I Know

Author: Nelle Donaghue

E-mail: Elbereth235@aol.com

Title: I Know

Rating: PG, slightly slashy

Archive: To Schism, elsewhere, please ask.

Disclaimer: NBC own's 'em, I do not. Please do not sue, I make no money off this.

Author's Notes: This story is set at the same time as my fic Fallen. Fallen should be read first.

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As you kiss me, I know what you are going to do. I can feel you imprinting my lips to your memory, I do the same. I feel your lips tremble on mine; I feel you hold back your tears. That's okay, I understand your need to keep it all inside. My dear, beautiful Timothy you have been hurt by so many people in your life that it is a wonder you can still love at all. You think I don't know what you did nine months ago, but I do. I've woken to feel you shaking and silent tears running down your face. You say his name in your sleep filled with rage and guilt. You've clutched my shirt and confessed your sin of taking a human life to me in your sleep. I've forgiven you Tim, I forgave you the first time you told me, even though you would never believe me. I hope that you find some peace in Baltimore. I hope that you find Lt. Giradello's shooter. Your control is slipping, as you turn to go to your car I call out and tell you to be careful. You assure me that you will be, and you get into your car. Tears well up in my eyes as your car goes down the gravel driveway and turns towards Baltimore. I know that this was probably the last time that I would see you as a free man. Goodbye.

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