How Far We've Come
Disclaimer: For the love of Zordon…
Challenge: Rain
Timeframe: Post Crown and Punishment
Ships: Rose/Mack
Summary: Rain falls in San Angeles on a sad day…
She scurried into the mansion, lugging her many suitcases with her. Spencer met her at the door. "Where is he?"
"In Mr. Hartford's study, miss."
Rose abandoned her pink duffel bags in the foyer and took off through the house, her clothes dripping onto the tiled floor. Her poor baby. She knew he was hurting badly.
He was standing at the window, completely still, watching the rain hit the glass. He was blank faced. She tiptoed over to him. "Mack?"
And then he had thrown himself into her arms. She struggled to support both of their weights for a moment, but then she found her footing. "I know," she whispered as she held him as tight as she could. "I know."
"He was my dad, Rose," Mack choked out. "And the worst part is that he did it to save me. We knew the cave was collapsing and he shoved me away to save me. And I was so horrible to him…"
"He loved you, Mack." Rose rubbed circles on his back, calming him. "He loved you so much. He was so proud of you."
"Thanks."
"Of course." Mack smiled weakly at his petite friend and turned his gaze back to the rain…this time with Rose by his side and her hand in his.