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Scared to be lonely(Reciprocated)-Holmesbury fanfic

Enola paces back and forth wondering what she should wear for the ball. Usually she never cares what she wears, but this time she knew that something in her wanted to impress a special someone

'Hmm, maybe I should wear I black dress, she says while throwing clothes out of her wardrobe, No it will make me look like a widow' she says while throwing that dress all the way to the other side of the room

'Maybe I should wear this white dress' she says suggests to herself. 'No, he saw me in a white dress last time'

Then an idea strikes up in her mind. She quickly rushes out of the room, grabbing some money and a painting on the way out the house

She quickly gets onto her bike and rushes to the tailor's. She leaves her bike outside the shop.

'Why hello Enola, or should I say miss Holmes ?' A lady in a gown says

'Hello to you too Amelia, and to awnser your question, Enola' Enola says. 'What can I do for you, young lady?' Amelia asks while putting back some needles into a box.

'Well I would like to ask for a favour, Enola says. 'Anything you would desire, after you basically saved my life, Go on, spill' Amelia says

'I would like you to make me a dress, a dress that resembles the chrysanthemums in this picture, well colour wise' Enola says

'Ohh, trying to impress someone ?, cause chrysanthemums are a really romantic colour' Amelia teases

A faint trace of blush appears on Enola's Face, and Amelia chuckles, 'Maybe I might be trying to impress someone' Enola says

'Mysterious and Bold, great personality for a detective' Amelia says

'Thank you, So will you do it?' Enola asks.

'Of course I will, after all, you're my favourite detective in town' Amelia says

'Oh thank you so much Amelia, you really are the best' Enola says while hugging Amelia

'Anytime, so come pick it up at 5' Amelia says while reciprocating the hug, 'Now you best be going, I'm sure you have much more important things to do' Amelia says while ushering her away

...

Now in Enola's pov

It's been 7 hours since I was at Amelia's, and I'm now on my way to collect my dress. I'll admit, I'm a bit too anxious to see the dress.

I told Sherlock that i've been invited to a ball and he soon arranged me a carriage. Though I didn't see why it was important for me to arrive in a carraige, like those high headed maiden

I arrive at Amelia's and gently knock at the door, i hear a voice saying " Come in Enola". I really do not know how she anticipated my arrival at this exact moment.

I enter the room and I see Amelia making some last minute changes on what seems to be my dress

'Aaaand done, what do you think enola, did dazzle the detective?

Amelia moves away from the mannequin holding my dress. I look at my dress and I am unable to take my eyes off of it. It is the exact definition of Gorgeous, it is so beautiful, that I would like to wear it forever.

It is Red and Orange blended together to form something that's just out of this world. It is a long flowy dress, unlike the bouncy dresses that most women wear. It's sleeves are on the shoulders, that makes it seem so much modern and outgoing.

'Amelia, this is beautiful, it's like nothing I've ever seen and believe me I've seen everything. I don't really know how I'll repay you' I manage to say

'Glad you like it. Now if I recall, you're supposed to be somewhere younglady' Amelia says.'Now go along, or you'll be late'

I thank Amelia one more time before I go into the changing rooms and put on this magnificent dress. I rush outside and get into the carraige

...

Inside the carraige, I'm feeling really overwhelmed, excited and happy, happy because I'm meeting my first friend

I don't know how he'll reacr, because I'm sure that he knew I wasn't going to come. Even I'm surprised that I decided to come

The carraige stops and we are now outside Basilweather Manor

I step out of the carriage and look at the house, which is housing a lot of guests at the moment

I walk to the door and enter the door. I see lots of people who are obviously nobles, I also notice lady Basilweather chatting with some lady and her daughter

I walk in the places where it is densely crowded and notice Tewkesbury walking towards his mother and greeting the mother and the daughter.

I stop staring and notice Tewkesbury's uncle, who I never the name of and head towards him.

I politely greet him and he replies while we talk, when I ask

'I know it might be rude to adk, but why was the ball thrown, most balls are thrown for a readon and l really do not know why as to why this one was thrown'

'Well in case you didn't know, Lady Basilweather is looking for a suitor for her son, so he can settle down'

Those very words hit me like a thousand needles to the heart, and I immediately want to leave when tewksbury comes over , I quickly fake a smile

He smiles brightly at me and I nearly forget what I was just informed about. I lose myself in his smile and I immediately smile, genuinely

Tewksbury's uncle leaves and Tewksbury comes over

'I thought you wouldn't notice me, in this massive party' I say breaking the silence

'Well how couldn't I notice you in that dress and I must say, it really suits you, is that a chrysanthemums colour ?' he says

I smile at his compliment

'But anyway, Enola Holmes, I didn't expect you to come, what I mean is I didn't think you'd accept my invitation' Tewksbury says

'Well how can I refuse my dearest Nicompoop' I say grinning

'Do you really mean that ?' He says while looking at me eagerly

'No' I say

We both laugh and he grabs my hand

'I really missed you, you know I really did, I've actually been wanting to ask you something' he says nervously

'You know you can tell me anything, after all we basically survived a night in the wilderness together' I joke

He laughs and I join him and he begins to say something when the girl who was talking to lady Tewksbury comes over

she basically glides over here and stands next to Tewksbury and hooks her hand around his

I feel a burning in my chest and and I instantly hate her

Tewksbury looks disappointed and uncomfortable

'Oh tewks, you haven't introduced me to your friend here' She says

'Enola this is Mildred, Mildred this is Enola' He says

'Oh' is all she says

'Anyway, if you didn't know I am Lady Mildred, Dame of Marymore in case you didn't know' She says

'By the way, tewks, your mother is expecting us for a very important announcement' She says while pulling Tewksbury with her

'Oh in that case, Enola please come, after all, you're my closest friend' He says

I remember his uncles words and decide to abstain

'I think I'd be best if I didn't come' I say coldly. I leave before he even has time to reply

I hold back the tears till I'm outside. I let the floodgates open. I spot Tewksbury's treehouse and I climb into it.

I sit against the wall of the treehouse and gaze into the stars.

After what feels like an hour, I feel the side beside me dip. I look and I see Tewksbury

'Hey, so this is where you've been hiding this whole time' He says

'I just came for some fresh air, I was awkwardly out of place' my voice croaks after crying for all that time

'Wait have you been crying' he asks me me concernedly

I don't awnser

'Enola what's wrong , first you leave the part and now you're crying, please tell me' He says looking into my eyes

'Oh ISN'T OBVIOUS, THE ONLY REASON WHY I CAME TO THIS STUPID BALL WAS TO SEE YOU, THEN YOUR UNCLE TELLS ME THAT YOUR MOTHER IS GETTING YOU MARRIED AND TO TOP THINGS OFF, THAT ANNOYING CRAWLY WHO IS OBVIOUSLY YOUR FIANCE COMES AND RUBS IN MY FACE, AND YOU THINK THAT I WOULDNT BE JEALOUS, WHEN I HAVE FALLEN FOR YOU ALEEADY' I shout

Tewksbury looks at me in shock, then amusement, and I immediately feel embarrassed about my outburst

'You know you're cute when you're angry, but you're even cuter when you're embarrassed' He says

i prepare to speak when I feel his lips on mine. He kisses me and I stand in shock. I decide to kiss him back with equal passion. He hold both my hands and and I can't help but smile into the kiss

We break apart and our foreheads touch.

'You know I've always wanted to do that' Tewksbury says while breathing heavily

'But why didn't you' I ask

'Because I was afriad, afraid that you , wait please don't laugh, I was afraid that you might reject me' He says

I laugh teasingly and he pouts

' Lord Tewkesbury, marquis of Basilweather, is afraid of being rejected' I say teasingly

'Yeah, by the firrce detective, Enola holmes' He says

'Hmm fair enough. but what about your alliance with Mildred, Dame of snobbishness'

'Well she is certainly not my fiance and not my type, the only person my heart beats for is yours ' He says sincerely

'By the way, what did you want to ask me? I say

"I was wondering if you could be my girlfriend' He asks nervously

I decide to tease him

'Not a bad offer, in fact not a bad idea' I say

He shakes his head chuckling

'Why are you so-

'Mysterious' I finish for him

'Enola you're a girl after my heart' Tewksbury says

'In that case what am I after now? I say while getting closer to him

He just smiles and I point to his lips

'I forgot that you are really bold somet-

He doesn't finish as I shut him up with a kiss. This time its more magical that the first time and we kiss for a long time .I break the kiss and say

'Well, i'm always direct'

and he pulls me back into the kiss where we have no care for anything in the world except for what was happening right now

...

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Top 13 Venture Bros Episodes!

In honor of it’s recent passing I take a look at the best episodes of easily one of the best adult animated, or animated period, shows ever and one of my faviorites. Join me as I look back on Grand Galactic High  Inquistors, Venturestiens, ninja filled first dates, Noir, super science garage sales and much more under the cut, and GO TEAM VENTURE!

As I said in the teaser.. the Venture Bros is one of my favorite shows of all time. Starting way back in 2003, the show created by Jackson “Christopher Mculloch” Publick and from mid season 1 onwards cowritten, plotted and what have you by his best friend and creative soulmate Doc Hammer, the show enjoyed a healthy 17 year run on adult swim, making it the longest standing show and despite the years of hiatuses between episodes it’s most popular till Rick and Morty came around. The show endured through changing trends in animation, network shifts and scabies until it’s recently announced, though apparently having happened months ago, cancellation.  I watched the show from the start, sneaking it as a boy and by my teen years watching it every week online through Adult Swim’s website and lapping up every episode, becoming a huge fan in the process and continuing my huge love of the series through the rest of it’s life, breifly forgetting to watch season 6 but getting back to it weekly for the 7th, and currently unless adult swim does indeed find a way to bring it back, final season. This show has been a part of my life since it started, and a part of me for slightly less long: it informed my sense of humor, probably informed my comics taste in ragtag groups consiting of lesser known characters, and informed me david bowie existed for which my life will ever be better.  It was a part of me and while I gave it a breif memorial earlier I felt after my long content hiatus due to my moven to another room, and for the 1 of you reading this who reads my amphibia weekly coverage it’ll be back shortly, that honoring a show that gave me so much and made me who I am, in a good way I know i’m kind of a mess so that statment could be seen as a threat in some states, by diving into my faviorite episodes of it and the ones I honeslty consider i’ts finest half hours.. or hours in two cases but we’ll get to that. 

For now it’s time to have your ro-bo pour you a red mocho cooler, slap on your vintage batman mask, and eat some pennies quizboys, this is my top 13 venture bros episodes. Pitter Patter!

13. It Happening One Night (Season 6, Episode 6) 

Season 6 had a huge burst of fresh energy and ideas: Doc and Jackson moved the show to New York for a number of reasons: To shake things up, because they lived there and thus could inject the energy of a city they loved in and because one of the series biggets inspriations is marvel comics, as seen by the sheer number of marvel parodies and homages in comparison to dc or other superhero outlets, so having New York be the big hub for superhero and villian activity in the ventureverse was a no brainer. This also moved the ventures from an isolated corner of the Ventureverse on their old compound, which burned down in the gargantua 2 special, right into the heart of it, bringing in tons of new characters to the already large cast. Not only that but it thrust our heroes and villian protaganists both into new and intresting situations: Doctor Venture was suddenly rich and running his own think tank with white and billy. Dean was going to college, Hank found a love intrest in Serena, more on that obviously in a second, Brock returned to the team proper as bodyguard once more, while the Monarch grappled with both his father being a hero and his wife being promoted and their marraige hitting choppy waters. It had great new characters like warina and serena, brought fan faviorite brown widow in if not as much as i’d like frankly, but there’s always room for nathan fillion, and freshened things up a bit.  Granted one of Venture Bros biggest strengths was it didn’t have the rigid status quo, or entire lack of any continuity a lot of animated shows at the time and even now have, that things changed and evolved and the universe was dense as it was wonderful. But here instead of just moving the pieces around the board and maybe slapping on some new coats of pait, they threw the board up and put the pieces on an enitrley new one. However all this experimentation did nick the show a little: while it was a step up from the rather standard outside of Dean’s plot Season 5 (which not concendtially is the only season not represented here), it also felt like the plots were a bit looser and some characters like Dermott and Dr. Orpheous, one of whom had a huge untouched subplot and the other who was a beloved fan faviorite and fixture of the show since season 1, got left out all together. It was a decent season it just felt lacking at times, and the Monarch and Shielda’s relationship disolving wasn’t at all fun to watch and thankfully got resolved next season. And that was the other problem: Due to wanting to give their big epic finale the room it needed and only having 8 episodes to work with due to the special, they had to move it to next season which meant it just sorta.. ended with most things left unresolved till season 7. Thankfully for me I didn’t get around to watching this season till close to 7, but for everyone else they had to wait YEARS for a proper resolution. It was  a mixed bag of a season, the mass changes leading to growing pains, but it had it’s moments. And naturally our one season 6 representivie here is it’s finest. 

It Happening One Night juggles two diffrent but equally awesome plots. In the first Hank goes on his first date with Serena, their new next door neighbor and daughter of big villain in town, new councilman and combination of kingpin and tobias whale, Wide Whale. Serena was one of the best additions to the series, voiced by a game Cristini Miloti, she’s a no nonsense girl with a sharp tounge, an annoyance with her father and his number 2 rocko’s overprotectivness of her and gills and meshes well with hank: Her no nonsense and more down to earth attitude compliments his up int he clouds weirdness and lack of reality really well and the two were cute together. Were... while they’d do.. things I did not like.. with her character next season, for this one she’s great and a fine addition and it was nice to give one of the boys a proper love interest, while also having her be her own person. Sure all her plots centered around hank.. but she still felt like a fully realized addition to the cast and given this was over a decade in with so many great members it wasn’t an easy task.  The date is paticuarlly hank as he has a carraige (his air car) ready, has dean chauffer them, has Billy and White show up as street toughs to challenge him to a dance off and dinner is at a ninja themed restraunt Dean’s friend Jared, aka brown widow, works at. It’s really adorable and charming stuff, and the two genuinely bond, and Hank gets some good character stuff. He genuinely worries Serena is only intrested to piss off her dad.. but fins she likes him for who he is: his charm, his lack of fear, and the fact he went so far for a romantic gesture he had his friends dress up as street toughs, or the hank venture idea of one anyway, and get into a dance off just to impress. her. it’s really good stuff. The Ninja themed restraunt is also both hilarious and apparently a very real thing the creators actually toned down. I’m unsuprised by all of this. The two also dodge their bodyguards, Brock and Rocco and share a romantic kiss underwater leading to the above. It’s a really good plot and the easy reason why I put it on here and defintely a review cantidate.  The other plot however is just pure comedy and invention. While the Monarch works on his plan to use his dad’s blue morpho guise to take out the other arches on his way to venture, Venture is plauged by the utterly bizzare and utterly delightful Doom Factory: A combination of Andy Warhol and his hangers on and the legion of doom... yes this actually happened. While I know nothing of Warhol and thus a lot of it flew over my head, it’s made up for by the sheer joyous lunacy of having the art school version of the legion of doom arch rusty by invading his house, throwing a party and taking various pictures of him in his underwear. The one mistep of the episode is them getting blown up at the end despite being great, but their one apperance was a treat, and it was such a great and bizzarely speific parody I couldn’t help but love it. It was a good night indeed. 

12. Tag Sale, You’re It! (Season 1, Episode 6 (10 in airing order) Season 1 of The Venture Bros is a bit rocky. It’s not unusual for season 1′s but it’s understandable, espcesially now i’ve read Go Team Venture!: The Art of the Venture Bros, the art book for the series as well as a full on making of for seasons 1-6, and know the team was under immense crunch to get the season done and is likely the reason every season after had a few years between them. But yeah at the start the series was more of a broad comedy, with the characters being the simiplest versions of their characters, the boys in paticular only having “jock and nerd” as things that defined them as seperate people early on and it took a bit for things to come together. However things really started to crystalize into what the show would truly be with two episodes. One we’ll get to later but the other is this one: Tag Sale Your It.  Tag Sale started one of my faviorite recurring themes for the series: Venture Compound Episodes. Basically their episodes where a huge pile of the shows cast get together at the venture compound for whatever reason and chaos, great jokes and great worldbuilding inveitbly insues. It’s good stuff. And it’s usually centerted around a great concept.  In this case all the villians and heroes of the world are gathering at the Venture Compound for of all things, a Garage Sale. Or Tag Sale as it’s called in the title or Yard Sale as Venutre himself calls it. In order to make a quick buck and get rid of some of his dad’s excess scientific wonders, Rusty’s sellling them off to whatever weirdo wants em. it’s an utterly hilarious concept, with Brock complaning about the security risk and the fact Doc is entirely convinced this won’t go horribly wrong despite the fact he has a bargin bin for death rays, one of my faviorite gags of the episode. But there’s still plenty of sense here too: There’s what i’m presuming are OSI agents on standbye, who also screen the various villians to have them check their weapons. 

The episode also opens the cast up considerably introducing Phantom Limb, and fleshing out Billy and Pete, as well as being the episode where two of the casts standouts came into their own as 21 and 24 go off on their own misadventur where 21 uses the monarchs money to buy what turns out ot bea non working lightsaber and tries to fight brock in one of the best scenes of the episode.  Speaking of the Monarch, . The Monarch himself is there to cause miscihief, as usual, as well as have his minons buy him some stuff because he’s not going to miss a bargin, and finds himself struggling to get his hate boner up in a neat subplot, eventually acheiving it even if it gets him stuck to the celing However the other two subplots really shine. Orpheous in a micro plot, and after yelling at Dr. Venture for trying to sell the weed wacker he borrowed from Oprheous, tries to get his own nemisis, a thread that would continue at the end of the season and into the next, having a ghost slap the monarch ot try and get him to become Orpheous arch and telling various villians he’s blasting who they can blame if they want to swear vegnance. It’s short but really funny.  The other however is my faviorite and the plot that really set up hank’s bizzarely and uniquely him personality, which would be expanded on more as the show went on. Annoyed that their dad is selling their old things and getting the money, Hank decides to get him and Dean a piece of the action and sets up his own grinder and lemonade stand, Hank Co, starting the sparkling runner of his bizzare personal buisness, and while the lemonade stand is standard kids stuff, the added oddly specific addition of grinders is what makes it hank as is his oddly agreesive managment style. Dean ends up working for him alongside HELPEr, while Dean awkwardly talks up Orpheous daughter triana. More on that whole thing in a later entry, with Triana joining in. It’s just a fun side bit that ends hilariously as, when the sale cascades into an orgy of violence as it was always destined to, the rest of the team book it while Hank definatly refuses to get knocked down before a shoe hits him. 

IT’s a damn fun time that sets up the backbone of the show’s universe. Nuff Said. 

11. Pinstripes and Poltergeists (Season 4, Episode 8)  Season 4 is easily my faviorite season hands down, and in my opinion the best, in part helped by the fact it’s the longest and thus had the most time to work on it. Like season 6, if on a smaller scale, it threw up the table. While Season 2 and 3 had status quo changes, the Monarch being on his own without the guild or dr girlfriend and then the newly married couple being forced to arch eleswhere this one had probably the biggets shakeups: Brock Sampson left team venture, and was MIA for all but two episodes of the first half, Sgt. Hatred took over as boydguard a move that wasn’t one of there best as while Hatred could be funny at times.. replacing one of the show’s most beloved and most iconic characters with a reformed pedophile who fans already didn’t like all that much in season 3 wasn’t one of Jackson and Doc’s smarter moves let’s be honest. Again he has his moments, but he just wasn’t as compelling or well fleshed out as the rest of hte main cast, helper included.  The other big swing, one admitted in the making of art book that was an intentional risk, was killing off 24, half of the beloved buddy duo of 21  and 24. However this one paid off way better, as 21, while still a husky dork who loves his crappy job, reinvented himself in the wake of hte tragedy, turning a lot of his blubber into muscle (And I say that as a chub myself, so relax), and becoming the badass drill seargent of the cocoon.  But both big changes expertly dovetailed into this episode which explains where brock was after the premiere. The ball gets rolling when the Monarch goes to see Monstroso, a great addition to the series and the sum of all evil lawyer jokes, a lawyer in a pinstripe suit and small devil hood who makes deals with other supervillians, in this case to buy up part of the venture compound to take it from Rusty.   Naturally making a deal with a lawyer super villian who dresses like the devil, every bit of that sentence a red flag, goes poorly. As Shiela points out in one of the series best lines as she berates her husband’s terrible decision making “Monstro’s a lawyer that’s also a super villian. That’s like a shark with a rocket launcher strapped to his head, and the monstroso plans to take the monarch’s stuff as well. It falls to 21 to stop him and 21 is on the venture compound to find our missiing sampson and get answers on who killed his best friend, whose also following him around possibly as a ghost/hallucination.  Speaking of Brock, when exploring a shack on the edge of the property to use it for stuff, Rusty finds instead the base for SPHINX, consiting of Hunter Gathers (Who I hope gets to retransition someday), gay icon Shore Leave, and Brock Himself. Turns out Brocks literally been right there, SPHINX Just needed to stay secret and the pain of not being able to see the boys has seriously hurt brock. And naturally this deal will impact spinix, so they send brock to deal with it.  This leads to the best part of the episode as the above episode gets a callback as 21 challenges brock to a fight.. and to show how far he’s come, instead of becoming a bloody pile on the lawn, fights EVENELY with brock freaking sampson. After it’s confirmed brock has nothing to do with it and 21 and him have wiggle room to operate, the two go after monstroso who next we see needs heart surgery so mission acomplished. This episode is light on jokes, apart from a great one where rusty tells the boys everything before mindwiping them, but good on character stuffs as we find out where Brocks been, meet some good new supporting cast and see just how far 21′s come, and close out the first half of a stellar season iwth a great scene of Brock eating cereal, finally allowed to be part of his family again.

10. Viva Los Muertos! (Season 2, Episode 11)  Season 2 was easily where the show hit it’s stride. While Season 1 is going through growing pains Season 2 has all the setup, half planned ideas and what not mostly out of the way to just focus on building up the world, and characters as well as playing around with things and having the first instance of the show’s refusal to have a set status quo by having the Monarch’s breakup iwth Shiela stick until the end of the season. More on that later. However some experimentation still happened as something that would likely NEVER happen from this point on happened.  See the Venture Bros is very much Jackson and Doc’s baby. While Jackson created it, Doc because just as important and the two share one giant geeky brain. WHile they may argue on some things, the two still agree on most stuff and thus the project has their unified vision of this weirdly specific superhero universe that’s mainly focused on what would be prehriay characters leftover from a one time genre experiment and supervillians. While the staff on the show clearly enjoyed working on it far as I can tell an dare celebrated in the making of when credit’s do, the writing and worldbuilding is on two guy’s shoulders, an absolute rarity in animation let alone of a project with this gorgeous and detailed animation. But for three episodes the two did let someone in.. it’s just someone who not only got exactly what htey were going for but was their friend and mentor who helped nurture their talents on the tick. Ben Edlund. If you haven’t heard of Ben first off shame on you and second, he’s the creator of the Tick, writing the original comics series and having a major hand in all three series, all of which are unsuprisingly stellar, and having brought jackson and doc on board for 2/3 of them, likely only not bringing them to the Amazon one because by this point they’d far outgrown being writters on someone elses show.  He also created supernatural and left long before it became a tire fire so there’s that. I need to watch that sometime. Point is he’s a big deal and helped write two episodes and wrote this one Solo. And this one is easily the best of the three and given it’s on this list one of the series best.  The episode has Doc have another great idea in the Zack Morris with mad scientest abilities veign he always have: Take the parts of one of hte monarch’s dead henchman, as brock tends to leave piles around, into a “Venturestein’ and sell it to the goverment. While the simple man bonds with the boys, he cowers in fear of brock, who is forced to grapple with his violent nature and deeds and goes to Orpheous spirtial gathering fors some perspective. It’s a nice subplot that has some character development before a spirit vision of hunter gathers convinces him he can’t get caught up in killing people when it’s hwat he goods at. Brock meets him halfway, deciding he can’t feel entirely guilty but he can help the guy and gets Venturestein some “prostitoots!” he’s been wanting since apparnelty the henchman he was made out of really liked htem.  The concept of venturestein himself is neat, from the idea of reusing old henchman to him using the boys learning beds to learn about the third world and be indocrinated for third world labor, as was Doc’s orginal plan.  The other plot which dovetalls into venture steins is another great one as The Groovy Gang, the show’s answer to mystery inc arrives. And in a great idea by Edlund.. their all based on various serial killers, with leader ted being baised on ted bundy and being unerviing as he speaks cherfully while threanting the rest of hte gang, the shaggy stand in being a stand in for the son of sam and the only one that can hear groovy talk who rather than be an adorable dog, talks like a nightmarish german man, the daphne standin is clearly kidnapped and the velma one valries acts like valrie solanis. It’s creepy stuff but it’s also funny because theys till include hannah barbara sound effects, including when Venturestein in a ptsd fueld rage kills ted, not-shaggy and groovy> It’s a horrible but great scene and a great concept that just works. They also tie in the boys being clones by having it revealed one of their deaths was caused by Sonny, finalylr emembered his name, and Ted wanting to kill them. The boys end up finding their clones too, but Doc spins them a yarn to get by and is kept from kiling them. Not much to say, outside of brocks bit this isn’t huge on character but the sheer balls of the scooby doo parody and the sheer amount of jokes and creativity here make Edlund’s sole solo outing a true highlight. 

9. The Inamorata Consequence (Season 7, Episode 5) 

The likely final compound episode and a welcome return after season 6 lacked theme entirely, and as I established earlier the compound isn’t required it’s just where most of these take place.  Season 7 was a good note to go out on. While I still want closure, after the forgetable Season 5 and the  fresh but messy Season 6, 7 was almost pure goodness, with most of the episodes being standouts and the premire trilogy wrapping up the dangling threads from season 6 being a highlight, if not enough to make this list but it was a tight list as is. It had it’s flaws: The “Serena Cheats on Hank with Dean thing” was not only horribly underdeveloped but basically wrote off one of their best new characters. Her and hank breaking up and her dating dean is fine, relationships end and stuff, it was just done poorly. Even if Hank found out because a scary man in a bear costume literally carried him to a convience store and then to Dean which was great as was the button on that plot of, after Dean and Serena naturally react to the guy “Oh good you see him too. “ The Unicorn in Captivity is also a series low point despite having mark freaking hamil guest star, for a number of reasons i’ll probably get into one of these days either on a worst of list for this show or it’s own review. But those blemishes don’t overide a great season that makes up for Oprehous and Dermott’s absensces by bringing both back for an episode, has some true classics, some great character stuff and in general is just really good and it was hard to cut a lot of it from this list, but two made it. And it was nice to see the show go out on top if nothing else. 

So onto this episode which has a brilliant complex: Every exty years the Guild and the OSI meet to hash out the details of their mututal treaty with a Venture prociding and with Jonas now well and truly dead, and missing before that, it falls on Rusty. and since it was made before the compound burned down, our heroes returned to the charred remains of their home to hash things out.  The episode then nicely settles into 3 really excellent plots. The first is the obvious, the peace treaty which has the Council of 13, who in a delebrate move by the creators went from a bunch of faceless nobodies who were killed off to characters we all knew, versus our standard stable of OSI recureerers as the two bicker over terms and we find out one of the conflict settlers is a pool fight, done without a pool since that’s gone now. It’s just pure comedy goodness, but it ends with the rare unequivoocable VICTORY for Rusty. Fed up with both sides acting like children, and even calling them such, as well as both threatning war, he gives one hell of a speech to both to shut them up and for once in his life does BETTER than his father. 

It’s easily James Urbanik’s finest hour as the character and one of the series best moments which, 17 years in, is a high achievement.  The other two plots aren’t too shabby themselves. The second is an overlap as Hank gets lured away from the confrence by an old friend: IT’S DERMOTT! The dynamic duo rides again and their old dynamic of two dumbasses, one a normal teen but entirely full of himself the other being a cloudcuckoolander with little self awarness but more empathy and sometimes sense, is one I really missed and it shines here. Dermott’s joined the OSI, with Rusty giving him a recomendation as long as he didn’t tell anyone else he was his son, or at least it’s implied as much, finally buttoning up that bit while leaving it open for hank to find out later, and a bit that also was never resolved and hopefully will be by a follow up, especially since Dean revealed in the series finale he found out from his dad a while back while rusty was hammered. They follow kimberly mcmanus and one of the strangers, the guilds soldiers who are engaging in a clandestine affair.. which also reveals that the stranger is the peril partnerships mole in the guild, a nice twist. The two have fun chemistry and it’s great ot see them again just like it’s great to see hank and dermott pal around again with the highlight being hanks utterly bizzare and utterly hank fantasy sequence.  Rounding out the three is a more emotional tale as Dean sneaks off to see an old friend, Ben the genetisct who worked with his father and grandfather at various points and revealed to dean he was a clone. Ben is gone, either due to Doc and Jackson not wanting to use him, or because JK simmons was unvaliable and unlike dr. impossible and steven colbert, they didn’t want to recast. But we do get a great substitute as we meet H.E.L.P.er 2, a household model voiced by Rhys Darby who Ben left behind on his trip.  As it turns out Jonas tried mass marketing H.E.L.P.er units (With the equally unsurprisingly sexist tag line of “Get a H.E.L.P.er to Help Her!”), but a  baby choked on a stray bolt and a the ensuing backlash lead to mass burnings and most being destroyed and the one we meat being a nervous wreck that Ben took in. Dean naturally sees himself in the scared bot and while he fails to get his new friend to be able to leave, H2 is too nervous about possibly being destroyed and given the uncaring nature of the venture world sometimes yeah probably a good point, he does bond with dean.. and reveal that Rusty himself is a clone by accident. IT’s a nice twist that makes perfect since: While we don’t know if Rusty knows the tech was used on him most of his stuff , with few exceptions is old equipment of his dad’s. It’s not a stretch that his greatest invention was actually Jonas’. It also leads to a nice moment as dean hugs his dad, understanding him a bit better. It’s a funny, well done episode that lets doc and sons really shine. Truly a great way fo ra great theme to go out.

8. The Buddy System (Season 3, Episode 5) Time for a sentimental favorite. See while I watched bits of seasons 1 and 2 when they aired, and more of 2 then I realized, I didn’t get really hooked on the show till season 3.. and this was the episode that did it. The ones before are far from bad, Shadowman 9 was a contender for this list after all, this is just the one that really got me into the show, showing off it’s varied supporting cast, bringing in one or two more, and really getting me into dean.. and Dean and Triana shipping but I can get into that, again, more on that later. Given this and Fallen Arches were early faviorites it’s no suprise compound episodes became my faviorites and this one is easily the second best of em, with one more coming up topping it handily.  But enough showing my hand, let’s talk about Season 3. Season 3 is a slight mixed bag, as some episodes don’t land, but overall is a really good season, it’s just sandwitched between the shows too best. But it did have good ideas, great world building and a hell of a cliffhanger. Some decisions, like Sgt. Hatred, weren’t the best, but overall a solid season, just like 3 it only managed to squeak out one entry, though TONS of possible cantidates.  This episode has a great premise from the get go: Rusty, for once, has a decent idea. Yes it still results in a child dying and being replaced by a clone, but this is rusty. If something didn’t go terribly wrong on some level it wouldn’t be him. But the idea is simple: Since the cartoon based on his nightmarish childhood, which made him a minor celebrity and is why billy likes Rusty so much and looks up to him despite being.. Rusty, is a hit with the kids again, Rusty launches a day camp on the grounds, using his boys as counslers and having his various friends and aquantinces set up booths. From Orpheous and the order of the triad doing an anti drug presentation to the sea captain talking about the benefits of being a scooby doo villian, to Action Johnny, the series version of Johnny Quest renamed to avoid copyrights but very obviously Johnny Quest, whose strung out on drugs and can’t go a few minutes without going into a breakdown about his father or past. All good stuff. It actuallyg oes pretty well till rusty makes the mistake of going into an old thing of his d ad’s without checking and a gorilla monster attacks and gets the one child left behind, thankfully off screen, but it leads to the darkly hilarious bit of him rushing a clone out for his parents to avoid a justified law suit. 

Meanwhile the boys and brock deal with a new figure in their lives: Dermott Fictel. As the creators put it they basically desgined him as that one kid everyone knows who talks shit, thinks he’s way more capable than he is, and way more knowledgble than he is and is kinda dopey. I had one of those, i’m sure you did too, and that’s probably part of why I really liked Dermott as I knew a guy just like him. Hank naturally, not having had any friends other than dean and H.E.L.P.er, bonds with the prick and the two become best friends right away. Dean however hates the little asshole for both constantly shit talking him and just being obnoxious. Brock soon joins the hate train as Dermott invades his karate demonstration to talk about how much of a badass he thinks he is and learned from the internet. Brock soon finds himself asking the age old question. 

But since his code avoids women and children, he tries to find ways around it but Orpheous obviously isn’t having it. His other option is to go to the Monarch’s minons the Pupa Twins, aka the Moppets, Shiela’s old minons who the monarch’s basically stuck with and no one really liked in or out of universe. Their just assholes who treat 21 and 24 and the monarch himself like crap and are thankfully downplayed in Season 4, and only appear in Season 5 to die off and close up a plot thread. But credit where it’s due they did get one good bit, creepy as it may be and it’s this. 

With the Monarch not allowed to arch venture at the time due to plot stuff, the monarch’s mostly spying and sending the pupa twins in as spies which as you can see dosen’t really go well. Everything converges on the finale, as Rusty, again being rusty even when he’s mildly ahead child aside he still screws up, brings in Johnny’s old enemy Dr. Z, who like dermott is important but it’d take till the end of Season 5 for that. Johnny breaks down, Venture’s current nemisis arrives and finds there was a scheduling error and hten we get the crowning moment of the episode that makes it all come together magically: Dean gets to sit with Triana, whose actually being receptive to his crush for once, but also has to put up with Dermott..  who being Dermott, especially early dermott is an obnoxious jackass who makes creepy coments abotu Trianna and eventually sets Dean off

Dermott doesn’t even get two seconds into telling Triana to wait naked for him, because of course he does before dean utterly destroys him. This being Dean, it’s with tears and snot running and coming off like an angry 8 year old, but he still deserves points for utterly decimating the asshole after a full day of taking his self indulgant bullcrap and having the guy be creepy to his crush. And to be fair Triana was dealing with him fine, but still Dean beat up someone twice his size and while lacking any actual fighting skill with at least enough bulk to beat him up and gave the fucker a black eye. Until season 7 with him just paying off the monarch to save his teacher from making a huge mistake, and to show how fed up he was, this was easily Dean’s best moment. Just a great capper to a great episode. Also Dermott turns out to be, possibly brocks son but.. more on that later. 

7. Mid-Life Chrysalis (Season 1, Episode 3 (8 in Airing Order)  As I said earlier Season 1 was a bit rough, though as all of you probably know most 1st seasons are, especially in animation. It takes time to iron out what really works for a show and get it going right. Bojack Horseman, while still excellent, took the first few episodes to really become what it was born to be, Steven Universe season 1a lacks the deep characterization of the main cast that and has loosey goosey animation,  Ducktales had trouble character ballancing and ballancing adventure with deconstruction of adventure.. every show has growing pains.  And while season 1 does have too much of the show basically trying to scream

Like some adult cartoons do, and not even it’s contepraries like sealab and harvey birdman did as much, both excellent excellent shows by the way. But even with my criticsims of it: Flat characters, a try hard tone, clumsy worldbulding in places.. it’s still a good show even this early and even as early as episode 3, with the first two being good.. but this one being an utter classic. It dosen’t QUITE have the emotoinal or character depth of later episodes but damn if it isn’t one of the funniest things the crew ever wrote. 

Mid-Life’s two main plots are simple and start from the cold open: The Ventures get pulled over while on the way to an adventure by the air force, and Doc and Brock both encounter problems: Rusty being Rusty, his is petty and self loathing based as he gets called old or something like that by one of the air force people. Brock’s is a bit more serious: In a funny bit Brock LITERALLY has a legal lisence to kill, but given the burarcaey of the venture world, it’s expired.  So we get our two main plots out of that: Rusty wants to prove he’s not old and still got it by dragging a sad Brock to a strip club. Brock is miserable as the owner mocks him, and he can’t kill him so there’s that and his attempt to have a quickie with a stripper fails because it’s just not the same without his murder boner apparently. Look as I said the show was a wee bit immature early on.. it never stopped being mind you it just became more goofily immature than screaming i’m an adult. Brock leaves in a huff which leaves Rusty open for the oldest trick in the book as the Monarch sends Shiela in in disguise to seduce him, go back to his place, and then stick him with a syringe full of science that turns him into a caterpillar because this is the monarch. Subtly is not even a suite of his let alone his strong suite. Though this also being the Monarch we only get a bit where he watches as the two make out, which is creepy as that sounds until a minon randomly turns out the lights and apolgoizes. He was getting juice. The episode also nicely parodies the trope of a female spy or whatever turning for the hero because of his dick as The Monarch assumes that happen when Shiela has doubts about the scheme, that he “turend her with his oily sex” which is an objectively horrible and paranoid statment but also incredibly hilarious.  Thus the plots split and we get two really hilarious one: On Brocks end he with the boys encouragment, decides to retake his secret agent exam. And both boys really come into their own with this one: Dean’s adorably nerdy and sweet sides come out as he both encourages his second dad and helps him on the written portions, while hanks gung ho hankness emerges in full as he helps train brock, having him drink eggs that he probably spat in and in one of the best bits of the episode going a bit too far with the drill sgt routine till Brock helpfully points out he’ll legally be able to kill after this. The solution is also great as Brock not only avoids using his fire arm during one of the tests, instead uttelry decismating the target cutouts with just his kinfe and whatever he can rig up, and just scribbling icarus from the led zepplin albums on his test.. only for his proctor to pass him anyway as his dad and osi boss general treister, who we meet later, described brock as a living legend, and he did not dissapoint. And we get a great closer, after the main plto finsihes, where Brock shows the strip club asshole his fresh lisence before maiming him.. though even better, he DOSEN’T kill the guy as the asshole does show up again later, just missing an eye now. 

Back on our main plot we get plenty of hilarious and messed up stuff as the boys barely react to their dad’s horrible state, their numb at this point, and doc gives out the classic line and easily the best of the episode “I pissed in god’s eye, and he blinked”. Doc tries to cure himself and fails both due to caterpillar hands and due to helper eating the chemicals, and tries to get helper to help him reinact the end of the fly. All good stuff. It’s just a good, solid comedy episode that both solidifies the character and makes you laugh near constantly. 

6. The Terminus Mandate (Season 7, Episode 8) One of the best parts of the post Garantua shakeup of the show was the new council. After years of the council of 13 just being guys behind silouttes, mantle and dragoon nonwishtanding, Jackson and Doc replaced most of them with familiar charcters and gave a ton of them chances to shine while bringing in new ones like wide whale and easily their best later creation Red Death, more on him in a minute. It gave us a nice workplace dynamic and really made the guild pop more than ever. And this episode showcases this marvelously by giving the new council the spotlight.  In this one the Council find that there’s an old mandate that means they must stop active arching in order to retain their spots, something they all agree to and thus leads to an episode of each of the council having one last ride as each are given an envelope of who their last arch is. And each is hilaroius, some even heartfelt, creative and fleshes out some of them. Going down the list, leaving out Shiela and Red death who has a more involved subplot for hers and has some other buisness entirely we’ll get to: Phantom Limb: Has, in a great gag, a literal dick measuring contest with Hunter Gathers. Just a simple effective gag.  Radical Left: Is merged with his old arch enemy Right Wing so they simply play clue.  Wide Whale: Has the least funny or enteratining but still entresting as he and his old arch are now friends and the guy even plays cards with Rocco, so rather than poision the well he just sends Rocco to rough him up a bit for old times sake, then take him to dinner.  Dr. Z: Reminces with Action Johnny, the two considering each other family at this point and the two have a really nice moment with Johnny in rehab finally getting help that’s actually really touching and really nice to see.. though we also get an utterly fantastic bit where they recreate an actual scene from Johnny Quest but with Z lampshading how stupid everyone’s being. 

And finally we get Mantle and Dragoon, who spend the night binging tv and eating a ton, my mood and general schedule, afraid to open their envelope only to celebrate when they do and find their arches are all dead.  Red Death meanwhile has buisness to take care of. Since I dind’t include Red Means stop on here I’d just like to talk about how much I love the guy. Voiced by clancy brown death is an old school legend in the guild whose great at arching, has a great gimmick.,. but can switch from horribly threatning monster to aflrable nice and loving family man, having a younger wife and a daughter whose utterly adorable and shares his face. He even wanted the guild spot simply so he could basically retire, get the nice pension plan and salary that comes with the guild without the rigors of regular arching having long settled things with his own arch by murdering him> he’s an utterly inspired edition and the crew, and fans, loved him enough he became a recurrer this season. 

And his bit is both awesome and utterly terrifying: earlier the guild tried to parlay with rivals the peril partnership in order to stop the bleeding on their end, but their represntive, Blind Rage, a hilariously broey version of Daredevil, instead mocks and direspects them and is in general a pissant. So rather than do an arch, since he’s done with that anyway, Death evens the score in one of the shows best scenes, which like the rusty one above is an acomplishment years in and is an utterly terrifying and awesome villian scene. 

Clancy Brown is a fucking master at this. and it showss.  As for Shiela her bit ends up tying into the Venture Family’s plot for the evening: Rusty courts a black widow, Teresa Diade because getting laid outweighs the possibility of death and we get a a great bit of dean pretending to be her as the family preps him. Naturally he bungles it because he takes too much anti venom, but Teresa turns out to be a former superhero, probably what actually happened to her husbands, and Shielias arch during her breif solo career. Though instead of an arching, though she try, Shiela instead breaks down over the stress of this, over possibly giving up arching with her husband for her career, and the two share a nice moment. I mean she still takes Diade’s wallet because she’s a villian after all but it’s a nice one and an emotoinal moment. She takes the job as revealed later of course, because even of this probably hurts the Monarch’s feelings a bit he wants what’s best for her. Because they have a damn good marriage again. overally a really inventive, hilarious episode and one fo the show’s finest hurrahs as it approached an untimley end.

5. Everybody Comes to Hanks (Season 4, Episode 12) 

Season 4 as I said was my faviorite and one of it’s highlights was the duo of Bright Lights Dean City, which BARELY didn’t make this list, and Everbody Comes to Hanks. The two episodes followed the same period of time from the perspectives of each brother: Dean has an internship in new york city and Rusty’s bumming along, though being a dick he wants hank to have a job by the time he gets back.  Hank, in a classic hank move, expands Hank Co from an ocasional name for his buisnesses to a full on department store with a restraunt and detective agency because of course he has those. It honestly reminds me of me: Even as a teen I was the kind of goofus who’d do this sort of elaborate stuff. But at the same time it shows hank’s best trait and the one that most people underestimate: his ingniuity and imagination. Sure the guy’s off in his own world, as am I, and it’s his charm, but when push comes to shove he can bust out a wacky scheme, save his family from danger or as seen earlier this list pull out a 3 point romantic gesture. The guy may be kinda dumb, int he best way, but he’s got the natural talent for the superhero/supervillian game and clearly wants to be his own bizzare version of batman, which I hope he gets to be and I prefer over the theroy he’ll be a villian. Sure it makes SOME sense.. but frankly hank’s good heart and love of theatrics and lack of care about the jackasses meancing his dad make him a way better superhero. 

Anyways naturally said detective agency leads to both a noir homage, complete with lack of color and a case: Dermott, who at this point’s a bit more symapthetic, wants to know if brock’s really his dad or not and hires his best bud to do it. Hank also gets a partner in one fo the show’s best recurrers, the Alchemist, ba dah!, Orpheous’ best friend, teammate, sarcasm machine and out and proud magic guy voiced perfectly by Dana Snyder. He’s a good counterpart to Orpheous, sarcastic down to earth and fun loving to the more serious and full of himself Orhpeous and since Triana moving out in our next entry, has been Orpheous’ roomate and bored since he’s now in the middle of nowhere, so he’s eager to jump into Hank’s nonsense.  What follows is a compelling detective story as Hank finds out Brock never slept with Dermott’s mom, and tries to find the real one.. and ends up stumbling upon the solution upon hooking up with Dermott’s older sister Nikki... which quickly goes sideways as he finds out not only is she twice his age, and even without that he’s still a minor and this is still creepy.. but she’s Dermott’s mom.. and RUSTY’S his father, with Dermott’s mom who raised him being his grandma. It’s a hell of a reveal that throws up the table both on Dermott’s relationship with Hank and the chraracter as a whole and has a great flashback where we find out how something this effed up happened and it’s incredibly well acted. It’s good stuff.  Hank uses SPHYNX”s mindwipe machine on himself, since getting laid or not, which being hank he dosen’t see the problems with how it happened as long as he dosen’t know, sends a total recall esque message to himself on his watch so he knwos he got laid, jut not the horirble, horrible details. And I like that , unlike say Phineas and Ferb Across the Second dimension’s bullshit reset ending, this dosen’t erase the impact of things. Not hank loosing his virgnity that’s meaningless I mean Dermott. He’s still there, it jsut left at ticking time bomb of when that reveal’s going to go off, and added an intresting new dynamic that I hope if the show continues somehow gets explored. A masterful, fun and suprisingly disturbing episode, everybody should come to hanks. Also as one last post note i’d be remiss if I forgot the great bit of Hatred saying they only serve eggs at hanks cafe. 

4. The Better Man (Season 4, Episode 7) 

Now we get to Dr. Orpheous, who unsuprisingly is a faviorite of mine. While I wasn’t a big Dr. Strange fan till reading the old lee and ditko stuff, I was always a fan of Orpheous, a hammy divorced dad who will give fighting the hordes of hell the same gravitas as getting junk mail, putting some punks souls in a homies figurine, and venture stealing his weedwacker. He’s a truly loveable character, a silver age pompus style hero in a world he dosen’t quite fit, with more power and competence than most venture bros protaganists, but still having things thta hold him back: while he’s good at his job his own drive and self importance drove away his ex wife and leaves him with not much in his life other than his daughter.  And for the first time in the series he’s forced to face his wife leaving him for another man when said man shows up : The Outrider, a seemingly cooler mystic hero whose better at both being a husband and being a sorecer and stops some creature The Order of the Triad fights after their arch torrid sumons him. Orpheous stews over this a bit and after failing to make hisown doorway to hell t  one up his non-arch nemisis, visits another classic character for the series: the Master. Voiced by Voice Acting Maestro John Benjamin, pre his biggest roles with archer and bob’s burgers but post his breakout with home movies. The Master is a no nonsense mystic entity who loves taking the piss out of orpheous and loves his student even if Orpheous agrviates him. He also has a neat visual habit of showing up in a diffrent shapeshifted form each time to teach his pupil a lesson.. and to do weird sex stuff because he can multi task and we see Trainai’s mom for the first time, though with the master just using the form to taunt Orpheous on his personal failings as usual but has a good point.  Soon however the group returns to the portal from hell and find Torrid and Outrider.. and torid explodes and sends the rider to hell, forcing Orpheous and co to rescue him, with Orpheous finding out via a clue from the master that the outrider embeded an artifact in his head to travel between worlds, the one thing orpheous could never master, as a shortcut.. and said thing gets al and orpheous stuck with the outrider. There we see the contrast: Orpheous is indeed the better sorcerer.. but the outrider’s the better husband and while if his wife cheated on him that’s fucking terrible, it’s clear he didn’t STEAL Tatiana so much as she left Orpheous for someone that geniuinely appricated her. The hatched it buried and it’s godo character work.  Speaking of which we get to Jefferson Twilight, a blade parody who hunts Blackulas (his words and leads to a great moment in his debut where a supervillian tries to find a more pc term for it but Jefferson poitns out since he primarly hutns oversea “African americian” dosen’t really work), and the guy on the team reguarly compalning about having no magic ability.. but who finds he CAN move between worlds and astral project, to his delight and Al’s annoyance. It’s an adorable and well won moment as he finaly finds SOMETHING magic he can do.  The other plot, which dovetails nicely into Orpheous concerns Dean’s longstanding crush on Triana, another pin to pull from earlier this list. I shipped them when I was younger but this episode, and one coming up on this list, pointed out how it jsut didn’t work: Dean’s naivite combined with his lack of making a move just didn’t mesh with her. IT’s something the creators agreed on realizing they just had no use for Triana, but both hating the cliche of a character just vanishing and thus giving her a proper sendoff instead.  Dean tries to move on after another unsucessful attempt to talk her up, with Hank and Dermott playing his wingmen, unsucessfully but Dean actually hits it off with a girl.. a girl we never see again but still and Dermott actually offers sound advice for once.. which given events before and after this prompts Dean to quip “better check the temprature in hell”. He just says to take things slow and just call the girl, maybe ask her out, don’t overblow it again or try too hard. It’s good stuff and like our last entry deepens the character a bit by showing that he’s not always a dumbass. Just  mostly. On Triana’s end she enters her dad’s closet, again having done so before and as shown in previous episodes Orpheous always mindwiped her, and it turns out it’s not the first time as the Master sees great talent, but sees she needs to be taught by her mother and step dad, where she can find other witches and learn at her own pace.. maybe befriend an older witch and a demon, find her own personl lesbian. We’ll see how it goes. He TRIES scaring her out fo a future with dean, but fails because.. she had no intrest in dean whatsoever and there was nothing to scare her away from. The Master is confident this will lead to nothing.. but as we see in the stinger.. this isn’t the case.  Byron for once grew, and rather than wipe his daughter’s brain to keep the last family he has outside of his buddies close, as he likely did before out of fear of loosing her... lets her go. He grows letting his daughter grow up and take the long path he did and hopefully better than either of her parents, while Dean “let’s her down gently’. Triana was a godo character, a downt o earht presence in theboys life and wiry, but it was time for her to fly and it’s a good note to send her off on and overall pure magic. 

3. All This and Gargantua 2! (Special between Seasons 5 and 6) 

ONto another charcter’s sendoff we have JJ, Doc’s brother he absorbed in the womb who came back somehow and then became way more sucessful and spent all of seasons 4 and 5 building a space Station. And this episode pays that and MANY other threads off in a giant sized epic that’s one of the series finest moments.  it’s the Gargantua 2′s grand opening, with Doc and the boys going up. Hank goes to gamble and adventure, with Hank bucks obvoiusly, while Doc and Dean are called to Visit JJ.. whose dying, his body shutting down shortly after he finalyg ot life and wanting this satilite to be his final work. but soon the three, along with col treister who we’ll get to in another entry, have ot save the world with JJ touchingly sacirficing himself just as both brothers finally reconciled and Doc finally accepted him. It’s  a powerful subplot.  Said calamity comes in the form or another loose end, the revenge socieyt, Phantom Limb’s splinter group who are attacking and are unknowing pawns in the soverign, who turns out not tbe bowie which is good becaue he dies here and that would’ve been eerie, and his mad plans to try and outwit the investors, msyterous beings. Yeah i’m going to have to try and summarize a lot here as htis is a big, continuity drive spectacle and it works well if wonkily. TO mak ea long story short our heroes fight on a satlite, and dr. henry killinger, marry poppins meets kissinger with a magical murder bag, fights his brethern and reforges the guild with the various villians tryign to stop the soverign or leftover from the society. The special is one big bit of fanserice that ties up loose ends and launches a bold new era. I don’t have as much to say as other entires but it’s this high up because few episodes match it in sheer importance, scale, humor and timing, it’s just harder to dig into because again, it’s an hour long special with lots of stuff from the series up to that point. it’s what makes it work but it’s harder to dig into in this short a space. Maybe someday soon. either way i’ts a garganguan achivment that feels like a huge pot of payoff after 5 seasons of effort and is utterly worth the ride. 

2. Showdown at Cremation Creek, Parts 1 and 2 (Season 2) Yes this is a two parter. Yes i’m giving it one spot but it’s my list and this is basically a special like the two entires it’s sandwitched between just sliced in half. So pitter patter, let’s talk about this one. 

Showdown was the finale to the stellar season 2, a step up from season 1 that refined the good raw matieral there into something truly stupdencous and it all comes to a head here in a wonderful epic in the might venture maner in that it manages to feel epic while still being hiilarious, characer driven and self parodying.  After a season apart the Monarch and Shielia have reonciled and are having an affair behind Phantom Limb’s back.. though given LImb is a sexist piece of shit who dosen’t value Shielia as a parter or part of his orignization while the Monarch has come around to doing so and did even with his crazy jealousy, it’s forgivable. Shelia wants more form him and the Monarch takes hte painful step of agreeing to stop arching venture. This dosen’t last obviously, but still. HOwever it does lead to pure hilarity when his henchman for the bachelor party, after the monarch went home, kidnapping the ventures, having gottne brock while he was drunk and distracted. Still with fatalities but still.. it’d be the best day of their lives anyo ther day. But to avoid pissing off his fiance who likely woudln’t belivie the truth, he makes up a story of inviting them to a wedding as an olive branch and does so> The whole situation also leads to my faviorite venture line: 24: Holy shit I thought we dreamnt that part! Anyways our gang are soon split up, Brock attends awkardly, Dr. Venture tries to hit on the bride over mid life chriaslys earlier, and we get the dawn of one of the show’s best buddy duos: 21 and Hank. The two being huge nerds quickly bond, and 21 helps hank sneak into the wedding as “Igor Badguyovich via an old henchman uniform, cleverly one of the ones from the pilot. Dean ends up getting stuck in the engine room and ends up spending the two parter hallucinating and going on a patichse version of never ending story while also letting loose his hatred of his boy advenutering lifestyle. It’s prue fun and good stuff.  David Bowie, or someone impersnating him, aka the soverign arrives along with Klaus Nomo and Iggy Pop for the wedding as an old frirend of shelias giving her away. But soon things go as bad as a superhero wedding does, becuase supervillians apparently aren’t immune to that as Phantom Limb attacks, deciding to throw a cou because he can’t kill the guy his ex actually likes or get promtoed and with bowie’s enorage as his moles attacks and tries to take shiela by force. The result is great as brock moblizies the minons, and unbenwonst to him, hank to fight, dean has his epic adventure and rusty and monarch try to do.. something. It’s all great stuff while Bowie fights limb in an epic battle we sadly barely see but what we do is glorious. It’s all good stuff. An donly one episode tops it in scope, humor and spectacle and in my heart. 

1. Operation P.R.O.M. (Season 4, Episode 16)  The show’s best season goes out with it’s best episode. I could close it out there but given i’ve rambled about every other episode why stop now? It’s Homeschool Prom Night! Doc’s gathered their various allies, the order of the triad, pete and billy , shoreleave and brock, along with Hatred who has replaced his hatred tats with a big v.. excpet the d over his junk which is unfortunate. 21 joins in genuinley and because he’s having a crisis while monarch and sheila crash with hatred’s ex as a baragning chip to see wha’ts up and end up joining in. 

The boys are as sucessful getting their own dates as you’d expect: no one will return Hank’s calls but since he runs into best buddy Dermott on the way brings him along as long as their band can play, which is easily the highlight of the episode as their glorious and terrible garage band Shallow Gravy makes it’s debut. Figures I can’t put video in right as the article’s almost done.. but back on point.. Dean brings Triana who has a boyfriend now who resembles Edward Cullen, because tha’ts aged really well, which bugs the crap out of him even though he moved on and casues him to act like a pissant and get a corsage thrown in his face as he should. Dean ends up following Dermott and Hank’s advice to go try and “win her back” with a big romantic gesture... which listneing to dermott on a romantic gesture should be grounds for being delcared legally braindead.. it goes terribly with the big plan instead burning a t on her lawn, and the ghost robes making Dean look like the kkk. The outrider tells him to be happy after beating him up over the mixup, a mixup that REALLLLY hasn’t aged well, and Dean tells him to fuck off. End of their time but it’s good stuff and caps a great season of hank. And while I don’t LIKE dean’s behavior here, it’s nice to see him not act like a good person for a second, and to be as human and faliable as the rest of htem, even if it means beeing deeply unlikable and his next relationship which sadly just.. never got picked up again, would go better. And the one after that.. not getting into that mess. What the hell guys. It’s really good stuff. 

Naturally given all these cast members ther’es a lot else going on: Rusty hires prostitues for the evening because of course he does and fails with his because of course he does.. and because it turns out his name is a sex act which leads toi a long and inspried bit of bleeping as everyone has their own version and we see tons of recurrers way in to Rusty’s horror. Rusty being inscensed tires using an aprohdeiasc , specially spanish fly taken from an actual fly, one of my faviorite bits mostly for this bit after billy gapes in horro at the giant monster fly.  Doc: Don’t scream you’ll just piss it off and it screams acid when it’s pissed off. And I alredy dids that when I ripped it’s wings off.  His scheme is of course utterly terrible but it’s Rusty, and i’m unsuprised and he dosen’t benifit from it as we’ll get into. Al and Shore Leave bond while 21, in a pogniant subplot, realizes he’s had enough and quits his job and through Orpheous realizes his firend isn’t a ghost, but a guilt induced hallucinaiton and lets him go, joining the team implicitly. It’s really good character stuff.  Finally we have the espionge portion. WHile Shore leave is at the party Gathers leaves Brock, once he’s finished chauffering the boys, to watch Monstroso, who they recently captured and gathers wants to use as a barganing chip. But gathers soon finds previously introduced Agents Doe and Cardholder wanting to topple agency head Hunter Gathers, one of my faviorite recurring characters mostly due to being performed by the increidble Toby Huss, a batshit general whose basically nick fury with a kentucky accent and no real filter or fucks to give and he’s utterly hilarious any time he shows up.  He’s been claming his cancer treatments have turned him into a Hulk, and why yes that is their exact terminology. Turns out agents doe and cardholder have been playing along with this seeming delusion to try and outst treister.. and take the OSI over for the guild, being the traitors Gathers suspected were there. However in a brilliant turn, this sub plots resolves as all should: on the bridge of hteir hellicarrier, with Treister draped only in the american flag with a post it note saying fix it on his chest. He reveals that while the cancer is real, the “hulkking” out was just playing them: he knew they were the double agents, and was using Gather’s to ferit them out. However that’s not the only reason: Treister knows his odds of beating cancer are slim so he’s come up with a resonable solution: Shoot himself up into space, as seen in the image for this entry, and see if aliens can cure it. They don’t but space radiation does as he returns later and not only that while he’s lost in the special, after brilliantly ACTUALLY having become a hulk, Doc and Jackson revealed in the making of book they had plans to possibly have him come back as their version of GALACTUS at one point, only holding back on it because their not sure if they want to go full cosmic or not. We’ll see if the show comes back in longform but god I hope so. If not i’m sure as hell doing it. But Treister hands the wheel over to gathers literally and metaphorically, passsing the reigns of the ship and the OSI over to him so Gathers can run it right, and then well.. shoots himself up into space, ending up as the last image of the hour long masterwork. But befroe that theres one last plot that leads into what I consider to be the show’s best scene. Brock finds out the hard way that the other Sphinx agent on duty is actually his ex molotov cocktease, who skirts monstroso away because she’s fallen for him, to brock’s rage. While Brock catches up to them, Mol reveales she has a trump card: The prostitues venture hired are actually her mercinary crew the blackhearts, and if she dosen’t give the signal everyone dies.. and being an utter dick Mol lets the car brock’s holding up off a cliff drop with her and monstroso inside.. though they come back eventually because universe that’s basically a comic book. So we get THIS SEQUENCE THAT’S IN CAPS BECAUSE THEY STOPPED LETTING ME PUT VIDEOS IN THIS ONE FOR SOME REASON AND IT’S ALMOST DONE. It’s easily the show’s best as Pulp’s amazing “Like a Friend” plays as brock rushes to save everyone, finds everyone having a good time thanks to rusty’s spanish fly, and Shore Leave and Al doing the v-day sailor kiss which is amazing, and then all the blackhearts turn into fly monsters because Rusty. It’s a great, tense gorgeously animated sequence that ends showing just how far brock’s come: From an angry asshole who hates everyone to these guys genuine friend.. and still a badass. overall just a great, spectacular finale and the best of one fo the best animated shows period. And with that the list concludes. This took me 2 days worth of adruous work so I hope you enjoyed it. Follow me for more including regular coverage of Amphibia, Ducktales starting back up later this month.. and as of tommorow possibly the loud house! Expect more venture bros including reviewcaps coming soon and if you want to comission your own reviewcap for 5 bucks, just hit up my personal messages or ask box, or just hit it up iwth a casual suggestion i’m bound to listen. Either way until next time, Go Team Venture. And I can think of only one way to properly close this. Play us off sea captain.

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Stitches ch 9: Christmas Tree Farm

Well guys, after the worlds longest wait, I’ve finally got this ready for you guys. I added in a special guest in this chapter, but don’t worry, he’s not here to break up our love birds, just here to help out when something goes wrong.

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Waking up at 6:00 in the mornig was not something you were really ready for, but the drive to the cabin was seven hours long, and Shawn said he’d rather start driving in the dark than finish in it. So after getting ready, you grabbed your bags, slipped your charger and birth control into your purse, put your pillow under your arm, and made your way to the hallway to meet up with everyone. 

“Good morning princess, you look cozy.” Shawn smiled, pulling you in for a hug and grabbing your suitcase. “I already put my stuff in the Jeep. Emily and Maddie left with Kyle and Jess, and Cheryl and Roni left after them. That way they could get into the cabin.” 

You nodded, yawning and rubbing your eyes. “Can we stop and get breakfast on the way? I really want a blueberry muffin and hot cocoa.” He laughed at your sleepiness and nodded, placing his hand on your lower back and leading you down to the car that was already running and warm. 

“So there’s a starbucks about twenty minutes down the road, can you wait until then or do you want me to stop at the one on campus before we leave?” He asked as you plugged in your phone and chose a softer playlist for the first hour or two.

Honestly you didn’y really care, so you just shrugged, “Well I’m not really hungry as soon as I wake up, so the further one? Is that okay?” you asked as you settled into the seat with your blanket and pillow in case you wanted to take a nap. You offered to take over at any time but Shawn said he’d much rather drive the whole way so you didn’t get nervous driving on the icy roads and he’s used to them. 

“I can wait baby, let’s get going shall we? Emily said that every couple is able to have their own room and they all have bathrooms, that means no one has to share or risk walking in.” he wiggled his eyebrows and you laughed, swatting at his shoulder and turning up the music.

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You were now four hours into the drive, and you could tell Shawn was tired. His eyes were red from watching the road, his upper body was stiff and tense from sitting in the car, and he was yawning. “Baby are you sure you don’t want me to take over? You look really tired and I’m okay to drive, really. You look like you could use a break.” 

Shawn just smiled at you and shook his head. “No, really, it’s okay. I like the driving, it keeps me awake and if something happened to us on the ice, I don’t want you to blame yourself. Besides, we are over half way there now.” He let out another yawn, thumbs tapping along to the radio. “I just wanna get there and take a nice hot shower and eat and then crawl into bed with my girl.” you squealed as he pinched your thigh and he laughed.

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Pulling up to Emily’s family cabin was like entering your own Hallmark movie. The driveway was long and had the other two cars already parked and dusted with snow. There were lights already hung around the edge of the roof, most likely there all year, and a large tree with a star on top. The house it’s self was three stories high, made of dark wood and you could see smoke from the chimney. “Oh wow. It’s a fucking winter wonderland.” You awed, you knew her family was well off, but not this well.

“I was hoping you’d like it.” Shawn smiled at you, you stared back in confusion.

“What do you mean? Did you plan this?” he just laughed and turned off the Jeep, leaning over to kiss your nose.

“Well after you fell asleep last night I was thinking about how you couldn’t go see your family and I know you really wanted to. So I texted Em about ideas and she said she was coming up here anyways and was going to ask you. Our plans just synced up perfectly.” He was smiling brightly at you as you shook your head in disbelief. 

Grabbing your blanket and pillow, you put yours and Shawn’s bags on your shoulders while Shawn grabbed the suitcases and you made your way to the cabin. The warm air instantly washed over you as you stepped inside, and you could smell the burning wood from the fire. “You guys finally made it!” Emily shouted from the second story, and she came running down to hug you.

“We made a stop to eat and pick up some heavier jackets.” Shawn said, closing the door and rubbing your arms to warm you up. “Where can we put our stuff? I wanna get into some warmer clothes.” He asked, Emily pointed to the second floor.

“The third door to the right, there’s a fireplace and a bathroom in there. All the rooms have them. This place used to be a luxury ski lodge, but the owner passed away and they sold it on the market for crazy cheap, so we bought it and did some renovations and now we use it for family gatherings and sometimes we put it on airbnb near the holidays, but this year it’s all for us. We can stay until spring semester starts if we want!”

Making your way to your bedroom for the next, however many weeks, you took time to look at the artwork on the walls, your eyes fell on the fur blanket on the end of the couch in the upstairs lounge area and silently prayed it wasn’t made of real fur. Shawn walked ahead of you, opening the door to your room and waiting for you. 

Walking in, you let out a gasp, the walls were a red cherry wood, the bed was huge and had a pile of blankets, and probably ten pillows. The fireplace was rock, with a pile of wood for you to use, and a tv mounted above it. This place was amazing and you couldn’t wait to spend christmas here

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“Kyle, can you hand me the box of ornaments please?” You asked, setting down your hot cocoa and dropping your blanket. It was almost midnight, Shawn, Veronica, and Jess had all gone to bed. But you and everyone else were too excited, and couldn’t wait to get all the christmas decorations up. So here you were, on a ladder, waiting to put on the top decorations of the 10 foot tall tree in the middle of the living room. 

Christmas was always your favorite time of year, the lights and the music always made you happy. Looking around at almost all of your favorite people dancing around and putting up Christmas decorations, your heart almost exploded. “Hey, should we finish this tonight or let the others join in the morning?” Maddie asked, wrapping tinsel around the banister.

“I mean, I’m wide awake so I’ll probably be up until morning. Might as well get as much done as possible.” Emily smiled and looked at her sleepy girlfriend. “Why don’t you go to bed sweetie, you look like you’re about to fall asleep on the stairs. You giggled and watched as she walked up to place a kiss to her head before walking her to their bedroom. They were so cute, and you were sure you and Shawn were like that as well.

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It was almost 6am and you and Emily were still placing decorations around the cabin, everyone else had eventually gone to bed, but the two of were determined to have everyone wake up to a winter wonderland. The sun was barely peeking through the trees and casting a beautiful glow as you warmed up some water for hot chocolate.

You let out a squeal when someone wrapped their arms around you, but relaxed when you saw the tattoos. “Moring bubs, how’d you sleep?” you asked, handing Shawn a mug and leaning against his chest.

“Would’ve slept better if you’d actually came to bed, but I can see you were quite busy.”he mumbled, his voice rough from sleep. “The place looks beautiful though, byt not as beautiful as you.” you smiled as he placed a kiss to your shoulder and watched you make your cocoa.

Emily yawned and mumbled something about going to bed, so you waved at her and made your way to the couch to watch a movie. “Christmas is my favorite holiday, so I got excited and we stayed up all night putting up the decorations.” you smiled, cuddling under a blanket and wrapping your hands around the warm mug.

Shaw sat next to you, a cup of coffee in his hands, and looked around at the cabin. “Well everyone did an amazing job, but I think the tree looks the best.” he smiled and you looked over at him in shock.

“How did you know that I did the tree?” you asked, laying your legs across his and sipping your drink.

He just smiled at it and pointed at the limbs. “Because you always place complimentary colors together, you don’t let the same colors near each other, and there’s a fair amount of golden ornaments on there and I know that’s your favorite because all your jewllery is gold.” 

Your mouth dropped open at his explanation and you just stared at him. No one had ever paid that much attention to your habits. “Emily said that there’s a place in town that does glass blowing and you can custom make your own ornaments. We were talking about making a trip to town later for some present shopping.” you grinned up at him, hoping he’d hint at something he’d like for Christmas.

“That sounds great but, maybe I could take you? You know, as a date?” he smiled, rubbing your back. You nodded and curled into his side, careful to not spill your drink. But Shawn had other ideas, grabbing your mug and setting it on the table. Before you could protest, he wrapped his arms around you. “I think you, pretty girl, have earned a nap.” 

He was right, you hadn’t slept since you got to the cabin, so you made yourself comfortable and closed your eyes, letting the warmth from the fireplace and your boyfriend lull you to sleep.

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“Babe come look at this!” you shouted, pointing at the carraige ride set up on front of a store. “He’s got a wreath around his neck, oh! There’s even lights, it looks like something from a disney movie.” you gushed as Shawn walked up to you, handing you a steaming cup of cider. “Oh, thank you.”

You two atood there for a few more seconds before Shawn kissed your cheek. “Does the princess want a ride?” he asked and waved his hand out to motion to the horse. You nodded quickly, dragging him towards the lady selling tickets.

“Two please.” Shawn smiled, wrapping his arm around you. The lady smiled as she took his card and handed it back, along with two tickets to the carraige ride. “Thank you so much.” She nodded, smiling at the two of you as you made your way to the ride.

Now settled in the carraige, a warm blanket over your legs, you leaned in for a kiss. “Today was a amazing bub, thank you.” You spoke against his lips as the horse took off. “I’ve never been on a carriage ride before, or really even seen snow before.” He smiled down at you, eyes bright.

“Well I’m glad you’ve had a good day baby.” the two of you shared a few more kisses before turning to enjoy the scenery and look around the small town. Everything was like a Hallmark movie, from the snow to the lights, to the carriage ride you were currently on. This may be your best Christmas to date, even though you couldn’t be home for it.

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Christmas morning, everyone was awake before the sun was up and piled into the living room. “Merry Christmas my lovelies!” Cheryl shouted as she handed out gifts to everyone. It was a mutual decision that everyone got one gift for everybody, but when it came to your significant other, that was up to you. 

“Here Kyle, I forgot to wrap yours.” Shawn laughed, handing him the new golf balls and custom tees he’d gotten yesterday. He smiled, eyes wide since he’d only mentioned his love for golf to Shawn once, at the Fasion department dinner. Again, you noticed his observance of everyone.

Everyone opened their gifts excitedly, Cheryl loved the new vintage bag you got her, that’s the gift you were most excited about since she recently broke the zipper on her old bag and you found one from the same brand at an upper scale thrift shop, it was really more of an outlet, everything brand new, but from the previous season. Maddie was obsessed with the silk scarf you’d gotten her from the same shop, it’d where you found everyone’s gifts. Everyone’s but Shawn’s, his where a little more special. 

“Babe, open yours.” Shawn smiled, taking your mug from you. You looked at all the gifts, deciding to open the one’s from Shawn last, so you grabbed a small bag from Roniei. Inside was a metal jewelry box shaped like a butterfly, the inside lined with soft blue velvet. “Oh Ronie, this is beautiful, you know how much I love butterflies.” 

She beamed at you from her place on an ottoman, Cheryl on the floor by her feet. “Open mine next!” Cheryl clapped, her perfectly manicured nails shining in the lights from the tree. So you grabbed her’s, opening the box to see a pair of golden butterfly earrings and a matching ring. “Cher! These are stunning, oh my god you guys.” You were almost crying and you still had at least four more gifts to open. 

Kyle’s gift was next, it was a set of posters of sketches and the reference photos for Hayley Paige dresses. You told him you loved the way she designed her wedding dresses and you wanted to get married in one. The posters were for the dresses you loved the most, and considering the two of yu talked about her a lot, he knew exactly which ones those were. Jess had gotten you the new sturbucks cup with the glitter logo, Maddie got you a sketch pad and brand new pencils since you mentioned that you also liked to design your own items from time to time. And from Emily, you’d received a new white backpack with your name on it. Her mom made them, everyone got one from her and they were all perfect for each person.

When you reached for the three gifts from Shawn, he grabbed them from you. “They uh, they have to be opened in a specific order.” he explained, handing you the biggest one first, it was also the heaviest. You looked at him as you pulled back the paper, revealing a light pink weighted blanket. “It’s good to help you relax at night and it helps your anxiety, You know, just in case I’m not there when you have an attack and you can’t find one of these guys to help,” he motioned to everyone around the room. “It’s also from your parents as well. We all pitched in your this one.”

You smiled at him, fingers running over the soft fabric of the blanket. He rubbed your calf as he handed you another box “This one is just from me. He stated as you opened the gift. Inside was a pair of diamond earrings set in rose gold and a necklace with an “S” that matched. “I know you thought it was cute when we had that High School Muscial marathon, so I got you one too.” he grinned, proud of his gift.

“This is it beautiful Shawn, and now I have a pair of earrings for my second holes! So that way I can wear both new pairs of earrings.” He nodded, looking over at Ronie, knowing they’d planned it that way. “Can I open my last present now? I want you to open your’s.” He nodded, handing you the last bag, it was heavy for it’s size. 

He watched intently as you pulled the tissue paper out, everyone in the room stared at you like they were waiting for you reaction. Looking into the bag you saw a few rolled up shirts, but something about them looked familiar. Pulling out a blue one and watching it unroll you looked at the logo “Pelican Marina Kildare Island” it said, a white on in the bag said the same thing, you let out a gasp as you pulled out a navy blue bandana. “You fucking didn’t!” You looked up at Shawn.

“Look at the white one honey.” he smiled, pulling it out of the bag. Everyone just stared in confusion as you freaked out over shirts that were too big for you.

Taking it into your hands you noticed black markings on the shirt in sharpie. “Is… is that a note, from…” You were unable to form words as you stares down at the shirt, “Remeber, deny, deny, deny. And always call housekeeping. Love Rudy.” written across the front of the garment.

“What is that?” Emily asked, still confused as to why you were absolutely losing it over a bag of ratty looking clothing. 

Shawn laughed, “They are from this Netflix show she loves, Outer Banks. Her favorite character wore them, I have a friend that works in the industry and he got them from the set and Rudy Pankow, the actor signed them for her.” They all nodded and went back to talking amongst themselves. “Hey babe,” he nudged your foot, “Check the envelope.” he whispered and  you furrowed your brows, not noticing one until you looked at the bottom of the bag. He obviously meant for that to be seen by just you.

Pulling it out, you read it while Shawn started to open his gifts. “Your boyfriend got in contact with me about how our show helped you during a tough time, I am so sorry all those things happened to you, and you have to suffer through the aftermath. However, he really cares about you and just know that you are not alone. Please accept these shirts that I wore as JJ as a way to remind yourself to stay strong, like him. If you ever need anything or feel like you have no one to talk to, please do not hesitate to reach out! You have a beautiful soul and I’d hate to hear one of our watchers is hurting. Xx Rudy.” his phone number written on the bottom.

You looked over at Shawn who was looking at a set of scrubs from Cheryl and placed your hand on his back. “Thank you.” you whispered. He smiled at you and pulled you to him, kissing your head and mumbling an “I love you so much.” before opening the rest of this presents.

When he got to yours, he was giddy. You refused to give him any hints, but talked about how excited you were him to get them. There were two if them, he picked the smaller one first. You sat up straight, watching his face as he opened it. He let out a gasp at the blue stethoscope, a cursive S.M engraved into the metal. “For when you’re all doctor-y and stuff.” you giggled. “Look at the ear pieces.” you encouraged. “I love you.” was also etched into the instrument in yout hand writing.

“Oh baby I love it. I can’t wait to be able to use this!” He smiled, placing it around his neck and kissing your cheek. Grabbing his last gift, you bounced lightly, your excitement getting the best of you. You don’t really know why, it was actually a pretty stupid gift, but for some reason you loved it. Opening the box he smiled and let out a laugh, exactly the reaction you were hoping for. Inside the box was a new set of drawers that you’d labeled and filled with their respective items.

“What the fuck.” Kyle laughed as Shawn pulled out the small storage unit. It was clear with four drawers. One for notes and flashcards, one for his pencils and other stationary stuff, one for his medical things like the stethoscope you just gave him, and the bottom one for snacks.

Shawn smiled, “The one in my room is falling apart and very low on everything. This is actually kinda perfect.” he smiled, watching you bounce at his reaction.

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Back at the dorms, spring classes starting in a few days, Shawn helped you unpack all your things from your month up in the mountains. Everyone stayed up until the last minute. New Year’s Eve was spent at the lodge with everyone and some champagne. Honestly, you couldn’t have asked for a better Christmas. 

“Hey babe, I have something I’ve gotta talk to you about. Can you come here for a minute?” Shawn asked, sitting on your bed. You nodded, setting your stuff on the bathroom counter and sitting on his lap. “Before we left for the lodge, I can a call from my sister that a good friend of mine back home, James, is really sick. He’s not doing very well, and asked if I could come visit for a while.” You watched his face as he spoke, grabbing his hands and rubbing along his knuckles gently. “Well he didn’t get any better and they don’t really know if he’s gonna make it and I really want and need to go up and see him in case he doesn’t pull through. So im gonna leave Tuesday and say there for about a week, I’ve already cleared it with the university. I just wanted you to know. It’s another reason I contacted my friend to talk to Rudy. While I’m there I’m gonna be focused on him and spending time with him, but I wanted to make sure you were taken take of in case you started having attacks.”

You looked at him and pulled him to you, kissing his head. “Baby I understand, I’m really sorry about your friend. I really hope he pulls through, and with you there I’m sure he will. You have a healing energy to you that goes further than your medical education.” He nodded and wrapped his arms around your waist. “If you need anything, let me know bubs. This comfort thing goes both ways here.” He smiled against you skin and pulled back to look at you.

“I love you so much. I’ll try to keep in contact with you as much as I can while I’m back home, and I really can’t wait to tell him and my family all about you.” You blushed, leaning in for a kiss.

“Don’t worry about me babe, focus on James and your family. You said so yourself, you set in a plan in case I needed someone. I’ll be okay.”

-----

You were definitely not okay. Shawn had left four days ago, saying it would be about another week before he returned, and here you were on the carpet of your dorm room trying to breathe. Nothing had really even happened, but the voices in your head were telling you that you weren’t good enough for this school and this profession and the love you were receiving from Shawn and your friends. You didn’t want to bother anyone in the middle of the night since all your friends were learning the ins and outs of their classes.

So you called the only person you could think of. “Hello?” He asked as he answered. He knew it was you, you’d been texting him all week, and after initial shock of talking to the man you watch on your tv, you actually started to become friends. “Hey, you okay?” his voice concerned at your hyperventilating on your end of the phone. 

“Rudy? Can- can you tell me about what you did tod-today?” you hiccuped, wrapping the weighted blanket around yourself, it still had Shawn’s scent on it. “Or anything really.” You shook on the floor, listening Rudy talk about going to the beach and surfing.

After a few more minutes of listening to him, you were still freaking out, unable to block out the feeling you had. “Hey, I uh, I am in the L.A area, if you want to do something, so you’re not alone.” He suggested, and you shrugged. “How about we go to the beach?”

You thought about it for a while, “Yeah, okay. Maybe it’ll be good to get some fresh air.” You nodded, wiping your face and standing up.”

“Text me your dorm and I’ll pick you up. We can get food too.” He said and hung up. You quickly put on a swimsuit and a pair a jeans, slipping into one of Shawn’s shirts and wiping your face. It’s not like you wanted to look perfect for him, you really didn’t have the energy, but this was the first time he’d be seeing you and you didn’t want him to see how hard today had come down on you. 

When you heard a knock on your door, you turned off your tv and make your way to the sound. As soon as you opened the door you were engulfed in a hug, ay first you were shocked, but you assumed he wanted you to know he was there for you. “Hey there, you okay?” he asked and pulled away, sure you’d seen him on tv and on the one facetime call you had, but seeing him in front of you was different. You’d never think about leaving Shawn, but you had to admit Rudy was good looking. 

“Yeah, I’m really drained and honestly I’m still in the middle of an episode, but I think getting out might help.” He nodded, rubbing your back and looking at your swollen face. You felt really comfortable around him. 

“You ready to go?” he asked and you nodded, grabbing your bag and locking your door. “I’m really sorry the first time we met you don’t feel great. Shawn’s friend told me all about you and what happened, and I really am sorry about it all. I really felt for you, I know a few other people that’s been through that as well.” You sniffled, looking around the parking lot, not sure what car was his. “I parked over here.” he smiled, opening the door to a Hummer. “It’s my rental for the next few weeks.” he explained.

You nodded, smiling at The 1975 on the radio. “I really like this song.” you mumbled and he turned it up, telling you he liked them as well. The ride was really fun, he played a lot of good music.

“So, do you want something to eat? I didn’t know if you got hungry after attacks, I know some people do and some puke at the thought of food.” You nodded, giggling a little as your stomach growled. “Sonic mozzarella sticks and fries?” he asked and you stared at him. “When you called I texted Shawn, he said that’s your favorite thing. You smiled at the mention of your boyfriend and he noticed, placing a hand on yours in a comforting way. “He knows you didn’t want to worry him while he’s home, but I wanted to make sure you were comfortable.”

Sitting on the beach with Rudy was really relaxing, you two just talked and you asked him about filming. He asked you about fashion and told you that if you didn’t get the internship with Calvin Klein he’d put in a word at the studio for you for set styling. “So, what exactly happened?” he asked, referring to the reason you called him at midnight. 

“Well my ex actually goes to school here and when Shawn is here I can stay calm and feel safe, but with him gone I guess my safety net and strength went with him.” He pulled you into another hug and rubbed your arm gently.

“I’m sorry, I didn’t know you had to see him on a regular basis. That sounds really tough, but hey, you’ve got me know. This isn’t some charity case or something, I really care about you and I really think we could be good friends. If you need me at all while Shawn is gone or, obviously even when he gets back, just call. I’d really like to hang out with you when you’re feeling better too.”

You stayed there until you felt better, and were ready to go to bed. “Thanks again for coming to my rescue.” you said as you stood outside your door. He smiled and gave you one last hug, you assume Shawn told him the physical contact helped you, or maybe he just knew.

“Of course! Text me in the morning okay? Sleep well, I hope you feel better.” he said before getting back into the car and driving off after you’d made it safely inside. You really were grateful for Shawn and Rudy, but you didn’t want to sleep alone, so you did the best thing you could think of. You grabbed your key to Shawn’s room and slipped inside. You instantly decided to take a shower so you could use his shampoo before you crewled into him bed and inhaled his scent on the sheets. You couldn’t wait for Shawn to get back.

[oeillade]

Anne rides on the outside of the Highflier, compares gig styles at the coachmaker’s, and once again neglects to do her joint Bible reading with Mariana.  Mrs. Best stirs up drama.

1821 September Tuesday 25

8 ½

12 50/60

My uncle walked with me to Halifax — he went with me to Whitley’s to look at Mant’s bible just found for us and to Adams’s  —  About ordering a silver teapot to match our present one and which we are to have from London in a fortnight — Went with my uncle to the bank, and set off from Halifax about 11 1/2 — Had an inside place but came all the way on the box of the Highflier with the coachman and arrived at the Duffins’ (Micklegate, York) about 6 1/2 in he evening —  Fine day and pleasant traveling  — a little drizzling on Clayton Heights and at times the clouds looked threatening but the rain kept off  — the corn is not so much the worse for the late rainy weather as might have been expected not much housed and a good deal still to cut — In going into Leeds stopt at Marshall’s, the coach maker’s to inquire about a gig  — He had no 2nd hand one — would built me a new one (a Dennett, quite complete and in his best style, for £55 and his best harness with covered buckles would be about £6.10 but he would let me have the whole for £ 60 and if I liked a loose top, would let me have for this for £10 additional  — Asked the difference of the Tilbury and Dennett springs — these I understand were pretty much the same being different modifications of the grasshopper springs but it was the box-part for luggage, underneath the carriage, something like the boot of a stage coach that constituted a Dennett, which he recommended in preference to a Tilbury — the common gig springs, like those of  chaises are the C springs —  He had only furbished up Mrs. Greenwood’s (of Crosshills) carraige which had belonged to Colonel Davy and was what they called a Bruce-landau —  Mrs. Duffin came to the door to meet me not so Mr. Duffin he went almost immediately to a small party at Mrs. Crosby’s and returned at ten and forty minute and we sat up till eleven talking of Mrs. Best who in a pet at Colonel Hotham shewed Mrs. Hotham some of his letters and this made the blow up he made it up with his wife and Mary come here merely to annoy them both Mr. Duffin believes things went so far that Mr. Hotham proposed to Mary their going off to the continent together — The Duffins seem glad to see me but somehow there is a sort of dictatorialness or know not what expecting of deference and attention about Mr. Duffin that makes me never much like being here everything upstairs in my room is more comfortable than ever before the whole chest of drawers and a foot pot I have the room over Mr. and Mrs. Duffin’s looking on to the walls — Miss Hunt was drinking tea here -- I never saw her before and know not where in York she lives — went upstairs to put by my things for an hour and 1/2 after tea — went up to bed at 11 but dawdling over 1 thing or other kept me up till 10 minutes before 1  —  [marginal note omitted reading chapter 9 St. Matthew]

[nooneinaworldofsomeones]

Only mine part 2

For the next 3 days Lucy seemed off and was often lost in thought. People were getting worried but when someone tried to ask her what was wrong she avoided he question and changed the subject. On the 4th day Lucy has asked everyone to leave her alone at home because she was feeling sick. That didn’t stop natsu from camping out on the outside of her house. On the fifth day Lucy packed her bags and snuck out of her house early in the morning not aware that natsu had seen her. He followed her to the park where she sat in silence seeming very miserable and on the verge of tears. Suddenly Jacob pulled up in the carraige and started walking torwards her.

Lucy’s pov

“Well well i see you have come to your senses.” Said Jacob, her soon to be husband.

“If i go with you will you leave my friends alone?”

“Of course my dear. And I’ll do you one better after we’re married i will let them visit you as long as you are obedient.”

I really don’t want to marry this creep but what other choice do i have i have to protect my friends. And natsu. I had always hoped i would get married and have a family with him but of course i waited to long to tell him my feelings and now he’ll never know.

“How generous of you.”

“I know. Now to seal the deal. Let’s see if your truly obedient. Kiss me.”

She had no choice but to obey. So she walked up to him, took his face in her hands and kissed him. He roamed her body with his hands and she made a mental note to take a cold shower later. He pulled back with a devilish smirk.

“Great now get in the carriage and prepare for your new life.”

She did as she was told and started to get dressed in the elegant dress layed out on the seat.

Unbeknownst to her natsu has heard the whole conversation and was furious. No one takes what’s his. No one. He jumped on the carraige and climbed to the top. He may have to suffer motion sickness but it’s worth it to save Lucy.

Meanwhile...

Lucy was absolutely miserable. Her soon to be husband had forced her to sit next to him and they were now cuddling.

“I hate this stupid jerk so much but remember your doing this for your friends Lucy.” She thought

“When we get home i want you dolled up and a smile on your face i will be having guests over to celebrate our engagement.”

Lucy plastered on a smile. “Of course dear.”

The rest of the ride she dreamed of natsu and fairy tail what her life could have been like if not for her dad and soon to be husband.

She eventually fell asleep and awoke to see a giant mansion that was soon to be her prison.

“Good your up. We are about to arrive at your new home. I have business to take care of so one of my servants will take you to our room.”

Lucy’s heart stopped.

“Our?”

“Yes our. We are going to be married soon we might as well get used to sleeping in the same bed. But don’t worry I’ll let you adapt to the changes in your life before we get married but once we do i can’t promise no funny business won’t go down.”

Lucy gulped she tried not to think of the horrid future that awaited her. Thankfully the carraige stopped and Lucy hopped out.

“Ughhhhhh stupid carriages.”

“Huh did you say something.”

“No now follow Anna to our room.”

She brushed it off thinking she must just be hearing things. She walked almost as in a trance not really comprehending that this was her life now. All she wanted to do was run back into natsus strong arms and have him tell her everything is going to be ok. But reality had other plans. Natsu wasn’t coming. She was all alone with just her thoughts and servants to keep her company. She realized she had stopped walking and the secant was standing in front of her holding he bedroom door open.

“Thank you.”

“Your welcome ma’am.”

She walked in and took in his beautiful her new cage was. It had a giant white canopy bed in the middle of the room. A vanity on the side with makeup and perfumes. A full sized closet ,with elegant dresses and shoes, that she will probably get lost in. A gigantic golden mirror propped on the wall. Beautiful painting and vases. But none of it mattered to her. She didn’t care for the jewels or fancy things she just wanted her friends. And with that last thought she crawled on the bed and cried herself to sleep.

Hey sorry this is so short again. In the next chapter i have more material to work with so it will be a lot longer. I think i will be posting every other day (example: if i post Monday the next one comes out on wednsday) i might update inbetween then but as of right now i don’t think i will. Hope u enjoy!😁

[mastergaragedoorngates]

Garage Door Trends - What's New?

Whats new in the world of garage doors?

When that time comes to once again think about replacing an appliance in their household a lot of folks out there are wondering...whats new? Is that fancy new clothes dryer more efficient now? How about the new flat screen TV's and microwave ovens...whats new?

Well my dryer, TV, and microwave are all still working and much like you I'm not buying anything new until the one I have is completely dead, and yes I do realize the consequences of waiting until the last minute before replacing it, you will end up in a rush to replace the item, make a hasty decision and regret it for the next 5 years, I do the same things you folks do, even though I know better. The difference is that when your dryer goes out you can probably do without it for a week or two...after all there is still the clothes-line option. If your TV konks out, well its been a while since I've read a good book anyway and what about that microwave? Well I guess dinner will just take a little bit longer to cook for the next week or so.

If however your garage door konks out, it is within reality that your car could quite possibly be stuck in the garage!! Can you get by for a week without a car? So I will put this article out there for those that read it to inform them of whats currently going on in the garage door world.

Naturally the trend for the last 10-15 years or better as far as garage doors themselves go is the "steel sectional" door, many of you have probably noticed in your own neighborhoods that the old style one piece slab doors that we have here in California are slowly but surely being replaced with the newer styles of sectionals, drive down most streets and you will see more of these than any other type of door while back in 1990 it was just the opposite, but as sure as the seasons and weather conditions change...this effect has taken its toll on the wooden doors of the past. Now as we rapidly approach 2012 the trends for new doors are leaning towards different styles of patterns such as the old school "Carraige House" look or the more modern contemporary "Flush" panel design or even the ultra modern "Full View" or (all window) look, but keep in mind not every house has the look to accommodate one of these three styles of doors, some houses are more fitted to the "Ranch" or (Long panel) design or even the "Colonial" or (Short panel) design of the 80s, in any event, panel designs and colors are now coming to the forefront of new trends.

Next on the list would be what the doors are made of, there are new materials being used as well designs, such as fiberglass, vinyl and insulated steel have surged well past wooden garage doors these days although the basic steel door is still the market leader just based on price and availability, but for those looking for a high end stain grade wood sectional garage door it would really pay off to take a closer look at the fiberglass models, they look like stained wood, they are expensive like wood but that's where the similarities end, these fiberglass doors are fully insulated and metal backed, which is much nicer looking on the inside than wood and with these types of materials they will far outlast any wood products, but they are limited on sizes available.

Vinyl is also another material being used for garage doors, they are hard to find and very expensive but an option nonetheless for those living right on the beach, they (vinyl doors) are insulated and have a flush vinyl backing but I'm only aware of one manufacturer that is currently making them and like I said they are expensive.

The most practical way to go is "Insulated steel" these doors keep summer heat out, winter heat in, as well as cutting down on operational and street noise and being a relative bargain for the benefits, they look nice on the inside as well as the outside and are available in a multitude of panel designs, this is a rapidly rising trend especially in areas of excessive heat like Arizona and Nevada as well as the cold states in the north east.

Garage door "safety features" is another up and coming trend such as "pinch resistant" panels so those operating their door by hand won't get their fingers caught between the sections, the various manufacturers have all gone about this in different ways and designs due to patent rights and such but the main theme here is to get the sections to not separate enough when operating to allow ones fingers to get pinched. Amarr Garage Doors currently has by far the best design. Other manufacturers have have had other various safety features to keep ones fingers from getting pinched by the rollers or caught in the tracks but the main problem has always been the fingers in the sections type of injury.

So to sum it up...the garage door industry is chugging along and keeping up with technology as best it can, giving consumers (that aren't in a rush to slap in the first and cheapest thing offered to them) a variety of styles, colors, safety features and choices not previously available, so when it comes time to buy the one item that quite possibly takes up to 40% of the front look of your house at the very least you now know there are many ways to actually improve that look when your garage door finally needs replacing.

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[galacticsynthesizer]

"It'll stop spinning if you just close your eyes. We'll be there in a few minutes, just don't do anything stupid." She leaned back against him, crossing her arms over her chest as they drove into the neighborhood. Cas stepped down from the carraige, petting one of his horses. "My dear, If you believe I dont already have a ring ready for you, you'd be wrong." He hummed, fishing out his keys and unlocking the door to his house. Inside was just about scattered with books as the library would be.

In a kingdom far, far away. "Yeah no fuck this, I heard there was a open roof hot springs in this town.". A ghostly white girl said with her eyes giving a neutral bored look. "Well of course there is that is one of the reasons why we came here, beside the trading market." A other girl said with a cheery tone. Some say the could be twins if that one girl didnt have a star pupil in her right eye.

The job of a royal advisor was nothing short of stressful. It was a constant flow of royals and nobels asking him what to do, how to do it, and when to do it. Casimir was more than relieved when his supposed only remaining family member- Rexy, or now known as Roxanne- dragged him out to a newly installed hot springs. “Sister dearest, you know there are separate baths, correct? It’s quite taboo to bathe with the men.” Casimir chuckled as he stepped into the water, sinking into the warm pool. Roxanne just scowled at him tossing her shirt off into the distance. “There’s nobody here, what does it matter? Besides, I don’t want to sit with a load of squealing girls.” She huffed, slipping into the water and splashing it into his face.

[oldfarmhouse]

𝑆𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑟𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑒: 𝑖.𝑒. (𝐾𝑖𝑡𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑟𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑒). 19𝑡ℎ 𝐶𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑦 𝐹𝑎𝑟𝑚ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑠𝑒

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[phoebewanders]

in Savannah part 1

Not too long ago I took the train down to Savannah for a long weekend. The train ride was a bit of a let down which was sad because I usually love riding the train. But nine hours in an aisle seat in a hot, crowded and noisy carraige was not a fun trip. No, not at all. Train ride aside though it was a pretty awesome long weekend. My favorite thing by far was discovering a semi-secret alternate universe of old treasures on floor after floor at Alex Raskin Antiques. It was like tumbling into another world and I could’ve spent every minute of my time there and been completely happy.

I’d admired this house before while in Savannah but had no idea of the magic inside...

If you’re ever in Savannah and you enjoy traipsing around an amazing old crumbly house that is full to the brim with  treasures and mystery then head to Monterey Square, look for the antique shop tucked away on the side of one of the prettiest houses around and head on in. You’ll need to find the stairs with the door at the top. It looks like it’s off limits but it’s not...that’s where all of the good stuff is! I can’t wait to go back again one day.

[joesbrownusa]

Houses For Sale in Cuba, NY

141 W Main St

Price: $97900

This Multi-Family Home located at 141 West Main Street, Cuba, NY is currently for sale and has been listed on theochomesearch for 106 days. This property is listed by ERA Team VP Real Estate for $97,900. 141 W Main St has approximately 3,936 square feet. The price per square foot is $25. The property has a lot size of 2.03 acres and was built in 1978. 141 W Main St is in the 14727 ZIP code in Cuba, NY.

29 Chapel St

Price: $30000

Nice village home in Cuba just 3 doors from the town park. This 2 bedroom with a possible 3rd bed on first floor has been update with drywall throughout, painted in current neutral earth tones, door knobs and latches are antique from the era of the home! High efficient furnace and 2 year old hot water heater. The 1 car garage is attached, enter into your laundry room from the garage. Nice size back yard, and cute front porch to relax on. The driveway entrance is shared with the neighbor. The 2 story section has old fashion metal roof still weather tight!

8762 Hoyett Rd

Price: $72500

great country setting with a large farmhouse and all handicap accessible home . large deck with ramps , has many improvements with all lg doors thruought the home and complete handicap whirlpool bath and shower room , all vinyl siding with newer addition very open and fireplace, large barn and shed . has asmall creek on the back portion of the property plenty shade trees, newer two car garage.

46 W Main St

Price: $85000

Great potential,operating bar business,remodeled 3 years ago,all equipment stays,walk in cooler,5 tap system,food prep room,horseshoe bar,central air,large 3 bedroom apartment on 2nd floor.

8418 Beebe Hill Rd

Price: $164500

Nestled on 22 Acres of peace and serenity this is where you will find sanctuary. With the possibility for a fourth bedroom this spacious nearly 2500 sq. ft. home has an open floor plan with a spectacular addition with passive solar heat by design which incorporates beautiful views. Outdoor activities are endless; many trails for hiking or ATV, hunting, fishing, camping and exploring. If horses are your thing, there are three stables in the barn waiting to be filled. The newer addition has radiant heat flooring in living area and basement which is ready to be finish for more living space.

3086 Haskell Rd

Price: $29900

This Single-Family Home is located at 3086 Haskell Road, Cuba, NY. 3086 Haskell Rd is in the 14727 ZIP code in Cuba, NY. The average listing price for ZIP code 14727 is $139,976. 3086 Haskell Rd has 3 beds, 1 bath, approximately 1,734 square feet, and was built in 1956

49 South St

Price: $54000

Take a walk back in time when you view this 1850 Greek Revival home in the historic district. Rare chestnut woodwork on the staircase,foyer,many doors and door casings. Enjoy the living room,parlor, and library which could become first floor bedroom. Hardwood floors throughout house. Spacious dining room. Country kitchen boasts large porcelain sink and built-in cupboards.Three bedrooms upstairs with original wide plank flooring and full bath.Two- story carraige house with workshop and rustic upstairs apartment. Big private backyard. With some TLC return this house to it’s original grandeur!

4785 Route 305

Price: $105000

Charming victorian house outside the village but still get the luxury of public water and sewer. This 4 bedroom 2 full bath home boasts its natural woodwork throughout. The staircase is completely wood, newer windows, newer furnace . Beautiful built in in the dining room, 10 ft ceilings throughout the home. Finished attic for extra space. 2 car detached barn in back with extra side coverage for a camper, boat or car. Enjoy the park like setting in the back yard. Come see it today to appreciate all it has.

1044 Abbott Rd

Price: $49000

Must see inside! This cozy country ranch home has brand new carpeting in the living room and bedrooms, Kitchen opens up into the dining rm. 2 bedrooms, updated bathroom, first floor laundry, 2 car detached garage & 1car attached. Large deck on the back of the house with 2 ponds on the property to enjoy.

8933 Spring Valley Rd

Price: $49900

This Mobile/Manufactured located at 8933 Spring Valley Road, Cuba, NY is currently for sale and has been listed on theochomesearch for 143 days. This property is listed by Homestar Realty for $49,900. 8933 Spring Valley Rd has 3 beds, 1 bath, and approximately 1,152 square feet. The price per square foot is $43. The property has a lot size of 5.0 acres and was built in 1979. 8933 Spring Valley Rd is in the 14727 ZIP code in Cuba, NY.

9845 W Cuba Rd

Price: $179000

Welcome Home! You will love everything this 4+ Bedroom 3 full bath home has to offer! Finished lower level can be utilized an in-law/separate income suite OR extra living space, it offers a separate entrance, bedrooms, full bath and living area. Enjoy this amazing setting with views from the large front deck or master suite deck. The chef approved kitchen offers large island w/breakfast bar & seating. The large open living area offers cathedral ceilings, dining and living space. The heated sunroom can be enjoyed year round. Central air, newer roof, covered outdoor living area, above gro und pool. 2 Car Attached garage. Two outbuildings serve as workshop and pool house. Blacktop driveway with turn around. Much much more! This is not a drive by!!! Call for all the details!

9 Champlain Ave

Price: $43000

Comfortable 3 bedroom home with large kitchen. Wall to wall maple cabinets. Combination living/dining room, large and carpeted. Free standing gas stove for extra heating comfort. Single car detached garage, blacktop drive. 1 additional adjacent lots available with sale.

5290 Burt Rd

Price: $145900

Was our dream home, have to move due to job relocation. Has private drive with no in view neighbors, but still only five minutes to town. Utilities Have been cheap. Easy to keep warm and cool. Large open kitchen perfect for family gatherings. Large bathroom with his and her sinks and large jacuzzi tub. Large picture windows with great view of large yard.

27 Spring St

Price: $59900

Must see inside! Spacious 5-6 bedroom, two bath home in the village with many new updates. Wonderful newly remodeled kitchen with center island breakfast bar, all new stainless steel appliances, ceramic tile floor and big walk-in pantry. All bathrooms have been updated one with marble flooring. Large formal dining room with laminate flooring. Living room down and family room upstairs. New mudroom entranceway off kitchen leads to new porch and patio. Roof new in 2016. Mostly pex plumbing. Handy raised garden beds. Most of the house was painted this past summer. Will try to complete weath er permitting. Large two-story garage/ workshop out back currently housing a woodworking shop. Current owners have brought this house a long way. Don”t hesitate to come take a look. You may be surprised!!

3449 County Road 6

Price: $139000

Great location for this total remodel on 28 acres! Old photos reveal Greek Revival of 1949; today is a contemporary style with open wrap around porch! Cozy heated mudroom well lit and large enough for an extra room, office, perfect for family hats/coats/boots and toys! Large eat in custom built kitchen for family gatherings-beautiful hickory cabinetry, wall mounted pot filler, and decorative apron-front farm sink will be a few of your favorite things. Great room off the kitchen is a super bonus room! Home well insulated, 3 full baths, 1 roughed in-NEWER: windows/doors, flooring, wiring, electric service, plumbing, heating system, well, septic, generator. Large rooms, unique design. Needs siding and your finishing touches, hemlock staircase,solar panels. Would make great hunting retreat!

8784 County Road 20

Price: $119000

Ranch in the country, just what everyone is looking for! Cuba-Rushford school district, few miles to town. This 3 bedroom house has been totally updated and some new electric plumbing. kitchen updated. New bathroom in master suite, new bathroom for kids. Wood burning fireplace, large flat lot. There are 9 acres included, some woods, some open.

63 W Main St

Price: $69000

Apartment house with three units and garage/barn with 1-2 units. House has two units with two bedrooms each and one unit with three bedrooms. Garage downstairs has small two bedroom unit and possible one bedroom upstairs. Currently rent includes all utilities. Stove and refrigerator in all units. Nicely landscaped with paved driveway. Very close to downtown business and elementary school.

9372 Health Camp Rd

Price: $29900

Two acre corner lot located directly across the street from Cuba Lake. Three bedroom log sided home in need of work and TLC. Nice big two car detached garage. Wonderful view of the lake from spacious covered front porch. Endless possibilities.

2346 Route 305

Price: $34900

Life in the country can be peaceful and rewarding! This home being offered for sale includes a large 5.4 acre lot with plenty of space to roam and enjoy the outdoors! With three bedrooms, and a bonus room easily made into a fourth, this is THE opportunity to relocate to the country! This home and acreage are offered at a discounted price far below the assessed value due to rehab work which is needed. Within the home features include hardwood floors which could be restored to their original beauty, plenty of space, and a fireplace to enjoy! Call for a tour today!

7892 County Road 7a

Price: $59900

This Mobile/Manufactured located at 7892 County Road 7a, Cuba, NY is currently for sale and has been listed on theochomesearch for 1 days. This property is listed by Homestar Realty for $59,900. 7892 County Road 7a has 3 beds, 2 baths, and approximately 1,352 square feet. The price per square foot is $44. The property has a lot size of 8.8 acres and was built in 1989. 7892 County Road 7a is in the 14727 ZIP code in Cuba, NY.

from Houses For Sale – The OC Home Search http://www.theochomesearch.com/houses-for-sale-in-cuba-ny/ from OC Home Search https://theochomesearch.tumblr.com/post/157996544020

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