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Post by Brandi on Sept 23, 2008 14:16:57 GMT -5
*Brandi shut her eyes, trying her best to understand. But all she wanted was to be held by him.*
"I'll get over it. I..."
...won't beg you to stay.
*She flexed the muscles in her shoulders, trying to find some release of the tension.*
"I want you to take the time you need. Come home when...you're ready." *She wanted to be strong. For him. For them. But everything felt so uncertain. She found herself half-nodding, her eyes distant.*
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Post by Cry Baby on Sept 23, 2008 14:26:07 GMT -5
Cry-Baby looked up. His face was throbbing, his muscles dead-tired, and it was as if he was only just noticing Brandi's distress.
"Hey," he said, his tone gentle despite the roughness of his throat. "Hey, c'mere. An' take hold of him."
He opened his free arm, and with the other held Killian out slightly.
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Post by Brandi on Sept 23, 2008 14:34:25 GMT -5
*Brandi paused for only a moment, calculating what would be harder, but she found herself against him, clinging to him like a buoy, her other hand on the baby.*
"I'm sorry, Baby."
*She shook her head against his chest.*
"I want so much to be strong for you." *Vulnerability crept into her words.*
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Post by Cry Baby on Sept 23, 2008 14:48:58 GMT -5
"Shh," Cry-Baby said, kissing to top of her head gently. "You're the strongest thing I know. Stronger 'n me. I left you here with all this, an' came back to hurt you--didn't mean to, it's just what happened. Said you're too good for me, but that don't mean I'm giving you up. Just gotta learn again how to be good enough; how to get past this thing."
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Post by Brandi on Sept 23, 2008 15:03:03 GMT -5
*But she didn't want him to be 'good enough'. She just wanted him. Now. With her. Swallowing hard, she pressed her face hard against him, to the point it hurt. It gave her a since of clarity to have the pain to focus on.*
"I'll wait." *She murmured softly. What else was there to say? She couldn't force him to stay, no matter how much she wanted it. She pressed her eyes shut tightly.* "Just...please, Baby....don't give up."
On me.
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Post by Cry Baby on Sept 23, 2008 16:09:12 GMT -5
Cry-Baby snorted, and winced as it hurt his nose. He just hoped it wouldn't start bleeding again.
"Never given up on anything in my life," he scoffed. "But maybe I shouldn't come back until I have good news. Hate seein' you this way. An' havin' to say goodbye again."
It struck him he could stay... but only if he was within arm's reach of one of the kids at all times.
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Post by Brandi on Sept 23, 2008 16:29:38 GMT -5
*Brandi shook her head.*
"Nah. It's nice to see you." *She managed to find that smile again.* "Even...like this."
*Her lips pursed briefly.* "It's hard, being without you. I guess it's just easier knowing that you're ok." *She conceded the point before it was raised.* "Well, ok enough. Just hate the thought of you in a ditch somewhere."
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Post by Cry Baby on Sept 23, 2008 17:23:38 GMT -5
Cry-Baby held her closer.
"I know," he said. "Just can't bear the thought of you seein'... Well, if somethin' happens, it's gonna happen no matter what. And I thought it was better if you didn't see it. But it's not like I can keep a secret if I wanted..."
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Post by Brandi on Sept 23, 2008 17:27:48 GMT -5
*Brandi laughed softly, but it was in honest levity.*
"Aw, Baby." She leaned her head back, meeting his eyes.*
"That's a good thing. Honesty is a nice trait in the man I love." *She offered a smile, hoping it would be of some comfort, no matter how small. She looked tired, but somewhat relieved.*
"I just don't want you to feel like you can't tell me something."
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Post by Cry Baby on Sept 23, 2008 17:40:30 GMT -5
His eyes met hers, then fell away.
"You... don't wanna know," he said with certainty. "But we'll be okay. I know it. I just can't quite feel it yet."
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Post by Brandi on Sept 23, 2008 17:54:37 GMT -5
*There was something else. It wasn't like he'd be like this if it was just some girl. They'd had to deal with that before. But if he didn't want to tell her, Brandi wasn't sure she was ready to know. She squeezed his hand supportively.*
"We'll find a way. Some day." *She spoke soothingly. She wanted to beg him to believe her, but this was something that he'd have to find on his own.*
"Is there...anything you wanted? While you were here, I mean."
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Post by Cry Baby on Sept 23, 2008 18:14:50 GMT -5
"Other than you in my arms?" he said, offering his own little smile. "Well... actually, was wondering if someone should look at my nose."
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Post by Brandi on Sept 24, 2008 6:07:55 GMT -5
*Brandi winced, but kept her smile.*
"Well, I didn't want to say anything, but...you do rather look a fright."
*She stepped back reluctantly.*
"I might be outta my league on that one, but...maybe Kris knows something about it."
Or can check the internet how-tos.
*Her eyes mirrored her concern.*
"Or if you're feeling up to it...we can take one of the kids to the infirmary." *She didn't sound so sure.* "I just worry that they might have us wait in the lounge, you know?"
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Post by Cry Baby on Sept 24, 2008 13:15:51 GMT -5
"Don't wanna go anywhere if I don't have to," he said. "But I guess I don't wanna be ruined forever, either. Kinda like the way you look at me, baby. Only not right now."
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Post by Brandi on Sept 25, 2008 6:18:24 GMT -5
*Brandi's eyes narrowed with a hint of playfulness.*
"Come on, you know that chicks dig scars."
Especially here.
*She urged him towards the chair.*
"All the same, I'll see if Kris can't manage. She's got pretty skilled hands." *She lowered her eyes shyly for only a moment before smiling stronger. Reluctantly, she let go of him and the baby. Immediately, she felt emptier for it.*
"I'll go see if I can find her."
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