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Post by megan on Jan 20, 2007 8:39:38 GMT 10
i freaking love this.
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Post by zelda on Jan 20, 2007 10:31:48 GMT 10
Pandorama-Maggie, The title is perfect! I've always loved season 9 when Abby and Luka were still attracted by each other but both messing up big time, she with Carter and he with a lot of transparent women he could not remember the name of, the day after! But the body language between them HAD ALWAYS BEEN THERE, all the time! That's why their conversation is so EROTIC...even dealing with coffee! And just a hilarious and mean remark: Abby making love UNDER Carter ( ) and so obviously bored.... I imagine her : " what time does my shift start? oh, bloody hell, I've forgotten to buy toilet rolls...and also...I have to buy a new shampoo tomorrow!!! WILD SEX SCENES FOR SURE! Miss Pandorama, you are a star!
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Post by Cornflake Girl on Jan 20, 2007 18:18:58 GMT 10
Very very nice start...I like the idea of chapters set over coffee at Ikes...love the topic of their coffee talk too, LOL Carter so does not compare to Luka, in anyway, he will always come last where as Luka is on top, all the time
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Post by Melimelo on Jan 21, 2007 10:53:14 GMT 10
I love that you are portraying Carter as such a schlep and I love the teasing banter between Luka and Abby it feels like a Radio serial and I want to tune in every night for the next installment.... more karma to you
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Post by maggie on Jan 21, 2007 13:09:24 GMT 10
Chapter Three: Caretaker
A week passed before they had another run-in. Luka almost walked by Ike’s when he saw her through the window, and he was startled by her appearance. He hurried inside and sat down without waiting for an invitation. She was ghostly white, eyes sunken in, looking as though she’d lost at least five pounds in the past week. He reached out and placed his hand over hers, which was ice cold. “Jesus, Abby. You look half dead.”
She gave him a weak smile. “Just a cold. Don’t worry about it.” She reached for her mug of coffee, and he noticed her hands shaking slightly. She caught him watching and frowned. “Stop that. You’re paranoid.”
“Abby, you’re scaring me. You look like you’re going to pass out any minute.” His voice was quiet. “Have you eaten anything yet?”
She shook her head. “I’m not all that hungry in the morning.”
He motioned to the waitress. “I’m getting you a bowl of soup. You need something hot, your hands are freezing.”
“Luka...”
He ignored her and told the waitress to bring a bowl of chicken soup and a glass of juice. “Where’s Carter?” He found himself genuinely irritated that Carter was absent again.
She pursed her lips. “Why? Does he need to be with me every second?”
Luka looked at her seriously. “Because he should be looking out for you. You’re obviously not healthy.”
“He’s not my caretaker.” She eyed him. “And neither are you. Anyway, I told you, I’m fine.”
He leaned across the table and lowered his voice to a stage whisper. “Believe it or not, I still care about you. And I’m going to worry whether you say I can or not.” He reached out and cupped his hand under her chin. “Don’t tell anyone, but I really am a nice guy.”
She smiled as the waitress set the soup and juice in front of her. “I know, and thank you for trying to look out for me.” She took a sip of juice. “But there isn’t anything to worry about.”
Luka rested his chin on his hand and watched her slowly pick the noodles out of her soup with a fork and study them each carefully before inserting them in her mouth. He chewed on his lip, contemplating what to say. Finally, he broke the silence. “You know you can talk to me,” he said softly. “If you need me, or anything...” He trailed off, leaving the rest to be implied.
She looked up at him, a little smile softening her face. “Thanks.”
He nodded and absentmindedly stirred his coffee. He gestured to the sugar, which was on Abby’s side of the table. “Can I...”
She passed it to him, not looking up. Her lips tightened a little, and then relaxed. “I think it’s over, anyway.”
“What?”
“Me and Carter” She still didn’t meet his eye. “It’s been going downhill for awhile, now. We sort of crashed and burned last night.”
Luka wasn’t sure if he should ask, but his curiosity got the better of him. “Crashed and burned how?”
She snorted, a sarcastic sort of laugh. “He just sort of announced that he’s going back to Africa. Didn’t even discuss it with me.” She rubbed her face with her hand. “He said something about how his life has a purpose there, or some idealistic crap like that. As in, I’m not worth sticking around for. It was very charming of him.”
Luka frowned and shook his head. “Carter is an idiot, then. And a jerk.” He paused, trying to decide if he should continue. His voice dropped. “He doesn’t know what he’s talking about.”
She blushed and brought her coffee mug to her mouth to hide the rosy color seeping over her pale cheeks. “You should be in a real relationship, Luka. You’re a good guy. I don’t get why you keep messing around.” She sighed and dug in her purse for her wallet.
Luka stopped her. “My treat.” He gave her one of his rare, genuine smiles, reserved especially for her.
She smiled and stood up, placing a hand on his shoulder as she left. “Thanks. And I mean it. Quit screwing around and find yourself a decent woman.”
Luka watched her leave, tightening her coat around her hunched shoulders as she braved the cold outside. “I already did,” he muttered, cursing himself yet again for letting her go.
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Post by strausser on Jan 21, 2007 13:47:08 GMT 10
luka needs to be more proactive
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Post by hollygirl on Jan 21, 2007 14:28:41 GMT 10
I am really liking this fic so far!! Stupid Carter.. he is such a Jerk. I definately think Abby is worth sticking around for. since the first update.. when I get to the end.. I just think 'damn.. its over.' I hate when they end.. because they are sooooo good!!! Please update soon!!!
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Post by Rach :) on Jan 22, 2007 2:20:55 GMT 10
oh i really am liking this fic is so different and its great!!! please update oh and stupid carter!!
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Post by *Natalie* on Jan 22, 2007 4:07:07 GMT 10
Great update Hope he tells abby she's thee decent women for him natalie x
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Post by maggie on Jan 23, 2007 5:09:34 GMT 10
Chapter Four: That Bad
He pulled on his thick, wool gloves as he headed through the doors of County General out into the stinging January cold. His breath formed little clouds around him in the chilly air. When he reached the coffee cart, a smile spread over his face to see Abby already standing by it, pouring sugar packets into her paper cup. He came up behind her and cleared his throat as she emptied a sixth packet into her cup. “That bad, huh?”
She turned to face him, and his stomach dropped to see her looking even worse than she had a few days before. Her lips were pale, almost blue, her face devoid of even the slightest hint of color. Her eyes were red and she looked as though she’d lost more weight. Despite it all, she managed a small smile. “Carter left this morning. We were up all night screaming at each other.”
Luka sighed. “I’m sorry.”
“I’m not.” She let out a small laugh. “It was doomed from the start.”
“Still.” Luka handed the vendor a few crumpled dollar bills and filled his own paper cup full of steaming black liquid. “You deserve better than him.”
Abby raised one eyebrow. “I thought you said he could have me.”
Luka frowned and stirred his coffee. “I said a lot of stupid things that night. None of which I meant.” He took a sip. “I never wanted to hurt you. I just lost my cold.”
“Your cool. You lost your cool.” She shook her head. “It’s in the past. I said a few mean things, too, but it’s over with. Nothing we can do now.”
He smiled slightly. “Right. Should we go back before they send a search party?”
She nodded and they began heading towards the main entrance. She stopped suddenly and Luka felt her grip his arm tightly. The coffee cup slid from her hand and he could hear her mumble something incoherent before she collapsed against him.
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Post by lubylover123 on Jan 23, 2007 5:33:09 GMT 10
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Post by luby2534 on Jan 23, 2007 6:11:11 GMT 10
OMG !!
Maggie please get back here and update. I have had a crappy enough day as it is. I need to know Abby is ok !!
PLease, pretty please.........with a cherry on the top !
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Post by *Natalie* on Jan 23, 2007 6:52:41 GMT 10
Oh no! Hope Abby's ok
natalie x
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Post by ERFanRach on Jan 23, 2007 7:02:58 GMT 10
Great Update!!!!
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Post by hollygirl on Jan 23, 2007 7:05:32 GMT 10
Maggie!!! how dare you stop right there!!!! Update soon! I need to know if Abby is ok!
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