Primeval drabble: Already Falling

Title: Already Falling

Disclaimer: Not mine.

A/N: Written for primeval100, prompt 246: fall from grace. Vague spoilers for S1 and S2.

Summary: Stephen thinks he’s been given a second chance, a newfound grace, the opportunity to rebuild something better.



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When Stephen falls in love, it’s like freefalling, exhilarating and terrifying. He wants to pull his chute but doesn’t know how.

Then, Helen disappears and Stephen thinks he’s found his footing. Stephen thinks he’s been given a second chance, a newfound grace, the opportunity to rebuild something better.

Sometimes, he forgets that first and only indiscretion. Sometimes, he believes it didn’t happen. Sometimes, he just lets go, flying freer than ever.

Then Helen returns, and Stephen realises that he’s been falling still, not flying, and the ground is finally coming up and it’s far too late to pull back now.