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Alternate canon version of 1x03 where Ryan is in a little worse shape after his release from juvie, and things only get worse when he and Luke are tasked with helping stage a house for Kirsten as penance for burning down the model home. Featuring: Ryan angst and whump, Sandy being a really good dad, and Luke being not the worst! -- Written for Whumptober 2025 day 11, for the prompt 'hidden injury'

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