New Year

Description: Two very different New Year's Eves in Becker's life

Rating: G

Spoilers: series 4

This is 100 word drabble, written for Primeval 100's Challenge: Auld Lang Syne

New Year

"Stupid song," he muttered bitterly. His mum insisted he come for New Year's Eve, but he retreated outside during Auld Lang Syne.

With Abby, Connor, and Danny, missing and Sara dead it couldn't have been a worse year. Thankfully, it was ending.

"Happy new year?"

He doubted it.

Becker was again, at a New Year's Eve party.

How it was different!

Abby and Connor danced.

Lester shared drinks with his employees.

Matt and Emily enjoyed their future together.

Jess.

When the year passed, she was in his arms, kissing him tenderly.

"Happy New Year."

"It already is, Jess."