Fic for Dad

[fleete]

When I was little, I wrote a lot of poetry.  My dad loved my crappy poetry.  He collected it and typed it up and printed it out so he could keep it.  Later in my life, when I'd ask him what he wanted for Christmas or his birthday, he'd go all doe-eyed and say, "Could you write me a poem

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[jelazakazone]

If he loves NCIS, there is no reason you can't write him fanfic around those characters, unless you don't know the canon:D

[fleete]

I definitely think he'd like that!! Probably. Not sure how he feels about fanfic. But I'm not very familiar with the canon, and it's got like 9 seasons out, though, so it's rather intimidating. Hmmm...

[jelazakazone]

LOL. That's incredibly intimidating! EEep. Yeah. Well, something to think about at any rate:D

[k_nightfox]

This may be stupid but I noted that your dad likes father/daughter relationships and I was thinking you could do something NCIS related with maybe Ziva and her complicated relationship with her dad? Or contrasting the strained relationship she has with her dad to the one she has with Gibbs who is often a father figure for her?

Dunno if that's something that appeals but it's what came to mind!

[fleete]

I think that could be really good actually, if I were at all familiar with NCIS. I'm afraid that if I tried to start watching that canon, I'd get wrapped up in watching it and never write anything. I'm looking at the prompts from cotton candy bingo, and hoping that those give me some kind of idea!

[margi_lynn]

Do either of you share any shows in common? 'Cause even if you don't watch NCIS, surely there's a movie or book or something you could write fic for that both of you like.

[fleete]

No, I'm pretty sure I'm gonna stick with original fic. He'll appreciate it much more. Plus, I find people who aren't used to reading fanfic take some time before they get really into it, and I don't want to have that lag on a Christmas gift.

[margi_lynn]

That makes sense! Best of luck writing for him ♥

[vulgarweed]

How about a fluffy story where a rebellious daughter hates her dad's taste in music, but something sentimental happens (maybe around the holidays) and she hears something he loves and GETS IT, so he teaches her how to play it and they have a big fun schmoopy jam session. Maybe they play at an open mic at some bar or something and get a huge ovation.

[fleete]

omg yesssssss. perfect. thanks for the suggestion!!!

[blue_eyed_1987]

I have no suggestions but this an awesome idea!