The Early Morning Charter by tnl (NC17)
Fandom: RIPTIDE
Pairing: Nick Ryder/Cody Allen
Length: 1300 words
Author on LJ:
tnl
Author Website: More fic on
tnl's LJ; Here is his author tag on pier56
Why this must be read:
tnl explores something that is rare in the fandom but definitely suggested by canon: that Nick and Cody do in fact date girls, and that Cody, anyway, at least likes to believe that he's going to marry a girl some day. But the bond between the two of them is far too strong to really allow anyone between them for long, despite macho posturing.
tnl handles it in an incredibly awesome way. It took me some time to decide which of his fics to rec, but in the end, I decided on this one, which is gently angsty and incredibly sweet. It purely describes the *pull* between these guys.
They're Vietnam vets; they're a little fucked up; they like girls; but they belong to each other. This is an swesome story of the two of them on their way to working that out.
The Early Morning Charter
Pairing: Nick Ryder/Cody Allen
Length: 1300 words
Author on LJ:
Author Website: More fic on
Why this must be read:
They're Vietnam vets; they're a little fucked up; they like girls; but they belong to each other. This is an swesome story of the two of them on their way to working that out.
The Early Morning Charter

Eeeee!! This makes my day!
One thing, though: my icon is actually pretty autobiographical.
Re: Eeeee!! This makes my day!
Editing post right now :)
Also, *hugs*, and I am extremely glad you like my take on your take on them. I reread your series now and then... it's delicious :D
Re: Eeeee!! This makes my day!
Editing post right now :)
Not a problem at all. :)
Also, *hugs*, and I am extremely glad you like my take on your take on them. I reread your series now and then... it's delicious :D
Whoot! Thank you! I loved writing it -- for all the obvious reasons, and because they're so sweet together -- and I hope to do some more (note to self: it's time for another watching of the Riptide DVDs).
Re: Eeeee!! This makes my day!
Squee! *hugs*
Re: Eeeee!! This makes my day!
Squee! *hugs*
:: hugs you back :: I'm looking forward to it -- something for the New Year. :)