Rec links below the cut:
How to Pass a Take-Home Exam by dancinbutterfly, (note: not what I usually read since it has mpreg, but I gave it a shot and it honestly wasn't half bad, also this is a part 4 of a series)
A Sated City by ColetheWolf, (note: not Sterek, just Derek sleeping around, but he very specifically buys a frozen dinner in this one)
It was just a cupcake by thelittlestwolf
The Weight Of Living by thecomedownchampion
Full On Rainstorm by BarlowGirl
Trust Fall by stoney
Bogarted by HalfFizzbin, (note: sheriff doesn't call Derek son, but Derek admits to seeing the sheriff as a father-figure)
An Iceberg Named Stiles by orphan_account
Gorgeous by Asterekmess (Livinginfictions)
Bravery Is A Loaded Gun by LiviKate DefNotForWork, (note: the author was named LiviKate when I first found the fic, username has since been changed to DefNotForWork)
stuck in reverse by crazyassmurdererwall (smartalli)
First and Last and Always by sffan, (note: not a kiss, but Derek does automatically brace himself for rejection during a conversation, also this is a part 1 of 2)
For You There's No Warning by Zee (orphan_account)
Came Out Of The Woods By Choice by thensepia
will to follow through by owlpostagain
You Have Reached... by isthatbloodonhisshirt, (note: over the phone)
if you want my love you got it by vlieger
Bravery Is A Loaded Gun by LiviKate DefNotForWork, (note: the author was named LiviKate when I first found the fic, username has since been changed to DefNotForWork)
Walk me down your broken line by geordielover
For You There's No Warning by Zee (orphan_account)
Pretty Much a Big Deal by Dira Sudis (dsudis)
Love, Like A Death Sentence by DevilDoll
For You There's No Warning by Zee (orphan_account)
Life Because of It series by FiccinDylan, (note: series, but part 2, Mi Primo Miguel, is what I think embodies this theme the most)
Make You Believe by LittleLynn
Walk me down your broken line by geordielover, (note: these words are very, very close to being said, but they get choked off)
You Always Make A Bloody Mess by Sweetsyren
The More My Prayer (the lesser is my grace) by LadySlytherin
Kintsukuroi by Quixoticity
The Weight Of Living by thecomedownchampion
Kintsugi by artemis69
Trust Fall by stoney
Cuddly Therapy by alisvolatpropiis
Walk me down your broken line by geordielover
We've Written Volumes (in Blood and Scars and Ink) by notthequiettype
Safety In Silence by Survivah
Trust Fall by stoney
Cuddly Therapy by alisvolatpropiis
"Stiles, I was talking about the lasagna" by quackquackcey
will to follow through by owlpostagain, (note: not a small, shy smile, but just a rare, genuine smile that absolutely breaks Stiles' heart)
First and Last and Always by sffan
For You There's No Warning by Zee (orphan_account)
Are You Happy Now? by chasingshadows
For You There's No Warning by Zee (orphan_account)
Convenient by exclamation
Hard-Hitting by all-or-nothing-baby (BundleOfSoy)
Sick Day by dragon_temeraire, (note: last part of the It's Casual, Really series, also it's a friends-with-benefits relationship, that they both only agree on because they think it's the most they can ever get, that evolves)
Have It All by doc_sock, (note: this is the reverse, where Derek thinks they're friends with benefits and is terrified of Stiles being bored with him one day)
Gorgeous by Asterekmess (Livinginfictions)
Bravery Is A Loaded Gun by LiviKate DefNotForWork, (note: the author was named LiviKate when I first found the fic, username has since been changed to DefNotForWork)
Just For Now by linksofmemories_archive
Stepping Off the Razor's Edge by MissAnnThropic
You Saw Me Standing Alone by orphan_account
We've Written Volumes (in Blood and Scars and Ink) by notthequiettype, (note: Derek seems to know their dynamic pretty well, but Stiles is confused as fuck)
I Broke a Rule by isthatbloodonhisshirt
Five Times Derek and Stiles Had Casual Sex and One Time
They Realized It Was Something More
by 42hrb
Slide on over and forget it's wrong by linaerys
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Weekly Press Briefing #34: February 12th - 18th
Welcome back to the Weekly Press Briefing, where we bring you highlights from The West Wing fandom each week, including new fics, ongoing challenges, and more! This briefing covers all things posted from February 12 - February 18, 2023! Did we miss something? Let us know; you can find our contact info at the bottom of this briefing!
Challenges/Prompts:
The following is a roundup of open challenges/prompts. Do you have a challenge or event you’d like us to promote? Be sure to get in touch with us! Contact info is at the bottom of this briefing.
@thefinestmuffin and @JessBakesCakes hosted a casual Josh/Donna Rom Com Fest that revealed fics on February 14. Fics can be read here.
Photos/Videos:
Here’s what was posted from February 12 - February 18.
Amy Landecker posted a security mirror selfie with Brad and the dogs.
Amy Landecker posted photos from a party in honor of Jamie Lee Curtis, including photos of Brad and Jamie each doing the leg thing.
Bradley Whitford posted a photo of his dog Otis in a knit bow tie.
Dule Hill posted a sweet Valentine’s post for his wife along with a selfie of them together celebrating with oysters.
Josh Malina posted a video of his Leopoldstadt castmates singing before the show.
Josh Malina posted a photo of himself with Nathan Salstone, who appears in Sweeney Todd on Brodway (Josh is currently appearing in Leopoldstadt on Broadway).
Marlee Matlin posted a selfie with her husband Kevin in celebration of his birthday.
Marlee Matlin posted a photo of herself and her husband attending the Academy Nominees Luncheon on his birthday.
Marlee Matlin posted a Valentine’s Day video showing a gift she received from a friend.
Marlee Matlin posted a video announcing her partnership with MGM on an upcoming talent show for ASL interpreters and performers.
Rob Lowe posted a photo of his wife in celebration of Valentine’s Day.
Richard Schiff posted a photo of himself and his wife in celebration of Valentine’s Day.
Donna Moss Daily: February 12 | February 13 | February 14 | February 15 | February 16 | February 17 | February 18
Daily Josh Lyman: February 12 | February 13 | February 14 | February 15 | February 16 | February 17 | February 18
No Context BWhit: February 12 | February 13 | February 14 | February 15 | February 16 | February 17 | February 18
@janelmilfoney: February 12 | February 13 | February 14 | February 16 | February 18
Edits/Artwork:
#ABBEYANDJED: you’re still here. by livsbensons [VIDEO EDIT]
#THEWESTWING: there are moments that the words don’t reach. by livsbensons [VIDEO EDIT]
This Week in Canon:
Welcome to This Week in Canon, where we revisit moments in The West Wing that occurred on these dates during the show’s run.
Season 1, Episode 15: Celestial Navigation aired on February 16, 2000.
Season 2, Episode 14: The War at Home aired on February 14, 2001.
Season 4, Episode 15: Inauguration: Over There aired on February 12, 2003.
Season 5, Episode 14: An Khe aired on February 18, 2004.
Season 6, Episode 15: Freedonia aired on February 16, 2005.
Editor’s Choice:
Sometimes you just need something short and sweet! This week we’re sharing some recs for fics under 2,000 words.
certain processes by vlieger | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Sam Seaborn | Complete
you wish your bed was already made. by carolinaa | Rated T | Josh Lyman, Donna Moss, C.J. Cregg, Toby Ziegler, Leo McGarry | Complete | A car backfires. Josh spills coffee on his shirt. He's not one to generalize, but it's not shaping up to be a good morning.
Fish Story by ETraytin | Rated T | Danny Concannon/C.J. Cregg, Carol Fitzpatrick | Complete | Danny stumbles onto a conspiracy in the White House. A story about Carol and Danny and Gail. And Gail. And Gail, Gail, and Gail.
Noble by Speranza | Rated G | Sam Seaborn, Josh Lyman | Complete | Josh tilted his head sideways. "Okay, so maybe you didn't get the memo on this, but--traditionally, Republicans cut taxes. We raise them. It's kind of a sore spot, actually."
Paper Replicates by august_the_real | Not Rated | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | Complete | "She wrapped her arms around herself, feeling tired and old and over-dressed for a conversation on the steps of his apartment building."
Set just after "20 Hours in LA". No spoilers, as such, but there's a time frame for you.
The Badge by orphan_account | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | The story of Donna's first staff badge.
Song For the Asking by lowriseflare | Rated M | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | Donna never felt old until this year.
Fics:
Presenting your weekly roundup of fics posted in the tag for The West Wing on Archive of Our Own. If you are so inclined, please be sure to leave the authors some love in the form of kudos or comments. Be mindful of posted warnings/tags for each story.
Josh/Donna
we finally got it all right by mikaylawrites | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress
I Wish I Was by Shinyrosa | Rated M | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress
talk about the weather by luminousdoodle | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete
Loving Donna by spooky_spacegirl | Not Rated | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete
The Wedding Date by Chinesepapercut | Rated M | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress
an everlasting love by sam_writes_fics | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress
it’s still just me by sam_writes_fics | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete
Lovelorn by Caedmon | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete
Four Days by Caedmon | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete
a thrill to rest my cheek to by thefinestmuffins | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete
Speak Now - Josh’s Version by WitchyPrentiss | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete
Puppy Love 2 by kcat1971 | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete
Josh Lyman: Romantic Comedy Lover by casliyn for thefinestmuffins | Rated M | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete
i don’t wanna miss you like this (come back… be here) by WitchyPrentiss | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete
you came like a resolution (under a starry sky) by JessBakesCakes | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress
if devotion is a river then i’m floating away by flowersinapril | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress
fools rush in by ImagineSisyphus for thefinestmuffins | Not Rated | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete
dancing in a snowglobe (‘round and ‘round) by JessBakesCakes | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete
Other Pairings/Gen Fic
it started off with a kiss... now it ended up like this by imawkwardlysoc | Rated G | Sam Seaborn/Original Female Character | In Progress
Adorable, Yet Ill Adored by HotchkissRoyale | Rated E | Ainsley Hayes/Sam Seaborn | In progress
Writing Day by Mabis | Josh Lyman/Sam Seaborn | Rated G | Complete
Where The Hell…? by dumbchemist | Rated T | No pairings listed | In Progress
Wait For Me by imperfectirises | Rated M | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | In Progress
The Friendly Skies by lindsaybob (Without a Trace crossover) | Rated G | Samantha Spade/Andrea Wyatt, Jack Malone/Samantha Spade | Complete
May 2003 by yourlocalrandombisexual | Rated E | Jed Bartlet/Leo McGarry | In progress
A Different Life by PreppyPrincess5103 (JAG crossover) | Rated M | Sarah "Mac" MacKenzie/Sam Seaborn | In progress
Multiple Pairings
Building Love, Building A Future by mlea7675 (Judging Amy crossover) | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Helen Santos/Matt Santos
Not Quite the Parent Trap by eowyn_of_rohan | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Ainsley Hayes/Sam Seaborn | In Progress
Golden State by miabicicletta for Luppiters, onekisstotakewithme, hondagirll, ballroompink, stars_inthe_sky | Rated T | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg, Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress
I Could Fall in Love by mlea7675 | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Ainsley Hayes/Sam Seaborn, Amy Gardner/Josh Lyman | In Progress
Thank You For The Music by mlea7675 | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Ainsley Hayes/Sam Seaborn | Complete
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