#open heart jackie

[thinkershipman]

SHAUNA SHIPMAN: AN ORESTEIA

[jerzwriter]

Thank you to @icecoffee90 for this prompt sent to me 250 years ago! lol I had an idea while driving today, and I'm glad I had the time to write it down!

Book: Open Heart Pairing: Tobias x Casey Carrick (F!MC) Featuring: Jackie Varma, Samantha Carrick (F!OC), and Pietro, original cat. Rating: Teen Words: 1,076 Summary: Jackie stops by for a visit with a gift in tow, but Pietro has some opinions about it.

A/N: I didn't think this could fit a prompt for @choicesjanuary2025, but then I realized Winter Coat did it! :)

Jackie rushed up the steps to Tobias and Casey’s townhome, doing her best to juggle a bottle of Malbec under one arm and a gift bag under the other. A sinister grin came to her lips as she reached the landing, where she pressed the doorbell over and over again. Casey appeared in an instant, little Samantha on her hip.

"Seriously, Jackie!" She grimaced. "Ringing one time was sufficient; you didn’t need to do it a dozen times! What if Sammy had been sleeping?"

"Relax, MacTavish!"

"Carrick..." Casey corrected.

"Whatever..." Jackie dismissed, stepping into the vestibule, the cold of the Boston winter radiating off her body as she hung her coat in the foyer and turned back to her friend and mussing Sammy’s hair. "I called Tobias five minutes ago, so I knew Samantha was awake. I just wanted you to answer the door quickly so I wouldn't freeze to death out there! Besides, I thought it might ward off your demonic beast."

Tobias stepped into the small space as if on cue, furry little Pietro nuzzled in his arms. "Are you blaspheming my precious little boy again? Or are you referring to me?"

"Yes!" Jackie scowled, staring daggers at the at the little feline, but Pietro turned away, uninterested.

"I come bearing gifts," she said, raising the wine and gift bag over her head as she strutted into the living room.

Casey placed Sammy on the floor, delighted as she watched the toddler immediately crawl over to Pietro.

"A gift? What’s the occasion?” Casey asked.

“It’s Friday, and I’m blessing you with my presence. You’re welcome,” Jackie smirked, kicking off her boots. “You said you wanted to get more books for Samantha, and I found this at that used book store we go to in Cambridge.”

Tobias gave Jackie a bemused look as Casey pulled the book out of the bag. “The Complete Works of Edgar Alan Poe?” he laughed. “I mean, I like it, but you understand Sammy is one, right?”

“I’m aware, but I figured if you’re going to let this satanic furball run the place, you might as well lean into the vibe, and nothing says ‘gothic chaos’ like Poe.”

Pietro lept onto the couch gracefully, draping himself beside Jackie like an expensive throw. His blue eyes narrowed at her, who instinctively held up the wine bottle as if it were a shield.

“Relax, Lucifer,” she muttered. “I’m not here to dethrone you. I know my place!”

Casey shook her head with a laugh. “Jackie, you’re so dramatic. He’s literally doing nothing.”

“He’s plotting,” Jackie countered. “Look at him. He’s not a cat; he’s an evil genius!”

Tobias sat on the arm of the couch, lovingly stroking Pietro’s head. “You really have it out for this little guy, huh?”

“Uh, yeah,” Jackie said, rolling her eyes. “Last time I was here, he knocked my phone off the counter while maintaining direct eye contact with me. That’s not a pet. That’s a criminal mastermind!”

Casey chuckled. “Why don’t we pour the wine? Or did you bring that for some ritual intended to exorcize our beloved pet?”

“Well, now that you mention it,” Jackie smirked, picking a chip out of the wooden bowl on the coffee table and popping it into her mouth.

“So, what do you suggest we read to Sammy before bed tonight?” Casey asked. “The Raven? Or The Haunted Palace?”

“I don’t know; why don’t you whip out a Ouija board and have your furry beast decide?”

Pietro stood up and stretched before meandering over to inspect the book with the air of a curator evaluating an unworthy addition to his collection. Then, with one swift movement of his paw, he sent it tumbling to the floor.

Jackie gasped, pointing accusingly. “You see?! I told you! He’s the devil!”

Tobias burst out laughing as Casey picked up the book. “He’s not the devil,” Casey laughed. “He's just curious.”

Pietro rushed over to Jackie, landing on her lap with confidence.

“No. No, no, no," Jackie cried. "Get him off me! Get him off, now!"

“Oh, come on," Casey grinned, rubbing Peito’s head as she took a seat next to her friend. "He’s trying to bond with you.”

“This isn’t bonding. This is a power move. He’s trying to establish dominance.”

"That's not true," Tobias laughed, slinking into an armchair. "I know all about establishing dominance, and that's not how you do it. When Casey and I are..."

"TOBIAS!" Casey and Jackie yelled simultaneously, sending a frightened little Peitro scurrying away.

"TOO much information, babe!" Casey scolded, but Jackie’s eyes were full of relief.

"Whatever, if it got Beelzebub off my lap, I’ll endure your kinky sex talk. I hope you know that cat’s going to kill you in your sleep one day,” Jackie said, keeping an eye on him as he cautiously reentered the room. “They'll write a story about it. ‘The Fall of the House of Carrick,’ maybe... You know, I should try to get movie rights to that now."

"Mmh," Tobias nodded, putting down his glass of wine. "Smart financial move!"

Casey rolled her eyes. “You’re both insane.”

“Perhaps,” Jackie shrugged. “But you’re blind to the evil you’ve welcomed into your home. But don't worry, I’ll be here for the aftermath. I’ll take care of Sammy and all, you know, for the sake of the movie rights.”

"Much appreciated, Jackie," Tobias laughed. “We’ll be sure to leave you the cat in our will.”

“Don't you dare!”

The night went on with the usual revelry that occurred when Jackie visited. Eventually, she ended up on the floor playing with Samantha as Pietro stood watch nearby. When it was finally time to leave, she looked down at the cat, now lounging atop the book Jackie gave them.

“I see you, Satan," she glared. "You're reading the book to get ideas!"

Pietro meowed sharply, accepting the challenge.

“Enjoy the book,” Jackie called to Casey and Tobias as she headed for the door. “And maybe consider getting an exorcist while you’re at it.”

Tobias turned to Casey with a laugh as soon as the door shut. “So... do you want to tell her we're considering getting a second cat?”

Casey shrugged. "Nah, if we do, let's wait and surprise her. But one thing is for certain now."

"Oh, yeah," Tobias smiled, sitting next to Casey and wrapping his arm around her shoulders. "What's that?"

"If we get another cat, we’re definitely naming it Poe!"

@choicesficwriterscreations @openheartfanfic

[fromamelodytoasong]

EVE BEST as ELEANOR O'HARA in “Nurse Jackie” S1E4 | School Nurse

[peonierose]

Blue Lagoon

Book: Open Heart

Type of story: Social Media and Text edits

TW: None

Summary: It's Bryce's bachelor party. Let's see what he and his friends were up to.

A/N: I already did Luna's bachelorette party in case you want to read it first here are Part 1 and Part 2

A/N 2: It took me a while to get it done, but here it is. Enjoy!

[gambit-blogs]

Ethan Ramsey x mc with child

[choicesficwriterscreations]

Open Heart F/AtoW: Jan 12 - 18, 2025

✒️= Fanfic | 📱= Text Fics/Edits | 🎨 = Fanart Ⓜ️ = Mature Content 18+ | 🔥 = Explicit/NSFW 18+ 🏳️‍🌈 = LGBTQIA+

AURORA EMERY

Aurora and Sunny 🎨🏳️‍🌈 | Aurora Emery x F!OC - @spadesofgrass

BRYCE LAHELA

Bryce Sketch 🎨 | Bryce Lahela - @storyofmychoices

ETHAN RAMSEY

A Night to Remember ✒️ | Ethan Ramsey x F!MC - @jerzwriter

Christmas Party Shenanigans ✒️ | Ethan Ramsey x F!MC - @tveitertotwrites

JACKIE VARMA

A Little Mix-up ✒️ | Jackie Varma & F!MC - @jerzwriter

RAFAEL AVEIRO

Love In Every Heartbeat (Series) ✒️ | Rafael Aveiro x F!MC - @rafasgirl23415 Chapter 25: Blessed With Our Rainbow But Will Never Forget Our Storm Chapter 26: Cherishing Every Kick And Movement Chapter 27: Snuggles And Giggles And Endless Love

TOBIAS CARRICK

History Repeats Itself ✒️ | Tobias Carrick x F!MC - @alj4890

Poe & The Purring Tyrant ✒️ | Tobias Carrick x F!MC - @jerzwriter

Strictly Professional (or not…) ✒️🎨 | Tobias Carrick x F!MC - ArtbyAinna (IG) C: @jerzwriter

Main F/AtoW List: Jan 12 - 18, 2025

[openheartfanfics]

Newly Added Fics

Jan 11 - 17, 2025

🎭 Angst  |  🦚 Angsty Fluff  |  🛸 AU  |  ☁ Fluff  |  ♥ NSFW  |  📚 Series  |  📷 Edit  |  📱 TextFic  |  Ⓜ Mature

Ethan x F!MC

A Night to Remember - @jerzwriter ☁

Ethan realizes they missed a big dating milestone, he goes all out to fix that. [Date]

Christmas Party Shenanigans - @tveitertotwrites ☁🎄

Claire makes Ethan go to the Edenbrook Holiday party.

Jackie x F!MC

A Little Mix-up - @jerzwriter ☁

Jackie's been giving Casey the cold shoulder and Casey's intent on finding out why. Who is at fault, and can they patch things up? [Platonic]

Rafael x F!MC

Love In Every Heartbeat - @rafasgirl23415 📚

[extended: wip] Go right to the start of Casey & Raf’s relationship. Casey is cautious about falling too fast too soon. TW: Mention of miscarriage and parental grief

CH 24: Out Of Difficulties Grow Miracles 

CH 25: Blessed With Our Rainbow But Will Never Forget Our Storm

CH 26: Cherishing Every Kick And Movement

CH 27: Snuggles And Giggles And Endless Love

Tobias x F!MC

History Repeats Itself - @alj4890 ☁

Tobias and Chris hooked-up at a Christmas party, and then they meet again.

Poe & the Purring Tyrant - @jerzwriter ☁

Jackie stops by for a visit with a gift in tow, but Pietro has some opinions about it. Feat. Jackie Varma [Domestic; Family]

Strictly Professional (.... or Not) - @jerzwriter ☁

It's Tobias's first day in his new position at Edenbrook Hospital, and Casey lays some ground rules about how they need to interact together.

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SUBMIT OPEN HEART FICS & WRITERS HERE

[linkysmommy]

Excited to let everyone know that I've finally finished my Open Heart Storyloom fic! It took me a while with all the different romance variants, but it's finished now. Shout out to my friends Orc and Shionch for continually getting after me to finish, and for helping me with the final romance variants when I was oh so stuck.

You can play the full story here if you're on PC, or if you're on mobile, can find it on the Storyloom app by searching "Open Heart: A Toxic Situation." I hope you enjoy this little story I've put together, and thanks to everyone who's read it ❤️

Note: There is currently a bug in the final chapter where Asian MMC is Hispanic MMC. The fix has been submitted, but it won't be live until tomorrow, most likely.

[soulmusicsongs]

Open The Door To Your Heart - Jackie Wilson (Higher And Higher, 1967)

[playchoicesconfessions]

Sent by anonymous

‘Okay, Ethan is cool and all... but how about we spread some love about Bryce, Jackie, and RAF as well :)’

POST/CONFESSIONS DO NOT REFLECT THE MOD’S PERSONAL OPINIONS!

[peonyblossom]

PlayChoices MC Picrews - Flowers Edition

for @choicesmonthlychallenge

(from top left to bottom right) Jackie Winters (HWU f!mc), Jamie Baxter (HSS nb!mc), Juliet James (AME f!mc), Sydney Valentine (OH m!mc), Jules Rojas (Untameable m!mc), Brooklyn Peters (DLS m!mc)

[hrteowyn]

me when I replay Open Heart to try other love interests but always end up with Ethan at the end

[jerzwriter]

OK @icecoffee90 , I'm banging them out now! lol Thank you for this ask, too! Once again, this is in the "better late than never" category. LOL. I hope you enjoy it.

Book: Open Heart (Book 3 Timeline) Characters: Jackie Varma, Casey MacTavish (F!MC) Rating: Teen Words: 1,087 Summary: Jackie's been giving Casey the cold shoulder and Casey's intent on finding out why. Who is at fault, and can they patch things up?

A/N: Participating in @choicesjanuary2025 - Prompt - Forgiveness. I rushed this on, so please be kind. :)

Casey sat quietly at a corner table in a coffee shop that once felt like home. She loved being back in her old neighborhood, but it felt anything but. She picked absent-mindedly at a loose cuticle as she glanced at her watch. Jackie was late. It was probably because of the rain, she reasoned, but given how odd Jackie had been acting the past few days, she couldn’t be sure.

Jackie was always direct. In fact, that was one of the things Casey liked about her. She found the sarcasm and acerbic wit that others could find offputting amusing, and she knew the woman underneath it all. Through the years, they had become the best of friends... or so she thought. It wasn’t like Jackie to ignore an issue. But she had stopped replying to her texts; she was avoiding her at work, and when she reneged on dinner last night, Casey knew it wasn’t all in her head.

The front door finally burst open, ushering in a cold breeze and there Jackie stood, looking as composed as ever. She folded her umbrella as she approached the table with her usual air of confidence.

“You made it,” Casey said with a tentative smile.

“I said I’d be here,” Jackie replied as she slid into a chair. The sharpness in her tone left Casey unsettled, but she forced herself to remain calm.

“Thanks for meeting me. I wanted to check in with you because… well, you’ve been kind of distant with me the past few days. Can you tell me what’s wrong?”

Jackie shrugged, stirring the coffee the waitress had just placed on the table. “I’ve been busy, I guess.”

“Jackie,” Casey groaned. “Come on. You’re one of my best friends, and you haven’t replied to my texts in days. We haven’t gone this long without speaking to each other since our falling out during intern year. What gives?”

Jackie leaned back in her chair, letting out a sigh of frustration. “Fine! If you want to talk, then let’s talk about this.” She pulled out her phone and tapped the screen furiously before handing it to Casey.

An Instagram post that Tobias had shared a few days before was on the screen. It was a picture of their adjoined hands as they walked along the Charles River at sunset. The caption read: “To the woman who makes every day brighter. Today, tomorrow, always.”  

Casey blinked, obviously confused. “This?” She asked. “This is what has you so upset?”

“Do you think I shouldn’t be?” Jacki replied sharply. “I’m supposed to be your best friend, and this is how you tell me?”

“Tell you?” Casey started, but Jacki interrupted.

“Did you think I wouldn’t see it? Or were you going to wait until the wedding invitations were mailed to clue me in?”

“Wedding invitations?” Casey questioned. “What are you talking about?”

Jackie was incredulous, her arms folded in front of her chest. “I don’t know... isn’t it normal to tell your best friend when you get engaged? Or is accidentally learning on social media proper etiquette nowadays?”

“Jackie,” Casey sighed. “We’re not engaged.”

Jackie’s eyes narrowed. “Then what is this?”

“It’s Tobias being... Tobias,” Casey said, rubbing her temples. “Jackie,  please! You mock him mercilessly for being whipped every chance you get... don’t you know him by now? And what in this post says we’re engaged?”

“I don’t know,” she replied defensively. “Maybe all his friends commenting how happy they are, congratulating him, or saying they knew he’d find the one eventually?”

“Yeah! Because they’re still shocked that Mr. Single-for-Life is dating me, that’s all!”

Jackie stared at her, not entirely sold. “All right, so what’s this?” she pointed to a sapphire ring on Casey’s finger, the same ring that adorned her finger in the Instagram post.

“This?” Casey scoffed. “Tobias bought this for me when we were in St. Thomas. He saw me admiring it and surprised me, but it’s not an engagement ring! It’s not even a diamond; what made you think it was?!”

“Well, you! You always said you didn’t want a traditional diamond ring!”

“No,” Casey rolled her eyes. “I said I like it when people use other gemstones, but I didn’t say that’s what I wanted. And please, have you met his mother? Do you think Vivian Carrick will allow her son to propose to me with anything but a diamond?”

Jackie sat back, slightly abashed. “You’ve got a point there. Besides, if you had gotten engaged, I’m sure I would have heard Vivian screaming all the way from DC.”

“Exactly!” Casey concurred. “Come on, Jackie! Do you really think I’d get engaged and not tell you?”

“So, what you’re saying is, I’ve been simmering over this for three days... for no reason at all?”

“Mmm-hmm,” Casey smirked. “Feeling pretty dumb right about now, aren’t you?”

Jackie leand onto the table. “This is all Carrick’s fault!”

“Uh, how?”

“Look, I don’t hate the man, but if he weren’t such a pathetic simp, none of this would have happened.”

“Oh, yeah, that’s the reason,” Casey laughed. “It’s not because you overreacted and didn’t just ask me like a normal person would.”

“Shut up,” Jackie spat, sipping her coffee to hide her embarrassment. “Maybe I should hate him.”

Casey chuckled softly. “You may as well because he actually thinks you do.”

“Wait, what?” Jackie’s lips curved into a smile, and her laughter filled the quiet space. “Why does he think that?”

“Come on, Jackie! Not everyone is used to your delightfully snarky disposition. It’s an acquired taste. I know for a fact the man has lost sleep over it.”

“Good!” Jackie said, her smirk widening. “Let him believe that it will keep him on his toes.”

Casey reached out and squeezed Jackie’s hand. “You should come and spend more time with us. You’re welcome at our place anytime. You’re my best friend, and just because I moved out doesn’t mean I don’t want to see you.”

Jackie softened, though she rolled her eyes. “Don’t get all sentimental on me, MacTavish. I might throw up.”

“I’ll try to keep it in check,” Casey grinned, feeling better than she had in days.

“Good. Now, tell your boyfriend to cool it with the mushy shit before people start thinking you’re expecting twins.”

“People, or you?” Casey laughed.

The two women fell back into their usual rhythm and spent the rest of their time catching up, ribbing each other, and promising never to let a misunderstanding come between them again.

@choicesficwriterscreations @opnheartfanfics

Tagging others separately.

[liaromancewriter]

Open Heart: Snowed In -- Now on Storyloom

It's published!!!!

Open Heart: Snowed In (A Holiday Special)

When a blizzard disrupts holiday plans, the doctors at Boston's Edenbrook Hospital discover that the season isn't about where you are but who you're with. Love and friendship can outshine the fiercest of storms and bring unexpected joys.

A/N: This story is set during third year, but doesn't follow Open Heart: Third Year canon events.

The below customizations are available:

Pick your MC:

Unfortunately, I couldn't figure out how to customize the MC name, so it sticks to the default: Casey Valentine.

Pick your LI (or not):

You can select your LI at the start of the story, and will experience LI-coded romantic scenes accordingly.

BONUS: You can choose not to be in a relationship and will have platonic-coded scenes with your friends.

Author notes:

Storyloom is available on the web, and they have a mobile app. So you can play on either device. The design is specifically for mobile. Their platform has glitches with the background music on web. It plays initially but switches off when transitioning to a new scene. I had to exit the story and click "continue" and then the music started again.

Hope you check out Open Heart: Snowed In.

Tags under the cut

All Fics & Edits: @bluebelle08 @coffeeheartaddict2 @crazy-loca-blog @doriopenheart @genevievemd @headoverheelsforramsey @lucy-268 @jamespotterthefirst @jerzwriter @lady-calypso @mainstreetreader @peonierose @potionsprefect @queencarb @quixoticdreamer16 @rookiemartin @socalwriterbee @takemyopenheart @tessa-liam @trappedinfanfiction

Ethan & Cassie only: @cariantha @custaroonie @hopelessromantic1352 @mrs-ramsey @youlookappropriate

[sapphoschoices]

And to think I was supposed to be diamond mining this book...

I'd have to get the diamonds too, and I'm not even really interested in romancing anyone in this book, but I'm real real curious...