All My Fault

Disclaimer: I don't own ER or its characters


Emma stared down at where Susan had Richard pinned to the ground. He fought but Susan used all her strength to keep him down. Luka ran over to Abby who was barely awake.

"Hey," he said gently, "It's okay, we're here. You're going to be alright. Emma's fine. Please, just try to stay awake."

"Ri…rich," Abby tried but the words wouldn't come out.

"Shh," he comforted her, "It's okay. Don't worry, I'm here."

The moment Susan had opened the door, Carter grabbed the phone and quickly dialed 911. Emma had stayed with Susan and Richard. Soon after Carter called the police, two ambulances and three squad cars showed up at the apartment building. Richard was taken away in handcuffs and was charged with domestic violence and child abuse. Abby was put into one of the ambulances on a gurney while Emma rode in the other. Luka rode with Abby. Susan and Carter went with Emma. When they arrived at the hospital, everyone had heard what happened. Pratt and Sam took Emma to get sutures. Abby was immediately rushed into a trauma room. She needed surgery so Romano brought her up to the OR. Luka, Carter, and Susan all sat silently in the waiting room for hours. The door opened and they looked up at Romano trying to read his face. He solemnly dropped his head down, staring at the floor. He mumbled something so quietly the three could barely hear what he was trying to tell them. Susan began to sob. Carter hugged her trying to get her to calm down. Luka just sat there staring at Romano.

"You're lying," Luka said jumping to his feet.

"I'm sorry," Romano said.

"You have to be lying!" he yelled again.

Luka lunged at Romano, grabbing his throat in his rough hands.

Carter managed to get Luka off him before he did anything stupid.

Romano left the three doctors to gather their thoughts.

They sat still and silent in the waiting room for the rest of the night.\


AN: I know that was really rushed but I didn't' have too many ideas for this chapter. I'm thinking of writing a court scene with Richard and Emma. Does anyone want to help out with that one?