The Value of O Negative (part 1 of 2)

[chazper]

Nothing finale inspired here. This is a missing scene for "The Night Moves," prompted by--well, shall we say some dissatisfaction among certain members of my flist. Actually, I suppose it's two missing scenes, since there will be another part that I envision taking place after a commercial break.

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[muchtvs]

Oh thank god somebody wrote it!

I mean seriously...maybe now I can sleep at night...and as pathetic as that sounds....I am totally not kidding.

Be back with coherent FB.

[chazper]

To be honest, I was hoping for your version! But you're right, somebody had to write it, since this was such a glaring omission in the show. And of course we have to see Ryan's and Seth's arrival at the hospital and Seth donating blood. Hence, the fact that there will be a part 2.

[zbyszko]

I love this. I did miss not getting to see Ryan rescued and taken to the hospital on the show, but I think the scene works much better as a written piece with Ryan's thoughts, especially the way that you have done it here.

[chazper]

I'm so invested in Ryan that I couldn't just strand him there until Seth returned and do the whole scene from Seth's POV. So I'm really glad that the introspection worked for you.

[muchtvs]

Ok...I'm back.

God, between you and a few other on the flist...i am in a finale fic coma.

And I mean that in a good way.

First of all....the mmod...just...so good.

I LOVE the lists. So perfect. So sweet.

Ryan imaging Seth urging him on....just so cool. I can't think of a better words. it's just very cool.

And although it is a very serious situation, I still laugh at Seth running down the street with that stupid shooping cart. God I love Seth.

And HA! Ryan thinking it was Sandy, which by the way, you wrote in a way that didn't pound the point loudly, but lightly tapped us on the shoulder.

Last...I loved Julie being so concerned. It felt so right, so canon for the Julie of this season. TWOP was commenting that she was the one that in retrospect, that the show developed over all the other characters.

Anyways, this was perfect...and now I can begin getting the frustration over not having seen this...out of my head.

And I was frustrated.

The recapper is right,

[chazper]

And HA! Ryan thinking it was Sandy, which by the way, you wrote in a way that didn't pound the point loudly, but lightly tapped us on the shoulder.

I'm glad it was subtle, because I couldn't resist. Sandy is Ryan's dad, and I wanted Frank reminded of that. Besides that, Ryan would never expect Frank to save him; on the other hand, he knows Sandy would.

And although it is a very serious situation, I still laugh at Seth running down the street with that stupid shooping cart.

Hee, me too. Only Seth would consider bundling Ryan into a shopping cart like 150 pounds of potatoes. But then again, at least it was a kind of vehicle!

Also, I'm thrilled with all the fic that's been produced lately too. Now I just need time to read it all!

[fredsmith518]

I do like Ryan and the lists and the hearing Seth encouraging him on.

And he said 'Sandy', oh bitter pill for Frank, huh?

Very Kaitlin moment in the car, snark to sweet compassion.

[chazper]

When I started writing the first Ryan scene, I pictured him consoling himself by imagining Seth still with him, still trying to distract him with lists. It just seemed to make sense to me, so I'm very glad you liked it, and that you liked the Kaitlin moment. Her character really did become endearing this season. I like her much more than I ever expected.

As for Frank: well, he deserves to swallow a bitter pill, doesn't he?

[yessi_5]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I can't tell you how much I appreciate your writing missing scenes for The Night Moves. As much as I loved the Seth/Ryan time there, I *need* Sandy and Kirsten in the picture, too.

And also: “Knew . . . you would,” he murmured.
...
A faint smile flickered across Ryan’s face. “Sandy,” he murmured gratefully. He clutched the man’s sleeve, leaning against the arm that wrapped around him.

Take this, Frank! I hated that Frank was supposed to be the one who saved Ryan, but after reading this, I can suddenly live with it. Perfection. Thanks. Again.

more? soon?

[chazper]

Take this, Frank! I hated that Frank was supposed to be the one who saved Ryan

My sentiments exactly. Besides, even if he and Frank have reconciled, in a weak, half-conscious state, we know that Ryan would assume that the man helping him had to be Sandy. I don't even feel that I'm being creative with this bit; in my mind, it's just what had to have happened.

Thanks so much for the comments. And there will be more, as soon as I can manage it.

[yessi_5]

Hi Chazper,

I was just re-reading this story and it still makes me insanely happy to read “Sandy,” he sighed gratefully - so I was wondering whether there is a chance to have more of this? Or is real life being grinch? *glares at RL just in case*

No pressure, just some hopeful nudging...:-)

[chazper]

I'm working on it! Honestly I am! It's about half done, but RL has been grinch-like lately. *scowls at RL*