“You’re early.” Abby said with a small smile.
“I needed to get out of the house.” John said. “What do you want to ask me?”
“How bout we get some coffee first?” Abby asked.
“Sure.” Carter said and summoned the waitress over. After they gave their orders and the waitress walked away, John faced Abby again. Abby avoided his gaze at first, but then looked up at him.
“I’m not exactly sure how to ask this. You’re not going to understand at first, but I really want you to.” Abby asked uncomfortably.
“What is it?” John asked, somewhat concerned about what she could possibly be asking.
“I’ve been thinking a lot about something. I want to have a baby.” Abby finally spit out.
“Why are you telling me this?” Carter said after a moment, trying to figure out what was going on.
“I…uh…I want you to be the father. I mean…you don’t have to actually be a father…I…uh…” Abby stammered, trying to express what she wanted to say.
“Wait a sec.” Carter said, confused. “What are you saying?”
“I’m offering you one night of meaningless sex. One night for me to get pregnant. After that you never have to be involved again. I’m not going to ask for money or anything like that. I’d raise it all by myself.”
“There are other ways you know. You don’t have to do it like this.” Carter responded.
“I’ve thought about it. I don’t want to have some random guys sperm zapped into my body. And any adoption agency would take one look at my alcoholism and veto me. This is my only way.” Abby explained. She looked at John for any trace of an answer. All she saw was him take a sigh and place his hand on his head. She made a similar gesture.
“You know what. It was stupid of me to ask. I’m being selfish and conceited again.” Abby sighed.
“No you’re not. I just don’t understand why you suddenly decided this.”
“You don’t have to do it. I shouldn’t have said anything. I didn’t realize you and Susan had broken up.” Abby mumbled as she got her coat and things together.
“Where are you going?” John asked looking up.
“I don’t want to waste any more of your time. I’m going to go into the ER.”
“You know I haven’t said no yet.”
“Huh?” Abby said whipping her head around to look at Carter.
“I never said no. You assumed I would say no.”
“Are you saying yes?” Abby questioned.
“I’m saying I’ll think about it.” Carter answered.
“Oh. Well I’m gonna get going anyway. I’ll see you in there.” Abby said quickly and left the restaurant.