It’s the last day! So much good stuff today, including lots of family feels, lots of rarepairs, a couple more works entitled Merry Christmas Patrick Brewer, and much more.
Although the thaw has begun, Frozen Over is not over yet! We'll be releasing our bingo card tomorrow, to keep the reading going up until reveals next Wednesday. All entrants who complete a full bingo blackout will be eligible to win a charity donation to the non-profit of their choice. Details to be announced tomorrow along with the bingo card.
Following along? Don’t forget to copy today’s fanworks from the master spreadsheet to your own!
lights like you (glow all year long)
[David/Patrick, Stevie/Ruth - E - 18,840]
Shakespeare said, "Journeys end in lovers meeting," which is an extraordinary thought. To think that we all spend our lives on a quest to be loved, and we can rest like the hero victorious once we find it — well, it’s a nice idea, isn’t it? It may even be true... for some people.
For people like David Rose and Ruth Clancy, however, love has always been a little bit complicated… It hasn’t been freely given or simply found; it’s something that’s always been earned or bought.
See, because Shakespeare also said that “love is blind,” — and, with that, they can agree.
They’ve certainly never felt like it looked at them twice.
OR: After discovering that his parents have secretly funded (ahem, bribed) his way to success, David Rose turns to one of his favorite romantic comedies for comfort... and advice. He ends up swapping homes with a similarly career-minded Canadian named Ruth for a much-needed solo vacation. While Ruth navigates bustling New York City, David settles in a cozy small-town cottage in Nowhere, Ontario. As it turns out, they may have been looking for happiness in all the wrong places all along.
[David/Patrick, (past) Patrick/Rachel - E - 8938]
Patrick and David celebrate their first Christmas together, which also happens to be Patrick's first Christmas away from home. Complicated feelings are had regarding the concept of home.
with mischief in sight, we're all merry and bright
[Alexis/Twyla, Stevie/Ruth - T - 7,510]
It's easier for Stevie to avoid sharing details about her dating life with Mr. Rose at first, but the endless questions about why she’s single have worn her down enough that by the time December rolls around, she chooses to ask for a favour from her oldest friend.
‘Dating’ Twyla is a tiny white lie… It's small, well-calculated. A tiny white lie. One that only has to hold up for a few hours during David and Patrick's holiday party.
when we're together, then the season's bright
[David/Patrick, Clint/Marcy, Johnny/Moira - G - 4,202]
“David, you know you don’t have to let them do everything incorrectly, right? You can tell them, it’s okay. They won’t be offended or upset,” Patrick says. “My mom is really not the most proficient Google user or the most thorough researcher. I did a bunch of research too and I could correct…” He pauses to think for a moment. “…most of their mistakes myself.”
“No, Patrick, it’s okay. I’m serious, it means a lot that they’re doing anything at all. And your mom looks so happy, so I don’t want to ruin…” He lets the sentence trail off. “Wait, you did research?”
Patrick smiles sheepishly. “Of course I did, it’s a holiday that matters to you, did you really think I wouldn’t?"
David just stares at Patrick for a moment.
Finally, he says, “How the fuck did I get so lucky to end up with you and your family in my life?”
Marcy surprises David with a Chanukah celebration when he and Patrick visit for the holidays, and although it’s less than perfect, it means everything to David.
Merry Christmas Patrick, Brewer
[Patrick/Jake/Mutt, David/Patrick - E - 3,980]
Jake and Mutt invite Patrick on a canoe trip. Or did they invite him for a threesome? Only time will tell.
The Love Comes Back To You
[David/Patrick - G - 3,720]
Patrick buys an advent calendar and has an idea for getting into the holiday spirit. He really is the nicest guy. There's maybe a little surprise for him, too.
In Sickness and In Health
[David/Patrick - G - 2,721]
Patrick is sick and David is a very good husband.
I feel a change in the weather [+ Podfic]
[David/Patrick - T - 2,826, 21 minutes]
David swaps out his spring/summer knits for his fall/winter knits. Patrick helps.
when it's exactly twelve o'clock that night
[Alexis/Twyla - T - 2,059]
Alexis has an Interflix party to attend on New Year's Eve. She doesn't want to attend alone —there's a tiny chance Jared Leto might be there—, so she does the next best thing she can think of: she asks Twyla to be her date.
(When I was a little girl) I wondered who I'd give all my love to…
[Stevie/Ruth - G - 1,988]
Tourist-y things like skating in Rockefeller Center are supposed to be fun, right?
Stevie realizes it’s been a few years (like ten) since she’s been on ice skates, and, well, she’s a little rusty. Thankfully Ruth has a way to make even this a good memory.
Merry Christmas, Patrick Brewer!
[Patrick & Twyla, David/Patrick, Alexis/Twyla - G - 1,506]
"Did you ever think we'd end up here, Patrick?"
A story about coming out, coming into one's own, and two friends' parallel journeys towards happiness.
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