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Series: Over the Mountain Across the Sea
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: 9-1-1
Genre: Romance, Kid!fic, Slash
Relationship(s): Evan Buckley/Eddie Diaz
Content Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Discussion-Sexual Assault, Discussion-Violence, Discussion-Combat Injuries, Toxic Family Dynamics, Character Bashing, Explicit Sex, Attempted Murder, OC Character Death, Ableism
Author Note: The discussion of sexual assault is not explicit but the event happened between a fifteen-year-old and an adult old enough to be their parent. Please note that the warnings encompass the entire series and I’ve them made the same on each part just to make sure. Take care with yourself.
Word Count: 132,738
Summary: After his wife leaves him in the middle of the night, Eddie Diaz reaches out to the best friend he’s ever had for help. Evan Buckley is living and working in Aspen, Colorado when his former lover and best friend is discharged from the Army due to injury. A single conversation changes the course of both of their lives.
Artist: Tintalle
Artist Appreciation: I can’t even describe how wonderful it was to see Eddie’s journey in the art that was made for my series and I’m so thankful, Tintalle!
Story
1. Return to Sender (32,254 words)
Reeling from the loss of his career in the Army, Eddie reaches out to the truest friend he has for support when his wife leaves him in the middle of the night.
2. That’ll Be the Day (36,326 words)
With the divorce final, Eddie, Christopher, and Buck move to California. They’re still finding their way and each other as Buck starts the fire academy.
3. Take Good Care of My Baby (32,260 words)
Buck and Eddie make a legal family, Shannon comes back into the picture, and a personal conflict at the academy escalates.
4. Don’t Go Breaking My Heart (31,898 words)
Love is the biggest risk he could’ve ever taken with his heart and Buck knows it. A threat comes at his family in a way he’d never expected possible and the ramifications ripple throughout their lives.
Art by Tintalle
Cast
OMG – I’m so excited about getting four (4!!!!!) stories from you I squealed loudly and did a happy dance all around the flat. My neighbours already know I’m bonkers so that’s okay. Thank you M’Lady for all the hard work you’ve done to get this ready for us. We are not worthy 🙂 Happy Hugs, Hxx
I cant wait for this and I have go say the art is fantastic!
1963: Over the Mountain (Across the Sea): by Bobby Vinton
1962: Return to Sender: by Elvis Presley
1957: That’ll Be The Day: by The Crickets
1961: Take Good Care of My Baby: by Bobby Vee
1976: Don’t Go Breaking My Heart: by Elton John and Kiki Dee
Okay? I’m aware that I named my series after songs.
Well I recognize some of those but not all so I mean that could be for us? Idk maybe you did mention it and I forgot? I’m selectively blind sometimes
The songs have, of course, been running through my ancient head as I enjoyed this thoroughly satisfying saga. I especially love how you do tender/tough. And I’d like to adopt Christopher. (Oh, who am I kidding? I’d like to adopt all three of them.)
Keira, your writing just gets better and more refined. I have laughed, cried, UGLY cried, gasped, hung onto my seat and cussed more times than a sailor on shore leave. Love the titles, the songs keep running through my head. This has to be my favorite of your series so far… All my deepest respect my dear for your talent and thank you for sharing it with us. Big Hugs… Charlie
Loved this series, I have to say that Buck and Eddie are now my OTP. That scene where Eddie scaled the cliff after the accident was amazing, tense and beautiful.
I also have to say that I appreciated the realism of Eddie’s continuing injuries. I get a bit frustrated with the hand-wavy “and suddenly he’s fine!” thing in some writing. I’ll admit that I’ve had major injury, so I’m a bit invested in how damn difficult recovery can be, but I also think injury recovery can be intense and cause amazing character development. In this case it showcased Eddie’s determination, strength and love for Chris.