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Post by lubyfan on Apr 10, 2006 19:38:32 GMT 10
Can't wait for the next part!
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Post by zelda on Apr 10, 2006 20:09:01 GMT 10
Hi Larue, I ran to my computer first thing this morning.What else can I say? I am addicted to this beautiful story.It's really powerful. And beside war, wounds,and destruction, each character is so well analysed.We have never seen Abby so committed and strong.This is the place where she wants to be, she is needed,and she knows it,period.And when finally Luka comes back, no words are necessary to show how much they love each other. I could go on and on.This is not a fanfic, it is a novel.
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Post by larue on Apr 10, 2006 20:24:50 GMT 10
Actually loopieallie, I am a Kindergarten Teacher. I have always enjoyed writing however. ..even as a kid. I wasn't until I started doing fan fictions that I have seriously let anyone else read what I have written. THIS little hobby started last Christmas when I was dealing with the frustration of the 'I'm pregnant'...roll credits...no new episode for three weeks scenario. I figured out how to work the fanfiction.net site and posted a chapter...and then another...and then another. NOW, I am trying to figure out how to do this for $$$ so I can do it all day. You guys have made it SUCH fun!!! LOL Thanks for the support.....and reviews. And now....back to Africa....after a day wallowing in playdoh and cut and pastes!
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Post by Noora on Apr 10, 2006 23:38:48 GMT 10
Zelda's right, this isn't a fic, this is a novel<3 I love it so much, you're so good writer! If you're ever gonna do this for living, you're gonna be rich ^^ Cause everyone will love what you write.
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Post by dancergurl18 on Apr 11, 2006 2:31:25 GMT 10
Great update... I'm looking forward to more.
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Post by sammiejm on Apr 11, 2006 3:22:15 GMT 10
Hi Larue
Thanks so much for some more wonderful updates. And thank you, thank you, thank you for bringing Luka back safely!
Can't wait for more - you really have a gift for this stuff.
Sammie xx
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Post by larue on Apr 11, 2006 21:37:06 GMT 10
Abby sat next to the bed watching him sleep. Luka was stretched out on top of the sheets with his hand opened toward her. She smiled and fingered the bronze sculpture that she held in her lap. Tata’s scuplture. The bronze bowl with the water lily settled inside. The cause of all of her worry and frustration for the past three days.
He’d filled her knapsack with water bottles and first aid supplies when he realized that he’d been left behind. He set out on the road with the other refugees but had been diverted to another camp to the south by fighting. It had taken another day to find them again and to convince someone to drive him to her.
She’d had to literally peel the socks off his feet. She looked at them now. There were oozing blisters everywhere. She’d cleaned them, soaked them and covered them with an antibiotic ointment. She’d also convinced him to let her run an IV with electrolytes for him. He was dehydrated. The water he carried hadn’t lasted long with so many others needing it as well. She looked up as there was a light tapping on the door. It opened and Carter stepped inside. Their eyes met and she frowned slightly.
“How is he?” he asked quietly, ignoring her look.
“Dehydrated, “ she said. “Whined like a baby when I put the IV in.” Carter winced as he looked at the blisters on his feet.
“I’ve contacted the L’Alliance officials. They’re making exit arrangements for the two of you.” Abby nodded.
“Are you going to go right back to Chicago?” She shook her head.
“Croatia first,” she said. “We have things to pick up, family to see again.” It surprised her how desperately she wanted to see them...Tata...her brothers in law...their wives and children. Carter nodded and looked at her for a long moment.
“Abby,” he cleared his throat. “I...uh...” She held up her hand to stop him as she looked at Luka. Carter’s heart broke as she brushed a fly away from Luka’s face and swept a finger through the hair on his forehead.
“Don’t say it, John,” she said quielty. “There’s nothing you can say that will fix this.”
“I’m not trying to fix anything,” he said quietly. “I’m not going to apologize for loving you.” Abby looked up at him with an angry fire burning in her brown eyes.
“You...are like a little boy who always wants the toys he can’t have. Once you have it, you toss it away,” she whispered. “I am not one of those toys. Now, please leave.”
“Abby...”
“I have no intention of telling Luka about any of this. He has a lot of admiration and respect for you. I’m not going to ruin that. But, I want you to stay the hell away from me.” Carter’s eyes widened and then he frowned. He started to say something but then turned away and was gone. She sighed and then stood up and checked the nearly empty saline bag. She left the room to get another one.
Luka’s eyes opened carefully and he blinked. And to think that he’d been worried about her. He’d actually prayed that Carter would take care of her...keep her safe. He wasn’t sure what had happened between the two of them but Abby could definitely take care of herself. Luka suppressed a happy grin as he chuckled softly. Definitely.
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Post by <3 LubyII <3 on Apr 11, 2006 21:53:22 GMT 10
Great update! I loved it.
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Post by Lubyfanatic316 on Apr 11, 2006 21:54:52 GMT 10
Love the update!
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Post by Noora on Apr 11, 2006 22:42:01 GMT 10
Love it!
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Post by dancergurl18 on Apr 11, 2006 23:20:26 GMT 10
That was great!!!! I can't wait for more!!!!
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Post by sammiejm on Apr 12, 2006 3:17:30 GMT 10
Great update as always.
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Post by Lady_K on Apr 12, 2006 3:57:48 GMT 10
Excellent!! You should write a whole novel for all Luby's !!We would be addicted to it
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Post by lubyfan on Apr 12, 2006 6:25:30 GMT 10
Great update!
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Post by lubyfan on Apr 13, 2006 7:48:23 GMT 10
Wow, this fic is really great. Can't wait for the next part.
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