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Post by crazylubyfan on Jul 1, 2006 8:49:58 GMT 10
here's another chapter...enjoy!
Chapter 17: The Pick Up
About a month later little Joshy was finally ready to come home. Abby and Luka were so excited to finally bring their little boy home. In the last week, he reached five pounds and was able to nurse on his own. Luka and Abby were so relieved when Dr. Coburn said that they could take him home tomorrow.
It was early in the morning and Luka was still sleeping. Abby was much too excited to sleep, and she practically spent the whole night tossing and turning and thinking about what would happen when they finally got to bring Joshy home. Abby looked at the clock for probably the one hundredth time, and it was seven. She decided to get up and go make some breakfast for her and Luka. She brought the baby monitor into the kitchen with her and started cooking breakfast. She made sausage and eggs and a couple pieces of toast. About fifteen minutes later Luka came downstairs with papers in his hands.
“What are those?” Abby asked as she gave Luka his good morning kiss.
“Oh…these?” Luka asked.
“Yup those. What are they?” Abby asked back.
“Oh…well, they are just the malpractice suits against the hospital.” Luka said to her.
“Luka are we seriously going to do that?” Abby asked.
“Well yeah… I thought about it and they can’t fire us for making a suit against the hospital.” Luka said.
“Oh yes they can. All they have to do is make one phone call and we’re fired. Just forget it Luka, just let them pay for all the medical stuff.” Abby said.
“Are you sure?” Luka asked.
“Yeah, I’m sure.” Abby said.
“Ok then,” Luka said, “did you make all of this for me?”
“Yes I did.” Abby said and Luka pulled her into him and kissed her.
“I love you.” Luka said.
“I love you too. And Luka?” Abby said.
“Yes?” Luka replied. “I think we should tell everyone today. Well I mean about our engagement even though we’ve been engaged for about a month.” Abby said.
“Ok good…I thought that today would be a good day to tell everyone too. Seeing that Joshy will be coming out of the NICU today, it does seem logical.” Luka said.
“And Luka…” Abby continued.
“Yes?” Luka said.
“Do you still think that we should baptize the babies?” Abby asked him.
“Yeah I mean if you want to.” Luka said.
“Yeah I do actually. And there’s more. Do you think it’s too late for me to get baptized?” Abby asked him.
“Really? You want to get baptized?” Luka asked her, and she nodded her head, “Abby, I don’t think that it is ever too late to be committed to God.”
“Ok, then when will we do it? Before we get married right?”
“Yes, of course.”
Luka and Abby finished eating their breakfast and then they got Shelly fed and ready to go. Abby out her ring on and headed out the door. Abby double checked to make sure that she had Joshy’s clothes, carrier and everything else he needed before she let Luka pull away from the house.
When they got to the hospital, Luka took Shelly’s carrier out, and Joshy’s empty carrier out. Abby grabbed the diaper bag and the double stroller and they headed towards the elevator. They pushed number seven for hopefully the last time. When they got up to the NICU, they were all smiles. Joshua was up and he was squirming around. Andrea was on today and greeted them.
“Aren’t you guys happy that you get to bring him home today?” she asked.
“Of course!” Abby said. “Ok, well I’ll leave you two alone for getting him ready, but I need you to fill out some release forms.” she said.
“Ok, I’ll come do those now.” Luka said.
Luka walked over to the desk with Andrea and Abby began to get Joshy ready to go home. She put him in a little blue onesie with Pooh bear right in the middle of it and little blue pants, the exact same thing that Shelly had on but hers was pink. She picked Joshua up and put him in his carrier. She called out to Luka, “We’re all ready.”
“Ok,” Luka said, “I’m coming.”
Luka picked up Shelly and placed her carrier onto the stroller until it snapped into place and then he did the same with Joshua’s. The two little twins faced each other in their stroller. The stroller matched perfectly to their carriers. Abby had picked out everything perfectly. When they were done and packed up they turned to leave and Dr. Coburn came out of nowhere and said, “Wait a second…we need a picture.”
“Ok.” Abby said. She and Luka turned around and smiled with the twins. They turned and hugged everyone goodbye and then decided to go downstairs to share the good news with everyone in the ER.
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Post by Lubyfanatic316 on Jul 1, 2006 13:38:45 GMT 10
Great update!
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Post by jaana on Jul 1, 2006 16:26:24 GMT 10
Good update!
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Post by Rach :) on Jul 2, 2006 1:27:44 GMT 10
gd upd8
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Post by crazylubyfan on Jul 3, 2006 16:22:06 GMT 10
here's the update. sorry it took so long. hope you enjoy! ill try to update today again.
Chapter 18: The Good News
Luka pushed the double stroller into the elevator and they pushed on. The ground level, where they worked, was where they were going and they were very nervous and happy at the same time. Luka had to go back to work in three weeks, so he had to spend as much time with the twins and Abby as possible. Abby however, had about two and a half months until she had to go back to work.
The elevator door opened and they stepped out. Luka and Abby held hands while Luka pushed the stroller. They walked to the admit desk and pulled up beside it and waited for everyone to notice that they were there. It seemed like a slow day at the ER, with no traumas, so they knew that they would be spotted quickly. Sure enough, Neela came running towards them like a maniac and smiling, “Hi you guys! We haven’t seen you in a while! Are you finally getting to take Joshua home?”
“Yes we are, and I’m so happy. It seemed like forever! Hey, who’s working today?” Abby said to her friend.
“Oh well…um…me, Ray, Chuny, Haleh, Morris, Kerry, Greg, Sam, and well Jerry, I think that’s about everyone.” Neela said.
“Oh…ok,” Abby said, “do you think you could go get them all? Luka and I have something important to tell everyone.” Abby said, hiding her left hand.
“Sure, I’ll go get them right now.” Neela said.
Luka looked at Abby and then smiled and looked at the twins, who were wide awake. “I’m so happy that we are all here together as a family and that we get to go home together as a complete family.” Luka said.
“Me too Luka, me too,” Abby said.
Neela came back with a crowd of people following her. They were all there waiting for the news from Luka and Abby: Ray, Chuny, Haleh, Morris, Kerry, Greg, Sam, and Jerry, came walking fast with smiles on their faces. When they reached Luka and Abby, they immediately looked down at the babies and smiled and talked to them, completely ignoring Luka and Abby. Then, after about five minutes, Abby looked at Luka and then whispered in his ear, “Why don’t we just tell them, then they’ll look up for sure.”
“Ok, sounds good to me.” Luka said.
“Ok, on the count of three we say it…one, two, three,” Abby said.
“We’re engaged!” Luka and Abby said at the exact same time. “What!?!?!?!” everyone said as they jolted up from looking down at the babies and stared at Luka and Abby.
“We’re engaged,” Luka said, “it’s been about a month now.”
“That’s so great! I am so happy for you two.” Neela said.
“That’s awesome! So does that mean we have to call you Mrs. Chief, Abby?” Morris asked.
“Shut up Morris.” Abby said with a smile.
“I’m very happy for you two, you guys deserve it. And Luka, if you or Abby need more time off, don’t worry about it. I heard about what happened in the NICU.” Kerry said.
“Ok, thanks Kerry.” Luka said in shock. There was a slight pause and then the question that everyone was waiting for someone to say.
“Well, can we see the rock?” Haleh asked.
Abby looked at Luka and smiled. She held out her hand and then there were various murmurs of “oohhs” and “ahhs”.
“Wow, it’s amazing Abby.” Sam said.
“It’s huge!” Jerry said.
“”So when is the big day?” Greg asked.
“Oh…we haven’t set a date yet.” Abby said.
“Just make sure to let us know.” Chuny said.
“We will,” Luka said.
“Ok, I think we should get going. We should really get the babies home.” Abby said.
“Ok, come around more often, you know we all miss you guys.” Neela said.
“Yeah, you two were the life of this ER,” Morris said.
“Oh thanks Morris.” Abby said.
“Ok, bye you guys.” Abby said, going around and starting to hug everyone individually and then Luka did the same.
“Bye,” Luka said as they walked out the door.
“Good luck with two of them at home,” Ray said.
Luka and Abby walked to the SUV and they loaded the babies in. Abby hopped into the front seat and Luka got into the driver’s side. He turned to Abby and said, “Now that wasn’t too bad was it?”
“No, it was ok.” Abby said.
“Ok now let’s get our babies home.” Luka said. He smiled and then turned to Abby and kissed her. “I love you.”
“I love you too.” Abby said.
Luka and Abby got home and unloaded the car. They had a long night ahead of them. Abby took Joshua’s carrier and Luka took Shelly’s carrier. They went inside and brought the twins to the living room. Luka went back outside and into the car where he had a special gift for Abby. Abby put Shelly and Joshua into the swing and put it in the slowest mode possible to rock them to sleep.
Luka came back into the house with an envelope in his hands. He walked up to Abby and sat down next to her on the sofa. “I have a surprise for you.” He said.
“And what is that? You know I don’t like surprises.” Abby said.
“I know, but you’ll like this one, you like all of my surprises.” Luka said.
“Ok.” Abby said. Luka handed her the envelope and she opened it. Inside were two tickets to Croatia and two tickets to Hawaii.
“Luka! What is this for?” Abby asked a little confused.
“Well…I thought that we would get married, but I don’t know where you want to get married so I got two destinations. If you don’t want to get married in one place then that place can be our honeymoon spot. But if you want to get married here then that’s fine too. We’ll just have two honeymoons.”
“Wow…that’s amazing. When are these tickets for?” Abby asked.
“Three months and four months from now. Croatia three months, Hawaii four months.” Luka said.
“Ok, well what about this. We can baptize me and the babies in Croatia and then get married there. Then we can come back here, work for a little while and then go on vacation as a family.” Abby said.
“You think just like me.” Luka said.
“I know, thank you,” Abby said and with that she leaned in and kissed him. “I love you Luka.”
“I love you Abby, more than you can know.” Luka said.
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Post by Lubyfanatic316 on Jul 3, 2006 21:00:45 GMT 10
Great update!
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Post by crazylubyfan on Jul 4, 2006 10:28:39 GMT 10
here's the update! enjoy!
Chapter 19: The Math
“Hey Luka, do you think I should call my mom and tell her that Joshy’s home?” Abby asked.
“Yeah…I think you should. And maybe you should tell her that we’re getting married.” Luka said.
“Well when’s the date?” Abby asked.
“Okay, let me think. Shelly and Joshy were born on July 9, and we brought Joshy home today, which is August 12, so three months from now we will be in Croatia. So let’s see, that would be November and then we have to set a date. Unless you want to move the date up a little.” Luka said.
“No…I think that would be good because I don’t want the babies to be too young when we fly. And then we can be in Hawaii when it’s cold here. Let’s see, well, when are we going to get in Croatia? But then maybe we could move the date to Hawaii to February?” Abby asked.
“Well, I think we would leave November 4 to go to Croatia. And I think that’s great…Valentine’s Day!” Luka said.
“Ok, well how about when the twins are exactly four months old?” Abby asked.
“That sounds great to me! You come up with the greatest ideas. So November 9 we’ll get married and we’ll go to Hawaii some time in February.” Luka said.
“Yeah, that’s good. Then the twins can enjoy the trip more. I think if I did the math right, the twins we’ll be seven months. Ok but wait Luka, what about our baptism, you know me and the twins?” Abby asked.
“Oh, well in November, whatever date you want.” Luka said.
“Well I picked the date we’re getting married so I think that you should choose.” Abby said.
“Ok, what about November 12, the day we took our little boy home? And just so you know we’re going to stay in Croatia for two weeks, so we come home on November 18.”
“Ok, sounds good to me.” Abby said.
“Great,” Luka said.
“So, we’re set, right?” Abby asked.
“Yup, we’re good.” Luka said.
“Ok, then I’m going to call my mom.” Abby said.
“Ok,” Luka said.
Abby got up from the sofa and got the phone. The twins were still asleep in the swings and Abby had about a half hour before Shelly got up to eat. Abby dialed her mom’s number.
“Hello?” Maggie said.
“Hi mom, I have some good news.” Abby said.
“Great! What is it?” Maggie asked curiously.
“Well, first we took Joshua home today.” Abby said.
“Oh that’s so great Abby! Congratulations! Tell Luka I said congratulations.” Maggie said.
“Ok, I will. And second, we set a date.” Abby said, playing with the ring on her finger.
“That’s great Abby! When is it?” Maggie said.
“Well we decided that when the twins are exactly four months old, so November 9. We’re going to get married in Croatia.” Abby said.
“Great Abby! I’m so happy that you are finally happy.” Maggie said.
“Thanks mom. Can you and Eric come?” Abby asked.
“We wouldn’t miss it for the world. I’ll be there.” Maggie said.
“Oh, and mom. We’re getting baptized there too.” Abby said.
‘Who’s we?” Maggie asked.
“The twins and me, we’re all getting baptized.” Abby said.
“Wow Abby, what has Luka done to you?” Maggie asked.
“He found me and I found him.” Abby said.
“I understand.” Maggie said.
“Ok, see you there and I’ll talk to you soon. Bye mom, I love you.” Abby said.
“Bye, I love you too.” Maggie said.
“Ok Luka, she’ll be there.” Abby said.
“Now, who’s going to be your sponsor and the twins godparents?” Luka asked.
“Well, I thought that I’d ask your dad to be my sponsor if he is willing and for the twins. Hmmm…. I was thinking that they could each have their own godparents.” Abby said.
“That sounds good to me,” Luka said, “then who will they be?”
“Well, I was hoping to have both Neela and Susan, and maybe you could choose the godfathers.” Abby said.
“Well I was thinking John, and maybe one of my brothers…maybe Nicholis.” Luka said.
“Ok, we can call them tomorrow and ask, as for other plans, that can wait, I have a date tonight.” Abby said.
“With who?” Luka asked.
“Well, first I’m going to feed the babies and then you and me…well let’s just say that we’re going to take a nice, long bath in our Jacuzzi tub and we’ll be seeing some bed.” Abby said.
“Oh…I like it when you are dirty,” Luka said. The babies started to cry.
“Oh, Luka,” Abby said, “well you can feed Shelly with the bottle and I’ll go nurse Joshy.”
“Ok, I’ll meet you in the bathroom in thirty minutes,” Luka said.
“Ok, see you there, I love you,” Abby said.
“Love you too, see you soon.” Luka said.
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Post by Lubyfanatic316 on Jul 4, 2006 13:12:01 GMT 10
Great update!
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Post by crazylubyfan on Jul 4, 2006 14:10:38 GMT 10
here's another update! hope you enjoy! please tell me how this story is going.
Chapter 20: The Date
Abby was just finishing with Joshy when Luka walked in, with a sleeping Shelly. Luka smiled at her and said, “Hey, she just fell asleep, I guess she will take a bath tomorrow.” Luka put her down in the crib and wrapped the blankets around her. Abby rocked Joshy to sleep and Luka stood over her rocking chair looking at her.
“What?” Abby said in a whisper because he had just fallen asleep.
“You’re so beautiful.” Luka whispered back and began to kiss her and caress her cheek.
“Luka…wait…that’s…why…we…had…a…date…,” Abby said in between kisses, “let me put him down first.” Abby got up and looked at Luka, he was frowning. “Don’t worry, I’ll be back in a minute.” Abby lay Joshy down in the crib and wrapped the blankets around him. She went up to him and kissed his forehead and did the same with Shelly. Luka kissed Shelly and then kissed Joshua.
Luka picked up Abby and began kissing her. He slowly moved out of the room and went to their bedroom. He placed her down and took off her shirt and then she took off his shirt, then their pants, socks, underwear and Luka picked Abby up again. Luka kissed her as he began drawing water for their bath in their Jacuzzi tub. He knew not to fill it up too high so that when the bubbles came on the tub would not overflow with all the other activity going on. Luka sat on the side of the tub and placed Abby in his lap. Luka kissed her and kissed her and then when the water was ready he got up and put her down and got in the tub. Abby followed in. Luka turned on the bubbles and added some bubble bath stuff.
“Luka, it’s been over two months…” Abby said.
“I know, I’ve missed you,” Luka said.
They sat in the Jacuzzi tub for about an hour, looking at each other and smiling and kissing. Luka began to get closer to Abby and whispered in her ear, “Let’s get in the hot and steamy shower.”
“Ok,” Abby said.
They got into the shower and went full speed ahead. When they were done, they rubbed lotion over each other and got into their pajamas. Abby was wearing a camisole and really short shorts. She had lost all of the baby weight and then some, because when Joshua was in the hospital she hardly ate and didn’t sleep much. Luka was wearing boxers. Luka went into the kitchen to get them some ice cream. He got a carton of chocolate ice cream and went back into their bedroom.
“So what did you bring me?” Abby asked.
“Your favorite…chocolate ice cream,” Luka said, showing her the ice cream behind his back.
“You know me so well.” Abby said.
“I know, and I love you so much…I have no idea what I would do without you.” Luka said.
“I love you too, and I don’t know what I would do without you.” Abby said.
Luka and Abby sat on the bed with Abby and they fed each other ice cream. They sat there cuddled together after finishing their ice cream. After about twenty minutes of cuddling, Abby heard one of the babies crying. Luka got up and so did Abby and they walked to the nursery.
Joshy was crying and then Shelly started stirring and then she started crying. Abby looked at Luka and said, “Maybe we should just keep them in our room in their bassinets.”
“Good idea,” Luka said, “should I get the mini fridge downstairs and set it up in our room? And then maybe we could get the bottle warmer too.” Luka said.
“Ok, you have the best ideas Luka, I’ll go lay them down in their bassinets and wait for you and the milk.” Abby said.
“Ok, I’ll see you soon,” Luka said.
“Ok,” Abby said.
Abby got both of the babies in her arms and went off towards their bedroom. She sat down on the bed and was propped up against the pillows. “Are you guys hungry?” she asked them, and they cried and cried.
She couldn’t wait for Luka so she put the babies down on the bed and took off her camisole. She sat back down on the bed and picked up Shelly and gave her one side and then she picked up Joshua and gave him the other side. She smiled down at her babies and thought about it. She has never nursed with the two of them. It was so amazing.
Luka walked into the room with a box in one arm, bottles and the bottle warmer in the bag and the babies’ blankets. Luka put the stuff down and looked at Abby. She was looking down at the babies and watching them nurse. “Hey,” he said.
“Hi, I couldn’t wait, they were just getting louder and louder.” Abby said.
“I know, I was wondering what made them quiet,” Luka said.
“Yeah, it was mommy’s milk bar,” Abby said.
“Can I take a picture?” Luka asked.
“What? Luka! Why would you want to take a picture of this?” Abby asked her.
“Well, maybe just with you and both babies when they are done eating.” Luka said.
“Ok,” Abby said.
“It’s for my wallet you know.” Luka said.
“I know,” Abby said.
Abby finished feeding them and looked at Luka. He took both babies and put them down on the bed. Abby put her camisole back on and sat back down on the bed. Luka handed her Shelly and she put her in her left arm and then he handed her Joshua and she put him in her right arm. Abby sat up straighter and looked at Luka.
“It might help if I got the camera,” Luka said.
Luka went to the drawer and got their new Nikon S6 camera. He turned it on and looked at Abby and said to her with a smile on his face, he knew that Abby didn’t like taking pictures at all, but now that she was a mother she had changed a lot, “Are you ready? And are Shelly and Joshy ready?”
“Yeah, I’m ready,” Abby said.
“Ok, one two, three…smile,” Luka said.
Abby smiled and looked at the camera. Luka looked at her and said, “Ok, now look down at the babies.”
“Ok.” Abby said simply.
She looked down at the babies and smiled. Luka snapped the picture and then he said, “Ok, that’s enough for now, I know you don’t like taking pictures, but let’s take one together eventually.”
“How about now Luka? Set the timer, I’m kind of in the mood today. You made me very happy,” Abby said.
“Really? Well I kind of knew that the babies would change you a little Abby, but not this much,” Luka said.
“Ha ha, very funny Luka. C’mon, let’s just take our picture, go set the timer.” Abby said.
“Ok.” Luka said.
He set the timer for five minutes and sat next to Abby on the bed. Abby handed him Shelly and they waited for the camera. They kept smiling until the picture finally took and then Luka set the timer again. This time he held Joshua and Abby held Shelly. They smiled and the camera flashed. Luka looked at the pictures and showed them to Abby.
Luka put the camera away and took Joshua. He rocked him back and forth until he fell asleep, while Abby was doing the same with Shelly. The babies finally fell asleep and they put them into the bassinets at the opposite end of the room. Luka got up and plugged the fridge in. He waited a while before the fridge got cold and he stuck six bottles in. Then he got the blankets and rolled them up to put around the babies.
Abby looked at him and smiled, “Come here and cuddle with me.”
“Ok, I’m coming,” Luka said.
Luka put his arms around Abby and she put her head on his chest. She fell asleep after a while and he whispered to her, “I love you.”
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Post by jaana on Jul 4, 2006 16:01:59 GMT 10
This fic is so great. Love it.
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Post by Rach :) on Jul 4, 2006 23:25:49 GMT 10
lov it upd8 soon
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Post by Lubyfanatic316 on Jul 5, 2006 0:00:21 GMT 10
Great update!
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Post by strizzy on Jul 7, 2006 8:17:02 GMT 10
Great updates
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Post by crazylubyfan on Jul 8, 2006 11:26:00 GMT 10
I'll try to update ASAP, i have two speeches to write so I'm sorry if I left anyone hanging. I'll update at the latest, tomorrow night.
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Post by crazylubyfan on Jul 9, 2006 5:59:25 GMT 10
here's the update! sorry it took so long, so i hope you all enjoy it.
Chapter 21: Phone Calls
Abby woke up to Joshua crying. She tried to get him before Shelly got up and she did. She walked over to his bassinet and picked him up. “Hey baby, what’s wrong?” Abby whispered as she rocked little Joshy back and forth. Abby climbed back into bed and when she got in Luka opened his eyes and looked at her with a smile.
“Hey,” Luka said.
“Hi,” Abby said and then Luka leaned over and kissed her, but it was a long kiss. “He’s hungry again.”
“What? Again? What is this like the fourth time before eight o’clock?” Luka asked.
“No, it’s the third. He’s not that bad, Luka, he’s just hungry.” Abby said.
“Shelly only got up twice right?” Luka asked.
“Yeah, twice and this is the last bottle.” Abby said. “Ok, well why don’t you let me feed him and you can pump.” Luka said.
“Ok,” Abby said, handing Joshua over. His big blue eyes were wide awake and he looked up at Luka intently.
When Abby was done and Luka finished feeding Joshua, they got up out of bed and went down to the kitchen. Abby brought Shelly and three milk containers down and Luka brought Joshua and four milk containers down.
When they were downstairs Luka moved the playpen over into the kitchen area and put the twins inside. Abby smiled down at them and played with their hands.
“Hey, why don’t I make you some breakfast and then we can call all of those people we need to call ok?” Luka asked Abby with a sly smile on his face as though he was hiding something.
“Ok,” Abby said, “What are you trying to hide Dr. Kovac?”
“Nothing, let me just make our breakfast,” Luka said and with that Shelly began to cry and it was her turn to eat.
Abby fed Shelly while Luka cooked breakfast, they ate and then Luka pulled Abby down into his lap.
“Are you ready to call the people?” Abby asked.
“Yeah sure, why don’t we go into the living room with the babies and get calling.” Luka said.
“Well, I was thinking…and I don’t really think that the twins should have different godparents and I don’t think I want to get baptized with them, so maybe I could get baptized before the wedding and the twins after?” Abby said.
“Well ok, but who? And I think you could get baptized the day before our wedding.” Luka said.
“I think I would rather have Susan than Neela, even though Neela and I are close, I think Susan and I were closer. As for the godfather, you can choose.” Abby said.
“Ok, well I think I would rather have John, since Nicholis hasn’t seen me in forever, but does John even know we had babies?” Luka asked.
“I think Pratt told him. So who should we call first and who are we inviting to the wedding?” Abby asked.
“Well, I guess my family in Croatia and whoever here you want to invite but I doubt that everyone from the ER will fly out to Croatia to see us get married.” Luka said.
“Well we should invite them anyway.” Abby said.
“Ok, then let’s call Susan first.” Luka said.
“Ok.” Abby said, dialing the number. “Hello, Susan?” Abby said into the phone.
“Hi Abby!” Susan said.
“Hey, so um… I guess the reason that I haven’t been calling you that much is probably because I just had twins.” Abby said.
“Really? I didn’t’ even know you were pregnant!” Susan said.
“Yeah, I’m sorry about that, we wanted to keep it secretive.” Abby said.
“Oh, I understand, but who is the father of the baby?” Susan asked.
“Oh…well…um…it’s twins.” Abby said.
“Twins? I didn’t hear that part.” Susan said.
“Yeah a girl and a boy…Shelly and Joshua and the father is Luka.” Abby said.
“Wow! I am so happy for you guys! I had a feeling it would be Luka.” Susan said.
“Yeah, it’s him, but I have a couple of questions to ask you.” Abby said.
“Ok, sure…ask away.” Susan said.
“Ok, first… um…well… Luka and I are engaged and I was wondering if you could come to our wedding in Croatia.” Abby said.
“Oh of course! I wouldn’t miss it for the world.” Susan said.
“And two more things. Will you be my maid of honor?” Abby asked.
“Sure! I would be honored.” Susan said.
“Thanks, and will you be the twins godmother when they are baptized in Croatia?” Abby asked.
“Of course…I would be honored again!” Susan said.
“Ok great! Thanks so much Susan.” Abby said.
“I’m so happy for you two, but when is it?” Susan asked.
“We will be married on November 9 and the twins will be baptized on the 12.” Abby said.
“Ok, can I bring Chuck and Cos?” Susan asked.
“Of course! I wouldn’t invite you without them! I can’t wait to see you guys. I’ll see you all in Croatia. Call us when you guys get in Croatia so we can pick you up.” Abby said.
“Ok, when are you guys going though?” Susan asked. “November 4 and we will stay for two weeks, so stay as long as you like.” Abby said.
“Ok, we’ll probably go the same time as you, I’ll call you in a couple of days to verify.” Susan said.
“Ok, thanks Susan….bye.” Abby said.
“No problem…bye.” Susan said.
Abby hung up the phone and Luka smiled at her. She looked at him and asked him, “What?”
“They fell asleep.” Luka said with a smile, pointing over to the twins swings.
“They look like angels.” Abby said to Luka.
“They are angels, at least for right now.” Luka said.
“C’mon Luka don’t scare me. Let’s move on.” Abby said.
“Ok, I’ll call John now.” Luka said.
“Ok.” Abby said.
Luka picked up the phone and began dialing his number, he had just got back from Africa and was in California visiting some relatives.
“Hello?” John said.
“Hi John, it’s me, Luka” Luka said.
“Oh, hi Luka. What’s up?” John asked.
“Oh just a couple of things.” Luka said.
“Like?” John asked.
“Well three things, I’ll ask them all at once. First, Abby and I had twins as you know already and we would like you to be their godfather. They’ll be getting baptized in Croatia. Then Abby and I are engaged and we would like you to come to our wedding and thirdly, I would like you to be my best man.” Luka said.
“Oh my, that’s a lot to take. Ok so yes, yes, and yes. I’ll be honored to be their godfather. But they were twins? I thought it was only one?”
“Nope, surprise to us too. It’s a girl and boy. Shelly and Joshua.” Luka said.
“That’s great! I am so happy for you and Abby. So when are the dates?” John asked.
“Ok so everything is in Croatia. The wedding is on November 9 and the baptism is on November 12. Just call me or Abby on our cells when you get in so we can pick you up. We’ll be in Croatia on the fourth.” Luka said. “Ok, I’ll be there and thank you for asking me to be the godfather and your best man.” John said.
“No problem, John…Bye.” Luka said.
“Bye Luka I’ll call you in a couple of days.” John said.
“Wow, that was a fast conversation.” Abby said.
“Well, we’re guys.” Luka said.
“I know.” Abby said.
Abby got up and walked towards Luka. She sat on his lap and said, “I want you, we can finish the calls later. The twins will be up in probably an hour so let’s make this a fast one.”
“I love you, so let’s go.” Luka said.
“I love you too.” Abby said and with that Luka picked Abby up and carried her up the stairs into their bedroom.
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