Best Forgotten, a Fic for Brandy, Pt. 8

[chazper]

Well this is long. Very. It needs editing but I'm not going to bother, because hey, at least I can post a chapter before going back to work. Just a warning, though: if you plan to read, get yourself a drink and a very comfy chair

Comments

[marsalka]

aaaagh! come on, Lucy, you can figure it out! (just a fic, just a fic...) Though Caleb maybe made a slip using Brandon's name?

[chazper]

Though Caleb maybe made a slip using Brandon's name?

Hmm, do you think? Does Caleb slip up? Stay tuned . . .

[beachtree]

Sandy's been... a little tough to get an accurate read on in this, so I'm relieved that he appears to be honest when he says he doesn't believe Ryan committed the acts he reportedly is guilty of- via Caleb. I hope it means he also knows Ryan isn't capable of any of it, since it goes against the grain, no matter how little Sandy knows about Ryan. As for any field trip, maybe Sandy has wised up enough to be playing Caleb this time. Maybe. I'm beginning to think Charlie has the brain between them

[chazper]

I'm so glad that you found Kirsten's reactions plausible! I worried that it was too soon for her to have become this emotionally invested, but honestly, no matter how TPTB neglected her relationship with Ryan, I always thought the "at least he'll have a mother" comment from Dawn was pivotal; After that, I don't believe Kirsten would have taken Ryan into her home without also taking him into her heart and becoming his mother in every way that mattered. And yes, extreme circumstances would have made her realize the extent of her feelings--at least that was my excuse for this scene!

Phew. My response is becoming as long as this update. Anyway thanks for reading. Oh, and have faith in Sandy! He was still flying blind in this update, but now . . . well, you'll see.

[beachtree]

Well... I'm not quite in sync with you on Kirsten taking Ryan "into her heart in every way that mattered," but I think it could be plausible, had Kirsten been a different character and person and maybe if she'd also been pushed by some powerful forces and circumstances, as is the case here. I just don't equate it with the version written by TPTB. (Remember, I'm paid to reach conclusions after reviewing evidence.) I certainly wish Ryan had had someone more like the version you write, so I'd never deny him that! Bring it on to compensate. It was bad enough, IMHO, that he never came close in canon, since canon!Kirsten's actions (direct/indirect) and words indicated (to me, anyway) otherwise. He deserves it

[chicletinho]

This very long chapter sure proved how amazing this story is.

I wasn't expecting you to bring Trey into the story. Great job! The differences and similarities between the brothers, as well as their feeling towards each other and their mother were very well written.

I can't wait to see what Sandy is planning. Maybe he'll try to follow Caleb and find Ryan? Now that would be something: Sandy to the rescue, arriving at the very last minute! Not that I would mind a less dramatic scene... as long as you save Ryan (ASAP) I'm all for it! Ryan and Lucy ("get in trouble") made me cry!!

[chazper]

Trey seems to find his way into a lot of stories I write. I don't know why, but I'm glad you enjoyed his bit here.

As for Sandy . . . let's just say that he definitely has a plan. But don't count out Lucy!

[zbyszko]

This is long. Very.

Not long enough! Great update though, thanks!

[chazper]

Not long enough? Aw, that makes me feel better about this opus of an update!

[jujuberry136]

I'm so hoping that Sandy's planning on tailing Cal to Mexico and free Ryan. I just feel so bad for our woobie!!!

Lovely chapter :D

[chazper]

Glad you liked it. And I promise, Sandy is on the case!