I thought you did a great job here of integrating a proper CI5 plot with a believable romance. I particularly enjoyed the firework display scene - Doyle recovers his professional confidence, there's relationship development with Bodie, and suspenseful action. And I actually liked the teaser fade before the kiss! I might have felt cheated if you'd made that the ending, but you had that sweet final line about the fireworks on their anniversary instead. So - really enjoyed the fic, and hope you write more.
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