Father and Farther (Sherlock and The Professionals)

[morganstuart]

Title: Father and Farther
(2nd in the Good Father Series)
Author: Morgan Stuart
Fandoms: Sherlock and The Professionals
Disclaimer: These universes do not belong to me; I'm just an appreciative visitor. I make no profit from this fan work.
Description: In the process of protecting his brother and himself, Mycroft Holmes solves a mystery more than

Comments

[msmoat]

Oh, nifty! I admit, I was dubious when I started reading, but I like the world you created here, and it does all fit. Nicely done. Since I come from the Pros side of the spectrum, I was very pleased with the...taken-for-granted, strong partnership between Bodie and Doyle. And I enjoyed the Sherlock side as well. Thank you!

[morganstuart]

I'm so pleased you liked this! Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm especially pleased that The Lads' ongoing partnership seemed fitting to you. I love the idea that, as they've aged and matured, they can show a side of themselves to each other that they can't show the rest of the world. I'm tickled you liked the Sherlock part, as well! Thanks for giving this a chance. I really appreciate your lovely feedback.

[maggie_conagher]

I hate crossovers, even if it is two fandoms that I know and like. But I trust your writing.

I've never heard of The Professionals so I only had your characterizations. After reading, I know and like Brodie and Doyle and their shadow world.

this was a million layers of sad. Loss and grief and secrets and missed chances. I think what men would like to hear most is "You are a good man." I like how you applied that to both Lestrade and his secret dad. I like that Lestrade has a guardian angel out there.

Fun to see Lestrade and Sherlock from outside and Sherlock younger and lost. Hurry up, John!

I like how you try things, morgan. You are always stretching and challenging yourself. so good

[morganstuart]

Oh, thank you so much for reading this, despite your dislike of crossovers!

I'm so glad (and relieved!) that Bodie and Doyle seemed compelling to you, despite the fact you didn't know them. To be honest, they're quite different from canon, anyway; the UK series ran from 1977-1983, so I've aged/matured them significantly (and assumed that Cowley, originally their boss, has passed away, as did the actor who portrayed him).

It's wonderful to hear that the sadness came through, as I really did hope to focus on missed chances. And I did love the idea of seeing the Sherlock gents from outside, for once. (Hurry up, John, indeed!)

I think what men would like to hear most is "You are a good man." I like how you applied that to both Lestrade and his secret dad.

I'm so happy this worked! And I agree: I can't think of a much higher compliment, or one a man would want to receive more. Doyle was something of the John of The Professionals, the moral compass, so the fact this comes from him carries a lot of weight

[sc_fossil]

Oh, wow, really well done. I'm not a big crossover reader but I'm in the Pros fandom and I enjoyed Sherlock very much so I plunged in. I love your twist and the reveal. I bought every word. :) I do happen to think that Lestrade does resemble a young Bodie. Thanks so much for an enjoyable tale.

[morganstuart]

Oh, thank you so much for this! I'm delighted that this rang true for you and seemed believable. Thank you for reading it, despite the fact you're not a crossover fan. I'm particularly pleased that the twist and reveal worked for you. I appreciate your kind words!

I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who sees a bit of Bodie in Lestrade. That wry look he gives Sherlock every now and then reminds me so much of Bodie's grin!

Thanks again.

[hagsrus]

Oh, well done! And I hope it will coax a few more newbies to give Pros a try!

Is there any e-mail address you'd like to include for possible Proslib feedback? The only story we have of yours is from 2004 so the addy is probably outdated.

Frances
Proslib business: proslib at gmail dot com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/proslib
http://www.livejournal.com/users/hagsrus/

[morganstuart]

Thank you so much! I'm so happy you liked it! And I hope so, too. :)

Thanks for asking. I'll email it to you.

I appreciate it!

[jennetj]

I saw the crossover and thought "hmm, interesting." Then as I read I thought "no way can Bodie be Lestrade's father he's not old enough. Oh, wait. Yeah, he is." As an old Pros fan from way back, and a current "Graves-digger", I have to say... boy, doesn't that make me feel old!

Nicely done. Thanks for sharing.

Now, of course, I want to see Bodie and Lestrade meeting....

[morganstuart]

no way can Bodie be Lestrade's father he's not old enough. Oh, wait. Yeah, he is.

I know, right? It makes me feel positively geriatric.

And then I realized that I haven't written a Pros story since 1998. Yep, I'm officially older than dirt. *hangs head*

It's always great to meet another "Graves-digger"! Thank you so much for reading this. I'm glad it worked for you. There's something about the similar way both Collins and Graves express wryness and amusement with their lips that struck a chord with me and made me go, "Aha!"

Augh, I'd love to see them meet, too!

Thanks again for your kind words.

[jennetj]

Ha! got you beat! My last Pros story was someplace like 1993, so if you're older than dirt, what does that make me? ;-}

[morganstuart]

It's official! We're both fossils. LOL! ;)