Nick & June + I love you(s)

The Handmaid's Tale

Fanfic Resurrection

Okay, so I feel like I am finally feeling this little tingle of wanting to return to fanfiction and to finish some of my stories. I haven't done what I usually do to get fully back into the mood, which is to skim a whole fic and then open the drafts of the rest of it to start typing. I figured, this time - since I have several stories in various stages of progress - I would see if anyone else has a particular fic they are really wanting to see finished first.

Here are my current, unfinished stories in the Osblaine (Nick Blaine/June Osborne of The Handmaid's Tale) fandom:

D R I V E After the events of the season 4 finale, Nick makes the most difficult decision of his life in an attempt to protect June and save Hannah.

This fic has about 6 chapters left to finish the story. I have a sequel planned, but it doesn't really need to be done right after the original is completed.

Mysterious Bruises After a series of tragedies, June and Nick cross paths in Boston. (June/Nick fake dating AU. Gilead does not exist.)

This fic has about 4 chapters left to finish the story.

H A U N T E D When a mysterious serial killer tries to murder June on Halloween, Nick curses himself to an alternate reality to save her, knowing he will forget her. (Nick & June meet in a distant future. Gilead does not exist.)

This fic has 1 chapter left to finish the story, but it's been a tough one and will be long.

S T A Y This is a bed sharing college AU. The plan is to write each chapter in only one sitting with basically no editing. It'll be shorter than my other fics.

This fic has about 3-4 chapters left to finish the story. I only ever posted one chapter, intending for it to be the beginning of a series of reference stories, based on my favorite fics in the two other fandoms I've been a part of over the years - Harry Potter and The X-Files.

Where You Are While touring Europe on a journalism internship, June Osborne meets Nick Blaine, the driver hired to chauffeur her group for the summer.

This is a super fluffy AU with maybe as many as 10-12 more chapters. The outline for this one is a lot more vague, so it's harder for me to know how long it will go.

S A V I O R When June learns of Nick's imprisonment, she puts together a plan to get him out of Gilead once and for all. Post-season 5.

This fic has about 5-7 chapters left to finish the story.

nick + june || there are good men everywhere

i hope you all enjoy it! (a marathon is forthcoming)

RB for the largest sample size this site has ever seen. it's time to put an end to this.

now, considering the fact that a werewolf made this poll, I suspect this poll might be slightly biased with the viewers of this poll

no i want people to get it as far away from me as possible so it gets a fair chance all around, so rb and keep it pushing

That anon's husband is definitely a keeper! I have had that exact same thought MANY times!

I'm returning to a Nick and June vid that I've had in my drafts for a while and at the time, I don't think I adequately articulated how much of a meltdown I had over this moment

because the longing and the angst and the tension is so palpable? And because Nick is actively fighting against his instinct to kiss her. to physically demonstrate his matter-of-fact "I love you" from a few seconds before? And because June was holding her breath, waiting for that physical demonstration and Nick successfully stopping himself leaves her flustered and dazed and disappointed? And because in season 1 when he didn't stop himself from kissing her before she went to Fred and she whispers "it only makes it worse" they at least had the catharsis of their consensual, mutual passion but here they have to go without it?

Honestly, I find it one of their most romantic moments.

nick + june || hello

Finally finished the first vid of my Osblaine marathon. Hope you like it!

This post is less about how Nick is more effective than Luke and more a reiteration each of their attitudes. Luke has this overwhelming need to be the traditional protector, to be the man, to be the reason June is safe, to be her hero whereas Nick has always approached his protection of June as helping her to survive, as doing everything in his power to support her, as letting her know she has someone who is at least trying to keep her safe, but she is centred not his own ego.

I'm done with the playlist for the Nick & June AU story I've been working on for almost 2 YEARS.

It feels like a part of my life is coming to a close in the most amazing way. Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who has followed this story - read, reviewed, sent me the kindest comments about enjoying it - it has truly meant the world to me to be a part of this amazing community that's just BURSTING full of unbelievably talented folks who feel the feels together for this honestly legendary couple. I can't say enough good things about my experience with all y'all.

In a week or so, the final 2 chapters of this fic should be posted, and I'll be done with a NOVEL of Osblaine. I love you all so much.

I love you. I love you. I love you.

Special thanks to @benofie for recommending the final song - a hauntingly beautiful Wonderwall cover - for my final chapter of the fic. xx

j smith cameron saying there was a scene where gerri asks roman if he's okay at logan's funeral......... im killing myself

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▫️ Today, we have the amazing opportunity to chat with Michael Derrah, who draws all the incredible storyboards for The Handmaid’s Tale. We talked to Derrah about his passion for all things artistic, his sudden and fascinating journey from a friend’s couch to drawing storyboards for Game of Thrones, and ultimately to finding a home in the art department of The Handmaid’s Tale. Join us as we imbibe lots of caffeine (some more shameful than others) and chat about a wide range of topics from Handmaids to Comic Cons to traveling.

▪️ And find Derrah on Instagram @derrah to check out his original artwork for The Handmaid’s Tale as well as Star Trek Origins, Saw Spiral, both It movies, Game of Thrones and more! And after you’ve fallen in love with his drawings there, go look for his graphic novel, Our War, which you can purchase on CredibleThreatPress.com.

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First episode is up!!

Max Minghella and Elisabeth Moss at THE HANDMAID’S TALE Season 5 Premiere

This baby is gorgeous and looks so much more like Nick 😍