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Ten Degrees of Separation – (Chapter: Recasting the Primal Scene)
"So you were just acting out of the goodness of your heart?"
"Take a good look at Kim Legaspi, Luka," she retorted angrily. "She’s not exactly the type to inspire pity fucks."
He reared back, his face flushing at the blunt words. "You wanted her." Not a question.
"For a long time," she replied, admitting the truth behind the gentle banter of the night before. "But I needed her too."
"Because she gets you."
"Yeah," she said softly.
"Are you going to see her again?"
"We haven’t discussed it," Abby answered quickly, although she knew that if Kim still wanted her after today’s freefall, she wouldn’t even dream of saying no.
He was more adept at reading her than she had thought, for he shook his head slowly in response to those things she hadn’t said. "Even though it may cost her a future with Kerry."
"I don’t know what it’s going to cost her with Kerry. I know she’s already paid a dear price for loving that woman. And I do know that she’s planning on telling her."
"Were you going to tell me?" Ignoring her poorly concealed barb about the ER chief.
She hesitated. "I’m not sure," Abby confessed. "Most likely. But definitely not today. And certainly not like this. It was never my intention to hurt you."
"You two are going to hurt a lot of people," he replied, ducking his head. "Not least of all yourselves."
"I know," Abby conceded. "We know. It wasn’t something we’d planned on."
"And yet you’re still going forward," he observed, unconsciously echoing Kim’s earlier words to Abby.
She shrugged helplessly, not knowing what else to say and certain that anything she added would only make things worse. He acknowledged the gesture, as well as the current futility of further conversation, and backed out of the drug lock-up.
As he turned, a lean blond form intent on a patient’s chart collided with him. Instinctively, both parties reached out to steady the other; and when Kim looked up to meet Luka’s eyes, the pain she saw there snatched the breath from her body and threatened to topple her composure.
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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.