Chrismukkah related One-Shot

[muchtvsocfic]

Sorry Isn’t Always an Apology

by muchtvs

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“Words Are Falling From Your Lips Like Christmas”

~ Leona Naess

That first Christmas without Marissa, Julie comes to visit him one last time, late into the night, after everyone with the

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[loracj]

Then I should thank Mel as well for this lovely present.
Have a wonderful holiday, Much.

[muchtvs]

Mel is absolutely inspirational! As well is your icon.

Merry Christmas, L

:o)

[ros_marinus]

It was interesting how Marrisa's death catalysed a change in the relationship between Ryan and Julie in S4, and I think you've captured the change of dynamic beautifully here. It would have been interesting to see a few more interactions between these characters on the show like you've done here. Thanks :)

[muchtvs]

I would have LOVED to see more of Ryan and Julie. Her newfound respect for him shined, I feel like, starting with The Cold Turkey.

Thanks so much for reading ros.

:o)

[muchtvs]

Thanks so much Nemo.

And I agree with you...it would be impossibly to every really get over something like that. No one would, except maybe Julie herself, would expect her to.

Merry Christmas!

:o)

[maudgonne]

Oh, M, this was GORGEOUS. I loved it so much I held my breath while I was reading. I liked especially the bar scene, with the conversation about dancing (PERFECT), and the kiss, and Sandy all gentle with his paper towel. And Taylor's one line of dialogue is just perfect as well.

In my version of canon, this is exactly right--Julie and Ryan are permanently linked by Frank and by Ryan's half-brother, but somehow they're especially linked by Marissa.

Seriously, this was fantastic.

[kazfloyd]

That was very nicely done. The bond between Ryan and Julie developed so much in S4. It must be weird for him to be having a little brother by Marissa's Mom. How ironic.

Merry Christmas!

[muchtvs]

I agree Kaz!

Thanks for reading and taking the time to leave comments.

Merry Christmas right back.

[muchtvs]

but somehow they're especially linked by Marissa

And on a guilty note, especially in season four when Ryan seemed so much older, I always sensed a strange perhaps physical tension between J and R. Not that it was necessarily overtly sexual, but more born out of a mutual need for comfort over Marissa....in a very non-emotional way.

I realize that makes no sense, lol.

Thanks so much for reading maud.

You know I adore you.

Merry Christmas and I hope all is well.

[famous99]

Beautiful, Much. Thanks so much.
Ryan is confused with the odd command, but he does it anyway because even though he’s twenty-four, the man before him is still Sandy Cohen and when he tells Ryan to do something, Ryan might as well be sixteen again.
In this little paragraph/sentence you capture the essence of the parent/(adult)child relationship. Especially the one I can picture between Sandy and Ryan.
I like how you weaved canon into this future fic. Beautiful, simplistic writing as always.

[muchtvs]

Thanks famous! I wish we could have seen more of adult Ryan with Sandy. They teased us with season 4.

Beautiful, simplistic writing as always.

I am always honored when you say something like this.