CP Fic Recs

Title: A Little Help From My Friends Rating: explicit Pairings: Martin/OMC, Martin/Arthur Summary: Douglas cleverly discovers that Martin is a virgin. He makes a bet that gives Martin a deadline to de-virginise. Running out of time, Martin turns to Arthur for help. Fortunately Arthur loves helping. Warnings: no warnings apply Reccer’s comments: If you ever wondered what Arthur would be like in bed - read this fic (and its lovely and very explicit sequel, Steps). Kalimyre does a wonderful job of writing his speech patterns and actions just like in canon - but with a sexually confident side to him that’s really irresistible (to both Martin and the reader). The first few chapters deal with Martin’s hilarious attempts at getting laid. Arthur ends up helping out in the last chapter. The story remains true to the characters and portrays first-time sex in a realistic and sensitive way. 

Title: Somewhere Deep in the Dark

Rating: not rated

Pairings: Martin/Arthur

Summary: It was supposed to be a routine flight through Russia, but the crew find themselves in an impossible situation. With a crash landing looming, will G-ERTI be able to perform? And Russia in the winter can be a cold, dark place…

Warnings:  Author chose not to use warnings

Reccer’s comments: This is my favourite “plane crash” CP fic, which explores the aftermath of an emergency landing in snowy Russia and the crew’s reactions to the situation. It combines adventure, tension, humour as well as romance - a great all-rounder fic! I liked that all characters are given an equal amount of attention (Herc gets a few scenes as well). There was real suspense right till the end, which I loved!

Title: The One Secret Arthur Kept

Rating: General

Pairings: Marked None (but past DouglasxHelena)

Summary:   We don't find out that Douglas' divorce from Helena until Vaduz. But I like to think that perhaps Arthur found out first.

When Arthur finds Douglas sitting alone in the portakabin looking sad, he finds out why and tries to help.

Warnings:  Chose Not to Warn

Reccer’s comments: It’s Douglas and Arthur interacting, from Arthur’s point of view and it’s just awesome. Arthur is extremely perceptive, as he can be, but still his usual slightly clueless self. There’s a few moments of humour and a few even more heartouching ones. It’s also a short fic. 

Title: Manifest Hold

Rating: General

Pairings: None

Summary:   Douglas' cockiness gets him in trouble again, and the Abu Dhabi cat gets its revenge.

Warnings:  No Warnings Apply

Reccer’s comments: A little bit of Douglas whump never hurt anyone, and this one fits the blll nicely.  The description of Douglas in the dark hold is particularly compelling.

Title: Better-Looking Pilots Actually Sing "Love Is an Open Door" From Frozen

Rating: General

Pairings: Carolyn/Herc, Martin/Theresa

Summary:   While waiting for a customer to turn up, Arthur shows Herc and Douglas a video on his phone. Herc and Douglas think they can do better.

Warnings:  No Warnings Apply

Reccer’s comments: This is utterly adorable and completely hiliarous. Short but brilliant. Set post-series, this is a lovely little scene of what life at OJS might be like. And the ending is perfect.

Title: A Quiet House 

Rating: General

Pairings: Carolyn/Herc

Summary: From a prompt on cabinpres-fic.dreamwidth.org: Arthur moves out and despite all expectations, makes a good go of it. Carolyn, however, is having the worst case of empty nest syndrome the airfield has ever seen. [And takes it out on her poor pilots, until Martin has a breakdown and Douglas turns scary.]

Warnings:  No Warnings Apply

Reccer’s comments: It may be focused on Carolyn’s reaction -and her desperation to not be a ‘little old lady’- but this fic also has an extremely touching friendship between Douglas and Martin. Arthur is a little unrepresented but that’s perhaps the point. And while there’s a strong current of angst in this fic, there’s so many amusing moments too.

Title: Stuck In Arrivals Rating: Mature

Pairings: None

Summary: Carolyn has a clever business model for MJN Air that will take advantage of the reintegration of Partially Deceased Syndrome sufferers back into society. Douglas has regrets. Arthur has his usual cheerful lookout on life... and Martin? Has issues. And really, really needs a job.

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Title: In Any Real Terminology Rating: Not Rated

Pairings: Douglas Richardson/Herc Shipwright; Carolyn Knapp-Shappey/Herc Shipwright

Title: Delights Not Me  Rating: Mature

Title: Nuneaton, or The Adventure Of The Missing Teddy Bear Rating: Teen

Title: Aces High

Rating: General

Pairings: None

Summary: Who ever expected Arthur Shappey to be a whiz at poker?

Warnings:  No Warnings Apply

Reccer’s comments: Arthur kicking arse at poker? What’s not to love! It’s short, sweet but so like a scene from Cabin Pressure. Everyone is in character, the jokes run well and the ending is definitely worth a smile.

Title: When Douglas Met Arthur

Rating: General

Pairings: None

Summary:  In which Captain Douglas Richardson meets his boss's teenage son and future Steward of the Airplane Arthur Shappey for the first time, and thinks he might be stoned.

Warnings:  No Warnings Apply

Reccer’s comments: Pre-Martin MJN. Arthur is adorable, helpfully unhelpful and there are so many moments of hilarity. Also it’s lovely to see how Arthur and Douglas’ relationship developed- through Douglas’ eyes.