Accepting

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Title: Accepting

Author: Mareel

Author's e-mail: [email protected]

Author's Web site: http://www.geocities.com/bdebpr

Fandom: Enterprise

Pairing: Archer/Reed

Rating: PG

Category: Slash

Series: Accepting/Loss

Summary: After a serious injury, Reed considers the implications of not being 'fine' this time.

Comments: Future medical science seems to be up to the task of mending most of the injuries suffered by the Enterprise crew. But what happens on the day when the damage is permanent?

Archived to Reed's Armory on 06/28/2003.

Reality--

Damage that cannot be repaired, now or ever, not by skill, or desire, or even love.
Things that one can't change, or do over.

Facades--

Wrapping ourselves in them, hiding what reality? Our imperfections, insecurities,
personal tragedy or unspoken pain?
Too much truth?
Too much love? Or not enough?

Breaching pretense,
Scattering shards or slipping in silently... Reaching inside, or reaching out...
Hands or eyes--meeting, clasping,
exchanging loss for love.

Facing the reality together,
perhaps it's not actually so unbearable even if it's forever,
if it were to be shared.

Reality--

His acceptance... and my own.
Comforting, really.

~the end~

If you enjoyed this story, the author would appreciate your feedback.

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