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Marla:
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This was a smile read! I really like how the author caught the warmth--of
their feelings towards each other and their new son, their intimacy, even
the instant caught. All was natural, soft, contemplative, gently awe
filled. Captured a new family in the moment when they BECOME a family in
more than name or ceremony--when they REALIZE they've become one. I love
the sheer physical nature going on, how Saavik touches his baby hair, how
her son suckles at her breast, how Spock holds her while their child nurses,
how the three of them sleep together. This keeps the wonder and the newness
bright, and it focuses their setting tight onto them. Enhancing the feeling
between them--and then between them and the reader. I love how Spock and
Saavik's love for each other is deepened by their new son, made new again,
and how their universe just expanded infinitely by the single addition of
one tiny soul.
Every time I read this, it gets me more.
What really stood out to me this time, was how Spock and Saavik have for all
their lives been looking for their place--their belonging. And they found it in
each other and thought themselves complete. Then they have a son and suddenly,
something inside that they were still missing falls into place. And they find
their place, their belonging, all new. Expanding, deepening, satisfying,
fulfilling. Because with them, they found love and acceptance and
companionship. But with their son, they have found home. Family.
And they are caught up in the sudden joy of it all, as freshly innocent in it as
their tiny little one.
A perfect moment.
Jenny:
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I loved this. Such simple, universal, yet overwhelming emotion:
the love of parents for their child. To me this image that the following section
evoked really brought that home:
"Saavik leaned closer against him, pillowing her head on his
shoulder. The sleeping baby was a warm solid presence in his arms, who settled
on his father's chest with a contented sigh and snuggled into the
curve of his neck."
And again, this section below... something I haven't seen too much off in
my admittedly short as yet ST experience, Spock's reactions to the thoughts
of being a father and the love & wonder that go with parenthood:
Spock felt an overwhelming sense of wonder - as well as anxiety -
about how to deal with this new totally dependent presence in their lives.
His arms tightened protectively around their son. How could someone
so small and new hold his heart in so tight a grip? He listened to the
peaceful easy breathing of his son and the feel of the baby in his
arms. Spock looked at his sleeping wife and child, and tried out the
words out loud.
"Mother. Father. Son."
"Family."
Just simply beautiful! Thanks for posting.
Heather:
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Well done!! A wonderfully moving piece. I especially loved the ending,
when Spock tries out the word "Family." From that alone, the reader can tell that
this family will be much different from his family w/ his parents for he will make it
different. No 18 year long silences here.
Sim Aurelia:
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What a wonderful story! I can't express well how much I like it, for
I'm from Germany and not so good in writing English. I like
the idea very much that Saavikam and Spock might have a family, and
that they love each other so much. It's really, really cool and
romantic and everything! Congratulations!
Chevara Chan Date:
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This was so sweet! I am in computer class right now and
I almost cried in front of everyone!!
Live long and prosper,
Che
Thespia:
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*sigh* This was beautiful and fluffy and sweet and my teeth are gonna
rot from all the sugary sweetness. ;) Bravo!
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