#i tried for like thirty minutes to make a graphic header for it but like

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I'm not sure who the target audience is for this fic. But when the melponene bites, she really gets her teeth in there. sort of just started and couldn't stop.

This amelie graham de vanily centered fic is titled "A Miracle" but it was almost titled "My Body is a Haunted House And I Will Become a Ghost in its Walls" which, you know, now that I've written that out, maybe I ought to change it.

Title: A Miracle Summary: Amélie has never wanted to be pregnant, but she finds herself trapped in another unfortunate feature of her marriage. Word Count: 4K Rating: M Content Warnings: many. Find them in the cut below or in the tags on ao3

Content Warnings: Domestic Violence, Marital Rape, Unwanted Pregnancy, Attempted Abortion, Attempted Suicide

or, as I said on discord, "you know, normal Colt Fathom behavior"

[whocaresstillthelouvre]

Hear It In The Silence (Joel's Tommy's Version)

A moodboard, 450 word drabble, and playlist celebrating Chapter 6 of Elks.

A/N: Sorry about the delay, the last few months of the year are always my busiest for my job and my family had some health issues this week that took away my time/brain.

“Hey, uhh…” Joel clears his throat, catching Tommy’s attention as they ride back toward Jackson. “Think we could stop for a second?”

“Now?” Tommy asks, a bit annoyed. “We’re only thirty minutes from home.” It’s been a long few days, and now only a small trail near the lake and a small valley separates him from his bed, his wife, and indoor plumbing. Stopping now feels like a tall ask. 

“Yeah, it’s just—” Joel sighs, looking off to the side, towards the field of wildflowers growing near the edge of the trail. “Wanted to pick some… flowers, y’know… for, um…”

“I got it,” Tommy smirks knowingly. “Understood. Maria’s going to love them. Thanks for the idea big bro.”

A blush appears across his face, it’s the first time Tommy’s seen that in years. 

Joel lets out a quiet chuckle, slowing Callus to a halt. 

His brother laughs now, he smiles, he jokes… Tommy now sees signs of who his brother used to be. 

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Joel crouches near the lake picking a handful of flowers, Tommy watches him quietly, it’s easy to see his brother getting older. HIs movements have slowed, gray streaks his beard and hair in uneven lines, the lines of his face are set deeper, and the ache of his joints seems harder to hide, no matter how much he tries to hide the grunts and sighs. 

Just a year ago, Tommy never thought he’d see his big brother again. Before that, he thought he had lost the brother he used to know forever. And now… here he is, happy and fulfilled, standing under the bright, open sky picking flowers for you. 

Tommy can see the careful way Joel selects each bloom for you, checking the stems, leaves, and petals as if each one has to be perfect. He’s seen him take down men twice his size without a second thought, but here, holding flowers in his hand… glimpses of Joel before the violence and heartbreak overtook his soul have begun to appear. 

He watched it slowly happen, the almost hidden smile Joel would let slip whenever you’re around, the softened tone of his voice whenever he’d make small mentions of you, the secret glances your way when he thought no one was looking, Tommy didn’t think it was possible, but he can see it plain as day now–his brother is in love. 

Tommy bends over and picks a few yellow wildflowers for Maria. Love… he has it, and now he knows Joel has it too. He never knew if he’d get the old Joel back, but now, this burgeoning love he sees feels like a rebellion against the bleakness of the man his brother once was.

Finally. 

Playlist under the cut!

Taglist. Let me know if you’d like to be removed or added.

@ohheypedrito, @magpiepills, @secretelephanttattoo, @goodwithcheese, @copperhalfcent

@yopossum, @burntheedges, @noisynightmarepoetry, @moel-jiller, @tinytinymenace

@sawymredfox, @bardot49, @maggiemayhemnj, @jolapeno, @chrysochromulina

@vickie5446, @dancinglotusbud, @cozylittlepigeon, @chippedowlmug

Thank you @saradika-graphics for the headers!