My Stardust Melody, Chapter 30, Part 2

[petuniagirl]

               The sound of an ice machine in the hall woke Luke.  Slowly, he opened his eyes, the weight of his lids feeling unusually heavy.  He looked at his hand first and saw the IV attached, reminding him that he was in the hospital.  He strained to remember the fire for the umpteenth time and still he found nothing.   Everything went black

Comments

[hilja83]

Poor Reid, that explains a lot. They ar getting closer I`m so glad for that and I understand Luke is still hesistant to let Reid in, but they are on the right way.

Great chapter as always!

[petuniagirl]

Thank you. It does explain a lot to Luke and hopefully will help mend some fences.

[sylnl]

You sure know how to capture my attention. Did I even breath, reading this? I must have, I'm still here, but really... you took me out of my chair and into the hospital room. Beautiful. Thank you for this great story.

[petuniagirl]

Oh, thank you. I'm thrilled (!) you enjoyed it so much. This was a much harder chapter to write than I ever anticipated.

[sylnl]

I can imagine! But let me assure you: you did EXTREMELY well! xxx

[petuniagirl]

Well, thank you, truly. I've worried over this chapter for quite awhile.

[lurelei]

'Luke did have to wonder what he'd done in a past life to deserve being caught in a fire, hit on the head, and then have Reid--handsome but vitriolic Reid--hovering over him, all in one day.'

'[...] "I don't trust people," the older man stated.' *Sigh* I'm sorry, I can't help myself, but gawd, I wish I could creep into this story and hold him, hold him, so tight, soooo tight. Reid! My heart cries.

This Is So Good.
I was afraid the hole you digged was too deep. But I have faith. Luke has the biggest heart in the world. Reid needs and deserves the biggest heart in the world. For he has one too.
This Is So Good.

[petuniagirl]

I want to give Reid a big squeeze, too! I've dragged him through hell, and I feel so bad for him.

Ha, I sometimes think the hole is too deep, but then I realize I have many chapters I can write and lots of time for them to heal. I do think Luke can forgive him, and Reid really needs some love.

Thank you!

[scotianova]

I adore your writing and I love the story so much - but for an untreatable Reid-fan it's a lot to take. seeing him in his penitential robe makes me teary!

He needs someone to comfort and hug him... where is Nathan?

[petuniagirl]

We've turned the corner, so things should really start getting better soon. I'm pretty confidant Nathan gave him a big hug when he got home....

[fremi08]

Poor Reid and his hurt hands! I feel for him, even though he's been an absolute ass to Luke (and others). I love that he's willing to do just about anything for Luke now, without expecting anything in return.
Now, Luke doesn't know yet that Reid hurt his hands while saving Luke's life, right?

[petuniagirl]

You're correct--Luke has no clue about how Reid injured his hands. He'll find that out soon!

Thank you!