A/N: Last chapter was humorous, a departure from my usual style. So, obviously, this one is back to angst! I have a reputation to maintain, after all. (Not really, no, but it sounds cool. :P) Seriously, though, you might want to keep a tissue box handy while reading this one.
Many thanks to Pink-Libra-Girl and T.F. Crosby for reviewing the last chapter. I was actually surprised at how well received it was, because I wrote it basically just as a joke. I'm glad you guys liked it! ^^
Episode: Spider Island
Rating: Low T for contemplations of death
Warnings: The same
Inspiration: I was irked by Adam's seemingly thoughtless goodbye, so I decided to try to get in his head with it. I might write a Chase drabble from that episode too, eventually. It was a really touching moment until Adam starting making jokes.
Be the reason someone smiles today! :)
Adam knew he was dying. It didn't Chase's genius to know the bite was serious. The hallucinations really only confirmed his suspicions.
It wasn't like Adam wanted to die, but he did dangerous things every day. Adam was a simple young man; if it was time for him to die, then he would die.
But he refused to die in a way that made his family feel guilty or sad. So, in his final rational moments, he said something joking, relying on his eyes to convey his love and acceptance.
Then he drifted away, content that he had left his family laughing.