Song: "I Will Follow You into the Dark" by Death Cab for Cutie
Category: Het (Modern AU)
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Marty and Nora
Rating/Warnings: T, attempted suicide
Word Count: 297
Into the Dark
Six months had passed since the accident. Marty and Nora had moved to Edinburgh. It had practically been an order from Brad, but it had been one he'd been too happy to oblige. It was the only way Marty and his family would be safe. Soon afterwards, he felt guilty for abandoning his friend and for not going with him. Marty was certain he could've saved Bradley.
He hadn't felt happy since the travesty. He hadn't smiled in those six months, although he hadn't cried much either. He hadn't left the house. Nora tried to help him, but she was struggling with being a new mum while going to university. Besides, she had her own depression. Marty wished he could be there for his wife. He wanted to be a father to their children. He couldn't - he hated that.
Marty wanted to be happy. He wanted Bradley back. Since neither could or would happen, Marty'd do the next best thing – join his friend in the eternal sleep. In the bathroom, he tightly held a bottle of sleeping pills. Marty was shaking and tears were finally falling. There was a part of him that didn't want to die. He wanted to see his wife get old and he wanted to see his kids grow up. But, he also didn't want to be a worthless fool. Tiredly, he rested his head against the sink. He was trying to prepare himself.
Nora came in because the door wasn't locked; he'd forgotten. They often worked in tandem in the bathroom. Often, she'd brush her teeth while he showered. It saved time. "Marty," she exclaimed, dropping her clothes to the ground and rushing over to her husband. Kneeling beside him, she pulled Marty close and rocked him. No words were needed.