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FNL Fic - SIGNS, Conclusion

Aug 24, 2007 14:57

Title: Signs
Author: treeHero
Rating: PG
Featuring: The Riggins clan, Jason Street
Disclaimer: All characters who appear in this story are the sole property of NBC Universal Television Studios, Film 44, Imagine Entertainment, and their creators. This fic is for entertainment purposes only and in appreciation of a truly shiny show.
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friday night lights, signs, riggins, fnl fic

Comments 25

elzed August 26 2007, 20:34:35 UTC

That was very engaging - I can readily imagine Walt behaving like he did then. Personally, I've always thought of Mrs Riggins as another wasted alcoholic who cut loose (either before or after Walt, can't make my mind up about that). And I thought you were going to make her the victim of Walt's drink driving at first...

Ah, young Rigginses - bless.

treehero August 27 2007, 02:03:32 UTC

Glad you liked it. Yeah, as I wrote above, when I started I didn't know what would happen to Ma Riggins. In fact, I didn't even really plan to have her in the story, although I did want to make reference. It just felt right to have her be someone Tim had actually bonded with, so that the "mother" is someone he seeks later in life, rather than someone who actually left them. Just my take on it.

elzed August 27 2007, 06:53:00 UTC

Actually, re-reading my comment, it sounds like I'm criticising - not at all, just sharing what I thought of the Riggins backstory! And I do agree there must have been some love and some bonding with his mother earlier in life (if Ma Riggins was as bad as Walt, no way would Billy and Tim be the essentially decent, if fucked up) kids they are...

treehero August 27 2007, 11:49:42 UTC

Oh, not taken as a criticsm at all. I got that you were making an observation, no problem. I look forward to reading some other takes on the Mom.

shelbecat August 27 2007, 01:57:22 UTC

ooohhh!!! AW!!! YAY!!!!!

Fabulous!!!

On the east side of the lake, a brilliant full moon had risen. One second not there; one second there. Just as fast as a Pop Tart shooting out of the toaster.

I loved the image, and the throwback to the Pop Tart was hilarious :)

He watched the moon fiercely, gripping the edge of the dock. "Mom used to say that the full moon in August was a sign that you should protect what you already have."

Jason thought for a moment. "You think that's a good idea right now?"

"I don't know." Tim swung his feet up onto the dock, taking a long look at the dark shapes of Walt and Billy on the shore.

Perfect. No matter how much his father screws up, Tim is still his son (and a child) and can't give his dad up for anything. So painful.

The peepers kept on peeping. The night breeze blew. The August moon shone down on the two boys on the dock, one patiently shaping for the other the letters his Mom had taught him not so long ago … T-e-x-a-s 4-e-v-e-r.Did everyone quote this part? I'm not even going to check ( ... )

treehero August 27 2007, 02:07:17 UTC

I'm so glad you liked it, especially the uber-Riggins-video creator! There are some really good writers for FNL -- appropriately so -- and am glad when I get a thumbs up from the gang. The passages you mention all ones that "popped" into my head (thanks muse) and make it even more rewarding when they're what readers like. BTW, "Wedding" is great, just so you know. I'm reading chapters and just need to comment at some point. Am also re-reading "Reunion" and getting reacquainted with the technique of having a sentence of action *before* dialogue. Doesn't always have to go after. Gonna work on that.

Heart! sisredlo August 27 2007, 16:27:57 UTC

This whole story was just beautiful, from start to finish. I love how you write Billy, and the Jason/Tim dynamic. Oh, and Tim signing to try to get Walt to stop - goosbumps! Those poor tortured Riggins boys...

Re: Heart! treehero August 27 2007, 17:18:40 UTC

Thanks, sis. "Heart" back!

1407graymalkin August 29 2007, 11:24:27 UTC

Amazing take on the Riggins family and especially Tim's mom. Not many people want to tackle her as the dead victim it seems and you've done so beautifully and with compassion.

I love the flow of the piece and the way the events unfold, it really feels tight.

(p.s. Can I friend you?)

treehero August 29 2007, 13:02:03 UTC

Thanks for the feedback. Shelbecat told me who you were after I gushed all over Magnitude 6.0. So I understand how you pick up on "flow" and the piece being "tight."

And, absolutely you can friend me and I'll then do the same. Looking forward to reading your work.