Sam fic: "Bad Step" Chapter Listing

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As a courtesy to readers, I have created a complete chapter listing for this rather robust fic. Thank you, Mechtild, for the suggestion!



Title: Bad Step
Rating: PG
Summary: Sam worries that Mr. Frodo might run into trouble on his walk. Trouble finds Sam instead.
Disclaimer: Nothing of J.R.R. Tolkien’s is mine, except for the pleasure that his books have always given me.

Part 1 - Sam angrily shoved the tools into his largest pack ...

Part 2 - Sam came around slowly, uncertain where he was.

Part 3 - The Gaffer frowned at Sam’s empty place at the table.

Part 4 - Sam did not so much pass the night as endure it.

Part 5 - Sam came to consciousness slowly.

Part 6 - Sam awoke with a start.

Part 7 - A crack of thunder roused him.

Part 8 - Frodo rose late on Hensday.

Part 9 - Frodo made good speed towards the gate ...

Part 10 - Now that help was well and truly on its way...

Part 11 - Frodo lay there, holding Sam in his arms...

Part 12 - Frodo felt a little rush of excitement.

Part 13 - The wagon hit another bump...

Part 14 - Ted pulled up alongside Bag End’s gate.

Part 15 - Bath materials and dirty clothes in hand, Frodo rushed...

Part 16 - Frodo felt slightly faint.

Part 17 - Frodo returned to the bedroom to find the mood considerably calmer.

Part 18 - Will joined the luncheon party not long after everyone sat down.

Part 19 - Frodo entered the room to find Marigold in much the same position...

Part 20 - As the night wore on, Sam drifted into a dream world.

Part 21 - Frodo hurried down the hall in something of a flutter.

Part 22 - Dr. Brockhouse arrived later that afternoon.

Part 23 - Day passed into dusk more quickly than Frodo could have credited.

Part 24 - Dusk passed into deep night.

Part 25 - Sam felt himself revolving slowly, dizzily, to an uncertain stop.

Part 26 - Marigold shook her head at all the excitement, then softly closed the door.

Part 27 - Voices floated over him.

Part 28 - Tom pulled a chair round to sit near Sam's pillow on the side nearest the door.

Part 29 - The Cottons went off about half six, leaving Bag End and its grounds in such good order that Frodo felt more superfluous than ever.

Part 30 - The next weeks were to teach Sam many new things.

Part 31 - Sam was discouraged by how much his leg ached the evening after his adventure.

Part 32 - Frodo was nervous as he guided Sam out the back door.

Part 33: Conclusion - Sam's heart beat a little faster as he and his master finally left the road that had followed The Water halfway to Little Delving.

Thank you to everyone who contributed suggestions in the Comfort Sam Game! It really helped me round out this story. Thanks so much for reading along!