Chapter 13: The Past Back To Present And How To Deal With It
Abby's pregnant with John's children. But is everything so perfect for the Carters?
"Really? How long?"
"Two weeks I guess"
"I'm so happy"
"I know"
"I mean, I wanted so bad to have children with Abby, she'll be a wonderful mother"
"Honey, let's stop talking about her and let's talk about us"
"Oh, right. I'm sorry"
At the admitting…
"Can you believe Neela's pregnant with Luka's kid?" – Susan asked
"I know! She'll be gorgeous in a couple months"
"Not as much as you" – John said, joining the conversation – "My shift is over. Let's go?"
"I'm sorry, I still have two hours. Will I meet you at home?"
"Yes, I'm going to rest a little before we go out to celebrate"
"Celebrate what?"
"Our 5 month anniversary"
"Oh yeah… I forgot. I have so much things on my mind"
"You know what? You should go"
"What? But my shift isn't over yet, Susan"
"I know, but you need to rest as much as you can. I can tell for me"
"Right. Thanks. Call me if you need"
"Ok. But we'll take care of everything"
"Thanks again"
"You're welcome"
"Ok. John… let's go"
"Abby, it's for you" – Frank said
"Go. I'll meet you outside. Who's it?"
"Didn't tell"
"Hello?"
"Hey…"
"Oh no… Richard, what you want?"
"I was going to get married, but I couldn't. I still have feelings for you Abby"
"What! Oh man… I'm married, Richard. Why don't you understand and move on? Get married! Get a life and leave me alone!"
"Abby…"
"Goodbye"
"So, who was it?"
"Richard"
He suddenly stops
"What?"
"What he wanted?"
"To tell me he's still in love with me"
He looks at her, with a serious and worried face
"Relax, ok? I told him to get a life and then hung up"
"Oh…"
"Don't worry. Nothing will happen. I'm in love with you. I've been in love with you for two years"
She hugs him, showing they will never be apart
"Besides, today is our day. 5 months, huh?"
"Yeah, seems like it was yesterday"
He still can't forget about the call
"Why don't you trust me?"
"What?"
"I know you're upset with Richard's thing. I told you it's not a big deal"
"Abby, I… it's just…"
"What?"
"Nothing"
"Right, so when you want to talk, you know where to find me" – She said, walking away
"Abby…"
"I told you" – She said, spinning around
Oh man… Richard screwed it up! The most special day in my life.
Later, that night…
"Will we go out?"
"Not anymore. I'm not on the mood"
He sits on the couch
"Look, I'm going to the room. I had great plans for this night. But plans never work"
And she goes upstairs
Oh man… She's so cold with me. I want to find a way to make it up
He goes up and doesn't find her anywhere. Then he sees the door of the babies' room closes and decides to open it. She's sitting on the floor, crying
"Abby…" – He said, kneeling down – "It's gonna be ok. Really. I'm not worried with Richard's thing. Because I know he lost you for me"
"Are you sure?" – She said, finally lifting her head up
He wipes away the tears that continually fall from her eyes
"I was never so sure in my life as I am right now. I love you, Abby. I want you. I need you. In a way I never thought I would"
She smiles and they hug. He gets up and helps her, standing a few centimeters away from her
"I love more than anything in my life. I wouldn't accept to live without your love and lose you to another man. I'm meaning it"
"I know. I know you wouldn't. I was scared, I don't want you to get in trouble for me. I'm sorry. I think I haven't loved you as I promised"
"Honey, it's ok. After some time, things chill a little. But I hope things between us get warm all the time"
"I do too. I'm exhausted. I need to sleep"
"Abby…" – He grabs her arm – "I want you tonight"
"John, are you sure?"
"I can't wait anymore. I'm a man, I have needs and wishes and I expect my wife to make them"
"I know, but during pregnancy isn't the same. I won't feel a thing"
"Yeah, you're right"
"I'm sorry. Only six months more. I promise"
"Ok"
Next day… Abby's arriving at ER to start her shift when she sees Richard's car parked
Oh boy!
"Frank, is there anybody looking for me?"
"Yes, your ex is in the lounge"
"Ok, thank you. What you want? I told you to leave me alone"
"I know. And I tried. I swear I tried. But I can't. Give me one more chance"
"I'm married and pregnant. I love my husband. I don't wanna do that"
"Please Abby"
"I just told you and I won't repeat. Understand?"
"I…"
"Richard, I'm finally happy. I beg you to walk away from my life and take care of yours"
"I can't do that"
"What? Why?"
She turns and he kisses her. Luka sees.