A/N: Missing scene from Between the Darkness and the Light (4x19). Susan rests. Marcus contemplates.

Disclaimer: I don't own Babylon 5! All credit to JMS.


It had been longer than 2 hours. Marcus knew this.

He stood, looking down at her as she slept on one of those inclined beds she loathed so much.

She looked peaceful.

It was a stark contrast from the stoic commander he saw in the captain's chair every day on the bridge. It felt like he was seeing a new side of her; the vulnerable side that she always guarded with sharp words and fiery eyes.

He wished he could tell her how, if she would just let him in, he would never, ever hurt her.

He let her sleep.