Rec: "Every Second Tuesday"

[dameruth.livejournal.com]

Story: "Every Second Tuesday"
Author: rea_p
Rating:All ages.
Word Count: 1501
Author’s summary: "Jack investigates a semi-secret alien meeting in Cardiff, and finds something other than what he expected."
Characters/Pairings: Captain Jack Harkness
Warnings: None

Recommended because:  I've always been curious about what happens to the ordinary folk/beings who end up in Cardiff via the Rift -- I mean, they can't *all* be evil things intent on destruction, domination, or criminal activity.  This charming little story provides an answer, while giving Jack a chance to take a break from the less pleasant aspects of his job.  And what better day to post a rec for it?

(And yes, I'll admit to having liked the idea of weird flyers posted around Cardiff enough to have borrowed it for one of my own stories -- though in a rather different context.  Still, credit where it's due!)

Comments

[biichan.livejournal.com]

Dude, I think there's some weird coding in your subject line. The html is all wonky in the main comm version.

[dameruth.livejournal.com]

Very weird -- comes up just fine on my friends page, and in every way *except*on the main page. I'll go tinker and see what I find. Thanks for the heads-up, I wouldn't have known there was anything wrong from this end.

[dameruth.livejournal.com]

Well, I can't find what's up with the code on the main page. Nor does it look like I can delete and start over. My apologies to the mods and everyone, I'll give it one last look and see if anything shows up . . .

[dameruth.livejournal.com]

Whoa. I'm not even sure what I just did there, but I'm not gonna mess with it anymore! Let's hope it "stays." ;)

[kerravonsen]

Yes, I loved this story!

[wendymr.livejournal.com]

I don't normally read straight TW fic, but on your recommendation I decided to give this a try - and good choice! Clever and amusing, and it's about time Jack was reminded that not all aliens are out to blow Cardiff up ;)

[reaschild.livejournal.com]

"weird flyers posted around Cardiff enough to have borrowed it for one of my own stories"

Which story, do you mind me asking?

(and, a little late, thank you.)

[dameruth.livejournal.com]

The story was "Rite of Spring" (http://www.whofic.com/viewstory.php?sid=21102&warning=Adult) -- part of my gigantic Ten/Jack slash series, "Flowers" (to give fair warning if slash isn't your thing). The reference takes place at the beginning of Chapter Two (which is safely slash-free -- that part doesn't kick in until the end of the chapter), in which Jack leads the Doctor on a game of hide-and-seek through Cardiff.