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Damascus Station Series - David McCloskey+1

Resolve or Not

by highlyrelevantnumber (Leonora_Acker)

"Will you be dropping by the precinct?" asked Mariam, her brows furrowed in concern for their friend and neighbor.Sarah sighed again. "Just to pick Rex up. I'm still on leave.""Okay." Mariam knew when to press and when not to. Sarah was grateful for that. "We'll, of course, thank you and Rex with a steak dinner party. Things would be a lot different for the worse hadn't you two been there when I collapsed.""It was all Rex," said Sarah, smiling with her eyes. "He knew something was up as he stepped into the house. I just made sure help was on the way.""I owe you," said Sam. "A favor. You call it, I do it.""Sam, please," said Sarah gently, "we've had this conversation before. You and Mariam have Valerie now." ((For the prompt “collapse”.Or, attempting to explain why Rex was with Mark No-last-name in the scene on the beach.))

General 785 words 1 ch Complete 6 kudos

Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence · Angst · Fix-It · Hurt/Comfort· +4 more

Damascus Station - David McCloskey+1

For Lack of a Better Idea

by highlyrelevantnumber (Leonora_Acker)

Sam Joseph was at a crossroads. He'd found Charlie Hudson, but the joy and relief he felt at that was tamped down by fear. He was currently sitting by Charlie's bed in a CIA safehouse in Latin America. (For the prompt “memory loss”.)

General 539 words 1 ch Complete 3 kudos

Angst · Fix-It · Memory Loss · Oneshot· +4 more

Damascus Station - David McCloskey

Full Circle Moment

by highlyrelevantnumber (Leonora_Acker)

"I've missed you so much, habibi," she said finally.Sam held her close and kissed her forehead. "I've missed you, too." (For the prompt “highway”.)

General 491 words 1 ch Complete 1 kudos

Fluff and Angst · Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence · February Ficlet Challenge · February Ficlet Challenge 2025

Damascus Station Series - David McCloskey

With or Without

by highlyrelevantnumber (Leonora_Acker)

The father-to-be, a remarkable knight and farmland owner, preferred to stay in a corner of the living room, alight with the glow of the fireplace, to mull over things in the relative quiet. The staff let him be, “poor first-time dad”. Only Mrs Patridge seemed to be seeing through his pensiveness and introspection. She poured a cup of tea for Sam, even though he hadn't asked for it."Now, Sir Samuel," said Mrs Patridge, steaming golden tea pouring delicately in the porcelain cup, "that is no way to welcome a child, all withdrawn and sulking." (For the prompt “wish you were here”.)

General 600 words 1 ch Complete 1 kudos

Alternate Universe · Alternate Universe - Fantasy · Alternate Universe - Historical · Inspired by Voyná i mir | War and Peace· +8 more

Damascus Station Series - David McCloskey

Esteemed Visitor

by highlyrelevantnumber (Leonora_Acker)

Sam wasn't the oldest of Liam and Clara Grace's four sons. He also had spent many years in foreign countries as a diplomat (that was his official job, at least). Because of his service to the Crown during those years, Sam had been selected to serve as a knight in the Order of the Most Noble Knights of the Kingdom, under the legendary–and equally feared–Artemis Aphrodite Procter. While his brothers were known to the local communities for their business ventures and their presence in high society, Sam was in many ways a newcomer. Plus, he didn't really think of himself as high society. (For the prompts “places to go” and “fairytale AU”.)

General 938 words 1 ch Complete 1 kudos

Alternate Universe · Alternate Universe - Fantasy · Alternate Universe - Historical · Fairytale setting· +11 more

The Seventh Floor - David McCloskey

The Treatment You Get

by highlyrelevantnumber (Leonora_Acker)

Natalie turned towards her window. Sam guessed she was suppressing a scoff. She avoided his gaze. He'd known he'd have to deal with the metaphorical elephant in the room since offering to take Natalie home from Bianca's. Natalie had been giving him the cold shoulder all afternoon, but he assumed she hadn't permitted herself to be so overt with Bianca there. Bianca–it was just like her to drop them into a situation and let them claw their way out of it or tear each other up. Sam was mostly to blame for that by letting the relationship drag and drag and, then, one day cutting it off. He had confused Natalie. (For the prompts “shoulder” and “disdain”.)

General 553 words 1 ch Complete 1 kudos

Angst · Heavy Angst · Hurt No Comfort · Post-Canon· +4 more

Damascus Station Series - David McCloskey

The Name to Call

by highlyrelevantnumber (Leonora_Acker)

Natalie closed her eyes again, her head on Sam's shoulder. "He needs a name.""Yeah," agreed Sam, tucking the white knit blanket around the baby more snuggly, "he does. How about after one of our fathers?""Why not give him his own name?" (For the prompts “sleepy hug” and “forehead kiss”.)

Teen 806 words 1 ch Complete 1 kudos

Alternate Universe · Curtain Fic · Domestic Bliss · Fluff Bingo 2025· +4 more

Damascus Station Series - David McCloskey

Proposal of Marriage

by highlyrelevantnumber (Leonora_Acker)

He was trying to steel himself for the onslaught of mildly invasive questions Bianca was no doubt putting in order in her mind. Fair enough–asking a childhood friend to marry you simply because marriage was unavoidable anyway qualified as bizarre behavior. It wasn't like Sam had ever met his suggested bride-to-be. (For the prompt “attraction”.)

General 580 words 1 ch Complete 1 kudos

Alternate Universe · Alternate Universe - Fantasy · Alternate Universe - Historical · Angst· +8 more

The Seventh Floor - David McCloskey

Life Finds a Way

by highlyrelevantnumber (Leonora_Acker)

Sam was driving Bianca and himself back after work. The drive back today was special, though. It was early afternoon, and they'd be stopping by the maternity clinic to also take Natalie and little Owen back with them in Sam's royal blue Acura."You're sure you don't mind?" Sam asked Bianca again, briefly taking his eyes from the highway.She smiled. "Of course I don't mind. You're a dad. That's still hard to believe, but here you are, with your little family." (For the prompt “highway”.)

General 556 words 1 ch Complete 1 kudos

Fluff · Domestic Fluff · Kid Fic · Family Feels· +6 more

The Seventh Floor - David McCloskey

Clutter

by highlyrelevantnumber (Leonora_Acker)

Procter turned around from setting down her load and pointed a finger at Bianca, her voice tense."Lileyman, you sneaky little thing–do you know about this?"Bianca found that before getting mad at Artemis one should at least attempt to verify the facts. Artemis was going off about something or other at pretty regular intervals, so Bianca had resolved to mostly letting things slide. "About what, Artemis?" she asked calmly.Procter ran a hand through her curly mane of shoulder-length black hair. The hand came to rest on her forehead. "About this–how shall I put it–accidental marriage...""Hey," Sam sprang to his defense, "will you, at least, listen to me?" (For the prompts “pack” and “accidental marriage”.)

General 660 words 1 ch Complete 1 kudos

Team as Family · Banter · Hijinks & Shenanigans · Humor· +6 more

The Seventh Floor - David McCloskey

Desperate Times

by highlyrelevantnumber (Leonora_Acker)

Sam lightly took a hold of her wrist to stop her. "Hey," he said softly, "what's on your mind?"Bianca looked at him head-on. "Frankly, Sam, it's you. What happened? Was she that good an actress, or were you that desperate? Neither means that you're a failure, but I went against the terms of my consultancy taking her on. Not to mention, I could have missed."Sam smiled kindly. "You didn't miss, though."Bianca scoffed. "Multiple stabs and one emergency surgery later and you're still a charmer.""You know, I try my best. As for your question, I was adrift for a long time. I still haven't found my footing." (For the prompts “buckle up” and “survive”.)

General 985 words 1 ch Complete 1 kudos

Fix-It · Alternate Ending · Angst · Hurt/Comfort· +5 more

The Seventh Floor - David McCloskey

The Morning After Is the

by highlyrelevantnumber (Leonora_Acker)

Sam yawned and took a big gulp of coffee. "The Chief is my copilot today," he said, rubbing a hand over both his eyes. They were bloodshot, dark circles like raccoon eye patches."What happened to you?" asked Bianca, concerned."Nothing happened to him," Procter beat Sam to the punch. "Want to tell her, Jaggers?""Yeah," he answered tiredly, a smile shining on his face. "Natalie gave birth last night." (For the prompts “[blank] is my copilot” and “poetic”.)

General 806 words 1 ch Complete 1 kudos

Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence · Post-Canon · Fluff and Angst · Friendship· +9 more

The Seventh Floor - David McCloskey

No Time for Coffee

by highlyrelevantnumber (Leonora_Acker)

Sam needed coffee–badly. His and Natalie's four-year-old son, Owen, was not going to let him have it this morning, though. About a week ago, there'd been a shift in the family dynamics, and Owen had noticed that. The Chief had always told Sam that his son took after him in all ways that mattered–oh, well. Natalie had been staying in bed more in the past week, which left Sam to get Owen dressed, fed, and ready for preschool. (For the prompt “pit stop”.)

General 620 words 1 ch Complete 1 kudos

Fluff and Angst · Domestic · Domestic Fluff · Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence· +2 more

Damascus Station - David McCloskey

Only Tonight

by highlyrelevantnumber (Leonora_Acker)

"I think you're forgetting this is my safehouse, Joseph." They were past the stage where they addressed each other by surname, but he knew her enough to know Bianca was a stickler for the rules. "Besides," she continued, "officially, you're in Minnesota catching a breather from desk duties with your family.""I'm not here," agreed Sam, fighting the urge to tease her with a lopsided grin."I'm serious," said Bianca. "If you need to be affectionate with Mariam, the time will come.""For a second there, I'd thought you'd say not to turn the safehouse into a crime scene." ((For the Angstpril prompt “I trusted you”.For the Fluff Bingo prompts “kiss on the cheek”, “devious smile”, and “You're the best!”.))

Teen 586 words 1 ch Complete 1 kudos

Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence · Fluff Bingo 2025 · Fluff and Angst · Friendship· +5 more

The Seventh Floor - David McCloskey

Familiar Grounds and Fresh Suspicions

by highlyrelevantnumber (Leonora_Acker)

Sam and Mel move to DC. Bianca has misgivings about Mel.Sequel to Calm and gentle–Why not?

General 1.5k words 1 ch Complete

Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence · Central Intelligence Agency · Intelligence contractors · Newborn Children· +4 more

The Seventh Floor - David McCloskey

Proper Skincare

by highlyrelevantnumber (Leonora_Acker)

"Sam," she giggled, "there's going to be hand cream everywhere!""Let it be," mumbled Sam, his lips now on the skin at the base of her neck that the V neckline of her pajama top left exposed.

General 343 words 1 ch Complete

Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence · Autumn · Domestic · Domestic Fluff· +5 more

Damascus Station Series - David McCloskey

A Warm Drink Late at Night

by highlyrelevantnumber (Leonora_Acker)

Sam must have fallen asleep at some point because he woke with a start to find Bianca soundly asleep on his shoulder. He yawned, enjoying the sound of the rain for a moment. He bumped his nose into the side of Bianca's head. She stirred, eyes cracked open.

General 168 words 1 ch Complete

Central Intelligence Agency · Co-workers · Friendship · Nighttime· +4 more

The Seventh Floor - David McCloskey

A Surprise in the Works

by highlyrelevantnumber (Leonora_Acker)

"What's on your mind?" Bianca asked him in her gentle tone of voice, seated behind her desk.Sam turned around and sat behind his desk with a sigh. "Natalie is pregnant again.""You had not planned this?""It's not about that. I found out by chance. Natalie didn't tell me. With Owen, she'd told me right away."

General 226 words 1 ch Complete

Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence · Autumn · Co-workers · Fluff and Angst· +4 more

The Seventh Floor - David McCloskey

The Cutest that I've Ever Seen

by highlyrelevantnumber (Leonora_Acker)

"You baked something?""Yes, a cake." She went to the counter and brought the pan with the cake to the kitchen island. "Do you want a slice and a mug of tea?""Yes, please." She brought him tea, set down two forks beside the pan, and turned around again to get the necessary items to serve the cake. Sam had already cut into it with his fork."We'll eat from the pan?" asked Bianca.Sam had a look akin to having been caught with his hand in the cookie jar. "I'm sorry. I totally forgot it's your cake."Bianca sat back down at the kitchen island and took her own fork in her hand. She cut into the other side of the cake.

Teen 405 words 1 ch Complete

Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence · Cake · Fix-It · Fluff and Angst· +3 more

The Seventh Floor - David McCloskey

Give Her the Word that We Are Over

by highlyrelevantnumber (Leonora_Acker)

Sam was sitting in the hospital chair, softly breathing in the sterile interior, head in his hands. Mostly he asked himself how he could not have seen it. Bianca laid a hand on his shoulder, and he looked up. She had brought him a small plastic cup of water from the water cooler sitting against the opposite wall. He drank it all and then crushed the plastic cup in his hands. Bianca sat down next to him, her hand on his shoulder again."What are you thinking?" she asked him quietly.His response was a choked laugh. "That I'm an idiot," he whispered, running a hand over his face. He looked down at his white shirt, stained with Mel's blood, and huffed."Hey," said Bianca, taking his hand in hers, "it's not all bad.""No," he replied, "it's just mostly bad."

Teen 522 words 1 ch Complete

Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence · Angst · Fix-It · Heavy Angst· +4 more