Ryland literally reminds me of my astronomy teacher who passed away a few years ago. (Like before COVID) I remember my mom was his hospice nurse. For reference I know it was before Covid bc I could visit him.
I’d write it as a fic but nah. Someone else can!
Premise of fic: Ryland is a science teacher, and he is diagnosed with terminal cancer just before the scene where he meets Stratt
Stratt and everyone else have no idea, then Ryland says “I’m not an astronaut, I’m a dying man. So I’m Astro-not sure if I can survive the trip there. But I guess I’ll go.


























