Crossing The Line
Rated: PG-13 (language, somewhat adult themes)
Category: Gen, John/Rodney Friendship, Double Drabble
Season: Four
Spoilers: Miller's Crossing
Summary: John Knows He's Crossing The Line. But Does He Care?
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Bastard.
Stupid, selfish son of a bitch.
That's all I can think of him.
I understand his motives, but I can't help but see him that way.
When I remember the only way I can set right what he put wrong, I know what I have to do.
I tell him, none so gently, what I need.
He hesitates.
He pretends to not understand what I'm saying.
It pisses me off.
Fine.
If he wants to play hardball, that's not a problem.
Two can play at that game.
I slide the picture across the table.
I know it's cruel, manipulative, and hateful, but I don't care.
He stares at the photo for a moment, then crumbles like a house of cards.
I still don't care.
His defeat is my victory.
Flames of vindictive joy leap to life in my heart.
I'm ashamed of them, but I can't stop them.
There's no honor in destroying a man like this, but sometimes you do what you have to do.
Sometimes you cross every line.
Then pray to God it's worth it.
But sometimes, you don't have to pray. Sometimes you know.
This time, I know.
Beyond all doubt.
Rodney is worth it.