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Date Posted: Sun, Apr 30 2006, 8:52pm PDT
Author: Quin
Subject: Inside
In reply to: Nick 's message, " I found what I needed on the seashores of old mexico " on Sun, Apr 30 2006, 6:40pm PDT

(He looked at Kate once Nick finished, worry in his eyes as he took in what Nick told him and tried to rationalize it all, the calm agent inside him taking over as he looked back at Nick.) I wonder if it wasn't something to do with the sedatives they gave her.. too much might get into her bloodstream.. (The words sort of tailed off and he shook away the thought, running a hand back through his hair as he thought it over, knowing that if this had happened when his kids had been born he probably would have been somewhere getting drunk or strung out somewhere.. not sitting in the hospital worried about his girl. That was what struck him then and had him paling a bit. Nick was a much better man than he had been at that age.) All you can do is be here for her, Nick.. and you're doing that.. Karlie and the baby are in good hands and I am sure we will hear from someone soon. (He looked towards the nurses station as if willing someone to come out and let them know what was going on.. though it was obvious that he was trying to figure everything out, especially the shamed feeling he had gotten just then.. when he spoke again, it was to mutter, a little under his breath.) At least you're man enough to be here for her. (He didnt act as though he knew he had said the words, they were more an accidental voicing of his thoughts.)

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inside -- Kate, Sun, Apr 30 2006, 9:02pm PDT
- Inside -- Quin, Sun, Apr 30 2006, 9:20pm PDT
  - She let out a soft breath as she watched her husband go out of the room and as if feeling that his mom was sad and his dad had left, Nick lifted his head - having caught about ten minutes of sleep which was good enough for him. His hand rose to run over his face as he looked around, looking towards the door before he pressed a kiss to his mothers cheek and stood, heading outside where his father was. Quietly he came up next to him, pulling out his engraved zippo and a cigarette - if a brain malfunction didn't kill him a little bit of nicotine wouldn't either. Lighting up, he offered his dad the pack to see if he wanted one, inhaling deeply and letting the drug calm him. (NT) -- Nick, Sun, Apr 30 2006, 9:30pm PDT
- (If he was surprised that Nick had shown up at his side just then, he didn't show it.. it was as though he had expected him to be there all along as he looked over and then took one of the offered cigarettes and made use of Nick's lighter. Man and son stood there in silence for a long moment, watching the cars pass in front of the hospital complex, until at last he found his voice and spoke.) Your old man's a fuckup, Nick. (He said in a matter of fact tone, shifting his weight and looking down at his feet for a moment before his gaze shifted to the road again.) I doubt I'll ever be able to make up for all the hurt I've caused all my life.. but at least I can warn you not to do the same. (NT) -- Quin, Sun, Apr 30 2006, 9:43pm PDT