Pod_Together Spotlight: Every Step of the Way

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Every Step of the Way (Person of Interest) written by maekala and performed by podcath | 2,017 words | 0:13:06

Summary:

Picks up at the end of the episode "Cura Te Ipsum" and follows what happened after the screen went black. Finch supports Reese's decision and stays with him every step of the way.

I'll be the first one to say that I'm not familiar with this fandom at all. Still, I couldn't help but be reeled in by this fanwork. It's pretty somber but honest at the same time. The characters are fully realized so I can only imagine how satisfying this fanwork will be to someone in the PoI fandom.

maekala wrote a story about the darker side of having an intimate bond with someone else. It's a fascinating look at the different ways people support each other.

podcath's read is intense in its quietness. The use of Mark Balla's "Every Step of the Way" at the beginning and end of the podfic is clever because it underlines Finch's (and, to a certain extent, Reese's) thoughts and emotions beautifully.

Thought not a particularly happy fanwork, the implied trust between Finch and Reese adds enough comfort for it to be an enjoyable read and listen.

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