Thanks, That Was Fun by lozenger8 (NC-17)

[talkingtothesky]

Fandom: LIFE ON MARS
Pairing: Sam Tyler/Gene Hunt
Length: 9,090
Author on LJ: lozenger8
Author Website: lj fic index
Why this must be read:

My last rec of the month, so I'm going to forget polite company and simply gush all over the place. XD I make no secret of the fact that I fangirl Loz's work like crazy and I strongly suspect I'm not the only one. There's a good reason she's so well-loved; she consistently produces high-quality, insightful pieces of writing and the fandom is incredibly lucky to have her. I've chosen this fic in particular because of its wonderful blend of case-fic, slash and character study. There's some great grin-inducing banter, but Gene also calls Sam out on his hypocrisy and there are layers being explored here - you finish reading feeling like you've gained a greater understanding of what makes these guys tick.

Every now and then, things would be clear to Sam. It was like someone stood ahead and guided his way by use of lantern. Sometimes, he thought that lantern holder was Gene. Sam knew he could be a complete bastard, he had the bruises to prove it, but he wasn’t simply a thug. He was more. Gene was a person who showed that the world wasn’t lost. He was strength and bravery. He was respect.

“I’m not morally superior to you, Gene,” Sam said eventually, his voice soft but determined. “It’s precisely because you’re a moral person that I’m trying to convince you not to do something I believe would be a mistake.”

Thanks, That Was Fun