#mike watches the terminator

[tomfrogisblue]

QSMP UPDATE! :)

Q!Pac is alone again! :)

[hag-lad]

Last night, my brother and I were talking about our favorite sequences in film, and like 2/3rds of mine were fight scenes. Or torture. I didn’t think I was this much of an edgelord, and yet…

[hypnogogyc]

Cool Oliver pairing names

Oliver/Mike - Terminal Velocity

Oliver/Jon - Graveyard Watch

Oliver/Jane - Bed Bugs

Oliver/Agnes - Funeral Pyre

Oliver/Hezekiah - Dead and Buried

[therainscene]

Stranger Things 4 is themed around A Nightmare on Elm Street -- Vecna is a child-killer-turned-demon who murders teenagers from within their own minds; his heavily scarred skin and clawed hand resemble that of Freddy Krueger; and the actor who played Freddy himself plays his father.

I think Stranger Things 5 is gearing up to do something similar with The Terminator. Linda Hamilton (Sarah Connor) is the upcoming guest star this season; Vecna's exposed skull and vine-covered neck resembles the T-800--

--and Will's speech at the end of S4 bears striking similarities to Kyle Reece's famous "it can't be reasoned with" speech.

If Vecna is the T-800... then the Mind Flayer is the perfect candidate for Skynet.

[And Hawkins National Laboratory is Cyberdyne Systems -- a military-funded lab that meddled with phenomena beyond its ability to control and paved the way for a sinister hive mind to enter the world.]

I'm pretty sure that the Mind Flayer lies at the heart of whatever timey-wimey stuff is going on. It's suspiciously linked to timeline inconsistencies -- Will is already able to sense it in his neck before his possession in S2, and young Henry in TFS is haunted by the spider monster he wasn't supposed to create for another 20 years.

I've already written a theory on how a causal loop could tie Will and Henry to the Mind Flayer -- whatever's going on is probably more complicated than this, since my theory doesn't explain why the Upside Down is frozen -- but it's worth a read, I think, as it's the same type of time paradox as the one in Terminator and could easily be at the core of ST's time shenanigans.

Will is Kyle Reece or Sarah Connor -- so does that mean he's going to be a gun-toting badass?

No.

This scene is Will coming full circle from that moment in the shed at the start of S1: backed into a corner and forced to resort to violence because he sees no other way out. He doesn't want to kill the monster; he has to.

But the difference is that he's not cornered anymore.

This time around, Will knows his enemy, and he has supportive friends and family at his side. He's just so beaten down -- by Vecna, by Hawkins, by perceived rejections from Mike -- that he's lost all confidence in his ability to stand up for himself on his own terms.

I know it seems at first glance that Will advocates the use of violence in desperate times, but consider the context of the episode in which the above scene appears:

Joyce is reminiscing about her missing son while dealing with Lonnie telling her what to do and feel about it. Shortly after, she realizes how manipulative he's being and permanently kicks him out of her life (and the show lol) -- no violence necessary.

Will's advice hadn't been about the value of violence, but about the value of refusing to play by abusers' rules -- a key lesson in Stranger Things, as we've been watching El learn it the hard way over the course of four seasons.

Will cannot self-actualize by "finally" pulling the trigger on an approach that symbolizes his homophobic father's macho expectations. S5 is going to be about him regaining his self-confidence and allowing his authentic, gentle nature to guide him to the real solution.

So, to return to the "he's not gonna stop" speech: the theme at play here is inevitability, and it's one of the central themes of The Terminator -- not simply because the titular assassin is unstoppable, but because of the love story that drives the plot:

If Skynet hadn't sent the T-800 back in time to kill Sarah Connor before she could give birth to the leader of the human resistance, then Kyle would have had no reason to go back in time and end up unknowingly fathering John. No matter how hard Skynet tried to snuff John Connor out of existence, the rebellious love that created him was just as inevitable as the T-800.

This, I think, is the message at the heart of both Terminator and Stranger Things, and is the reason why The Terminator would be the perfect choice for S5's theme movie:

Sometimes the horrors wrought by humanity are inescapable...

...but so too is the hopeful human drive to love each other and overcome them.

Read Brenner's role in creating Vecna as a metaphor for homophobic Reagan-era fear-mongering and it all clicks into place, I think.

[teambyler]

Season 5 predictions for Byler, El, Will, and based on the plot and characters we've been given

Hi @teambyler (Ronald Off the Record/the "Byler lawyer") here! Just wanna share a couple of thoughts I had today while watching ST reaction videos:

Defeating Vecna will involve El finding out how to tap love instead of hate. However, after two seasons of Mike failing to say he loves her and his actual "love confession" failing to help her, her journey in s5 will be to figure how to do that. But she also is too hard on herself, she sees all bad things as HER responsibility, and this tends to ISOLATE her from her friends. Her journey in s5 involves learning to rely on her friends, and knowing that it ISN'T ONLY HER. Which in the one sense will be a relief, but also another source of anxiety as she has to rely on her friends putting themselves in danger. (A choice she has NEVER had to make before; she has always been their protector.)

Okay, a crazy idea, but what if TIME TRAVEL and CHANGING HISTORY is an aspect of taking on the Upside Down? (Linda Hamilton from the Terminator franchise guest stars, so these might be themes.) I've always speculated that as part of Will's well-developed character trait of selflessness, that Will sacrificing himself will be one way to defeat Vecna. (And that the fear of losing Will might prompt Mike to confess his love.) The show has established that the Upside Down seems to have formed (or be frozen in time) from the night Will went missing. What if the Hawkins gang discovers (through Will's flashbacks to the UD) that ALL the bad events in Hawkins after his disappearance are rooted in his SURVIVING the kidnapping? He might be an anchor to Vecna's reach to the "rightside up," or Vecna steals a power from him that lets him reach to the other side? And that apparently the only way to reverse terrible events is for Will to give his own life, either in the present day or the child version of himself in 1983? Wouldn't THAT be something! And oh wait I dreamed up that exact scenario already on my blog lol.

-teambyler

[dipperscavern]

hiiii! the anon who requested the Mike x fem!reader fic here. please don't apologise, I can totally understand😭😭 the show's too addictive, I binged watched the first few seasons really quick too, you can take your time🫶🏾

HII IM SO SORRY FHIS TOOK SO LONG GRR. honestly, i really struggled w this 😭 i didn’t make it very long or defined (i wanted this to set the tone of their relationship), and i left it pretty open ended (on purpose) so it could be built off of in other continuations as maybe a clientsdaughter!reader 🙂‍↕️thank u sm for the ask & i hope u enjoy!! (this is ass)

mike ross x fem!clientsdaughter!reader

mike had learned a countless amount of knowledge since joining the firm. how to talk to people, how to negotiate, how to work, how to win. along with this, he also learned the workings of the office itself — more so the people that were in it.

kyle talks to his girlfriends throughout the day. it’s often mike can catch him leaned back in his chair, not-so-discreetly checking his phone, eyebrows raising as he clicks on the selfie he was sent.

louis keeps his favorite breakfast bars in the top cabinet. rachel chews her lip when she’s thinking. the fax machine only listens to donna — don’t mention if harvey’s having a bad hair day, he knows.

oh. and don’t sleep with clients.

not getting involved with clients was a general rule of thumb. according to harvey, the less emotion involved, the better. even so, harvey himself was guilty of sleeping with a few clients — after business was done, of course. but that was different. harvey was harvey, and mike was a first year associate, already tap dancing on thin ice. he could absolutely not afford to break any rules — no matter how unspoken they might be.

truly, it was all going fine. until he met you.

you & your father are in the racehorse industry. famous for the record breaking times your horses submit (& the world-class conditions they’re always in), thousands come to the races to bet on them. your family has been breeding, training, and racing horses for decades, and your father loves his job. there’s only one issue.

he’s currently being sued for “wrongful termination” by an ex employee. the employee mistreated multiple horses during his time working for you & your father. once you both found out, he was gone.

now, 4 months later, when your most famous horse “knights honor” has died, the employee is claiming the horse was milkshaked before his races (he was not).

“Milkshaked? What the hell is that?”

harvey’s voice carried through his office as jessica presented the case to him & mike. your father was a friend to her, and it was important that harvey got this done. mike remembers the article he read years ago on racehorses when knights honor won his first championship.

“In the context of horse racing and illegal substances, a milkshake is any compound or combination of compounds administered to a horse, pre-race, for the purpose of causing.. metabolic alkalosis of the blood and extracellular fluid of that horse. Although, a previous widely used method to ensure placing times, milkshakes are a prohibited practice on race day in all U.S. jurisdictions.”

harvey and jessica exchange looks between themselves & mike. they're about to raise questions when donna's voice crackles through harvey's phone.

"Translation: Its when the horses are given a “milkshake” of different drugs before a race. It can kill fatigue and improve their endurance."

all heads look down to the phone, then at donna's desk. donna's already looking their way, of course, and she swallows under their field of vision. she shrugs.

"What? I can't.. watch tv?"

she abruptly puts the phone down, turning her chair around to type on her computer. jessica clears her throat.

"Tom is an old friend. He's genuine."

harvey interrupts. "You need me to make it go away.”

“No. This could tarnish his entire reputation… his life’s work. I need you to kill this thing in its tracks. Get it done.”

with that, jessica turns & exists the office. harvey sighs, skimming over the case file jessica dropped on his desk. he looks at mike.

“Find the daughter. Find out everything — previous arrests, divorces, a stolen tangerine from publix- I wanna know about it.”

mike nods, offering a-

“Yes, captain,”

(which makes harvey give him an exasperated look) before he retreats back to his cubicle, moving to start his manhunt. donna winks as he passes her desk.

꧁——————————————————꧂

“No, he doesn’t.”

you can sense the presence of the associate approaching behind you. you quickly thank the man working the stand as he hands you your pretzel, and you turn to face harvey’s right-hand. mike ross.

“I- You don’t even know what I was about to say.”

“Yes, I do.”

he’s cute. pretty blue eyes, a photographic memory, and a boyish charm that you can’t say you’re immune to.

“You were about to ask if he’s had any previous arrests. No, never.”

mike shakes his head. “Sorcery. Speeding tickets?”

you turn to look at him with an exasperated look. “No, officer.” he smiles.

“How did you know? That I’d ask.”

you shrug. “Ancient blood magic.”

a few moments of silence pass, and he’s silently moving his head in tune with his thoughts — like he actually believes you. you decide on mercy.

“It’s the first question lawyers always ask.”

“Ah. Been through this before?”

you shrug.

“Do you always stalk your clients?”

he doesn’t miss a beat. “Only the pretty ones- a hobby of mine.”

you hum, breaking off a piece of your pretzel and handing it to him. he sighs, leaning back.

“Oh you sweet, sweet angel.”

you both continue your walk to pearson/hardman, wanting to get there early to prep for the deposition today. mike breaks the silence once he’s done chewing.

“Do you always feed your lawyers?”

“Only the cute ones,” you break off another piece, handing it to him. “Its a hobby of mine.”

꧁——————————————————꧂

the elevator rings, signifying the end to your journey. mike is in disbelief as you step out of the elevator — mind trying to wrap around your last statement.

“What- are you serious?”

“As a heart attack.”

mike moves to catch up with you. “Okay, multimillion-dollar horse racing company, and you just.. have no security cameras? Zero?”

you turn to face him, giving him a defiant look that makes his heart flutter.

“I don’t see any cameras around here.”

as you approach the glass-doored conference room, mike opens the door for you.

“Touché.”

you shoot him a look across your shoulder before you move to greet your father, already waiting. mike pauses outside, staring, as you hug your father, no doubt offering some sort of reassurance.

“No.”

mikes head snaps toward the voice, harvey’s un-foreseen presence making him jump a little. mike looks around a bit.

“I.. didn’t even-“

harvey points a finger at mike, then at you, then slowly wags it back and forth for dramatics. mike sighs, looking around and putting his hands in his pockets, waiting for his scolding to be done.

“Harvey-“

“Uh uh.”

“Harvey.”

harvey continues his finger wag. “Micheal.”

“Harvey.”

harvey walks backwards towards the door, opening it with his free hand. “Don’t.. do it.”

mike rolls his eyes, following harvey into the room.

okay. don’t get with the funniest, most beautiful woman you’ve ever seen. got it. easy.

easy. right?

the look you give him as he sits down proves him otherwise.

[mikewxrren]

Corruption || Emma and Mike

@the-life-we-fear

Emma Simpson was a name Mike never wanted to hear again. But there he stood, waiting for her to collect him from the airport. An actual serial killer would have been a better mentor than her. Emma was unpredictable. And the world loved her for it. 

He still couldn’t believe how far she got so fast.

He checked his watch as the terminal emptied. Emma was still nowhere to be seen. But he stayed where they had agreed to meet. She couldn’t be too much longer, could she?

While he waited, he put his earphones in and tried to focus on his language lessons. He zoned out and forgot the world around him. He had no idea it had been over an hour by the time someone approached.

[hippiegoth97]

Into the Fire: An Eddie Munson x Reader Story Pt. 16

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Content Warning 18+ Only, Minors DNI:  swearing, yelling/arguing, anger, angst, crying, nightmares, mentions of blood/violence/death, parental issues, mentions of terminal illness, smut, oral sex, unprotected sex, fluff

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Part 16: Hold Me Now

Sunday, April 23rd, 1989

"Alright, Y/N. You've gotta roll a perfect twenty to win. Think you can do it?" Eddie asks, tossing you the D20 from across the table. You catch it in your hand, looking at it anxiously. This is your last chance to clinch a win, otherwise you and your fellow players' journey is all for naught on this Sunday evening.

"I guess we'll find out, won't we?" You reply in uncertainty, heart racing with anticipation. You can feel everyone's eyes on you as you rattle the plastic icosahedron in your sweaty hands. You release the die after far too many shakes, and it chatters to the table. The moment plays out in slow motion, each side coming into view in agonizing succession. The players around you watch the spectacle unfold, loudly hoping and praying for the odds to work in your favor. You look on hopefully, biting your lip as your pupils follow the movement. The object in question gradually comes to a stop, rolling over one last time to display the numbers 2-0 in bright, blinding red paint. "Holy shit." You exhale, unable to believe you've actually succeeded. You look around the room, met with seven pairs of widened eyes and accompanying mouths hanging slack jawed to mirror your own skepticism.

"And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how you do it! Congratulations to Y/N on claiming a victory on her first game!" Eddie announces with a proud grin, bowing to you while extending his arms dramatically.

"Fuck yeah!" Dustin cheers, and the others join in with hoots and hollers while they squish you in a huddle of bodies. You're over the moon to have done so well on your first try, jumping up and down with glee. You imagine this is what it's like when sports teams win their big game, adrenaline and explosive joy coursing through your body when you realize you’ve managed to pull it off.

Eddie scoots his chair out, pushing his way through the crowd to reach you. He reels you into his embrace, kissing you passionately as a reward for truly becoming the Queen of Hellfire. Your knees give out as you melt into him, and he lifts you up to wrap your legs around his waist. "Well done, sweetheart." He says when his lips leave yours, an unrestrained hunger in his eyes. You can see he is nearly desperate to celebrate your achievement in his particularly ravenous way.

You nod in understanding, smirking as you think about what he's going to be doing to you as soon as you're alone. "Thanks, love. Let's clean up and go home, hm?" You suggest, gently squeezing his sides with your thighs. Eddie puts you back down, and you assist him and the others in scooping up dice and player pieces. You can tell he's rushing, clumsily dropping his papers on the floor. He needs to get out of Mike's basement as soon as possible. You still have to drop the other kids at their homes after this, and neither of you want to take a second longer than necessary. You can't deny that during this whole weekend, every turn and attack and spell has served as a unique type of foreplay for you two. You've never shared such intensity before, it's a wonder nobody picked up on you two smoldering the entire game.

Friday was certainly mind-blowing, but last night was even crazier. You rode Eddie's cock for what felt like hours in his bed, crying his name to high heaven while you came over and over. He even pulled out some handcuffs he'd neglected to tell you about before, chaining your hands behind you while he railed you from the back. You called him Dungeon Master whenever he asked, well, more like commanded. He spanked your ass harder and harder every time you said it, the red-hot sting on your flesh sending you over the edge all on its own. He said the filthiest things to you all night, and you reciprocated by telling him just how fucking good he was, how you're his and only his. There must have been at least fifteen orgasms between the two of you, most of which were yours. Making you cum is one of Eddie's favorite things, and he just can't stop himself until you tap out.

You say goodbye to Mike and his parents, loading the rest of the kids into the van for the final time this weekend. You drop off Lucas and Erica first, then Dustin, and finally the Tanners as they live the furthest away from the Wheeler house. Once Ian and James are safely inside, you and Eddie drive over to his place. Wayne just so happens to have a night off from work, a much-needed rest from back-breaking labor at the plant. You'd both been hoping to have the place to yourselves, but you suppose your libidos will just have to wait a while longer.

Eddie makes dinner for the three of you, taking this as a chance to have the meal you'd planned to share before Wayne got sick. "Need any help, Eds?" You offer from the couch, beer in hand as you sit with Wayne. He's got a baseball game on, and you can't follow it worth shit. He offers helpful commentary in his comforting tone, and you slowly grasp the rules as you listen.

"Nah, you just sit pretty and let me work my magic." Eddie replies with a slight panic in his voice. He's trying out one of the recipes from the books you bought him. He's practiced it a couple of times when he's home alone, all of which have ended in using the fire extinguisher from underneath the sink. But he has faith that with you here as his good luck charm, he can finally do it. He scrambles around the kitchen, tenderizing chicken and setting potatoes to boil on the stove.

"Don't burn down the whole trailer, now. I'd hate to end up homeless 'cause you wanna impress your lady friend, Edward." Wayne says, making you laugh. He gives you a kind smile, returning the attention to the men on TV swinging bats and running in tight white pants.

"No fires today, Wayne. I'd bet my left nut on it." Eddie retorts, clanging bowls and utensils around hastily. You crane your neck to inspect what he's doing, but you really have no fucking clue what's going on in there.

"I'd much prefer money or smokes, kid." Wayne replies while chuckling to himself.

"I'm sure it'll be great, darling. I believe in you." You call to Eddie in encouragement, still watching the players swing and miss on the screen before you.

"Thank you, baby." Eddie smiles, and he starts to relax. He knows damn well he could present you with a plate absolutely burnt to a crisp and you'd eat every last bite, telling him how delicious it was afterwards. He takes a deep breath, letting the few chef's skills he has take the reins. He's carefully reading the recipes in the book step by step to stay on the right track.

The smells wafting over to you from the kitchen some time later are making your mouth water, thyme and rosemary are particularly present. Your stomach growls loudly, giving yourself away. "How much longer, Ed? I think Y/N's 'bout ready to eat the couch!" Wayne teases, though you take no offense. You were tempted to ask yourself, but you didn't want to interrupt Eddie's process.

"Almost done, like...five more minutes!" Eddie says as he pulls a pan out of the oven. The smell only grows stronger, and your belly tenses as you await the opportunity to taste whatever he’s created. He opens the cabinet to pull out some plates, setting them on the counter to dish out the food. He places a large, roasted chicken breast on each plate, cutting into his own to make sure it's done. "Perfect." He murmurs to himself, smirking at how tender and juicy the inside of the meat is. He scoops potatoes and green beans from the pan to sit beside the chicken, and brings each plate to the table once he's finished. "Dinner is officially served." He announces, retrieving silverware from one of the drawers. You and Wayne meet him at the table. Eddie sits between the two of you, waiting expectantly for you to comment on your plates.

You look down at the meal before you, steam rising off of it in the dim lighting. It's straight out of a picture book, and you can't help just staring at it for a moment. "Wow, Eds. It looks amazing! Smells really good, too." You glance at him, giving a proud smile like the one you received from him earlier today. You pick up your fork and knife, cutting into the chicken. The dull blade glides through the meat effortlessly, and you just know you're gonna have to hold back a vulgar sound when you finally taste it. You pierce the slice with your fork, bringing it to your lips. You bite down, gasping at the juices releasing from the tender flesh. You chew slowly, your mouth sitting open in shock once you swallow.

"Well? How is it?" Eddie asks while biting his lip. You haven't said anything for a moment, making him nervous. You meet his gaze, somehow more turned on than you were after winning the campaign. There's something so attractive to you that Eddie can cook like no one else on this earth. Everything he makes for you is a labor of love, and it puts all others to shame.

"It's fucking fantastic!" You tell him honestly, unable to hold back as you stare at him with dilated pupils.

"I second that." Wayne says with his mouth half-full. He didn't bother to participate in any dramatic effect. You don't blame him, this chicken is so damn good.

"You really think so?" Eddie blushes at the praise.

"Of course I do." You reply sincerely. He doesn't say anything else, just leans over slightly to give you a thankful kiss. Eddie can't resist grabbing the sides of your face, deepening the kiss with no regard for the other company in the room.

"Jesus, cut it out! I'm tryin' to eat, ya damn horndog!" Wayne chides, directing his disdain at his nephew as opposed to you. Eddie breaks away abruptly, digging into his own serving to hide his embarrassment.

The three of you eat hastily, utterly enamored with your food. Everything is cooked just right, with the optimal amount of seasoning. Eddie clears the plates once you're all finished, rejoining you at the table. "That was really amazing, baby. Thank you for making it." You speak affectionately, reaching over to take his hand in yours.

"You're welcome, sweetheart. I'm glad you liked it. It's all thanks to those books you gave me." He replies, stroking your knuckles with his thumb.

"You're turnin' into a regular little housewife, Ed." Wayne jokes as he takes a swig of his beer.

"I never took you to be so old-fashioned, Wayne." You quip, keeping the light laughter going in the room. You really enjoy the relationship these two have. It's the perfect balance between supportive and ball-busting. To be welcomed into their little world so easily is truly a treat in your eyes. The families of almost all your exes were much more conservative with their attachments.

"I can promise you, there ain't a damn thing that's traditional about the Munson family." Wayne chuckles, before continuing. "But I sure as shit wouldn't have it any other way." He claps a hand on Eddie's shoulder, shaking it in playful tenderness. "Speakin’ of, Wilfred called again today." He says as gently as he can, and the statement snuffs out the happy energy in the room. It pains Wayne to say a single word about his brother, even his name feels like knives scraping against his gums. But he wouldn't bring him up if it wasn't important.

"What’s the bastard want this time?" Eddie asks, shrinking in his chair as his mind slips into survival mode.

"Well, I,uh…I hate to say this when we've been havin' such a good time tonight. But, I 'spose there ain't a convenient time for bad news." Wayne dances around the subject, but you imagine whatever he's about to say is going to drop like a bomb. Heavy, explosive, destructive. You worry how Eddie will react, you can see his fight or flight battling with itself all over his face. Wayne sighs, clearing his throat. "He's dyin', Edward."

Eddie chuckles abruptly, shaking his head. "Voluntarily?" He asks as a poor joke, falling into an unnerving fit of laughter.

You and Wayne look to each other, worried that your man has lost his mind. "Eddie, please be serious. It ain't funny." His uncle speaks sternly, but it only makes him laugh harder. His eyes water from how hard he's going, and his body shudders with each guffaw. It's like he's heard the world's most hilarious joke, laughing himself to death over it. "He's got cancer, goddammit!" Wayne bangs his fist on the table, becoming angry at Eddie cackling his head off at this news.

"GOOD! THAT'S WHAT HE FUCKING DESERVES, WAYNE!" Eddie screams back, his face going red as his features scrunch into unbridled rage. It's like a switch has flipped, the humor is gone as soon as it came. He's breathing heavily, a small step away from snarling. He stands up abruptly, knocking his chair over. It bangs against the floor, scraping the beaten linoleum. He stomps down the hall with his fists balled at his sides. He goes into his room, nearly breaking the door off its hinges when he slams it. You flinch at the sound, pinching your eyes shut in reflex.

"I'm sorry, Y/N. I shouldn't have said anything tonight. I just don't know what to do." Wayne apologizes, sniffling slightly. He didn't want to upset Eddie, far from it. He's conflicted about his brother dying. On the one hand, he's one of the few people left in his family. On the other, he's a real piece of shit that beat his wife and son after falling to the bottom of the bottle. Wayne was always taught that blood is thicker than water, but he's been doubting the validity of that statement more and more when it comes to Wilfred.

"It's fine, Wayne. I'm very sorry about your brother. This can't be an easy time for you. I know he's not the greatest guy or anything, but I can tell you value family a lot." You pause, contemplating if you should even ask the one question that's flitting about in your mind. "Did he say how long he's got?" His expression changes slightly, and you worry you're overstepping now. "You don't have to tell me, I know I'm not fam一"

"Don't say that, Y/N.” Wayne cuts you off. “You count as family in my eyes, and you do even more in Eddie's. He loves you more than I ever saw him capable of before. Don't ever doubt the well-earned place you have here, ya hear me?" He speaks purposefully, ensuring every word he says rings true.

"Okay." You nod, letting him continue the conversation.

"To answer your question, he's got a couple months left at best. And his dyin' wish is to see Edward one last time. To apologize or some shit, make amends. Fucker had his whole life to make shit right with his son, and he waits 'til he's about to meet the goddamn devil himself to do it." He chuckles wryly, letting out a resigned sigh.

"I'm not sure Eddie's gonna go for that. I don't really blame him. I certainly wouldn't if I was in his shoes." You can already see how a potential try at convincing him to go through with it would pan out, and it ends in yelling and tears. Maybe a hole punched into the wall for good measure.

"I can't say I disagree. But I promised Wilfred I'd get 'im over there. He's my brother, and he ain't gonna be tormentin' this world much longer." His eyes close for a moment, gearing up to say something else that he finds very difficult. "Look, I hate to ask this of ya, but can you try to talk to Eddie? I know he'd listen to ya more than anyone else. Feel free to tell me to shove it, but it would mean the world, Y/N."

You nod again, wanting to help him out. "I'll try my best, Wayne. I'm not gonna push him into it if he's not digging the idea. I love Eddie too much to force him to face that man if it'll only end up hurting him."

"That's more than fair, darlin'. Just try your best, and I'll take 'no' for an answer if he chooses it." You both stand up from the table, meeting in a soft hug. "I don't envy your position, that's for sure." He laughs, drawing a giggle from you too.

"No shit. But it's better to try and get shot down, than to end up regretting not trying at all. I'm sure that's something my old man learned that hard way in the end." Wayne gives you a gentle squeeze at the mention of your own father, Eddie had told him about the funeral a week or so ago.

You let one another go after a moment, wiping a couple stray tears from your eyes. You make your way down the hall to attend to your man, afraid of what version of him you might find lurking inside his room. You quietly knock on the door, hearing nothing on the other side. You apprehensively twist the knob, pushing the door open as gently as you can. You find Eddie sitting on the edge of the bed, staring down at the floor. His hair drapes to hide his face, and the heel of his foot taps incessantly against the floor. "What do you want?" He asks, barely fighting back the urge to yell at the top of his lungs.

"Eddie..." He softens slightly when he realizes it's you. His foot slows down, and his trembling subsides slightly. "I don't really...know what to say. All the usual questions make no sense. You know, ‘are you alright?’, or ‘can I get you anything?’. So, I guess I'll try this instead. What do you need?" You close the door behind you, walking across the room to sit beside him. You don't touch him just yet, you don't want to enter his space unless he invites you.

"I need you, Y/N. Just you." He whispers, raising his head to bring it level with yours. He's been crying silent, angry tears. His eyes are red and puffy, and his plump bottom lip shakes independently from his body. You bring yourself closer to him, wrapping your arms around his torso. He buries his head against your neck, releasing an borderline inhuman wail that vibrates against your skin. One that rivals the guttural sounds he made after his fight with Jason. His own arms squeeze you so tight, but it's a welcome constriction. His body aches for yours, clinging to you like an infant to its mother. He just needs you to make everything okay again.

"It's okay, love. I'm here for you. I'm not going anywhere, alright?" You stroke his hair with your hand, rocking him gently side to side to soothe his distressed soul.

"I'm sorry I got so mad, Y/N. I didn't wanna yell like that. I'm sorry if I scared you." Eddie helplessly attempts to apologize, his words coming out choppy and pained. His sobs wrench his insides around, almost making him ill. He wants to stop crying, to stop making you have to comfort him so much. He's always hated how emotional he is, sometimes he cries at absolutely nothing at all. If he only knew that it's one of the many reasons why you love him so much. His vulnerability is just a bullet-point in a long list of things that make him the greatest man you've ever known.

"Baby, it's okay. Don't worry about it, I know you weren't mad at me. And Wayne knows too, he knows you're just upset. And that's okay. You don't have to be anything but what you feel right now. You're safe here with me. I promise, Eds." You coo at him, hoping you can help him relax soon. This certainly isn't how you pictured tonight going, the exact opposite, actually. But life's funny that way. Just when you think everything's sunshine and lollipops, an atom bomb falls from the sky to blow it all to pieces.

You help Eddie ride out the tears, getting him to lie down after carefully removing his clothes. He nestles under the covers, only his eyes and the top of his head peeking out at you. He's gone silent now, his throat hurts terribly from his meltdown. The only sound from him is the steady breathing through his nose. You continue to caress his hair, it's one of the easiest ways to calm him down. He looks so tired, and you won't lie that tonight has worn you out as well. You were riding on an incredible high that you hoped would end with even more incredible sex, but now you're both feeling lower than you ever thought possible. Sleep's heavy hands rest on your shoulders, overriding everything else. "You comin' to bed, sweetheart?" Eddie asks meekly, his words muffled by the blanket he's taken shelter in.

"Yeah. I just have to pee first. Do you need anything? Maybe some water?" You offer, he's probably a little dehydrated after all the crying. He nods, flicking his eyes away from you in shame. "Baby, please don't be hard on yourself. You haven't done anything wrong. I'll be right back, okay?" You insist that there's no reason for him to be so sorry, but he can't help feeling like a scolded child. It's not anything you said, nor any of Wayne's words either. It's what he's saying to himself, hidden within the confines of his skull.

You're being an asshole, Eddie. You yelled at Wayne, and now Y/N has to baby you. How can you possibly think you're good enough for her? You may be well into your twenties, but you're still the same silly child you've always been. Crying because your daddy who used to beat you is dying? How pathetic. A single tear forces itself from his eye, and he quickly wipes it away before you can see. He hears the toilet flush, and the sink turning on and off. He listens to your footsteps landing softly along the floor to the kitchen and back to him. You re-enter the room, coaxing him to sit up and drink from the glass you brought him. "Thanks." Eddie says simply, slurping down the water in a few seconds flat. It hits hard in his stomach, cooling him down from the inside out. He hands you the empty cup, and you set it on the nightstand. You flick off the light, removing your clothes to join Eddie under the covers.

Before you can roll over to let him spoon you, he snatches you into his arms. He tangles his legs with yours, not wanting to let go. You stiffen at the sudden movement, but relax immediately when you realize what he wants. You get as far into his space as you can, your tits pressing against his bare chest. "I love you, Eddie." You give him a gentle kiss, not expecting him to return it with much force. But he does, more hungry and desperate than you anticipated. But the feeling behind it isn't lust, it's longing. Even though you're right here with him, any centimeter of space between you feels like miles. Eddie wants more than anything to be okay, but tonight's news has fractured something in him. He'll mend, with time. But he needs you now more than ever before, and he really hopes you're up to the task.

"I love you too, princess." Eddie replies once you pull away. The way his lips met with yours makes your heart ache terribly. You know he's struggling right now, and you have every intention of staying by his side through this difficult time. You want him to lean on you, you want to be his rock. You dread the idea of even breathing a word of the promise you made with Wayne to Eddie, you're afraid it'll push him off the deep end. You choose to put the notion aside for now, rest is much more important, for both of you. Sleep takes you both into its inviting depths swiftly and easily, but the journey you embark upon in dreamland is far from pleasant.

You're strapped to the kitchen chair in the trailer, unable to move. Darkness surrounds you, the only light coming from the overhead lamp above the table. Wayne and Eddie are trapped just the same as you, seemingly reliving the events that took place at dinner. Eddie's laughing maniacally, his eyes going wild and bloodshot as he cackles with glee. He's staring at you, jaw almost unhinged like a snake. You can see all his teeth, his tongue, the back of his throat lit up by the light. The moisture in his mouth and eyes twinkles eerily at you. The veins in his forehead and neck stick out prominently beneath his flesh that has reddened from laughing so hard. 

"Shut up! Stop laughing! It's not fuckin' funny! He's dyin', you big idiot! Stop it! Just stop it!" Wayne screams repeatedly at his nephew, practically turning blue at the force of his pleading.

"GOOD! THAT'S WHAT HE FUCKING DESERVES, WAYNE!" Eddie bellows back, the sheer volume of it shaking the walls of the trailer. "HE SHOULD CONSIDER HIMSELF SO LUCKY! IF I HAD IT MY WAY, I'D KILL THE FUCKER MYSELF! SLICE HIM UP WITH THAT FUCKING SHIV HE CUT ME WITH! GIVE HIM A TASTE OF HIS OWN MEDICINE!" His voice morphs into a deep roar, almost like it's not his anymore at all. This is when you realize there's been another figure with you in the room this whole time. An older man, just barely peeking out from behind your boyfriend like a shadow. His eye meets yours, and he makes himself known once he sees you've found him out.

He's tall and slender, emaciated even. His hair sits shaggily atop his head, messy, gray, and thin. His yellowed eyes are sunken into his skull, and his prison jumpsuit sits loosely on his skeletal form. He's smirking menacingly at you, and you know instantly that this is Wilfred standing before you. Though he may be much older and sicker than Eddie, the family resemblance is quite striking. His hand is hidden behind Eddie's back, who has now fallen silent once you noticed his father. You watch Wilfred flex his arm slightly behind his son, and use him as a puppet to speak to you. "Nice to meet you, darlin'." Eddie's mouth moves unnaturally, Wilfred's voice coming out of his snapping smile. You hear wet squelching at every word, you imagine it's a grisly scene behind Eddie's back. His father's hand shoved deep inside him, blood and viscera leaking out of the brutally formed hole.

"No." Is all you can manage to respond with. You just look on in horror, you don't want to see another second of this.

"What's the matter, sweet-cheeks? I could very well be your father-in-law one day, there's no need to be so rude. Use your words, pretty thing!" Wilfred's other arm stretches across the table to grasp your chin roughly. His fingers are grimy, smudging grease and dirt on your flesh. You flinch at the sensation, wanting to vomit from the smell of him. It's like rotting flesh and sulfur, like he's a demon who rose up from the depths of hell.

"Let him go!" You shout helplessly. He just shakes his head no, maneuvering Eddie's head to mimic the sentiment.

"No can do, darlin'. And since you have no manners, I guess I'll just have to finish what I started!" He releases your face, reaching into his pocket to pull out the shiv Eddie told you about. It's rusty and dull, still coated in blood from the last time.

"Leave him alone! Don't you hurt him!" You scream, tears streaming down your face. But he doesn't heed your words one bit. Instead, he brings the blade to Eddie's throat.

"Say goodbye, princess." Wilfred's voice says through Eddie's lips one last time. Your love's face still smiles at you, a single tear rolling from his left eye. And in one smooth motion, the blade slashes across Eddie's neck. Thick, dark blood pours from the wound, spraying and splattering on the table, his clothes, the floor. A smatter of it whips onto your cheek, uncomfortably warm and stinking of iron.

"NO! EDDIE!" You cry, trying to fight against your restraints. But it's no use, and Eddie sits helplessly beside you in his chair. His eyes don't close, nor his mouth as the life drains out of him. He's just perfectly still with that awful expression on his face. His throat gushes blood, winnowing down to a pitiful drip until there's nothing left. You suddenly wonder where Wayne is, but he's gone when you look across the table. No chair, no body, nothing. And when you look back, there's no sign of Wilfred either. He's not in plain sight, and he's not acting like Eddie's shadow again. You're all alone, still stuck in this chair, with no one to save you. You release visceral wails and screams, staring at Eddie's grinning corpse hopelessly.

"Y/N!" You hear Eddie yell as he shakes you awake frantically. You sit up in bed, gasping as you come to in the darkness of his room. You're soaked in sweat, and there's a beam of light coming through the open door. Wayne's kneeling at the side of the bed, holding your hand while Eddie keeps the blanket above your breasts. "You were screaming in your sleep, sweetheart. Brought me out of my own damn nightmare. Are you okay?" He asks, turning your head to look at him. You meet his eyes, finding nothing resembling how they were in your dream. They're wide and terrified, searching yours for an explanation to your worrying behavior.

"It was terrible, Eddie! We were at the table, strapped to the chairs! And you were laughing so loud! And your dad was there, moving you around like a puppet! And he slit your throat open, there was blood everywhere! And then I was all alone! It was awful, just awful!" You recount your night terror in a sobbing ramble, not caring how irrational or incoherent you sound. Eddie pulls you closer to him, shushing you as you cry violently against his chest.

"Jesus Christ. You two gonna be alright in here?" Wayne asks, giving Eddie a concerned expression. Eddie nods, shooing his uncle away. Wayne's hesitant to leave, and he feels absolutely horrible. He regrets giving you the task of getting Eddie to see his father, guessing that you've been let in the know about what Wilfred did at their last visit. He sighs, shaking his head in shame at himself. He feels like he's making all the wrong decisions here, upsetting the both of you in different ways. At this point, he doesn't give a damn what his brother wants. Wilfred can suck the devil's three-pronged prick as far as he's concerned. He leaves you two alone, making a beeline for the fridge to get another beer. Your screams scared the absolute shit out of him, and he hopes to never hear them again.

"Shh, it's okay, baby. It was just a dream. It wasn't real. I'm right here, and I'm not going anywhere." Eddie coos, trying his best to soothe you. How is it that every time something stressful happens, you two have to take turns getting the other to stop crying? Eddie glances at the clock, and it reads 1:45AM. Neither of you have been asleep very long, maybe an hour or two at best.

"You said you had a nightmare too. What happened?" You ask with your face still smushed against him.

"Just the same dream I've told you about before, ending up in prison with my dad. Wasn't nearly as scary as waking up from your screams, though. And Wayne came bursting in here wondering what the hell was going on. It all happened so fast, I thought it was another nightmare, to be honest." He speaks calmly, though the events that took place while he was half-asleep have frightened him to the core.

"Well, I'm certainly not feeling tired anymore." You reply, nuzzling his neck with your head.

"Me either. We could watch a movie if you want, I doubt Wayne's going to sleep anytime soon. Or I could read to you, we could play cards or something. Anything you want, sweetheart." Eddie makes plenty of suggestions, all of which could certainly help. However, you're afraid that Wilfred could be lurking around any corner, hiding in the shadows, puppeteering your boyfriend. You're so afraid to open your eyes, worried you'll be strapped to the kitchen chair all over again.

"I'd love to do any of that, but I'm so scared, Eds. I can't open my eyes, I don't want to see anything horrific like that again." Your voice trembles, and your heart continues to pound.

He tuts. "I promise you won't, baby." Eddie puts his hands on either side of your face, causing you to flinch. "Relax, love. Let me lead you." He says patiently. You nod in his grip, allowing him to bring your head level with his. It's disorienting to sense movement when all you can see is pitch black. "Open your eyes, sweetheart. It's just me here, no one else." He assures you.

"Okay." You reply shakily, taking a moment to breathe deeply. Inhale, hold, and exhale. You force your eyelids to retract, finding Eddie's kind expression waiting for you on the other side. You let out a sigh of relief, rolling your eyes at yourself for being so afraid.

"Atta girl. See, not so scary now, right?" He smiles, keeping it smaller than usual to avoid frightening you. "So, what would you like to do, angel?" He asks. He'd do whatever you want at this point. Buy you ice cream, go streaking downtown, rob a bank. Anything to help chase the monsters away.

You think on it for a moment, contemplating your options. You don't really want to leave the bedroom, the mere sight of the kitchen would probably make you burst into tears. You just want to be close to Eddie, to latch onto him and never let go. Naturally, your brain makes the only logical conclusion it possibly can in this situation. You bring your hand to Eddie's cheek, stroking it gently. He hums at the contact, watching you closely. He has an inkling as to where this is going, which worries him. He wants to please you, any way you desire. But he wonders if this is what you really want. His hand takes hold of yours, lowering it between your bodies for a moment. "What is it, Eddie?" You ask, realizing he might not be in the mood.

"Y/N. I'll give you anything you want, you know that. I just want to make sure you're not jumping the gun here. So please, use your words. Tell me exactly what I can do to make you feel better." He speaks seriously, his loving face illuminated by the moon shining through the window.

"I don't want you to call me a slut, or choke me, or bite me. I don't want you to be rough with me, or make me scream, or slap my ass." You're trying to state things as plainly as possible. Telling him that as much as you want this, you just can't handle your usual dynamic tonight. "I want you to be slow, and gentle, and tender. I want you to cover me with kisses, and say pretty things to me. I want you to make love to me, Eddie. Use your love for me to make the monsters go away. Please?" You don't mean to come off so dramatic, needy, even. But you know he understands you perfectly.

"That's all I needed to hear, princess." Eddie replies, leaning in to kiss you deeply. You let him take the lead, and he lays you down on the mattress, hovering above you as your mouths quietly smack together. Your head rests on the pillow, and you feel his hands caressing all over your body. His palms make contact with your tits, squeezing them ever so softly. You moan when he grazes your hardened nipples. You don't want to make a lot of noise, you figure Eddie's uncle doesn't need to be traumatized by your screams again. "You're so beautiful, baby." Eddie whispers, moving his lips to your neck. He peppers the skin with wet, warm kisses, never biting down.

"And you're very handsome, Eddie. Your lips feel so good. I want to feel them all over me." You're feeling very warm beneath him and the blanket that rests just above your waist.

"Your wish is my command, angel." He says sweetly, listening to your request without hesitation. He slowly moves his mouth along to your right shoulder, and down the length of your arm to the tips of your fingers. You let out breathy moans all the while, savoring every time he meets your flesh. He repeats these steps on the other side, moving on to your chest afterwards. His blazing touch meets the swells of your breasts, and the valley between them. "I love your tits, sweetheart. They’re so soft, and perfect in my hands." He compliments you, giving you a loving glance before taking your left nipple in his mouth. His tongue swirls around your sensitive bud, making you gasp.

"God, your tongue is amazing, too." Your eyes flutter closed. Eddie's pace is patient, in no rush whatsoever. He's absolutely worshiping you, refusing to neglect a single part of your body. You're becoming unbelievably wet for him. You can feel your arousal seeping into the bed below you as it drips from your cunt. He migrates to your other breast, a muted whine escaping your lungs. "Fuck." Your insides are bubbling, growing towards a boiling point.

"I love making you feel good, sweetheart. Your noises are music to my ears." Eddie scoots down further, giving your stomach and hips repetitive little pecks. They're warm and ticklish, tempting you to squirm. His tongue dips into your navel, pulling another stifled moan from you. Your hands grasp at the taut sheets, unable to form a grip. Eddie's lips meet your hip, then your thigh, all the way down to your ankle. You wait in anticipation for Eddie's mouth to finally come in contact with your pussy, he's currently hidden under the blanket as he makes the trip back up your other leg. His large hands spread your thighs open slightly, and he slinks toward the place he's been dying to taste this whole time.

He licks a thin stripe from your entrance to your clit, sighing blissfully at the sweet, musky flavor. "Eddie." You groan, trying to keep the volume down. Your nails dig ferociously into the bedding. He's dragging his wet muscle on you at a snail's pace, but it's probably the most intense instance of him eating you out you've ever experienced. You tent your knees, allowing yourself to watch him work on you under the covers. He glances at you when he notices the moonlight gleaming down on him, smiling wide before slipping his tongue inside you to stroke your g-spot. "Oh my god. Keep doing that, Eddie. It's perfect." Your walls flex around him involuntarily, a flash of white-hot pleasure rippling through you.

"Mm." He responds, rubbing against your sweet spot repeatedly. It's a challenge for him to maintain this torturous pace, using all his willpower to not fuck you hard and fast with his mouth and fingers.

"Just like that, love. You're gonna make me cum…so fucking good." His tongue flicks inside you expertly, his nose brushing against your clit as he pushes you over the edge. Your breath catches in your throat, and you keep a loud moan trapped inside your chest once the oxygen returns. Your pussy strangles Eddie's tongue, coating it in your juices. Your legs tremble, threatening to snap themselves shut. He strokes your thighs as you ride out your high, and he drinks up every last drop of your cum as it flows out of you.

"You always taste so sweet, angel. I'll never get enough of you." Eddie says once he pulls his mouth away from your cunt. He crawls back up from beneath the blankets to kiss you passionately. You moan at your arousal on his lips, slipping your tongue in to dance languidly with his. You reach between your bodies, grazing your fingertips along Eddie's stiff cock. He grunts against you, his hips stuttering ever so slightly at the contact. You wrap your hand around his length, carefully stroking him up and down. Your other hand goes to Eddie's cheek, cupping it as you continue to make out with him.

The moves you make on one another flow naturally, almost like you're performing a dance. It's unbelievably sensual. That word in particular floats around your love-drunk head for a moment. Sensual, it's such a mature term. But it perfectly encapsulates this moment you and Eddie are currently entangled in. There's no expectations, no clamoring race to the proverbial finish line. It's just pure love, and affection, and commitment to one another. Your mouths pull apart as you need to breathe, and you're staring deep into Eddie's eyes while you continue to touch him. "I want you inside me, baby. You're the perfect size, and you fill me up so well."

"Damn, sweetheart. That's gotta be the greatest compliment you've ever given me." He quips, drawing comfortable giggles from the two of you. You kiss him again, using your free hand to gently grip his ass to pull him closer to you. You rub the tip of his dick against your folds, spreading your arousal. You share a muted moan, cherishing every passing second like it's your last. Eddie smoothly removes your hand from his length, bringing the head to wait just outside your inviting entrance. "You ready, babydoll?" He asks, gazing down at you affectionately.

"Yes, love." You whisper, nodding in encouragement. He pushes in just as slowly as he's done everything else tonight, hushed groans escaping you of their own volition. Inch by inch, his cock becomes acquainted with every ridge and groove of your insides. But all the other times he's been inside you don't even compare to right now. Sure, fucking one another's brains out is a helluva good time. But, this? This is as absolute of an act of love that any singular human can hope to achieve. You're melding into one singular being, your hearts beating in sync to create the most beautiful music. The kind that all the cheesy love songs are about. The type that poets rhyme about. The sort that the artists paint, sculpt, and craft about. The heart of all things, from the fossils deep in the earth, to the blazing stars in the night sky, lies here within this bed.

"I love you, Y/N." Eddie says, softer than you've ever heard him say it before. A single tear runs down his cheek at how meaningful this moment is. You reach up to wipe it away, smiling warmly at him.

"I love you too, Eddie." You reply, the words just as delicate coming from your own lips. The gorgeous man above you begins to move, pulling out nice and slow, then returning to your warmth.

"Oh, my god." Eddie whimpers, eyes rolling back into his head at how amazing this all is. There's very little force behind his movements, only enough to give you both exquisite pleasure. He repeats the action over and over. It feels unbelievable, you breathe heavily in each other's faces at the intensity. The most dulcet noises flow liberally from your mouths, amplifying every sensation you're experiencing. A light sheen of sweat coats your bodies, and Eddie lowers his head to plant endless kisses to your throat.

"You're amazing, baby. Everything you do is like magic." You sigh, arching your back in coordination with his sedate thrusts. You hold him as close to you as possible, your fingers spread wide across his back.

"Fuck, you feel so good inside, angel. You're so warm, and tight. So beautiful." Eddie says as he continues to worship your neck. He's honestly not sure how long he can last like this. Luckily, your occasional pulses around him signal that you're in the same boat. His hands rest at your hips, helping him to stay upright despite his knees wanting to buckle.

You sense your end nearing again, and it really hasn't taken much at all. Rolling waves of pleasure wash over you, gradually building higher and higher as Eddie continues to move in and out of you. "I'm getting close, Eds. Can you go just a little faster?" You ask so nicely, enjoying every last moment of this.

"Of course, princess. I'm right there with you." He increases his pace ever so slightly, brushing your sweet spot in an even more impeccable way than before. "Shit." Eddie groans, his hips stuttering as his high threatens to take hold.

"Almost there, love. Kiss me while we cum, please?" You plead, needing to feel as much of him as you possibly can. Eddie just nods, his brain devoid of words entirely. His mouth lands clumsily on yours, and he rubs light circles on your clit to bring you down with him. You moan against one another as lightning strikes through your bodies. You give in to sweet surrender, clinging onto any flesh either of you can reach. Your walls squeeze Eddie's cock, and his pelvis bucks into you once while his load fills you up. You whine at the sudden motion, though it's still extremely gentle compared to his usual level of force.

A small amount of your arousal mixes with his, waiting to drip from you once Eddie pulls out. You're still kissing repeatedly as your highs subside, letting out satisfied sighs and muffled 'I love you's when there's a small gap between you. Eddie's dick softens inside you, and you both hiss slightly when he removes himself. Just as predicted, your mixed release flows lazily from your pussy. "Gorgeous." Eddie groans at the sight, leaning down to clean you up with his mouth.

"Fuck, Eddie." You gasp, you thought he was going to grab a towel or something. He's still tender as ever, only licking where it's needed so he won't spoil the wonderful experience you've had tonight.

"Sorry, sweetheart. I didn't wanna leave to get a towel and have Wayne see me naked. Plus, you taste too damn good to waste." He explains, laying down beside you in the afterglow.

"Hey, I'm not complaining! You just took me by surprise. On another note, that was easily the best sex we've ever had." You roll over to look at his glistening face.

"You're damn right! Shit, if I'd known making love could be better than fucking you senseless, I would be doing that every time!" Eddie exclaims, still in an utterly mind-blown state at the magic you made together. You're both in a ridiculously good mood now, forgetting about the monsters entirely. You feel even closer to one another than before, if that's even possible.

"Maybe we should do it this way more often then." You suggest with a grin, giggling as you snuggle up to him. He gladly accepts you into his embrace, his arms wrapping around you lovingly.

"You got it, babe. How can I possibly say no to you, hm?" He chuckles, giving you another little kiss. It only lasts a couple seconds before being interrupted by huge yawns. "Well, I think that's our cue to get some rest. I've got a shift at the theater tomorrow, now that I think about it." Eddie checks the time again, it's almost three in the morning. You two really took your time.

"Shit, I totally forgot! I'm sorry, Eds. Now I've kept you up and you're gonna be exhausted tomo一" You apologize profusely, but he cuts you off.

"Y/N, it's fine. It's my responsibility, not yours. 'Kay?" He soothes your unease, stroking your back with the tips of his fingers.

"Okay. Hey, speaking of the theater...do you think your boss would give me a job over the summer? I can always work at the Big Buy if not. But I figured it could be kinda fun to work together." Eddie cocks an eyebrow at you, he had no idea you wanted to work during the summer. He suspects it might have to do with whatever little 'surprise' you've been hiding.

"Um...I can ask him. There's not a ton of work to go around, though. So don't get your hopes up." He sees your face fall slightly, he hates the sight of your disappointment. "But I'll try my best. And I must say I'd love to work with you, I think you'd look damn sexy in that uniform." He reassures you, hoping he can convince the owner, Henry Biggs, to let you join the staff. Mr. Biggs is quite the asshole, and Eddie isn't sure you'll be able to handle working for someone like that.

"Thank you, Eddie. You're the sweetest man in the whole wide world." You say with a sleepy smile. You're finding it very hard to keep your eyes open now, and it appears he's in the same position.

"And you're an even sweeter woman, darling. Let's get some rest, you might just have a job interview tomorrow." He plants one final peck to your lips, bringing your head to rest on his chest. You pull up the blankets, trapping all the welcome warmth against your bundle of limbs. Another minute or so later, and the steady beating of your hearts lulls you two to sleep. There's no more nightmares, and no more convict fathers to be found. Just deep, peaceful slumber.

To be continued...

[transformers-mosaic]

Transformers: Beast Wars - Second Chances - Page 18

Originally posted on February 2nd, 2011

Story - Mike Priest Pencils - Ryan Miller Inks, Colours, Letters - HdE

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wada sez: See below for Mike Priest’s original script, titled “Old Hand”.

Beast Wars: Second Chances- Page 18

“Old Hand”

By Mike Priest

(FIRST PANEL- Headshot of Starscream, still smirking.)

STARSCREAM: Well, I didn’t think a glorified string of code could experience shock.

(SECOND PANEL- Close-up of Tarantulas’s image on the main computer screen.)

TARANTULAS: I see, you are the Starscream from OUR era.  But it matters very little.  In mere cycles, you and your outmoded ilk will be erased from existence!

(THIRD PANEL- Starscream extends his arms in front of him, intertwining his fingers and stretches with his palms out, as if he were going to play a piano.)

STARSCREAM: Oh, but I’ve grown quite fond of existence, such as it currently is.

(FOURTH PANEL- Starscream takes a seat in front of the main computer terminal and begins typing.  Tarantulas’s image watches him from the monitor.)

TARANTULAS: What do you think you can accomplish at this stage?  I’ve read your files, Air Commander!  You don’t have the know-how to --

STARSCREAM: Heh.  I think you’ll find that I’m a bot of many talents.  And much more experienced with this tech, I might add.

(FIFTH PANEL- Shot of Starscream intently typing on the console, smirking still.  We can see some other monitors in the background- Tarantulas’s image begins to fritz-out and get scrambled.)

TARANTULAS: Th-this can’t be…you’re…purging me from the s-system!  Bzzzt-but you couldn’t possibly…rzzzz…that…fast…

STARSCREAM: It would seem your masters left some crucial bits off my résumé, eh?  Too bad for you.

(SIXTH PANEL- Tarantulas’ image on the screen is now warped almost beyond recognition, indicating that Starscream has almost successfully forced him out of Teletraan-1.)

TARANTULAS: This…n-not…end…you…cann…ot…des…des…

(SEVENTH PANEL- Starscream is standing up now from his seat, one hand leaning on the computer console, still smirking at his success.)

STARSCREAM: I wrote the book on treachery, spider.  Farewell.

[polkadotjohnson]

To come out this year (2024)

Rosario (dir: Felipe Vargas, est. release date September) (changed to 2025)

In Search of Darkness 90s (dir: David A. Weiner, November)

No release date as of yet:

Dust Bunny (dir: Bryan Fuller)

The Life of Chuck (dir: Mike Flanagan)

The Cure (dir: Nancy Leopardi)

Epilogue (dir: Michael Fimognari)

Murderbot (TV)

One Piece (TV)

Lost short films:

The Pandora Experiment (dir. Mike L. Taylor, Matt Steinauer, Collier Landry)

Arc of a bird (from the director of Cass, Hugh Schulze. David plays the same character)

Credits (dir. Hugh Schulze)

Head Case (dir. Collin Schiffli, Bradley Jakubik)

Band (dir. Collin Schiffli)

Keen (dir. Jimmy McDermott)

Say When (dir. Greg Fitzsimmons)

Tweet Me in NY (dir. Traven Rice)

All the Pretty Girls (dir. ???) (Robert Goldman perhaps?)

Girls Will Be Girls 2012 (not a short) (dir: Richard Day. From Reddit: I heard the director, Richard Day, had some technical setbacks with not being familiar with green screen work/a lot of his work being lost when his hard drive crashed. According to Coco Peru, it's in some sort of post-production limbo state, so who knows?)

Also apparently this got successfully backed on Kickstarter, so maybe we should kick some start into the director's butt?/cringe

Things to keep an eye on:

Hide Your Eyes (written by David, dir. Erica Scoggins, could be in development hell)

Can't Stop the Dawn (dir. Marianna Palka or Tony Armer, status unknown) (could also be called "Terminal Kill")

Jack and Jill (unknown, mentioned in Dast's old webpage)

Her Director (unknown, mentioned in Dast's old webpage)

One and Only (an (old) screenplay by Eve)

Other things I'm looking for

Last Drive In With Joe Bob Briggs episode (I think it was season 5 episode 1)

Games We Play (Special game show)

No Calls, Please (Funny or Die sketch)

Master Class (Funny or Die sketch)

Master Class II (Funny or Die sketch)

Axe commercial from 2010 (mentioned in old blog)

Ad against smoking (mentioned in Steve Agee's podcast)

BestBuy commercial (mentioned in 3conomics' hater's blog)

WATCH

(1) Various

(2) Various

(3) Cass & Under the Pyramid

(4) Double Black

(5) Various

(6) Shortcake

(7) Cora

First two links might not work on mobile because it sure as hell isn't working on mine but it's just the links to my Vimeo and YouTube playlists, you can see them on the header of the blog

[a-babe-without-a-name]

ST5 things

a list of stuff I'm noticing from the ST5 bts video, for myself to look back on when it comes out. Some are obvious things, others I'm really digging for. Not including the Dustin cemetery situation I posted about before.

Castle Byers duh, I hope this is sad

Dustin is sitting in Eddie's spot at the lunch table

Joyce with the kids + steve! (+ dustin with a bloody nose.)

Back in the tunnels

Bikes, Bikes, and More Bikes

Twinkies?

Karen is probs gonna be a bigger part of this season? I mean, her BABY is being stolen, so valid

The boys are so tall now, oml

Linda Hamilton, so maybe some terminator references?

Mike in his own house this season lol

Obviously the picnic table

Holly has such a sitcom looking room and something is happening in the kitchen of the house, maybe that's where she get's taken? Why is vecna after her though?

New character! Erica has a friend, I am excited about this. They're in a barn? So farm stuff

Jocks in the graveyard, definitely beating up Dustin and vandalizing Eddie grave. If you watch close, Dustin is standing behind one of the duffer brothers, so yes, he's definitely getting fought

School projector, maybe in school or radio station basement?

Nancy and Mike time!! Probably looking for their sister

Robin and Joyce!!! Mother is mothering this season

Murray!!

A ground gate again, ground looks farm like, maybe it's near the barn where Erica and her friend are?

Mike and Lucas time, running through empty hall, could be anything

Steve is IN the upside down

Steve driving with Jonathan in the back seat in looks like, I'm assuming Nance or Robin in the front

At the picnic table, Will is having a vision or sensing Vecna or something. He's walking away from the group while they fuck around, so something weird. Looks very similar to Chris looking at the tree during her vision

Duffer Bro mimes something come up off the ground at Will, so maybe demo dogs? Or something simialr?

Full beard Hopper screaming with a hunting rifle. Does not bode well.

Someone getting TOSSED

Dustin with Steve, Nancy, and Jonathan, we've all seen this

Older guy with a gun, reminiscent of the Russian in season 4. Maybe and Owens guy?

Vecna fully vecna'd up

Will falling form the top of a tree BUT he looks to be wearing the same clothes as season 1? He's in the red and yellow vest and plaid shirt. Maybe I'm misremembering but this is a familiar outfit

El in the upside down. She's in a weird outfit? It's like gym shorts over tights and a sweater? Maybe it's the fashion?

that is all, bye

[bigmack2go]

Newsies as things me and my friends said part 3

History teacher: (talking abt WW||)*coming up to dutchy*

History teacher: you. He would have liked y—

Dutchy: i‘m gay.

Mike: when was shakesbear?

Ike: idk mike, good question. When WAS shakesbear

Race: i’m just saying, the two of you are that Rainbow Autistic x Vampire Autistic Duo of our friendgroup

Elmer: i finally found someone who was gonna play dnd with me but i think i scared them away:(

Hungarian!Mack: When i tell you goodbye by saying “sia” this is not me saying “see ya” btw

Jojo: “stop tryna find loopholes in the bible” STOP TRYNA BE HOMOPHOBIC???

Tommy boy: two limbs make no limb and my dance teacher is way to fucking happy about that

Sniper: GUYS WAS ANYONE GONNA TELL ME THAT SPOONS IN TINFOIL HAVE A MEANING???

Sniper:MY DAD IS THROWING A WHOLE SCENE THINKING THAT I’M A DRUG ADDICT RN

Spot watching tuck everlasting (not happy): SURE KID MAKE THE POOR INNOCENT FROG IMMORTAL WHY NOT

Albert: if i die, give my bones to Race

Davey: why

Albert: boy if i know

(Elmer: DID HE JUST SAY “IF”)

tHis one only makes sense in german. Sorry not sorry

Jack: ich hatte meine therapeutin jetzt seid fünf Jahren und heute ist mein letzter Termin.

Jack: ich hab bis heute nicht rausgefunden ob ich sie siezen oder duzen soll

Jack: und ich hb es auch nicht vor

[ratboyvince]

For the ask game, cus I know you for sure have plenty of podcasts to answer these for, 6, and 7!

Oh YEAH i do

6) what characters from podcast would be friends

Is saying Alice and Tim a cop out? Specifically i think they’d be friends with benefits like they’d fuck freaky bisexual style them go for a drink afterwards and be in hysterics but we’ve known that. I’ll get a different one

Paige Duplass and Sydney Sargent, we’ve talked about this but I don’t think either of us put it on tumblr. They would have so much to talk about they both have a weird and disturbing relationship with nature and religion they got the trans swag they got parent issues, and honestly and maybe most importantly Paige would CUT HIM SOME SLACK. I once said she’d wash his hair but I don’t think Sydney would WANT that so instead she’d just braid it for him. Frankly i think enough time talking with Paige would make Sydney cry he’s never been listened to in his LIFE and Paige would SOOOOO be that for him. Im sick im inconsolable actually GOD Please I NEED THEM TO MEET ACTUALLY PLEASEEE

7) what characters from podcasts would hate eachother

Cecil Palmer and Mike Walters would HATE each other. You know that meme of two people thinking “bitch.” about the other? Thats them. Cecil would drive Mike up the fucking WALL its such a stark contrast that Cecil would be annoyed at Mike being so nihilistic and self deprecating and Mike would be annoyed at Cecils positivity. Also Cecil’s urge to shut up and let the government be sketchy would really annoy Mike he’d be like “HOW can you not SEE WHATS GOING ON RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU” and i think this rivalry would become ridiculous to a point they’d get into arguments about what boyfriend is better and like…..which one of them can be cheesier about it.

Oh also Cecil would think Mike Talks Funny but its just Mike being terminally online

(I dont think Carlos and Edgar would feel strongly about eachother one way or the other they’re just….watching)

[hypnogogyc]

hi i was wondering if you had any terminal velocity hcs (also I **love** your art, the way you colour is just [unintelligible noise] /vpos)

Blam triple threat TY FOR THE KIND COMPLIMENT!!! I really love the coloring part the best so im so glad you took to that alot!!

I have a couple scattered around my terminal velocity tag. Here’s some more!

- Oliver doesn’t sleep sometimes (his sleeping schedule is less a schedule and more some online wheel spinner) and likes to lay his hand on Mike’’s chest as he falls asleep so Oliver can watch and feel his pulse get ever slower and slower and he revels in both the undeniable pulse and the thin line he equates sleep to.

- Mike likes to travel. In fact he will actually go ballistic if in one place too long. Sometimes he says he just doesn’t know how to sit still. Oliver is content to follow 5am travel whims. Mike senses coming storms and chases them. His nighttime melts to his patron too, and when a storm approaches, the rumbles enter the background of his dreams. His eyes snap open in the middle of the night and shakes Oliver awake, who nods as they both dress quickly and pack for a drive.

- Mike fucking loves his car. Its kind of embarrassing how much money has gone into the old vintage machine but it’s a nice clean design minus the rainbow led lights under the rims. He didnt name the car but he commonly calls it “her” and “my baby”

- Oliver is veeerrrry very patient which leads to Mike naturally losing alot of their bits that dont end and become about endurance. Mike has switchups between instant gratification and the ability to pursue one thing uninterrupted.

- Mike has poor circulation which is a shame since Oliver is very much not making body heat. They sleep with several blankets and sometimes a heating pad.

- Oliver is on friendly terms with Simon, who knows Oliver as “my basically-kid’s VERY polite and vast aligned boyfriend” and Oliver picks up some painting from him, much to Mike’s chagrin.

- Mikes favorite music genres are rock, house, and sappy songs. Oliver likes psychedelic, edm, and anything that sounds like a halloween song.

- Mike likes any competitive or open-world game and dislikes games that time cap you daily in progression or get too grind-y. Oliver likes all things horror (he can still spook easy) and dislikes games that have over complicated lore and bad lighting

- Mike got a place with a balcony for easy smoke access, which ends up also being where he leaves and comes back often. He only ever caught Oliver there a handful of times smoking, was scandalized to know Oliver had smoked when he was younger. Then realized his lungs don’t work anymore so free immunity. His Balcony was different in all the places he stayed. Sometimes a backyard. Sometimes a front yard. Often a car. Having someone else there was one of the large invisible steps into intimacy he’d have to wrestle with.

- Oliver is an avid spender of Fairchild money. He was incredibly reluctant to at first but eventually the silks and threadcounts got to him

[albertasunrise]

Only You - 50/50

Masterlist

Summary: Having spent most of your life in relationships that went nowhere. You struggled to trust that this man… this ray of sunshine… wouldn’t leave you eventually. (18+)

Relationships: Reader x Ben Miller

Warnings:Like AO3, I choose to give none. Read at your own risk. 18+ (So... sorry this took so long!! I hope you enjoy this update ♥️)

Series Masterlist - Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

“What do you mean you’re pretty sure it’s mine?” Ben growled out as glared at you “You and Mike not been fuckin’ too?”

“Well yes.” You replied “But he always uses a condom and well… we didn’t.”

“Fuck!” Ben yelled as he got to his feet.

“I know this isn’t ideal but-“

“Ideal??” He scoffed “This is a fuckin’ shit show!”

“Benny please-“

“So what’s the plan?” He interrupted “Marry Mike and pass this baby off as his?… Cus I dunno if you’ve noticed sweetheart but we don’t look all that much alike.”

“No. That isn’t my plan.” You grumbled, feeling your temper rise.

“So what? How are you gonna fix this?”

“I’m gonna get rid of it.” You answered plainly and Ben’s jaw dropped.

“No.”

“Like you said. I can’t pass this kid off as Mike’s and we’re gonna get married so the only solution is to terminate it.” You continued with a shaky voice as you looked up to see the crestfallen expression on Ben’s face.

“You’re gonna kill my kid?” He spat, tears forming in his ice-blue eyes.

“Ben, come on, we both know this is for the best.”

“Do we?!” He shrieked “Cus I told you the other day that I wanted kids with you… I want this and now you’re telling me it's there but I can’t have it?”

“Benny please don’t make this harder than it needs to be.”

“Why fucking tell me if nothing I say is gonna change your mind?” He shouted, anger bursting from the seams “Did you just wanna hurt me some more of good measure?”

“No.” You choked as your tears flowed freely down your flushed cheeks.

“Then why?” He sobbed “You give me hope, then you rip it away. Over and over.”

“Benny-“

“I fucking hate you Stitch!” He choked “I hate you.”

You sobbed hard at this confession. Your cries were guttural as you clutched your stomach and wailed. Benny watched you, his heart aching to comfort you but his head telling him to tell you to leave. He hated the fact that he didn’t hate you. Not one bit.

He just hated that he couldn’t have you.

“I should go.” You piped up when your cries quietened.

“Yeah, you should,” Miller replied, not looking at you as you stood to leave.

“I am sorry Benny.” You sobbed “I never meant to hurt you.”

Ben didn’t answer. He didn’t even look at you. Just stared off at the wall as you let yourself out. When he was sure you were gone, he let his wall break. Tears poured from him like a broken levee.

He wished you’d never told him you were pregnant.

That he’d never asked for your name.

…

Ben thanked Frankie with a nod as the pilot placed another beer in front of him. They sat in tense silence for a while before Frank finally asked Ben the inevitable question.

“How are you doing?”

“I'm fine!” Ben replied but the older man wasn’t buying it.

“You’re a shit liar you know.”

“What do you want me to say Fish?” Benny growled, “The woman I love gave me hope that we could be together, only to stomp on it.” The younger man spat out “And not she’s pregnant with my kid but she’s getting rid of it-“

“Stitch is pregnant?” Frankie blanched.

“Assumed you knew. She and Maria are tight aren't they?”

“Well yeah but she’s not been over lately.” Fish replied, “She’s getting rid of it?”

“That’s the plan.” Benny scoffed and the pilot let out a long sigh.

“I’m sorry brother.” A comforting hand was placed on Ben’s arm “I know you wanted a family with her.”

“I wanted everything with her!” He practically yelled, “I just don’t get why she fucking told me if she planned to get rid of it all along.”

“Perhaps she felt like she owed it to you.”

“Yeah well… best she’d just kept it to herself.” The blonde scoffed.

Frankie gave him a sympathetic smile, watching as the man pushed himself to his feet “Need a piss.” He grumbled out, leaving the pilot alone.

Picking up his phone, he called the only person he could think of.

“Hey, it’s me.”

…

You were startled by banging at your front door. Checking your phone you noted it was a little after eight. You weren't sure who it was. Mike having had to work at one of the restaurants that evening. Padding across your lounge, you pulled the blanket around your shoulders tighter as you opened the door to find a furious-looking Maria standing there.

"What are you-"

"You're pregnant?!" She practically shrieked, before looking down quickly at the sleeping baby in her arms.

"How did you?…"

"Ben's out for drinks with Frank." She stated, stepping into your house "Assumed you'd told me and that Frank would know."

"Right."

"Apparently you're getting rid of it?"

"Maria-"

"Look, I didn't judge you when you told me about what happened with Ben… Or even your choice to stay with Mike - which is dumb by the way - but I can't stand by and let you get rid of something I know you want."

"It's Ben's though Maria!"

"I know that." She replied plainly.

"So what, I tell Mike I cheated and got pregnant and that I want to keep it?" You scoffed "He'll leave me!"

"So?"

"What do you mean so??" You shrieked, sighing when the baby started to cry.

"Take her a sec." The older woman sighed as she handed you the wailing infant.

"I'm sorry Princessa." You cooed as you rocked her in your arms, watching as Maria pulled out what she needed to make the little one's bottle.

Suddenly the crying stopped and two big, wet, round, chocolate-brown orbs stared up at you. You smiled at her and she smiled back, giving you that gummy grin that you loved too much and suddenly something inside you shifted.

"Come here l

Lila" Maria cooed as she took her baby from you and perched on the couch, smiling when she latched to her bottle eagerly.

She then looked at you. Noting how you were staring at the little one with an expression that was plain as day. Your hand unconsciously resting on your stomach.

"I can't do this." You choked as you finally tore your eyes away from the baby and looked at your friend.

"I know." She replied with a knowing look "I will support you. Whatever happens but know that Ben wants this with you…" She trailed off.

"I know he does."

"Then stop putting the wrong man first." Mari sighed "Choose the man that wants to give you the world… Not the one that can give you expensive presents."

"You're right." You nodded "I need to tell Mike."

"Tell me what?"

The two of you jumped as you turned to look at Mike who was standing beside your open front door. His brows were pulled together as his eyes flitted between you and Maria.

"Baby… Tell me what?"

"Mike, I'm pregnant." You sighed, your expression severe.

"Really?" Mike squeaked, a grin filling his features as he took a step towards you.

"Mike it isn't yours." You stopped him in his tracks and his elated expression returned to confusion.

"What do you mean it's not mine?"

"It's Ben's." You confessed, your heart thundering in your chest "When you were away, we… Well, we-"

"You cheated on me." He growled and you nodded "And now you're fucking pregnant with his bastard kid?"

"Mike!" Maria warned but the man was having none of it.

"I shower you with gifts… treat you like a queen and this is how you repay me??"

"You cheated on me too Mike or did you forget about that?" You growled.

"I made a mistake!" He yelled, groaning when Lila started to cry again "Get that fucking baby out of here."

"No!" You yelled, "Maria stays."

"We need to talk about this-"

"There's nothing to talk about." You snarled "I chose you over Ben because I felt bad for you. I broke the heart of the man I love because your mum died and I felt like it was my duty to get you through it."

"Damn right, it is!"

"Well, I'm done putting everyone else first Mike." You snapped "I am putting myself first for once."

Your chest was heaving as you stared at the man. Your eyes burning into him as you finally said what you wanted to say to him all those weeks ago.

"It's over Mike." You stated plainly "I'm in love with Ben… I want to be with him and I wanna raise this baby with him."

"Fucking bitch!" He spat as he pulled off the keys you'd have cut for him and threw them at you.

You flinched as the metal objects hit your cheek, schooling your features to remain unaffected when you touched your cheek and they came away blood.

"Don't come running back to me when he leaves you." He scoffed before storming out of the house.

You let out a shaky breath as you felt your emotions start to bubble over. You sobbed as you held your cheek, sprinting to the kitchen to grab a cloth. Your emotions were a mess. On the one hand, you were happy you'd broken things off. On the other, you were terrified that you were too late. You knew you had to speak to Ben. You just hoped he'd listen.

Maria then helped you clean and dress the gash Mike had inflicted on your cheek. Three butterfly stitches standing out in stark contrast to the redness of your skin.

"I need to talk to Benny." You sighed when Maria grabbed the last of her things to leave.

"Yup." She chuckled, smiling sweetly at you as Lila snoozed on her shoulder.

"Think he'll listen to me?"

"I think that boy loves you." She replied, "You hurt him and you're going to have some work to do but I know that he wants this with you."

"He told me he hated me."

"He doesn't hate you, sweetie." She sighed, tilting her head to one side as she spoke "He hates that didn't just act sooner."

…

You thought about waiting a few days. Waiting for the dust to settle but you knew that that was just you trying to avoid the potential rejection that was waiting for you. So when you found yourself standing in front of his door with your fist raised, ready to knock, you took a steadying breath and did it.

Ben's face when he opened the door wasn't hard to read. He didn't say anything. Just stepped aside to let you in and you thanked him with a small nod. When you were sat and so was Ben, the two of you sat there in awkward silence for a while. Neither one of you knew what to say to the other.

"I told Mike." You piped up when the silence became too much and Ben nodded but didn't say anything "Ben?"

"What do you want me to say?" He grumbled and you rolled your eyes at his response.

"How about what did he say?" You asked as you tucked your hair behind your ear, revealing the cut on your cheek that was now bruised around the edges.

Ben's demeanour instantly changed. He shot to his feet and sat beside you, his fingers brushing your skin as he inspected the injury.

"Did he do this?" He growled as he pinched your chin and brought your gaze to him.

"He uh… He threw his set of keys at me." You sighed "We broke up."

This grabbed Ben's attention. Sitting back, his eyes studied you closely as he waited for you to elaborate.

"Maria made it very clear to me that I have been making stupid decisions lately." Ben scoffed at that but smiled, feeling his anger start to fizzle a little "I have always put everyone else first. I stay with Mike because I felt like it was my duty to support him.

"I have never put myself first before so this is me doing that… I love you, Benny. I love you and I know I have fucked up so bad with you but if I'm not too late… I choose you."

"Stitch-"

"Before you say anything… I uh… Well, I have something to show you." You said as you rummaged in your bag and pulled out what you were looking for "Thought you might wanna see these."

His eyes went wide as you handed him the sonogram pictures from your scan earlier that day. He choked on a sob as he looked through them. A bright smile filled his features as he studied them closely.

"I want to do this with you, Benny." You piped up after a short pause "I want to have this baby with you. I want to be a family."

He looked up at you with a teary smile and beamed. Nodding like a loon as he glanced down at the pictures again before grabbing the back of your neck and pulling you in for a kiss that took your breath away.

"Okay." He whispered against your lips as he pulled back enough to look at you through his long lashes "Let's do this Stitch."

"Yeah?" You asked, your voice trembling with a mixture of need and excitement.

"Let's have a baby."

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[ardbar]

I don’t think this is like a unique opinion but the great British bake off is by far my favorite like reality competition for one reason It’s just so much more down to earth and chill.

Like I love the fact that everyone is so nice to each other and like yeah it’s a competition but it’s more so about like getting bragging rights and just having being able to say you’ve done something cool so no one is being malicious.

Also, I don’t know if this is like a hot take but I like it so much more when it’s just people that like yeah I like to bake or I like to do *insert* activity instead of something like “I wanna change the world so I’m gonna bake a cookie of cookies real good” like yeah it’s great that you wanna do that, but I think there’s better ways to do that than going on a reality TV show. Also, I really hate it when they have a person with like a super sad backstory, and I literally feel horrible for the person if they don’t win. I think one season of like hell‘s kitchen or something they had a woman on who I think was basically homeless. I don’t remember the exact details but like it felt like this person winning or losing would make or break their life. And I think it’s great for that person to have an opportunity, but also it felt really exploitative and I felt bad rooting for other people. like I know that person probably got money for being on the show, especially since they made it like multiple weeks in the competition, but it’s still just such an ichy feeling to watch a person potentially lose out on a life-changing opportunity when they desperately need one. I know we all hate fucking MrBeast, but imagine if his videos will like roll this dice and if you get a six, I’ll fix your eyes but if you get anything else, I’m gonna fucking stab you. That would be so fucked up and that’s what watching most reality shows feels like for me..

I just wanna watch a competition with people mostly nice to each other and I don’t feel like a persons Livelihood depends on how well they happen to make a tattoo this week or something. Because like actually how I meant to root for a person I like when the two options are like “here’s Jane from Minnesota. She just graduate college and had a lot of love to give.” Versus “ here is 67-year-old Mike and if he doesn’t win, his terminal cancer is gonna kill him and his adopted children are gonna be orphans” the world is already so fucking stressful. I don’t need that in the shows I watch.