Drabble

[kiwisue.livejournal.com]

It's only 8:30 pm in Pago Pago - heaps of time yet!


Bodie smiles and closes the door. Let Doyle have his fun, practice his Spanish with the haughty senorita. A lady like that eats men for breakfast, dinner and tea, tough CI5 agents no exception.

Bodie’s girls, whether they’re debs, schoolteachers or tarts, are more straightforward. He likes a nice shape, a cheerful (willing) disposition, no complications and a good time had by all.

After Anita’s done with him Doyle will return, rueful and heart-sore. And Bodie will sympathise, pour drinks down him, take him to bed and fuck the misery out of him.

Luckily Doyle falls in love a lot.

Comments

[schnuffi.livejournal.com]

*Snort* What a strange relationship. I prefer them together without the females in between. But still a nice one.

[kiwisue.livejournal.com]

Sorry it didn't meet your expectations *evil grin* . I was following on from the ending of 'Blood Sports' and took the view that their relationship in that ep was at a particular stage - not committed, but always there when others fall apart. Thanks for commenting.

[schnuffi.livejournal.com]

Ah, in the end they'll always come back to each other and that's what counts, innit?

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Oh, long may Pago Pago stand! I like this... twisty, like life - and Bodie gets his way in the end! *g*

[kiwisue.livejournal.com]

*heh* one of the things I love about the Lads - one or the other (ok, chiefly DOyle) being damned difficult about it all. He'll learn *g*.

[empty-mirrors.livejournal.com]

Bodie, ever the opportunist. Nice one, thank you.

[kiwisue.livejournal.com]

You're welcome! Bodie learned to survive on short rations a long time ago...

[heliophile-oxon.livejournal.com]

Bodie will show Doyle the error of his ways ... and eventually Doyle will realise it's even better if he doesn't do the unsuitable-woman-and-falling-apart thing first! Nicely done - smart Bodie.

[kiwisue.livejournal.com]

But you know - Doyle's a man! And sometimes they need to be beaten 'round the head a few times before they realise...

[myrebelcat.livejournal.com]

This is about the only way I can see them getting it on with each other *during* the actual series - because it takes into account all the girls they go through and Doyle's assorted love affairs.

I love the last line. Practical Bodie! :-)

[kiwisue.livejournal.com]

This is about the only way I can see them getting it on with each other *during* the actual series

I can see them getting it on earlier - the knowing/lascivious looks they give each other lead me to believe something's going on - but I think the commitment, the exclusivity (although I don't necessarily believe in that so much), the mutual fidelity, comes later.

If Anita wasn't Doyle's last amour, she was close to!

[callistosh65.livejournal.com]

Very smart way to combine slash with canon! I love a knowing Bodie like this, and the last couple of sentences are terrific.

[kiwisue.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

I love a knowing Bodie like this

You know, I think Doyle does too. He's just not ready to admit it yet. Not even to himself.

[bistokids.livejournal.com]

Ah lovely! That's Bodie right there - cheerfully accepting what he can get, and making the best of it when he can't.

[kiwisue.livejournal.com]

As I said to someone above, Bodie learned to survive on short rations a long time ago! Now if Doyle would just hurry up and learn his lesson...

[faramir-boromir.livejournal.com]

Heheheh. Crafty Bodie! His methods are devious, but they do work. And yeah, I thought Anita Cabreros would eat Doyle's head much less the rest of him--what he'd see in a girl like that was beyond me.

Thanks for this.

[kiwisue.livejournal.com]

She's something, isn't she? I like her, but yeah, Doyle's just a tasty snack, a bit of rough for a weekend or two. Bodie knows it, but he also knows there's no telling his mate. Not yet. Guerilla tactics are best *g*

[crimson-37.livejournal.com]

Oh Bodie will always take what he can get and won't complain, he'll do his best to enjoy it too. But Bodie's frown at Doyle at the end of 'Blood Sports' You could see the pain behind those blue eyes.

Thank you.

And thanks for sharing this with us. :)

[kiwisue.livejournal.com]

I guess I'll have to check that when I'm home (next week). My recollection was that he frowned, then grinned as he left, and I always wondered what was going through his mind at that point.

And you're welcome.

[sc-fossil.livejournal.com]

Poor Bodie! He needs to make his move and blot out those BOTWs! Thanks.

[kiwisue.livejournal.com]

Ah, but he knows he can't go in too fast, or Doyle will spook. And I'm not 100% convinced Bodie's ready to give up his BOTW's either, even though he's more aware of what he wants than Doyle is. They're in quite a tangled place right now *weg*

[sc-fossil.livejournal.com]

You are wicked, aren't you?

[moth2fic.livejournal.com]

I like that last line!

[kiwisue.livejournal.com]

*g* It's the one that gave me the most trouble - so thank you!

[justacat.livejournal.com]

I am not much of a drabble fan - but I love this! I kept coming back to it! Now I want you to write the story that goes with it! *g*

It's like you say up there...sometimes they need to be beaten about the head a bit before they realize. I can read lots of scenarios, but my favorites are those in which they're getting it on (read: fucking *g*) very early, but the commitment, etc., don't come until later - takes them a while to see/accept/come to terms with that - admit it to themselves, whatever. *That's* the conflict I like to read, the issue I see - not them getting together, but them getting *together*.

(You know, I wish we'd had a chance to talk about Redemption at ZCon! Darn! I think you need to come through DC on your way home! *g*)

Anyway, very nice - and I like the title you chose, too...

[magnifica7.livejournal.com]

Oh, very Bodie! :)

[kiwisue.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much - I'm glad you thought so *g*

[hambelandjemima.livejournal.com]

I love this (clicked on your link in Drayce's journal ;) ), especially And Bodie will sympathise, pour drinks down him, take him to bed and fuck the misery out of him, because that's what they both need.

And of course the last line is perfect :)

[kiwisue.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm delighted you enjoyed it.

The challenge came up while I was travelling in the US. Between time zones and the rigmarole of taxis, airport check-ins, flights and more taxis I had very little time to think about what to write. It was a real "on the hop" effort. But I'm a little proud of it *g*.

[moonlightmead.livejournal.com]

(slightly late, but...)

Oh, I like this. I like the contrast between Bodie and Doyle's girlfriends. I love the brilliant last line. And yes, that's exactly what I thought when I saw this episode!