Drabble Tree Challenge

[msmoat.livejournal.com]

I'm using the popular last word of "life"--supplied by both callistosh65 and schnuffi. Callisto, this is for you.  It doesn't really make up for your week, but maybe it'll give you some pleasure.  I wish it was actually banter, though!

If
by PFL

"Life in a word: if."

"Eh?"

"One of the things Bodie says.  Said."

"He's going to make it, Doyle."

"If they can operate.  If he survives.  If he's himself when he wakes."

"He's strong."

"He's a fatalist.  He knew it was a suicide mission you sent him on."

"It was his choice."

"To fucking save me."

"Aye."

"Well, here's a certainty for you: we're out of it after this.  Together."

"Oh yes?  What can you offer him I can't?"

"Life."

"Not...love?"

"You know."

"Does he?"

If they can operate.  If he survives.  If he's himself when he wakes.  "He will."

Comments

[schnuffi.livejournal.com]

What do you mean "if"? He will get through! For Doyle. He won't leave him behind, never. Please? I hate it when you do that - heart wrenching, gut knotting bloody drabble. *sniffles*

[msmoat.livejournal.com]

Honestly, I didn't think it was al that heart wrenching! It's supposed to be helping Callisto, not adding to her...oh dear. Huh. You know, maybe it's different when you're the one writing it. *g* You know I only ever mostly deal in happy endings!

[schnuffi.livejournal.com]

Bodie on the brink of death is not heart wrenching? Wake up! We're all trembling with Doyle here and she says she mostly deals in happy endings *rolls eyes*

[msmoat.livejournal.com]

Yes, but look what he gets if he wakes up! Mind you, he doesn't know that... Hmm. Maybe there is a flaw here.... *g*