Lookin' For Eight by Fidus Amicus (PG)

[snycock.livejournal.com]

Hi, I'm snycock, back to take the Crack Van (or Crack '69 Ford, as the case may be), out for another spin. I've got a great slate of TS recs lined up for you this month, a mix of old and new. I tend to lean towards slash but enjoy spreading the news about the occasional gen gem, including this one.

Fandom:THE SENTINEL
Pairing: none
Length: 99k
Author on LJ: unknown
Author Website: Fidus Amicus at Wolfpup's Den
Why this must be read:

This is a lovely alternative meeting AU where Jim, plagued by his senses, goes to decompress at a Texas ranch after catching the Switchman. He meets a young student named Blair Sandburg there, who's struggling to get his life back on track after a terrible accident. Fidus Amicus does a great job taking canon threads and weaving them into a different, yet subtly familiar story of how our intrepid hero and sidekick met. One of the things I really love about this story is that Blair needs Jim's help as much, if not more, when they first meet as Jim needs Blair's.

Lookin' For Eight

Comments

[red-riding.livejournal.com]

Thank you

[finlaure.livejournal.com]

I went to post a reply last night but the whole internet was down,,, This was a Very good story of the start of a Very good friendship! I reallly liked that they both needed each other instead of the usual onesided stories of either/ or. Very good Rec and I look forward to the rest of your month!

[kernel1.livejournal.com]

Great first rec. I enjoyed it a lot.

[unbelievable2.livejournal.com]

What a great story! And completely new to me so an added bonus. It leaves a lovely warm feeling :)) and the writer has a nice light touch. Thank you for this rec!

[magician113.livejournal.com]

Good one! With the import of 852 I know it's been easier to focus on the slash part of our fandom, forgetting that there are some great gen writers and stories. Thanks for the reminder.

[totsie-b.livejournal.com]

I love AU beginnings and this is one of my favs. Thanks for reminding me. :)