carlos-in-glasses

[carlos-in-glasses]

911 lone star -> ranger soup in 5.08

[carlos-in-glasses]

Guess who he's talking about? 🥹🥹

[carlos-in-glasses]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[carlos-in-glasses]

the way they both smile into this kiss

911 Lone Star: Thunderstruck (5x05)

[carlos-in-glasses]

Watching the episode again and I just cannot get over how well done it all is! One of the things I focused on this time was the way they managed to show us the state of TK and Carlos' relationship. We haven't really checked in with them one on one since episode 5, and I think there's so much here that can give us insight into what has been going on since then:

We see that the box is still in use! Since we're told in this episode that Gabriel died a year and a half ago, that means that about 6 months have passed and Carlos is still using the box! This shows clearly that he's been making serious efforts to be more present. I noticed some people hypothesizing that the fact that his phone was outside of the box was meant to show he was struggling to be fully present, and that's definitely a valid interpretation and maybe it is what they were going for...but to me, it seemed like the phone was outside of the box just because it was being charged. Carlos still left the phone next to the box when he went to bed and I think that indicates some major effort!

However, the presence of the box a whole 6 months later also indicates to me that they ARE still struggling. Things aren't 100% fixed. If they were, I don't think the box would really be necessary anymore.

Carlos wakes up on his day off and the first thing he does is reach for his husband. When he realizes TK isn't there, Carlos goes to find him, expresses his desire to spend the morning of their shared day off sleeping in together, and then kisses his cheek and sits on the couch next to him. TK is not remotely surprised by these behaviors. To me, this shows that there is not constant tension between them. They are loving and affectionate with each other. They look forward to spending time together and make efforts to do so.

When Carlos announces that he wanted them to sleep in on their shared day off, he makes it seem like such a thing is a rarity. Add to that the fact that he worked so late the night before that TK wasn't sure when he got home, and it's clear that they aren't getting to spend nearly as much time together as they'd like. While it doesn't seem like this is some dire situation, it certainly may be contributing to remaining issues that they are having.

The way Carlos talks about their counseling makes it sound like they are still going, which I think is a really good thing because it again shows major effort being made in their relationship!

All these things perfectly set the scene for the conflict in this episode, showing clearly that these two love each other, they're putting real work into their relationship, but they're still struggling. Under those circumstances, when you add in a major crisis and upheaval like the Jonah situation, it's inevitable that things aren't going to go smoothly. However, their love and soulmatism is still shining through, and we know they're going to make it and come out the other side stronger than ever!

[carlos-in-glasses]

I was rewatching some of the scenes in kiddos and its so cute that you can see how Jonah's little actor was obviously told that he has to come in to the scene and stand on his mark because he comes through the door and his face lights up when he sees it and he shuffles towards it

adorable

[carlos-in-glasses]

Thanks to @whatsintheboxmh, @nisbanisba, @carlos-in-glasses, @carlossreaders, @bonheur-cafe,

@lemonlyman-dotcom, @heartstringsduet, @emsprovisions, and @strandnreyes for the tags!

How many times of rewriting the police station scene with a different spin is too many? Asking for...me...:

T.K. rubs his wrists before looking up and when he meets Carlos’ eyes he freezes. “What are you doing here?” His lip is split and bleeding and he has the beginnings of a black eye. He looks like shit. “I work here,” Carlos says, trying to remain aloof. He can’t show weakness. He doesn’t want T.K. to see how badly the other day affected him. That gets him an annoyed look. “You’re not in uniform.” “You mentioned my name. I got a call. Nice, by the way. Using me as a get out of jail free card.” “I didn’t—“ T.K. shakes his head. “I asked because I was hoping you weren’t here. I didn’t want to see you.” The words stab through him. “Too bad for you then. Because here I am. Get up. We’re leaving.” “We’re—what?” T.K. asks in confusion. “They’re letting you go. You blew a point zero and the dudes you messed with don’t want to press charges. They’re also being let go, so unless you want to meet up again in the parking lot for round two, get up now.”

It's late so I'll just leave this open for anyone who still wants to share!

[carlos-in-glasses]

I AM JUST SAYING because this piece of evidence can literally be and probably IS nothing.

But, Chief Bridges said his better half called him and the dude has not worn a wedding ring all season long.

It probably literally means nothing because he could have a long time girlfriend/boyfriend/partner or he may just not wear a ring (and all of this is FINEEEE), but I was already suspicious of him in the hospital and this just fuels it EVEN MORE

Listen Tarlos got married and I search for their wedding rings in every single scene they're in and then I move on to other, I am a one track person at times DKHFAKJH

I was already suspicious of that call and now I am EVEN MORE

[carlos-in-glasses]

[carlos-in-glasses]

WIP Wednesday

tagged by @whatsintheboxmh, @nisbanisba, @carlos-in-glasses, @carlossreaders, @bonheur-cafe, @lemonlyman-dotcom, and @strandnreyes Thank you!

“What do either of us know about raising a child?” “I didn’t know anything about raising a child when I had Gabriella.” He bites his tongue before he says, “at least you wanted her,” because it’s not fair, and not even true.  He loves Jonah.  He just loves Jonah as TK’s little brother, Enzo’s son, not as a child he’d be responsible for. “Or when I had Elian,” she adds, like there’d been no too long pause.   “Yeah,” he says.  “It’s not really the same though, is it?” “Hmm, it could be though.  If you wanted it to be.” “TK wants it to be,” he mutters.  “He said he was okay with never having children, that we were enough, and then today he says he’s ready to be a father.  What am I even supposed to do with that?” “What did he say when you asked him?”  Ana asks practically, and he sometimes wonders what the inside of her marriage looks like where having a conversation like that wouldn’t feel like walking over hot coals.  Or maybe it does for her too, and she’s just so much braver than he is. “I know taking Jonah is the right thing to do, but I’m afraid I’d resent TK for it.  Maybe resent Jonah.  I’m afraid that I’d say yes because I’m afraid of losing TK.” She pauses, like she's picking her words carefully.  "None of those are questions I can answer for you.  Here is what I can tell you.  You would love Jonah.  You wouldn’t resent him.  That’s not the kind of man you are.  You would be a good father, because you would do your absolute best for him, because that is also the kind of man you are.” She pauses.  “I also think our childhood screwed you up more than I realized.”  And he barks a laugh.  “Look, Dad loved you, but he wasn't always the father you needed.   But, Carlos, if what you are afraid of is not listening to your son, not understanding him, the way that Dad didn’t understand you?  Then I want you to listen to me closely.  There's no prophecy here, you are not destined to be someone you don't want to be.  If that’s where you end up, it will be because that’s a path you chose, not one anyone else chose for you.”

tagging @freneticfloetry, @guardian-angle22, and @irispurpurea

[carlos-in-glasses]

Thanks for the tags 💜 @whatsintheboxmh @nisbanisba @lemonlyman-dotcom @carlos-in-glasses @bonheur-cafe @carlossreaders

Here's a bit from the 3+1 therapy fic I'm working on. This part started as an outtake from my 5x03 fic No thing defines a man like love that makes him soft

TK sighs heavily. “Have you thought about going to therapy again at all?” Carlos tilts his head a little in confusion. Where is that coming from right now? TK had floated the idea a few times in the past year. Carlos couldn’t bring himself to do it. The idea of sitting across from a total stranger and spilling out all his problems for them to analyze feels like too much pressure, and like he’s failing. But what if he's already failing?

Open tag for anyone since it is already evening

[carlos-in-glasses]

TK/Carlos + Touch

↳ 5.01 Both Sides, Now

[carlos-in-glasses]

Are you a fast walker?

[carlos-in-glasses]

Have a feeling that the scene of Carlos and TK at the graveside in the promo will pan down to show Jonah holding TK’s hand while they wait for Carlos to finish.

[carlos-in-glasses]

WIP Wednesday

Thank you for the tag, @carlos-in-glasses @nisbanisba @heartstringsduet @carlossreaders 💝

This is from my upcoming TK's birthday fic, "The December Baby"

“TK! TK!” Jonah exclaimed, like TK was halfway down the block and not holding Jonah in his arms. “Sit with me!” He hit TK’s shoulders with both hands. “TK! Sit with me! Sit with me TK!”

“Jonah, easy,” Enzo said, reaching over and taking one of his son’s hands. “Jonah Frederick. Soft touches. And what do we say when we want something?”

“Daddy,” Jonah whined.

“Jo-nah,” Enzo said, imitating his son’s tone. “What’s our magic word? Can you show TK and Carlos your good manners?”

“We want to see them,” Carlos added. “We’re very big on manners in Texas”.

Jonah gave the biggest sigh at the utter inconvenience of having to use manners before he started stroking TK’s face. “Pwease!” Jonah exclaimed. “TK sit me with pwease!”

“I would love to sit with you, Jonah,” TK smiled as he opened the back door to the car. “And what good asking that was!”

“TK, you want help with the carseat?” Enzo asked as TK loaded Jonah into the backseat.

“I can figure it out I think” TK grunted. “Which does… ow!” He ducked out of the back seat and moved to let Enzo adjust the straps, shaking his hand with the bright red finger he pinched.  “Yeah, I should have let you do it”.

“It’s okay,” Enzo said as he buckled Jonah in. “It’s a learning curve”.

“Let me see that”. Carlos said, taking TK’s right hand and kissing his red thumb.

“Thank you baby,” TK smiled, kissing Carlos’s cheek before he joined his little brother in the backseat of the car.

“TK got owie?” Jonah asked when TK slid in next to him.

“Just a little one,” TK shook his head with a smile. “It’s okay”.

“I make it better?” Jonah asked. TK smiled and scooted close enough so Jonah could kiss his hand. “Jonah, you did it!” TK exclaimed. “Now it doesn’t hurt anymore!”

“Jonah, you keeping an eye on your brother?” Enzo asked as Carlos got in the passenger seat.

“Okay, Daddy,” Jonah nodded, taking this job seriously as he started chattering away to TK.

“Enzo, I gotta say,” Carlos said as they started to make their way out of airport parking, “Jonah talks really well. Both of my sisters have three kids each, and I don’t remember anyone speaking in sentences when they had just turned two”.

“Thank you,” Enzo said, his eyes twinkling over his half-moon glasses. “He's definitely a chatterbox. Truthfully, I can’t take too much credit. The boys’ mother, before she…” He cleared his throat. “When she was still here, right after Jonah was born, and we were shuttling him between our houses. She told me to make sure I was talking to him as much as I could; that it would help his verbal skills develop”.

“Huh”. Carlos nodded. “Was it just baby talk?”

“Not exclusively,” Enzo said as they waited to turn right. “Some of it was, but Gwyn had told me it was most important to be talking directly to him. Which, after we lost her,” he sighed, “was a lot of this shouldn’t have happened, I can’t do this, is there precedent to get delivery bikes banned from the city altogether. But it seems to have paid off,” he added, looking in the rearview mirror, where TK was nodding as Jonah told him a story. “I have him in daycare twice a week now, and whenever I pick him up, the teachers always tell me he’s coming for their job; he always wants to greet and say hi to anyone who comes in the room”.

No pressure tagging - I tag @anewkindofme @laneybishop89 @nancys-braids @kiankiwi @firstprince-history-huh @the-flaming-nightmare @eclectic-sassycoweyes and anyone else who wants to do it - open tag 🫶

[carlos-in-glasses]

wip wednesday

thank you @whatsintheboxmh @nisbanisba @carlos-in-glasses @carlossreaders @bonheur-cafe for the tags <3

"Thank you," Carlos whispers, and can't look at TK. His cheeks are hot. Thank you for taking care of me, is what he really wants to say, but those words feel bigger than he knows how to handle outside his body. For so long, the thought of being taken care of has felt off-limits, like it's a reality he's been restricted from. He exists on the other side, brother and son and man of the house, now that his father is gone. Too much responsibility, too much to balance, to let anything go. "Carlos…" He turns his head at the sadness in TK's tone. TK's looking at him with wide eyes. "You don't have to thank me." Carlos stares back. He thinks of the massage, the languidness of his limbs under TK's hands and the warmth spreading through his whole body, how 'thank you' doesn't feel like nearly enough to encompass what TK just did for him. TK takes his hand, and squeezes it. Carlos looks down at their fingers, intertwined, something he didn't have to even think about. "You're really special, you know?" TK tells him. "TK–" "No, I mean that," TK continues, firmer this time. "I'm not taking outside opinions." Carlos can't help it, he smiles.

open tag

[carlos-in-glasses]

work is published wednesday

thanks @nisbanisba @carlossreaders @carlos-in-glasses @heartstringsduet @emsprovisions @orchidscript @whatsintheboxmh

taken from chapter 8 of brighter in the morning written with @paperstorm :)

He leans against the wall at the top of the staircase when he gets there, digging his phone out of his pocket. There are a few unimportant notifications that he ignores—a confirmation of his automated electricity bill payment and a suggested Facebook friend. The Instagram notification from a few hours ago that Firefox has started a livestream makes him wonder what the 126 was up to today, but he’ll worry about it later.

TK is the second person on his recent call history, right below the work call he received at the worst time. Carlos clicks his name before he can convince himself that space is more important right now. It only takes a few rings for the line to connect, and TK answers ‘hello?’ accompanied by a door shutting.

“Hey,” Carlos murmurs as he grips his phone tighter.

“Hey,” TK murmurs back. His voice isn’t hostile. Carlos can breathe.

tagging @reyesstrand @basilsunrise @bonheur-cafe @butchreyes @chicgeekgirl89 @carlos-tk @ironheartwriter @tellmegoodbye @thisbuildinghasfeelings @lightningboltreader @liminalmemories21 + open tag!!