Family Matters (Sentinel story)

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Title: Family Matters
Author(s): Southy
Date(s): 6/11/05
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Fandom(s): The Sentinel
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External Links: online here

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Family Matters is a Sentinel story by Southy.

The author's notes: "The freedom of the Southy byline was that the stories were written without the restriction of "slash or gen" designations."

Summary: "Jim's father and brother decide it's time to assist their family member. Post-TSbBS."

Author's Comments

I thought this was one of my best pieces, if a bit dark. There’s a little bit of awkward phrasing and such that I could have improved upon. But I love how the reader isn’t sure whether Jim and Blair are or aren’t in a relationship, until the end.

The theme of “bad parents” has always been a favorite of mine. Bringing brother Steven into it, as both victim and perpetrator, added a refreshing mix. I probably could have handled the religion thing a little better, but I liked having it there.

I love how Jim and Blair both show their intense love for each other via actions, rather than words. Most of all, I like how this ends. I think, despite the overall dark tone, it ends up feeling good.[1]

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