, tell him."

"Right, if i love him, tell him, sounds simple enough. Thanks Abby" Neela gave her friend a quick hug and then turned to walk away.

"Oh and Neela" She turned her head to look at Abby again, " Good luck."

"I think I'll need it. If i love him tell him, if i love him tell him." the words echoed through Neela's head and again she took a deep breath in and started towards curtain 4.

-Meanwhile-

"Ray? Can i talk to you for a sec?"

"Fine but only if you explain the looks you've been giving me all day."

Pratt laughed "You and Neela..."

"What about me and Neela?"

"I can see the way you two look at each other."

"Oh god he's going to thump me, Michael was his best friend and here i am being obvious about my feeling towards Neela, he's going to punch me for sure."

"What?" Ray stammered trying to sound nonchalant about his reaction.

"I can see you like Neela, Ray; there is no point denying it." Ray couldn't help but tense up, ready to be punched. But nothing came.

"I just wanted to say, look after her. She deserves to be happy and I see the way she looks at you; I can tell she cares about you." As Pratt finished, Ray looked at him in astonishment and gulped.

"Thanks man. But I still don't know what your talking about." Ray smiled to himself as he walked away form a now frowning Pratt.

"she cares about me..." he felt that his heart was about to explode because it was beating so fast.

Reading back over this chapter i noticed they all seem to be laughing a lot! but i couldn't think of another word for laugh except chuckle but i don't think Ray would chuckle lol. : )

And i put in about Luka and Abby's wedding to make Ella happy coz i no she would have had a fit if i had not included some "Luby cuteness"

Love to all of you

xoxoxoxo