#Gabriel Reyes Dad

[guardian-angle22]

S2E8 -> S4E4

[lonestardust]

CRYING gabriel gifts him his ring on his wedding day 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[reyesstrand]

i’m presenting a theory that’ll likely be wrong but!

so we know at some point tk asks owen to be his best man. we know this season is emphasizing his and owen’s relationship—tk refers to him as his best friend, owen expresses regret over how he handled telling tk about his cancer diagnosis and vows to never hide anything from him again.

we also know that carlos views his relationship with gabriel as a sore spot. he views owen and tk as having a great father-son dynamic. he tells andrea he feels he wouldn’t measure up and that’s the source of his conflict with wanting to be a father, most of which stems from the fact that he and gabriel just started having a relationship a couple of years ago…which still seems rife with complexities and deeply repressed issues due to ideas around masculinity, sexuality and other things that come about when carlos, the only boy and (likely) youngest kid is raised in a traditional household. we see carlos and gabriel embrace when carlos is saved, and you can see the love for his son gabriel has, but it’s also not hard to extrapolate from the scenes we’ve gotten from them that this isn’t something that’s expressed a whole lot.

so we know that carlos seeks out gabriel (likely a short while before the wedding) and asks him to be his best man. his reasoning is “you’re the best man i know” and i’m wondering if this is his attempt at an olive branch—at reaching out to his father before he gets married. and i’m wondering if whereas owen jumps at the opportunity to be tk’s best man, gabriel….hesitates.

i’m wondering if it’s kind of weighing on gabriel like….how their relationship has had its issues. i’m wondering if it’s going to open up a can of worms. we know he’s at the rehearsal dinner and seemingly happy, and we know he of course accepts and supports carlos and tk’s relationship, but i wonder if we’ll see him question why on earth carlos would want him to take on this role after all these years of miscommunication and emotional distance.

i think they’re purposely being shady with the promo so we don’t see whether or not gabriel is standing at carlos’ side as his best man, just like they’re hiding whether or not he’s at the wedding. but this still speaks volumes to me

alongside the fact that carlos is wearing gabriel��s ring. i think we’ll get a moment before the ceremony of gabriel either suddenly accepting the role (meaning iris, who is wearing a boutonnière similar to paul/owen/tk/carlos’ can step aside and just be a guest) or simply handing him his ring as a symbol of his love and his support and a promise to be better and talk more. and i think the still above, with carlos teary-eyed and and gripping tk’s hand, is gabriel standing up in front of everyone and giving a speech that shows how much respect he has for his son (and new son-in-law), how much he loves him, and how carlos is the best man he knows. cue tears for everyone and a step into carlos and gabriel working on their relationship. and leaving whatever this tragedy is (if there’s even something that big, we know how lone star plays us with wording) to something else.

[dirksstri]

Waiter!!! More toxic ow2 yaoi please!

[dawnthefox24]

Cole: *on the phone thinking he called Ana* Uh. . Hey, Ana, I uh, I’ve been stabbed. Gabriel: *Is in total shock not expecting Cole too tell him that* WHAT? WHERE ARE YOU? Cole: Oh sh-Wait- You aren’t Ana. Sorry- I didn’t mean to call you- Gabriel: *Is freaking out since he told Cole to go out and buy some cookies and goes into full dad mode* NO, WHERE ARE YOU? I'M COMING THERE. I'M NOT GOING TO LEAVE YOU ALONE!!! PLEASE DON'T TELL ANA THAT YOU'VE BEEN STABBED!! ALSO HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET STABBED!?!

[crystal-ball-of-ow-canon]

no thoughts just the idea of Jack introducing Gabriel and the rest of the OW crew to biscuits and gravy

[wildwinterlunas]

Hi! Are you stilling planning to release your RJ fanfic?

Yes!! It is still something I plan on releasing but right now I'm honestly too busy and I'm not in the write mindset to focus on something I don't have the energy for. That will likely change soon considering Uni is now done for the year so I can now focus on other projects, but it will likely still take a bit of time

[drakepadreal]

I remember this one was based off an old conversation between my mom and my brother 🥺 [repost 3 of 4]

[lusieluz]

Modern AU Gabriel Reyes with a kid rebelling against him by reading under the covers past their bedtime but never occurring to them that the battery in their flashlight never runs out cuz Gabriel secretly keeps changing them

Thanks for coming to my tedtalk this made me very sad

[canadian-pug-cartel]

Cassidy: Makin’ my way down town walking fast

Walk-in’ a little slower so my dad can catch up

DODODODODODODOO

[fictionalreads]

9-1-1 Lone Star Season 4 Catch Up

Episode 11

Judd gonna be a granddaddy!😂 That whole conversation was a wild ride

Oh we get to see Marvin! He’s selfish. Could’ve just been a cameo and not a whole plotline

Oh she’s evil. It’s a ball and they didn’t mean to hit the ugly ass gnome.

Should’ve just let them have the ball.

Mateo. No do not pay that bail.

I’m with Judd. Wyatt doesn’t seem like firefighting is his thing. I wouldn’t make the call either. Woah I didn’t say he was soft Judd. You could’ve told him you wanted to see him on a ride along first or something.

Bad idea Nancy.

Damn. He died. Marvin did it himself, not you Mateo. BAD MATEO NO DRINKING

What the fuck am I watching? Oh he took the rap for Mateo and that’s why he owed him.

This is so weird. But I see why Marvin is a plotline now.

Episode 12

Oddly, I’ve seen this one.

Episode 13

Damn why is her tongue swelling so much.

Grace you still feeling some type of way? I’m not saying you can’t, I’m just saying if you don’t want your mama to know why maybe act more natural.

JUDD SAID HER VOICE WAS THE FIRST THING HE FELL IN LOVE WITH 😭😭♥️ I love them.

LMAO Owen is the other man. Yes he is freaking out.

God I love Judd, “Hey, you riding with us?”😂😂

LMAOOOO DID HE JUST POKE THAT MAN?!

EEEEEWWWWWW HE JUST BROKE HIS CHEST

Damn everybody husband going down. JUDD BETTER NOT GO DOWN

Oh shit she knew

THEY SINGING!! Ain’t nobody gonna get the doctor? The man woke up.

He probably poisoned himself.

Episode 14

Y’all trying too hard to blame her. I don’t believe it.

Paul. You are incredible. I love you.

I love Tommy but her storyline is kind of cringe. But Grace and Tommy together are in fact hilarious. Did he really just break up with her?

Paul gets the win again.

Owen you interfered. You don’t think he would feel some type of way?

HE WAS TRYING TO POISON HER!! OH SHIT IS SHE DYING FUCK OWEN

Episode 15

Y’all it feel like he was kidnapped or something.

Now how did you get knocked out?

Oh that’s sad Grace. She had to listen to that. I really thought the girl was gonna die.

Yeah that detective is an ass and not very good at his job. Oh kick his ass Grace, he did not just tell you to stick to answering the phone.

McGregor please go away

Awe shit Lexie died.

Tell Carlos. Don’t respond. Damnit Grace! CALL SOMEBODY ELSE NO GRACE AND WHY IS MCGREGOR JUST SITTING THERE CALMLY

SHE SWITCHED THE GLASS Smart Grace even if Judd still gonna kill you

He dying?

Episode 16

Tell them. Cause if you just die they’ll wonder.

That was not an answer to the boy’s question.

That guy is a creep, don’t talk to him kid.

Oh good the kid is safe. LOL Kids say the darnest things.

DAD JUDD IS THE CUTEST!! “What are y’all doing Thursday? Good y’all can babysit”

Get out Tommy

Tommy you don’t get to play dumb and be mad. The man called mayday and you ignored it and intentionally stayed it. I get your intentions, but you still put yourself at risk.

Tarlos is so cute

LMAO The reverend and Grace gonna go on a date if y’all don’t get ready.

Watch Grace and preacher man get into it on their behalf. 😂😂 I SAW IT COMING

“Get yo ass up Tommy”

Really Tommy? I mean the man didn’t have to go to HR BUT YOU DID IGNORE HIM

WYATT NOOOOOO I really hate that they did that to Wyatt just to make Tommy and Judd make up.

Episode 17

I think Judd is my favorite. From both shows. This is a new revelation for me.

Woah Carlos you have no from to talk. I don’t wanna get too political cause that’s not this blog but cops started out as a group that was meant to capture slaves so…

Nancy why you so invested?

NOOO THE BABY SAVE THE BABY

Judd don’t do this to my emotions. Oh no he lost function in his legs. I know people live full lives after, but it still sucks when you have something and lose it.

They’re showing Carlos’ dad too much and giving him a role in the wedding other than just being his dad. Nothing better happen to this man.

Judd I can’t believe you’re actually quitting.

Okay Owen do we really need the speech.

Owen. The man clearly had white wine, why did you fill his glass with red?

Ah shit. He got shot. HE DIED?! WHAT THE FUCK

Episode 18

What’s with the eyes Carlos?

Oh God he called him Tyler.

Shave Carlos. Usually I prefer men with facial hair but you just look greasy.

Of course the man had secrets. He was a Texas ranger.

The only upside to this episode so far is that it started doom and gloom which means it’ll be happy at the end.

Judd. Take the signals he’s sending you. He ain’t all that comfortable. Shit I sound like Judd when he’s talking.

This man said 2003 and my mind said “oh 2023, wait how did he make a video in October of 2023? It ain’t October yet and he died.”

Judd. Caregiving ain’t for you. He didn’t ask you to quit, that was your choice.

Oof. The airplane sound? Judd. My guy, my love (platonically cause you belong with Grace), you can’t do that.

Bad Carlos! Don’t hunt down people alone!

NANCY LOOKS SO GOOD MARJAN AND HER MAN LOOK CUTE TOGETHER

Did we know Paul was officiating? I feel like we did but it’s been a minute so… I forgot. 🤷‍♀️

Why is Marjan crying at Tommy singing? I mean it’s beautiful. But you okay sis?

No Owen is not ready.

Oh I liked that ending sequence a lot.

Miscellaneous

It’s been a while since I’ve sat down to watch this show so I’m doing one big post.

Vaguely I remember episode 13 being marketed by the Kendra drama, but I can’t remember if they talked about the McClain sisters singing. If they didn’t, missed opportunity.

TARLOS WEDDING

[guardian-angle22]

After that preview clip, I'm definitely thinking the wardrobe choices for Carlos this season have specifically been to make him look even more like Gabriel. a subtle little nod of what was to come for him.

In previous seasons, Carlos was usually wearing polos, t-shirts, and sweaters. All of a sudden this season he's wearing outfits like this:

Meanwhile this is what Gabriel wears in his appearances when not in uniform (he's in uniform in the last one but I wanted to have 4 gifs lmao):

Mmmhmm. I see you, wardrobe department. I see you.

[cowboytarlos]

“You argee with them” honey :C

[reyesstrand]

tk’s face when he’s waiting for the narcan to do it’s job….tk’s face when he’s feeling his fiancé’s ribs under his palms as he tries to keep his heart beating….gabriel watching and being hit with the realization of the ferocity with which his son is loved…..

[carlos-in-glasses]

Rhythms

120k, 17 chapters all written, E, updates on Sundays on Ao3.

TK swoons when he discovers a sentimental scrapbook full of notes he and Carlos have left for each other – but he also unearths a book of poems that closeted teen-Carlos wrote about his struggles, including a few dedicated to his high school crush. An adorably mortified Carlos recalls the stir he caused when he was published anonymously in the high school paper, and everything he went through to write his wedding vows for TK years later. With TK as a hype-man, maybe Carlos can embrace his creative side again.

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Chapter 1 - Love Heart: The day after TK and Carlos’ first wedding anniversary, TK is sent home from work sick. Back at the loft unexpectedly, he makes a surprising discovery about Carlos.

Chapter 2 - Club Can't Handle Me: In 2011, sixteen-year-old Carlos is both in the closet and in his high school’s wrestling team – and it’s all a bit too much. Perhaps against his better judgment, he turns to poetry and makes a decision that will change his life.

Chapter 3 - Crossroads: Daydreaming about his wedding vows mid-drive, Carlos gets pulled over for a traffic violation – and Gabriel isn’t happy. Reunited with TK, Carlos might be lost for words, but he finds another way to express his love and desire.

Chapter 4 - The Wrestler: Carlos’ poems are published – and he quickly learns there’s no putting the genie back into the bottle.

Chapter 5 - A Gay Fantasia: In the aftermath of being abducted by a serial killer, Carlos reflects on recent events and resumes work on his wedding vows.

Chapter 6 - La Tormenta: Carlos is devastated when Scott gets a girlfriend, and he finds himself in another snowballing situation.

Chapter 7 - Soulmates: When TK has a Huntington’s disease scare, Carlos finds he knows exactly what to say. But will it help him with his writer’s block when it comes to his wedding vows?

Chapter 8 - Man of Mystery: It’s the day of the Lake View High School Talent Show – and will the real Shadow Poet please stand up?

Chapter 9 - Crush: In 2011, it’s make or break for sixteen year old Carlos at the talent show. In 2024, TK becomes the hype man Carlos had needed over a decade ago.

Chapter 10 - From Behind: A couple of weeks before the wedding, Carlos is still working on his vows when a deeper rift develops between him and his dad. In 2012, seventeen year-old Carlos is spiraling after coming out to his parents.

Chapter 11 - The Other Wrestler: TK decides to lift Carlos’ spirits by learning how to wrestle.

Chapter 12 - Carlos Reyes Will Be Okay: At Gabriel’s funeral, Carlos regrets saying no to reading a poem in tribute – but during the wake, he finds himself under a whole new pressure. Later that night, he realizes the vows he’s worked so hard on for TK cannot be spoken yet.

Chapter 13 - The Closet: Despite some good news, Carlos ends up in the doghouse with his mom and with TK.

Chapter 14 - Once in a Blue Moon: Reeling from his confrontation with Andrea, Carlos seeks advice and admits a secret.

Chapter 15 - Raining on Prom Night: In May 2012, chaos erupts at Carlos’ senior prom.

Chapter 16 - Tyler Kennedy Strand: The wedding day arrives, and Carlos finally gets to recite his vows to TK.

Chapter 17 - Shadow Poet: Carlos attends his poetry reading with TK by his side and some important people in the audience – but will he actually perform this time?

“I was just remembering–” Carlos says, “The first time you stayed for a while after one of our hookups. It was, like, the third time we hooked up, I think. I asked if you wanted tea and cookies and you looked at me like I’d said the weirdest thing ever.”

TK’s exhausted, puffy face breaks into a dazzling grin. “You were being such a Boy Scout.”

“But then you said yes and you ate half the cookie jar.”

“You called me the Cookie Monster.”

“That was the first time I really made you laugh.”

“Tea came out my nose.”

“It was beautiful,” Carlos says, pausing then to qualify: “Your laugh.”

TK gazes up at him, his clear green eyes large and shining. “I can’t believe you remember that.”

“The first time you made me laugh was when we were dancing at the honky-tonk.”

“Hey!” TK swats his arm. “I was trying my best!”

“You were so goofy,” Carlos chides. “I just loved it. I loved you.”

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Thank you for the tags on this one @heartstringsduet @whatsintheboxmh @annoyingcloudearthquake @ladytessa74 @everlastingday @thisbuildinghasfeelings @henrygrass @iboatedhere & @alrightbuckaroo 💕

This Infinite Love | T, 32k - Three years after adopting TK’s little brother, the Strand Reyes family has settled into a happy life. But when Jonah gets sick and is devastated to miss his big class Christmas party, his extended family rallies together to throw him a holiday party he’ll never forget. Join Carlos, TK & Jonah as they celebrate the holidays, reflect on the life they’ve built as a family and navigate some big life decisions along the way. Read if you’re in the mood for: found family, Jonah, Tarlos as dads, chaotic six year old, angsty introspection, family that’s not just the picture that comes in the frame, Carlos passing on Gabriel’s memory, TK passing on Gwyn’s memory, Tarlos navigating fatherhood together and constantly choosing each other, holiday traditions, illicit donuts, Tarlos being sweet and adorable

You Give Me Fever… | E, 2.5k - TK’s plans for a sexy night celebrating their six month anniversary are derailed when he accidentally puts Carlos in an awkward position… 🌶️ Read if you’re in the mood for: crack fic, sex gone wrong, early boyfriends era Tarlos

Chain of Fools | E, 4k - Carlos and TK try handcuffs in the bedroom and they end up in an awkward position. Now with accompanying (nsfw) artwork by @whatsintheboxmh! Read if you’re in the mood for: crack fic, hot but funny sex, Tarlos being stupid together

Tu Corazón Es Mío (Your Heart Is Mine) | G, 2k - Three years after their wedding, Tarlos visits NYC and shares a moment of reflection on the same pier TK sat on the night after his overdose, thinking his life was over. With his husband by his side, TK takes a moment to reflect on his past and look to his future. Read if you’re in the mood for: angsty introspection, soft married Tarlos

All The Stars Are Closer | E, 12k - The Catan Crew heads to Galveston for Tarlos’s beach bachelor party and everyone’s letting loose, especially Carlos. But when a drunk Carlos disappears and the gang splits up to find him, TK worries about his ability to be a good husband. Surrounded by the love and support of his friends, he finds he’s stronger than he knows. Read if you’re in the mood for: screwball comedy, found family, soft desperately in love Tarlos

Préndelo (Turn it On) | E, 2k - During a hook up in the Camaro, Carlos goes after what he’s always wanted while TK continues to deny what he really wants. Read if you’re in the mood for: Camaro sex, quippy Tarlos, teasing Tarlos, hookup era, TK honking the Camaro’s horn with his ass

Static on the Wire | G, 2k - Marjan & Joe host Catan night, the crew surprises Paul with a promo party, TK fills Marj in on couples counseling and gets some reassurance from his best friend. Read if you’re in the mood for: Marjan & TK bestieism, sage advice from Marj, found family antics

That's The Way To My Heart | G, 4k - Tarlos babysits four-year-old Charlie Ryder. While TK is preoccupied with her care, Carlos makes sure TK is cared for too. Read if you’re in the mood for: Tarlos dads feel, chaotic four year old

Muñekita (baby doll) | T, 2k - When a song comes on the Camaro’s stereo, TK is all too excited to enthusiastically dance and sing along, and Carlos is all too excited to tease his husband about it. Read if you’re in the mood for: Tarlos husbands era, Reyes family, Tarlos being sweet, teasing Carlos

The Wonder of It | E, 30k - My collab with @carlos-in-glasses & @ladytessa74 wherein we explore how Carlos might reach a place where he reevaluates his feelings about becoming a father. In my chapter Carlos surprises TK with a trip to a Canadian mountain resort for his 31st birthday where he comes to some realizations about the vastness of nature and unpredictability of this one beautiful life. Read if you’re in the mood for: Angsty introspection, soft married sex, vacation vibes, comedy, found family, insight into Carlos’s thoughts upon potentially becoming a dad.

Love Of My Life …Pain In My Ass! | M, 2k - TK gets an impulse ass tattoo and Carlos has a lot of thoughts and feelings about it. Inspired by this rewatch poll. Read if you’re in the mood for: crack fic, Carlos having a meltdown, TK being a little shit, Paul rolling his eyes, Mateo being adorable

love in a series of bursts & inches | G, 35k - Marjan & TK friendship fic!!! Tarlos is preparing to host Marjan and her parents for a celebratory dinner at the loft, where Marjan’s parents will be meeting Joe for the first time. Over the night before and morning of the dinner, both TK and Marjan reflect on the past four years in Austin, and the time they’ve spent together building a bond as found family. Beautiful accompanying artwork by @whatsintheboxmh Read if you’re in the mood for: found family vibes, TK backstory, Marjan backstory, Carlos and Marjan bonding over their similar but different childhoods, Lou Two riding a Roomba while “Ridin’ Dirty” plays

I say a prayer with every heartbeat | G, 526 - The night after TK's confession at the police precinct, Carlos sits on the edge of his bed and thinks about the world he'd seen in those green eyes. Read if you’re in the mood for: angsty introspection, hookup era Tarlos, poetry

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