#mr. cabby

[sugamtravelvlog]

My Experience Renting a Luxury Car in Noida for a Weekend Getaway

Sometimes, all you need is a short escape from the everyday hustle—and for me, that came in the form of a spontaneous weekend trip. What made it extra special? Choosing to Hire Luxury Car on Rent in Noida instead of settling for the usual cabs or personal vehicle. This was my first time exploring the world of luxury car rental in Noida, and let me tell you, it was worth every moment.

Why I Chose a Luxury Car for My Trip

The idea came to me mid-week: I wanted to surprise my partner with a stylish weekend trip. Instead of a typical sedan, I wanted something memorable. After some online browsing and local recommendations, I landed on the idea of a luxury car hire in Noida.

Here were my reasons:

I wanted to travel in style and comfort

The plan included a long drive and scenic halts

I needed something reliable and premium for a special experience

And honestly, I always wanted to try out one of the luxury car models in Noida

Finding the Right Service

While searching for luxury car rental services in Noida, I came across several providers. But what stood out for me was one that offered a seamless online booking process and a wide range of cars—from Audi, BMW, to Mercedes.

The team was professional, responsive, and most importantly, they made everything feel effortless. Within a few calls and document exchanges, my booking was confirmed.

Things I looked for while selecting the rental:

Availability of preferred car models

Condition and cleanliness of the vehicle

Transparent rental terms and driver availability

Real user reviews and feedback

Eventually, I finalized a luxury car hire service in Noida that had good ratings and flexible pickup options.

The Drive Experience: Smooth, Stylish, and Scenic

I opted for a BMW 5 Series with a professional chauffeur. From the moment the car pulled up in front of my house, I knew I’d made the right choice. The sleek design, sparkling exterior, and a luxurious leather-clad interior set the tone for our weekend.

As we drove through the wide expressways of Greater Noida and toward the peaceful surroundings of Lansdowne, the car glided over the roads effortlessly. The luxury car rental service in Noida ensured the vehicle was spotless, fully fueled, and equipped with essentials like water bottles, tissues, and phone charging ports.

Here’s what made the ride stand out:

Plush interiors and climate control system

Polite and well-dressed chauffeur who knew the best routes

No engine noise or jerks even at higher speeds

Attention to detail—from music system to seat comfort

Honestly, it felt more like a red-carpet ride than a weekend trip.

Unexpected Benefits of Renting a Luxury Car

Before this trip, I used to think luxury cars on rent in Noida were only for weddings or high-end business clients. But this experience changed my perspective. Renting a luxury car even for personal moments adds a touch of grandeur that’s hard to match.

What I loved:

It gave us beautiful photo moments throughout the journey

Every stop we made drew admiring glances

It added confidence and joy to the whole experience

The chauffeur handled everything, from parking to luggage

I also realized that many people use wedding car rental in Noida, but it’s equally perfect for getaways, date nights, or even a surprise birthday plan.

Exploring the Luxury Car Options

Before finalizing the BMW, I got to explore a few other vehicles as well. The provider allowed me to choose from a selection of luxury car models in Noida, which included:

Audi A6 and Q7

Mercedes E-Class

Jaguar XF

Range Rover Evoque

Each had its own charm. Some were better for longer road trips, while others were perfect for city use or events. The range truly showcased what luxury car rental in Noida has to offer.

Booking Process: Easy and Transparent

One of the things that impressed me was the simplicity of the process. The luxury car rental services in Noida have truly evolved.

Booking involved:

Sharing ID proof and basic documents

Choosing the pickup and drop location

Discussing hourly or daily packages

Making an advance payment (digitally)

The provider also gave me options for both self-drive and chauffeur-driven rentals. I opted for a driver, which turned out to be a great decision since I could relax and enjoy the scenic views.

Tips for First-Time Luxury Car Renters in Noida

If it’s your first time renting a luxury car, like it was for me, here are some things to keep in mind:

Book early: Especially during weekends or peak season

Verify insurance coverage and rental policies

Inspect the car before it leaves the garage

Choose the right car model for your needs

Communicate your expectations clearly with the service provider

These little steps ensure that you get the most from your luxury car hire service in Noida without surprises.

Final Thoughts: More Than Just a Car

What began as a simple plan turned into a memory I’ll always cherish. Thanks to the incredible luxury car rental in Noida, we didn’t just go on a trip—we traveled in style, created memories, and got a taste of the premium life.

Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, attending a formal event, or simply want to indulge in something grand, I wholeheartedly recommend trying luxury cars on rent in Noida. It’s not just about transportation—it’s about elevating your entire experience.

Conclusion Renting a luxury car isn’t only for the rich or famous. With services now easily accessible, anyone can experience the elegance and thrill of high-end travel. I’m already planning my next trip, and you can bet I’ll be calling up the same luxury car hire in Noida provider again.If you’re ever thinking of making your travel more memorable, don’t hesitate—Hire Luxury Car on Rent in Noida and enjoy the journey, not just the destination.

[chuckchuck228]

Art dump

Thinking about II x Epic the musical au (the demons have won) Cabby - Tiresias OJ(probably) - Odysseus Cobs - Zeus

I have an au where pink shimmer(mephone4) cracked WAY earlier then in canon and 3gs had to run away with it so Cobs couldn't kill little guy. Honestly I would want to make an ask about this au but I know that I will not have power to run it-

GroscerTalkie doodle + their fan kid meets ballcobs's fankid!!

Mistha haaanddd ahh

CakeBoxten request for my friend!

Some Cobs' (og creators of the hums are credited at the drawing)

[dissentersbedamned]

redrew some of my icons over on toyhouse because i HATE MY OLD ART RAAUUGHH and also cabby and connor needed their designs updated

art commissions

[aclue-aclue]

"Let's Begin with the Pawprint!!!"

Blue's Big City Adventure one year anniversary

Music Gifset: Rock Blue's Clues and you [07/09]

[jottingprosaist]

told my cabbie for the 3am airport trip that I was feeling a bit nauseous and he immediately took my bag away from me and said "Trip to the airport is 12 dollars. I'll drive slow." and then he did-- no fast corners, very gentle stops at the lights. and I was willing to pay the extra few dollars for it, but when the meter hit $12 he clicked stop and let me ride the rest of the way free. and it might just be the insanity of waking up at 2:30 after 4 hours of sleep but I was really emotional about it. Like ok Mr Sandeep, the world is still good actually.

[rook-specter]

I'm telling y'all make more of your characters look like brick shithouses ESPECIALLY FEMALE ONES because you can't call a female body "diverse" if it's only SLIGHTLY wider than usual. MAKE FEMALE BRICK SHITHOUSES GUYS

[doroach]

Happy Halloween !! Welcome to Hop! … or Hwop..?

I hosted yet another giant ii collab with a bunch of super cool people I know! Everyone did a great job once again!! Here’s the lists of artists that were involved with this. Check them out !!!:

Baseball- @//temthesequel (twitter)

Bot- @potatemotate

Bow- @r-egen

Cabby- @cringefailcabitha

Candle- @tenquis

Clover- @korgeneral-astatine

Fan- @pankiepoo

Knife- @//inanimateins (twitter)

Lightbulb- @spr1mkle

Mepad- @sjokofelix

Mephone 4- @juinoa

Mic- @flyingbuddiies

Oj- @mr-payjay

Paintbrush- @starryv01dz

Paper- @nutakuro

Pickle- @qui-gg

Silver- @silverboo

Suitcase- @//suitcatse (twitter)

Taco- @//hungyhenka (discord)

Test Tube- @sewersewersewercouch

Toilet- @mephoj

Yinyang- @wave3qna

[midgardian-witch]

The Gentleman Cabbie

Jake seemed to have a tendency to always be there when you needed a ride or a quick getaway. Who knows, maybe the man was magic in some way.

AO3

tags: meet cute (ish) | cab driver!Jake | can be read as platonic or potentially romantic | gender-neutral Reader

ships: Jake Lockley & Reader

word count: 1.1k

“Either I am extremely lucky or you're following me, Mr. Lockley,” you joke as you fasten your seatbelt, your clothes soaked through by the rain. This must have been the third time this month that you found yourself in his cab. An unlikely coincidence since you got in at a completely different part of the city each and every time. 

“I'm the lucky one. Difficult to have a nice conversation with the clientele these days,” he responds with a cheeky grin, his eyes fixed on you through the rearview mirror, “And I told you last time: call me Jake.” Jake seemed to have a tendency to always be there when you needed a ride or a quick getaway. Two times could have been a coincidence but three? Who knows, maybe the man was magic in some way. 

Or a creepy stalker who put a tracker on you. 

But you're less inclined to believe either. From what you had learned about him the last two times you found yourself in his cab Jake is just a normal guy who cares a lot about people. He even lets his passengers pay him in little trinkets sometimes when their money is tight. “Some people are too proud to accept a free ride even if there is no way they can pay for it,” he had explained. That's why there is a broken pocket watch in his glove compartment, an old necklace, oxidized in parts, dangling from the rearview mirror and a tarot card stuck to the visor.

Despite his unflappable demeanor Jake had shown himself to be a kind soul. A kind soul who cursed like a sailor and flirted like it was breathing but kind-hearted nonetheless. 

“So, where to this time?”

“Surprise me,” you answer without thinking. You don't really know where to go, just that you don't want to be here anymore. But you don't feel like going home either. Jake raises an eyebrow, his lips slowly spreading into a wide grin. “Alright, I can work with that,” he chuckles. With practiced motions he starts the car and drives off. 

You stay silent for a while, watching the world pass by through the window. You feel oddly at peace. For all intents and purposes you're in a car with a stranger (who's slowly becoming an acquaintance) and yet you feel safer than ever. Maybe it’s just Jake’s general demeanor that puts you at ease so easily. Or maybe it’s the comforting sound of rain hitting the car window mixed with Frank Sinatra playing on the radio. 

It’s only then that you notice how truly exhausted you are. You could fall asleep like this, sitting in the back of Jake's car. You could just rest your eyes for a moment, you think as you lean your head against the window. 

.

Your body jolts forward and you wake from your sudden nap as the car stops. Bleary-eyed you look outside the car window but the area is unfamiliar to you. 

“Sleep well?”

You jump a little, surprised by the sudden voice. You turn towards the sound, Jake looking at you over the rearview mirror. You blink at him, confused for a moment, before your brain decides to restart and you remember where you fell asleep.

“Surprisingly well,” you answer, a little perplexed, “Where are we?”

Jake gives you an easy smile. “You told me to surprise you. I hope you're hungry.” As the universe would have it your stomach picks exactly this moment to growl. You can't help but laugh and nod.

Jake steps out of the cab and walks around it to open the door for you. “Didn't know you're a gentleman too,” you quip as you let him help you out of the car. He gives you a cheeky wink. “That's what they call me: The Gentleman Cabbie.” 

You let him lead you into a small 24/7 diner, a cozy place where a cheery waiter welcomes you. Jake picks a booth and you start browsing the menu. 

“So, which one are you: superhero or villain?”

Jake freezes for a moment, his eyes widening for just a second. “What do you mean?”

You give him a sly grin. “You said they call you The Gentleman Cabbie. So is that your superhero name or are you more of a villain?”

You're worried your joke fell completely flat before he starts laughing, his hand clutching his chest. He smirks at you once he calmed down, shaking his head. “You got me there. Uh, I don't know. Not sure either fits.”

You think for a moment before you counter, “Anti-Hero then?” He only shrugs, his smile not fading. “Works for me.”

You each pick out something to eat from the menu and give your order to the charming waiter from earlier. Soon you two are engaged in a conversation about your lives, all while Jake seems to be a bit more reserved in sharing personal things. Which is alright with you. Even with the three times Jake has been your accidental getaway driver, you are still strangers. Even if it doesn't feel like it with how easily conversation flows between you two.

You could get used to this: idle chatter with Jake over cheap coffee and delicious fried food. But all good things must come to an end. You pay for the meal, both his and yours even if Jake is putting up a valiant effort to refuse you, and you make your way back to his cab. 

“I’ll drive you home, free of charge, since you paid for the food,” he states once you’re back in the car, not leaving room for argument. 

The drive home is uneventful and once he parks in front of your building you’re almost disappointed. “Thank you, Jake. For the drive, the food and the company,” you say with a smile, feeling lighter than you did when you got into his car earlier. 

He leans over the gear shift and turns back to you. Jake reaches his arm out to you, a small piece of paper in his hand. “Take this. If you ever need a ride just call me directly,” he says as you take the crumpled paper from him. As you open it you see a phone number written down with a fountain pen. 

A warmth spreads through your chest and you smile at him softly. “Thank you. I will,” you reply, putting the piece of paper in your pocket, “Until next time then?”

“Until next time.”

You step out of his cab and close the car door behind you. Once you're at your front door you hear the car start up again. Only once you're inside does Jake finally drive off.

His phone number is burning a hole into your pocket and you hope next time comes sooner rather than later.

[dollar-store-mothman]

The off season ramblings under the cut :)

-I forgot this started with sam and ajs characters hunting pheasants bc it never gets brought up again

-"You have to encourage the working class" FUCKING HELL SAM ITS NOT EVEN BEEN A MINUTE YOU CANT KILL ME LIKE THAT YET

-"Here phesy phesy pheasants" wild that that's gonna become a new vocal stim

-sam bringing up the name of the longform is my favorite thing

-why are they like this (re: "Jacob sit on my knee", "was it big", and "who's a good boy")

-earl Geoffrey teaching John Jacob about mansplaining is both everything and absolutely horrid

-WHO IS THIS DIVA

-angel and Mrs daltrey's relationship is so cute :(

-I'm so glad Mrs daltrey became more understandable as the scene went on i don't think I could have listened to sam mumble for 50 minutes

-my version of Mrs daltreys mind theatres is imagining getting to see sfth live

-this fucking bit (re: spiral staircases and forgetting the key)

-the staging in this scene is so damn confusing I think I'm more lost than John jacob

-gun dinosaurs :D

-tall, strong, and handsome are exactly the words I would use to describe luke

-love when the force aj to establish the time range

-the time between being told to make a comeback and "how's the weather up there" kills me

-Mrs daltrey getting into the insult game

-im convinced Tom's wife character was a ploy to get attention

-aj this is worse logic than the lighthouse I'm so lost

-they look so good in this date scene holy shit

-Tom mentions his hair and Luke spends the entire rest of the scene fixing it

-the wet jokes are making me feel like an appalled Victorian woman clutching her pearls

-he's just a bakers son from fife :(

-EARL GEOFFERY DONT DO IT

-I didn't register the first time around, but angel probably spends the whole escape scene splattered in blood

-AJ HAS AQUIRED A RAILING AND EARL JEFFERY HAS AQUIRED A GUN :O

-woo sam cabbie

-"it's so tall. Reminds me of someone" is that rizz???

-John Jacob is bleeding out and they're doing the one bed trope what the hell

-sam was really winding up for that "i forgot the key" wasn't he

-more gun dinos :D

-aj has also aquired the god mic

-"a McDonald's happy meal" BOOOOO TOMATO TOMATO TOMATO WORST THING YOUVE EVER SAID

-whoo that was one of the more lustful (for lack of better term) kisses they've had

-SCARLETT JOHANSSON WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?????

-what is this gun dino bit???? (/pos)

-Ok ms johansson get your bag (aka all of suffolk)

-Tom's refusal to name his character

-what the fuck (re: :pq: )

-she knows???

-angel the woman that you are, driving the plot twist of the century

-Mrs daltrey chooses good :D

-angel still cared about her father, even after everything :( she was so sad when he died and had to be convinced it was a good thing

-Mrs daltrey is so speedy quick

In all, my thoughts on this one are holy fuck. Very, very well done, and congrats to the boys on 50 longforms

[thesmilingfish]

So you wanna watch some of David Hewlett's pre-Stargate work?

I've compiled a list of everything that I could find that's available to stream for free (at least in the US) that he's done from 1987-2001.

If there are mistakes, links don't work or something is missing, please let me know.

Oh, and I didn't write the blurbs, some of which are pretty awful but as with a lot of you I've not seen everything on the list so I can't vouch for their veracity. If I have seen it, I'll include a little comment at the end with how much David is on screen or moments of interest.

Sites include: YouTube, Tubi, PlutoTV, Plex and Fawesome.

YouTube:

The Dark Side (1987) - A cab driver gets mixed up with a fare he picks up who turns out to be a adult film actress and she claims she has proof that the people she is working for are producing snuff films. Her claims seem to be validated when the cabbie notices suspicious looking people following them. (He's in a good portion of it but I remember being unimpressed with the movie as a whole.)

Night Heat - S3 E18 Simon Says (1987) - The exploits of the detectives of the Mid South Precinct, in a generic North American city not unlike New York (but a lot like Toronto), chronicled through the eyes of newspaper columnist Tom Kirkwood and his "Night Heat" column. (David plays a teenage prostitute. He's only in a few scenes spread out through the episode. It's a very dark subject matter so this isn't for everyone. Gotta say, 19-year-old David is beautiful.)

Friday the 13: The Series - S1 E10 Tales of the Undead (1988) - Ryan believes that a half-man, half-monster comic-book hero has come to life and is responsible for the murder of a shopkeeper. (He's in the first half of this cheesy, fun episode. He gets in a fight with Ray Walston - and loses.)

Pin (1988) - Isolated by his strange parents, Leon (DH) finds solace in an imaginary friend, which happens to be an anatomy doll from his father's doctor office. Unfortunately, the doll begins to take over Leon's life, and his sister's life as well. (He's the star and is creepy as fuck.)

My Secret Identity - S1 E2 A Walk on the Wild Side (1988) - The key component for Dr. J's latest invention is stolen by a group of wayward children. Andrew goes undercover and fakes loyalty to the gang in an attempt to recover the device, only to run into trouble when he meets the mastermind and leader of the gang, Rock (DH), who doesn't take too kindly to Andrew. (He's only in the end part of the episode but he's wearing a leather jacket playing a tough guy so you gotta watch it. Plus he's got a fight scene with Jerry O'Connell.)

T and T - S1 E16 Black and White (1988) - After his wife is attacked, Det. Jones thirsts for revenge. (He's playing another tough guy but this time he has great hair. AND he's got a fight scene with Mr. T.)

T and T - S2 E18 Thicker Than Water (1989) - The Brothers struggle to maintain their dance club only to be set upon by thugs, the neighborhood, the police, the Department of Health and the fire department. (OMG the hair! Big, black and reaching for the sky. You need to see it. The episode is actually pretty good and the band with the female lead singer is good too.)

The Penthouse (1989) - Dinah leads a charmed life with her father in a penthouse. Joe (DH), a friend from Dinah's past, breaks out of a mental hospital and into her penthouse to take her hostage. Can Dinah be saved while she tries to save Joe? (He's co-starring in this. He's suitably creepy. We get to see him wearing nothing but a towel and we get to see him juggle. Not at the same time.)

Where the Heart Is (1990) - A wealthy businessman shows his young-adult offspring how tough life can be. (He's one of the young adult offspring so he's in a fair amount of the movie. You've probably seen pictures/gifs from this where he's dressed like an angel flipping someone off or of his lovely bare posterior.)

Deep Sleep (1990) - Shelly, institutionalized following the death of her father, returns home desperate for answers about his death. Her memories return, revealing long-repressed dark family secrets. (He's the lead character's brother so he's in maybe a quarter of it. It's not a very good movie and David seems awkward in it.)

Scanners II: The New Order (1991) - A breed of humans known as The Scanners with dangerously powerful telepathic abilities are being recruited by a corrupt police commander in his crusade to take over the city. (I hate to say it, but the movie is kinda dull. I've put off watching it for ages because I was thinking it was going to be super gory and it really wasn't. There were a few gory bits but they weren't that well done which made is less gory somehow. His hair is styled badly and he's called 'pretty boy' twice I think but it kinda came out of the blue. Um, there's an adorable moment when DH heals a puppy but other than that it's kinda meh.)

Desire and Hell at the Sunset Motel (1991) - Right after Disneyland opens in Anaheim, California, in 1955, a toy salesman arrives in town a on for a toy convention. He brings his bored, beautiful wife with him. She's there so they can turn his business trip into a brief vacation, by planning a side excursion to visit Disneyland. They check into a nearby 1950s place four miles from Disneyland, a rundown place called the Sunset Motel, where affairs and sexual crimes among the motel guests quickly develop and cause trouble. But, that's not all, there's also get blackmail, beatnik style poetry, amnesia, and murder.

The First Circle (1991) - In the USSR, political prisoners who were scientists were not always sent to GULAG, but also to The First Circle (named after Dante's Inferno), a special incarceration unit near Moscow where they could work for the government. (This is uploaded into parts of about an hour a piece. The link is to the playlist.)

The Valour and the Horror (documentary) - S1 E1 A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong (1992) - In the autumn of 1941, nearly 2,000 inexperienced Canadian soldiers were sent to Hong Kong at the request of the British government as a symbolic show of strength that would deter a Japanese attack on the colony. Canada's soldiers found themselves in the midst of a desperate battle they could not hope to win. (He only has a couple of moments on screen where he's playing a soldier reenacting letters home, but he's fantastic. The episode itself is very intense, so consider yourself forewarned.)

The Quiet Killer aka Black Death (1992) - When a teenage daughter of a wealthy New York City family returns home while feeling sick, nobody suspects a thing. At home, her health deteriorates quickly, resulting in a painful death on the streets before her Manhattan home. In the hospital, it does not take long before its discovered she's died of the bubonic plague and then its a race against the clock to locate and treat all the people who might be infected. (He plays a journalist who's after the truth! He's in the last half of the movie and has a couple nifty moments. He's got good chemistry star Kate Jackson.)

Forever Knight - S1 E10 Dead Air (1992) - Nick and Schanke are on the hunt for a deranged killer (DH) who brags about his crimes on a psychiatrist's radio show. Meanwhile, Nick has constant flashbacks to 1440 when he watched LaCroix torture a man for his own ends. (Back to creepy. But also poignantly broken.)

Split Images (1992) - A journalist knows more about a grizzly murder than is good for her. All her evidence points toward a mysterious millionaire but no one will believe her. (He's in maybe 2 minutes total, playing a cop, near the end of the movie but he's adorable. It was actually not a bad little made-for-TV-movie with Gregory Harrison taking on the creepy lead character duties.)

The Boys of St. Vincent: 15 Years Later - Fifteen years after the events of The Boys of St. Vincent took place, the various boys involved are brought in to testify against the brothers, now finally standing trial, who assaulted them when they were children. They are faced with revisiting the abuse and trauma they sustained as children.

Shining Time Station - S3 E4 Stacy Cleans Up, S3 E23 The Mayor Runs for Re-Election - At seemingly a ordinary train station in a small American town, extraordinary things happen including a tiny man called "Mr. Conductor" who tells stories about Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends. (He is so freaking cute with this huge black rim framed glasses. He also appears to be having a great time.)

Silent Witness: What a Child Saw aka Blood Brothers (1993) - A prosecutor tracks a gang murder to a Los Angeles youth who could name his own brother.

Monster Force (1994) - In the near future, Monster Force, a team of six teenager monster hunters, battle Creatures of the Night, monsters lead by the classic Universal monsters like Dracula, the Mummy, Wolfman and the Creature from the Black Lagoon. (The link is to a playlist which contains all of the animated episodes.) (This is a cute Saturday morning cartoon that I probably would have been into big time if I was in their target audience. It's hecka fun.)

Traders (1996-2000) - The show explores the intimate lives and loves of investment bankers whose high-stakes decisions and sizzling alliances can have grave international consequences. (The link is to a playlist which only contains the first two seasons.) (I've only seen the first season and David is heartbreaking in it. As I remember there's lots of close-ups of his eyes showcasing just have vulnerable Grant is. All five seasons are available to stream at Fawesome!)

Elevated (1996) - Ben and Ellen are thrust into adventure when Hank (DH), a blood covered security man of the building rushes into their elevator, claiming that there's a dangerous creature in the building. (This is a fantastic short film - it's like 15 minutes long. It's not super scary but it has moments of tension and David is fantastic. It's directed by Vincenzo Natali, who also directed the movie Cube.)

Cube (1997) - Seven strangers of widely varying personality are involuntarily placed in an endless maze containing deadly traps. (Very scary. Very disturbing. And oh so good.)

On the 2nd Day of Christmas (1997) - Trish (Mary Stuart Masterson) and her six-year-old niece, Patsy, make their living by picking pockets. But when they try to take advantage of holiday shoppers with fat wallets, they run into a little snag—a department store security guard named Bert (Mark Ruffalo) catches them in the act. The store owner wants them arrested, but decides to wait until Christmas is over. To ensure they don’t make a run for it, he entrusts their care to Bert. (David is featured in the subplot and is in quite a lot of this one but honestly after the first time I saw it I just skip to his scenes. Sort of has a fight scene with the Hulk, Mark Ruffalo. Wears a cast, a Santa suit and black hi-top Chucks throughout the movie.)

Clutch (1998) - Martyn (DH), an aging Toronto area college student with no degree yet to show for his so far ten years in college, has agreed to do an illegal job solely for the money: steal a rare book. In the process, Martyn ends up accidentally killing the owner. Not knowing what to do about the dead body, Martyn decides to take it along with the book.

Survivor (1999) - An Arctic oil rig crew discovers something strange far beneath the Earth's surface, which may or may not be responsible for the series of murders that begin to take place. (The plot is one we've all seen before, but it has a cast that is solid and it held my attention. It's a made-for-TV movie so very little gore, just a couple of bits of blood. It's mostly character reactions to what they're seeing. David has several nice moments with a character that's funny, endearingly awkward, exasperated, smart, reluctantly brave...)

The Life Before This (1999) - Several innocent bystanders are injured or killed when two robbers, fleeing from the police, run into the neighborhood cafe.

Chasing Cain (2001) - The drive-by shooting of a doctor and a woman who work at an abortion clinic leads Detectives to a suspect with ties to the pro-life movement.

And Never Let Him Go (2001) - The true story of a woman's suspicious disappearance after ending an affair with a powerful, married attorney. (This is one of my favorite mini-series. I giffed it a lot back in the day. Mark Harmon is marvelous as the creepy lead with David playing his baby brother. Oh and we get Paul Michael Glaser as a detective. Good stuff.)

The Triangle (2001) - A group of friends wind up in the Bermuda Triangle. (Eh. I've seen it twice and I can't tell you much about it. We get David in shorts wearing a bucket hat though so that's nice.)

Treed Murray (2001) - An advertising executive (DH), trapped in a tree by a gang of would-be muggers, manipulates them into fighting in order to save his life.

PlutoTV

The Penthouse (1989)

Scanners II: The New Order (1991)

Cube (1997)

Tubi

The Penthouse (1989)

T and T - "Black and White" (S1 E16), "Thicker Than Water (S2 E18)

Scanners II: The New Order (1991)

The Valour and the Horror - S1 E1 A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong (1992)

Ultraforce - S1 E1 Prime Time (1995)

Plex

Scanners II: The New Order (1991)

Desire and Hell at the Sunset Motel (1991)

Silent Witness: What a Child Saw aka Blood Brothers (1993)

Cube (1997)

Fawesome

Scanners II: The New Order (1991)

Traders (1996-1999) - They have all 5 seasons of the show

Silent Witness: What a Child Saw (1993) - also known as Blood Brothers

Cube (1997)

Treed Murray (2001)

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If there's interest, I can do a 2002-2025 reference list with links to free streaming sites of his work as well. (Or any of the Stargate actors actually.)

And if you haven't done so yet, go vote in my poll please.

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Why Tempo Traveller on Rent in Ghaziabad is Perfect for Group Road Trips

Planning a road trip with your family or friends from Ghaziabad? There’s no better way to travel together than in a tempo traveler. Whether it’s a weekend getaway to the hills, a wedding convoy, or an educational tour, booking a Tempo Traveller on rent in Ghaziabad ensures comfort, affordability, and ease. With spacious interiors, smooth rides, and professional drivers, it’s no surprise that tempo travellers have become the go-to option for group travel across North India.

Let’s explore why Tempo Traveller Hire in Ghaziabad is the perfect choice for your next group road trip, along with travel tips, local sightseeing ideas, and booking information.

Top 7 Places to Visit Near Ghaziabad with a Tempo Traveller

Planning a short trip? Here are the Top 7 Places to Visit Near Ghaziabad with a Tempo Traveller for a quick escape or one-day tour:

Akshardham Temple, Delhi – Just an hour away, this spiritual marvel is a must-visit.

India Gate & Rashtrapati Bhavan – Ideal for historical and patriotic sightseeing in New Delhi.

Surajkund – Famous for its annual crafts mela, a great spot for culture lovers.

Mathura-Vrindavan – Experience Lord Krishna’s birthplace and temples, perfect for spiritual outings.

Haridwar – A religious hotspot for Ganga Aarti and peaceful river views, about 4-5 hours away.

Agra – Home to the Taj Mahal, ideal for day or overnight trips.

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary – Nature lovers can explore birdwatching in this quiet, scenic getaway.

All of these can be easily covered with a well-planned tempo traveller ride from Ghaziabad. You can customize your itinerary, include rest stops, and enjoy the journey with your group.

Choose the Right Size: 12, 17 & 20 Seater Tempo Travellers Available

One of the major advantages of tempo travellers is that they come in different seating capacities to suit various group sizes. For instance, the 12 seater tempo traveller on rent in Ghaziabad is perfect for small family trips or group outings. It offers comfort, ample legroom, and luggage space for a medium-sized group.

The 17 seater tempo traveller on rent in Ghaziabad works well for wedding parties or office trips. With air-conditioning, pushback seats, and on-road entertainment features, your group can travel in style.

For even larger gatherings like religious tours or school trips, you can go for the 20 seater tempo traveller on rent in Ghaziabad, which provides the space and facilities required for a long journey.

Whether you’re travelling within Ghaziabad or heading out to Mussoorie, Haridwar, or Agra, selecting the right size ensures everyone is seated comfortably and no one gets left behind.

Why Tempo Traveller Hire in Ghaziabad is Ideal for Group Travel

Traveling in multiple cars can be chaotic, expensive, and hard to coordinate. That’s where Tempo Traveller Hire in Ghaziabad shines. It brings your group together in one vehicle, eliminating the hassle of managing different cars, drivers, or directions. Plus, with a local, experienced driver at the wheel, you don’t have to worry about navigation, traffic, or parking.

Tempo travellers also come loaded with features like pushback seats, curtains, ample luggage space, AC, music systems, and even LED screens in some variants. These features make long journeys pleasant and keep everyone entertained on the road. The driver’s cabin is separate, ensuring privacy for your group.

For pilgrims heading to Vaishno Devi, friend groups planning a hill station trip, or corporate teams going on an offsite, a tempo traveller brings ease, unity, and peace of mind. Simply sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey.

Tempo Traveller Booking in Ghaziabad: How to Reserve Your Ride

Gone are the days of chasing local agents and dealing with last-minute transport troubles. Now, Tempo Traveller Booking in Ghaziabad is as simple as making a phone call or using a trusted online portal.

Mr. Cabby, a reliable tempo traveller travel portal, offers quick and verified booking options across Ghaziabad and nearby cities. You can book via their easy-to-use platform or call their tempo traveller booking in Ghaziabad number: +91-7510003044 for personalised assistance.

Here’s how the booking process works:

Choose your travel dates and group size.

Select the appropriate tempo traveller model (12, 17, or 20 seater).

Share your travel route and any special requirements.

Confirm pricing and make an advance payment.

The process is simple, fast, and fully transparent. Plus, all vehicles are regularly sanitized, well-maintained, and driven by courteous, experienced professionals.

Understanding the Tempo Traveller Rent Per KM Rate in Ghaziabad

Before booking, it’s important to understand the tempo traveller rent per km rate so you can plan your budget. Rates generally vary depending on the seating capacity, destination, and trip duration. However, here’s a rough idea:

12 seater: ₹22–₹24 per km

17 seater: ₹25–₹27 per km

20 seater: ₹28–₹30 per km

In addition to the per km rate, you may need to pay driver charges (₹500–₹800 per day), tolls, parking, and state tax if you’re going outstation. Some travel services offer fixed-day packages that may be more economical for local sightseeing or short day trips.

Always confirm the total fare in advance and ask for an all-inclusive quote to avoid any surprises during the journey.

Why Mr. Cabby is the Best Option for Tempo Traveller Booking in Ghaziabad 

When it comes to dependable travel, Mr. Cabby stands out for providing safe, clean, and budget-friendly vehicles for group travel. Whether you are heading out for leisure or business, their fleet of tempo travellers ensures you travel in comfort.

Benefits of booking with Mr. Cabby:

24/7 support and easy booking process

A range of options (12 to 26 seaters)

Transparent pricing with no hidden charges

Professional drivers with verified background checks

Just give a call at +91-7510003044 and get your booking done in minutes. Their customer-first approach and strong service network across Ghaziabad make them a trusted choice for many regular travellers.

Final Thoughts: Travel Together, Travel Smart

Group travel should be fun, not stressful. With a Tempo Traveller on Rent in Ghaziabad, you can ensure that your journey is filled with laughter, bonding, and zero hassle. It’s perfect for all types of trips—from weddings and school tours to weekend escapes and corporate offsites.

So, gather your gang, pick your destination, and book your ride with Mr. Cabby today. With the right tempo traveller and a little planning, every road trip becomes a memory to cherish.For the best Tempo Traveller Hire in Ghaziabad, quick Tempo Traveller Booking in Ghaziabad, and the lowest tempo traveller rent per km rate, just dial +91-7510003044 and let your next group adventure begin!

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Study in Scarlet - Grand Finale!

Unique in the annals of crime When Watson meets Holmes in his prime The case is a success Now they share an address You never forget your first time….

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Scotland Yard was all in a panic, (Lestrade in particular, manic) A man turned up dead The murderer fled So they called in the duo dynamic…

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The corpse lay convulsed on the floor (A fact they could see from the door) From "Rache" on the wall Holmes deduced he was tall The footprints around told him more…

-=<+>=-

Because of the pains that he took, Holmes read those prints like a book He threw himself down Right there on the ground (The police hadn't bothered to look)

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Bobbies trampled the front of the house (Causing Holmes to continually grouse) He saw signs of a cab Which he knew they should nab "Three new shoes and one old", he pronounced

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London has cab-horses galore And tracking the shoes that they wore? Lestrade looked distraught And grew sick at the thought As it seemed an impossible chore

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So Holmes called up the Baker Street boys (Who filled Mrs Hudson's with noise) Holmes knew the Irregulars Were ever so better Than the cops that the city deploys.

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Those laddies the city flew 'round Non-stop till the cabbie they found. They went to each stable Until they were able To run their poor quarry to ground.

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Sherlock then called for the cab (That's how the murderer was nabbed) After the arrest The cabbie confessed And the story he told them was sad….

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The victims were really the bad guys Who turned out to be Mormons - Surprise! They had to face fate (Which didn't come late) Since Justice approved their demise!

-=<+>=-

The old soldier is now a new writer. (And his spirits couldn't be any lighter) Holmes' cases he'll tell Their adventures as well And the future has never looked brighter!

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Finis

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But the end is just the beginning!

I'll be posting limericks like this for each case every few days! 🤞

If you have been enjoying these, it would mean a lot to me if you want to be on my limerick list ☘️

Thank you for all your support!

❤️❤️❤️

[justin-chapmanswers]

Dear Mr. Chaps,

How come Blueberry didn’t get a second exit interview, but Cabby is? Are you favoring the winner over poor innocent Blue? The audacity. Would love to hear your answer.

Sincerely me.

Correct.

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Johnlock rant pt 2

You thought I was only gonna write Sherlock’s perspective? No. Anyway. John.

Spoilers + suggestive themes ahead.

You have been warned.

John is introduced as a character who has trust issues and is wary of the world, partially because of his PTSD. He is a retired soldier. He has seen it all. But as Mycroft remarks, “you’re not haunted by the war. You miss it.”

There is a very obvious difference in John’s reaction to Sherlock’s deduction and Mycroft’s deduction. He’s star struck when Sherlock does it, but when Mycroft does the same thing he glares at him and asks “who the hell are you?” Yes, the circumstances of the scenes obviously affect his reactions, but even with a dead woman on the ground in front of him he can’t help but praise Sherlock’s intellect, so clearly discomfort isn’t much of a factor. You could argue that John is being defensive on account of being scared, but Mycroft outwardly tells John “you don’t seem very afraid” and John simply says “you don’t seem very frightening”.

And to add onto this, Mycroft clearly has suspicions about their relationship and outwardly says so. John simply says “I barely know him, I met him…yesterday” and Mycroft says “Mm, and since yesterday you’ve moved in with him and now you’re solving crimes together. Might we expect a happy announcement by the end of the week?” John doesn’t respond nor acknowledge the question, but asks “who are you?”. Mycroft simply assumes that the man Sherlock is living with is a romantic and/or sexual partner, meaning he’s not surprised at all by the idea that Sherlock would be in a relationship with a man.

When John asks what he wants he says that he wants information about Sherlock, but quickly adds “nothing indiscreet. Nothing you’d feel…uncomfortable with. Just tell me what he’s up to.” Which does sound like a polite way of saying that he doesn’t want nor need to know about what he gets up to behind closed doors (presumably with John, since he says nothing that JOHN would be uncomfortable with telling, not Sherlock), he just wants to check on how his brother is doing. The definition for indiscreet also is “having, showing, or proceeding from too great a readiness to reveal things that should remain private or secret” so I think it speaks for itself what he’s implying. He’s just an older brother who wants to make sure his younger brother is okay, but makes sure to inform John that he’s not interested in hearing about Sherlock’s sex life.

Other than that, Mycroft seems to genuinely like and respect John. He bids him farewell when leaving, asks him about his life, even if it’s just “what’s it like living with Sherlock?” And Mycroft clearly knows how much John means to Sherlock. They have this semi-brother in law situation going on

John has on multiple occasions risked his own life to save Sherlock’s. When Moriarty is threatening Sherlock, he throws himself at Moriarty and tells Sherlock to run. This is despite the knowledge that this would get himself killed & “if your sniper pulls that trigger, Mr Moriarty, then we both go up” and Moriarty mainly shows amusement, but still tells Sherlock “isn’t he sweet? I can tell why you like having him around.”

In the final problem, John agrees quite quickly that Sherlock should shoot him instead of Mycroft and takes it with stride. He does not fight it. He accepts that he has to die in order for Sherlock to live.

In the very first episode - I repeat - the very first episode, John shoots a man to death because Sherlock was in danger. What’s so interesting about this whole scene is that Sherlock was not under direct threat, he was choosing to take one of the pills but John shot the man anyway.

- Sherlock also realizes halfway through his deduction to the police that John is the one who shot the cabbie, and immediately takes back what he said about the murderer to keep John out of trouble. He does not care about John killing a man, he’s more worried about John’s well being. He even compliments him on the aim and the two of them walk away from the crime scene giggling like 12 year old girls.

John dates a string of women throughout the show although they always end up in some kind of bad ending. As stated in the previous rant, John’s girlfriends are sick of being less important than Sherlock. And if you’re really keen on details (which, you’re watching Sherlock, of course you are) you’ll find that one of the women he dates wears a coat that resembles Sherlock’s, and she pulls her collar up in the same way Sherlock does. Subconscious attraction? Neither does he actually find a long term relationship until he believes that Sherlock is DEAD, and it takes him 2 whole years to even try to move on with his life (but only needed 2 months for Mary’s passing?)

Now, John is a jealous and protective man. Even more outwardly so than Sherlock is. Mycroft even comments on it when they meet for the very first time - “you are VERY loyal, VERY quickly.” he notes as he makes a face that implies even he is surprised about how sure John is of his decision. When faced with a naked Irene Adler and Sherlock in the same room, he actively interrupts their conversation to get in the way. He passively aggressively tells Irene to put some clothes on and then remains skeptical of her for the entire episode. When they’re talking another time he also interrupts and making an unamused joke about baby names.

He displays a sense of protective behavior when he meets Irene again after Sherlock’s alleged “heartbreak” and gets outright mad at her for treating him like that. He even shouts at her despite Irene not showing any aggressive behavior “WHAT DO YOU NORMALLY SAY? YOU’VE TEXTED HIM A LOT”. Speaking of the texts from Irene, John not only is the only one to point out the text notification noise but also admits to actively counting the amount of messages Sherlock has received, which, yeah a handful would’ve been acceptable but this man kept track of 57 NOTIFICATIONS on a phone that’s not his. (This isn’t really a real point but someone joked about how Sherlock asks John “what noise?” When John addresses the moaning text notifications despite knowing very well what noise he’s talking about, as if he’s expecting him to repeat it or something. Not really relevant but it made me laugh)

In this conversation with Irene, he admits to having no clue what Sherlock’s sexuality is, quote: “who the hell knows about Sherlock Holmes, but, for the record, if anyone out there still cares, I’m not actually gay”. Irene responds with “well I am. Look at us both”. Which earns a defeated scoff from John. Irene asks John if he’s jealous about her texting Sherlock so much, John does not answer the question but tells her “we’re not a couple” to which Irene immediately says “yes you are” without even looking up at him. John does not fight back, but makes a vague nod and leaves it at that.

John repeatedly tells various characters that he is not gay - but only that. He never says that he’s not attracted to men, he’s not attracted to Sherlock or anything like that. No. He just says he’s not gay. Bisexuality is a thing. He could very well be a closeted bisexual who struggles a little with accepting it. It’s possible that his lesbian sister wasn’t treated with respect by the family and that has caused some inner turmoil, but that’s a fan theory we’re not going to get into right now

John also seems to be the only one thinking about how gay they look in certain situations. After saving John’s life, John says “I’m glad nobody saw that. You…ripping my clothes off in a darkened swimming pool, people might talk.” As if he didn’t almost just literally explode. A near death experience leaving him weak in the knees and he’s thinking about how people will think he and Sherlock were getting it on in a darkened swimming pool? Okay, buddy. This also goes for when they’re running from the police handcuffed to each other and Sherlock tells John “take my hand!” To which John says “now they’ll definitely talk.” I would argue that if you are constantly thinking about how gay certain things you do with your best friend are and how people will talk, maybe people aren’t the ones who should reevaluate themselves, maybe you are, seeing as you’re having gay thoughts even when fearing for your own life.

Oh and we haven’t even gotten into the pool scene. I don’t know if it was accidental but when Sherlock undoes John’s jacket to get rid of the bombs, he gets on his knees in front of John - who leans his head backwards as Sherlock looks up at him. Then afterward he’s so visibly weak in the knees he has to sit down to even talk. All of this is filmed from behind Sherlock. They could’ve filmed it in any other way. But that’s what they chose? Okay. Totally doesn’t remind me of anything else or anything.

When Sherlock is pretending to be dating Janine, John seems so genuinely out of it. He watches Sherlock and Janine make out with widened eyes, before turning around to stare at the wall with a disgusted and horrified expression on his face. He can’t even pretend to not be shocked, he barely manages to keep himself together and is outwardly very awkward when talking to them. Janine offers that they should have dinner together sometime soon and John just goes “yeah, great. Dinner. Yeah.” With a halfassed smile on his face as if he can’t bring himself to even mimic regular conversation. Once Janine has left, Sherlock starts talking to John about a case. John is not listening. When Sherlock stops talking John just goes “…you have a girlfriend?” And Sherlock seems surprised and confused by the question, since he had already moved on from that conversation. Sherlock confirms that yes, he does have a girlfriend. John still can’t properly process the information and asks again “right, yeah, but…you…you are in a relationship?” Despite already being told the answer.

When Sherlock proposes to Janine, John looks shocked. But it morphs into something else. He looks at Sherlock with a horrified expression, his eyebrows furrowed together in disbelief and his mouth hanging slightly open. This is not the face of someone who is shocked in a good way. It’s the face of someone who just got a metaphorical gut punch. The camera even shifts focus from the ring to John staring at it with a hardened expression, then to staring at Sherlock with a shocked and mildly pleading look.

He also punches an officer in the face for calling Sherlock a “weirdo”. When Sherlock hands him an itemized list of Mary’s enemies he doesn’t even look twice but one vague insult to Sherlock and he gives the man a bloody nose and gets arrested as well - Sherlock taunts him a little with his “joining me?” Comment but seems genuinely a little impressed when he finds out why John is also being taken into custody.

When getting drunk together (which, Sherlock was the only one who John spent his bachelor party with), they get wasted and start to play a game of Who Am I? They’re weirdly gentle and soft with each other, making playful jabs and breaking down into laughter at each other’s statements. Sherlock, who has a note on his forehead that says “Sherlock Holmes”, asks John “am I important?” To which John responds “uh, to some people” and smiles. Sherlock asks “do people like me?” And John says “uh, no, they don’t. You tend to rub them up the wrong way.” And then rests his head on his hand while he lovingly gazes at Sherlock and chuckles at his own statement with a look of love that looks like one you’d give a lover when they’re being cute. John asks Sherlock “am I pretty?” And then follows up with “this” and points to the note on his forehead. Basically this is John asking if he’s pretty, then having to specify that he meant the person Sherlock picked, and not actually himself, as if he was expecting Sherlock to call him pretty without understanding the question was meant for the game. Sherlock does not answer the question, but rather goes on a drunken mini rant about how beauty is a social construct based on culture and John interrupts him saying “yeah, but, am I a pretty lady?”

Sherlock remains quiet, squints at John’s note and then admits “I have no idea who you’re supposed to be”. John rolls his eyes and tells him “you chose the name!” But isn’t genuinely upset, just amused. With his drunken stumbling, he also loses his balance when shifting his sitting position and grabs onto Sherlock’s leg for support. Sherlock doesn’t react. The two of them later fall asleep next to each other on the bottom of the stairs, babbling about nonsense. Mind you, John couldn’t sleep comfortably in a warm bed next to Mary, but had no trouble finding peace when laying down on the fucking stairs next to Sherlock.

During this same evening, John has to interfere and physically drag Sherlock away from a drunk fight at the pub. Same goes for when Sherlock is drugged by Irene, where John comes into the room and promptly grabs ahold of Sherlock and pushes him back onto the bed telling him “I’ll be in the next room if you need me” Sherlock groggily replies with “why would I need you?” And John simply says “no reason” and shuts the door.

Oh also John and Sherlock got locked up together in the same drunk tank. How cute is that?

And oh my god the fucking sexual tension between these two makes me feel like I’m interrupting something intimate. Even in the first episode, Sherlock asks John if he’d seen a lot of violent death. John goes “yeah, plenty. Far too much. For a lifetime.” And when Sherlock then asks “would you like to see some more?” John replies with a breathless “oh god, yes.” The same tone can be detected in the 1800s episode an exchange between Sherlock and John, where John tells Sherlock “ah, ah, ah, Holmes, you have misdiagnosed”. Sherlock lowly says “then correct me, doctor” and gives him such obvious “fuck me” eyes that I felt embarrassed watching the scene with my dad. The episode also includes John asking about Sherlock’s libido - no - I am not joking. And here’s the kicker. None of this is real, it’s all happening inside of Sherlock’s subconscious. So my question is, why does Sherlock’s subconscious make up scenes where his platonic best friend is asking him about certain urges and speaking to him with a flirty tone?

John also has a habit of letting his eyes drop to Sherlock’s lips when talking to him, or straight up licking his lips when Sherlock reveals he’s single (in the pilot). They look into each other’s eyes for just a littleeee too long for it to feel friendly.

This is just me being a little bit of an annoying fan who misinterprets everything but Eurus asks Sherlock to play the violin for her. He does, but she stops him saying “no, not Bach. Play you.” And Sherlock starts playing another tune. She blurts out “oh! Have you had sex?” And Sherlock simply goes “why do you ask?” Again, not answering the question. Obviously that question is a bit strange to ask your older brother when you haven’t even seen him since the two of you were little kids and he doesn’t remember you exist, but, once again he doesn’t feel the need to confirm or deny. I see a lot of people saying this is a hint to Irene, and it probably is, but I personally find it more likely he’d hypothetically find time to get into…adult contact…with someone he lives with. But that’s sidetracking. Anyway.

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Legal Limit

When Danny starts acting weird during school—drunk, to be specific—Sam and Tucker are tasked with figuring out what's wrong with him.

For the Prompts: Danny gets a ghost illness that causes his ectoplasm to ferment, resulting in him being mildly to extremely drunk constantly. {from @phantomphangphucker} and Nobody ever told Danny that dying and coming back would stop him from growing up. He discovers this (either on accident, from another ghost, or when he realizes he's stopped aging after a few years) and has a bad time. {from @kawaiijohn}

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[Warnings for illness and underage intoxication]

"Hic." Danny hiccuped. He'd been getting the hiccups off and on all day, but that was alright. He felt alllllllllll right.

"Hiccups again, Danny?" Sam asked, raising an eyebrow.

"'M fiiinne," Danny told her, blinking sluggishly at her like he was trying to communicate in very slow Morse code.

"Are you drunk?" she asked.

"Mr. Falluca thought so in second period, but the principal made him take a breathalyzer test, and it came back clean," Tucker told her.

"Y—hic! Yeah. Ca-leeeeeee-nuh."

"Okay, well something's obviously wrong with him," Sam said. "Is he sick?"

"Feel fiiiiine," Danny insisted. "'n fact, I feel good." 

"Yeah, I'll bet you do." Sam frowned at him. "He really passed a breathalyzer test?"

Tucker shrugged. "Maybe it's a ghost thing. If it was, I doubt a breathalyzer would notice."

"We should test him at his parent's lab after school."

A puff of missed escaped Danny's mouth, indicating that a ghost was nearby.

"If you'll 'scuse me," Danny said, standing up with a lurch and clumsily maneuvering himself off the bench at their lunch table. "Seems I gotta ghost ta fight."

"Or we could go now," Tucker suggested as the pair of them watched Danny stumble directly into the middle of the cafeteria and raise his fists into the air, about to transform in front of everyone.

"Yeah," Sam agreed. "Now is good."

"I'm goin—!"

"Home!" Tucker shouted. "He's going home. He is clearly in no condition for classes, so we're gonna get him outta here."

He and Sam each grabbed one of Danny's arms and started to drag him forcibly out of the cafeteria. Luckily, he was too out of it to put up much of a struggle.

"Yeah, nothin' to see here, just a kid who should have stayed in bed this morning."

"Wha—guyssss!" Danny complained. "What about the Ghooooost?"

"I'm sure Valerie will handle it," Tucker said.

"Valerie? She's so preeeettyyyyy."

"Ugh, gag!" Sam rolled her eyes.

As expected, when they dragged Danny out of the school building, there was Valerie on her hoverboard, already engaged with the Box Ghost who wasn't much of a threat anyway, thankfully.

Danny's house wasn't far, but given his condition, Sam opted to call a cab rather than try to drag him the whole way.

"Isn't you're friend a little young to get that drunk?" the cabbie asked as the three of them loaded into his backseat a block away from the school.

"I'll tip you a fifty if you mind your own business," Sam said.

"He looked twenty-one to me, officer," the cabbie said, and drove them to Fenton Works without another word.

Danny's parents were out on a ghost hunt, so the trio had the lab to themselves to run some tests. After an hour or so, they finally figured out what the problem was.

"Uh... Danny, according to this chart," Sam looked back and forth between the  color wheel and the stick in her hand, "when the stick turns purple like this, it indicates the ectoplasm has fermented and should not be used in any further experiments."

"Ectoplasm can ferment?" Tucker asked.

"Evidently."

"So I guess Danny really is drunk."

"Nooooo!" Danny refuted. "'M not drunk!"

"What are you then?" asked Tucker.

Danny scowled at him, until that scowl melted into a dopey smile. "'M happyyyy."

"So what causes ectoplasm to ferment?"

"On a shelf? Age," Sam replied. "In a ghost that's still up and walking around? No idea. Well... stumbling around anyway."

Danny bumped into a workbench and apologized.

"I think we're gonna have to take him to an expert," she said. "Grab a coat, Tucker, 'cause we're heading to the Far Frozen."

Danny gasped in excitement. "Yaayyyy! Frossssbite makes the Beeeessssst hot cocoalate!"

It took nearly an hour to get to the Far Frozen in the Specter Speeder. It probably would have taken half the time if Danny hadn't kept trying to take over driving.

It was a struggle not to crash land outside of frostbite's cave, but with Sam distracting Danny, Tucker managed to touch down the speeder safely.

"Frostbite, there's something wrong with Danny!" Tucker shouted as he and Sam corralled their drunken friend inside with promises of hot 'cocoalate'.

"Please tell us you know how to fix it," Sam all but begged.

"Oh, my," Frostbite commented, taking in the state Danny was in. "Come in. I'll make some cocoa."

"Yayyyy!" Danny cheered.

Sam and Tucker groaned.

While they were sipping cocoa, Frostbite took an ectoplasm sample from Danny and took it to his study. Only a few minutes later, he returned, looking relieved.

"Good news," he said. "His ectoplasm has begun to ferment as the result of a relatively common ghostly virus, and I know how to make a cure. The even better news is that, once cured, he should be inoculated against ever getting the virus again."

Sam and Tucker sighed in relief.

"Hear that, Danny," Tucker said. "After this we will never have to deal with you drunk again."

"At least until he turns twenty-one," Sam amended.

Frostbite laughed heartily. "Ohh hahaha! It's funny because he won't be turning twenty-one! Haha! Good one, child!"

"Uhhh... care to clue us in?" Sam asked. "I didn't realize I was making a joke."

"Yeah, what do you mean he won't turn twenty-one?"

"Yeahhh! Waddya mean I woon turn twenny-onnne?" Danny echoed, looking up wide-eyed at Frostbite. "Also, canneye have more hot cocoalate?"

Now, frostbite just looked confused. "Well, obviously he will in a chronological sense—time still passes after death—but as a ghost, even a half-ghost, his physical age will remain unchanged. Physically, he will always be fourteen."

Danny's mouth fell open as he continued to stare up at Frostbite. Sam and Tucker didn't dare to say anything, hoping that Danny was too intoxicated to understand what was going on.

"Y... you mean... I'm neverrr gonna grow uuup?" Danny said, tears welling up in his eyes. "'M gonna beee fourrrteen forreverrr! And therre's noddeven anymore h-hot cocoalate?!" 

He began to openly bawl, and no one really knew what to do about it.

"Oh no! No, great one!" Frostbite attempted to reassure him. "Of course there's more hot chocolate! I'll make some now. Would that make you feel better? More hot chocolate?"

"NOooo!" Danny wailed, and his friends reeled back a bit as they realized that his powers were affecting his cries now and if they didn't cheer him up fast his ghostly wail might come out and bring down the whole cavern. "There's no more hot cocoalate for meee! Neverrr everrrrr!"

"You'd better get him that cocoa fast, Frostbite," Tucker suggested.

Frostbite nodded frantically and hurried off to oblige.

"No, Danny, that's not what he said," Sam tried to calm him down. "You can have all the hot 'cocoalate' you want, you just won't be able to drink alcohol."

Danny sniffed, his tears subsiding. "Alcoholl? Hic. I can't have alcoholl?"

"That's right," she continued, placing a hand on his shoulder to calm him down. "And alcohol is nasty stuff anyway, and it makes you feel all weird, so you wouldn't want to drink it anyway."

"Donn wanna?" Danny repeated. "But... Frossbite is bringing more hot cocoalate though?"

"That's right," Tucker said. "He should be back any minute."

Suddenly, Danny's tears returned full force and he was bawling again. "He'll be back in a minnud, but I wonn even be ONE minnud olderrr!"

Sam and Tucker looked at each other with matching grimaces, both of them silently hoping Frostbite's cure was the fast-acting kind.

Danny calmed down a little when he had some cocoa in his hands again, and Frostbite hurriedly excused himself to make the cure while Danny burned his tongue and blew bubbles in his drink, seemingly having already forgotten the reason he was crying, or that he had been crying at all.

When Frostbite eventually came back with a glass filled halfway with a thick, green liquid, Sam and Tucker were ready for all this to be over.

"Here you go, Great One," Frostbite said, holding out the cure. "Drink this and you'll feel all better."

Danny leaned forward, sniffed it, and pulled a face. It seemed even just getting the cure into him would be a whole ordeal.

"Stinky!" Danny said, sticking his tongue out.

"Oh, don't be fooled by the smell," Frostbite said, sounding calm. "This is a brand new hot chocolate recipe I'm trying out. It may smell funny, but it tastes better than any hot chocolate you've ever had. You have to drink it all, though."

Danny's eyes widened and he quickly snatched the drink and gulped it down.

"I've treated many ghosts for this," he muttered to Sam and Tucker with a wink. "No one can resist my hot chocolate."

When the cure was gone, Danny pulled that same disgusted face again. "Ugh, Frostbite, I think you should abandon this cocoa recipe and stick with what works."

"He didn't say 'cocoalate'," Tucker observed. "Danny, you back with us?"

"What d'ya mean? I never left—hic!"

"It starts kicking in right away, but he won't be fully back to normal for about an hour," Frostbite said, "and he'll have to pee like crazy to expel the fermented ectoplasm. You should get him home quickly."

"And then once he's fully sober, we're gonna have to have a talk with him about the whole 'not aging' thing, aren't we?" Tucker guessed.

"Yeah," Sam agreed. "That's really not something we should just let sit until it becomes a serious problem."

Tucker sighed. "Of course we can't," he grumbled. "You know, just once I wish there'd be a problem where ignoring it until it goes away actually works."

"You and me both, Tuck," Danny groaned, rubbing his head. "Lessss jusss go home."

"Promise you won't try to take the wheel this time?" Sam asked.

"The onlllyyy thing I'm takin' is a nap," Danny replied, and the moment he was inside the Specter Speeder he laid down on the ground and was out like a light.

[lisbeth-kk]

Sherlock fandom.

Someone To Rely On

Sherlock never trusted anyone, but now, barely without his knowledge, he trusted five people. Five! It was outrageous.

Despite his snarl and distaste for his brother’s involvement in his life, Sherlock trusted Mycroft nearly most of all. Nearly.

Whenever Sherlock ended up in a drug den, needed transport, or rescue from Serbian prisons, Mycroft was the one to trust, and he never failed to deliver.

Behind Mycroft in line, there had been Lestrade. Sherlock could always count on the DI lacking the brains to solve a difficult case, then turn to the world's only consulting detective for help.

His beloved landlady was dearer to Sherlock than his own mother. Her biscuits and cakes were the best in the land, perhaps even the world, and he didn’t mind her fussing all that much. Not that he’d ever admit it, of course. Besides, she loved their bickering just as much as he did.

Molly, next. His cheeks blushed when he thought about how over the years, he has exploited her crush on him to the fullest. Crowding in on her to let her get a whiff of his cologne. Lowering his voice when he wanted to get access to some interesting body parts. 

The only times he has touched her, though, were to apologise for his behaviour and thanking her for helping him faking his own death. Both kisses were full of regret on his part, and he still wished he hadn’t needed to bestow them on her.

And then there was the enigma, the soldier, the doctor, the man with as many trust issues as Sherlock. John Hamish Watson. The most loyal man he has ever met. A man who actually killed another man to save Sherlock from his own stupidity mere hours after they’d met. He was admittedly an awful cabbie, but the truth remains; John had not hesitated when he fired that gun. His hand was steady, his shot perfectly aimed. It took Sherlock an embarrassing amount of time to realise who the hitman was, but when he did, he was defenceless.

***

After years of living together, Sherlock knew for a fact that John was the puzzle that would always remain unsolved. That thought appeared in his mind numerous times a week. Sometimes, numerous times a day.

On Mycroft’s last visit, he called John a Living Weapon. When Sherlock had insisted on an explanation, his older brother had rolled his eyes in exasperation.

“You are totally blind when it comes to Doctor Watson, brother mine.”

Sherlock waved a hand, indicating for his pompous arse of a brother to continue.

“How loathe I am to state the obvious, there is…how shall I put it…the effective way he disposed of Mr. Hope. I don’t think I need to go into details of every time the good doctor has kept you from harm’s way, for which I am most grateful. Be it his hands, his fists, his arms in general, or illegal firearms, he is there for you, Sherlock. Always. From day one. I am certain he would have a go at me if he thought I was a threat to your life.”

Mycroft looked smug after this delivery, which Sherlock didn’t notice. He was so deep in thought, he failed to perceive that his brother left the flat. When he returned from his Mind Palace, two hours had passed.

He had created a new room for John in his mind, using all the images Mycroft planted there while he listed every way John had saved him over the years. He used less than three seconds to name it.

John Hamish Watson - The Living Weapon

***

“You’re unusually calm,” John murmured into Sherlock’s ear when he came home that afternoon.

“Why wouldn’t I be?” Sherlock asked a bit puzzled.

“Considering that your brother has visited,” John clarified.

“Ah. The knocker,” Sherlock sighed. “We really should consider gluing it to stay askew for eternity.”

John chuckled and kissed Sherlock’s jaw. The great detective inhaled sharply when he realised that John’s new room in his Mind Palace would need more images. All the ways John brightened his life, how he loved him, were weapons too. Sort of. Because Sherlock was totally helpless when his lover used every trick in the John Watson Bible of Seduction to get his attention.

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I'll leave it up to you to deduce whether Mycroft was aware he was using a pun...

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