If you lie to protect me, if you lie just once, if you lie just a little
LEO
What is it? [beat] Charlie, you can talk to me. What is it? [beat] Charlie...
CHARLIE
When Zoey and Ellie went to college... [beat] When they went to college they would've had to fill out a health form.
LEO
What are you...?
CHARLIE
On the form, they ask for a number of things, including a complete family medical history.
LEO
God. [beat] Charlie... [beat] How did you know he was sick? How did you know that the President was sick? [beat] Charlie...
CHARLIE
Leo... [beat] If you're under 18 when you start as a freshman... if you're under 18, you need a parent's signature.
LEO
[beat] Okay. [beat] Okay.
CHARLIE
I'm sorry, I know...
LEO
No, it's okay.
CHARLIE
I just thought it was...
LEO
You absolutely did the right thing. [beat] Okay. [beat] Okay. Go back to work.
Charlie exits.
LEO
Margaret?
Margaret enters.
LEO
I need to see all of Zoey Bartlet's Admissions paperwork for Georgetown.
MARGARET
I don't think they'll release that to me.
LEO
No, you call Pat Carr, the family lawyer and you tell him I want it.
MARGARET
Can I tell him why?
LEO
Margaret, just get it right now, would you?
Margaret exits.
FADE OUT.
END ACT THREE
* * *
CUT TO: EXT. WHITE HOUSE PORTICO - NIGHT
Charlie is seated on a bench with his hands in his lap. Bartlet walks toward him, through pools of light, from the direction of the Residence. Charlie stands up.
BARTLET
Sit down. Don't be scared.
They both sit down on the bench. Charlie stares straight ahead without looking at Bartlet. Bartlet turns toward Charlie.
BARTLET
My youngest daughter's got a big mouth.
A lengthy silence falls between them. Bartlet looks uncomfortable.
CHARLIE
No, she doesn't, sir. She wanted me to be on the lookout for certain physical signs so I could tell the First Lady.
Several moments pass while Bartlet absorbs this information. He sighs.
BARTLET
We won't discuss this any more for the time being. It'll be public soon enough. And the more conversations you have with me, the more lawyers you're gonna have to talk to, and they bill in an hour what you take home in a week, so we won't discuss it except to say this you're gonna be subpoenaed. I'm confident in your loyalty to me. I'm confident in your love for me. If you lie to protect me, if you lie just once, if you lie just a little, if you lie 'cause you can't stand what's happening to me and the people making it happen, if you ever, ever lie...
Charlie finally looks over at Bartlet.
BARTLET
...you're finished with me, you understand?
CHARLIE
Yes, sir.
BARTLET
Say you understand.
CHARLIE
I understand, sir.
BARTLET
Go back to work.
CHARLIE
Yes, sir.
They both stand up. Bartlet walks toward the Oval Office.
CHARLIE
Is there anything you need?
BARTLET
(turns around) I need you to go to law school and graduate as soon as humanly possible.
CHARLIE
Yes, sir.
Charlie turns to go inside. Bartlet walks toward the entrance to the Oval Office.
On April 8, 1974, more than 50,000 fans were on hand at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium to watch Hank Aaron pass Babe Ruth by hitting his 715th home run, knocking off a record that had stood for nearly 40 years.
(i write for criminal minds, supernatural, harry potter, and that’s about it for the time being, but MORE IMPORTANTLY i do take requests)
drabble masterlist here!
Aaron Hotchner
one shots:
Things I Can’t Say: “Aaron Hotchner has a lot of things on his mind. Most of which he can never bring himself to say. Until one slip unravels everything” (4.3k words: FLUFF).
Sleepover: “Hotch wants the reader, but doesn’t know how to tell her. Maybe a night in will be of some assistance” (4.9k words: FLUFF).
Solace: “Finding comfort in one another. Repeatedly.” (4.4k words: FLUFF)
self-assured: “There are many things Aaron Hotchner is sure about in his life. One thing evades this sureness: you” (2.4k words: FLUFF)
tolerate it: based on the song of the same title by taylor swift (2.0k words: ANGST)
Everything Goes Wrong: “A few bouts of bad luck aren’t all that bad” (2.4k words: FLUFF)
Meet-Cute: it’s all in the title (1k words: FLUFF)
series:
the sweetest con: “Aaron Hotchner is dealing with the aftermath of his divorce, and the new feelings that spring up for someone he shouldn’t feel anything for. It’s a mess to say the least, but it’s a mess he’s more than willing to involve himself in.”
Spencer Reid
one shots:
Next to You: “Trying to ignore the feelings you have for your best friend can cause complications. Especially when you find out what they’d risk for you” (3.8k words: FLUFF).
The Fulton Project: “The knowledge of an FBI operation gone wrong has the world as the BAU knows it turning on it’s head. How does something like this end after months of civil unrest?” (4k words: ANGST).
champagne problems/the beginning and end: based on ‘champagne problems’ by taylor swift, PLUS the prequel (2.9k words: ANGST AND FLUFF)
Devils Roll the Dice… / …Angels Roll Their Eyes “A new recruit to the BAU catches Reid’s eye. Unfortunately for the both of them, she has a past with someone very close to him. Are they willing to keep secrets just to keep one another?” (TWO-PART MINISERIES)(8.2k words for both parts: FLUFF)
lost in it: “The aftermath of falling down a rabbit hole!” (1.9k words: ANGST AND FLUFF)
Dean Winchester
one shots:
Wrong Time: “Dean doesn’t know how to act right. Sam doesn’t get the animosity. Reader is just trying to live life. Otherwise known as Mutual Pining: the Fanfic” (6.6k words: FLUFF).
This Ain’t for the Best: “Mutual pining. Classic hunting scenarios. Sharing a bed. Wearing the other’s clothes. Confessions. Friends to lovers. Tswizzle title. Need I say more?” (5.9k words: FLUFF)
bloodmoonlit: “Six years of friendship with more simmering beneath the surface. They thought they had no chance (but that’s romance)” (5.4k words: FLUFF).
‘cause look at your face!: [based off a request linked on the fic](1.6k words: FLUFF)
and i’m not how you hoped: “Forgive my northern attitude, oh I was raised out in the cold” (4.4k words: ANGST AND FLUFF)
series:
a life where we work out: “Struggling with the aftermath of a fall-out feels hopeless, especially when things seemed to just have run their course. Though, he was never one to let things go that easily.”
Ted Lasso
one shots:
Help Me Hold on to You: “Ted and the reader struggle with balancing mental health and everyday life. (Based on The Archer by Taylor Swift)” (8.9k words: ANGST AND FLUFF)
Speak Now: “You’re not usually the type of girl to barge in on a white-veil occasion… but the officiant did say ‘speak now’” (2.5k words: FLUFF).
Remus Lupin
one shots:
you should see the things we do, baby: Remus and Reader decide to take advantage of teasing Sirius, and it leads to a lot more than a dirty dream (5.2k words: SMUT. 18+)
series:
treacherous: This slope is treacherous, but you both realize that nothing safe is worth the drive. In which, Remus Lupin, ever the believer in his own flaws and failures, falls for someone he never expected to. (12.8k running word count: FLUFF AND ANGST)
Sirius Black
one shots:
you should see the things we do, baby: Remus and Reader decide to take advantage of teasing Sirius, and it leads to a lot more than a dirty dream (5.2k words: SMUT. 18+)
James Potter
one shots:
only like you can: ex boyfriend!james and reader just can’t seem to stay away from each other. (7.9k words: ANGST AND FLUFF)
tenderly, tragically: best friends aka idiots to lovers. they’ll never learn until they do (9.4k words: FLUFF AND SMUT)
darling, i fancy you: yet another idiots to lovers. this time a college/muggle!au. they’re falling slowly but she hates him openly (8.2k words: FLUFF)
Draco Malfoy
one shots:
isn’t it?: “Years after the battle at Hogwarts, reader runs into an unlikely old friend. A simple invitation to tea leads to much more.” (10k words: FLUFF)
*unedited so sorry if it's trash*- this one is also quite old so it’s also shitty, I hate it a little bit but it’s ok. It’s inspired by a tumblr post I saw a couple months back, but either the author deleted it or I just can’t find it in the seemingly limited Dean fics.
Summary: Y/n and Dean have been dating for 3 years. They both live in Chicago, but after Dean went to California for the Jr Goodwill Games they could only ever talk over the phone. She decides to surprise him.
2nd person POV
You watched as number 22, or Luis Mendoza, sped off towards the goal, leaving the rest of the players on the other end of the hockey rink. He came to a quick stop in front of the goal, flakes of ice covering the goalie. He stopped for a second, eyes filled with excitement. "I stopped!" He grinned, looking at the boy in goal who was now covered in ice.
"Put it in Luis!"
With this, the boy seemed to come back to realization, remembering he was still in fact playing a game. He quickly hit the puck into the goal, tying up the score. Everyone in the stands cheered, and you clapped your hands excitedly. "What'd I miss?" You turned to your right to see your older brother, Aaron, standing next to you holding a bowl of nachos. "22 scored, it's 5-5 now!" You said, and your brothers face lit up.
He started cheering, before shoving a handful of nachos in his mouth. You laughed, before the arena's lights dimmed. You looked forward and saw that the shoot out started. "Here we go..." you muttered, watching closely.
The tension in the air was thick, as everyone watched the game in front of them. They only ever made sounds when one of the players made a shot, and then was when they would cheer and clap aggressively. You cheered especially loud when number 44, Fulton Reed, made a shot.
You had heard and seen great things of him, mostly during your phone conversations with Dean. 'The Bash Brothers', they called themselves.
And finally, the last round of the shut out came around. It was Gunner Stahl from Iceland, up against Julie 'The Cat'. You had heard from Dean that she was quite the goalie, and boy you hoped he was right cause this goal, could either cost them the game, or win it for them.
You bit your lip in anticipation as Gunner began to skate towards the goal. 'C'mon..just this one shot...'
As he neared the goal, you saw Julie raising her glove slowly. He hit the puck towards the goal, skidding to a stop only a few feet ahead. Julie lowered her glove and stared at it, before glancing back to Gunner. '....what's happening?'
Finally, Julie stood up in threw the puck in the air, signaling her victory. You jumped up and cheered loudly, a large grin visible on not just yours but everyone's faces. The rest of the Ducks skated towards her, tackling her in a hug. "HELL YEAHHH!" Aaron yelled next to you, and you laughed while hitting his shoulder lightly.
The ducks all huddled together, skating around the rink while carrying the USA flag. You smiled to yourself when you saw Dean and Fulton butting their heads together. 'Dorks..'
"...Well what are ya waiting for?" Aaron asked, raising an eyebrow. You looked at him confused. "Huh?"
"What do you mean wHaT?! Get out there!" He said, pushing you towards the rink. "Wha- is that even allowed?" You said, stumbling a bit. He rolled his eyes before pushing you again.
"Go!"
"Alright alright I'm going!"
You stumbled down the bleachers, avoiding bumping into the fans who were celebrating. You carefully stepped onto the ice, surprised that none of the refs had stopped you. 'Is this actually allowed-?'
You walked across the ice, stopping a few feet ahead of the group of hockey players. They didn't seem to notice you, too caught up in their own celebrations. "Hey Portman!" You shouted, sticking your hands in your pockets. They all turned to face you, confused as to who was shouting. The way you announced yourself must've been a bit passive-aggressive, as some of them seemed to get a bit defensive of their teammate.
But in the crowd of confused looks you got, you saw Dean's face light up as soon as he turned to look at you. He looked surprised, to say the least, making the others even more confused then before.
You took your hands out of your pockets, and held them outwards besides you, gesturing for a hug. "You made it, baby" you smiled, stepping closer to them.
He laughed, skating quickly towards you. "Y/n!" He shouted, scooping you up and pulling you into a tight embrace. You laughed, leaning into him. You put your head in the crook of his neck, as he slowly came to a stop, skating in a circle so you both were now in front of everyone else.
They all stared, wide eyed, at the scene in front of them. Fulton put the pieces together soon enough, recognizing you as the "famous Y/n". Dean had lots of stories about his girl back home, but he never thought he'd meet you.
Dean pulled away from you, before smashing his lips against yours. You happily kissed him back, and the rest of the team finally started to come to realization. They too, had heard stories about Dean's girlfriend.
"Dammnnn, get it Portman!" Jesse cheered, earning a laugh from the others.
Dean placed you down on the ice, his hands never leaving your waist. You pulled away from the kiss and smiled, resting your head on his shoulder. "I missed ya, you dork." You said. He laughed, and you could feel the vibrations through his chest. "I missed you more, Bash Babe."
You pulled away, chuckling at the name. "Bash babe? That's a new one." You said. He shrugged. "It fits, don't ya think?" He smirked, looking down at you. You laughed and shook your head, resting your head on his chest once again.
Closet Monster (Stephen Dunn, 2015). Cast: Connor Jessup, Aaron Abrams, Joanne Kelly, Jack Fulton, Sofia Banzhaf, Aliocha Schneider, James Hawksley, Isabella Rossellini (voice). Screenplay: Stephen Dunn. Cinematography: Bobby Shore. Production design: Lisa Soper. Film editing: Brian Atkinson. Music: Todor Kobakov, Maya Postepski.
╰ ┈ 𝐀 𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐍 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐃 𝐀 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑 : hi! what fcs would you all want to see for the beesburies? what about the hightowers? or the tarlys? i know this ��is a lot, sorry!! thank you!
no worries at all !
for the beesburies : andre flynn , aneurin barnard , bradley james , calahan skogman , callum turner , chris fulton , david corenswet , david dawson , david oakes , francois arnaud , freddie fox , freddie stroma , freddy carter , harris dickinson , harry lloyd , hayden christensen , jack lowden , jamie dornan , james norton , jordan renzo , josh o'connor , josh whitehouse , jonathan bailey , ben barnes , casey deidrick .
Can you rank all the Ducks? Not on playing, but on personal preference?
hi!!!!!!!!! i love this question <3
charlie conway <3333 love of my life chaotic bisexual with bpd. there is SO much i can say about how much i love and adore charlie, from his writing to jjax's a+ portryal, but charlie is so so special to me for many many reasons. he just turned 14! and! i! think! this! year! he's! gonna! be! mean!
adam <3 i truly don't know how you can just not love adam like he goes from a central antagonist to one of the central protagonists. he's really arguably one of three ducks who has an actual character arc. like can you imagine hawks!adam quitting varsity to play on a team with fucking goldberg? nope.
when i was a kid i loved julie bc i was also a female goaltender. and she's a badass bitch. i love how julie is consistently the (second) best player and she knows it too. she doesn't take any sexist bs. she straight up tells bombay she deserves to play. #GordonBombayHatesWomen "i hate ties, they're like kissing your brother"
this spot was a bit tricky but i think i'm going w jesse. i think it's a testamant to brandon's incredible timing that he's this high. i also think that d1/d2 jesse and d3 charlie are tethered so i think i just like these boys who don't take any shit. also jesse is arguably the funniest duck. SURE IS COWBOY
connie moreau! i'm glad she got more of a voice in d3 and game changers bc i think she's the ultimate GirlBoss. when she just shoves the iclenad player to the ground in d2? queen shit. she's also a fashion icon and i lowkey had a crush on her when i was a kid so what can i say? love that's a state senator and #Moreau2024
russ! i rly wanted to put guy here but i don't think he ultimately does enough. russ adds so much to every scene that he's in. as ridic as the concept of the knucklepuck is, he sells it. and i love how he stands up to charlie in d3 and gives him a reality check!
guy germaine my stay at home dad malewife lesbian coded king <3 the ULTIMATE fashion icon who is just a really smooth player and just so happy to be w connie and loves his friends. "don't push her she's a girl" <3
i love kenny wu, and i love literally any scene where he's being the third bash brother or trying to trash talk. he's also just such a little cutie i don't get how you don't have him in your top 10.
i'm gonna put portman here bc he cracks me up and i just think aaron has rly great delivery and that sells portman for me. i think he could've been omitted from d3 ultimately, but his d2 stuff is just chef's kiss
i went back and forth but i'm gonna put averman just bc he's rly consistently funny and i think he's an underrated character in general
fulton. i don't generally love fulton as much as other ducks fans do, BUT i rly love him in d3
dwayne! what a sweetheart
ugh i cannot STAND goldberg but i think shaun is charismatic enough that goldberg is likable, if that makes sense? but he's just sucha fucking bad player and so arrogant about his "skills" that it knocks him down here.
i'm literally putting terry here just because he's such a lil cutie despite not doing much in d1. oreo line supremacy tho
tammy. original feminist icon and lesbian icon iykyk
shockingly i don't hate peter? i actually think jd gives a good performance (particularly the "i don't need your stinkin' equipment" scene) he's just like irrelevant in the scheme of things
i have a bias against luis bc i don't like mike vitar, but luis is just a misogynist. oops
tommy duncan. like fr name one thing he does and he has like maybe three lines