Jim opened the door to see his older brother, George Samuel Kirk, standing there and wearing a smile as if he hadn’t taken off on Jim all those years ago.
Fortunately Jim had been forewarned of Sam’s imminent arrival.
He stepped back without a word to let Sam in. And just for an awkward moment it appeared Sam was going to hug him and Jim would have to recoil because that was the last thing he wanted. But Jim figured his body language must have given away his revulsion because Sam abruptly aborted the action.
“Mom’s in the living room,” Jim said flatly. “Your bags out there?”
“Yes. I can get them.”
Jim shook his head. “I will.” And he went outside and slammed the front door shut on Sam and Sam’s issues.
Sam had two bags, about the size of duffel bags. According to Jim’s mom, Sam would be staying for a couple of months at least. He was having marital problems with his wife that Jim had never met. Probably never would.
Jim exhaled, watching his cold breath swirl out like mist. He hadn’t put on a jacket and regretted it now. But he wasn’t ready to go back in there and face the new family dynamic.
The door opened behind him and a coat was draped over his shoulders. Arms wrapped around his waist pulling him back against strong, solid muscles.
Jim closed his eyes. “I just need a moment.”
“I know,” Spock said softly.
Jim put his hands on Spock’s hands that held him so tight. Jim smiled as a snowflake fell from above to land on him. The first snow of the season. “Love you.”
“I love you.”
“Thank you. For my coat. For being here.”
“I’ll always be here, Jim.”
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11 responses to “Flash Fic, November 18, 2022”
Sometimes family things are so hard. Jim is being admirable considering the situation and dynamics. And there’s Spock. Silent loving support.
I love it.
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Yep Spock stands at the ready
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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.
I just need a moment too! 😢
So sweet. So Friday-y flash-ish.
Man, we’re gonna need more of this one. I need to know what happens next!!!! (read: whiney pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease)
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(wait till you read Sam: the pre-frank years of my advent fill for your prompt – Jim LOVED and idolized Sam, his personal superhero and protector. I used it to explain why Sam leaving him later hurt and changed Jim so very VERY badly. Jim’s ‘offender’ days to me were as much about lashing out at Sam’s abandonment as Frank’s abuse. It was just – he had more than he could take.) (a little preview there) (that makes ME cry and I wrote it!)
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Yep I can’t wait 🙂
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(I hope HOPE H O P E this one posts on Dec. 1 – since they told me mine was the first submitted. I know that doesn’t mean a thing and they will spread them out and post by whatever ideas they have in mind. But for 12 more days, I’ll keep hoping! Cause I soooo want you to read it! It’s KILLING me!)
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LOL this is alas the only part I have written
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………………………………..so far, yeah?
(yeah, i’m talking Bitter Frost accent here)
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I love this! Jim holds it in and doesn’t lash out verbally or physically at Sam. He just gets out of the house before he reacts. I’m loving that Spock is there at the house with him. Spock is ready to support and care for Jim. Spock gives Jim what he most needs at the moment… his love and support, a hug And a coat! As Spock says while hugging Jim “I’ll always be here, Jim.” Just beautiful!
I second J’s sentiment, this needs a continuation! 🙏🙏
Thank you for sharing this.
❤️💚😘🖖
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thank you, thank you
I have no current plans to continue this but thank you both lol
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“I’ll always be here, Jim.”
Holidays can be hard. So glad Spock is there for Jim ❤
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