Challenge #206. The Professionals. Bodie/Doyle. Until That Day

[nakeisha.livejournal.com]

TITLE: Until That Day
AUTHOR: Darby Brennan
FANDOM: The Professionals
PAIRING: W.A.P. Bodie/Raymond Doyle
SUMMARY: Bodie had never believed in signs, until one day.
RATING: PG
WORD COUNT: 400
CHALLENGE: #206 - 'Sign'
DISCLAIMER: I don't own these characters, nor am I making any money from them. I merely borrow them from time to time.



Bodie had never believed in signs or omens or anything remotely paranormal.

At least he never used to.

But now, as he sat by Ray's hospital bedside, holding his hand and waiting for him to wake up, he reckoned he had to change his mind.

For eight days he, Cowley, Murph and the rest of CI5, had all but turned London and beyond upside down trying to find the missing Ray Doyle. To no avail.

But then that morning as he was on his way to work, preparing in his mind to argue with Cowley about spending another fruitless day searching, he hit a detour sign. Apparently the road was up or something.

It took him down a street he didn't even know existed. A street he reckoned wasn't even on any map. A street that wasn't, in truth, even a street. A street that led him to one lone half-derelict house.

Something made him get out of the car and gun in hand, watching where he put his feet, he forced his way into the house.

And there he saw it. The most wonderful sight ever.

His partner, Ray Doyle. Tied up, unconscious, a bloody great bruise on his cheek; pale, filthy, smelly, dried blood on his face and hands, clothes rumpled, hair straggly, mouth slightly open and still breathing. Never had Ray looked so beautiful to Bodie's eyes.

Knowing he'd never be able to direct an ambulance to where they were, and also concerned the house might give up its fight to stay even half-standing, taking as much care as he could, Bodie had got Ray to his car, called Cowley, then took Ray to hospital.

It had been a close call. Too close. And Bodie knew without doubt that had it not been for the diversion sign they never would have found Ray.

He knew something else too: it was time he stopped prating around. Time he gave in and admitted Ray Doyle was more than just a partner, more than just a friend, he was the bloke Bodie loved.

Just as soon as Ray woke up, and he would wake up, Bodie knew that, he'd tell him. And if Ray didn't believe him, because the daft sod could be perverse at times, Bodie would just have to show him, wouldn't he?

"That's it, sunshine," he said. "You get some rest, because you're going to need it."

Comments

[miwahni.livejournal.com]

Tied up, unconscious, a bloody great bruise on his cheek; pale, filthy, smelly, dried blood on his face and hands, clothes rumpled, hair straggly, mouth slightly open and still breathing. Never had Ray looked so beautiful to Bodie's eyes.
Proving yet again that it really IS in the eye of the beholder!
Lovely little snippet, thanks for sharing.

[nakeisha.livejournal.com]

Proving yet again that it really IS in the eye of the beholder!

Indeed it is.

Thank you very much indeed. I'm glad you liked this.

[jj-minerva.livejournal.com]

Very enjoyable. I liked the double play on 'sign'...the sign was the sign, so to say. Well done.

[nakeisha.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much indeed.

I'm pleased the double play on 'sign' worked for you.

[birggitt.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes! The Broccoli Law at its full extent =D
Ray called for his partner, even without knowing about it, and Bodie (with a little help from a providential detour sign) hear him.
And what it's even better, Bodie hear himself, too. He's ready to accept he's in love with his partner and to do something about this. :)
Great piece, my friend!

[nakeisha.livejournal.com]

Indeed!

Finally he admits it - we know how slow these men can be at times *g*

Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed this.

[melanieathene.livejournal.com]

Lovely! I hope Ray wakes up soon, well rested and ready to fall in love. :)

[nakeisha.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much indeed.

I'm sure he will :-)

[asymphototropic.livejournal.com]

A slender word count, and yet you managed quite a bit of plot into it. Which leaves me pleased with the result, but wishing for more. Ah well, tis a very fine snippet. Enjoyed it.

[nakeisha.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much indeed for this comment. I'm really chuffed by it.

I am glad to hear you enjoyed it.

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

A new fandom for the community, and one of my childhood loves too. Lovely!

[nakeisha.livejournal.com]

I did notice I'd given you yet another new one.

I too was a fan back in my childhood.

Thank you very much indeed.

[ahavia.livejournal.com]

Yes, a delicious tid-bit!
Ahavia

[nakeisha.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much.

[smirra.livejournal.com]

The secret ways life and love goes! Well done the drabble, with a wish to get to know more. Thank you!

[nakeisha.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much indeed.

[sc-fossil.livejournal.com]

Nothing like a little h/c to bring a smile to a gal's face. Thanks for this.

[nakeisha.livejournal.com]

I'm glad this made you smile.

Thank you.

[probodie.livejournal.com]

Oh lovely. I can just visualise Doyle in that state, and yet being so beautiful to Bodie's eyes.
Thanks for sharing this.

[nakeisha.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

I'm so glad you could visualise it.

[saintvic.livejournal.com]

His partner, Ray Doyle. Tied up, unconscious, a bloody great bruise on his cheek; pale, filthy, smelly, dried blood on his face and hands, clothes rumpled, hair straggly, mouth slightly open and still breathing. Never had Ray looked so beautiful to Bodie's eyes.

I agree I really like this line, the sense of relief that is shows is wonderfully evocative.

Thank you I did enjoy this.

[nakeisha.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much.

I am glad his sense of relief in that sentence came over so well.

[magnifica7.livejournal.com]

So very touching! :)

[nakeisha.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

I'm pleased to hear this touched you.