#202301

The below were recommended in Jan-2023 on Twitter.

Tracks (2018) 32.6K, orphan_account

It’s June 2014. Vic arranges for a three week inter-railing trip in Europe including her & Adam, Andy & Katie and Aaron who has been living in France and where everyone arrives to start the trip. Vic at this time springs that she also invited an engaged Robert, who she hasn’t seen for eight years, to join them. Soon enough, Robert & Aaron head into a private affair and their feelings run deep. But after the trip, can they accept going back to their own lives? And what trouble is Katie trying to stir up in general?

The Final Form of Love (2017) 4.2K words, gleefulfan

After a rough (understatement) 2017, the lads are back together and Aaron couldn’t be happier. But Robert, while he says he’s fine and happy, he hasn’t been sleeping and then there’s Sebastian who is remaining at his sister’s. After a situation arises that has Aaron looking after Sebastian at the Mill, it’s time for the lads to have a honest heart-to-heart about what is troubling Robert. It’s all good and brings up things completely ignored after their reunion on the show.

Year 2017 (2017-2018) 30.4K words, MyBeautifulHusband

The lads have had a rough early 2017 but with that woman gone, they find their way back together in the quiet village. Things change when they get word that woman has given premature birth to a girl with Robert slowly bonding with her while at odds with the mum. When circumstance change and the ENTIRE White family are brutally killed 😈 by Lachlan (who also injures Robert) and later Lachlan himself, the lads need to adjust to having the baby full time. Aaron also needs to face his insecurities over the baby to become a proper family…

Night Changes series (2018) 11.8K words, storiesthatmakeus

Two stories that lead to the lads reuniting. First, Aaron helps Robert come to terms with taking on Sebastian full time after that woman’s untimely welcome demise in the White crash which involves a heart-to-heart at a special location and a realization by Aaron. In the second story, Aaron pines away for the man he still loves (the gap ‘dead zone’ weeks we suffered through when Aaron was MIA are no more). When Robert starts looking for a home outside the village, Aaron makes an offer that brings both him and Sebastian closer to where they belong…

The other side (2016-2017) 169.0K words, Wolkje25

It’s a dark day as Debbie has gone to the police and reported Andy that he sexually assaulted her. Lines are drawn between the Dingles and Sugdens as each family supports theirs. It also brings Robert back home to the fold to offer his help and support to Andy as it goes to trial. As all of this happens, Robert and Aaron’s attraction lead to more but because of the powder keg with the families, they need to keep things under the radar. A face from Aaron’s past also causes unbearable anguish & memories to resurface causing tensions with Robert…

Number One in His Book (2018) 3.9K words, perksofbeingaiko

Aaron has a three month stint at the library desk. Soon enough, his Sundays get more enjoyable with Robert popping up for his weekly set of books to exchange developing a crush on the blonde. It’s almost Valentine’s Day so maybe it’s time to do something about the crush?

Love Remains the Same (2017) 16.7K words, interwebconvos

The lads are broken up and Aaron finally finds time to finish up the second flat with Adam. Enter a pair of siblings who move into said flat, the gay sister becoming ‘Team Robert’ while she sets her sights on a certain female in the village and the gay brother who Aaron ‘sort of’ gets involved with. But as time passes, Robert drinks more and sleeps less leading to an event that might just pave the way to a reunion.

Like a long way gone (2017) 7.3K words, finkpishnets

It’s the beginning of 2017 and Robert has broken things off with Aaron. It’s a journey for Robert, who is seeing a therapist, as he learns how not to be part of a pair meaning changing his life around including a new job, actual mates and a side of DIY. Rest assured, there is a reunion for that lads.

When The Dust Settles We Find Our Way Home (2018) 3.4K words, coffeeandghostwriting

A take on how things would have happened on Valentine’s Day 2018 and the lads second reunion (in the rain) based on early spoilers released.

An invincible summer (2016) 23.1K words, whiplash

2016 was a journey of emotional upheaval for Aaron with the abuse reveal. The fic offers connected monthly vignettes focusing on Aaron’s mental health throughout and how not only Robert but others helped him throughout this time. Their story changes course from Christmas 2016 onward and ends in Spring 2017.

So Many Nights Like This (2018) 5.7K words, Lily_rizzy

See the lads through eyes of a hotel receptionist from the affair era to them being a happy little family.

And all the pieces fall right into place (2017) 5.5K words, wafflesofdoom

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