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DECEMBER 24TH (CHRISTMAS EVE)

Abby got home from her shift at 9pm. Things had been slow in the ER aside from the usual drunken Santa�s and vomiting party goers. She took off her coat and flipped on her television while walking into her bedroom. She came out a few moments later and sat down on the sofa and started flipping channels. She stopped on �It�s a Wonderful Life� and sat and watched it for a while. After it was over, she got up and started towards her bedroom, but was interrupted by a knock on her door. Curious as to who it could be, she looked through her peep hole and was shocked to see John Carter on the other side of the door.

�What are you doing here?� Abby asked as she opened the door. As the door swung the full way open though, Abby�s mouth dropped in surprise and she gasped at what was beside Carter.

�Merry Christmas.� Carter said with a large smile. �I knew you didn�t have one and it�s not Christmas without a tree. Are you gonna let me in? This thing�s a little heavy.�

Abby opened the door the whole way and Carter hauled the large tree into her living room.

�You didn�t have to do this.� Abby said, still shocked.

�Don�t make me take it back. It was hard enough to find one on Christmas Eve. Luckily, I have connections.� John said and smiled again. Before he knew what was happening, Abby had her arms around him in a big hug.

�Ooh. Wait. Let me go get your present. I have it here somewhere.� Abby said, breaking the hug and running towards her bedroom. She emerged a while later with a carefully wrapped package in her hand. She handed it to Carter and he neatly unwrapped it. It was his turn to be surprised when he saw what it was.

�How did you know I liked Shakespeare?� Carter asked, amazed.

�You mentioned it once. I found the book over the summer, but decided to keep it for Christmas.� Abby said, pleased that John was happy. It was now Carter�s turn to hug Abby. As the hug ended, Abby stepped away from John.

�Dance with me.� John said with a smile and reached his hand out and grabbed Abby�s. She squealed as he pulled her towards him, but didn�t resist. Abby sighed as she felt his hand touch her back. She leaned her head against his shoulder and closed her eyes.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on your troubles will be out of sight, yeah

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on your troubles will be miles away, oh ooh

Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore, ah
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us, once more, ooh

Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bow, ohh
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now

Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us, once more, ohh
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow, oh yeah
But 'til then we'll have to muddle through, somehow
Oh yeah, oh ooh oh
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now

Abby opened her eyes when she realized John had stopped and was looking at her.

�What?� Abby asked, semi-irritated. �Do I have something on my��

She was interrupted by John�s lips on hers. Before she knew what she was doing, she pulled away.

�Don�t.� Abby started. �Please don�t.�

�Abby.� Carter protested.

�It was nice of you to bring the tree, but you don�t owe me anything and I don�t owe you anything.� Abby tried to explain.

�You think that�s what this is about?�

�You�re with Susan, this isn�t right�� Abby continued to explain.

�I don�t care.� Carter said. �Trust me.�

Abby sighed and turned away.

�You know what, I�m just going to go.� Carter shook his head and started walking towards the door. Abby didn�t speak until he was at the door.

�Don�t go.� She said forcefully and walked over to him and wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him deeply. He readily returned the kiss with a smile.