'Close our eyes, pretend to fly' [Derek Morgan/Penelope Garcia] [2/2]

[that_1_incident]

Title: "Close our eyes, pretend to fly"
Author: that_1_incident
Fandom: "Criminal Minds"
Art: Here by astral_angel and here by kymericl
Pairing: Derek Morgan/Penelope Garcia
Rating: PG-13/FRT
Word Count: ~16,500
Warnings: Semi-AU, the Boston Reaper, a fair amount of abyss-gazing, and a small guest appearance by Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs.
Summary/Disclaimer/Author's Notes: See

Comments

[kuriadalmatia]

As many Morgan/Garcia shippers that are out there, I'm stunned that no one has commented yet.

It was fun. It was beautiful. It was heart-aching. I love the concept of the coffee shop, how Reid was the first BAU patron (and Gibbs' getting his daily cuppa joe) and how the other members of the BAU trickled in. JJ's cautious warning, Hotch's quiet comments, and Reid's observations.... so well done.

Heartbreaking, yes, as you weave in the various elements from canon eps. New York. Haley. And Hotch's simple advice, out of bounds for him (yes) but still, he felt it need to be said, brought tears to my eyes.

All this from someone who doesn't necessarily ship Morcia, but who appreciates a well crafted story. Bravo. Thank you. Bravo.

[that_1_incident]

Thank you so much! I never know quite what to do when someone thanks me for writing a fic, but I ADORE this pairing and I'm so glad you appreciated my take on it. I love your body of fic, so this is a great compliment :)

[helsinkibaby]

I quite simply adore this.

I've quite the fondness for AUs and appreciate a well thought out one, which this definitely was, fitting in with canon perfectly. Everyone was in character and the way you built the friendships was amazing. Love the little details, the mugs, the Dalek as a sugar shaker.

"Haley's death was my New York" - I got chills. Literal, actual chills.

Bravo!

[that_1_incident]

Thank you! I totally agree about AUs - they have to fit with the canon to be good, and I'm glad you thought I accomplished that! And the Dalek might be my favorite part lol.

[musesfool]

This is really lovely.

[that_1_incident]

Thank you :)

[spatz]

Oh, this is lovely. I love the details of the coffeeshop, and knowing Garcia I could just see it in Technicolor in my head. The progression of their relationship also felt very true, with the flirting and commitment issues on both sides, and Hotch's quiet little nudge at the end. And the way she had friendships with the rest of the team, too ♥

Also, every single Gibbs cameo made me smile. I have no doubt he was fully aware of all the relationship goings-on and just didn't let on - as long as it didn't interfere with his coffee! ;)

[that_1_incident]

Thank you! I'm so fond of Penny's - I wish it existed, because I'd hang out there all the time. And Gibbs is my favorite. I had to "warn" for him because he's such a presence, albeit a small one.

[michelel72]

This is so well-realized and very sweet.

[that_1_incident]

Thank you :)