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In 1929, James’s first trip abroad goes pleasantly awry at a Viennese production of The Nutcracker. By some miracle he manages to get talking to one of the dancers after the performance, and things soon escalate into a night he is sure he will never forget.
Eleven years later, his memories are thrown into turmoil when a familiar face appears somewhere it absolutely should not be.
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01 Feb 2026
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James Fairfax coached Kitty Higham, the most successful British swimmer ever, to 7 Olympic medals. Her retirement after Paris 2024 leaves him with no goals, an empty calendar, and aching knees.
Anthony Havers had a bright future ahead of him in the British Army until an explosion in Afghanistan changed everything. After years of surgeries and retraining as a counsellor, he’s built a life helping others. But he can’t ignore the pull of the water, or the sense that time is running out to chase a childhood dream.
When Anthony seeks out James as a coach, both men find more than they expected. For James, despite having never worked with a para-athlete, it's an opportunity he's powerless to resist. For Anthony, it could be a chance to fulfil more than one dream.
Together they’ll discover that medals aren’t the only thing at stake. Sometimes the biggest challenge is daring to believe in a future—one they could share.
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01 Jan 2026
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Another sip of his drink and the Captain’s mouth betrayed him. “You’re too kind Havers.”
It had been intended for only his own ear, but to the Captain’s dismay, the man wouldn’t miss a pin drop.
“You say that a lot sir.”
“Do I?”
A dive into the Captain’s time at Button House, from his POV. Where with his Lieutenant he was the happiest (and gayest.) There’s an unbearable amount of pining, repression, and a whole lot of love.
Season 5 made me so sad okay, I just want them to be happy. But also torture them. And also you. <3
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11 Nov 2025
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Pat was happy, considering the circumstances (i.e. the divorce). His new job at Button House was more fulfilling than the bank had ever been and the other tenants of the manor had been very welcoming. They were all quickly becoming friends.
Except for the grumpy groundsman who would not talk to any of them and never came to Pizza Night.
Who in their right mind didn't like pizza?
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Life at Button House was never quite boring.
Well. It did feel very boring most days. But one of Humphrey's housemates always managed to liven things up. By coming up with more and more ridiculous ideas for pizza toppings during Pizza Night for example. Or by making Humphrey think that they might commit mass murder with their shotgun soon.
No, life at Button House was never entirely boring.
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Alternative summary (courtesy of nemomeimpune)
The Captain being a mysterious and mopey autistic gay mess and Humphrey being his accidental confidante and Patrick stubbornly insisting on being his friend.Bookmarked by howtheyfly
04 Sep 2025
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Once upon a time, the Captain had felt left behind when Havers had gone to the front and flourished as an officer. Now, he is now feeling left behind again as Havers flourishes in his afterlife whilst the Captain struggles to settle.
Is this a battle they can win as allies, or will married life prove too much?
A sequel to War Is Over (If You Want Me)
[PLAYLIST]Series
- Part 5 of The Afterlife Series
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04 Sep 2025
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Alison tried so hard to find a new house without any ghosts, she really did, but it seemed the universe was against her. After the chaos of Button House, she's sure she can handle just one ghost, especially if she keeps up the front of pretending she can't see him. But as Alison struggles to come to terms with her new normal life and the changes at Button House, her curiosity about her new housemate gets the better of her, and things take a turn when she discovers that they have a mutual friend.
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31 Aug 2025
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There’s another film crew at Button House, and this time they’re filming a 1930s/40s piece about the English war effort. And they’ve brought period vehicles— one of which, it just so happens, contains the ghost of a very important Lieutenant.
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He had spent lifetimes trying to forget what this felt like, this particular brand of hope. It was blinding, all-consuming, exciting, dangerous. It made him confront things he wished would stay buried, made him latch onto foolish ideas— scenarios where Havers returned to Button House through some contrived means. They all began something like this, and then, and then, and then.
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NOT ABANDONED!! I'm not well and prioritising my health right now. My love to anyone still waiting, we'll get there <3Bookmarked by howtheyfly
31 Aug 2025