That Which Shapes A Man 9/13
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Title: That Which Shapes A Man
Chapter Nine: Just Don’t Fit
Author: mercsgoodgirl
Summary: Jayne attempts to reconnect with his Ma as family members gather for Mattie’s burial. The solemn occasion forces him to confront early events that have shaped his life, in an effort to understand the true meaning of family and loyalty.
Rating: PG-13
Characters: Jayne, ofc, omc
Pairing: Jayne/Kaylee some chapters
Timeline: About the time of "Those Left Behind"
Disclaimer: All belongs to Joss.
Word Count: 2,903; chapter nine of thirteen
Author's Note: From the first time I watched Firefly, I wondered what circumstances might have shaped the character of Jayne Cobb, an exceptionally complex man. The given name "Jayne" was a common variant of "John" in Victorian England. This story emerged from the questions I asked.
Thanks to my excellent beta, artemis_prime and to the most talented
cantonheroine for the beautiful header.
Previous chapters here
Cross-posted to ff_fanfic and
jaylee_ship. Questions, thoughts and comments are sincerely appreciated. Thanks!
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