Goodbye, Nicholas
Fic: Goodbye, Nicholas
Author: purpletrance
Genre: General, Angst
Rating: G
Summary: It has spoilers for 2x09 - Visitation so I'll give you a summary under the cut.
Summary: So, was anyone else disappointed that Chloe didn't record a big gushy goodbye for Rush? Okay, fine - a gushy goodbye wouldn't be canon - but perhaps a GOODBYE!? Ahem. So, I wrote one for him - tried to keep it as canon as possible, so it's not as romantic as I'd like, but hey, blame TBTB!
Hello, Dr. Ru--Nicholas. Just like with the others, it's difficult to know where to begin with you. I'll try to keep it brief though, because I'm sure by the time you watch this there will be another insane problem that you'll have to fix on Destiny. That's what you do, Nicholas - you fix things - although I think that you fix things the way that you would like them - which doesn't always coincide with how the others feel.
Considering, it's been a bumpy road, hasn't it? I'll be honest - out of everyone here, I never expected such mixed emotions regarding you, of all people. My father...I know now, that in your own way, you were trying to comfort me - and I want you to know that I'm not angry anymore about it. I've come to terms with it, the best I can - who knows, maybe I'll get to see him soon?
I'll let him know that you saved my life. Part of me wonders if you should have left me on that ship, but the thought of not seeing everyone...this ship, everything that's happened, and well - you...I never would have gotten to know you if this hadn't happened. I suppose in that sense, I should be grateful. Hm, grateful. I'm grateful that one of us made it out of there okay, Nicholas. The ship needs you - everyone needs you compared to me...I'm...
*Pause - when she comes back, her eyes are glossy and red*
I'm sorry. I'm rambling, aren't I? Probably...wasting time. I won't ask you to look out for anyone...or to do anything sentimental, I just...I'm happy that we met. I just wanted you to know that - you hold in a lot of things which makes people think that you're difficult and mean, but I know that there's the capacity to do good, to be right inside of you. You hide it from the others, but I see it - I mean, saw it - when I wasn't in isolation.
Well, I suppose I should wrap this up. Moving back to my initial point, I'm sure you're fixing a problem on Destiny right now. That's what I seem to be, too - but I want you to know that I don't blame you for not fixing me. I don't blame you at all. Just remember, Nicholas, to think about others sometimes, okay? They need you, and in the end, you'll need them.
Do good by yourself, Nicholas Rush. It was an interesting, albeit short, ride. ...Goodbye.
Author: purpletrance
Genre: General, Angst
Rating: G
Summary: It has spoilers for 2x09 - Visitation so I'll give you a summary under the cut.
Summary: So, was anyone else disappointed that Chloe didn't record a big gushy goodbye for Rush? Okay, fine - a gushy goodbye wouldn't be canon - but perhaps a GOODBYE!? Ahem. So, I wrote one for him - tried to keep it as canon as possible, so it's not as romantic as I'd like, but hey, blame TBTB!
Hello, Dr. Ru--Nicholas. Just like with the others, it's difficult to know where to begin with you. I'll try to keep it brief though, because I'm sure by the time you watch this there will be another insane problem that you'll have to fix on Destiny. That's what you do, Nicholas - you fix things - although I think that you fix things the way that you would like them - which doesn't always coincide with how the others feel.
Considering, it's been a bumpy road, hasn't it? I'll be honest - out of everyone here, I never expected such mixed emotions regarding you, of all people. My father...I know now, that in your own way, you were trying to comfort me - and I want you to know that I'm not angry anymore about it. I've come to terms with it, the best I can - who knows, maybe I'll get to see him soon?
I'll let him know that you saved my life. Part of me wonders if you should have left me on that ship, but the thought of not seeing everyone...this ship, everything that's happened, and well - you...I never would have gotten to know you if this hadn't happened. I suppose in that sense, I should be grateful. Hm, grateful. I'm grateful that one of us made it out of there okay, Nicholas. The ship needs you - everyone needs you compared to me...I'm...
*Pause - when she comes back, her eyes are glossy and red*
I'm sorry. I'm rambling, aren't I? Probably...wasting time. I won't ask you to look out for anyone...or to do anything sentimental, I just...I'm happy that we met. I just wanted you to know that - you hold in a lot of things which makes people think that you're difficult and mean, but I know that there's the capacity to do good, to be right inside of you. You hide it from the others, but I see it - I mean, saw it - when I wasn't in isolation.
Well, I suppose I should wrap this up. Moving back to my initial point, I'm sure you're fixing a problem on Destiny right now. That's what I seem to be, too - but I want you to know that I don't blame you for not fixing me. I don't blame you at all. Just remember, Nicholas, to think about others sometimes, okay? They need you, and in the end, you'll need them.
Do good by yourself, Nicholas Rush. It was an interesting, albeit short, ride. ...Goodbye.