Aw jeez, Connie.
Sleep in and have a nice lunch
Book: Yes, I'd forgotten you're moonlighting as a criminal mastermind now. Got your next heist planned? Simon: No. But I'm thinking about growing a big black mustache. I'm a traditionalist.
'War Stories'
Spike's Bitches 48: I Say, We Go Out There, and Kick a Little Demon Ass.
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
brenda m - Jan 16, 2014 3:05:04 pm PST #8277 of 30002
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Connie Neil - Jan 16, 2014 3:19:13 pm PST #8278 of 30002
brillig
Hubby had been concerned about how fast-tracked he'd been. There's normally a months-long waiting list to get the testing he's been having, and department heads have been doing the procedures. He finally asked, and they said since the previous doctor had delayed the diagnosis, they felt duty-bound to try and make up for it. Plus, his horrific medical history has earned him some extra effort.
Huntsman Cancer Center, one of the best in the world. It deserves its rep.
He had a breakdown at the train station just outside the center--which he feels horribly guilty about, the stupid man, he thinks he's supposed to be tougher than that, stupid Viking--and a woman sat down and asked him what was wrong. He told her he'd just gotten his diagnosis. She said, "Look at me," he did, and she took off her hair, as he put it. And she said, "Let's talk."
So at least he has a tribe.
sarameg - Jan 16, 2014 3:25:58 pm PST #8279 of 30002
I'm so glad she was there.
Aims - Jan 16, 2014 3:34:56 pm PST #8280 of 30002
Shit's all sorts of different now.
a woman sat down and asked him what was wrong. He told her he'd just gotten his diagnosis. She said, "Look at me," he did, and she took off her hair, as he put it. And she said, "Let's talk."
That had me tearing up. I'm glad he has you and I'm glad he's got a tribe.
And I'm glad you have us.
EpicTangent - Jan 16, 2014 3:40:04 pm PST #8281 of 30002
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
That was really lovely, Connie.
That had me tearing up. I'm glad he has you and I'm glad he's got a tribe.
And I'm glad you have us.
What Aims said.
Connie Neil - Jan 16, 2014 3:44:20 pm PST #8282 of 30002
brillig
I think the fact that he breaks down upsets him most. His entire worldview centers on him being tough and not making me cry. And the more people tell him that it's all right, the more he feels like he's failing me. When I reassure him, I see the "I have to be strong for her" look in his eye.
Maybe there are benefits to not being stoically noble and all that shit.
Zenkitty - Jan 16, 2014 3:45:06 pm PST #8283 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
That had me tearing up. I'm glad he has you and I'm glad he's got a tribe.
And I'm glad you have us.
Bears repeating.
Pix - Jan 16, 2014 3:45:12 pm PST #8284 of 30002
The status is NOT quo.
Thirding what Aims said.
Typo Boy - Jan 16, 2014 3:46:49 pm PST #8285 of 30002
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Connie really don't what to say. Except hugs and good thoughts to you both. And yes I'm glad he has you, and glad he has a tribe.
Laura - Jan 16, 2014 3:57:51 pm PST #8286 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
When I reassure him, I see the "I have to be strong for her" look in his eye.
If this is the role that is most comfortable for him then this may be where he needs to be right now. Sending comfort and strength ~ma in abundance.