Falling Back
by nhawk
 

Rating: G

Category: Sam/Jack

Summary: a predicted scene for 'Heroes Part Two

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He opens the door and slides quietly inside, flicking over the lock as the door clicks shut.

She is sitting in the dim light. Head down. Facing away.

"How are you doing?"

She doesn't move. "I'm fine, sir."

"None of us are fine, Carter."

She looks up at that. At him. He's right. They are nowhere near fine.

"Come here."

"No. Really. I-" But she sees it in his eyes. Pain. Need. This isn't only for her.

She moves into his arms.

"Sam.."

"Don't. Please don't."

"I-"

And as his words fade, she tightens her grip. And so does he.