Maybe Next Time
By: Scarlett
Word Count: 172
Warnings:Slightly angsty/sad (Jodie cried)
Note: Takes place current day
Mal wakes up to a strange man beside him, a man he doesn’t recognize
The man is teary eyed, and says "Mal?"
Mal shakes his head. He doesn't know this man.
"Don't you remember? It's me, Angus"
A beat of silence passes.
"We're brothers."
But Mal is positive he's never seen this guy before.
"No, we're not brothers. I've never seen you in my life."
"Malcolm, we grew up together…" the man's voice breaks.
"Please remember" he begs in a whisper. A whisper because he knows he can't speak without his voice breaking.
"Remember me, Mal?" He raises his voice, not caring that he sounds like a yelping dog.
"Please, Mal, you have to know me…" he trails off again, unable to stop the tears from falling.
Mal stares at the sobbing man beside him. He must be mistaken.
"Sorry, mate, I don't recognize you…" His voice trails off as he slips under again.
Maybe next time, Angus thinks. Maybe next time he'll remember.
Maybe next time I'll have my brother back.
