The days following her rescue from the Klingon prison camp hadn't been easy. Katie's physical injuries were healing just fine, and she was finally able to eat full meals without getting sick to her stomach. However, none of that stopped the emotional pain and distress she felt.
There were days when Katie wished she could end it all. She wanted to die instead of suffering through it. It was the easy way out, but desperation sometimes out ruled logic. However, she couldn't do it. Every time Katie thought about slicing her flesh and allowing herself to bleed to death, her mind drifted to Leonard.
Her sweet and wonderful Leonard.
He had been there for her as much as he could. SHe didn't mind it when he left during the day since she wasn't sleeping, but she desperately needed him at night. Being curled beside him made the nightmares less frightening. How could she end her life and leave him behind?
When it was announced the survivors would be going back to Earth, Katie had panicked. Katie didn't want to be without Leonard, and was glad he would be going with them. She almost didn't feel whole unless he was there, even though part of her was sure it wasn't healthy. Katie knew she shouldn't become so attached to him, especially since there was a chance she would have to stay on Earth after the debriefing.
She was awake when Leonard kissed her temple. Looking at him, she slowly nodded. "I should be. My parents and sisters are going to meet us there," Katie told him before worrying her bottom lip between her teeth. "They're going to make me stay on Earth, aren't they? You're going to leave me there, aren't you?"
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Date: 2010-04-11 05:40 am (UTC)From:There were days when Katie wished she could end it all. She wanted to die instead of suffering through it. It was the easy way out, but desperation sometimes out ruled logic. However, she couldn't do it. Every time Katie thought about slicing her flesh and allowing herself to bleed to death, her mind drifted to Leonard.
Her sweet and wonderful Leonard.
He had been there for her as much as he could. SHe didn't mind it when he left during the day since she wasn't sleeping, but she desperately needed him at night. Being curled beside him made the nightmares less frightening. How could she end her life and leave him behind?
When it was announced the survivors would be going back to Earth, Katie had panicked. Katie didn't want to be without Leonard, and was glad he would be going with them. She almost didn't feel whole unless he was there, even though part of her was sure it wasn't healthy. Katie knew she shouldn't become so attached to him, especially since there was a chance she would have to stay on Earth after the debriefing.
She was awake when Leonard kissed her temple. Looking at him, she slowly nodded. "I should be. My parents and sisters are going to meet us there," Katie told him before worrying her bottom lip between her teeth. "They're going to make me stay on Earth, aren't they? You're going to leave me there, aren't you?"