It is a bright, sunny day in May when the doctors finally see fit to release her from the hospital. And not a moment too soon as far as she’s concerned. She’s had enough of beds that lift, horrible food and harsh artificial lighting to last her a lifetime.
He’s wheeling his suitcase behind him, supporting her on his arm as they leave the drab building. She hadn’t realized how the smell of antiseptic had permeated every pore in her body until they’re outside. She longs to take a real bath and rid herself of the odor that has soaked into her hair. But, she can’t imagine how she will maneuver into a tub and resigns herself to a quick shower as soon as humanly possible.
For being only a few kilometers away, the ride home seems excruciatingly long. Halfway there, he starts to wish that he had argued harder for them to be beamed into their living room.
But then, she always was one to do things the hard way.
Wow.
Coming Back Around to Us – Helen8462 – Star Trek: Voyager [Archive of Our Own]
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