The next two weeks were filled with frequent trips to the gym, cold showers, and very public dates. Other than the occasional handholding and brief kisses good night, Kim and Kerry had kept the physical contact to a minimum.

On the second Wednesday night Kerry was reading an article in Emergency Medicine while curled up in bed when her phone rang. The conversation with Kim had started out as a simple round up of each of their days events, but then Kim made a comment about looking forward to that Saturday night and things deteriorated from there.

Kerry was just about to tell Kim where she intended to place her tongue on the blond’s long lean body when Kim yawned and the conversation ended. Kerry lay in bed for a while contemplating whether she could tolerate another frozen shower. After a few moments of considering her options she decided on another way of temporarily relieving the ache and was soon asleep.

When Florina Lopez arrived on Friday morning Kerry had Henry all ready to spend the weekend with his grandparents. Then Florina informed her that she would be staying at Kerry’s to baby-sit Henry that day because Mr. Lopez had a bad cold and should not be around Henry.

“Would it be alright if we switched our weekend to next week?”

Kerry struggled to keep her tone and expression even and friendly.

“Next weekend would be fine. Tell him to feel better,” Kerry replied and kissed Henry before heading out the door.

I cannot wait another fucking week to touch Kim, she thought repeatedly on her way to the hospital, which is why when she ran into Abby in the lounge she wasted no time.

“Still nesting, Abby?”

“Luka seems to think so,” Abby responded.

“What time are you off tonight?”

“Six, why?”

“Want to practice your mothering skills?”

Abby laughed.

“Sure, how long do you want us to keep him for?” She had an idea of why there was a hint of desperation in Kerry’s voice.

“Tomorrow afternoon?”

“How about Sunday afternoon?”

Kerry blushed as she realized that Abby was on to her plans.

“No, that’s okay. He’s with the Lopezes next weekend so I’d like to have Sunday with him, but thanks.”