Thanks for the reviews guys. I had originally written 2 more chapters before the original post, but after the reviews I changed the fic a bit just for you, you won't see it yet, but you will I promise! Hope you like it?
Ray checked his watch. It was 8.35pm, 5 minutes later than he last checked. He knew he was being stupid, it wasn't like she was coming to meet him, but he was feeling nervous. Nothing had been the same since she had moved out and it had only got worse after Michael's death, they had just stopped talking. Correction, they talked but only when they had to… he could list off all the times in his head. He knew it was his fault, he shouldn't have said anything the night she left him, the night she left them.
"Penny for them?"
Startled, Ray swung around nearly loosing his hold on his bottle of beer. Leaning against the couch was a very amused Abby. Wearing a cream trouser suit and with her hair pulled back she looked effortlessly stunning,
"Hey, don't you know it's rude to creep up on a person?" Ray spluttered.
Abby grinned sitting down next to him, "well, you would have noticed me if you hadn't been glued to my front door. She'll be here, relax."
"I don't know who 'she' is, but I'll have you know I'm waiting for the entertainment, Morris is apparently bringing a date."
Abby gave Ray a long, hard look. Unable to hold the eye contact, Ray shifted uncomfortably.
"Ray…." Abby said holding him firmly by the arm.
Turning back towards her Ray muttered, "look Abby, I know what you're thinking but you're wrong ok, I'm fine." He turned his attention back towards the door "I'm just nervous, it's been a while that's all."
"You two are hopeless, you know that?" Abby exclaimed.
"Keep it down!" Ray whispered.
"Look, this is no secret, everyone knows how you both feel, and it's obvious, even the janitor knows and he's only been working at County for a week! The only people who don't seem to get it, are you and Neela" Abby said her voice lowering.
"You're wrong Abby" Ray groaned, putting his hands over his face.
"If I'm wrong then why do you spend half your time staring at her when she's not looking, waiting for her to get to work just for a glimpse before you leave at the end of the day? Abby stated before taking a sip of her orange juice, "and she's just as bad."
Ray looked up, "excuse me?"
"You heard me," Abby put down her drink, before turning back to Ray.
"Who do you think has been asking about you nearly every other day since she moved out?"
The shock on Ray's face was clearly visible.
"Look Ray, she was devastated after Michael's death…"
"Yeah I know that "Ray interrupted.
"Well did you know that she hated leaving you, that she felt guilty? Ray she's lost a lot more than you think, even before Michael died."
"What do you mean?" he whispered, looking hopefully at Abby.
"Look I've said too much already, you need to speak to her."
"Abby,"
"No Ray, you need to speak to her." Picking up her drink, Abby started to walk away. "And Ray, try and enjoy yourself it's a party? You're not at the ER now."
Ray smiled, "Abby, have I told you how amazing you are?" Turning back to Ray, the look on his face was enough to tell her that maybe tonight was going to be the night. Their night.
"I know, that's why Luka married me. Oh and Ray?" Abby's eyes gleamed with mischief.
"Yes, oh wise sage?"
"Don't stuff this up"
Smirking Ray stretched his legs out lazily, "Well if you're thinking what I think you're thinking then maybe there's hope for me after all."
"Barnett, don't get cocky!" Laughing to herself, Abby winked at Ray before walking towards the kitchen for another large drink of orange juice.
Is it going to be that easy?
Oh and 'penny for them' means I'll give you a penny for what you're thinking, for those of you who didn't understand the phrase! It is an English expression…not very American sorry! Found the reviews helpful….hint hint!