Fic: All He Can Do

[fizzerbass.livejournal.com]

Title:  All He Can Do
Author:  fizzerbass 
Pairing:  Zach/Shaun
Rating:  S - for schmoop (G for real)
Notes:  I've had a long day, I have a cold, and tomorrow I start six weeks of radiation.  I needed some schmoop.
Disclaimer:  Much to my dismay, everyone included in this piece belongs to Jonah Markowitz and his movie, Shelter.
Icon Credits:  dragontatt 

There’s not many things Zach can do for Shaun, not really anyway.  Sure, he can cook supper once in a while when Shaun is lost in his writing, or he can swing by the grocery store on the way home from school when they run low on mac-and-cheese or beer, but there’s just not many things he can do.

 

He can’t help Shaun get his chapters done the way Shaun helped him apply to Cal Arts.  He can’t erase the hurt in Shaun’s eyes when Cody has to introduce him as just ‘Shaun’ instead of as ‘my other Dad’.  He can’t even help Shaun pay many of the bills because there’s only so many hours in the day to work and go to school. 

 

But this…he can do.  He can open his heart as he opens his arms and let Shaun crawl right in to lay down his weary head.  He can hold him tight as he cradles him close and let him whisper all his fears about not finding the right words to finish his book…all the while rubbing his back and kissing his forehead and telling him how truly amazing he really is.  He can be there for Shaun…offering comfort…offering shelter…offering a love without limits.

 

 

And that’s all he can do.

 

 

 

 

Comments

[dragontatt.livejournal.com]

Awww baby, and what lovely schmoop it is too. Loves it so...




And ummm...you care to explain your little note there, or rather not? Should I worry?

Edited much later to add- I'm worrying anyway...

[fizzerbass.livejournal.com]

Thank you for loving my schmoop. You know you're 89.99% responsible for it because you made me the most kick-ass icon to inspire me. As you can see, I loved it so much I put it as part of the actual story. :0)

And - *hides face* - I'm sorry to have worried you. I don't usually go for the dramatic in such fashion and I'm sitting here thoroughly embarrassed that I let my whiney side show so blatantly. I's be fine, I promise...and with you by my side, I'll be even more finer. *grin*

Thanks, darlin'.

XO Fizzer

[fizzerbass.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it. :0)



And, yes, everything is fine. Or will be relatively soon. I'm sorry to have blurted it out like that...as I said it was a looooooong day. But, thanks to kind-hearted souls like you, I'll be having nothing but happy days from now on.

Thanks, for reals. *smile*

[mariska-to.livejournal.com]

Oh my God, Fizzer! I wish there was something I could do... Be strong, stay positive. We all here love you and adore your writing and wish you well and healthy and happy for many many years.

[fizzerbass.livejournal.com]

You are doing something...something monumental...you're reading my stuff! *grins* That's the best support I could ever ask for. :0)

I'm fine, really. The radiation is just some extra added insurance against the cancer coming back and, hey, I'm all for that. Don't worry, I'm going to be around for a long, long, long time, overwhelming you with really schmoopy, sappy Shelter fic until you beg for mercy.

Thanks so much for your concern, you've touched my heart and made it warm.

XO Fizzer

[mariska-to.livejournal.com]

Any time you feel like it, Fizzer! Shelter fic from you of any variety is always a delightful treat, and you should not expect to be begged for mercy--only for more and more of it! ;)

I hope the radiation works for your as expected. May it be easy on you. I am so glad you are in good spirits.

*hugs tight*

[noreins.livejournal.com]

Sounds to me like Zach is doing the thing Shaun needs most. Everyone should be so lucky...


I hope you can find a way to stay strong through the next few weeks. I know it's hard, but you have to think positive and believe that every drop of that stuff that goes into you is getting rid of the bad stuff. I'm sending as many positive thoughts as I can your way...please know that I'm thinking of you *big hugs*

[fizzerbass.livejournal.com]

Everyone should be so lucky... Yep, just like Zach said of Cody at the end of the movie. :0) I can't tell you how much I wish I had someone like Zach to offer this same comfort to me. Wait, that sounds horrible, because I'm happily married and my hubby *does* offer me this comfort...but, sssh, don't tell him...Zach does it better. *grin*

And thank you for your support and kind words. I'm sorry to have just blurted it out like that, I'm normally not one to complain in such a public fashion and I'm pretty embarrassed it's out there now. But, my pity-party is completely over now and I will not be having another anytime soon. I've got too much Shelter fic to write... :0)

Love ya' to bits,
Fizzer

[jess-d-10.livejournal.com]

What a lovely little ficlet! Made me feel all warm and fuzzy.

I'm so sorry to hear that you're going through such a difficult time. Stay strong and think positive.

Wishing you all the best and good health,

Jessica

[fizzerbass.livejournal.com]

Yay! for warm and fuzzy. Exactly the feeling I was going for. :0)

And thanks, too, Jessica, for your warm support. I'm going to be abso-f-ing-lutely fine and don't intend for any of this to slow me down one bit. I'll be spamming y'all with Shelter fic for a long time to come, don't worry.
(And there won't be any more "oh, poor me"s either!) :0)

Thanks for everything,
Fizzer

[equally-dour.livejournal.com]

Sending good thoughts your way.

Big, big BIG hugs. :)

[fizzerbass.livejournal.com]

*caught 'em* (all the good thoughts)

Thank you sincerely for your support. Warm words from friends like you make everything bearable...and anything possible. :0)

[littleladypunk.livejournal.com]

My heart just swelled a little.

Beautiful.

[fizzerbass.livejournal.com]

Aww, thanks. My heart swells a little everytime I see the icon dragontatt made for this little story, so I'm glad it did the same for you. :0)

I'm so glad you liked this and thanks for letting me know.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_profiterole_/]

This is lovely. <3

*big, big hugs*

[fizzerbass.livejournal.com]

Why, thank you very much. "Lovely" is one of my most favorite compliments...it just warms my heart so to know you've enjoyed this.

Thanks for the hugs, too. I can never have enough of those. :0)

[brokeback1963.livejournal.com]

But this…he can do. He can open his heart as he opens his arms and let Shaun crawl right in to lay down his weary head. He can hold him tight as he cradles him close and let him whisper all his fears about not finding the right words to finish his book…all the while rubbing his back and kissing his forehead and telling him how truly amazing he really is. He can be there for Shaun…offering comfort…offering shelter…offering a love without limits.
**

So sweet, Susan; so very beautiful and moving. I'm melted here, just a big puddle of joy on the floor. Thank you!!!

Love you!!

Tammy.


..offering shelter…offering a love without limits....

**sigh** Just offering Shelter.

[fizzerbass.livejournal.com]

Well, then my work here is finished, because it was my intention to have everyone melted into big puddles of joy on the floor. :0)

And thank you, my dear sweet girl, for your virtual gift and loving words. Please, please do not feel bad for not knowing I was having a problem...I didn't tell hardly anybody because I didn't want it to be a big deal. Yes, I had breast cancer earlier this summer, but I took care of it (good-bye boobies!) and am having the radiation just as a precaution. I'm pretty embarrassed I even mentioned it to tell you the truth, but I was feeling sorry for myself and it slipped out. Do not waste one second of worry on me because I am f-i-n-e, fine.

But, oh, how I love you to death for thinking of me. You truly are a blessing to me, one I count twice every night when I say my prayers.

Huge hugs,
Fizzer

[rendrag45.livejournal.com]

This is truly lovely. Who could ask for more.

Love you, Fizzy, and will pray for you.

[fizzerbass.livejournal.com]

Who could ask for more.

Not me. I'm thinking this would be a perfect way to end the day...crawling up into Zach's arms and have him whisper me to sleep. *sigh*

And thank you for your support and prayers. I promise you I'm going to be fine and spamming you on a near-daily basis with all the Shelter fic I can come up with. *grin*

Love you right back,
Fizzer

[snowmore.livejournal.com]

Fizzy, This is splendid, as all your pieces are.

I hope your treatments go very well, and that your writing and our love give you comfort. :)

*hugs*

[fizzerbass.livejournal.com]

and that your writing and our love give you comfort.

Oh my gosh, so much more than you'll ever know. The love and support y'all have shown me is truly overwhelming. I can't even begin to tell you how much joy this movie, in the form of friends like you, has brought into my life. I am truly blessed.

Thank you, sincerely.

[ayana (now yana_ambf @ lj) (from livejournal.com)]

Fizzer, this was beautiful and very touching.

Sincere best wishes,

Ayana

[fizzerbass.livejournal.com]

Aw shucks, thank you very much. What a sweet thing to say - both about the story and your best wishes. I treasure both.

*hugs*
Fizzer

[boonesfarmgirl.livejournal.com]

Loved it as usual.

I am sorry to hear about the radiation. Been there with my mom. Let me know if you need an ear. I have two.

Chelle

[fizzerbass.livejournal.com]

Let me know if you need an ear. I have two.

Bwahahahaha! Man, that cracked me up. :0)

I've almost said something to you several times (about the whole breast cancer thing) because of the icon you were using a while back. But, I'm sick to death of dealing with/talking about this cancer thing because it is gone, out of my body, and over and done with. The radiation is just extra insurance and will be over before I know it even started. Pfft, so there. *sticks tongue out at poopie Cancer*

Thanks for your support, girlfriend. You make my life easier. :0)

Oh, and hey, glad you liked the story. *g*

[boonesfarmgirl.livejournal.com]

If you ever want to chat catch me at mac.twck@gmail.com

I have put you on the list of people I think about before sleeping. Cancer is the worst. You will beat it. You already have. *hugs*

For something cool go to pinkribbontour.com

This is my friend Dave. You will like it.

[fizzerbass.livejournal.com]

You know, I almost didn't use the word "shelter". That part originally read "offering home" and I only changed it at the last minute. Whew! Glad I did. :0)

Thanks so much for letting me know you enjoyed this. I really appreciate it!

[laurapetri.livejournal.com]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[fizzerbass.livejournal.com]

*blushes*

Oh, go on. No, really, go on. :0)

Glad you liked it!

[sienata.livejournal.com]

damn. i love the schmoop. i hate the radiation but i hope it does the thing for you. i don't know you but i do, and i love you and hope it will all be better soon. thank you for sharing your talent with us. i hope you will be able to write and do your normal things while this is going on. please keep us posted. big hugs. love me

[fizzerbass.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm glad you liked the schmoop. Sometimes I worry that I go on schmoop-overload and make things too sticky-sweet, so I'm glad this hit just the right note with you.

And my dear Miss S, I don't "know" you either, but that hasn't stopped me from loving you right back. Your stories have saved me on many an occassion and I can't thank you enough for that. *squishes you*

I'll be fine, don't you worry about me. I plan on "life as usual" while this little ordeal is going on...you know...work, eat, sleep, exercise...and write Shelter fics. :0)

Luv you lots,
Fizzer

[qaf-fanatic.livejournal.com]

Lovely schoomp.

Radiation? That's terrible. I'm thankful it's not chemo. I hope everything works out ok. *bh*

[fizzerbass.livejournal.com]

Oh, yay! I'm glad you liked the schmoop. *grin*

And, yeah, I'm more than thankful it's not chemo too. People who face that ordeal are true heros and make me feel like a whimpy, whiney-butt for even opening my mouth about my measely little radiation. But, I thank you for your kind words and concern, and your big hugs too.

Thanks!
Fizzer

[bobthesungod.livejournal.com]

Yet ANOTHER beautiful moment. And this captures exactly what Zach is about - he's always thinking about what HE can do for others, not what they can do for him. So this is a fantastic insight into Zach's mind you have written here - the what can he do for Shaun instead of what he can get from Shaun.

Loving your work so much!!