One Word

By Sister Rose

Disclaimer: "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" is owned by Fox and various corporate entities. This fan-produced work is not intended as an infringement on those rights.

"Damn."

He meant, "This birthday sucks."

"Damn."

He meant, "I'm sorry John had to deactivate his best friend."

"Damn."

He meant, "John shouldn't have to go through any of this."

"Damn."

He meant, "I had hoped that my help would mean John wouldn't have to face life so soon."

"Damn."

He meant, "I don't have the right words."

"Damn."

He meant, "And I know you don't either."

"Damn."

He meant, "I'm really sorry you had to do that."

"Damn."

He meant, "I know you don't like to kill people."

"Damn."

He meant, "I wish I'd been there in time."

"Damn."

He meant, "I wanted things to be better for John now that I'm here."

"Damn."

He meant, "If only I hadn't left the house for three minutes."

"Damn."

He meant, "John has already seen me kill someone. It won't matter so much if I do it again."

"Damn."

He meant, "That's the only reason I'm here – to kill for you."

"Damn."

He meant, "I wanted things to be better for you and John now that I'm here."

"Damn."

He meant, "I've had this talk with new fighters before."

"Damn."

He meant, "At least those boys had grown up with the killing and really understood why we're fighting.

"Damn."

He meant, "But I don't know what to say to a boy who hasn't lived through Judgment Day."

"Damn."

He meant, "I guess one of us needs to comfort him."

"Damn."

He meant, "I wish Kyle could talk to his son."

"Damn."

He meant, "Whatever I say next has to help the future John Connor, not just my nephew."

"Damn."

He meant, "I'm not sure I have the words for that either."

"Damn."

He meant, "I hate Skynet."

"Damn."

He meant, "I hate it for killing my brother and for hurting my nephew."

"Damn."

He meant, "I hate being a bastard but I'm going to be."

"Damn."

He meant, "I want Kyle back."

"Damn."

That's what he said. Then he walked over to talk to John.