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Abby was still by Luka’s bedside, Susan had taken Charlotte home, much to Charlotte’s protests that she wanted to stay with her Mommy and Daddy.
Abby was sitting holding onto Luka’s hand, stroking it, before resting her head on the bed.
Luka had the overwhelming desire to open his eyes, but they were heavy and he couldn’t find the strength to open them. He could feel someone holding this hand. He tried to squeeze the hand but the desire to just lay there still was too much so he did just that, with the feeling of having his hand clasped in another.
After a few minutes Abby let go of Luka’s hand before getting up to stretch her legs. Standing at the foot of Luka’s bed she looked up at him.
He was trying to protect them all, and this is what he got for his troubles.
“Karma’s a bitch” Abby mumbled to herself before going back up to the other end of the gurney. She lifted Luka’s arm and sat where it had been on the bed. She intertwined their fingers and sat looking down at his hand.
Luka could feel his arm being stroked, and he knew instantly it was Abby, she had a pattern she always drew out on him. This was the time he had to make himself open his eyes, he had to see her.
He opened his eyes slightly but had to shut them again, the light was too strong. He tried again and managed a little more, this time catching a glimpse of Abby before shutting them. Finally his eyes opened and stayed open. Abby still hadn’t looked up from their hands.
Finally giving her hand a little squeeze Abby looked up to Luka’s face now smiling back at her.
“Hey, how are you feeling?” Abby got off the gurney and went up to the head of bed.
“Sore, really sore” Luka moved his hand back up, wanting her to take it again. Abby grabbed his hand before moving some hair off his forehead and kissing him gently.
“Do you remember what happened?” Abby asked as she pulled the stool over and sat down.
“Kind of, they were in the apartment, I only saw one of them in the dark and went for him but the other one came out of nowhere… and well hit me on the head”
“Well you’re going to be fine. So don’t worry about it” Abby kissed his hand before giving him a half smile.
“How bad is it?”
“How bad is what?” Abby waited for him to answer.
“My injuries” Luka smiled down to her waiting for an answer.
“You have a bruised rib on the left. You’ve got a split lip, few cuts on your right cheek and what looks like it’s going to be a bruise on your left eye... ” Abby smiled at him as she stood up and kissed him on the lips, he winced a little. “Sorry” Abby said remembering he had a split lip to contend with.
“It’s worth the pain” Luka smiled back at her raising his other hand to stroke her cheek.
“I better go let Pratt know you’re awake…” Abby walked down towards the door.
“Are you and Lottie ok?” Luka asked quickly cutting her off.
“We’re fine” Abby smiled again not wanting to leave him.
“Promise?” Abby turned round and looked back at him.
“I promise”
Pratt came back with Abby and assessed Luka, he was being moved up to the Medical Ward for 24 hours so they could keep an eye on him.
“I’ll be back later on… ok?” Abby settled Luka in the bed.
“Where are you going?” Luka propped himself up on some pillows and watched Abby put on a coat she found in her locker.
“I thought I’d jump home and get changed and then bring Charlotte to see you” Abby stopped and watched as his expression changed. “What?”
“Don’t bring Charlotte; I don’t want her to see me in here”
“Luka…”
“Abby, please” Luka’s face was pleading with her.
“What am I meant to tell her? She knows what happened, Luka”
“Still… I’ll see her when I get out tomorrow”
“Fine, then. I’ll go get changed and go see how she is” Abby opened the door to the room.
“Are you mad?”
“No… I know you’re just trying to protect her. But Luka I think seeing you would put her mind at rest, I wouldn’t let her see you before she left with Susan, she’s thinking the worst”
“Tell her I love her and I’ll see her tomorrow… ok?” Luka asked watching Abby fidget at the door.
“Will do” Abby smiled at him before walking over and kissing Luka. “The police will come to speak to you soon about last night” Abby said breaking the kiss.
“Ok, I’ll see you soon” Luka watched Abby walk out and turn down the hall. He laid his head back when he was interrupted by a knock at the door when a detective walked in.