A Failure to Communicate by Dana Austin Marsh (R)

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Now it's pondering the what-ifs of future kids.

Fandom: STARSKY/HUTCH
Pairing: Starsky/Hutch

Why this must be read: Originally published in the Hidden Secrets, Broken Hearts zine, this is pure Hutch. He over-thinks the situation and makes assumptions based on his own insecurities. It's been a common assumption in SH that Starsky was the one more likely to want kids. He mentioned it a few times in canon, the unattainable goal of a wife and a kid and a white picket fence. This also weighs heavily on Hutch's mind.

"You know, Starsk, you'd make a good father," he observed as he followed Starsky to the basketball court.

Starsky glanced back over his shoulder, his gaze once again tracking the long body, but this time pausing at the slim middle. "Something you need to tell me, Hutch?" he teased.

Maybe Starsky would make a great father. Maybe Hutch stole that dream away from him. Maybe Hutch was wrong to ever hope that he and Starsky could have a happy life together. Maybe Hutch thinks too much. It's often better to talk about things rather than letting them sit and grow larger in our worries. Hutch hasn't quite learned that yet, so things will get worse before they get better.

A Failure to Communicate

Comments

[nebula1.livejournal.com]

I can just imagine Hutch going through this. It is also very easy to see him asking for some kind of agreement to give each other some space - he needs to over-analyze everything. He thinks too much and is often willing to sacrifice his interests for others - just as a result of his own analysis.

As you mentioned, Starsky expressed the desire for a family in the canon but I strongly believe that once he makes a commitment to Hutch, he is never going to think twice about it. he himself may feel insecure at time though.

Thanks for the rec.This is a good one.

Father

[kimberlyfdr.livejournal.com]

Hutch over-analyzes and Starsky has to set him straight. Commonality works very well:) They love each other. Sometimes it just takes a bit of time for each of them to accept it.