( Yesterday, part of him felt like it was missing, torn away and leaving him wheeling in a strange place, with someone who swore they were more than passing strangers.
Today, disoriented, he rubs at the twinge in his sternum and feels the hand on his shoulder, hears the familiar voice. )
No, no- I'm... ( looking at Jim, at his sleep-mussed and salt-dusted hair, his wide blue eyes and open, gentle features, Bones feels the twinge in his chest, that missing piece slotting neatly back into place. )
I'm fine.
( He turns further, ignoring the way his ribs protest the sudden motion, to take his friend by the shoulders, then his face, the light of warm recognition in Leonard's eyes. )
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Today, disoriented, he rubs at the twinge in his sternum and feels the hand on his shoulder, hears the familiar voice. )
No, no- I'm... ( looking at Jim, at his sleep-mussed and salt-dusted hair, his wide blue eyes and open, gentle features, Bones feels the twinge in his chest, that missing piece slotting neatly back into place. )
I'm fine.
( He turns further, ignoring the way his ribs protest the sudden motion, to take his friend by the shoulders, then his face, the light of warm recognition in Leonard's eyes. )
Jim.