Author: HalfshellVenus
Characters: Derek, Cameron (Gen, Drabble)
Rating: PG
Summary: When Derek looks at her, he sees a ghost.
Author's Notes: Drabble Meme offering for
miss_mandy, whom I hope will think the spirit of this matches the request. Some speculation based on the finale and 2x04, "Allison From Palmdale."x-x-x-x-x
When Derek looks at her, he sees a ghost.
He knows how John Connor felt about her, understands not wanting to let go. But projecting a real woman onto a machine… it's just wrong.
He knew Allison before John did, loved her first. The robot isn't Allison.
Derek's relieved when John sends Cameron into the past. No memories revived and destroyed around every corner, no pangs at the firelight shining through her hair.
When John sends him back, Derek knows what's waiting.
Her eyes are almost real.
But his name flattens in her mouth like nothing more than passing data.
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