Chapter 18: Hate
Susan was shocked about what she had just heard.
"Why?"
I put the chart against my body.
"Because I don't want to have it"
"Why? What did the baby do to you?"
"Nothing"
"So…?"
"I don't wanna go through what I went through when I had Emma again"
"What are you talking about?"
"Carter is leaving to Africa"
"What?"
"He got Kem pregnant"
"What?"
"That's it"
"Carter got Kem pregnant?"
"Yep. She left a message on his answering machine saying she was"
"I'm so sorry"
"No. It's ok. I always knew he loved her"
"He doesn't love her. He loves you. It was you who he proposed to"
"I know. But I'm still miscarrying it"
"Abby, don't do this"
"Too late"
I erased a name from the board and then left. A month later, Carter returned from Africa with Kem.
"Hey Jerry. Have you seen Abby?"
"Suture room"
"Thanks"
Carter and Kem headed to the suture room.
"Hey"
I jump and get upset when I see Kem.
"My two pregnant ladies"
Both of us get mad with what he said. And I noticed something on Kem's finger that made me sad.
"Jo… Carter, can I talk to you, privately?"
I stood up to leave the room and he followed me.
"Sure" – He turned to Kem – "Wait for me outside"
I turned to face him.
"What was that?"
"That what?"
"On Kem's finger. A ring?"
He looked to the floor.
"John Carter, was that a ring?"