Title: In Good Hands
Theme: #12 - Hands
Rating: mildly NC-17
Pairing: Archer/Reed
Word Count: 100
Timeline: "E2" AU
Summary: Touching
Notes: This story is part of a set of ficlets exploring the AU described in the episode "E2". At the time of these events, Enterprise has been in the past timeline for seven years. This is Jonathan's voice, and can be considered a follow-up to
Birthday.
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I've always loved watching Malcolm's hands - fingers playing across his console, a silent pianist... strong and sure when wrapped around the grip of a phase pistol, but deft enough to defuse the tangled circuits of a mine or torpedo.
I've felt both the strength and gentleness they bring to our bed... gripping my hips as I ride him... or a feather touch brushing a nipple, stirring every part of me.
But never more beautiful than when cradling our child, her own tiny hand wrapped tightly around his finger, they offer love and shelter, a safe place to grow and dream.
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