Futures (A Cold Night For A Lifetime) by Powergrapes (PG)

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Title: Futures (A Cold Night For A Lifetime)
Fandom: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Pairing: None
Rating: PG
Length: Short
Author on LJ: powergrapes
Author Website: powergrapes
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Author's Summary:Let's assume the best-case scenario for the gang: they destroy Skynet and live happily ever after. This is one version of their "happily ever after".

This rec involves playing with the timelines again. What happens if the Connors win? This is a realistic look at the costs of winning, if you put everything you are into a battle, what happens when it's over?

Skynet was gone, finally destroyed after the umpteenth explosion. Judgment Day had come and gone. It was over, and they were still alive. They had fought hard for their lives. Now all they had to do was live it. They couldn't stay in Los Angeles. The Reeses were all still alive and well, and there was a younger Derek Reese running around in the city. They didn't know what would happen if Future Derek ever encountered Present Derek, but they could guess that nothing good could come of it. Plus, there was also the fact that they were both still wanted fugitives. So Derek suggested Canada.

"Besides," Derek had said to Sarah. "The Reese boys would never go to Manitoba."

Of course, Sarah wasn't too keen on leaving her son behind. She had spent the last twenty years of her life dedicated to him. The thought of leaving his side was nothing short of abhorrent.

"He doesn't need you to protect him anymore. Let him live his life," Derek said to her. "You've got to let him go."

Futures (A Cold Night For A Lifetime)