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[norahastuff]

miniaturemoonpolice replied to your post “Watching Rebecca and Randall’s storyline this week reminded me of...”

That's not an excuse. If a child is harder you have to try harder. Also why is she guilting Kevin for leaving after high school. He's 18 he has the right to move on with his life. It's healthy for get away rather than linger. And it wasn't like he vanished. We saw him visit not 3 episodes ago Do not blame someone for choosing to move on. Did he make some stupid choices yes. But that's not the point. She puts the blame all on him for not being perfect. That's not OK!

I mean you’re right, but that’s exactly the point of that scene?

That whole episode is about perspectives and how differently they all saw the same events and experiences, particularly after Jack’s death. These are Rebecca’s darker inner thoughts that she never intended on saying out loud and in all honesty probably didn’t even think about on a conscious level. 

Of course Kevin didn’t do anything wrong by leaving. Of course him being a moody teenager isn’t something to hold against him, and she didn’t not really. It was just easier to let herself gravitate towards Randall, especially as he was always pulling her towards him. Was that right? No probably not, but humans are not perfect. That’s pretty much the thesis statement of this show. We’re all flawed. Even Jack who’s often presented as a flawless saint has been shown to be wrong. I mean the whole arc with Nicky last season showed that, that Jack’s tendency to only see things in black and white and not leave any room for nuance was a major flaw. Kevin going back this season to fix things with his uncle is essentially him correcting the sins of his father. Does that make Jack a bad guy? Nope, just mortal.

Not to mention Kevin and Rebecca’s story in the therapy episode doesn’t end here. They talk again at the end:

I was, um... thinking about, uh, your first day of kindergarten. And I remember walking you three into the classroom, with Randall clinging to my leg and your sister crying. But you just... You waltzed right in. And you didn't... you didn't even look back. 

And... your father and I were like, "Wow, look at our brave little boy." And I remember telling the other two, "Now you have to learn to be just like Kevin." (KEVIN AND REBECCA LAUGH)

Yeah. I never worried about you. Because I didn't think that I had to. But now I realize that I was wrong.

She admits that things weren’t how she thought they were. Even when Kevin tries to cut her some slack 

Kevin: I didn’t have an unhappy childhood

Rebecca: It wasn't as good as I thought. But I know we had moments, you and me, Kevin. I know we did. I feel it in my bones. *Cut to the scene of Rebecca waking up and seeing young Kevin sleeping on their floor because he was scared of the storm. She gets her pillow and goes to sleep on the floor beside him. 

Back to present day 

Kevin: Yeah maybe we did. I hope we did. 

Things weren’t exactly how either of thought they were. Even Rebecca’s outburst about how Randall was easier wasn’t the whole truth, it was just something she blurted out in the chaos. Of course there’s some truth to, but it’s more complicated than that.

Actually I think that’s the reason why Rebecca might be my favourite character (well it’s actually a 4 way tie between Rebecca, William, Kevin and Beth.) She’s flawed but she’s always trying so goddamn hard. The way a lot of things seemed to come so effortlessly for Jack? They don’t for Rebecca. She has to try and there’s so many big decisions and responsibility that winds up falling on her shoulders. Yeah she messes up and does the wrong thing sometimes, but often she’s scared and insecure and always trying her best. I just think she’s such a well written, deeply layered character. 

Also shout out to Mandy Moore for bringing all the nuances of the character to life, she’s the best Rebecca there could be.

#miniaturemoonpolice #this is us #rebecca pearson #kevin pearson #god i love rebecca so much #my thoughts

[bigthree]

miniaturemoonpolice replied to your post “I'm so worried about beth and her and randall's marriage after this...”

I remember early in season 1 Rebecca telling William that Randall would put him in front of his job, marriage and kids and that he better be worth it. I'm starting to think she might be right.

THIS

#miniaturemoonpolice #randall #3x03

[doublehex]

Question are you still looking for betas?

I am always on the lookout for betas! I post my email as an author’s note that appears at the end of the fic / the last chapter posted.

But for those that are interested, you can find me at: doublehex168 at gmail dot com.

#a song for dragons #miniaturemoonpolice

[bistevethor]

miniaturemoonpolice replied to your photoset “I knew a renegade soldier when I saw one”

Seriously what is with these parallels?

because it’s fun and I love fury!

#replies #txt

[asktronautwatney]

What's your favorite Star Wars movie?

Episode 3 from the prequels, episode 5 from the original trilogy and episode 9 from the sequels. (That ending was amazing.)

#mark watney #asktronautwatney #answered #miniaturemoonpolice

[asktronautwatney]

I hope you don't go yelling at Mars at night. You don't do you?

I did exactly one time.

It was one of the first nights that I imbibed spirits in excess amount, thus resulting in a less than sober state. Upon the trip home, with the designated driver in control of the car, we were stopped in traffic.

We being myself and the other intoxicated person who I will leave nameless (the rest of the crew beck is lame and pulled the short straw to be the DD) anyway, traffic. So, I’m in the front seat, working on focusing on one thing in attempt to make the case of vertigo I was experiencing subside. I was staring out the window at space. And soon realized that the spot I had chosen as my steady point was in fact the planet of Mars.

So, like any sophisticated astronaut who had previously been stranded on the Red Planet for 18 months and was currently smashed on craft beer, I shouted “Fuck you!” at Mars. It felt good. 

Beck thought I was talking to him and got salty with me.

He’s was just pissy that he was carting around a van full of drunk astronauts.

#the martian #mark watney #asktronautwatney #answered #miniaturemoonpolice

[asktronautwatney]

How's teaching? Are the students nice to you?

Teaching is interesting. I’ve never done it before and sometimes I have no idea what I’m doing. I am a great instructor and educator for the future astronauts of NASA.

The students are nice, yes. Great group of kids. They, however, like to pull pranks on me. Which, I can’t blame them. If I were one of them I’d totally pull a prank on me too. Instead of the classic whoopie cushion on the seat it’s a potato. Instead of giving the teacher and apple, it’s a potato. “But Mr. Watney, it’s the apple of the Earth.” 

My grading scale is A-P. A, B, C, D and P. Because getting a potato in my class is worse than failing. 

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