The stupid joke breaks the ice again. She notices the crinkles at the corner of his eyes when he smiles, and she can't help but return with a smile of her own. Away from the boozy darkness of the bar, she finds that she can at least be a little honest with herself. And with him. Written for Vxlucris for the Caryl Christmas Secret Santa exchange on Tumblr.

"I don't want much," she said, placing her hand on his chest. "I have you." A set of Christmas drabbles written for silver-89 for the Caryl Christmas Secret Santa exchange on Tumblr.

There is a point of no return and Happy is not sure if she's close to it… or maybe she's already passed it. Toby's eyes are dark with desire, but she knows there's something much deeper there too. Feelings unvoiced and unacknowledged. If they do anything more… well, there's no hiding after that. Rated M for smuttiness and language.

Circus AU. Daryl shoots bolts and throws knives. Carol trapezes through the air. Written for USS Caryl's 'Heaven, hell, and Everything in between' Quotation Inspired fanfiction/fanart Challenge. Prompt: "It is by suffering that human beings become angels." - Victor Hugo