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THE BEATLES — filming A Hard Day's Night, 31.03.1964

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Fave reconciliation fics?

What a wonderful ask, thank you!

Reconciliation is such an important part of many Beatles fics, especially those about John and Paul. Don't we all wish they could have...And what if...and why couldn't they...

It's interesting, because on the one hand it's an intellectual challenge to come up with a good reconciliation story (could they have reconciled? How?), and on the other hand, it's pure self-indulgence: a way to give them the ultimate warm, fuzzy, tear-soaked, slicked up, soaring piccolo trumpet catharsis they deserved. Together.

Or perhaps their reconciliation will be a small gesture? A silent agreement? A warm little spark? Anyway, enough waffling: here are some older faves and more recent stories with reconciliation at its focus. Focus is on John and Paul, with some others added. It's a long-ish list, so here's a break.

(Just like) Starting Over by dollylux. John and Paul are writing together again in 1980. Is there anything better? (I found this one on @beatlesficrecs! Thank you, recommender.)

dreaming of the past by @revollver. 1969. To deal with the Apple corps horrors, John imagines a very sexy Tiny Paul during business meetings. When he confesses this to real Paul, something starts shifting.

broken-hearted jubilee by @backbenttulips. John listens to McCartney and...understands. He and Paul meet. Dot dot dot.

where the spirit meets the bone by @scurator. All right, "reconciliation" might be a bit of a reach, but on the other hand, no, it isn't. How would you call it if a man makes peace with the lost love that haunted his life, and breaks through to the happiness he deserves? Heartbreak and one of favorite endings ever, period—all in one fic. Read it to experience it yourself.

Aninut by @pauls1967moustache. The Beatles reconcile after Brian's death, the way they should have done.

believe me when i tell you by @zilabee. John talks to Paul about the way he sings Oh! Darling. The mesmerizing sight of the elusive McCartney heart, captured but not crushed by John's beautiful hands.

Lucky You by @crumblingcookies. 1970's. On a whim, Paul answers an ad in a gay paper looking for a Paul McCartney lookalike. The person placing the ad was John. It turns out this roleplay setting helps them to...reconcile.

Running with Scissors by @unchaineddaisychain. John and Paul reconcile after John cut the dress of Paul's girlfriend in Hamburg. Blood and blades and cuts and aftercare—incredibly hot and intense.

the touch of the velvet hand by downtothelastdrop. Early days. After Paul gives John his first blowjob, things become fraught and awkward. But not for long.

Origin of Love by @scurator and @paulmcfruity. 1971. After a boring business meeting, John and Paul spend some time alone and do what they fucking should have done. Extremely satisfying read.

Stop all the Clocks by @javelinbk. Paul and John retreat to Paul's farm in Scotland after Brian's death and confront their feelings about everything, including each other. Brian is beautifully present in this story.

Adventures in Total Honesty by @merseydreams. 1975. Paul and John meet after the grammies. They talk. They drink Margaritas. They...reconcile.

Slip of the Tongue by @pauls1967moustache. Maybe my favorite reconciliation story? 1960's. Paul and John reconcile after John says Stu's name during sex. John POV, but there's also a great POV switch to Paul here!

Bonus 1: Paul and Stu

Baselines by cloudy_blue. Stu gives Paul his bass after leaving the band. Reconciliation? A kind of truce.

filling the cracks that ran through the door by @wronglennon. Hamburg. John fights with Stu. Paul can't stand Stu. And yet, sex and reconciliation and sex are possible. A comforting thought in these times.

Bonus 2: Paul and Jim

Hand in Glove (Hand Covers Bruise) by @cherrycreamtangerine. Paul and Jim have the talk they should have had.

Bonus 3: Omegaverse Art (J/P). Yes, they reconcile. Thoroughly.

I Need You by @macca-is-art. Treat yourself. Just go there.

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Some Paulie and Geo gifts. Beloveds 🩷

My favorite duo 🩷🩷

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Paul McCartney in Key West, FL | 11 September 1964 © Curt Gunther

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me when i finally meet paul mccartney and get to talk to him

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peter jackson’s mind…

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The Beatles & the WIXY staff in their luxury trailer in Cleveland, OH | 14 August 1966 © Norman Wain

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I Can Do It With A Broken Heart x Paul McCartney

By popular demand (by which I mean @royaltyisshe64 heavily implying in my DMs that SOMEONE should make this)

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Paul McCartney by Robert Dear - London, May 1980

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ways to love you - - by tikk

paul / john love - happiness - domesticity 23,000 words - PG15 - Chapter 1 of 4 _____________________________________________

It's 1969 and John wants a divorce, but Paul offers him something else instead

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Controversial Beatles Asks

Unpopular John opinion?

Unpopular Paul opinion?

Unpopular Ringo opinion?

Unpopular George opinion?

What is the most overrated Beatles song by Tumblr users specifically?

To what extent is speculating on the Beatles' sexuality okay? Is there a difference if it's about an alive Beatle or not?

What makes RPF okay/what doesn't if you disagree with it?

Single worst Beatle look?

What do you think of Paul's lyrics?

If you were going to blame a single person for the Beatles' break-up, who would it be?

Is George as good a songwriter as Lennon-McCartney?

What do you think of Yoko's art?

What do you think of George and Maureen's affair?

Cancel culture vs. the Beatles?

Did Brian do a good job with the band?

Did the other three excuse John's behaviour too much?

What's your take on George's religiosity?

Was Paul capable of effectively leading the band?

Was John's activism pure narcissism or simply misguided?

What's your take on Stuart v. Paul?

Was George closer to John than Paul in the ±18 months after the first acid trip?

Do we not talk enough about how problematic Ringo is/was?

Did How Do You Sleep go too far?

How many hidden quibs do you think are on Ram?

What's your take on the Barcelona trip?

Was quitting the Beatles ultimately good or bad for John?

Did quitting touring actually help the band?

Phil Spector's production: Yay or nay?

Should Paul get to change the name order on the songs he wants?

Does having a Beatle-bias cloud your judgement of the Beatles overall?

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Roger Waters on his brainstorming strategy [Gerald Scarfe - The Making of Pink Floyd The Wall]

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Three things I enjoy from these GIFs:

John and Paul playing around.

Brian turning George around to face the fans.

Ringo and his fab scarf fashion!

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Those John and Paul moments ... (Ready, Steady, Go rehearsals, 1963, full video here)

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