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Rocky Road 7, FOTD: Absolution

Nov 20, 2010 22:26

Title: Absolution
Main Story: In The HeartFlavors, Toppings and Extras: FOTD (weal: a raised mark on the surface of the body produced by a blow), rocky road 7 (holy place), malt (PFAH: Gina : When in doubt, say, 'I didn't do it!'), chopped nuts ( Read more... )

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Comments 9

ninablues November 21 2010, 09:56:26 UTC

I remember this AU. D:

Nevertheless, I'm glad the ending was more uplifting. Good old Father Arnott! I love the body/soul contrasts and the fact that the two of them know full well who they're talking to... though I suppose that would be the case in lots of smaller churches.

Anyway, very good piece. :)

bookblather November 22 2010, 04:20:40 UTC

According to my Catholic relatives, you usually know perfectly well who you're talking to in confession if you've been going there long enough. This is pretty much the turning point for Gina in this AU; this is when she stops worrying about what she should be doing according to everyone else, and starts doing what she feels is best for her and her children.

Thanks for reading!

niee87 November 21 2010, 14:34:16 UTC

Aww, Gina D: I have to admit, I'm really like Father Arnott (I read your other piece last night after I got home from a quick trip - will comment soon!) and I'm glad he's understanding of the situation. Also, good for Gina for leaving and *kicks Grant*. I'm kinda enjoying this AU despite Gina and Ivy not being a thing, and maybe that's mostly because this one was a bit more cheerful than the last.

bookblather November 22 2010, 04:22:55 UTC

Father Arnott is quite protective of his congregation. I almost pity Grant, should he turn up and try to get at his family through Father Arnott, because he will not succeed.

I promise this AU is happier than somewhere far away makes it look. Thanks for reading!

sarcasticsra November 21 2010, 16:20:32 UTC

Gah, this piece. I'm having such a Values Dissonance moment in reaction to it. "Oh okay, as long as her leaving her abusive husband isn't a SIN, that's great, dude, what the fuck ever." It's making it hard for me to actually like Father Arnott here because of it. :/

Still, 'tis really well done. The ending is especially poignant and lovely.

bookblather November 22 2010, 04:24:38 UTC

In fairness, she is confessing. Ascertaining whether something is a sin or not is sort of the whole point. If she'd said this to him outside of the confessional the first thing he would've asked is if she and her children were safe, and if she needed any of his help.

I did get rather ticked at him when he asked if she'd done everything she could, because hello, that's not her job. *shrugs*

I'm glad you liked it anyway, though! Thanks for reading!

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bookblather November 22 2010, 04:27:00 UTC

Pretty much everything Father Arnott said is as accurate as I could make it, so according to the Catholic church, it isn't. Plus Gina really needed to hear that she was doing the right thing-- she's much more dependent on the Church's approval in this AU (in the other one, it's more about Father Arnott's approval). I'm glad you liked their interaction! Thanks for reading!

smoothiegarten November 26 2010, 21:14:12 UTC

Wheee, more awesome Father Arnott! Gina is fully doing the right thing here, for herself and for her kids, and I'm glad she has his support in it. :D

bookblather November 27 2010, 02:38:52 UTC

As far as keeping her kids and herself safe and happy goes, she will always have Father Arnott's full and strong support. He's a good guy.

Thanks for reading! I'm glad you were happy to see Father Arnott again. :D