Danny/Martin (Without a Trace)

[nekosmuse.livejournal.com]

Title: Sex Without Touching
Author: Neko
Spoilers: Everything up to the end of season two.
Email: neko@nekosmuse.com
Personal Website: http://www.dannyandmartin.com







I confess; the first time I saw Without a Trace, I didn't like it very much.

I started watching on the advice of a friend, someone who thought I might enjoy the standard het pairing on the show. I never saw it. I was actually about to give up when Silent Partner (episode 1.06) finished downloading. I watched it. I fell in love. All it took was one little line.

"He took a little breaking in, but he's a good guy."

Said by Danny, along with a smirk that I soon discovered was his trademark. He was, of course, speaking of the then rookie, Martin.

That was it for me. The het pairing I'd been searching for was forgotten and I instantly became a Danny/Martin fan. It was love, pure and simple, written out in every touch, every glance. Accentuated by banter and teasing. Made solid by subtext so vivid, it could have been text.

So, of course, I squeed, my entire body trembling with an excitement I hadn't felt in months. The discovery of a new pairing, a new show, a new fandom, it was bliss. I immediately began searching for fic.

The euphoria of seeing Danny and Martin subtext soon vanished, replaced by disappointment at the lack of an organized fandom. Sure, there were a few stories, here and there. Some of them were good, some of them were amazing, but you had to hunt for them. Search high and low and there was still no sense of community. No sense of, well, fandom.

So, I did the only thing a slightly crazy fangirl can do. I bought a domain. Within twenty-four hours, I'd opened the first Danny and Martin slash archive. I began seeking people out, pimping them into a central location, and before long, Danny/Martin slash wasn't just some small fringe offshoot of the WaT fandom, it was a fandom all on its own.

Of course, that wasn't good enough, fic needed to be written. Not just one story --there was no testing the waters for me-- but several, and then several more. Story after story that I justified as a valid way to pass the time while I waited for the rest of season one to download.

Within seventy-two hours, I had my archive, I'd read everything there was to read, I'd seen the first season in its entirety, and I'd written several stories. I almost lost my job in the process, but it was worth it. They were worth it. It was obsession in its purest form and I'd never been happier.

I imagine you're wondering why I'm telling you all this. I'm sure, to most people, this seems unimportant, but for me, a girl who'd spent the better part of her fandom career lurking, this was something new. This was something real, terrifying and passionate and I knew, just knew, I had to be part of it. Danny and Martin turned me into a slasher, and I can't thank them enough.

This is where I should probably ramble a little about Without a Trace and what it's about. But let's face it; I don't watch the show to see five FBI agents hunting down missing persons. I watch the show to see Danny and Martin and all those little moments that pass between them.

I watch the show to see Martin perched on the edge of Danny's desk. I watch the show to see Danny lean into Martin's space and confess his addiction to alcohol. I watch the show to catalogue every touch. I watch the show to memorize every look, and to feel my heart swell every time they're in a room together.

Danny and Martin aren't just two pretty boys who would look good fucking each other. They have actual chemistry. They flirt. They touch. They banter. They eyefuck. I've never, not once in my ten years of fandom, found a pairing this believable, this real, this, there really are no words. They are perfection.

And okay, this probably hasn't helped you learn exactly who Danny and Martin are, and why they're so absolutely perfect together. So, this is where I get a little more technical and share some background.

The Show:

On the whole, Without a Trace is really just your standard crime drama. The formula is fairly predictable; someone goes missing, the team searches for them, throw in a red herring or two, and their missing person is found. The one thing that WaT is fairly good at is giving you traces of the character's backgrounds. They do it subtly, so that you're not overwhelmed, but enough that you care. It also gives us fic writers a lot to work with.

Which brings us to our characters:

Martin Fitzgerald began the series as the rookie. He'd just transferred to the team from White Collar Crimes in Seattle. We learn right off the bat that daddy dearest is the Deputy Director for the Bureau, which explains so many of Martin's issues. It also sets up quite a lot of interesting tension between Danny and Martin as they feel each other out. Danny, as you'll see, isn't a big fan of Martin getting a free ride off his name.

Martin's got a bit of a hero complex, okay, a complete hero complex. It leads him to do stupid things, like chase after suspects on his own, tackle people, and wrestle guns out of suspect's hands.

The boy obviously has issues. At first glance, he comes across as the straight laced member of the team. He's got kind of this dorky, clueless school boy thing going on. This of course changes as we get to know a little bit more about Martin. He's got this edge to him that seems to come out of nowhere, but you can easily imagine it has everything to do with wanting to get out from under his father's shadow.

At times, he can be quite unstable, in fact, I have a feeling there's a breakdown somewhere in Martin's future. That being said, he's dependable, reliable, smart as hell and really proves himself to be an asset to the team. Sure, he screws up, but he always faces the music, even when he doesn't like the punishment.

Let's face it, Danny Taylor is just hot. He bleeds sex. He smirks and flirts and has no concept of personal space. He's constantly touching Martin and smiling at Martin and leaning into Martin's space. Hell, Danny is the reason Danny/Martin works. It's pretty obvious, right from the beginning, that he'd gladly tear Martin's suit off and fuck him against a wall.

Don't believe me? Ask Enrique Murciano, the actor who plays Danny. Fortunately for us, Enrique is slash friendly, and has suggested on several occasions that he'd love to see something play out between Martin and his character. Yeah, we really love Enrique.

Danny's actually a lot more than just sex on legs and, although we tend to forget that sometimes, he's very good at reminding us. A recovering alcoholic whose parents died when he was a kid, he spent his youth growing up in foster care, fighting on the streets and getting into all sorts of trouble. He's still street savvy and the team uses that to their advantage.

Eventually he cleaned up his act and found himself at the Bureau. He's an amazing agent, with incredible instinct and insight into some of the seedier places they're forced to visit. He's also incredibly compassionate and is the only male character on the show to openly cry. Cases involving kids hit him the hardest and your heart just bleeds right along next to his. Danny also has this incredible ability to put everyone around him at ease. He's beyond charming.

And did I mention living, breathing sex? Cause yeah, guh.

The (sub)Text:

If you talk to most Danny/Martin slashers out there, and ask what episode converted them, they'll tell you Silent Partner. Before that there was a lot of posturing, a lot of territory marking, and a lot of ruffled feathers. Silent Partner marks this subtle shift in their relationship. They head out to a foreign city on a case, just the two of them and discover that, yes, they can work together. More than that, they work surprisingly well together. It helps that it's accompanied by a lot of touching, a lot of flirting and a lot of innuendo.

Over the course of season one, the boys get closer as each episode passes. They begin joking around in the office, spending a lot of time staring at one another and just in general forming a friendship. Sure, they have their fights, but their fights are half the fun and when they make up, proposals are involved. I am of course referring to the make up scene in Are You Now or Have You Ever Been:

The department's under OPR investigation and Martin's on his way to tell off the investigator.

"Good luck, man," Danny says, watching Martin walk by his desk.

"Thanks," Martin replies, not getting in another step before Danny interrupts him.

"Martin... when this is all over, and you and I are looking for our next gig, I just want you to know that, I... I think we make a hell of a team," Danny practically stutters.

"Doing what? Selling shoes?" Martin asks, smiling softly over at Danny.

"Shoes, boots, pumps, whatever," Danny replies, grinning back.

"Sounds good to me," Martin replies before turning around to leave.

Danny watches him go, a soft smile playing across his face.

The nice thing about the pairing is that you're pretty much guaranteed to get at least one scene an episode. It can be something really simple, like Danny bringing Martin fast food, or Martin offering to get Danny a coffee. And at times, it can be really complicated, like Martin stumbling for words when he sees Danny's red rimmed eyes or the soft looks that pass between them when a case ends well.

This behaviour continues into season two, including cute little scenes like Danny asking Martin if he's done time and making the internationally recognized sign for 'tie me up and fuck me hard'. They're not all playful, though. On the odd occasion they can be quite serious, hinting at problems and confessing all their darkest secrets. As far as we know, Martin's the only person Danny's told about his drinking problem.

I could go on, but we really would be here all day. It's so hard to pinpoint all the subtext/text, because there's just so damn much of it. Perhaps a better way to demonstrate would be to show them in action. And so I give you...

Photographic Evidence


This first picture should say it all, I mean, come on, co-workers don't sit that close, and they certainly don't stare at each other like that.



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Look, they're reading porn together. Isn't that just the cutest thing ever?



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More eyefucking, because really, if they don't eyefuck at least six times an episode, I have to check to make sure I'm watching the right show.



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They take coffee breaks together.



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They have the most amazing arguments, which always involve a lot of touching.



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They walk on the beach together. Dude, if that's not gay and in love, I don't know what is.



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Then, of course, there's the gazing.




Need more? Why not:








Now, if that doesn't convince you, maybe we should start talking about fanfiction.

The absolute best part of this pairing, aside from there being lots of canonical evidence to work with, is the fact that they're not just about sex. Don't get me wrong, the sex is amazing and hot and very orgasm worthy, but they have substance. There is this potential for an actual relationship, this knowledge that they can bring completion into each other's lives and it's, well, beautiful.

They're amazing to write, because taken alone, they're both compelling lead characters with tons of issues. But taken together, they're this force, it's just all encompassing and completely overwhelming and they literally make your knees weak.

There's sex and angst and humour and fluff and darkness, all rolled into these two fictional characters that are just such a delight to put onto paper. Words cannot express just how incredibly perfect they are for one another.

Or perhaps words can, so let's rec some fic.

The "Just" series and the "Keeping" trilogy by Perpetual Motion and Julian was one of the first series I read. Set early on in season one, it doesn't exactly follow canon, but it's still a delightful read. Funny and light, it's definitely a good starting place.

Just Danny
Keeping Counsel
Just Friends
Just Sex
Keeping Tabs
Just Martin
Keeping Honest
Just Them

Touch, by Alethia is one of those must read fics. It's the perfect introduction to Danny and Martin's relationship. It shows exactly the way it all started, and where it all led.

Just Smile and Nod, by Caroline Crane is one of those fics that makes a bad situation better. I'd actually recommend all her fics, but we'll stick to this one because, unfortunately for us, the powers that be seem bound and bent and forcing a little love triangle between Samantha, Jack, and Martin. We of course want nothing to do with this, which is why this fic is amazing. It gives us a Martin/Sam friendship and a Danny/Martin ship. Now that's my kind of show.

Smile, by Carleton is one of those stories that'll just make you smile. It's adorable and hot and completely encompasses exactly who Danny and Martin are and why they're so perfect together.

Cocaine, by Elina is another amazing story. It's about addiction, and Danny and Martin's relationship can completely be seen that way. That first taste that keeps them coming back for more and yeah, just yeah.

A Game of Moments, by Whitelight is such a wonderful story. It parallels canon and almost dances around this inevitable relationship as it unfolds. It's really worth reading, maybe even twice.

Cross Up, by Veronica is another one of those stories that just leaves you with a smile on your face. It takes place immediately after the episode Clare de Lune and Veronica has this incredible ability to tell a story from Martin's point of view but actually get inside Danny's head. It's definitely worth a read.

Until, by callmecayce is a beautiful story that touches on just how stubborn Danny and Martin can be. It follows them through casual sex and into something more, and she handles the transition with a flare unlike any other.

Under Every Star, by Dirty Diana. This is one of those fics I wish I'd written. It's wingfic, so it may not work for everyone, but the imagery is stunning and her prose left me breathless.

Foursquare, by Julianlee is another one of those fics that makes a bad situation better. I admit, I love the concept of Martin and Sam as friends. Julianlee pulls this off perfectly with this playful, fun story.

At First Glance, by Melanie. Set in an alternate universe, this story explores the development of a relationship between our boys without having to worry about the sometimes bothersome canon. It's adorable and really quite brilliant.

Hold Your Breath a Little Longer, by Goldatamera is another one of those stories I wish I'd written. Powerfully moving, this story will leave you numb for days. I openly wept while reading this story. I really don't have words for how amazing it was. It's one of those stories that makes fanfiction worth reading.

I fell in love with Benediction by Fifteenways the second I read it. It's set in an alternative universe and follows Danny and Martin through a chance meeting, a blooming friendship and finally a relationship. It's quite simply a wonderful read.

A River Bends, by, well, me. Now, normally I wouldn't rec my own fic, but let's face it, I probably have at least four stories to everyone else's one. What can I say, I'm obsessive. This isn't my favourite story, but it's certainly my most popular.

There is of course tons of other amazing fics out there, and I could really be here all day pointing you to them. Best starting place, Pretty FBI Boys. It's got fic, graphics, vids, clips of the show, screencaps, episode summaries, you name it, it's there.

Actually, while I'm at it, some non fic favourites:


By the very talented Djuna.


By the lovely Nadia.

Icons, by Ash

If you're looking for music vids, I've made several, all of which can be downloaded here, although, Weakened State is my own personal favourite.

I'm sure I could go on, but if you're not convinced yet, you're probably not a slasher and I'm not going to convert you. Or maybe I have, I know Danny and Martin converted me. They are, by far, the most plausible slash pairing I have ever seen. It's like finding water in the desert and, apparently, I was thirsty.

Neko, 2004

Comments

[eledhwenlin]

Lovely essay.

[nekosmuse.livejournal.com]

Thanks.

[spren-cious.livejournal.com]

You know how I feel about this essay. Wonderful and so thorough.

And if those images aren't enough evidence of at least Danny's crush on Martin, then I throw up my hands and just give up! *g*

I love them so much.

Thanks, sweetie.

[nekosmuse.livejournal.com]

Danny really does have a crush on Martin, doesn't he? I almost feel bad for him at times, having to deal with Martin's insanity. But yeah, good things come to those who wait.

[ellieptical.livejournal.com]

great essay, i have to say if i wasn't already a convert i would be now. just one stupid question, where does enrique say he'd like to see what would happen between him and martin? i'm probably being really dumb, sorry.

[nekosmuse.livejournal.com]

In an interview he gave once, I can't remember which one, it was sometime between season one and two. He said something along the lines of wanting to get in between Sam and Martin, and when asked to clarify, he said Danny thought of Sam like a sister. Then, in a second interview, he said something along the lines of playing up the chemistry between Danny and Martin.

[ashism.livejournal.com]

Much much love for this. I think I just might have to make a lot more icons from those caps.

[nekosmuse.livejournal.com]

The caps were already up on Pretty FBI Boys, there's really tons and tons of them. But let me know if you do more and I'll add them to your page.

[starfish1295.livejournal.com]

Fabulous essay!

If I wasn't already a Danny/Martin fan then this would certainly get me interested. You've put into word exactly why these two are perfect for each other and just why they were the men to make my only slash pairing.

thank you!

[nekosmuse.livejournal.com]

And thank you, I'm so glad they came across.

[inalasahl]

Great essay, it really captures the ship.

[nekosmuse.livejournal.com]

Thanks.

[susan217.livejournal.com]

Dig the essay. They are so in love. :)

[nekosmuse.livejournal.com]

Yes, yes they are.

[planbee.livejournal.com]

Very fantastic. And it's so true.

You almost lost your job during the start of your obsession? Do tell, please?

[nekosmuse.livejournal.com]

Well, I just neglected to go in for several days. And then when I did go in, I was too busy squeeing to do any work. And technically, they didn't say anything, but that's not the point.

[wynterhawk.livejournal.com]

OH, this was great! I don't watch the show, but I could be converted just with the essay alone! *g*

[nekosmuse.livejournal.com]

Oh good, more converts. ;) Thanks, they are actually quite lovely, very squee worthy.

[alethialia.livejournal.com]

If you talk to most Danny/Martin slashers out there, and ask what episode converted them, they'll tell you Silent Partner.

It's so true! I fell out of my chair. And this was the ep that made me start writing porn. Because you can't see it and not think of all the amazing sex they must have been having. Aww, I'm getting all nostalgic now.

I love this essay because it gets back to the heart of why we love them, of what we loved about them from S1. And next to that, well, S2 is fucking depressing. But I'm not thinking about that because S1 was True and Pure. Lovely job.

[nekosmuse.livejournal.com]

Season two had it's moments, and to be honest, if it wasn't for the whole Sam b/s, season two would have been really, really good. They totally shot themselves in the foot there. But yes, comparatively, season one is very, very shiny. I want to live there forever and ever and ever. My hope? After all they've run this storyline into the ground, Sam's going to hate Martin, Jack's going to hate Martin, Vivian's not going to care and all he's going to have left is Danny. And even though Danny will be pissed, he loves Martin too much not to forgive him. So season four will also be shiny, mark my words.

[ruggerdavey.livejournal.com]

I think you dd a great job with this - talking about yourself, the characters, the subtext - it really made a well-rounded srgument for Danny/Martin.

[nekosmuse.livejournal.com]

I figured I'd make it personal, it kind of explains why *I* ship them, you know? But yeah, thanks.

[true-enough.livejournal.com]

Amazing essay. I'm catching the tail end of season 2 from the reruns and a lot of those episodes are playing up the Sam/Martin ship. I don't really mind because it'll provide a lot of drama for Martin when she inevitably dumps him (you can't manufacture feelings that aren't really there) and hopefully put an end to the Sam/Martin push. Kind of like, Go ahead, get it out of your system but who's really watching out for you?

Thanks for providing so many details about the characters. And the pictures - guh! I get along great with my co-workers but I don't look at them like that. C'mon Martin, give in to the eye-fucking.

Can't wait to finally see season 1 when it comes out next week. I'm going to annoy my neighbors with all the squeeing.

[nekosmuse.livejournal.com]

That's pretty much it, it just upsets me because 1) there is no chemistry there so it's not believable and 2) I like Sam. I don't want Sam to be made out as the office slut, you know? And that's exactly what they're doing to her character.

And word. I'm very friendly with my coworkers, but I certainly don't stare at them. Poor Martin, he's so far in the closet, he really doesn't have a clue. And season one rocks.

[elucidate-this.livejournal.com]

yanno i can honestly say that this pairing never occurred to me when i watched the show.

but the instant i saw the pairing listed here i had a DUH moment. of course they want each other! of course they'd be great together! of course!

lovely essay.

[nekosmuse.livejournal.com]

Oh good, I'm so glad I could help pimp the love that is Danny and Martin. Really they're just so, guh, pretty.

[dancingongraves.livejournal.com]

Yes. Oh my God, yes. You've just put into words exactly what makes this pairing so incredibly damn perfect. The eyefucks, the sitting-too-close, that chemistry. The show's writers really should face up to the fact that Sam and Martin have no romantic chemistry whatsoever while Danny and Martin are totally on fire. I'm in the process of writing an insanely long D/M fic with one of my best friends and this essay really does explain just why they're such a fucking amazing pairing. Gah. Thank you for that.

Also, I... really did not know that Enrique Murciano said that. Hee. What an amazing guy.

Sorry about the incoherent comment - reading wonderful essays do that to me. :D

[nekosmuse.livejournal.com]

I'm guessing you liked? ;) Thanks, that's totally how I feel about them. Sam and Martin, dead fish. Danny and Martin, blazing forest fire. And it's true, they come on screen and my living room catches on fire. It's incredibly intense.

And ooh, long D/M fic, I'm very excited about that. You will post it up in wat_slash when you're done, won't you?

[ninkasa.livejournal.com]

I have to say. I am not in the WaT fandom. And if I were a fan of any pairing at all, it would be Sam/Martin. And maybe Jack/Danny (although, that might be the "Jack" and "Daniel" thing from SG, carrying over).

I didn't even know this pairing existed.

However, now, I need to go back and re-watch *every* episode of the last two seasons in order to see these scenes.

Now I am intrigued and must go find out more.

Thanks for that.

[nekosmuse.livejournal.com]

See, I'm about as anti Sam/Martin as you get, so I'm probably a bad person to talk to. The very thought of them together makes my skin crawl. I'm also a little protective of my ships, so yeah. Plus. Danny/Jack is very father/son, in my mind, at that's something that really squicks me. I'm not a big fan of pairings that aren't complete equals.

But yes, Danny and Martin do indeed exist, and really, I think they're going to end up being the main love story of the series. Here's my reasoning.

TPTB have already said the Sam/Martin is just a plot device to get Sam/Jack together. It's what they're building towards and what the entire intent has been all along. So knowing this, we can assume Sam/Martin won't last. This will mean, after Sam fucks Martin over, leaving him broken, things are going to be tense between Sam and Martin. Jack is of course going to hate Martin for touching his girl. Vivian couldn't care less about any of this, so the only person Martin's going to be left with is Danny. Now Danny, he's a little pissed because let's face it, he's had a crush on Martin since day one. So he's going to make Martin work for it, but in the end, he's just so smitten that he can't help but give in.

So, while Sam and Jack have gotten back together, playing your usual het couple, Martin and Danny are going to get closer and closer, one day just waking up and click, right in front of their eyes. Or at least, that's how I see it. And I have *never* shipped a pairing that hasn't ended up together, so I have faith. They are my religion, I believe in them more strongly than I have ever believed in anything.

So I do hope you go back and watch, and I do hope you see the love. Because more Danny/Martin fans is fuel for the fire, and eventually not even network television can withstand the will of the fans. (plus I am planning a hostile takeover, so some day I'll own the network and control what we see) *g*

[stareyednight.livejournal.com]

Awesome essay, Neko. It really shows off the fandom and makes us all remember when we first started to believe.

[nekosmuse.livejournal.com]

Actually, writing this totally renewed my love for the boys. ::sigh::

[fivil.livejournal.com]

Amazing.

I started watching WaT when it replaced C.S.I.'s timeslot in my country and found it an okay show to watch. I think the episode that got me hooked just might've been Silent Partner, as I remember it had Danny and Martin working together and it looked like one of them was really annoyed by the other and other characters commented that they just might kill each other if they have to work together on this case, but then it worked out well. All this made me ship them.

Then I stumbled upon an WaT-icon on LJ and through that user's userinfo I found some fanfiction communities so I immediately began searching for fics with my favourite pairing, but I couldn't find anything. So I moped and thought maybe no one else had seen the potential in the pairing and gave up.

So you can imagine my excitement when I read this essay. All that fic you recced! All those screencaps!

I'm quite surprised at the risk you took by buying a domain and setting it up. Shows you had a lot of faith in the pairing and a lot of faith that other people would love it as much as you and more fic would be written if there was a good pairing archive for it. Glad it all turned out so well.

I have to go read all that fic now. Great post!

[nekosmuse.livejournal.com]

Thanks.

That's exactly how it happened for me. There was all this animosity and then just like that, they were like the best of friends. I'm pretty sure sex was involved in the transition. ;)

Ah, see, it took a while to get a D/M community up and running. Mostly because while people saw the pairing, they weren't writing them, per say. I know it was about this time last year when I opened Pretty FBI Boys and it was the first site dedicated to Danny and Martin.

But glad I could help, because fic is such a wonderful thing and there really is tons of amazing Danny/Martin stories out there now.

And I've never shipped a pairing that hasn't ended up together, so I tend to trust my instincts. Plus, I wanted fic and the best way to encourage people to write fic was to give them a place to archive it. So my reasons were entirely selfish. *g*

[powernthepowder.livejournal.com]

Wow...Thank you! I am now in love with Danny Martin...and all it took was two videos and a very well written essay!

[nekosmuse.livejournal.com]

Glad to be of service. Welcome to the fandom. *g*

[regann]

This is a lovely essay. I admit that my curiousity for the pairing was piqued because I have a friend who hates slash and hates this pairing in particular. But seeing as how I am a good slash fangirl, I had to come see what all the fuss is about. And there is fuss indeed-y! XD

The caps were great and very helpful. And did "eyefucking" start with this pairing? Because, if it didn't, it should have. Wow. (And I so want to appropiate it for a few of my slashy fandoms! XD)

Again, great essay.

[nekosmuse.livejournal.com]

I have a friend who hates slash and hates this pairing in particular

Really? Wow. I've never met anyone who *hated* this pairing before.

I'm pretty sure it must have, because I've never known a pairing to eyefuck more than these two. They're just so... perfect together. It's like they just can't stop watching each other. Anyway, so glad you enjoyed, and here's hoping you can convert that friend of yours.

[llamainvasion.livejournal.com]

Just after the WaT first season was released on DVD, I said to myself "I'm gonna buy that" you know, check out what the show was all about, cause it seemed interesting, and I've always liked Eric Close, but then I kinda forgot about it. I recently stumbled upon it again, and bought it on a whim, and then had me a two.day WaT marathon. <.< I knew about the Danny/Martin pairing, but wasn't really interested at first - but then was (so cliched, but so true) like many others won over by Silent Partner. (And it should have been predictable, considering I definitely have a type, but I actually thought it'd be Martin Fitzgerald who would captivate me, probably because it's Eric Close who plays him, but I now also have a complete obsession with Danny. Should have seen that coming. *tsk, tsk*)

Now I spend my days fuming because my country doesn't show WaT and there are no season 2 or 3 DVDs, so sadly, my knowledge of WaT stops, so far, with season 1, and dude... I blame YOU for this pining I'm doing, to see more eps. :p Your essay is not only incredibly well-written, but you write holyshitwtfomg good fic, and your essay included a lot of key moments from season 2 and onward, which poor slobs like me will never get to see unless the producers wise up and make more DVDs... <.

[nekosmuse.livejournal.com]

Silent Partner wins everyone over. How could it not? Plus, you know, Danny? Pretty. *points to icon*

And have you tried wat_media? They usually take requests for episodes. I don't think they've release either season 2 or season 3 dvds yet, and I have no idea whether they're even planning it.

Anyway, sorry to have tempted you, except not really, because everyone should be converted to the pretty that is these boys. *g*

[tigriswolf]

Well, if I hadn't already placed a hold on season 1 at the library, this would convince me to do it. Why didn't anyone ever tell me about this show?

[eleanordarling.livejournal.com]

thanks, this was a great manifesto. if i weren't a danny/martin fangirl before reading this, i would be one now :) as you mentioned, they have amazing chemistry and they even look great together (utter hotness) (as an aside, i love how danny dresses - very snazzy ^^ martin, on the other hand, ... fortunately, his less than stellar fashion sense jives with his earnest, awkward, poor-little-rich-boy persona). i love every scene that they occupy together. granted, i'm fairly new to this fandom (i've only watched the first season and a few other random episodes), but i've fallen hard and am eternally thankful for the fanfic recs. [i wish seasons three through five were out on dvd...]

[bella-fox.livejournal.com]

I know this old, but I'm seeing it for the first time. Thanks for this essay -- it states what I know to be true so perfectly.

[shortsweetsoul.livejournal.com]

Wow, okay. This is a few years old, I know, but I just found it, and wow. SO TRUE. These guys were actually my first non-canon pairing ever. :) This essay is perfect.

How thrilling is it when the actors themselves are slash-friendly! It warms my heart. :P

[(Anonymous)]

Yes , I agree . Martin and Danny are great together.
My question is : is Eric slash- friendly ? I think that Enrique yes but Eric I don´t know .

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Love the essey, although most of the ficlinks are dead by now.