#maybe the two dog catchers are a couple. or friends. or family members. or a boss who doesnt quite believe their employee's weird identical

[dogfake]

who wants to write the companion oc to dr. barks!!!!!

theyre a dog catcher. they keep finding dogs that look exactly like the dogs on lost dog posters around town. but when they take the dog to the lost dog’s family, theres already an identical dog there.

theyve been keeping all the lost dogs they find at their own home--instead of bringing them to the pound like theyre supposed to--b/c they can tell something Weird is going on here. but they dont understand what yet.

theyre beginning to do some amateur detective work. but theyre kind of sloppy and awkward and bad at it but theyre Trying Their Best. they really want to get to the bottom of this.

they vaguely know who dr. barks is (just b/c she was a well known scientist once upon a time) but have no idea shes connected in any way yet.

theres more but it’s a whole plot and story and i dont wanna give it all away!!!!

[gloriafc]

Telling him you're pregnant *Buck series*

*SWAT crossover*

When you found out the only people you told was, obviously Jessica as she's your boss, Alice, Athena, and Chris. Of course the boys in the HQ were suspicious about all the girls whispering to each other, or constantly texting each other but decided that maybe you girls were just gossiping.

Of course it seemed weird that Jessica was always pulling you to the side during cases and the boys felt like she was keeping you out of the action so you knew you had to plan on telling everyone soon.

You don't know how you managed to keep your excitement in check around Buck because you just wanted to tell him but you knew he'd want his firehouse family involved along with his sister.

Thankfully your birthday was coming up, so you invited everyone over for a small party saying it was to celebrate early so you can visit your family on your actual birthday.

With your plan in motion Alice helped you come up with a way to tell Buck and everyone else. Chris managed to keep the surprise hidden at what was once your house as well, thankful you had moved in with Buck months beforehand.

When the day came you had everything set up for a barbecue, you encouraged everyone to bring their families, setting up games and different activities for everyone. Of course you had to dodge the many "You want me to get you a drink?" that were thrown at you.

Chris managed to help you distract everyone, while Alice took the dog you had to beg Buck to let you get inside. "It's time for our annual pitch." You're quick to explain to the members of the firehouse, "I went to college on a baseball scholarship, not softball, coach saw my curve ball and fast pitch, wanted me on the boys team. Every year they try to top my pitch speed. BUT THEY CANT!"

One by one the guys try and go against your pitch speed, including the guys from the firehouse. When it's your turn Hondo makes Jim play catcher, knowing he doesn't know how fast you actually pitch. "Do your worst Y/N." You smirk as you find your grip on the ball before getting into position and winding your arm back letting the ball soar through Chris's backyard before hearing, "Son of a bitch!" You laugh as you watch Jim shake out his hand, the glove falling off. Jessica laughs from her spot with the speed gun.

"She's still got it." The boys groan as you take a drink from the can of soda.

You watch as Alice opens the sliding door with a smile on her face, your dog following her with his brand new bandana on.

You quickly lace your voice with fake worry as the dog gets closer to you and Buck. "Buck what's on his neck?"

He's quick to turn knowing how much you love your dog, and would kill if anything happened to him. When the dog stops in front of him Athena's quick to grab her phone and starts recording knowing exactly what's about to happen as buck unties the bandana to look at it better.

Buck freezes, rereading the bandana before turning and picking you up spinning you around. "Really?" You nod with a smile on your face, seeing just how happy he actually is about the news.

Everyone looks at the two of you as your feet touch the ground, confused at Bucks sudden outburst. Buck looks at you before looking at his friends and the new people he's grown to think of as friends, "She's pregnant."

You get passed around to all of your friends as they congratulate you and Buck. You finally get to Athena and Bobby, Athena pulling you into a tight hug, Buck figuring out she had something to do with it. "You knew?" "Of course I knew. Nothing happens to this girl that I don't know about."

As the night dies down, everyone packs up left overs before heading out giving you an buck one last congratulations before they leave.

When you get back home you let your dog off his leash, who eagerly runs to play with Bucks cat, as Buck wraps his arms around your waist. "How long did you know?" "Found out a week ago. Told Jess right away to prevent getting put on any calls. I've been getting desk work for the past week while we planned on how to tell everyone. The guys were already asking why I wasn't getting in on the action." Buck can't think of anything to say, the only thought going through his head is how happy he is. Practically reading his mind you say, "I have a doctor's appointment in a couple days. Doc said we'd be able to listen to the heart beat. Didn't want to at the last appointment, was still trying to wrap my head around everything. Already talked to Bobby, he said you can have the time of the appointment off."

When the day of your appointment comes, you drive practically feeling bucks nerves and excitement radiating off of him. The only thing running through his brain is that he doesn't know what to expect.

He holds your hand as you lay on the table staring at the small screen waiting for the image of your baby to show up. You look at his face as he's mesmerized by the tiny bean, only looking at you with unshed tears when the heartbeat echo's through the room.

[oosteven-universe]

Cookie and the Kid #2

Cookie and the Kid #2 Antarctic Press 2019 By Alex Kosakowski     Bombs away! Cookie the elf and his best friend, Mutt, are supposed help Sylva, another young elf, put the finishing touches on her trebuchet so maybe it can catapult the human child out of the faerie world before the Hill King finds her. Unfortunately, Cookie’s more interested in lunch than launch, so things don’t go as planned…     There are some books that you find that you instantly fall in love with and for me this is one of them. Cookie and Mutt are one of the greatest comedic duo's out there. It is like the Odd Couple, Fred and Barney or Oliver and Hardy they just play off one another spectacularly well and it's a pure joy that we get to see this happen. While we cannot understand what our human friend is saying since this is the land of the faerie and neither can Cookie or Mutt so that compliments matters for now.     I love the way that this is being told. Alex has this way of being able to make it seem that writing is the easiest thing in the world. Like breathing or some such nonsense. The story & plot development along with the character development and how they work with and off each other to create the kind of atmosphere that delights us. Speaking of delights this really truly is an all-ages book and while the younger ones will just enjoy the banter, the creativity and imagination in the characters. Teens and upward will like the complexity of the story, how they all have either issues with each other or tease each other depending on the persons viewpoint. Plus if I am not mistaken Cookie and Sylva have that playground style crush going on as well.     This poor little girl is lost, crying and just wants her dog Cookie. So it's kind of like that old Who's on First routine because with the dog and the elf having the same name well it is causing all kinds of distress and wrong assumptions among Mutt and Cookie. Though to be honest it's funny that that's the only word they can understand. I do have to say that it's nice to finally meet more characters in this world. Sylva was a natural as she and Cookie have a history but then to see those two new beastie-catchers. I have no idea why they are catching them but it was mentioned last issue by Cookie so that we see them is wonderfully done.     The interiors are are beautiful. There are a few backgrounds that are more empty than I would like but considering Alex does this everything here we can forgive that. I adore the way the elves look like monkey's they've got these large ears and yet the hairy bodies and the hands resemble simian features. There is something incredibly unique and delightful about Alex's rendition here. I love the linework that we see here and how the varying weights are utilised in creating such dynamic attention to detail. The animals, creatures, characters and this world they live in with the trees and rocks in the landscape is just gorgeous. ​     With hi-jinx, laughter and with sadness and a little squabbling this is every bit as fun and creative as anything from Where the Wild Are, Who, Said Sue, Said Whoo? Or even Shel Silverstein. Perfect every member of the family and a great way to have supper table conversation over something that isn't on telly or mobile phones. Positivity and joy rule the day here and I can't get enough of it.