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Ten Degrees of Separation – (Chapter: Recasting the Primal Scene)
"I honestly hadn’t paid the rumors much attention before," she admitted.
"And now you are."
"Let’s just say I listen a little more closely when your name crops up."
"Because of what happened."
"Because I care about you," Abby contradicted, standing and laying a reassuring hand on the arm that was tightly folded around her clipboard. The muscles were bunched tensely under the supple skin exposed by her rolled-up shirt sleeve; she could feel their smooth delineation, aware of the deceptive strength at rest there. "That happened a long time before last night."
Kim’s face softened, a rueful smile crossing her features. "That your way of trying to placate me?"
"No. It’s just my way of…" Abby trailed off, lost for a moment in contemplation of those things both separating them and bringing them closer to together. "I’m not sure what I’m doing."
"I think the same can be said of both of us."
"Then why are we doing it?"
"If that’s a request for a consult, I’m afraid I’m going to have to pass."
"You mean plumbing the human psyche for a living doesn’t give you any special insight?"
"Not when it comes to myself."
Abby considered her words for a moment, nodding lightly to herself. "I saw you with Weaver," she said after a moment.
"I saw you with Luka." Kim paused, then added. "And Carter."
"We’re just getting in deeper…"
"With every conversation."
"You’re going to tell her, aren’t you?"
The question seemed to take Kim aback, and she recoiled lightly. "I… I almost told her at the admit desk. Just blurted it out. Talk about horrible timing, but she was asking me about you, saying she didn’t know we had gotten close."
"Seems to be going around."
"Telling her wouldn’t serve any purpose other than to hurt her. I’m not a sadist in any sense– clinical or otherwise– of the word."
"If you don’t, it’s only going to come between you."
"There isn’t anything to come between. Kerry and I are finished."
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I have to admit that I stopped watching ER several years ago, but after reading this, two things came to mind. 1. If I could have watched this story, with this dialogue on my TV screen I would still be watching faithfully each and every week. 2. This was a great reminder of why I shouldn’t ever work in a hospital…way too much gossip!!!! LOL Wonderful story…beautiful writing. Thank you for posting this here. And thank you for inspiring Jacky. The degrees of separation continue to prove true. While you were writing this, did you ever think that because of someone somewhere reading it, that a fan site would be established for a completely different show, that would in turn change thousands of lives all around the world? I know, amazing isn’t it…the power of a story. Thanks again.
I have to admit that I stopped watching ER several years ago, but after reading this, two things came to mind. 1. If I could have watched this story, with this dialogue on my TV screen I would still be watching faithfully each and every week. 2. This was a great reminder of why I shouldn’t ever work in a hospital…way too much gossip!!!! LOL Wonderful story…beautiful writing. Thank you for posting this here. And thank you for inspiring Jacky. The degrees of separation continue to prove true. While you were writing this, did you ever think that because of someone somewhere reading it, that a fan site would be established for a completely different show, that would in turn change thousands of lives all around the world? I know, amazing isn’t it…the power of a story. Thanks again.
Sharon is the writer that made me fall in love with fan fiction–with this story. Watch for a terrific interview with her on the site next week. ENJOY!!!
Sharon is the writer that made me fall in love with fan fiction–with this story. Watch for a terrific interview with her on the site next week. ENJOY!!!
Gosh! This is fantastic. I love all the characters on ER and you’ve done a truly excellent job with all the conflicting emotions and the power of irresistible forces of attraction between Abby and Kim. I enjoyed every word.
Gosh! This is fantastic. I love all the characters on ER and you’ve done a truly excellent job with all the conflicting emotions and the power of irresistible forces of attraction between Abby and Kim. I enjoyed every word.