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Lewis Fic Recs: Falling

James and Robbie falling for each other—literally and figuratively. First in what is likely to be a longgg series of hurt/comfort themed lists. As usual, this is far from exhaustive so feel free to add more fics to the list!

A Lesson in Trust by divingforstones

2,598 Words, James/Robbie, Rated T, No Archive Warnings Apply A team-building exercise goes awry, leaving James injured and Robbie furious. James' memories and Robbie's actions in the moments just before and after the accident are quite revealing, and Robbie's gentle protectiveness in the midst of his crankiness and anger is very sweet. That last line is sure to give you all the emotions.

Over the Edge by greenapricot

11,809 Words, James/Robbie, Rated T, No Archive Warnings Apply James chases a suspect down the towpath and tumbles into the water below, landing himself in the hospital. Robbie's gentle ministrations are so soothing in the face of James' disorientation. And there's just something so satisfying about watching James, who is convinced things will end badly and so desperately trying to keep his guard up, ultimately have to accept Robbie's care and all the joy that follows. Plus all the barely concealed sexual tension between them.

I Thought I'd Lost You by Evenlodes_Friend

2,765 Words, James/Robbie, Rated T, No Archive Warnings Apply James just barely stops Robbie from being dragged off a high roof by their suspect, and learns a heavy lesson about facing the loss of a loved one—just as Robbie learns something about his sergeant. Written in powerful, beautifully lyrical language, this story tenderly captures the nuances of physical touch, fear, and grief.

Quick As You Like by dracofiend

7,146 Words, James/Robbie, Rated G, No Archive Warnings Apply Lewis takes a tumble over his neighbour's cat and winds up in crutches. Gradually, Robbie comes to accept James' help, and the domesticity that results feels an understated, natural development of their comfortable, easy affection—made all the better by all the delicious-sounding meals they cook together.

Night Watch by divingforstones

9,378 Words, James/Robbie, Rated T, No Archive Warnings Apply A glorious combination of dry humor, grumpy irritation, atmospheric sensuality, and genuine affection. Lewis takes a minor fall on a case, and James' insistence on hourly orientation checks throughout the night do not sit well with his patient—until he begins to understand the motivation behind it. Sometimes it takes the darkest part of the night to bring certain feelings to light.

Lewis: The World Transformed (series) by uniquepov

10,500 Words, James/Robbie, Rated G, No Archive Warnings Apply A story written in twenty-one parts of five hundred words each. A suspect pushes Lewis down a flight of stairs, and James anxiously waits by his bedside at the hospital, trying to understand why Lewis had made him his next of kin. As an extra treat, this series lets us watch Innocent unleash the true, glorious extent of her righteous anger on a homophobic surgeon who refuses to attend Lewis with James in the vicinity.

stopping by woods by Anniely

4,291 Words, James/Robbie, Rated T, No Archive Warnings Apply Robbie takes a fall while chasing a suspect through the woods, and tries his best to ignore his feelings for his sergeant while James spends the night keeping an eye on him. There are so many lovely sensory details as Robbie observes the woods, and later James in his apartment. And it's always fun to see a Robbie who's comfortably aware of his own bisexuality be the one to surprise James.

Killing Time by Willowbrooke

12, 635 Words, James/Robbie, Rated T, No Archive Warnings Apply Lewis breaks his ankle and Innocent puts him on two weeks of sick leave. But while James and Laura do their best to keep him occupied, Lewis does not take well to being stuck at home. James, enlisting the help of Robbie's neighbours, comes up with a hilariously novel solution to keep Robbie entertained—inspired in part by 'Arsenic and Old Lace' and 'Rear Window'.