Reach Out (and Touch Faith) by SentraAquila (PG)

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Fandom: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA 2003
Pairing: Cally/Chief
Author on LJ: sentraaquila
Author Website: fanfiction
Why this must be read: For a pairing that has since become canon, the lack of good fic focusing on it is a definite shame. Thankfully, SentraAquila fills the void here with a beautiful piece that shows an evolution of Cally and the Chief's relationship. With lovely writing, characterisations, and flow -- this fic is one to keep and reread. (Plus, hand!kink! HEE!)

The primary gossip following the destruction of the resurrection ship is how Apollo's coping with his brush of death. No one seems to notice the absence of the Chief, except Cally.

She finds him in the munitions locker propped up by the bulkhead and nursing a bottle of booze. She slides next to him and replaces the bottle with her hand.

"Hey. We'll build another Blackbird. Promise."

Resting her head on his shoulder, she patiently waits. And just as she's about to drift off to sleep, she feels his response in the circles he draws with his thumb.

Reach Out (and Touch Faith)