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An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Chapters: 3/5 Fandom: Daredevil (TV), Marvel Cinematic Universe Rating: Mature Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Jonathan "Jack" Murdock & Matt Murdock Characters: Jonathan "Jack" Murdock, Matt Murdock, Franklin "Foggy" Nelson, Karen Page, Margaret Murdock, Father Lantom (Marvel), Fogswell (Daredevil) Additional Tags: Jack Murdock Lives AU, Roscoe Sweeney takes Matt instead of killing Jack, and all that follows, Background MattFoggy, Minor Matt Murdock/Foggy Nelson, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse, Human Trafficking, Implied/Referenced Sexual Assault, Catholic Imagery, Marvel Dad Survives Origin Story Seeks Superhero Son, how to tell your dad you're not dead: an elaborate panic attack by matt murdock Series: Part 1 of acts of contrition Summary:

It sticks in Jack’s mind when he’s walking home that night. A man in a mask. Dropping down from the sky and making sure folks make it home.

It’s good. It’s something the neighborhood needs.

A part of him can’t help but wonder if Matty would still be here, had there been a man in a mask running around back then.

Or:

After his father's final fight, Matt Murdock disappears, leaving behind nothing but a broken cane and a pool of blood.

Years later, Jack Murdock pulls a man in a mask out of his dumpster.

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All Chapters, including Epilogue, are now available on AO3/ffnet

I know this was something of a heart-breaker. I hope you have enjoyed it nonetheless. I was hoping for a story that was emotional, satisfying and made sense, as I was trying to trace Everlark’s emotional journey more than their physical one. I am eternally grateful to @eala-musings, who is such a brilliant beta and a lovely, creative writer in her own right, @akai-echo, who gives life to each story with her amazing works of visual art. And finally, @thegirlfromoverthepond, whose birthday prompted this story to begin with. I hope you’ve enjoyed it!

The last two chapters were submitted to the @loveinpanem  “Love Is...” Valentine’s Day Challenge.