What Yes Means by Charlotte Frost (R)

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Fandom: STARSKY AND HUTCH
Pairing: Starsky & Hutch
Length: 21K
Author on LJ: None
Author Website: Charlotte Frost on the Me & Thee Archive
Why this must be read:

Missing scenes. Gosh, we love the missing scene - what happened before and after the scenes we were shown?

Charlotte does a fantastic job here showing us how Starsky takes care of Hutch after he rescues him from the insane Diana, who has stabbed him while in the shower, a la Psycho. Hutch's pain, and Starsky's efforts to keep him awake, and then how he sits by him in the hospital, thinking about how he ignored the signs that Hutch and Diana were in a heap of trouble, all brings us to an interesting conclusion.

Hutch's eyes were still closed, and his face was more relaxed, as though in sleep. But Starsky's hand was squeezed hard.

"I'm right here, partner," he soothed, wishing both hands weren't busy so he could have petted Hutch along his shoulder and back. "It's gonna be okay now. You'll be back on your feet in no time. Hear me, babe?" He really hoped to get an answer to that question.

In the distance was the sound of a siren.

"Ambulance is just up the street," he soothed, then realized he hadn't given Hutch a chance to answer. The blond was quiet. "Hutch?"

The eyes didn't open. "Still here, partner." The voice was very low.

Starsky grinned and leaned closer. "Of course, you are," he whispered, squeezing the hand again. "Maybe next time, I'll get here a little faster, huh? Be here for you before you really need it?"

Still the eyes didn't open. Outside, the siren was very loud, then was abruptly silent.

The corners of Hutch's mouth turned up into a tiny smile. "Here now," he whispered. "'At's what counts."

Starsky gripped his hand harder. "Aw, Hutch."

Footsteps pounded up the staircase.

What Yes Means