Moving
is a The Children's Hour oneshot by writingfanficlikeabus.
The story is a sequel to the 1960 film adaptation. It revolves around Karen's recovery and the exploration of her sexuality. While in NYC, Karen runs out of money. While there, a woman decides to help her off her feet and give her a place to stay. While staying with her, Karen starts recovering from her grief and ends up discovering elements of herself
Moving provides examples of:
- The '60s: Moving uses the early 1960s period of the film to its advantage, with focus on the changing cultural climate of the era.
- Bittersweet Ending: Karen is still troubled by Martha's death, but she's learning to move on with her life instead of being stuck in her grief. She's moved out of Elizabeth's place, gotten her own apartment, and is teaching again.
- Gayngst-Induced Suicide: On top of Martha's suicide still haunting Karen, Karen's friend Elizabeth mentions how she once tried to kill herself because of Trans Tribulations.
- The Lost Lenore: Moving revolves around Karen trying to move on from the pain of Martha's suicide.
- Platonic Kissing: Karen gives an unnamed woman a kiss on the cheek after she offers a shoulder for Karen to vent to.
- Really Moves Around: At the start of the fic, Karen keeps on routinely moving around in hopes of getting her mind off of Martha.
