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“I Still Believe” by Dasha (R)
Fandom: THE SENTINEL
Pairing: Jim Ellison/Blair Sandburg
Length:140K
Author on LJ: unknown
AuthorWebsite:on AO3
Why this must be read:
This is the first story in Dasha’s wonderful “Dorset County” series. After living in the city of Cascade for years, the Jim Ellison, Sentinel, starts to have multiple health issues and his best friend and guide, Blair Sandburg decides that the only solution is to move away from the city with all its modern problems. As Dasha’s summary states: The trouble with happily ever after is that life keeps happening even when the fairy tale is over.
This story is long and plotty and very, very satisfying. Jim and Blair have been together for over ten years and Blair has been a cop for seven. They pull up stakes and move to Dorset County where they become sheriff and deputy in a small town. They buy a house... with two bedrooms and only one bathroom, and when Blair remarks on this, two guys sharing a bathroom, you realize what you might not have been sure of before this: they aren’t lovers. Blair loves Jim and Jim knows but Blair has never acted on his feelings. He had to keep at arms length from Jim when he was working on his dissertation and now feels it would ruin what they have. And more than anything, Blair wants Jim in his life, whole and healthy. He’s entirely committed to Jim, who knows this and has mixed feelings since he feels this is the second time he’s caused Blair to overturn his life.
There are no bombs or serial killers in Dorset County. They get calls like Andy and Barney of Mayberry: a snake in an old lady’s basement, various other non-serious crimes. But when a child goes missing, and they think finding her will be easy, Jim’s senses don’t help him solve the case in record time. Blair has misgivings about whether he’s really going to be able to help Jim.
The reader gets the feeling that Jim would be willing to take their relationship to the next level, but Blair is too much in his own head, concerned and fearful that Jim’s health won’t improve, despite both their efforts. Finally, however, the find their way to each other.
He kisses me. His mouth is softer than I expected. Gentle, careful, slow. I have been in a desert forever, and here is water.
The story is beautifully written, deep and full of life and meaning and love. It reminds me of even older fanfiction, the way it takes its time and portrays two mature men gradually realizing the depths of their feelings for each other. There are more stories in the series, posted on the 852 Archive as well. All of them are just as wonderful
I Still Believe
Pairing: Jim Ellison/Blair Sandburg
Length:140K
Author on LJ: unknown
AuthorWebsite:on AO3
Why this must be read:
This is the first story in Dasha’s wonderful “Dorset County” series. After living in the city of Cascade for years, the Jim Ellison, Sentinel, starts to have multiple health issues and his best friend and guide, Blair Sandburg decides that the only solution is to move away from the city with all its modern problems. As Dasha’s summary states: The trouble with happily ever after is that life keeps happening even when the fairy tale is over.
This story is long and plotty and very, very satisfying. Jim and Blair have been together for over ten years and Blair has been a cop for seven. They pull up stakes and move to Dorset County where they become sheriff and deputy in a small town. They buy a house... with two bedrooms and only one bathroom, and when Blair remarks on this, two guys sharing a bathroom, you realize what you might not have been sure of before this: they aren’t lovers. Blair loves Jim and Jim knows but Blair has never acted on his feelings. He had to keep at arms length from Jim when he was working on his dissertation and now feels it would ruin what they have. And more than anything, Blair wants Jim in his life, whole and healthy. He’s entirely committed to Jim, who knows this and has mixed feelings since he feels this is the second time he’s caused Blair to overturn his life.
There are no bombs or serial killers in Dorset County. They get calls like Andy and Barney of Mayberry: a snake in an old lady’s basement, various other non-serious crimes. But when a child goes missing, and they think finding her will be easy, Jim’s senses don’t help him solve the case in record time. Blair has misgivings about whether he’s really going to be able to help Jim.
The reader gets the feeling that Jim would be willing to take their relationship to the next level, but Blair is too much in his own head, concerned and fearful that Jim’s health won’t improve, despite both their efforts. Finally, however, the find their way to each other.
He kisses me. His mouth is softer than I expected. Gentle, careful, slow. I have been in a desert forever, and here is water.
The story is beautifully written, deep and full of life and meaning and love. It reminds me of even older fanfiction, the way it takes its time and portrays two mature men gradually realizing the depths of their feelings for each other. There are more stories in the series, posted on the 852 Archive as well. All of them are just as wonderful
I Still Believe
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Nice to see you. I remember when we roomed together and you had to leave the con because your daughter was having her baby!