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LINK: I think daytime TV was invented to punish wokers for taking sickies.

LINK: They might not be identical, but she was still his other half.

37.8. Reveal

Co-written with isabelowens & cameronpreston
[Follows THIS, THIS and THIS, but before THIS]

Isabel tried not to look too worried as she lay back on the exam bed in nothing but one of the flimsy hospital gowns. She'd never had a problem with her body, but she was about to get unequivocal proof that she was pregnant, and that scared her. It scared her more than it should. Things were still a muddle in her head even after talking to James. She still, on some level, wished he'd agreed to 'closure'. She was a bad, bad person. She had this fantastic footballer, and she still wanted to be with her ex.

( Her green eyes were squeezed shut momentarily and she let out a slow breath... )

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Word Count | 3,067

LINK: Even just the thought of it should have scared her, she should have listened when he tried to push her away, but she dug her heels in and made him realise he never wanted to lose her.

LINK: It might not be able to be spontaneous anymore, but at least he can still get it up.

LINK: The diagnosis really was like starting life all over again.

The Evil Scotman's got his bitch on. I suggest steering clear. Pulling the piss might lead to blood shed.

I gotta go to New York. Wanna come?

13.3. “Take a deep breath, you only got one shot, make it count.”
| Quantum of Solace

Co-written with imnodoctor
[Before THIS]

Riley tapped his fingers anxiously on the steering wheel as they waited at some lights at a busy intersection. Driving in New York used to be second nature, but now after living so long in Edinburgh and then Princeton, it just did his head in a little. It wasn't really the traffic that was stressing him out, though. He was nervous and excited about the ultrasound. The IVF clinic told them to arrange for an ultrasound once Riley called them and told them about Evie's positive pregnancy test. Evie was going to have a check up after the scan so they could get all the business out of the way in New York while they were there. As it was, they were already killing two birds with one stone. It was the twins' birthday and a get-together with the bunch was arranged at Luke's bar for that night. Pat, Aiden and Cameron were already in New York, and Luke and Tab were keen to spend some time in the city now that everything was on schedule for the Princeton bar to open on time. So, it was a party at The Bondi, twin birthday style. But first, they had to get through the ultrasound without anyone wetting their pants.

( Evie had to drink a lot of water in preparation for the scan, so Riley offered to do it with her as support. He really wished he had thought in advance how uncomfortable that would be... )

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Word Count | 3,723

30.1. Knock

Co-written with asinthecity
[Follows THIS]

Riley realised he was probably supposed to be trying to sleep right now. Jetlag should be setting in. It might be eleven am in Princeton, but it was four am in Edinburgh, and he was running on adrenaline... or something. He had been lying in bed all of ten seconds following the pregnancy test and random dumping of Evie's piles around the bedroom for later when he was shooting out of bed again and running up the hall to Tab and Luke's room. He really wasn't thinking of chivalrous things like consideration right now. He knocked on the door, somehow managing to pace back and forth in front of it at the same time. He ignored the dizzy feeling in his head. Lack of sleep, lack of good food, and bashing your head on the toilet roll holder would do that to a guy. "Tab!" he all but shrieked when he got no immediate answer.

( Unlike her brother and his wife, Tab and Luke had actually managed to pass out the moment they'd gotten home... )

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Word Count | 2,218

14. I don’t get many things right the first time
In fact, I am told that a lot
Now I know all the wrong turns, the stumbles and falls
Brought me here
[‘The Luckiest’ – Ben Folds]

Co-written with imnodoctor
[Before THIS]

They were home from Scotland, the mood around the house was pretty sombre. It was tough to come away from a place everyone loved so much, but it was bittersweet. They knew they could always go back, and would always go back. Lachlan was hardly speaking to anyone by the time the plane touched down in Jersey. It was going to take a few days for him to get back on his feet. He never did will saying goodbye to his family and even as they were getting into a cab at the airport, the Scot seemed close to tears every time someone spoke to him.

But it was time to get back to normal. At least, as normal as possible. A lot had changed, and even more changes were on the horizon. Riley found Evie getting a head-start on their unpacking in the bedroom, even though they had only been home a few hours. She was fussing around making neat piles on the bed, much to Riley's amusement. The jet-lag was going to have to set in sooner or later... he hoped. He was going to need that bed when he passed out cold in a little while himself. He came up behind her and wrapped an arm around her waist, his chin resting on her shoulder. A small kiss was pressed to her cheek and then he held up a small box in her line of sight.

A pregnancy test.

(  Evie paused in the act of folding one of Riley's t-shirts, her breath catching in her throat. Truth was, she was almost dreading this moment... )

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Word Count | 3,016

... and wondering why the fuck I get sucked into these things.

Your Pop Star Name Is Benji Thunder

You're Gonna Be a Star!

Non-prompt RP log with asinthecity | Backdated to May 2nd

Tab's arm was linked with her brother's as they walked through the streets in Edinburgh. She had worn her tartan skirt as promised, with stockings and knee-high boots so she didn't get too cold. Maybe it was summer, but she was hardly in danger of overheating. She gave him a huge smile as she glanced up at him, the petite redhead's steps changing to accommodate a slight skip. She was excited about Twin Day. Quality time with Riley, and getting to see the place she'd lost him to for three years. It was like getting that final piece of a puzzle to let her see the whole Riley picture. She was his twin, but she hadn't been here with him. She couldn't imagine all the places he talked about with any real confidence, and that was what she had wanted.

"So what's it like being back, Big Bro? You regret coming back to the States, or is that your home now?"

( Riley laughed as he swallowed a mouthful of Red Bull he was nursing in his free hand... )


Word Count | 3,246

2.19. "Dude, marriage is the 'get out of loneliness free' card in the Monopoly game of life."
- Veronica Pare and Ferrett Steinmetz

Co-written with imnodoctor

Once Riley was done cleaning himself up, Evie stretched her body languidly before she draped herself over her husband. They were both naked under the sheets of their bed; wedding clothes strewn around the room. Her dress had made her feel amazing, but she had to admit there was something to be said for no clothing at all. She kissed Riley deeply, and willed herself to just relax. They had their whole lives together. They didn't need to have a few decades of sex in one night, even if they were already up to tumble number three.

( Evie licked her lips and smiled at him... )

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Word Count | 1,621