Fandom: Wilby Wonderful
Pairing: Dan/Duck
Length: 1130 words
Author on LJ:
helens78Author website:
AO3 Why this must be read:
Because Helen makes angst-free, non-sappy romance look easy. Aside from admiring the author's technique (which is reason enough to read, trust me), this is one of those fics that can make you feel good at the end of a long day. It takes an oft-repeated (for good reason) trope (Dan starting over, revamping the video store), and patterns it around two people falling comfortably and realistically in love. There's also an understated sexiness that I love with Dan and Duck.
If You Have a Hammer