Lewis drabble: Penitent
Story: Penitent
Author: wendymr
Characters: James Hathaway, Vicky Walmsley
Rated: G
Spoilers: S7:01 Down Among the Fearful
Summary: How could I pray with her, here, now, as she dies?
Inspired by lindenharp's interpretation of James's struggle at the end of Down Among the Fearful Part 1. With grateful thanks to her for allowing me to use her ideas, and to the Sisterhood for feedback.
Penitent
Pray with me.
I can’t. How could I pray with her, here, now, as she dies? How could I assume such a responsibility, such a privilege?
It’s not that she didn’t believe, probably still doesn’t believe. God always leaves a door open, even for the most staunchly doubting Thomas. Even Peter, denying Him thrice before the cock crowed, was forgiven.
It’s that I have no right to act as intercessor, or even as comforter, easing her passage. How can I? She asked me for help, and I failed to protect her.
I didn’t kill her, but it’s still my fault.
Author: wendymr
Characters: James Hathaway, Vicky Walmsley
Rated: G
Spoilers: S7:01 Down Among the Fearful
Summary: How could I pray with her, here, now, as she dies?
Inspired by lindenharp's interpretation of James's struggle at the end of Down Among the Fearful Part 1. With grateful thanks to her for allowing me to use her ideas, and to the Sisterhood for feedback.
Penitent
Pray with me.
I can’t. How could I pray with her, here, now, as she dies? How could I assume such a responsibility, such a privilege?
It’s not that she didn’t believe, probably still doesn’t believe. God always leaves a door open, even for the most staunchly doubting Thomas. Even Peter, denying Him thrice before the cock crowed, was forgiven.
It’s that I have no right to act as intercessor, or even as comforter, easing her passage. How can I? She asked me for help, and I failed to protect her.
I didn’t kill her, but it’s still my fault.