604 I'm Getting Married in Absentia

QL Damsel · 02-17-2003, 05:43 AM

I'm Getting Married in Absentia
October 7, 1984

Pacific Ocean, international waters near Japan

Upon landing on a Destroyer, Sam finds out that he's about to go on leave to be married...married?

As Airman Eric Stubbs, Sam finds he's in the Navy to help a shipmate marry a stateside girlfriend. Sam finds himself standing in for the groom, saving the bride's life, and having to convince both that this marriage should happen.

Written by: A. J. Burfield

Our rating system consisted of one person. At that time, the story was rated as a 7. (This was a pretty good story. It was worth reading.)

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RossBeckett · 12-02-2003, 08:48 PM

As usual A.J. you did an incredible job with that episode! I loved that the ep was 2 sided. In other words, there were 2 wrongs to put right; one right after the other. To me, that's part of what makes a really good Quantum Leap episode.

Also, thanks for keeping Al's libido alive, let alone QL altogether!

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Vince Beckett · 05-22-2006, 05:30 PM

I like this one. The man's ex that Sam is standing in for for the wedding is psycho.

leonni · 05-03-2007, 02:34 AM

a good episode, it kind of reminded me of the hurricane from the original series. It was well-written and well-thought out from beginning to end.

Al R. · 09-14-2008, 11:09 AM

I thought that it was brilliant, the start made you want to read on and the thought of the mans hand made me cringe. But I liked how you made it so the mans wedding ring helped lead into the more important part of the story

ohboy · 04-15-2009, 06:52 PM

This was another great episode. Personally, I think that this was the first episode that was like the standard Quantum Leap episodes, so it was very refreshing to read. Plus, I like the twist at the end, along with the well-placed humor during Parts Four and Parts Five. Great episode!

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02-17-2003, 05:43 AM	#1
QL Damsel Al's Place / TVS Administrator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Near Austin Texas Posts: 2,540	604 I'm Getting Married in Absentia I'm Getting Married in Absentia October 7, 1984 Pacific Ocean, international waters near Japan Upon landing on a Destroyer, Sam finds out that he's about to go on leave to be married...married? As Airman Eric Stubbs, Sam finds he's in the Navy to help a shipmate marry a stateside girlfriend. Sam finds himself standing in for the groom, saving the bride's life, and having to convince both that this marriage should happen. Written by: A. J. Burfield Our rating system consisted of one person. At that time, the story was rated as a 7. (This was a pretty good story. It was worth reading.) This is your opportunity to rate this particular story. Let the author(s) know how you rate this story. If you'd like to give feedback, please go ahead and leave a reply! Thanks, TVS Team __________________ Last edited by Dman176; 07-30-2005 at 08:35 PM. Reason: Adding additional information

12-02-2003, 08:48 PM	#2
RossBeckett Project Observer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Near Cincinnati, OH Posts: 739	As usual A.J. you did an incredible job with that episode! I loved that the ep was 2 sided. In other words, there were 2 wrongs to put right; one right after the other. To me, that's part of what makes a really good Quantum Leap episode. Also, thanks for keeping Al's libido alive, let alone QL altogether! ~Steve(aka RossBeckett) rossbeckett2002@yahoo.com __________________

05-22-2006, 05:30 PM	#3
Vince Beckett Pulse Communications Technician Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 316	I like this one. The man's ex that Sam is standing in for for the wedding is psycho. __________________

05-03-2007, 02:34 AM	#4
leonni PQL Visitor Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 14	a good episode, it kind of reminded me of the hurricane from the original series. It was well-written and well-thought out from beginning to end. __________________

09-14-2008, 11:09 AM	#5
Al R. Waiting Room Visitor Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 29	I thought that it was brilliant, the start made you want to read on and the thought of the mans hand made me cringe. But I liked how you made it so the mans wedding ring helped lead into the more important part of the story __________________

04-15-2009, 06:52 PM	#6
ohboy Junior Leaper Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,383	This was another great episode. Personally, I think that this was the first episode that was like the standard Quantum Leap episodes, so it was very refreshing to read. Plus, I like the twist at the end, along with the well-placed humor during Parts Four and Parts Five. Great episode! __________________ "Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by doing some have unwittingly entertained angels." Dr. Wily is a registered trademark of Capcom, and I don't own the rights to it in anyway, nor do I profit from the avatar.