An Advent calendar of Christmas stories - 23 December 2012

[nypagan.livejournal.com]

You may be able to guess the story I have chosen for today, based on my pathetic drawing featured below.

After a difficult op that leaves him injured, Doyle is on his way to Derby to spend Christmas with his family. Something he hasn't done in years. Bodie is no where to be found.


The End Is Where We Start From by PFL, aka msmoat

PFL is one of my favorite authors. For me, her characterization of the boys is always right on. She writes them with great affection, care and love for each other, despite their obstinance at actually admitting how they feel. A favorite scene is when Ray asks Bodie how he found him, and Bodie's explanation. They never make it easy for each other.

Merry Christmas! 

Comments

[merentha13.livejournal.com]

This is a favorite of mine. And I agree completely with you about PFL's writing.
And I LOVE your interpretation of Ray's message! Very cute! :D Well done!

[nypagan.livejournal.com]

It is a favorite of mine as well. I tried to do the postcard sketch quickly, as described, even though it took me a number of tries. Thanks!

[lillianorchid.livejournal.com]

Oh, I've not read this one yet and will look forward to doing so later. Thank you! :D Your drawing was quite cute too and very Festive. :)

I agree with you that PFL writes beautifully and I also love how she characterises our lads and their affections for each other. :)

[nypagan.livejournal.com]

You're welcome. When you read the story, you will understand the drawing. I hope you enjoy it. PFL is a fabulous writer.

[milomaus.livejournal.com]

I LOVE that story!
So many tears and so much love and it all comes together in the end!

Your scribbling is perfect, and when Doyle wrote the card I´ve seen your art in my mind.

Thanks for reminding and reccing!!

[nypagan.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you love this story, because I do too. I don't think my scribbling is perfect, I'm sure Doyle did a much better job, but it is what I imagine it to look like. Thank you.

[msmoat.livejournal.com]

Oh, wow! Look what you've done! That's perfect! (Ooh, if you're willing, we should see if we can figure out how to attach it to the story on AO3. It's really perfect!)

And I'm so glad you recommended this story. I'm very fond of it, as it was a Christmas gift to EOS many years ago. I put in most of the things she likes best in a story, and then added in a few of my own. *g* It makes me really happy when I hear other people enjoy it as well.

But, gosh, I can't get over that illustration! Thank you for the lovely Christmas gift in that!

[nypagan.livejournal.com]

Well, now I am completely blushing. I do love this story, I can't count how many times I've read it. I always picture in my head Doyle standing in the news agents, sketching a quick Christmas scene on the postcard, with a stubby pencil he probably borrowed from the clerk.

I don't think the drawing is perfect, but you are welcome to use it. I can email it to you from the original scan. I resized it to fit the lj format. I must admit, I almost did not post it, because I thought it was too pathetic. Kind of like the Charlie Brown Christmas tree. Thank you for the compliment. xo