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I did it!

I posted the first Chapter of Under the Cover of Fire on AO3. Right now, I have 11 chapters but I need to finish it. Eek!

I’m scared.

Tagging

@alrightbuckaroo @rangersoup

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SEVEN SENTENCE SUNDAY

“What was your last name?”

“Strand.”

“Lovely,” Grace compliments, capping the pen after dragging it across the paper once more. “Here you are. Fill these out, and bring them to me whenever. Hopefully we’ll get this little guy in here soon, right?”

Jonah gives her a big thumbs up, and TK feels relieved at the sight of his enthusiasm.

“Thank you so much, Grace. Talk soon.” He sets Jonah down, the two boys waving at the women as they exit, only letting their hands fall when the glass door finally closes.

thanks for the tag!! @emsprovisions

no pressure tags! @heartstringsduet @paperstorm @lightningboltreader @strandnreyes @reyesstrand @bonheur-cafe @alrightbuckaroo @welcometololaland @pimento-playing-hopscotch @herefortarlos @sapphic--kiwi @ironheartwriter @tellmegoodbye @the-126-family @butchreyes @whatsintheboxmh @chicgeekgirl89 @carlos-in-glasses @eclectic-sassycoweyes @lemonlyman-dotcom @freneticfloetry @bonheur-cafe @decafdingo @afiendishthingynisba @henrygrass @everlastingday @carlos-tk @literateowl @thisbuildinghasfeelings @theghostofashton @neversleepuntilfive + open tag!

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thanks @emsprovisions @carlossreaders @heartstringsduet @reyesstrand !!

“This was fun,” TK murmurs. The room has gone dark around them with the setting sun, but the light from the screen illuminates his face. “It’s been so long since just the two of us hung out.”

Carlos clears his throat. He’s noticed the same, and has been desperately hoping that’s not a sign of how the future is going to be. “Yeah,” he agrees.

TK meets his eyes. “We should do it more.”

“We should,” Carlos whispers, and TK gives him a small smile before he’s focused back on the screen.

tagging @paperstorm @lightningboltreader @liminalmemories21 @henrygrass @ironheartwriter @tellmegoodbye @theghostofashton @rmd-writes @welcometololaland @alrightbuckaroo @freneticfloetry @carlos-tk @basilsunrise @bonheur-cafe @butchreyes @neversleepuntilfive + open tag!

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Happy Sunday everyone! I hope it’s a nice one, wherever you are 💕

“Can I offer my two cents on something?” Nancy asks.

“Sure.”

“I have never heard you talk about a guy the way you’re talking about Carlos.”

“So?”

“So,” Nancy continues, “It doesn’t sound like it matters that you’ve only known Carlos for a short time. You’re already doing mental gymnastics to try and make this relationship work. So do it. Figure it out. He’s probably just as into you.”

“He is,” TK admits softly. “He told me last night after he made me grilled cheese.”

“Then, dude,” Nancy shakes her head like this is obvious. “Figure out how to keep that boy. Because gorgeous and kind men like Carlos are not a dime a dozen.”

No pressure tags @everlastingday @carlos-in-glasses @heartstringsduet @carlossreaders @ironheartwriter @alrightbuckaroo @butchreyes @strandnreyes @reyesstrand @tellmegoodbye @eclectic-sassycoweyes @henrygrass @bonheur-cafe @chicgeekgirl89 @decafdino @paperstorm @lemonlyman-dotcom @afiendishthingynisba @welcometololaland @ladyknight1512 @theghostofashton @annoyingcloudearthquake @freneticfloetry @carlosandhistwinktk + Open tag 🏷️

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911: LONE STAR | TARLOS ↳ 2.04 -> 4.18

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WIP Wednesday

Thank you for the tag, @carlos-in-glasses @anewkindofme @annoyingcloudearthquake @henrygrass @carlossreaders @everlastingday @heartstringsduet

This is a morsel from a new Tarlos/Jonah fic where Jonah is starting kindergarten-

TK whistled. “Buffy, come here”. The white terrier mix wagged her tail as she trotted up the stairs to the deck. She let TK pick her up, but still looked around for Owen.

“Why do you want to go over there?” TK asked as he scratched her ears. “You live with him, you see him all the time. And he feeds you treats that taste like sawdust”.

“Son, I don’t want to know how you know that,” Owen joked as he took back his dog. “Someone had a big day, didn’t she?” he murmured as he pulled the aforementioned treats out of his pocket. “That’s okay. We’ll do a spa day tomorrow”.

“You two do spa days together?” Judd’s eyebrows crinkled in amusement.

“Why are you surprised?” Owen asked. “Charlie and Jonah have done spa day at my house twice”.

“Well, I knew that,” Judd shook his head. “I just didn’t know the dogs were also invited… TK, I think your boy’s here”.

TK turned and ran down the steps towards a familiar figure in a white Stetson striding across the lawn. “You made it!” he exclaimed, running up to give his husband a kiss.

“I’m sorry I didn’t make it in time for dinner,” Carlos said as he tipped the brim of his hat so he could properly kiss his husband. “I was hoping you guys hadn’t left yet”.

“Jonah may have talked me into not leaving until seven,” TK admitted as they headed towards the deck, Carlos’s arm making it way around TK’s waist. “He had the very convincing argument that he and Charlie wanted to hang out before they go to different schools”.

“Right”. Carlos nodded as he climbed the steps of the deck after TK. “Jonah asked me last night if I was sure that Sam’s kids aren’t at his new school”.

Owen frowned. “Aren’t Ranger Campbell’s kids a lot older than Jonah?”

“Not a lot, but older,” Carlos said. “His older two are in middle school”.

“Austin really has too many elementary schools,” TK commented. “Which is surprising, given how small a town that it is”.

Carlos rolled his eyes and ignored the confused looks on Judd and Owen’s faces. “What are the statute of limitations of forgetting I said that?”

It's late - so open tag for anyone who hasn't shared and wants to!

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some Tarlos touches I'm so not normal about

the waist touch! and when Gabriel could see it!!!

the arm and hair touch omg the care the tenderness he's so in love already I can't

they are husbands!!! and this is such a perfect parallel to the moment above

he finally could kiss his cheek after he thought they're over I'm not okay (and how his hands are so gorgeous seriously)

this tiny chin hold!!! so much love in this tiny chin hold

just holding and breathing him in, this is so so so soft and perfect

I will be forever crazy about tk playing with carlos' earlobe this is so cute and natural and sweet I'm going to cry

the comforting hand on the neck is everything and them touching each other when they're around other people is so important to me

okay so I'm gonna go but first I need to touch my hot boyfriend's abs (omg this touch is so long)

the ear nibbling ahhhhhhhhh

tk caresing carlos' squishy sad baby face it's too much (and carlos cow eyes!!!)

the cheek tapping is sooo cuuuuuute

the casual head kiss and the hands! they are so close and so boyfriends this is the sweetest thing ever

tk just sweetly napping on carlos is my roman empire

this ear kiss!!!!!

the way tk is holding carlos' head, the ring on his finger omg

I know this is very dramatic moment but they are just so very hot and god they way tk i holding carlos is killing me

them being flirty and playful is everything to me

this kiss I mean yk it just changed my brain chemistry forever

head kiss I'm so weak for head kisses and god this scene uhhh

I just think about it at least once a day

the shoulder kiss the puffy eyes the tenderness the love

this horny hips smash lsdjflkdsjf

I can't find the gifs but

+ the way tk is touching carlos' thighs when he is straddling him + the way carlos is taking tk's hood off when so he can see him better and invite him for dinner

+ I have no idea how many others

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#love this #I'm totally in - even if I don't totally understand it.

Happy Tuesday, everyone!! For a little over a month now (whoops!), I've wanted to tease the idea of doing another Nice Ask Week, simply because I think the dash is due for some love.

For those who haven't participated in one yet, Nice Ask Week started, I think it was last year (maybe even 2023?) by the always lovely @welcometololaland and is pretty much what the title says. It's simply a week where we send in nice asks!

There's no rules, except, well, be nice!

I figured we could do this next week as this week's already started, but obviously nothing's concrete. I'm going to go ahead and tag my usual tag list below, just to spread the word, but please know anyone can take part!! ♥️♥️♥️

@ccgrizzy, @carlos-tk, @emsprovisions, @thisbuildinghasfeelings, @everlastingday @theghostofashton, @lemonlyman-dotcom, @eclectic-sassycoweyes, @mrs-corrections-78, @tellmegoodbye

@bonheur-cafe, @guardian-angle22, @orchidscript, @kkenz, @hereghostslive @ironheartwriter, @strandnreyes, @aiwihipm, @goldenskykaysani, @actual-sleeping-beauty,

@herefortarlos, @mikibwrites, @carlos-in-glasses, @paperstorm, @lyhrcyrianne, @freneticfloetry

@lightningboltreader, @firstprince-history-huh

and tagging a couple of mutuals that might be interested: @reyesstrand, @heartstringsduet :)

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WIP Wednesday - Another Sample

I added a graphic today. Tags below

Continuation from other WIP -

Gabriel leaned forward. "Carlos, your role in this is crucial. We need you to be out more and draw attention. Try to flush out the unsub. Williams is your back up in this. Unfortunately, there is a problem. TK. He can’t be with you. He fits the possible victim profile. I hate to ask this of you both. Especially after the townhouse fire. Can you get him to stay with Owen for a while while you are out or working? He shouldn’t be alone at your place.”

Carlos flushed red. He stared down at his hands. He hadn’t told his parents that he and TK broke up. He couldn’t lie to his father. “I’ll take care of it.” He mumbled. 

“I can call him, if necessary…” Gabriel offered

“No!” Carlos exclaimed. “I got it, Dad.” Carlos swallowed. He never raised his voice to his father. He should take a moment after the brief to tell his dad that he and TK broke up so that it wasn’t a problem. He should. He knew he wouldn’t though. 

“Okay, son. Tranquilo.” Gabriel acquiesced.” 

Williams looked between Carlos and Gabriel with this discussion and looked uncomfortable. “Should we discuss how we are going to flush out this particular unsub?” Williams asked, breaking the awkward silence. 

Hendricks cleared his throat. “I think Carlos should be seen out at clubs. I know that makes you uncomfortable, Carlos.” Hendricks nodded to his officer noting the flush staining Carlos’ neck. “And I’m sorry. I don’t think it can be avoided.”

Carlos spoke. “I understand, sir. Would it be possible to arrange for a fight at a club that I can pull my badge and break up? We can have the people fighting be a couple of undercover cops or Rangers.”

Williams broke in, “We could be there on a date and we could both break it up.”

Carlos looked up suddenly as Gabriel stopped him. “You’re supposed to be back-up, Ranger Williams.”

Williams held his hands up. “I know. But if we are both there, we stand a better chance of gaining the attention of the unsub and piquing his interest.”

“Carlos has a boyfriend,” Gabriel mentioned.”How will TK take this? I wouldn’t want to hurt him again.”

Carlos continued to look down at the file while he randomly flipped pages. “It's fine.” Something in the file catches his eye. “Huh? Do you have the Red Rock victim’s folder? Bradley, right?” 

Williams slid the folder over to Carlos and walked over to Carlos side and looked over his shoulder. Gabriel asked “What is it, son?”

Thanks for the interest so far: Anyone want to be tagged? I'm still relatively new at this. @rangersoup @alrightbuckaroo Open tags.

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First Ever WIP Wednesday

This is my first WIP Wednesday offering. I don't have a good graphic for the header. The story is called Under the Cover of Fire.

It takes place during the break up between seasons 2 & 3. It is mostly Carlos centered right now.

So, Open Tag on this. @rangersoup said to tag on new work

“REYES! MY OFFICE!” Hendricks shouts from his door across the bullpen. The bullpen goes quiet as Carlos looks up from his paperwork and  slowly rises to his feet. Mitchell looks over. 

Mitchell, eyes narrowed, leaned closer. “What did you do this time?” 

Carlos pauses before he answers her and thinks. “Nothing.” He forces a smile even though it doesn’t reach his eyes and  assures her while putting the arrest report he was working on into a folder. “Everything has been fine.” 

"Sure," Mitchell scoffed, her tone laced with disbelief. "Things have been 'fine' since you've been moping around like a kicked puppy."

The mention of TK, even in jest, sent a fresh wave of loneliness washing over him. Not a gentle wave, but a crashing one, leaving him gasping for breath. He missed the easy rhythm of their life, the shared laughter echoing through their townhouse, the comforting weight of TK beside him in bed. He missed the way TK could always make him smile, even on the worst days.

"Lex, please," Carlos pleaded, his voice weary. "Can we just… not bring that up?” Carlos asks. “I’d like to go a day without TK being the subject of a discussion.”

“Anytime now, Reyes.” Hendricks's voice boomed from the office, cutting through the low hum of conversation in the bullpen. 

Carlos pushed himself to his feet, his shoulders slumped. He glanced at Mitchell, a silent plea in his eyes. She sighed, the amusement fading from her expression.

"Go on," she said softly. "I'll cover your calls."

As Carlos walked towards Hendricks's office, the scent of old coffee and stale air filled his nostrils. The familiar weight of dread settled over him. What could possibly be so urgent?

He knocked on his captain’s door. “You wanted to see me, sir?”

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Tarlos | 911: Lone Star Season 2 Promo

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Just the tiniest bit of slightly different footage from TK's birthday party

911 Lone Star: Kiddos (5x07)