The BLTS Archive- Afterwards
Eighth in the Trefoil seriesTrefoil 5
by EmGee (mgtrek@altavista.com)

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Comments:  Takes place during the events described in my story "Home
From the Hill."  Inspired by the recent deluge of drabbles, though
most of them were humorous (or at least reasonably lighthearted) and
this decidedly isn't.

Honest and thoughtful criticism is appreciated, whether delivered
publicly or privately.

DISCLAIMER:  The characters are the property of Paramount.  I'm just
borrowing them.  Paramount can have 'em back when I'm done, safe and
sound.

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Afterwards, he was surprised that they hadn't awakened him.

Maybe it was just as well.  There was nothing for him to do.

"Leonard."

His given name, and something in Spock's voice, roused him instantly.
He looked, and knew.

"Jim is dead."

"Yes."

"When?"

"About an hour ago."

So uncharacteristically imprecise.

"Tell me."

A quiet description, quietly heard.

"A good death, then."

"Yes ... A good death."

Suddenly, shockingly -- Spock's head on his shoulder, unmoving.
Seeking what?  Solace, perhaps.  Extraordinary.

Only a moment, then Spock was Spock again.

He had no response then.  But afterwards, for Spock, for them all, he
wept.

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The End