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...

[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.

[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*

[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

[equally-dour.livejournal.com]

Sending good thoughts your way.

Big, big BIG hugs. :)

[littleladypunk.livejournal.com]

My heart just swelled a little.

Beautiful.

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

This is lovely. <3

*big, big hugs*

[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.
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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.

[rendrag45.livejournal.com]

This is truly lovely. Who could ask for more.

Love you, Fizzy, and will pray for you.

[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*

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

Fizzer, this was beautiful and very touching.

Sincere best wishes,

Ayana

[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

[laurapetri.livejournal.com]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[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

[qaf-fanatic.livejournal.com]

Lovely schoomp.

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

[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!!