exmptfromsanity (exmptfromsanity) wrote in qaf_drabbles, @ 2007-12-18 23:25:00 |
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Challenge #43: Christmas Lights
Title: Homecoming (I and II)
Author: Exmptfromsanity
Timeline: Post Season 5
Condom: 2 to Hunter
Michael looked over to the passenger seat as he drove home from the hospital. Ben was looking back at him, a tired smile on his face. In seven years together it was only their second trip to the hospital, and each time it had equally disrupted their lives. But it was Christmas Eve and he was coming home.
Michael reached across the armrest between them and took hold of Ben’s hand.
“I’m sorry to disappoint but I haven’t even gotten the Christmas lights up yet.”
Ben tightened his grip on Michael’s hand, “I’m home. We’re together. That’s all that matters.”
Michael almost stomped on the brakes as he turned onto their street. The front porch of their home was brightly lit with lights and what was obviously a Christmas tree in the bay window.
Ben sucked in a deep breath, “You were saying?”
Michael remained silent as he pulled into the driveway, certain none of this had been there this morning when he’d left for the hospital.
Ben stopped just inside the doorway, turning and giving Michael a smile. As Michael peered past him he smiled also. There was Hunter, finally home from school, asleep on the living room couch.