Imperfect Likeness

(Steve, Val, and talk of jobs. Ficlet, post Wrap-timeline.)

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"...I could get a job," Val offered spontaneously, one morning.

Steve didn't even look up from his paper. "No." It seemed obvious to him that the subject had BAD IDEA written all over it. But Val didn't remember....

"Why not?" Val asked, frowning. "I mean, I know you'll get to go back to work, but I don't want to just freeload, and it wouldn't hurt to have a little extra, right?"

"You can't," Steve said. Because you're not really human....

( But-- )

When all that's left is tying up loose ends...

( Part 32 )

Required reading.

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And sometimes, the present moves too quickly.

( Part 28 )

In which Steve would have a hefty speeding ticket if he weren't a cop. ^_^;

( Part 25 )

So what's the emergency?

( Part 20 )

More phone calls! whee! ^_^

In which we learn that Steve's partner's name is not actually Shaun Shaunassey. Steve just likes to call him Shaun. *nodnod*

( Part 14b )

Naked, wet bishounen, oh my!

But not nearly as exciting or parental guidance needed as it may sound. ^_^;

( Part 12 )

*drumrolll please!* A complete chapter of Wrap Your Arms Around Me -- in which Steve gets tackle-glomped, Keiran gets possessive and Jake comes to a rather painful realization.

( Part 9 )