Where's the love for the ferret?

After watching the first two episodes of SDoaCG and the Belle special, things have occurred to me.

1. The UK credit sequence is SO much better than the US one.

2. What happened to Ben? Seriously. Who is this person? And what did Iddo do to tick off the wardrobe people?

3. Still utterly hate Bambi. A lot. Still find her the most useless character.

4. Glad to know Jackie is just as insufferable I wrote her.

5. Not sure about Duncan yet. My fear is this ( spoilers for future episodes ) That being said, James D'Arcy isn't too hard to look at.

6. I already love Byron and am sad he's saddled with my least favorite character.

6. Dr. Magnanti is fab. She's who I want TV Belle to be, but isn't. My Hannah is more her than what's been shown the past season and what seems to be coming this season.

7. I loved the underwear in On the Street Where You Live montage and the whole ensemble (including the wig) at the beginning of episode 2. (Yeah, not going to spoiler mark wardrobe when no plot context is given.)

So, why do I care? Well, I really am planning to write the sequel to Complications Minor. In fact, I've been planning it and writing in scenes in my head for over a year now. However, I spent a good deal of time last year in a spiraling depression. This was before then end of August hit and the worst thing that has ever happened to me happened. I don't have writer's block. I have plenty of ideas. The desire to get them down is what's lacking. Which is why I haven't written any fic at all in over a year. That desire is returning though. So, get excited if you want (in fact please do, I'd like to know that people still want to hear about Peter and Hannah, and Ben and Monty), just know, the first story took eight months to write, start to finish. I believe in quality, not quantity.

Laundry is laundry-ing. (Remember earlier this week when I said the suitcase hadn't been unpacked? All the convention clothes, plus this weeks, plus the bedding is sorted and load two of six is in the machine.) And as such, that means, in an effort to avoid cleaning the house, it's time for another of catyuy's choices (only one to go after this).

( Top 5 remakes/renewals/adaptations you wish would be made. )

Saw this floating around the flist and since it's my day off, I decided to fill the time!

Name your 10 absolutely favorite couples* (het/slash/canon/fanon) and ask people to see what trends they notice about your couples. Try to pick different fandoms:

Admittedly, I don't think there's that much of a trend, but hey, maybe you'll see something I don't!

( Really, it's in no particular order. )

Okay, bonus list dedicated to kammgirl. ( The Soap Pairs )

Title: Christmas Tarts
A Blackpool/Secret Diary of a Call Girl crossover with just a hint of Keen Eddie
Rating: M
Paring: Peter Carlisle/Hannah Baxter (aka Belle's real name)
Spoilers: All of Blackpool and S1 of Secret Diary of a Call Girl and the events of Complications Minor.
Summary: Hannah gives Peter a treat on Christmas Eve.

AN: Inspired by and for swankkat. Inspiration came in the form of this doodle made especially for me with my Christmas card! And for her, just because. This story takes place after Complications Minor, during the yet-unnamed and unwritten sequel. You really should read that before reading this.

( Christmas Tarts )

Title: Complications Minor
A Blackpool/Secret Diary of a Call Girl crossover with just a hint of Keen Eddie
Rating: M
Paring: Peter Carlisle/Hannah Baxter
Spoilers: All of Blackpool and S1 of Secret Diary of a Call Girl
Summary: It's a simple arrangement. Right?

Chapter Summary: Things from Peter's side, including what actually happened and Brighton.

Previous chapters can be found here.

AN: swankkat and kalleah made this whole thing better.

( Complication's Minor: Chapter 19/20 )

Title: Complications Minor
A Blackpool/Secret Diary of a Call Girl crossover with just a hint of Keen Eddie
Rating: M
Paring: Peter Carlisle/Hannah Baxter
Spoilers: All of Blackpool and S1 of Secret Diary of a Call Girl
Summary: It's a simple arrangement. Right?

Chapter Summary: Peter's healing up nicely. There's movies, keys, poker, therapy, a (possibly final) trip to the coffee shop, poker, shopping, and a surprise at the end. Oh my.

Previous chapters can be found here.

AN: swankkat and kalleah made this whole thing better by pointing out obvious and unintetionally hilarious typos (I'll never look at cars or socks the same again). And if you'd like to know what was worn in the dressing room, click here.

( Complication's Minor: Chapter 17/20 )

Title: Complications Minor
A Blackpool/Secret Diary of a Call Girl crossover with just a hint of Keen Eddie
Rating: M
Paring: Peter Carlisle/Hannah Baxter
Spoilers: All of Blackpool and S1 of Secret Diary of a Call Girl
Summary: It's a simple arrangement. Right?

Previous chapters can be found here.

Chapter Summary: Hannah calls Peter on his slip last time and the December holidays are celebrated in their own unique fashion.

AN: swankkat and kalleah made this whole thing better (except for the socks, I'm just indulging them on that bit). And the first book is, of course, real. I think we all know the second one is as well.

( Complication's Minor: Chapter 15/20 )

Title: Complications Minor
A Blackpool/Secret Diary of a Call Girl crossover with just a hint of Keen Eddie
Rating: M
Paring: Peter Carlisle/Hannah Baxter
Spoilers: All of Blackpool and S1 of Secret Diary of a Call Girl
Summary: It's a simple arrangement. Right?

Chapter Summary: Hannah has a birthday, there's been enough wooing, the Baxters and Ben find out Hannah's not single, and Ben meets Peter.

Previous chapters can be found here.

AN: swankkat and kalleah made this whole thing better. And Hannah's undies are here, in case you were wondering what she wear in her off-hours. Well, sometimes.

( Complication's Minor: Chapter 13/20 )

Title: Complications Minor
A Blackpool/Secret Diary of a Call Girl crossover with just a hint of Keen Eddie
Rating: M
Paring: Peter Carlisle/Hannah Baxter (aka Belle's real name)
Spoilers: All of Blackpool and S1 of Secret Diary of a Call Girl
Summary: It's a simple arrangement. Right?

Chapter Summary: When Peter met Hannah.

Previous chapters can be found here.

AN: swankkat and kalleah made this whole thing better. Yes, the book he gives her is real.

( Complication's Minor: Chapter 11/20 )

Seriously, this schedule is wearing me down little by little. At least this week and next (and their accompanying weekends) I have no plans to speak of. So, WHOOO ludi nap for me!

Things that are keeping me going:
( Now in handy list form )