Simple Physics
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James' life spirals out of control after the events of Life Born of Fire, a downward trajectory so steep and so sudden Lewis finally has to intervene.
“No time for hangovers, Sergeant,” Lewis says, and gives him a look that’s almost worried, almost fond, but never quite as much as James would hope for. Almost—the story of his life, isn’t it? Always falling just a tiny bit short. Almost cared for, almost chosen, almost loved.
Last night, though. Last night was a jolt straight to the heart. Wanted, desired, touched. A kindled flame in his chest keeping him warm, rose-red and quietly his own. Another one-night stand, sure, but one he chose.
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- Part 1 of Simple Physics
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Takes place one month after "Centripetal." It's not essential to have read it, but it will make some of the emotional mind-set in this make a lot more sense.
James Hathaway loves routine, really. Finds comfort in habit, ease and transcendence in ritual and ceremony. Making order of chaos.
Which explains quite a bit about his character, his profession, his discarded profession, his scrupulously clean and tidy flat, and his current life. It also explains why he’s standing in Robert Lewis’ kitchen at 7AM on a Thursday with a cup of coffee in his hand and mouth open, with said Robert Lewis scowling at him with hands on his hips.
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- Part 2 of Simple Physics