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bronx-bomber87 · 16 days

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Hello my wonderful fandom :) I CANNOT believe we are at the finale already. This season went by in the blink of an eye. I was VERY excited for this finale and what it would bring. They don't have a ton of moments. But the ones they do the writers made count. My goodness I was happy and hopeful after this episode ended. Hard to believe we won't see our babies on screen till 2025. *grumble*

D sent me something about that actually (thank you bestie) Here it be. A.H. saying he's pretty sure all networks are doing this mid season 18 ep start. One of the reasons being the Election coming up. They want to protect shows and their ratings from the debates, coverage etc. And those usually happen on Tuesday nights. Which is actually really intuitive foresight from ABC. So to protect our ratings and show I get it. Especially if we wanna lock down a S8. I don't love it but I get it. Anyways lets get to it shall we? My last "mini" thoughts of the season.

6x10 Escape Plan

Always makes me nervous for Lucy going UC but still amazing to watch her in her element. Even if it makes my stomach tie in knots. Now maybe this is just me but Lucy seemed EXTRA uneasy on this OP. This is pure speculation on my part. But could be lending a little more credence to this not being the path for her? Just the feeling I got while watching her in these moments with with the kids in this one and the sneaking around.

I will say I do love seeing Lucy with the kids. Gives us a glimpse into her as a mama. I'm liking what I am seeing. Can't help but have that thought. I really can't. Chenford has taken over my brain and I'm very ok with it. Smitty's text to Lucy did crack me up. 'Red incoming.' Gotta love Smitty. Lucy is giving me a damn heart attack being undercover though.

The panic in her soul is so evident the minute she sees Monica is approaching. The way she guides the kids out of the room. Then the sheer terror when the kids wanna take a shorter exit. She has to pivot and redirect them quickly. I feel like the pressure of this specific UC mission was getting to her. I really do. It was felt in all her movements and body language through out these scenes IMO. I could be wrong but it was just a gut feeling I got watching her.

I think her expression in this scene after Monica departs is everything. Melissa be crushing it out here. Almost like she has to take a deep breath. Calm her racing heart down before unrooting herself from that spot to investigate further. I feel like her look of unease and panic here brings home the point I've been making.

Her questioning if doing UC is worth this stress? Worth the constant worry? Like I said back in my 5x20 review. Just because you're good at something doesn't mean it's meant to be your destiny. i.e. Lucy being a permanent U.C. Pretty sure her cover is blown after she runs right into him but she got the info she needed. At the expense of my own anxiety and worry though ha

The look in this scene oh my lord. How can they have so much chemistry with just one look? Melissa and Eric are a damn treasure to this fandom. To this amazing ship. Tim saying 'It's good to have you.' That loaded look between them. *screams into a pillow.*

You know that man is happier now that she's folded into this OP. His eyes were on her from the moment she stepped on scene. Be more in love with her Tim please. Then sharing a look with Angela. I’m dying. Angela is us we are Angela. She is the fandom in this moment watching this exchange. *sigh* So good.

Someone please tell me how do they look so amazing just standing next to one another? It's unreal how they can exude SO much chemistry just standing next to one another. Forever floored by the amount of physical chemistry these two have without even touching. It blows my mind in the best way.

Also I always enjoy me some Tim in T.O. mode it's sexy af. It revs my engine to watch him back in leadership mode. Not gonna lie. So very confident and sure of himself. Gah makes me need to cross my legs watching him in action LOL Sorry (sorta)Feral Caitlin made a return there haha But I do love seeing it. Like he’s getting his mojo back professionally. It’s nice to see. Does my heart good to watch it.

Oh my word they haven’t really been alone to talk (not counting the hug last ep) since 6x06. I’m so happy. I was legit buzzing watching this. My heart Tim telling her he took her advice and went to therapy. Yessss been waiting for this to unfold. Was hoping when they got a moment alone he would tell her about it. Look at him taking the first opportunity they have solo to tell her this. The growth of this man is incredible to see. I'm so proud of him it's insane. He takes a beat and makes the best of their time together. Breaking the uncomfortable ice with it. *happy sigh*.

I'm so proud of him. I can't state this enough. It is NOT easy to have this convo let alone be the one to start it. Another way to see he's grown. Tim is tackling the conversation. Being the one to broach it. Not Lucy dragging it out of him. I love her telling him that's not normal what happened for him. Definitely hasn't been my experience haha I do love her following up her little joke with being serious. Wanting to encourage him to keep going. I love this. Doesn’t want him to think one bad experience will tar the entire profession.

Tim nodding with a smile asking her if she wants to know the irony of it all? Lucy of course does. Tim continues on that she was a good therapist. The sessions they helped him. Damnit Blair.... I do adore the way Lucy is looking at him while he speaks about this. That angry look she started with has softened quite a bit. Truly hope he continues in S7 and we get to hear about it. God I would love to see sessions. Some of my all time fav Beckett scenes in Castle's S4 was getting to see her sessions with her therapist. It's on my wish list. *fingers crossed.*

His continued sharing with Lucy makes my heart so happy it might implode. Letting Lucy know therapy despite Blair being dirty has been good for him. She unearthed things he wasn't even aware of. I felt the same way too after a couple weeks. I felt more regulated tbh. I had massive sleeping problems from age 15 to when I decided to go to therapy in my 30's. After a couple sessions my sleeping issue's were gone for most part. I had been carrying my problems for so long. Like a pressure cooker with no release valve. So with no outlet they followed me into my unconscious and manifested into anxiety attacks. Couple weeks of sessions and my sleep issues all but disappeared.

Therapy when you truly lean into it can do wonderful things. i.e. Tim opening up to Lucy like this. Also look how SOFT Lucy looks with him as he bares his soul to her. I would be remiss if I didn't go in depth on this. The look of pride and love splayed all over her face is everything. Also reverence and love as well. This episode has a lot of loaded looks and I ate them all up. We started this scene with her face hard and holding a lot anger still. Then Tim melts it with his genuine vulnerability and sharing of what going to get help has done for him. Not only that but giving her props for the original advice in the first place. I'm beaming with delight.

We move onto Tim is being anxious his sessions are going be heard for evidence cause of the FBI investigation. Ugh. This kicks Lucy's brain into gear about that. Asking if he said anything revealing about her? His reply had me rolling. I adore him making a joke like this. Letting her know he mentioned ‘Freak in the sheets.' about her. I’m dying. I have no doubt there is some truth to that for them both LOL Look at our boy making jokes and getting her to laugh. God it was so so nice to see her laugh again. He earns a smile out of her too. The first time he's been the cause of that since her gifted her that KIA Radio in 6x05. I'm floating. They're both smiling by end of this scene. *sigh* We needed this.

We got to see some BAMF Lucy in this moment. Something that just like Tim in confident T.O. Mode has been missing since 6x06. I love her being like take this guy my man is in trouble. Getting him dropped off and instantly taking off after Tim. Who is also trying to pull off some bad assery tbh. A little recklessly but that's why Lucy is coming after him.

She see's his play and wants to be there to back it. Literally waste's no time in pursuit of him. Peels right out of that damn laundromat after him. Tim's play going south VERY quickly when this guy catches on to him in the bed of the truck. Sends his gun flying and my heart racing.

Adore the worried wifey look as she watches from the car. It's pouring out of her in that brief shot. Well done Melissa. Just like Eric she knows how to convey so very much with just a look. Lucy knows Tim is in trouble. That she can't just sit there in pursuit of the vehicle without helping him.

Especially after she watches him get pulled into the cab. Knowing that he is currently at a tactical disadvantage. No way in hell she is leaving him to fight this guy off alone. Telling Lopez to take the wheel as she makes her way out to help him.

Lopez's face when she makes the jump is shocked and amazed. Lucy continuing her BAMF streak on this OP. I loved the surprised look on Tim's face when she first jumps on the truck. Like he can't believe she just risked her life to come help him out. He can't stay in the feeling long as she takes the guy out for them. But it needed to be noted his utter surprise she was there to have his back. Risked her life to do so. Such a bad ass battle couple. Back to back finales we get to watch them be poetry in motion in the field with a battle.

Oh my lord what an epic scene to watch. Lucy jumping onto that moving truck bed to save her man. They take him down together. Their work dynamic easily coming back into play here. They don't miss a beat in this moment. Working as harmoniously as they always have in the past together in the field. I love the looks shared once they've stopped the truck.

Especially Tim's. He is so damn impressed with her. Always finds a way to blow him away with the bad ass she's become. Man is falling in love all over again. It shows all over the two looks he gives her in this scene. First one is his falling back in love again. I mean he already was but think sunk him deeper. Second one is more of just being in awe of her. The pride he feels watching the amazing cop she's developed into. I love these two so much.

Let me start with how happy it makes my heart that Tim smiles when she walks up to him. Despite all the hurt just the sight of her elicits a smile out of him automatically. His walking sunshine. Love of his damn life. She truly is his happy place in human form. Lucy making a crack about him taking a half day. Their banter still simmering beneath the surface. It's a little subdued in this moment but it's alive and well with Tim's reply. He is ever the gentlemen letting her go first.

His elevator version of holding the door for her. That chivalry never dying with him. It's the little things. Can't ignore how Lucy is looking at this man the entire scene. From start to finish. With such reverence and love. Still so in love with this man standing in front of her. Lucy can't help it. She is a moth to a flame with him. Especially with Tim thanking her for saving his life. Let's delve into that a little shall we? Tim Bradford is saying he didn't have it. Admitting fault he would've lost that battle without her.

Saying not only did he not have it but Lucy did. That he wouldn't be standing here without her. Giving her the kudos and all the praise for saving his life. Far cry from 1x01 and his future reaction to that moment in S5. This is a different Tim we see standing before us everyone. The amount of growth in this moment is immense. Because not only did she save his life but she saved him in a deeper sense. Feels like it's truly hitting him like a freight train the impact she's had on his life. I think there is double meaning to his words above. It's what leads him into this next section below.

The loving expression on Lucy's face when she replies ' You're Welcome.' That look of I'm still in love with you, I would do anything for you despite the hurt, and her realizing the deeper meaning of Tim thanking her. The growth she is currently seeing in him is prompting this soft/warm look and even softer reply. It's what encourages Tim to say his next portion. You can see him psyching himself up before he turns around to apologize. To own what he's done to them. To her.

Tim starts his apology by telling her he knows what he’s done (thank you lord for this) That he knows he ruined everything. You sure did babe...but you’re gonna earn it all back I know it. Lucy has the most loving and forgiving nature. The biggest heart. Also we can see there is still a tinge of anger to her expression at first above. So that journey will not be an easy one for Tim. Nor should it be. He has a lot to make up for. But my god will it be worth it in the end. I truly believe that. I'm going to be crying river's when we get there.

Look at how he has grown. Immediately spilling his guts emotionally to her twice in one episode. Not once but TWICE. Hell three times really. With saying she saved him and admitting fault to what he's done. I can't get over this. He had two really hard conversations with her in this episode. Swallowing that pride of his he's trying to hard to overcome. Doing this in order to communicate better with her. To show her he's putting in the time and the effort. To let her know he knows he messed up and is owning that. Something Tim wouldn't have done before. At least not easily. These are great strides for him. I couldn't be prouder of where they are ending the season for him. Imma need more therapy though in S7 you hear me writers?

Tim thanking Lucy for extending him the kindness she has shown him. *my damn heart.* That he can never explain how much he appreciates it. That she could've easily turned on him and he would've understood. But that's not Lucy. We all know that's not who she is. Or ever will be. It's that forgiving nature of her's that is one of the many reasons Tim is so damn gone for her. I think there is once again a double meaning to his words. To me Tim is saying this is for far more than just post break up. It's for their entire relationship. Together/apart and especially when they were not 1-4. The kindness and the empathy she's aways shown him. Even at his worst.

Like I said earlier it's all hitting him hard. The place she held in his life for so long and the impact she's had on him. Imma cry. A giant epiphany moment for Tim I think. Maybe starting to slowly understand the unconditional love she has for him. This scene made me tear up. That anger that is still present melts away a little more for Lucy. If she continues to see Tim work on himself. He shows her his continued growth. No reason she wouldn't take this man back when he's put in the work to re-earn that place in her life. Tim saying he's gonna spend rest of his life repaying her back for said kindness. *screams into the void.* In whatever small doses she allows of course.

Respecting her boundaries and hoping she will allow him to do so. It's the sweetest most sincere part of his apology. The way she looks at him as he departs. *heart clutch* You can see he's stunned her into silence. But also Lucy can see the growth in him and it’s written all over her face. This is a fantastic way to end the season for them. It wouldn’t be right to get back together right now or even just a 'we almost died' hook up. (Wonderful fic's out there for that just recently BTW.) Just wouldn’t. As much as my shipper soul LONGS for them to be back together. Legit longs so much it hurts. This was a good way to end them for the season. With some hope, some growth and a path forward leading us to S7.

Some Final thoughts below. With a Chenford hug to this lovely fandom of ours.

First off I want to thank you all for doing this not so mini review journey with me. I was nervous to do them. Even after doing 9 plus months of them with 1-5. This was different. It was first impressions. Hope you all enjoyed them. I'm more than happy to do this next season too. First impression thoughts for S7 as well if you are all interested. Let's move onto some final thoughts I'm having. You know months could pass by when we get to 7x01 in their timeline. I’m hoping he’s in therapy during this duration. Ready to prove he wants to earn her trust back. To earn her back. I don't think for one second that moment in the elevator is the last deep conversation they're going to have before we get a reconciliation. Tim has her love. Always has. Always will.

Lucy's decisions and responses in 6x10 show that. No matter what she loves this man. What he needs to gain back is her trust. To prove over and over again. He's there to stay. To show her through kind acts. To rebuild his rapport with her. I’m excited for that journey cause when we get there. *phew* God the fandom is gonna implode with happiness. It’ll be well earned. Their relationship is going to be even better with the growth Tim has done. (Hoping for some more for Lucy as well and getting the support she needs/deserves)We saw massive results in this episode alone. Can you imagine how it’ll be when they’re back together? *chefs kiss* it’ll make all the hurt and pain so worth it.

Getting emotional writing about this. This ship has a stranglehold on my emotions and I’m ok with it. Eric and Melissa love our passion for this couple. So I won’t be ashamed for the affect it has on me. I’m excited for s7. It’ll be a long hiatus. But we will get through it together. I will probably wait till mid July to do my thoughts fully fleshed out for S6. Think we all need time for finale to settle. For us too as well. I'm most definitely not ready to re-dive into everything just yet. Especially 6x05/6x06. But I'm hoping couple month hiatus for me will help with tackling that. Then we can start that journey for us all to go on with my deeper analysis.

As always thank you all for the likes, comments and reblogs. For being interested in my thoughts at all. It means the world you have no idea. Love this fandom, love this show and this incredible ship we are so fortunate to have. So once again thank you all for being on this journey of S6 with me. Like said earlier I’ll get started in my fleshed out S6 reviews come mid July. :)

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Side notes-Non chenford

Monica cleaned up a mess for Blair. Manipulated her by helping her most Monica thing I've ever heard. Glad to finally have answers to that. I knew it felt like manipulation. She had too much of a conscience to be dead inside and doing it for money. Sucks cause she is very good at her job. That scene with Aaron was a mic drop moment for him. So proud of how far he came this season as well.

Friggin Nolan never listens. And get shot for not listening. In the ass. Because he's a pain in one. Was apropos. Also he's right back to being a dumb putz to me. It was short lived john you made it half an episode before falling out of my good graces LOL

Once again music amazing for their final scenes whoever handled that this season crushed it. Bringing out all my emotions.

See you all later this summer for my in-depth ones. Till then be kind and rally around each other. Gonna be a long hiatus.

#Caitlin's mini reviews #chenford #6x10 Escape Plan #the rookie 6x10 #tim x lucy #tim bradford #lucy chen #lucy x tim #the rookie #s6 #eric winter #melissa o'neil #otp: doing my job #otp: unless it is

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cookies-over-yonder · 3 months

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protecting the paladin

The story of Taylor's friendship with Link, and Taylor's journey in navigating how to help out someone with an anxiety disorder and more.

Swiftli Week Day 6: Overprotective

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Taylor wakes up to see Link curled up in a ball across from him on the floor of the cat bus, with his knees drawn to his chest and his head buried in them.

"Link?"

No response. And then Taylor hears a sob, and Link lifts his head a little, gasping for air.

“Hey, hey, hey, what’s going on?” Taylor asks, crawling closer to him.

Link whines, and clasps his hands over his face. He’s drenched in sweat. “I—I don’t… I—I don’t have my meds,” he stutters out between breaths. “Sorry, sorry, sorry, fuck, I—I can’t—”

Gasping again, and again, and again, Link sounds like he’s in horrible pain.

“ Gah —Link, uh, breathe man,” Taylor says, putting a tentative hand on Link’s shoulder, “Wha—what are your meds for?” 'Are you dying right now?’ he doesn’t ask.

“Ah—an— anxiety… ” Link forces out. “I—mm… a—anxiety attack… ‘s bad, ‘s bad, can’t breathe —” Link sobs before doubling over, his face nearly hitting the floor as he hyperventilates.

“Whoa! Okay, okay, okay, let’s get you back up,” Taylor says, scrambling to lift Link back up by the shoulders so he’s leaning against the wall.

“Taylor,” Link says in practically a whisper, moving his hands away from his face in favour of weakly grasping at the air, his eyes shut tight. Taylor takes the hint and clasps Link’s hands in his own.

They’re trembling violently.

“Yeah?” Taylor hears his own voice break a little despite himself.

“Nnn… need help. Can’t breathe. ‘M dying.” Fresh tears slide down Link’s cheeks as he fights for air. It’s like he’s drowning.

“You—you’re hyperventilating, not dying. Ah, fuck, um… can—can I hug you?” Taylor asks.

Link nods, and Taylor wraps his arms around his torso, and Link hugs him back tightly.

“Listen, I—I don’t really know how… how to help… but I want to. Uh… just. Uh. You can feel me, right? You can feel me holding you right now. Just, uh, focus on that. I’m here for you.”

“‘Kay. I—I… sorry . Hard. Talk. Can’t.”

“It’s chill, dude. Don’t—uh—don’t sweat it.”

Taylor feels Link’s head fall onto his shoulder, and it feels like his breathing is slowing down a little, though it’s still alarmingly shallow.

“I got you, deep breaths, you got this,” Taylor says, patting Link’s back, hoping that’ll help some. “Uh, follow along with me?”

Taylor breathes an exaggerated breath in, and an exaggerated breath out, relieved when Link starts to follow along.

“Sorry,” Link whispers on the exhale.

“You’re fine, man. ‘S okay,” Taylor hushes, rubbing his back.

Link hums, pressing his forehead further against Taylor’s shoulder and continuing to take deep breaths.

His tight grip on Taylor loosens a little as he calms down some more.

“Just breathe. You’re okay, I’m right here.”

“Okay, okay, I—I…” Link takes a few deep breaths. “I’m…” Link pulls away from the hug to hold his head. His hands are still really shaky, and his breathing is slightly staggered, but mostly stable. He moves a hand to his chest, and scrunches up his face for a second before opening his eyes, staring at the floor.

“Link…?” Taylor bends down a little, trying to tilt his head in such a way that he can meet Link’s gaze, but it seems like he’s staring off at nothing.

“I’m… okay,” Link says, his voice hoarse.

“Are you sure?”

“Yeah, I… have… haven’t ha…had one, um, bad… in… while,” Link stutters out, wincing at his own speech. “Sorry.”

“Dude, if it’s hard for you to talk, you don’t have to. I know ASL, if you—I mean, I don’t know if you know it, but if you do… uh...”

Link shakes his head. “Sorry,” he repeats.

Taylor makes a mental note to teach him some signs later.

“It’s okay,” Taylor says, grabbing hold of his hands again. “That looked rough as hell, dude.”

“I… I… I… sorry —”

“Take your time, man.”

“Had anxiety since I was little,” Link says, his eyes welling up again. “And meds. To help. ‘S bad. Really bad.”

Taylor nods, giving his hands a squeeze.

“Sss…sorry you had to… had to see that.”

“Dude. I’m sorry you have to go through that. I might not fully get it, but I wanna help you. That’s what friends are for.”

Link shuts his eyes, and Taylor watches the tears fall. It’s not long before he leans forward to plant a kiss on Link’s cheek, cupping the other in his palm. Taylor thinks he hears a small gasp at the action, but it doesn’t sound like one of distress, so he makes no comment. “Wanna go back to sleep?”

“Yeah. Think so.”

Link lays back down, and Taylor wraps his arms around his torso, hopefully keeping him calm and warm.

“So, uh, um, don’t answer if you don’t wanna, or whatever, but, like, do you have… an anxiety disorder? I mean, is that, is that what caused the…”

Taylor trails off, looking anywhere that isn’t Link’s eyes. He waited a few days, but it’s been gnawing at him.

“Yeah. I have generalized anxiety disorder. Um, thanks for helping me, by the way.”

“Of course. I just—I’m not, like, good at this stuff. I mean, I have disorders too!” he says, maybe sounding a bit too excited. “Uh… I have ADHD. Also on meds. Since I was little. Like you! And then there’s um, the physical stuff, but we don’t need to get into all that.”

Link glances down at Taylor’s cane. Taylor tightens his grip on the handle. Never has he had such an awkward conversation.

“I’ve only ever really had my dads help me with panic attacks before.”

“Did I do a good job?”

Taylor did not mean to say that out loud. Stupid impulsivity.

Link chuckles. “Yeah. Thank you.”

“Heh, of course.”

“Sorry again.”

“Hey, man, I don’t go around apologizing for my disorders, and neither should you.”

Link averts his gaze, scrunching up his face a little. Wrong dialogue option, maybe.

Google Search: generalized anxiety disorder

how to help someone with anxiety

how to help someone with panic attacks

breathing exercises

panic attack grounding

Taylor grabs an empty notebook and a gel pen and gets to work.

First, he writes down what helped Link last time. The hug seemed to help. So he writes that. Though Taylor was floundering the entire time… hopefully these notes will help things go more smoothly.

There’s the 5-4-3-2-1 method, focusing on the senses, to bring someone back to the present. He writes that one down first.

Then there’s a few breathing exercises with different amounts of seconds for each exercise. He writes down a few.

He also writes down the signs of a panic attack coming on, because catching it early would make it easier to help Link calm down from it.

Link probably knows some of these techniques, at least, Taylor thinks he’s seen his dads use them with him before, but Link didn’t seem all too comfortable talking about his anxiety, so it’s probably best to not bring it up out of nowhere.

After about four hours of watching anime with Tony Pepperoni after school, everyone decides to take a little break to do some homework.

Everyone also knows that Normal is the only one who will actually do any homework.

Taylor is leaning against Link on the couch when suddenly he shifts to stand up.

“Um, I’ll… I’ll be right back, I—I think I left something in my room.”

He rushes up the stairs, but not before Taylor notices his hands trembling.

The stuttering, plus the trembling…

Taylor follows after him.

He knocks on the door. “Link? Can I come in?”

There’s no response, so Taylor opens the door, steps in, and shuts it behind him.

Link is sitting on his bed with his knees drawn to his chest and his head buried in them.

Taylor sits across from him. “Link? Are you okay?”

“I’m fine,” Link forces out before a particularly loud gasp.

“Are you having a panic attack?”

He nods.

“Okay. That’s okay, man. Can I touch you?”

He nods again.

Taylor holds Link’s hands in his own and gives them a squeeze. Pressure is supposed to help, according to his research.

“Link, can you tell me five things you can see?” Taylor asks, tryng to keep his voice soft and gentle.

Link lifts his head and opens his eyes. There’s tears streaming down his cheeks that make Taylor’s heart break a little. “I—I can see you, and… my calendar, and…”

Link pauses, fighting for breath.

“You got this.”

“My bed. Door. Ceiling.”

“Good. Now what are four things you can… feel? Four things you can feel.”

“Your hands,” Link says, squeezing back. “My bed. Sweat. Um… shaking. I’m shaking. Does that count?”

“I think so. Okay. What are three things you can hear?”

Link closes his eyes and rests his head on his knees again. “Your voice… my voice… my breathing.”

“Good. What about two things you can smell?”

“Sweat… and… you.”

“What do I smell like?” Taylor asks, slightly caught off guard by his own curiosity.

“Comforting.”

“Okay. What’s one thing you can taste?”

“I don’t know, spit?”

“That works. Are you feeling any better?”

“Yeah,” Link says, and Taylor can hear it in his voice. The shaking is lesser now, and his breathing, while still staggered, is a lot steadier than before. “Sorry.”

“You don’t need to be, dude. I gotchu. Can I hug you?”

“Yeah.”

Taylor lets go of Link’s hands and wraps his arms around him.

Link melts into the hug, wrapping his arms around the small of Taylor’s back. “Since when did you know that grounding exercise?” he asks.

“I did my research.”

“Your research?”

Taylor pulls away from the hug for a second to pull a small notebook out of his pocket and hand it to Link.

Link flips through it, eyes wide. “Why did you…”

“To help you out. Anxiety sucks, so I wanna help when I can.”

“Thank you. I don’t even know what to say.”

“Well, I think thank you was a solid choice. And to that I say you’re welcome.”

Link grabs a pencil off his bedside table and makes a writing gesture to Taylor. “May I?”

“Go for it. I was planning on asking you for specific things that would help, but I didn’t want to stress you out.”

“I love you so much, Taylor.”

“I love you too, man.”

Taylor sits with Link for a while as he writes down some more grounding technique stuff and other information about his anxiety attacks in Taylor’s notebook. When he’s done, they both lie down on top of the blanket and cuddle, having forgotten about the people waiting downstairs.

Now that the quest is over, Taylor can finally focus on a concern of his that’s been on his mind for a while. Whatever is going on with Link.

He’ll have these sudden moments where he’s just totally out of it. He’ll zone out for hours, and when he talks it’s like he’s on autopilot.

Maybe talking to him would be better, but he doesn’t want to make it worse, so…

Google Search: zoning out too much and not responding

Okay. Zoning out is a type of dissociation.

What is dissociation.

Google Search: dissociation

Okay. It’s a response to stress and trauma (makes sense), and it’s where you feel disconnected from everything around you? That does not sound fun.

It looks like the 54321 method helps with dissociation too, so Taylor jots that down.

Sensory stimulation also helps, unless the person is overstimulated. And asking questions helps too.

Taylor also writes down the warning signs for dissociation, though he thinks he’ll be able to tell, it’s always good to be certain.

“Have you solved question six yet?” Taylor asks, staring at his math textbook and worrying his pen between his teeth.

Taylor hates studying.

He never really does it, but failing every quiz this semester made his teacher call home, and, well, his mom doesn’t put much emphasis on school at all, but she did recommend studying more. And offered to get Taylor a tutor, but he didn’t want that.

Link’s grades in math suck too, so they made a deal to study together, and that’s what they’re doing now, sitting on Taylor’s bed surrounded by snacks and worksheets.

“Mm.”

Taylor looks over at Link, who’s staring at a blank sheet of lined paper with his name written in the top left corner.

The pencil is shaking in his hand.

“Hey, Link?” Taylor puts a hand on his shoulder. He doesn’t respond. Taylor moves to sit in front of Link, pushing the papers aside and placing his hands on Link’s shoulders. “Can you hear me?”

“Yeah. Sorry I… I’m kinda out of it,” Link mumbles, still staring at the paper on his lap.

“I think you’re dis… um…”

What was the word again?

“Dissociating,” Link says.

“Yeah, that.”

“That’s… that’s what my dad said…”

“Okay, that’s okay, um…”

Sensory stimulation. Pressure. Pressure would be good.

“Hey, you like holding onto me, right?” Taylor asks.

Link doesn’t respond, but Taylor takes the paper and books out from Link’s lap and sits in it, wrapping Link’s arms around himself. Taylor’s noticed that when Link is stressed he’ll just squeeze Taylor like he’s a plushie, so maybe this will help.

Taylor lets out a breath he didn’t know he was holding when Link squeezes him.

“Do you want to listen to music? Watch a show?”

“Wanna listen to you talk.”

“I can do that.”

Taylor starts to ramble mindlessly, about the cosplay he’s been working on (his self-insert host for Ouran High ), new battle maneuvers he’s been practicing, birthday present plans, and whatever else floats into his brain.

After a while of rambling, and Link starting to be more responsive in the conversation, Taylor asks, “Are you feeling better?”

“Yeah. Don’t wanna study though.”

“Me neither.”

Link adjusts in bed so he’s lying down, his hands still wrapped around Taylor’s torso. “Nap time.”

Taylor takes off his glasses, and then takes off Link’s glasses, and puts them both on his bedside table, before turning around and burying his face in Link’s chest.

“You know how I have a notebook full of signs and things to do when you need help with your anxiety and stuff?”

“You still have that?” Link asks, turning to face Taylor. There was a fifty percent chance he had fallen asleep already, but Taylor got lucky. It’s also a 50/50 toss up on whether Normal and Scary are asleep too, but they’re in sleeping bags away from the bed.

“I add to it all the time.”

“Wow.”

“Can I show my notes to Normal and Scary? I think it’d be helpful for them to know.”

Link leans forward and kisses Taylor on the forehead, causing him to blush.

“Yeah, you can.”

“Why did you kiss me?”

“‘Cause you’re so sweet.”

“I want another one.”

Link kisses his forehead again.

And Taylor makes a mental note to inform Normal and Scary on all his notes the next morning, because Link shouldn’t have to struggle alone, and Taylor is determined to make sure that he never does again.

#swiftli #dndads #taylor swift dndads #lincoln li wilson #dndads swiftli week 2024 #day 6 #cookies writes and cookies wrongs #fanfic

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chiquititaosita · 5 months

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La Bruja jean kirestein x latina reader

Reader is a healer, and uses herbal remedies and folk magick/medicine to help cure Jean’s empacho (blockages) from las jefas (bosses) he’s afraid of anything that’s not a doctor. He’s a skeptic fr fr. However this little curandera is just healed his wounds but did she heal his heart too?

@honeybleed @killxio @imissyuuji @timietate

he’d see you in the village of wall rose inside of the Karaness district. So kind. So loving. And so sweet. You were passing out food and crops to the poor, and you were always busy. But now he sees you in Marley. You both are in disguises. Cleaning and organizing the food stamps. It’s because you’re so intellectual they call you La bruja. A witch. you’re not even a witch. It’s just the home remedies you Perform it’s perfect. However there’s one particular day Jean and his squad had set up camp. And you come in.

“Mr Kirestien?” A calm sweeet voice pops into the tent. Jean is full of sweat on his face coughing, and feeling like a dying mess. And he never gets sick.

“Yup..” cough ”that’s me.” You just chuckle as you’re starting to sit up him up.

“how are you feeling?” She asks him with her two braids with the ribbons.

“Could be better to guess.” He grumbled sitting up, and flinched when you have an egg in your hand. “You’re not going to squash that on my head right??” you just chuckled.

“No, I’m going to cook you and feed you to Los pollos.” She laughs and shakes her head rubbing the egg all over him slowly saying a prayer. “Why so tense?”

Jean was always tense for real. Maybe it’s the pressure of the military police, or is that how he is after witnessing death so much. “Why so nosy?” He thought it would be adorable to be such a smart ass. You rolled your eyes. “You have a lot on your plate…” she mumbled as she’s now cracking the egg into a cup of water. “Ahh I see now.” Jean looks at y/n with a dumbfounded face

“Let me guess i got a curse placed on me.” He snorts, starting to wheeze. And then cough. “No. You actually have empacho. A blockage.” She explained and made the young man prop up as she poured him some water into his mouth. As he’s just been feeling queasy. Nodding. Then hacking because of how much mint is helping him breathe through his nose.

“Gah!! What the hell!” You then respond ”is something wrong?”

“You mad mad woman you’re supposed to make me feel better not try to kill me!!” There he couldn’t help to hear you giggle, and then that giggle would turn into a cackle. A true laugh a man hasn’t heard.

“What? What’s so funny?” He cocks his head. As you calm down and sigh wiping your eyes. “This.” You breath as you make your finger into a circle. “This is funny.” You then just sit down in the tent. Reading and performing your prayer rituals. “I will be here for at least two days. Three days including today.” She smiled winking at him and then grabs the the big plants to smack him.

“Lay down.” You command him, and you sounded like you were on top of his case. He smirks at you. “Or what, Missy??” He gives you that arrogant smile haughty laughter. You just slapped him with the leaves since they are palm leaves. Stinging his skin..

Then it happened day after day. During those three days. He’s felt a connection with you. Mamacita. Homeboy even loves your cooking. So when he finishes. And it’s your last day. “So um. I wanted to say thank you.” He coughs out his thanks.

“Did I hear gratitude?” He rolls his eyes as a playful scoff escaped his lips. “W-what no.” He crosses his arms frantically like he’s panicking. And then reveals his flowers of tulips in his back pocket.

“These are for you.” You blush smiling all sheepishly and hop up to your step and kiss his cheek. He stammers and looks at you with a sheepish look that made him all smitten. “S-say, I was wondering… since you saved my life…? How about I get you a job on the force??”

“Is this your way of asking me to come with you?” You giggle, and you also said yes.

#⋆˚✿˖° osita’s chisme time #. ⁺ 𓂋 𓈒 ♡ ositas aot master list #jean kirstein x reader #jean x reader #aot x poc!reader #jean kirschtein x latina!reader #farmer jean kirstein x reader #jean kirschtein fluff #jean kirschtein scenarios #aot masterlist #aot x reader

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salemcantupdate · 11 months

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I’m sitting here, thinking about possible ships in Stardew Valley that don’t involve the farmer. I’ve seen quite a few. Of course there’s the canon stuff, aka the married couples and Marnie with Lewis. It’s also canon that Alex says he’s jealous if you get with Haley. Ignoring Clint and Emily because I’m sorry but that’s literally “nice guy creepy incel” getting the girl.

But! I don’t like most of the married couples AND I don’t like Marnie with Lewis. So I’m gonna go on a little exploration here.

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot of Caroline and the Wizard. First of all I absolutely think that Abigail is the Wizard’s kid, but I also don’t think those two actually… like each other? I think it was more of a fling than anything. But low key? Part of me thinks the Wizard and Lewis could be kinda fun, I’ve also seen art of the Razzy with Marlon. Which would be fun! But I do think it’s really cute when Marlon says that Marnie is really pretty. It’s just precious to me.

But BUT, crazy thought

Willy and Razzy mic Dazzle???? HEAR ME OUT HEAR ME OUT

Willy is a traveler! He fishes all over the place!!! He’s gotta have experience with sea monsters and weird magics, and imagine the Wizard requests some specific sea based spells or works with him to help find merpeople OR ensures the seas and skies are calm so that he can sail safely. DO YOU SEE MY VISION???

Cough, so— I’m thinking Willy with Razzmocious and Marnie breaking up with Lewis and Marlon slowly winning her over himself. Caroline though? Honestly don’t think she’s the happiest with Pierre, he’s pretty shit. Low key I like her with Jodi haha. Like Kent isn’t bad, not at all, I just don’t think Jodi loves him. But Caroline and Jodi feel a bit too obvious, so… hear me out… Caroline and Gunther. She regularly visits the library so— gah yeah that’s stupid. Caroline deserves someone who will just cuddle with her and Jodi needs someone who makes her feel alive again. They’ve got different needs. Kent also needs a lot of love and therapy, which I don’t think Jodi can provide. Ok, I’m gonna move on to an easier one I’m dying here.

Sam and Sebastian are so obvious, going insane here. 100% ship them. I’ve seen some people throw Abigail into the mix, but personally I’m not the biggest fan of that. Honestly? I’m kinda into Abigail and Haley—

OK LISTEENNNNN, listen. Abigail’s 14 heart scene… imagine if Haley was there instead of the farmer. It just fits so perfectly. Pretty girlfriend loving buff girlfriend. I THINK ITS CUTE OK LEAVE ME ALONE SOB SOB SOB

Speaking of the girls, I like Maru and Penny together a lot. I just see them around town together all the time and I think it’s super cute haha. Ah shoot, that reminds me of Robin. I do not like Demetrius, personally. Though I suppose there marriage seems to work. I wouldn’t break them apart.

Ok, now on to my hotter tea. Harvey and Shane. Harvey is just so sweet and so loving and so nice and caring and Shane has no experience with that and Harvey gets Shane access to a therapist dhkfhwkd— I think it’s cute. I think it would be really cute if they started hanging out and Shane realized how poorly Harvey ate and started scolding him like “You’re always scolding me but you eat like this?” And just keeps going as he cooks them both a meal and gruffly sets it out for Harvey and—

Sobbing

Ok my other somewhat hot take, Elliott and Alex. The reasoning here might be iffy, but I like the idea of Alex getting with a guy who broadens his range of what masculinity means. I think it would also be cute if Alex slowly gained a love for reading through Elliott. Plus I think Alex could be a magnificent muse given his past. It could be cute.

Oh and my final take is Morris and Pierre should hatefuck

…

ANYWAYS

But yeah, I don’t necessarily ship all these. Like, actively and actually ship them. I might one day, but right now I’m just sitting in my thought stew.

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denjischainsaws · 3 months

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DRDT BUT IN THE BACKROOMS - AU FIC

The mono yellow rooms seem to be endless, and the hum buzzing of the cheap, fluorescent lights doesn’t help for the sanity of the group. It’s like a game. A cruel one. What would go first, their mind, or their lives? Does it even matter at this point? Their top priority is to get out of this nightmare. It’s quiet, before something lands with a thud…

“What the fuck is wrong with you?!”

Ace angrily whispers (let’s not lie now, it’s anything but a whisper) to Nico. They keep dropping supplies, such an irresponsible and stupid act. What if those monsters heard the group? Even worse, if they all were caught and were mauled to death?! They’d end up like Eden and David…at least, Ace thinks that’s what he saw, the first body was short and small, it was Eden for sure! But the other one…It was practically unidentifiable!! Gah, it’s too scary to even think about!

“I’m sorry, I didn”t mean to-“ Nico was cut off by Ace again.

“Don’t try to ‘awwwww, I’m sorry’ out of this one! Do you want us to fucking die?!” The redhead’s voice began to get louder, beginning to slightly echo. Xander had to intervene.

“Ace, now’s not the time to fight. They already apologized, drop it.” Xander’s eyes were a dull gray, the burning passion in his eyes no more. Ace remembered hearing about the eyes being the window to one’s soul. Did they all just give up…? There’s no way! There has to be a way to escape, and certainly Nico isn’t helping to find that!

“Xander’s right.” Teruko yawned, beginning to help Nico pick up what was dropped. “We’re not gonna get anywhere by fighting.”

‘You shouldn’t even be talking,’ Ace muttered, beginning to scoff. He looked up at the brunette. “Says the person who tried to fight one of those things, it’s a damn miracle you didn’t fucking kill us all!”

“Ace. Stop.” Xander began to get more frustrated. “Please, just for once, stop arguing.”

Nico began to speak, but that was the last damn straw for the jockey.

“I don’t fucking care at this point! We have a damn unlucky student, some ‘rebel’, and some fucking idiot who can’t do shit right? How the hell do you expect us to get out of this shit hole when the odds are against us?! I wish I never found any of you, I would’ve been better off finding Levi or any of the smart bitches here!”

Ace’s voice was soon drowned out by the sound of footsteps approaching. No- not footsteps, they were too heavy and fast to be those. It doesn’t matter, whatever was approaching was approaching fast.

“Ace, we have to go-!”

“Fuck no! Listen to me for once, you shit for brains! Nico is holding us back, we have to do something about it-“

He felt a hand tightly take his.

………………………..

How long has it been since that happened? If Ace’s being honest, he’s lost track of time. There’s only been a few memories replaying in his dead, his eyes dull and almost..soulless.

The screams of Teruko.

Something had hit her weak knee when she was running, causing her to slow down before the horde of entities got her. Despite dying so close to the other three, they never found her body.

The shouts of Xander.

By the time the three boys finally lost the entites, it was far too dangerous to find Teruko…or the supplies Ace dropped when running away. Furious and horrified by the mess the shorter redhead made, both Nico and Xander decided to abandon Ace.

He still remembers Xander’s words and cries.

“You took Miss Teruko away from me, you bastard-“ He let out small sobs as Ace’s eyes widen at the betrayal

Whatever. He can find his own way out.

…

God, save him.

#not beta read #ending is ass bc im too tired for this #danganronpa despair time #teruko tawaki #xander matthews #nico hakobyan #ace markey #the backrooms au #im gonna kill mysel #ace got clocked by a skin stealer in the end #but thats not mentioned in this

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taylorswiftstylequestions · 2 months

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Sarah I’m just DYING. Thinking about exile right now. (Co-written with Joe…but not that I’m making it personal to them, but to me.) Thinking about it as a duet in one person’s head, two voices: “you never gave a warning sign; I have so many signs.” DIDN’T EVEN SEE THE SIGNS. Gah.

SHE SENT YOU SIGNALS AND BIT HER NAILS DOWN TO THE QUICK, MY GUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#sick ill nauseous woozy etc etc etc

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falconcoast · 1 year

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holiday baking | thoma x reader

day four. baking ft. thoma

event masterlist

after a long day, thoma cheers you up by baking with you.

a/n: late i know but tbh i have had the worst week in my academic career so therefore thoma fluff :D

tags: so much comfort. a little angst.

you stood in front of the door, shoulders slumping in relief. after a grueling day, you were finally, finally home. looking at your phone, you wondered if your husband was still up. it was so late at night.

you entered your shared apartment without much fanfare. you leaned against the door and took off your shoes. they fell to the floor with a soft clack. hanging up your coat, you ran a hand over your face. today had been very long. too long.

but as you dragged yourself to the condition, your mood immediately lightened when you saw your favorite blond dancing in the kitchen. smiling, you leaned against the wall and watched him.

music was playing softly from one of the portable speakers, with chipper bells clanging along with the song. his back was to you, and the apron was tied into a small bow on the back. thoma sashayed his shoulders, lost in the rhythm of the music. bowls laid around the kitchen with frosting dyed different colors. several little cakes were already made. one was covered with little fondant candy canes, another with red and green polka dots, and the other with a minimalist holiday greeting. currently, your husband was putting frosting into piping bags, presumably for cookies.

as he wiped the sweat off of his brow, you made your way over to him and slowly wrapped your arms around his waist. “mhm,” you breathed, kissing the pulse point on his neck. “hello, my love.”

“gah!” he exclaimed, nearly tumbling over in surprise. after recognizing your touch, he relaxed and kissed your forehead. “hi, sweetheart. it’s nice to see you again. i’m just finishing up some cookies for the charity bake sale and our friend’s party tomorrow.”

“sounds nice,” you mumbled, burying your face further into his neck. he sensed your fatigue easily.

“oh, long day?” he asked, placing his hands over your own. you rocked back and forth, relishing in his embrace. “that’s alright. you can help me finish up these cookies and then we can go watch a movie together on the couch. does that sound good to you?”

you nodded. beaming, he handed you a piping bag with white frosting. looking over at the various biscuits on racks, you carefully picked one up. it was scented with vanilla extract, soft notes of cardamom, and cinnamon. “it smells delicious,” you complimented, looking over at him.

“why thank you. it’s an old recipe from my mom’s side. family secret!” he laughed, winking. “i’ll tell you one day, i promise.”

silently, you worked on outlining cookies with the white frosting. it solidified quickly, and thoma came and filled the rest in quickly with various colors. after only a handful of minutes, all of the cookies were decorated. as he laid down the finishing sprinkles, he looked at you with sparkling eyes. “you did wonderfully. you have impeccable handiwork.”

“thank you,” you replied. an awkward silence filled the room before thoma tilted his head.

“hey, wait a second, you’ve got something on your face. i think it’s frosting.”

eyebrows scrunching up, you pat at your face. “oh? really? where--”

taking you by the waist, he peppered your face with kisses. laughter filled the kitchen, echoing off the walls in sync with the music still coming from the speaker. pulling away, he kissed your lips briefly. “i think it’s all off now.”

“you’re too smooth of a talker,” you laughed. breathing in, you sighed happily. “thank you, sweetheart. i really needed it.”

“of course. it’s no problem,” he affirmed, kissing your cheek. glancing over at the tv in the living room, he perked up. “so…do you wanna have a hallmark movie marathon now?”

#genshin impact #genshin impact x reader #thoma x reader #genshin x reader #genshin impact reader inserts #genshin impact imagines

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chris-continues · 2 years

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Leviathan-

-you’re beautiful.

Period comfort + flustered leviathan.

SINLESS SELF INDULGENCE (REAL)

Levi isn’t… experienced in this.

I mean, sure, being the admiral of hell’s navy, he’s had to supply some of his afab counterparts with the right.. products if need be.

He’s not ashamed of it, he knows it’s totally natural, he’s just shy to talk about something that intimate.

Mm in pain rn booooooo 0/10

LOLLL what happened??

period cramps and stuff. Asmo’s letting me borrow her heating pad she uses for her neck <33

You always message on details of your day. He enjoys these convos- overall being with you is enjoyable.

Can I come over to your room and listen to you game? It’s always so soothing in ur room tbh

ACK- was it true that you enjoyed his room? Most people just said it was too cold, but you found it soothing? Oh god- … -/////-

Yea im free

He typed hastily.

….

“Hi Levi..” you groaned, waking towards the beanbag and falling soon after he opened the door.

“Wah?- You ok?!”

“Mm yeah. Tired. Wanted to see you.” You curl into more of a ball,

they’re so cute!-

Levi turned away, moving back towards his game console.

“I’m just gonna listen to you game, missed you.”

“…missed you too.”

He was worried about you, truthfully. Asmo briefly mentioned how you hadn’t felt well, but he hadn’t worked up the guts to ask.

But now he could relax as you both basked in each other’s presence.

Well, relaxed as much as he could’ve.

scoot- scoot- scoot

You moved the beanbag closer to him.

“How’s the game going?”

“Good enough!-“ he squeaked out.

At this distance, he could feel your breath. Feel your body heat.

“Mm… nice.”

The noise you made was so cute.. AGGH!

30 minutes. It’s been 30 minutes and now- he could finally work up the courage to look at you from behind/beside him.

Your eyelashes fluttered at random, attempting to sleep then just watching Levi play, before the cycle would repeat once again.

“You ok?”

“Y-yeah, of course.” Levi mumbled.

“Wait, Levi, could you move closer? I’m curious.”

He obliged.

“Can I touch you?”

He nodded, hands shaky.

You held his face in your hands. His violet eyelashes fluttered, gazing up at you, then darting around the room nervously, then back to you, “W-What is it?”

“Your eyes really are gold. You’re beautiful, Leviathan.”

He blinked once more, turning a shade of scarlet. Endearing.

“GAH-“ he hid the bottom half of his face with one hand, the other drumming against the controller. A feathery touch of your fingers over the controller hand had him dying.

You definitely could say that his flustered face was one you’d love to get closer too though.

Quite literally.

#smooches 4 leviathan (real)#shall we date leviathan #leviathan #obey me leviathan #leviathan avatar of envy #obey me shall we date #obey me #chris writes #period comfort #comfort fic #self indulgent #self indulgence at its finest #sinless #fluff

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bettyfrommars · 1 year

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betty! the last asked mentioned how Eddie is very much a hoe (respectfully) and I remember Erica telling reader how he’s always been good to her, and I know Eddie doesn’t treat his lady of the nights terribly (besides charlene now) but you see most of the time in those situations it’s strictly pump, dump, goodbye! so what does she mean by “good” to her? like he’s nice during the deed and doesn’t kick her out after or? I know no one spends the night but does he let them kind of hold him for a bit until it’s awkward? or is it never awkward bc he is so tight knit with who he keeps as a regular? I know charlene also said her and eddie had something “special” I know she’s delusional but does eddie have some feeling for his past affairs before reader? I know he’s also still scarred from his last relationship and he loves intimacy from what it seems, so does he like seek connection when he has sex?

also i’m sorry if this is scattered or word vomit ): I adore the series so much!!! I just want to crack him open and learn him omg. Also the need to nurture that man dear lord 😮‍💨

Oh absolute respect to all the hoes, I am also one. I love getting asks about this story so much you don't even know 😭 Okay, so, Erica

first. Sadly, I don't think Erica has had many encounters with men who treat women with respect or give a second thought to their pleasure. Eddie always makes pleasing his sexual partners a priority, even if he doesn't love them. Also, Erica's been around for a while, and I'm sure there is a part of him that does care about her. He's probably protected her at times, made sure she was comfortable, asked if she got home safely: very baseline things that have been thus far missing in her life. I think she is also quite a bit younger than him (early 20's) both in age and maturity, so a connection was never made on his end.

CHARLENE gah! She is delusional, but the wild part is, when I first imagined her character, Eddie really did like her, and they had a full-fledged relationship going on. He wasn't in love with her, but after how neglected he was as a kid, being made fun of for being poor, and then being discarded like trash by his ex---his self-esteem was in the dumps. Then here comes this wealthy, beautiful, older woman (Eddie is early 30's and she is mid-40's) and she's buying him things and begging for his cock, and giving him all the attention he rightfully deserves (manipulation, if it's coming from her) and it really made him feel good. We all know that Eddie is very possessive of his woman when he's in love (or falling in love) so the fact that he was okay with Charlene already being married tells us that he wasn't in TOO deep.

It might sound silly, but Eddie never held Charlene's hand or left origami notes on her car, I can tell you that much. Sure as hell would've never introduced her to Oliver. There is this really soft, adoring, sweet side of Eddie that he shows when he is all in and he's been told before that he's too sappy and smothering, but he's been dying to be that way with someone again.

Omg, this is so long 🙃 But his main love language is physical touch (along with acts of service) and that's why he has to be touching reader every chance he gets. When we finally get to the actual intercourse in this series (after a long list of story line cock blocks) I know it will be so achingly sweet and intense, with lots of filthy dirty talk, and I think reader will surprise him 👉👈

#I'm on fire

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bronx-bomber87 · 5 months

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Happy Wednesday all :) Ahhhh the intro of Metro Tim. This man does thing to me just on patrol and on street clothes. But Metro Tim? it’s a different beast. I wanna say sorry for how feral he’ll make me in this one. But I won’t be sorry really lmao Also a fantastic Lucy/Tamara Ep. So let us start :)

5x14 Death Sentence

We start off with Tim pouring himself some coffee at Lucy’s. There’s so much to love already about this. He’s spent the night, Not only that but enough to know where the coffee is and how to make it, he’s made extra for her and they’re sharing a thermos. It’s the same thermos she brings to work we've seen. It's that same one she has in 4x02. It's a small call back and I adore it it's so much. I love continuity so I’m dying of happiness ha.

The married vibes in this scene make me squee. Lucy hasn't even entered the scene yet and it's already married af. I remember being so excited they'd reached the domestic phase. I love me some hot and heavy newlywed stuff. Don't get me wrong. But something so satisfying to see them move forward towards this stage. Literally so giddy over him making her coffee. That's a good man right there. Thinking of her when she wakes up.

As we know pranking is one of their love languages. Lucy has hidden booties in the cabinet for him. Looks like the same ones she used in 4x02 haha Another call back/parallel. Loving the call backs in this season. It's fantastic. They make the continuity geek in me very happy as I mentioned earlier. He is a boot for Metro and she has to note this. Unreal we're at this place. Getting cute domestic morning scenes. My heart.

Lucy is so bummed she didn’t get a photo of his reaction. We all know how much she loves getting shots of him. No doubt she has a folder on her phone of just pics of this man. I love her morning attire btw. I adore this woman's fashion sense. Tim tells her 'It’s cute.' With all the heart eyes he can. He can actually smile and appreciate it front of her this time. Unlike in 4x02 where he held it back. Gah it’s so cute I cannot. He is at the point where he is so very smitten with her teasing. He has been for awhile but he doesn't have to pretend he doesn't love it now.

Lucy asks why he’s up so early? Tim explaining he’s the new guy. Has to load up all the gear and ammo. Lucy so giddy and cute calling him a newbie. Beaming brightly at him. I love the cute way she says ‘The Boot.’ Her whole body being adorable af as she says this. Tim isn’t even agitated by this in the least.

Just affectionately tells her he’s still a Sergeant. This man is so so soft for her. Just look at him above. He is so damn smitten with her. They're both gaga for each other. Makes me so damn giddy. Just look at these two. Domestic and heart eyes for damn days. Lucy ever the proud wife as she teases him.

The look on Lucy’s face when she says he’s still a boot in her book. That woman is so very in love with the man standing before her. Makes me so happy I can’t even stand it. Giving me all the shippy butterflies as I watch them. Just as gone for him and he is for her. Looking up at him with so much adoration. Said this expression a few times in regards to Tim. But she looks at Tim like he hung the moon and stars. I love how much she loves him. Their almost morning kiss is interrupted by their pseudo daughter walking in the door. I do love her wanting to giving him a morning smooch.

Tim makes a joke saying must’ve been at one heck of a party if she’s just getting home now. Tim and Lucy looking like concerned parents. Tamara jokes with Tim cause that’s their thing. Saying ‘Yeah rager...' Asking if she interrupted something? Tim says no he was heading out can’t be late on his first day. The married vibes reach an all time high as Tim is leaving.

Lucy being wifey af telling him he’s gonna knock 'em dead. Building her man up before he leaves for the day. *heart damn clutch* She just pumped his tires right before he leaves. Look how happy he looks from her words of encouragement. He could power the room with his smile. He looks so damn happy leaving her place. I love him smiling at Tamara too before he goes. She’s their daughter we all know it.

Tim looking at his girl one last time before closing the door. *squee* It's doing things to me. It’s unreal we got this season still. I'm still in a state of shock even a year later ha. Look at these lovely humans in love. Makes my shipper heart so happy. Just a husband looking at his wife till he can’t anymore. That shot of him with heart eyes until he shuts the door is so cute. Doesn't break eye contact till the door is shut.

Her words of encouragement the best start to his day. I cannot. Once he is gone Lucy refocuses on Tamara. All happy and high off her morning with Tim saying 'Good morning' all chipper. Tamara pretending she's annoyed when really she's so happy for her. Look at that smile when she says 'Whatever.' Such a teenager but she is so happy for her mom.

Lucy and Aaron are talking about a prototype action figure his mom wants to make. He won’t do it even though it's couple million profit. Lucy cracks me up saying she will do it. Starts posing saying she can be ‘Lucy Chen, Fist of Justice.’ Never change Lucy never change. I love you so much baha Tim walking up seeing her being an absolute dork. Used to his wife’s antics at this point though. But has to ask what she’s doing?

Lucy not phased by his judgement in the least. Just says working on her side hustle. Tim gets self conscious when she points out the paint on his head. Nawww he’s embarrassed cause he struck out in training earlier. Let’s not bypass how incredible Tim looks in shot. Arms and forearms flexed carrying that box. *fans self* All kinds of deliciousness. My god how can a black t-shirt looks so delectable on a person? Straight arm porn and I'm not mad about it.

Those toned forearms and his biceps threatening to bust out of his sleeves. Phew lord. Think they made his shirt just a little tighter than most. So I can flail and have an ovary explosion. over it. Mmm. Love to climb that man like a tree. Metro Tim is just sex on two legs walking and I’m here for it hot damn.

Lucy is cutest little human in that first gif. Just popping her head in like the adorable bean she is. Taking stock of his new office. Then she makes a little joke smiling at him. Saying well at least it won’t take long to move in LOL I love her teasing him yet being so proud of him at the same time. It’s a heady cocktail everyone and I’m little ship drunk and loving it.

Her smile is everything as she is teasing him. Tim isn't giving her much to work with. I think it's cause Aaron is there HA He shuts the door behind her and works to get settled in his new office. Also think he's a little in his head about not doing well in training at first. Poor love.

After he shuts the door he expects them to go. Idk why. He knows his wife and her antics. Like she was just gonna go after that. LOL Lucy watching her man get settled like the proud wifey she is. Look at that woman watch him get situated. To quote Chandler bing. "Could she be any prouder of him?' She is so friggin excited for him. Her whole body is vibrating just watching him make it to his desk.

Let’s not discount this great shot of his ass in those cargo pants everyone. Sweet lord. Fairly certain I've never found them attractive till they were worn by Tim Bradford. But my god he looks good in them. Doing that thing where something is simple but he turns it into something incredibly sexy just by wearing it. It's sinful to be this attractive really.

Never be over how good his biceps look in that t-shirt too. Sweet baby James man is doing things to me… Tim turns around and realizes he's in a zoo LMAO I do adore her little smile when she gives him a thumbs up. Truly proud of him and getting to where he is now. I think if Aaron wasn’t present he would’ve been softer but he was LOL Lucy is also in teasing mode with the thumps up and such. Being such a troll with Aaron right now and they both know it.

Tim does a small smirk before shutting them out. Her face when he draws the shades is hysterical. Lucy is offended by him doing this. I’m dying. Their dynamic is the best. They go from sweet and domestic cuteness in the morning. Her building him up for the day. To teasing and giving each other a hard time. God I love them sfm. We get to have both now. *happy sigh* I just love this season everyone. Damn they cute.

We join our fav ladies eating dinner together. Lucy noting she’s been working a lot of hours. That she knows she wasn’t coming from a party this morning. It was a job. Asking her what’s going on? Does she need money or something? Tamara breaking Lucy’s heart a little with her answer. Basically saying she needs to save up for an apt on her own. Lucy looks so saddened for couple reasons. One. That she thinks she has to leave now. Just decided she wasn't gonna be welcome at some point.

Two her thinking Lucy has no room for her now that Tim is around. Like she was just going to replace her with TIm. I will say this she wasn’t saving up rent when Lucy was dating the clown… Tamara knows and has known since this started Tim was her end all be all. The real deal in terms of relationships for her. Lucy telling her she doesn’t have to leave. Breaks my heart Tamara thinks she has to leave though.

We all know Tim treats Tamara like family. The puppy jokes have long since faded away. If they we're gonna get a place of their own no doubt he would expect her to join them. Her thinking there is no room for her. UGH. I wanna hug her and it’s upsetting to Lucy as well. To Lucy, Tamara is family and there is no need to feel this way. Unfortunately not how trauma damaged brains work. Her first thought is there is no longer a place for her. Which once again makes me so sad. Before Lucy can say more hubby has arrived home.

We hear his keys in the lock before he comes in. First off let me squee that he has a KEY to her place. A KEY everyone. Also that they had this family movie night planned. Tim apologizing for being late to it. I keep seeing this funny tag when I look for gifs. Says *screaming into the void.* Lmao seems fairly accurate for moments such as this. Perfectly describing how I feel.

They had a pre-planned family movie night. I’m dying. Oh Tamara there is so a place for you with them. This scene right here proves that. Tim being all cute giving Tamara a hard time about not joining. He fully expected her to join them. He is such a dad in his reply to the movie he wants to watch with his girls.

I cannot get over Tim having a pre-planned movie night with them both. This is as domestic as it gets right here. It seems so damn natural already. What I always loved about S5 post 5x10. How natural everything felt with them. Going from friends to this wonderfulness. Never felt off or forced. It just fit and worked.

I cannot express enough this is why I’m glad the slow burn was the way it was. The journey that lead us here. To get us to this place where they just fit like puzzle pieces. Tim not reading the vibe in the room just pivots. Man is too damn happy to be noticing such things right now ha He looks at his girl with relaxed joy on his face. Not upset it’ll just be them for the movie.

Asking if she wants popcorn? The amount of squeeing for this moment is unlimited haha Saw a great tag for this scene. ‘How long have they been married again?’ hehe It’s so true. Domestic af and we’re all here for it. I love him basically living there at this point. Man has a key, eats and sleeps there. Has movie nights planned. God I just love this season so damn much.

We get to see Metro Tim in first op. Lucy is there getting to watch him in all his glory. Watch him lead, be confident, assertive and have a game plan. Commanding his unit with an assertive confidence that has me fanning myself. All of this in a new tactical outfit. Yummy. Gimme.

Wouldn’t blame Lucy if she took that man home after and just had her way with him. Because my god my blood is running hot just watching him in action. Sweet lord. Plus him defending Lopez when he tells his group she will be their spotter. Fiercely defending his decision and her. Making my mouth water Timothy.

Delicious poetry in motion as he leads his team into the rescue site. Also doesn’t hurt we’re getting amazing shots of him. Look at that sexy jawline with a dusting of stubble. Mmm. The way he’s holding that gun, his biceps stretching out the words ‘Metro police.’ I might pass out everyone haha God almighty someone shouldn’t be this attractive leading a mission and yet here we are. I’m a puddle snd may need some ice water....

This finale scene with Tamara’s and Lucy is one of my favs. Tamara getting off the phone with another job. Lucy asking her if she still thinks she has to move out? Tamara being vulnerable with her. (She has grown so much too btw) Telling Lucy she doesn’t want to be a burden. Gah breaking my heart girl. Lucy immediately disperses that train of thought. Telling her she isn’t.

Knowing this ties back to her PTSD before she met Lucy. Letting her know she gets it she does. That she’s been displaced her whole life. So she understands why that’s her default. It’s a hard habit to break when you’ve felt like a burden before. I totally relate to this. Lucy sincerely telling Tamara she’s family. I mean truly she is. She has been for a long time now. Lucy then lightening the vibe a little letting her know she couldn’t get rid of Lucy if she tried. LOL

Tamara thanking her and lightening the vibe herself. Saying she will get a place of her own someday though. She doesn’t want to be around when her and Tim start having babies LMAO God I love this girl. Her sass is the actual best. Also little foreshadowing at its finest. Now I know they’re gonna have babies. For sure they are. I’m not ready just yet on the show but I am down for babies at some point.

Loving Lucy saying that’s a long way off. Not scared or frightened by that idea in any way. It’s in her future no doubt about it. Only replying not yet and my head is exploding haha The rest of this scene is pure goodness. I adore their relationship sfm. I was so excited to see Dylan on set for S6 on insta. I will always always take more Lucy/Tamara. One of my favorite pairings on the show.

Lucy noting she is a really good babysitter. They could use her for all dem babies heh. Tamara being sassy once more. Saying she couldn’t afford her rate. You are an absolute queen madam. The cute smiles that end this scene make my heart happy. Especially Tamara's. How far she has come. Such a good episode for them. I adore these two so very much. Such a good ep. I remember feeling like every ep was a gift in this season. Especially 5x08 on up. They spoiled us to death and I wasn’t mad about it haha

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Side notes-non Chenford

Lucy spending part of the episode trying to teach Aaron how to budget is hilarious. He wants to try and live off his own money and not his parent's. His bills were obnoxious LOL This scene above is the hysterical conclusion to him trying to live on a budget. Aaron you are a treasure my love. Lucy's reaction is so damn funny.

As always thank you to those that like, comment(oh how I love me some comments) and reblog these reviews. Means the world to me. See you all in 5x15 :)

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etherealnoir · 7 months

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Hey I’m new to Found fandom (realizing it’s in its infancy) and genuinely not sure I want to keep watching. I didn’t like Gabi’s portrayal in this last episode, or that she literally got away with going around the police and doing barely legal things and using Dhan’s trauma to get intel and so many other things…sleeping next to a kid who barely knows her after his family said stay away…for what? Weird obsessive guilt? Her obsession with giving this kid a last moment with his mom would be admirable if she wasn’t so cruel to everyone around her in her single minded hunt…and learned no lessons and gave no apologies and Trent is about to get fired and she looked like it was merely an inconvenience I……I….need a second opinion. Am I cray? Or is Gabi’s behavior really hard to tolerate even despite her trauma (bonus: telling what’s her face she needs therapy…I’m like GIRL YOU! YOU need therapy not your kidnapper chained up in your basement!) Unfortunately I am still dying to unravel this Sir mystery - what is he to her? Did he want a mentee or a daughter or…? Like I don’t get it and I need to find out. Also can this last past a season? He’s going to be out of that basement at some point, that’s just inevitable. Where on earth can they go from there? Full on Stockholm syndrome? A cat and mouse chase like Hannibal (though not written as well)? Gah!

Hi!

You're not alone at all in your feelings. Watching last nights episode made me so deeply frustrated because she was being really selfish. I want to believe it was intentional, but I'm not sure....

Long rambling under the cut (sorry anon!):

I think Gabi's behavior feels especially egregious because we know she knows about her team's traumas. If she was the ONLY one on the team who had a traumatic experience, or if she didn't know about what the others went through, I think I'd be more forgiving.

She was putting her team (and the integrity of her agency) at risk because she can't quite seem to separate her own feelings and thoughts from her work. I'm not sure how long they've been at this, but I would hope that by now, Gabi understands that you can't just bulldoze your way into things because you feel strongly about it.

We're often told that the team will follow Gabi into battle. Between Trent risking his job for her, and the rest of the team willing to risk serious prison time for her, I need to know why. It can't just be her admirable mission. There has to be more than that.

For instance, in Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder, Olivia and Annalise did morally questionable things all the time. They weren't always nice, and they weren't always approachable. But they both knew how to get things done, and knew how to manipulate people using tools they already had. Olivia built her career as a fixer, had connections in NUMEROUS places, and knew how to play the game. Annalise was a fire lawyer, knew how to pick at people's vulnerabilities for personal gain, and also knew how to appeal to people using aloofness and an INCH of persuasion. And thus, people were willing to risk a LOT for them, even if they hated it.

In the case of Gabi, she relies too heavily on other people and their skills to be as flippant as she is, sometimes. What can she do that the others can't, aside from being the vocal face of the agency. Why are they so willing to overlook the way she undermines them? ?

Hopefully these questions get answered though showing and not telling. I don't want them to tell me why they are willing to risk everything for Gabi. I want to SEE it.

#found nbc #najas asks #like we know that she's very caring and protective of Dhan and Lacey and I'm sure that's part of the reason why they're so loyal to her #but idk...I want to know why they can't say 'I love you and I love what we do but I can't do this anymore it's too much now'#why are they so reluctant to speak up?

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ghost-proofbaby · 8 months

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I read your tags on the modern!Eddie and I’m dying I love the idea. He would try and figure out who reader is and when he dose he would start dm’ing reader bc he is like obsessed with them( as he should) he wants reader to show him their face bc he is dying to know who they are but reader is scared. So he shows his face first then reader is like wow now I really can’t show mine bc how do you compete?!

any ways I’m daydreaming now at work 😘

BAAAAABE (i may or may not have started writing the idea and i may or may not have to slide into your dms and scream about this entire scenario because!!! gaaaahhh!!!!!)

can you imagine how cute it would be? eddie falling in love with someone solely based on personality, no looks involved. he just knows they’d take his breath away. him being an angsty boy and posting songs with targeted lyrics so they’d see. loving posting teasers of just his hands and seeing their response. GAH.

#i’m feral about it #thank u ily <3 #i’m driving but i have THOUGHTS

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HIH10

Eddie jokes, moving your shoulders into the perfect position he sees fit. “Alright b—Tooty, open your eyes.” 🥹😭🧡

‘Soul on fire and the barricade around his heart completely down, grass growing where they lay now, he is enamored by you. The smell of your hair, how tight you are squeezing him around the back of his neck. Your thighs clutching him. He’s a mess. Melting more than Frosty did on the warmest day of the year.’

He’s never been so hungry for affection in his entire life, and you were feeding him crumbs. Couldn’t you see he was on his knees begging, pleading for more?

‘What the hell would he want to do with you if there were so many other women, better looking, and definitely sexier— ready to be his flavor for the night? Being with Eddie was a joke and you were the punch line— why would a guy like him settle down with someone as vanilla as you?’ TOOTY! NO YOU’RE PERFECT.

He runs a hand through his hair and points back at the door to Benny’s, “I— I’ve never given a shit about any girl I’ve been with.” Okay Mr. Suave, chill.😂😂😂

Eddie had never been jealous of silverware before but he would give his left nut and his guitar away to be that lucky heated spoon for just one minute.

‘Eddie is gripping the counter tighter than an old woman gripping her life alert as she tumbles to the ground.’ LMAOOO NOT A LIFE ALERT LADY!!

Every line is memorized, the color is painted more beautifully than that asshole on tv painting sceneries of birds and rivers. NOT YOU COMING AT BOB😂😭

Placing the cinnamon rolls into the center of the warmed oven, you turn to find him behind you, silver Christmas ornament bulbs hanging from his nipple rings. “Think Walt would hire me to dance on stage for Christmas?” If Walt won’t the coven will.😂🤣

Eddie & Tooty & Wayne celebrating Christmas together? Our beloveds🥹

‘fingers clutching to the silky wrapped handles of the gift bag with Santa’s fat white ass climbing up into a chimney on the front.‘ 🤣🤣

The necklace is heavy, something weighing it down but you can’t be sure what it is, it’s not until you glance at his hands that you notice one of his rings is missing, the chunkiest of them all, the pig head is no longer on his middle finger, but around your neck instead. “There,” he announces in finality, his eyes dip to your lips, the necklace and back to your eyes, “aren’t you just the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen.” <- screaming, rolling on the floor kicking my feet up in the air….. I’m fine. 🥲

Thrashing on his guitar, Eddie starts the tinny opening to Metallica’s Wherever I May Roam, followed by Gareth beating into his drums. One of my all time favorite songs. 🖤

‘the bride is getting a piggyback ride from a balding man you recognize to be wait what? Wayne Munson, reliving his glory days and having the time of his life as her white veil is worn around his head, cigarette hung limply from his thin lips.’ OKAY WAYNE I SEE YOU 👏🏼

“this next one is for the biggest brat, pain in my ass, absolutely the most gorgeous girl I’ve ever known, we haven’t played this song in years, but I know it’s her favorite.” 😍😍😍

*The twins show up* Me: “These bitches…”

“this next one is for the biggest brat, pain in my ass, absolutely the most gorgeous girl I’ve ever known, we haven’t played this song in years, but I know it’s her favorite.” BITCH!!! MAN UP AND ASK HER!

Floating higher to the galaxy he swore he would take you to, tank full of gas, dancing you around in his arms on Saturn’s rings, diving head first into Jupiter’s springs. <- ABSOLUTE FAVORITE!!

GAH DAAAAAMN. I’m screamin’…. Knocked this chapter out of the park! So much fluff followed by a tiny bit of angst and just a smidge of spice 😮‍💨🔥…. When those bimbos showed up 😤 BUT ANYWAY, I’m so excited for next chapter! Our idiots deserve the absolute best! I can’t wait for Eddie to show her how a real man treats his woman. 😍 Obsessed with this story and you!!🧡

B I love you.

HIH 9

I was dying laughing writing Wayne giving the bride a piggyback ride 🤣

#honey im home #eddie munson #eddie x fem!reader #eddie x you #eddie munson smut #eddie munson fanfic #fic recs #eddie munson x reader #eddie munson fluff #eddie munson angst #stranger things

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