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Abby saw the confusion and sadness in her friend's eyes. She sighed. It's not that she didn't trust Neela. In fact, Abby trusted Neela with everything. "Neela." She sighed again. "I didn't mean it like that. I love it when you watch Joe." Neela gave her a dirty look. "Listen, I trust you with my life and with Joe's life."
Neela was even more confused now. Abby trusted her. She should be able to take care of Joe. "I need you Neela. I need you to help me get better." Neela was mad now. Abby was desperately trying to explain it to Neela. They were five minutes away from Susan's house. Neela must understand. "This might sound selfish. Neela, I called you to help me get better. You have been here for me every time I needed you. I want you to help me get better. I don't want Susan or Carter to help me get better because they were selfish. They picked everything up and left town. You were here. You were always here. You are selfless. Please help me get better by focusing on me and not on Joe." Abby was starting to beg her friend. She had to understand. "I need you to want to help me by being here for me. Susan can watch Joe because I need you."
"Seriously?" Neela was grateful Abby had so much trust in her. They were close friends. They went through their fourth year of med school together. Abby helped Neela out with the application, and Neela helped Abby out in school. They did their internship together. Neela was Abby's bridesmaid. They were close. Neela even smiled at her friend. Abby blinked a yes to Neela.
"Thank you." They arrived at Susan's house. Abby took the suitcase filled with Joe's things and Neela picked up the boy. The rang the doorbell and waited for someone to answer the door. A man answered the door. Both woman recognized him and he let them in. He called for his wife. She came downstairs holding the hand of a four year old boy. "Hey Abby, Neela. Cosmo, this is Joe." Susan pointed to the boy in Neela's arms. "He's going to stay with us for a few weeks ok?" Cosmo excitedly nodded.
Neela handed Joe to Susan. Chuck took his bag from Abby. "He can walk now, and he likes to venture around, so just keep a close eye on him. He's allergic to raspberries. He also likes to listen to Stevie Wonder before bed." Abby started breaking down in tears. She walked towards Susan and gave her son a last hug and kiss. "I love you Joey. I promise I'll get better ok?"
"You're doing the right thing Abby." Abby gave Susan a slight smile.
"I just wish Luka was here." Susan nodded. She didn't want to tell Abby that his father had died. He was staying for the funeral before coming back home. Abby wouldn't want to go to rehab if she knew about Luka's father.
Abby kissed Joe again. She thanked both Susan and Chuck. Neela led her out of the house. Abby was finally getting help. Everything is going to be ok. It has to be ok now.
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