#Laura Hobson

[greenapricot]

Title: The Names of All the Wind - Chapter 9 Author: greenapricot Fandom: Lewis Characters: Robbie Lewis, James Hathaway, Laura Hobson Pairing: James Hathaway/Robbie Lewis Rating: Teen Word count: 2209 Chapter 9 of 9 (fic now complete!) Warnings: None

“I sort of—” Robbie takes a sip of his pint, glances at Laura, then at the ducks swimming against the current. He’s unsure how to explain James to himself, let alone to Laura; how they fit without even trying, how they had been literally drawn to each other, how there is more between them than their unintentionally formed mystic connection. He’s smiling again just thinking about it, smiling still. Simple is probably best. “I met someone while I was there.” His face goes hot as the words leave his mouth.

“Did you now?” Laura raises an eyebrow salaciously, grinning at him over the rim of her glass as she sips her gin and tonic. She is having far too much fun with this, but Robbie can’t even muster the scowl her tone deserves. His smile keeps breaking through.

“Not like that.”

“No shame in a little holiday romance.”

He shakes his head. “No, I mean— It’s more than a holiday romance.”

“Is it now?” Her grin widens.

The Names of All the Wind - Chapter 9 on Ao3

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Heartbreaking dialogues from the Morseverse

Some of the shortest dialogues in the Morseverse shows are the most heartbreaking.

From the Endeavour finale (Exeunt) we have

Thursday: You'll keep an eye? Morse: Always.

And then from the IM finale (The Remorseful Day), there is that iconic scene where Lewis kisses Morse's body on the forehead and whispers "Goodbye, Sir" before walking away.

Finally, in the Lewis finale (What Lies Tangled), it is Laura Hobson who packs more emotional punch into her 5 minutes than the rest of the 85 minutes put together.

Lewis: Ow!

Hathaway: Well I think um I'll leave you guys to get on with it.

Lewis: What was that for?

Hobson: For putting yourself in harm's way.

A bare minute later, comes the suckerpunch - "Like Morse?"

And then, upon Maddox coming back in to call Lewis...

Hobson: Go. Be brilliant.

[robbieandlaurafan2020]

[thingummies-and-whatsits]

Lewis Fic Recs: Happy Birthday

In honor of Robbie's birthday. As usual, please feel free to add more fics to the list!

Picture Perfect by wendymr

1,369 Words, Gen, Rated G, No Archive Warnings Apply James gifts Robbie a digital picture frame filled with family photos he hasn't brought out of storage in ages, but Robbie notices something is missing. A heartwarming fic that showcases James' quiet, unspoken thoughtfulness and sentimentality. Gen with the slightest hint of shippy-ness.

A Day of Significance by Willowbrooke

300 Words, Gen, Rated G, No Archive Warnings Apply Triple Drabble. Everyone seems to have forgotten Robbie's birthday—even his daughter and sergeant. With his age weighing on his mind, Robbie braces himself for a lonely night at home, only to find a surprise waiting there for him.

Mixtape (series) by MistressKat

2,173 Words, James/Robbie, Rated G-T, No Archive Warnings Apply Series. James gives Robbie a selection of music for his birthday, expecting he wont pay close attention to the lyrics. Robbie, of course, observes far more than he initially lets on, and invites James round for dinner.

The Gift of A Blue Silk Ribbon by owlbsurfinbird

2,595 Words, James/Robbie, Rated M, No Archive Warnings Apply Robbie mentions that he liked what Laura had done for his birthday the previous year, so James goes to Laura for advice. Laura may or may not take some liberty with her answer. The results is aseduction that is equal parts scorching heat and endearing embarrassment.

Cause for Celebration by lamardeuse

2,391 Words, James/Robbie, Rated M, No Archive Warnings Apply Established relationship. Part of a series, but can be read as a standalone. Early on in their relationship, Robbie struggles with the need for them to keep their relationship quiet and the disappointment in James' eyes when discretion forces them to limit their public celebration of Robbie's birthday.

The Case of the Missing Macchiato by wendymr

2,138 Words, Gen, pre-James/Robbie, Rated G, No Archive Warnings Apply It's just a macchiato, James thinks. And a pint or pub meal after work. A small tradition they'd formed over the years to celebrate his birthday. But this year, the coffee—and Lewis—are nowhere to be seen all day. Exquisitely written hurt/comfort.

The Best Present by stormonmyskin

3,996 Words, James/Robbie, Rated T, No Archive Warnings Apply Robbie finds himself noticing things about his sergeant—especially when James expects not to have anyone do nice things for him—and resolves to celebrate his birthday properly. Robbie's gentle protectiveness is just wonderful in this.

You Say It's Your Birthday by paperscribe

2,792 Words, James/Robbie, Rated T, No Archive Warnings Apply When James says he's planning to spend the day reading, Robbie decides to take James out for his birthday. But his attempts at baking a cake and choosing a concert don't go as planned.

Surprise! An Ethical Dilemma by owlbsurfinbird

1,012 Words, Gen, Rated G, No Archive Warnings Appy Robbie has always hated lying. And now he's about to lie to the man who, all those years ago, he'd told there had to be absolute honesty between them or they'd call it a day—even if it were for a good cause.

Unsuitable Gifts by sasha1600

100 Words, Gen, Rated G, No Archive Warnings Apply Drabble. Lizzie can't believe her eyes when she notices the birthday gift left on her boss's desk. A short and sweet outsider pov, that hints at what lies underneath James' crisp black suits.

Fortune comes in threes by tabitha6

6,287 Words, James/Laura/Robbie, Rated T, No Archive Warnings Apply Established Relationship. Robbie cooks a romantic dinner for Laura's birthday. This captures the relationship between the three of them so beautifully, with all the comfortable intimacy and domesticity between them, and just the right amount of cheeky teasing, sexual tension, and bittersweet memories of the past for seasoning. Plus bonus cheese-related puns!

[gayness-and-mayhem]

I'm in the middle of my dissertation and it's due like, next week but I can't stop thinking about Laura Hobson.

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It's important! And more than 10 is absolutely alright.

All the usual suspects from my fave mystery shows, plus ACGAS and L.M. Montgomery.

See the tags.

Name ten female characters you like, you get zapped if it's jsut a male character you call a babygirl or other feminine nicknames because I can't see people calling Lestat coquette again

[greenapricot]

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Summary:

It is the early 1990s. Morse and Lewis catch a case at a council estate during the school Christmas holidays. They find little to base their investigations on, but Lewis makes a sort-of pen pal whom he finally identifies a quarter of a century later.

[robbieandlaurafan2020]

10 years tomorrow!  Happy anniversary to my OTP!  <3

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Laura’s face - it’s as if she is saying “stop pretending already, Robbie! Either you are in love with him or you have pretty much adopted him. Whichever it is, can you stop acting like he is just a colleague?” 🙄🙄🙄

[thingummies-and-whatsits]

Lewis Fic Recs: From the Outside

Stories told from an outsider point of view. As usual, please feel free to add fics to the list!

Initiation Rite by divingforstones

1,454 Words, James/Robbie, Rated G, No Archive Warnings Apply Gurdip pov. Gurdip warns off a new recruit from an ill-advised prank, and considers the loyalty and protectiveness between DI and bagman. This fic gives Gurdip such a strong voice of his own, and his thoughtful observations add so much poignancy to each small moment between the other two.

Band Practice by Hekate1308

1,521 Words, James/Robbie, Rated G, No Archive Warnings Apply Outsider POV. James' band members observe their guitar player over the years, and notice a thing or two when his DI starts to show up at concerts. The quiet, observant affection that they show for James is quite heartwarming, as is the affectionate banter amongst themselves.

Friendship by Barcardivodka

1,194 Words, Gen, Rated G, No Archive Warnings Apply Laura pov. While she and Robbie help James through quitting smoking, Laura muses on their friendship. There's just so much understated care in this fic, and it's interesting to see the ways in which Laura's impressions of the other two have changed over time.

Chaperone by wendymr

100 Words, James/Robbie, Rated G, No Archive Warnings Apply Laura pov. It's obvious to her, even if they still haven't figured it out yet. In which Laura is all of us.

His Other Half by greenapricot

3,119 Words, James/Robbie, background Laura/Jean, Rated T, No Archive Warnings Apply Laura pov. Five times Laura suspected there was something going on between Robbie and James. A mix of lighthearted and more serious moments, all of which are more revealing than either detective realizes. Laura has a sharp eye for the nuances of their body language, and a delightful talent for throwing them off balance. Plus her relationship with Jean is an extra treat.

Innocent Fun by wendymr

1,506 Words, James/Robbie, Rated G, No Archive Warnings Apply Laura & Jean pov. Part 2 of a series, but can be read as a standalone. Laura and Jean go out for drinks and Jean collects on a bet. The banter and friendship between them is just delicious—and dangerous once they start plotting. Robbie and James have no idea what they're in for.

Complicity by divingforstones

4,127 Words, James/Robbie, Rated G, No Archive Warnings Apply Laura & Jean pov. Angst with a happy ending. When noble intentions and self-doubt get in the way of Robbie and James' mutual feelings for each other, Laura and Jean conspire to force some sense into them. The repressed pain and emotional divide between the two detectives is heartbreaking, but all too believable.

Filling In the Blanks by wendymr

3,439 Words, Gen, Rated G, No Archive Warnings Apply Lyn pov. Lyn asks to meet with James, alone, to talk about Monkford, and begins to understand what exactly went into making his arrest. Lyn is as sharply observant as her father, and this fic does a great job adding depth to her character and exploring how she deals with her own grief at her mother's death.

Never Dull For Long by loves_books

2,288 Words, unrequited James/Robbie, Laura/Robbie, Rated T, No Archive Warnings Apply Lizzie pov. During a stakeout, Lizzie contemplates the life of a detective, and worries about her DI. Lizzie's protectiveness, and the growing friendship between her and James, are a balm against the heartbreak of watching a pining James agree to act as Robbie's best man when he marries Laura.

Unexpected Evidence by grenapricot

941 Words, James/Robbie, Rated G, No Archive Warnings Apply Lizzie pov. Lizzie overhears a quiet moment between her bosses and suddenly a great many things makes sense. Lizzie is so perceptive and observant in this, and it's heartwarming to see the level of quiet understanding and communication that has developed between her and James.

I Really Don't Understand People Sometimes by Somniare

3,338 Words, James/Robbie, Rated T, No Archive Warnings Apply Monty pov. A worried Monty has had enough. Robbie is increasingly out of sorts and working late, and James hasn’t spent an evening there in ages. But what can a cat do to fix things? Monty's voice is a perfectly catlike combination of affection and selfishness.

Cat's-Eye by Hyarrowen

1,714 Words, James/Robbie, Rated T, No Archive Warnings Apply Monty pov. Monty could never understand why James went home in the evening, when even a dog could figure out that both men wanted him to stay. Eventually, he decides to give them some encouragement. Unsurprisingly, Monty shows more emotional intelligence than his pair of oblivious humans in this fic.

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This is just perfect. How I wish the original IM show had skipped all the in-between pathologists and gone straight from Max to Laura upon his retirement. And perhaps given us a few scenes with both of them together, taking on Morse while Lewis tries to smother his appreciative grins in the background.

Our old friend…

[newyorkthegoldenage]

When legendary performer Josephine Baker and her party were refused food service at the Stork Club on October 16, 1951, the NAACP organized a picket line in front of the chic night spot. Seen on October 22 are Bessie Buchanan, Baker's personal secretary; Laura Z. Hobson, author of "Gentleman's Agreement, a novel about anti-Semitism; and Walter White, executive secretary of the NAACP.

Photo: Marty Lederhandler for the AP

[greenapricot]

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Wait - I have to spy on my boss' call to his (maybe) love interest

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Robbie’s incinerated cheese pasta-bake!

We’ve already explored Lewis’s domestic challenges, but can we discuss Dr. Laura’s face here? I think the last time she looked this horrified she was being buried alive.