The Sharing of Dreams - 4/11

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Title: The Sharing of Dreams
Author: Rocketbalm
Pairing: SB/VM
Rating: PG-13ish
Summary: A series of correspondence between friends over the next 3 years, ending right before filming of LOTR. Short background chapter.
Content/warnings: none
Spoilers: None.
Disclaimer: A work of my modestly twisted mind -- complete fiction. Never happened. Don’t know these people, sadly all in my imagination.


Chapter 4 – In Between Days

The next 3 years…

Voice Mail:

Vig, I can’t believe you’re not home, you wanker. When are you going to get a mobile, for god’s sake. I’m only in town on a stop-over tonight, thought I’d buy you dinner. Guess we’ll have to try another time. If you get this tonight call me, I’m at the usual place, under Mark Green. Say hi to Henry and we’ll catch up soon ok. Bye.

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Note:

Hey Sean,

Sorry I missed you last month. I was up in Idaho, painting – I’d like to say sunsets, but they really don’t look like much of anything right now. Might just sand them down and start over. Henry came up for a bit and we camped and fished, it was nice just to get away. A mobile wouldn’t have worked there even if I had one (which, as you know, I don’t want and won’t have). Next time you’re on a break you’ll have to come with us, bring the girls. We’ll go riding, have a camp fire and make s’mores. Henry loved the Lord of the Rings books you sent him for his birthday -- he’s trying to convince me that I need to read them. I’ll put them on my reading list probably get to them in the next year or two.

Hope things have gotten better with you and Mel. I know how hard it is to get past all the hurt and crap while you try and work things out.

I’m planning to visit my brother in Europe next month. Maybe we can have dinner during a stop over. I’ll let you know the dates. Take care,

V

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Voice Mail:

God Vig I’m gonna buy you a mobile myself. Maybe a GPS around your neck so I can find you in the wilderness that you love so much. We start shooting a new Sharpe next week but I think I’ll be able to cut out and meet you at the airport for a drink. Leave me your flight info and I’ll be there. I’m tickled that Henry likes the books and what the fuck’s a s’more. Ta

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Note:

Hey Sean,

God it was good to see you and catch up. Work seems to just take over and before you know another year has gone by. Sorry to hear you and Mel couldn’t work it out – that’s always hard. On the other hand I’m glad you’re not alone. Abby sounds nice. Not at all surprised that she loves the painting – it’s essentially you so what’s not to love. Hope she sees you in there too. I’ll be at the NY number for a while, won’t ask you to fly over for a visit now that you told me how much you hate to fly, but if you are over on business come for a visit. And as always the invitation to the ranch still stands. Which reminds me, I forgot to tell you that a s’more is sticky, gooey, melted marshmallow, chocolate graham cracker concoction that kids love to make over campfires.

Vig

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Card:

Abby & Sean,

Congratulations!

May you find in each others heart, the dreams you kindle in your own.

Viggo

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Note:

Viggo,

I feel like such an arsehole for not telling you about the wedding.

I was all caught up in the moment and I wanted to keep things quiet it being my third go round and all. Not really an excuse, still should have called you anyway. Thanks for the lovely wedding gift. Abby loves the painting and has put it in a place of honour. Reminds me of our day at the beach – thought I wouldn’t notice didn’t you. Makes me feel even worse for not telling you. Don’t know what I did to deserve having met such a friend, but I’m damn grateful, you crazy sod.

Sean,

PS I’ve ordered something to be delivered for your garden, it will grow to be a good place to sit and draw under. I’ve included a sketch of where you might want to plant it.

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Note:

Sean,

For a renowned tough guy you sure are a softy – not that I’m complaining. Your tree, for that’s what Henry calls it “Sean’s Tree”, has a place of honour in the garden, exactly where you thought it should go. Many an afternoon, I find him out there, lying beneath the tree, reading a book. I barely get enough time to sit there myself and enjoy it. Enough about us. I hear I need to congratulate you again. Wish I could see you all warm and mushy over this latest little miracle you created. If she’s lucky, she’ll look like Abby and have your ability to reach in and touch a soul with her eyes. Enjoy my friend.

Vig

PS good catch on the painting; it was inspired by our day at the beach. You’re starting to scare me Bean.

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Voice Mail:

Vig, you there? I know it’s late… I just needed to talk. Guess your away, pro'lly in Idaho enjoying the night sky. [long pause] I, I miss you Vig. Call me if you can, my mobile is the best way to get a hold of me right now. Ta.

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Voice Mail:

Sean? How come you’re not answering? Everything ok? I got your message. You didn’t sound so good. I’m with Henry until Thursday and then back to New York. You can reach me on his cell and yes I see the irony 515-250-9935. Don’t worry about the time, I’ll answer OK…

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Voice Mail:

Vig I just talked to Henry he told me to call you here. Sorry Mate if you were worried. I’m fine. Late night, too much to drink, too much time to think. Things are just… hard…. you know… with Abby and everything. Nothing I can’t handle. I’m leaving for about a year on a shoot down under. Don’t know where I’ll be staying or how you can get a hold of me, I’ll let you know when I get settled. Appreciate your concern, Vig. I just need… I need to figure this thing out on my own. I’ll call you. Kay? Thanks again Viggo. Just … thanks.


TBC

Comments

[wanderlost.livejournal.com]

What a great chapter. I felt frustrated that they kept on missing each other and the last three messages between Sean and Viggo are heartbreaking. I hope Viggo doesn't let Sean figure things out on his own and goes to support him.

Next chapter please.

[rocketbalm.livejournal.com]

next chapter coming right up :-) It's funny my best friend from when I was a kid and I are like that -- always just missing each other but when we connect its like no time has past at all. I just realized that that's where I probably drew some of this fic from. Wow I learned something new today LOL!

I'll post next chapter in the next hour or so -- I'm baking a cake that keeps distracting me :-)

cheers, rb

[angiepen.livejournal.com]

Excellent way to cover intervening time. And now we're all set for the Rings shoot -- looking forward to the next chunk.

Angie

[rocketbalm.livejournal.com]

Yeah I kinda liked how that whole time gap thingy turned out myself. off to post next chapter :-)

cheers, rb