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Title: Retrospective
Author: Weebob
Author's e-mail: [email protected]
Fandom: Enterprise
Pairing: Archer/Reed
Rating: PG
Category: Slash
Sequel to: Introspective
Summary: Malcolm discovers that he matters.
Spoilers: Minefield
Archived to Reed's Armory on 04/23/2004.
Poor Malcolm. I scared him half to death at breakfast, and his day's only got worse since then.
All propriety, he hates his captain asking about him--but I can't help it. I'm powerless against his vulnerability. This slight creature in my arms is a mass of contradictions: strength, weakness, courage, fear, humour, sadness--wanting to be independent: yearning to belong.
Determined to protect me, yet needing protection.
Let me in, Malcolm. I love you.
He tenses--searching. For me?
"Malcolm, I'm here. I'll never let you go."
I hug him and he relaxes.
Maybe the door is ajar.
~the end~