Weekly Recs 1/6/12
The first weekly recs of 2012. No blurbs this week, because there are over thirty stories and if I'd tried to write something for each this would never have gotten posted. (But on the other hand there are so many because I haven't posted a recs list in a good few weeks...and now I feel guilty all over again.) Anyway, enjoy.
Completed Stories:
(Mostly newly-completed stories, plus some old ones if I haven't read them before.)
Post-9x12 stories:
"This Must Be the Place" by brightblue
[K+, Tony/Ziva, set post 9x12 "Housekeeping", ~1,900 words]
Summary: Tony and Ziva continue their conversation at the bar.
"Question and Answer" by JustTellHer (
justtellher_26)
[T, Tony/Ziva, set post 9x12 "Housekeeping", fanfiction.net link, ~2,200 words]
Summary: Because she never did answer his question. A look at what happened after that phone call ended
"Settling" by Phosporescent
[K+, Tony/Ziva, set post 9x12 "Housekeeping", ~700 words]
Summary: After "Housekeeping," Tony and Ziva go out for drinks and discuss the future.
"No Time for Maybes" by starryjules
[K, Gibbs, Tony/Ziva, set post 9x12 "Housekeeping", ~1,100 words]
Summary: "Do you really consider me to be in your life?" The words are softly spoken, but they carry across to the edges of the bullpen where Gibbs leans in the shadows.
"Old Truths, New Confessions" by Alidiabin (
alidiabin)
[T, Tony/Ziva, Rivka David, Michael Bashan, ~40,000 words]
Summary: A dead Naval Admiral brings old relationships back together, and helps new ones begin.
Christmas/post-9x11 stories:
"Two of Cups" by starryjules
[T, Tony/Ziva, set post 9x11 "Newborn King", ~9,700 words]
Summary: "Family and job...two different cups...and if I couldn't fill both that was my problem. But what if I can now..." You didn't think Tony - or I - would leave it at that, did you?
"A Casual Christmas Eve" by madame.alexandra
[M, Gibbs/Jenny, ~3,000 words]
Summary: When old partners have no one else to turn to on the holiday, and pizza, beer, and sex are the modern day gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
"Hoping for a Miracle" by
slashscribe
[K+, Gibbs/Tony, ~6,700 words]
Summary: Tony's agonizing over Gibbs' Christmas present; he wants to get him something meaningful, but the only thing that comes to mind is bourbon, and that just doesn't make the cut. After a phone call to Jack, though, he gets an idea that requires a lot of effort - but, of course, Gibbs is worth it.
"Santa Jack" by
sinfulslasher (
gaby_fanfic)
[M, Gibbs/Tony, Jackson Gibbs, crack fic, ~5,600 words]
Summary: Tony finds out that his biggest wish is about to come true...thanks to Santa!
...And everything else:
"Five Times Fornell" by Calliatra (
calliatra)
[K+, Fornell, fanfiction.net link, 500 words]
Summary: Five glimpses into Fornell, in drabble form.
"Defensive Wounds" by rebecca-in-blue (
rebecca_in_blue)
[T, Ziva, ensemble, ~15,500 words]
Summary: "He knows so many things she doesn't want her to team to find out." When the team discovers that a suspect has a history with Ziva, they try to help her through it.
KEW note: I recced a LiveJournal version this before, but this is a revised version with a completely different, expanded ending. I strongly urge re-reading if you have before; this new version is even better than the last.
"After All Your Dreams" by
olivia_j
[K+, Kate/Ziva, 200 words]
Summary: Kate is cold, Ziva is dreaming.
"Stay" by Mrs. Elizabeth Gibbs
[K+, Gibbs/Mann, set post 4x13 "Sharif Returns", ~600 words]
Summary: "And the simple, heartbreaking truth was that she'd give anything for him to stay-she'd given anything to be the one that he wanted."
"New Beginnings" by Proseac (
proseac1)
[K, Ducky, fanfiction.net link, 100 words]
Summary: Every dog has his day.
"Ms. Right" by Proseac (
proseac1)
[K, Tony, fanfiction.net link, 100 words]
Summary: Tony DiNozzo will never settle.
"Not Like the Movies" by JustTellHer (
justtellher_26)
[T, Tony, Tony/Ziva, set post 6x25 "Aliyah", fanfiction.net link, ~1,500 words]
Summary: Because his life isn't a movie, but he desparately wishes it was.
"Looks Like the Real Thing" by
olivia_j
[T, Ziva/Borin, ~240 words]
Summary: Ziva wonders why she's doing this.
"You've Come a Long Way, Baby" Proseac (
proseac1)
[K+, Tony/Ziva, fanfiction.net link, 100 words]
Summary: "I'd hate for you to completely relapse."
"Burns Night" by
karaokegal
[K, Ducky, 100 words]
Summary: Ducky gets a Christmas visitor.
"Sine Qua Non" by Sequitur (
sequitur_fic)
[T, Tony, McGee, Ziva, set post 3x24 "Hiatus (Part 2)", ~5,600 words]
Summary: The Director has her reservations about the team leader position, McGee and Ziva have a cunning and psychotic plan, and Tony has a mental breakdown. Sort of, anyway.
"Imprinted" by ellenscult (
ellenscult/
the_proofreader)
[M, Gibbs/Tony, fanfiction.net link, ~75,000 words]
Summary: A disturbing case brings to light something Tony and Gibbs would rather not face about themselves and reveals a dependence that neither of them is ready to acknowledge.
"By Dawn's Early Light" by
creyr
[K+, Tony, Dreamwidth link, 450 words]
Summary: After staying at the office all night, Tony makes sure his masks are in place.
"The Shadow of a Doubt" by madame.alexandra *NOW COMPLETE
[M, Gibbs/Jenny]
Summary: The fact that she had to bang on his door made her feel sick; it was a bad omen. And things were already bad.
Works in Progress:
(Stories in this section will be carried over week to week as long as I continue to follow them or until they are completed or abandoned. Recent updates will be noted.)
"Little Earthquakes" by Zayz *NEW
[K+, Tony/Ziva]
Summary: Little earthquakes strike, the ground shifts, and slowly but surely, the world is never the same again. Tony, Ziva and team through the years.
KEW note: Posted through chapter 2.
"Right Time" by Enthusiastic Fish *NEW
[T, Gibbs/Mann, sequel to "Right Choice"]
Summary: Two years after they got back together, Jethro and Hollis are poised to take another step.
KEW note: Posted through chapter 11. (Posting 1 chapter per day.)
"The Holly and the Ivy" by DrawMeASheep *NEW
[T, Tony/Ziva, set post 9x11 "Newborn King"]
Summary: Ziva and Tony experience Christmas a la Gibbs.
KEW note: Posted through chapter 4.
"Misplaced Memories" by Pough *NEW
[T, Tony/Ziva]
Summary: When Ziva is injured, Tony must examine his feelings about her. During her recovery, the examination continues.
"McWhyNot" by findinghero *NEW
[M, Tony/McGee/OFC, Tony/McGee]
Summary: Tim is tired of being in love with Abby, so he goes to Tony for help in getting over her. Tony's solution is not what either of them expects. Along the journey, Tim finds his place with the team.
KEW note: Posted through chapter 12.
"A Hiding to Nothing" by Laine3112 *UPDATED
[K+, Tony, Jimmy]
Summary: When Tony and Palmer stumble into a perilous situation, Gibbs and Ducky exhaust all avenues to get them back safely - including defying agency regulations
KEW note: Updated through chapter 7.
"Road Trip" by
taleofmorewoe *UPDATED
[T, Tony/Ziva, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, fanfiction.net link]
Summary: “... Drive me home.” The words were said quietly and once out between them, she turned to head for the elevator. Tony sat there in some sortof temporary shock, trying to get the words to register properly, until he heard the ding and the familiar woosh of air as the doors parted. He quickly shoved away his papers, shut off the light, grabbed his bag, and ran for the doors himself. He made it just in time to slide into the elevator next to her, leaning against the wall and staring at the now glowing button for the garage.
"Gray Scale" (Part 2) by lennoxcontrary *UPDATED
[M, ensemble, AU from 7x24 "Rule 51"]
Summary: When the Reynosas come after Gibbs the team is forced into dark territory.
KEW note: Updated through chapter 53.
"Of Ghosts and Gremlins" by AlkalineTeegan (
alkalineteegan) *UPDATED
[T, Tony, Jimmy, set between season 3 and 4]
Summary: A post-"Hiatus" exploration of how Tony and Jimmy might have become friends.
KEW note: Updated through chapter 30.
"Thaw" by GeekLoveFan *UPDATED
[M, Gibbs/OFC]
Summary: Gibbs interviews a young pediatrician as a witness in a case and finds himself intrigued by how she challenges him.
KEW note: Chapter 27 added.
Completed Stories:
(Mostly newly-completed stories, plus some old ones if I haven't read them before.)
Post-9x12 stories:
"This Must Be the Place" by brightblue
[K+, Tony/Ziva, set post 9x12 "Housekeeping", ~1,900 words]
Summary: Tony and Ziva continue their conversation at the bar.
"Question and Answer" by JustTellHer (
justtellher_26)
[T, Tony/Ziva, set post 9x12 "Housekeeping", fanfiction.net link, ~2,200 words]
Summary: Because she never did answer his question. A look at what happened after that phone call ended
"Settling" by Phosporescent
[K+, Tony/Ziva, set post 9x12 "Housekeeping", ~700 words]
Summary: After "Housekeeping," Tony and Ziva go out for drinks and discuss the future.
"No Time for Maybes" by starryjules
[K, Gibbs, Tony/Ziva, set post 9x12 "Housekeeping", ~1,100 words]
Summary: "Do you really consider me to be in your life?" The words are softly spoken, but they carry across to the edges of the bullpen where Gibbs leans in the shadows.
"Old Truths, New Confessions" by Alidiabin (
alidiabin)
[T, Tony/Ziva, Rivka David, Michael Bashan, ~40,000 words]
Summary: A dead Naval Admiral brings old relationships back together, and helps new ones begin.
Christmas/post-9x11 stories:
"Two of Cups" by starryjules
[T, Tony/Ziva, set post 9x11 "Newborn King", ~9,700 words]
Summary: "Family and job...two different cups...and if I couldn't fill both that was my problem. But what if I can now..." You didn't think Tony - or I - would leave it at that, did you?
"A Casual Christmas Eve" by madame.alexandra
[M, Gibbs/Jenny, ~3,000 words]
Summary: When old partners have no one else to turn to on the holiday, and pizza, beer, and sex are the modern day gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
"Hoping for a Miracle" by
slashscribe
[K+, Gibbs/Tony, ~6,700 words]
Summary: Tony's agonizing over Gibbs' Christmas present; he wants to get him something meaningful, but the only thing that comes to mind is bourbon, and that just doesn't make the cut. After a phone call to Jack, though, he gets an idea that requires a lot of effort - but, of course, Gibbs is worth it.
"Santa Jack" by
sinfulslasher (
gaby_fanfic)
[M, Gibbs/Tony, Jackson Gibbs, crack fic, ~5,600 words]
Summary: Tony finds out that his biggest wish is about to come true...thanks to Santa!
...And everything else:
"Five Times Fornell" by Calliatra (
calliatra)
[K+, Fornell, fanfiction.net link, 500 words]
Summary: Five glimpses into Fornell, in drabble form.
"Defensive Wounds" by rebecca-in-blue (
rebecca_in_blue)
[T, Ziva, ensemble, ~15,500 words]
Summary: "He knows so many things she doesn't want her to team to find out." When the team discovers that a suspect has a history with Ziva, they try to help her through it.
KEW note: I recced a LiveJournal version this before, but this is a revised version with a completely different, expanded ending. I strongly urge re-reading if you have before; this new version is even better than the last.
"After All Your Dreams" by
olivia_j
[K+, Kate/Ziva, 200 words]
Summary: Kate is cold, Ziva is dreaming.
"Stay" by Mrs. Elizabeth Gibbs
[K+, Gibbs/Mann, set post 4x13 "Sharif Returns", ~600 words]
Summary: "And the simple, heartbreaking truth was that she'd give anything for him to stay-she'd given anything to be the one that he wanted."
"New Beginnings" by Proseac (
proseac1)
[K, Ducky, fanfiction.net link, 100 words]
Summary: Every dog has his day.
"Ms. Right" by Proseac (
proseac1)
[K, Tony, fanfiction.net link, 100 words]
Summary: Tony DiNozzo will never settle.
"Not Like the Movies" by JustTellHer (
justtellher_26)
[T, Tony, Tony/Ziva, set post 6x25 "Aliyah", fanfiction.net link, ~1,500 words]
Summary: Because his life isn't a movie, but he desparately wishes it was.
"Looks Like the Real Thing" by
olivia_j
[T, Ziva/Borin, ~240 words]
Summary: Ziva wonders why she's doing this.
"You've Come a Long Way, Baby" Proseac (
proseac1)
[K+, Tony/Ziva, fanfiction.net link, 100 words]
Summary: "I'd hate for you to completely relapse."
"Burns Night" by
karaokegal
[K, Ducky, 100 words]
Summary: Ducky gets a Christmas visitor.
"Sine Qua Non" by Sequitur (
sequitur_fic)
[T, Tony, McGee, Ziva, set post 3x24 "Hiatus (Part 2)", ~5,600 words]
Summary: The Director has her reservations about the team leader position, McGee and Ziva have a cunning and psychotic plan, and Tony has a mental breakdown. Sort of, anyway.
"Imprinted" by ellenscult (
ellenscult/
the_proofreader)
[M, Gibbs/Tony, fanfiction.net link, ~75,000 words]
Summary: A disturbing case brings to light something Tony and Gibbs would rather not face about themselves and reveals a dependence that neither of them is ready to acknowledge.
"By Dawn's Early Light" by
creyr
[K+, Tony, Dreamwidth link, 450 words]
Summary: After staying at the office all night, Tony makes sure his masks are in place.
"The Shadow of a Doubt" by madame.alexandra *NOW COMPLETE
[M, Gibbs/Jenny]
Summary: The fact that she had to bang on his door made her feel sick; it was a bad omen. And things were already bad.
Works in Progress:
(Stories in this section will be carried over week to week as long as I continue to follow them or until they are completed or abandoned. Recent updates will be noted.)
"Little Earthquakes" by Zayz *NEW
[K+, Tony/Ziva]
Summary: Little earthquakes strike, the ground shifts, and slowly but surely, the world is never the same again. Tony, Ziva and team through the years.
KEW note: Posted through chapter 2.
"Right Time" by Enthusiastic Fish *NEW
[T, Gibbs/Mann, sequel to "Right Choice"]
Summary: Two years after they got back together, Jethro and Hollis are poised to take another step.
KEW note: Posted through chapter 11. (Posting 1 chapter per day.)
"The Holly and the Ivy" by DrawMeASheep *NEW
[T, Tony/Ziva, set post 9x11 "Newborn King"]
Summary: Ziva and Tony experience Christmas a la Gibbs.
KEW note: Posted through chapter 4.
"Misplaced Memories" by Pough *NEW
[T, Tony/Ziva]
Summary: When Ziva is injured, Tony must examine his feelings about her. During her recovery, the examination continues.
"McWhyNot" by findinghero *NEW
[M, Tony/McGee/OFC, Tony/McGee]
Summary: Tim is tired of being in love with Abby, so he goes to Tony for help in getting over her. Tony's solution is not what either of them expects. Along the journey, Tim finds his place with the team.
KEW note: Posted through chapter 12.
"A Hiding to Nothing" by Laine3112 *UPDATED
[K+, Tony, Jimmy]
Summary: When Tony and Palmer stumble into a perilous situation, Gibbs and Ducky exhaust all avenues to get them back safely - including defying agency regulations
KEW note: Updated through chapter 7.
"Road Trip" by
taleofmorewoe *UPDATED
[T, Tony/Ziva, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, fanfiction.net link]
Summary: “... Drive me home.” The words were said quietly and once out between them, she turned to head for the elevator. Tony sat there in some sortof temporary shock, trying to get the words to register properly, until he heard the ding and the familiar woosh of air as the doors parted. He quickly shoved away his papers, shut off the light, grabbed his bag, and ran for the doors himself. He made it just in time to slide into the elevator next to her, leaning against the wall and staring at the now glowing button for the garage.
"Gray Scale" (Part 2) by lennoxcontrary *UPDATED
[M, ensemble, AU from 7x24 "Rule 51"]
Summary: When the Reynosas come after Gibbs the team is forced into dark territory.
KEW note: Updated through chapter 53.
"Of Ghosts and Gremlins" by AlkalineTeegan (
alkalineteegan) *UPDATED
[T, Tony, Jimmy, set between season 3 and 4]
Summary: A post-"Hiatus" exploration of how Tony and Jimmy might have become friends.
KEW note: Updated through chapter 30.
"Thaw" by GeekLoveFan *UPDATED
[M, Gibbs/OFC]
Summary: Gibbs interviews a young pediatrician as a witness in a case and finds himself intrigued by how she challenges him.
KEW note: Chapter 27 added.