I Rang the Bell with My Heart in My Mouth

by jackwabbit

A series of stories revolving around Hugh Culber and Paul Stamets post-season two and pre-season three. Main course is Culmets, with a side of angst because, hey, it's me. Stories interconnected, but can stand alone. Warnings, ratings, and such in each chapter. Title of collection from the Genesis song "No Son of Mine." Hugh rang the bell. How will Paul answer the door?

11. Euphoric

Euphoric

Rated: G
Category: Drabble. Culmets.
Season: Post-Two, Pre-Three.
Spoilers: General Series Knowledge Only.
Summary: Paul's in a good mood.
Note: Occurs immediately after "Recheck."

Also, stories in this series are presented as inspiration strikes, not chronologically. See notes above for timeframe/related stories.

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Paul left sickbay with a spring in his step.

He nearly bounced down the hall, tapping his PADD on his thigh as he went.

He didn't notice a passing crewman looking at him as if he'd grown wings.

Or Tilly giving him a similar look when he skipped down the steps into engineering.

And he was oblivious to the stares his extremely on-time departure garnered.

In fact, the only thing he did notice was that spore production was up twenty-three percent.

The kids were having a good day.

Guess that was contagious.

Because he'd asked.

And Hugh had said yes.