Div by mikes_grrl (R)

[dakfinv.livejournal.com]

Fandom: LIFE ON MARS
Pairing: none
Length: ~3700 words
Author on LJ: mikes_grrl 
Author Website: Mikey's Fic List at her journal
Why this must be read: It's not all about the Sam angst. While Sam is fun to torture, there are loads and loads of fics which focus on the pain of others, some that don't even include Tyler at all. "Div" is a brilliant look into Gene Hunt's development into the Guv we know and love. It's a story of a young Hunt's first week as a detective and shows us a young man, uncertain of where he belongs, who must deal with the brutal bullying and hazing of his fellow detectives, an abusive father, and a drug addicted brother (the last of which is canon, by the way.) By the end, we see how Gene learns to use his brains and his brute to become the DCI we know in canon. As far as I'm concerned, this fic is canon back story for Gene.

Warnings for abusive language and angst.

Div

Comments

[mikes-grrl.livejournal.com]

I am really honored by this rec. I love this story myself, as it was a huge personal accomplishment, and it makes me all gooey glowy schmoopy to know that other fans like it too. ♥

[dakfinv.livejournal.com]

Well you should be proud of this fic. It's one of my favorite Gene stories. It just feels so real.

[time-testudinem.livejournal.com]

And I was half joking when I said earlier than you were taking over the Van. Two recs in one day! Guess the joke is on me.

(and I am not sure if I read this story, how could I have missed it? wonders off to read...)

[travels-in-time.livejournal.com]

That's what I was thinking. Hey, Mikey's hijacked the van! :D

[draycevixen.livejournal.com]

"Drive my to Disneyworld or I'll insert you -- ooh err missus -- in hot manpron!" just isn't very scary though... *scarpers*

[mikes-grrl.livejournal.com]

It's a bit embarassing, although I admit I'm flattered!

Div is one story I'm proud of, so I'm glad you discovered it. <3