| Two days later Abby was standing on the roof of the hospital smoking a cigarette when a voice made her turn around. “You know you’ll have to give that up if you’re going to have a baby.” The voice said. “Well I’m not having a baby yet.” Abby said sarcastically, but extinguishing the cigarette. “I’ve thought about it you know. I’m not sure it’s a good idea to bring a child into the world where the mother is just trying to forget her own problems and doesn’t want the father to have any part in its life.” “Oh.” Was all Abby could say. “But…” Carter continued, “If this is really what you want then I’ll do it.” “What?” Abby said, quickly looking up. “I said yes, I’ll do it.” John said with a smile. Abby came over and gave him a big hug. “Thanks.” She whispered, trying not to cry. “No problem.” Carter whispered back. “So what do we do now?” He asked after the hug was over. “Uh, how about you come over on Friday. That is if you’re not doing anything…” Abby responded. “I’m not doing anything. What time?” “Um, around eight?” “I’ll be there.” John said with a smile. “Okay.” Abby smiled back. “Are you off now?” Carter asked. “Yeah, about 40 minutes ago. You?” “Five minutes ago.” John answered looking at his watch. “You want to get some coffee or something?” “No, I think I’m just gonna go home.” “Oh. Well then I’ll see you later.” “Okay.” Abby said and watched him walk back towards the door. A few minutes later she did the same. *Friday* Abby had gotten home at about five o’clock. She nervously tidied up her apartment and waited for Carter to arrive. The next thing she knew her doorbell was ringing and she looked up at the clock and realized it was already eight. She hesitantly opened the door and welcome Carter in. He was dressed very casually with a dark red sweater and a pair of khaki pants on. “Hey.” Abby said with a small smile ushering him into her living room. “Hey.” John said coming into the small apartment. “Do you want something to drink? I have water, coke, tea.” “Water’s fine.” Abby brought him a glass of water and sat down on her sofa. “So what do we do now?” Carter asked after a couple minutes of uncomfortable silence. “Uh, I guess we should go into the bedroom.” Abby offered. She shrugged and walked towards the room and John followed. He took off his sweater and set it on the couch as he left the room. As he entered the room he saw Abby sitting on the bed and he went and sat next to her. After a moment, he started to lean in to kiss her. “You don’t have kiss me.” Abby said quietly and shut her eyes and stood up. “You know what? This is too awkward. I’m sorry. I can’t do this.” Abby went quickly into the bathroom and shut the door. Carter sighed and then knocked on the door. “Abby?” “You can go if you want to. I didn’t know it was going to be this difficult.” “I don’t want to leave. This was your idea. Come out of the bathroom.” “I’d be a horrible mother anyway. You were right. I just want this to solve my problems.” “Abby, I didn’t mean that. You’re going to be a great mother.” “You really think so?” Abby asked, opening the door and sticking her head out. “Yes I do.” Carter smiled. “So tonight means nothing? Anything that happens stays in this apartment?” “Something like that.” Abby said still sitting in the bathroom. “Then this doesn’t mean anything.” Carter said and came over to her and gave her a long kiss. She wrapped her arms around his neck and he carried her back to the bed. As he lay her down and she kissed him back, all the sexual tension that had been developed in the past year was forgotten and their night of passion began. |