Blue Sun Room FICTION - DRAMA

You Can't Go Home Again: Chapter 10

Friday, December 15, 2006

The Tams make their way to the Metro, Johnny get's spiritual clarity with the help of thousands, River plays a favorite of hers, and Simon and Kaylee go on a long delayed date.

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Hey All

I did it. It took me a summer job and a semester and two resposts which amounted to four comments, but I finally did it. I have Chapter 10 up of my epic.

Please forgive me for taking so long to post anything new. Once again, please leave tons of comments. Those are what keep me going.

Thanks to TamSibling for helping me out with the dialogue and such.

I'll try to have the next chapter up a.s.a.p or at least before Monday.

Peace

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When they finally reached the area of downtown where the Metro was at, Gabriel flew around the streets, trying to find a parking spot. It still baffled him that despite all the technological advances man has made in the last five hundred years, it was still impossible to find a parking spot. After twenty minutes, he managed to find a spot that was four blocks away from the theatre itself. Their landing was just as bumpy as their take-off earlier, but Gabriel managed to set the car down on the street and park it in the valuable spot. But as Simon and Kaylee opened the doors to get out, Gabriel merely shut off the car and sat in the driver’s seat.

“Dad, what are you doing?” Simon asked.

“Waiting.”

“For what?” Kaylee questioned.

“For you to return with River.” Gabriel responded coolly.

Simon’s ire towards his father was starting to bubble up. “I don’t know how long we’re going to be. This whole concert might take hours.”

As Simon was saying that, Gabriel pulled out an old pack of cigarettes from the glove compartment and pushed in the cigarette lighter. “Then I’ll wait for hours.”

Kaylee was about to interject when Regan lightly squeezed her shoulder. She shook her head no, indicating to leave him. Gabriel was always a stubborn man, and nothing was going to change him. Simon merely slammed his door and went around and helped Kaylee with getting Regan out of the back seat.

After a few moments, they were on their way. Simon was to Regan’s right and Kaylee was to her left. Regan’s arms were around each

Comments
Friday, 15 December 2006 21:46
It's been way too damn long... I missed this.

Excellent work! I especially enjoyed the final scene between Kaylee, Simon, and Regan because it's so true. Usually I completely agree with Simon's priorities, but I can't imagine him cutting loose and having fun. It brings to mind the scene from "Out of Gas" where Simon is trying to tell a joke, only to fail horribly because he's trying to get it perfect.

Again, excellent work,
Glad to see you back,
-goblueguy
Saturday, 16 December 2006 03:48
that was a really beautiful chapter. seeing this awful, downtrodden world being reborn into a city full of life is just fantastic. you've written the way the artists fell so beautifully, and i commend you for the way you've portrayed the relationship between regan and simon, and also with kaylee.
a beautiful chapter. keep it going darlin!!
-Fred
Sunday, 17 December 2006 16:21
I do really enjoy your interaction with Simon, Kaylee and Regan - I think it's interesting for Regan to insist her son have fun.

Of course, her husband is a disappointment, but what are we going to do?
Monday, 17 December 2007 13:48
Love this fic, especially the relationship between River and Johnny. Although I get the feeling Gabriel will try to beat the boy's head in at some point.
But then someone will have a reason to beat him up and we'll all laugh.

Post soon please.
BTtw, sorry to comment on this so late.

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