Stardust

A Quantum Leap Prequel

by:  Jennifer Rowland 

 

For Ann Marie,

who believed in this story and refused to let it go unfinished.

 

 

Acknowledgments

• As in all things, first and foremost I thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for all the wonderful gifts He’s given to me.

• To my family, Mom, Dad, and Josh; Thank you for always encouraging me to pursue my dreams and follow my talents.

• To Susan Dunn, who helped inspire a central part of this story, Eleiece Krawiec, Ann Marie Tajuddin-Marvin, Freda Whaley, Christina Bartruff, Joell Wilkins, and Pam Mitman; Thank you for your comments, praise, criticism, and encouragement.

• To Keir Andrews, Thank you for your invaluable assistance in the medical aspects of the story (any errors are mine, by the way).

• To MJ Cogburn, Thank you for giving this story a home online, and by so offering, prompting a revision of it.

• And, finally, thank you to Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell, for bringing the characters of Sam Beckett and Al Calavicci to life.

 

It’s taken a long time for this horse to reach the finish line…but the ride was worth it.  (originally completed February 2000, revised May 2005)

 

 

“Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up.”

          ~Psalm 71:20

 

“For he has not despised the suffering of the afflicted one; he has not hidden his face from him, but has listened to his cry for help.”

          ~Psalm 22: 24