The Other Side by K Hanna Korossy (R)

[nickygabriel]

Fandom: STARSKY & HUTCH
Pairing: none
Length: 10,844 words
Author on LJ: not known
Author Website: HERE
Why this must be read: I love Hutch h/c stories and I love post-SR times. Here Starsky in very unusual way learns something about Hutch that he would have never expected and that is only the beginning of a long (overdue) recovery that would reveal even more about them both and the strength of their friendship.

In the long months of recovery after the shooting, Hutch had never left his side, either, nursing him, taking care of him, even learning how to do the therapy with him. It had been what both of them had needed, and it redoubled Starsky's efforts to get better. Once he started getting back on his feet, though, he willingly resigned himself to the fact that it had been a bad scare for Hutch and he'd have a harder time letting go and easing off. Starsky had even silently decided that if the blond wanted off the streets then, he'd agree. There was never any way he could make up to Hutch the ordeal of almost losing his partner except by making him feel safe afterwards.

To his surprise, though, Hutch began to give him space, allowed him to reassemble his individuality, was even willing to let Starsky call the shots and choose their course despite the possibility that it would mean going back to the risks before. Starsky shook his head. How could he do that after going through this? Did something change? Or does he just... love me that much? The courage and sacrifice it must've taken to back off, to swallow his fears and trust Starsky with both their futures, was staggering. It was an incredible gift, one Starsky wasn't sure he could have matched. He had already faced the demon of losing his partner before, but not because of the Job and so had never had to weigh the costs. Starsky sighed shakily. Just when he thought there were no surprises left, Hutch managed to do or say something that left Starsky more amazed than ever at this person he called his friend.

The Other Side by K Hanna Korossy

Comments

[nickygabriel]

I agree, it's extraordinary :)
It was created by enednoviel.
Her other art can be found here:
http://www.shartwork.net/art_enednoviel.html
Here is the full size of this art:
http://www.fandomworld.net/sh/pics/hutch_thoughtful.jpg

[romanse1.livejournal.com]

Oh yes! I thought it might have been Lorraine's work, but I didn't recognize it. How lovely!

[nickygabriel]

Yes, Marion and Lorraine are great artists :)

[romanse1.livejournal.com]

Indeed!