Reprieve by Kaye Austen Michaels (NC-17)

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Fandom: STARSKY & HUTCH
Pairing: Starsky/Hutch
Length: About 13,000 words
Author on LJ: smudley
Author Website: http://www.starskyhutcharchive.net/viewuser.php?uid=16

Why this must be read: Welcome again to everyone tooling along with me during this windy month! On this mid-March Tuesday, I am rec'ing one of my very favorite stories by one of my very favorite authors, Kaye Austen Michaels (aka KAM). Back in the beginning of my fandom journey, when I was wandering around, bumping blindly into story archives, I found a few of KAM's works. I instantly fell in love with her story telling talent, her interpretation of the guys, her visual and enviable writing, and the way she presents all of the S&H love, angst, h/c, and devotion. Admittedly, I do love h/c and Hutch h/c most of all. This story is a perfect fit for my wiring, and my love of seeing them caring and so together. Then, one bright and memorable autumn day, I discovered zines, where I first encountered this story. I am delighted that "Reprieve" is now online for any and all to find so easily!

In "Reprieve," KAM fills in missing contours in one of my very favorite episodes, "The Psychic." Our heroes have saved the day and the kidnapped girl, and while wrapping up some loose ends, Starsky gets a cryptic and unequivocal message from Collandra: Your partner...don't let him out of your sight. Not for a second. Confusing and barely deciperable words or no, Collandra is a psychic and Starsky is a devoted partner who quickly takes him at his literal best. The meaning behind Collandra's few words rapidly becomes clear. What becomes even more clear, later, is the full spectrum of feelings and passion the guys have for one another. This is a beautifully told story, and one that I read again and again. I hope you enjoy!

Reprieve