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[felineranger.livejournal.com]

Hi everyone

I have an idea for a fic but before I run with it I just wanted to double check something with the hive mind!  As far as I can remember, there is no canon explanation for what happened to Listers adoptive mother - we know his dad died at 6 and between 11-13 he was living with his gran and after that ended up in an orphanage school but  I don't think we're ever told exactly why?  Have I missed something or is there a generally accepted fanon explanation?  Answers on a postcard please...

Comments

[janamelie.livejournal.com]

Additional: Duh! Just remembered this dialogue from "Kryten":

Kryten - I was created to serve. That is my purpose, to serve others and have no regard for myself.

Lister - You're beginning to sound like my Mum!

[derien.livejournal.com]

I think that's just a phrase. You know, like Kryten sounds as if he's trying to be a Mum.

[janamelie.livejournal.com]

I realise it's a phrase, but he could actually be referring to his (adoptive) Mum. It's open to interpretation.

[veronica-rich.livejournal.com]

True, but the fact he said "my Mum" instead of "a mum" or "somebody's mum" is what makes some people think "oh, maybe he meant his mom." Rob and Doug are good at leaving enough room for fans to enjoy canon their way, it seems. *G*