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the professionals fan fiction

date: 27 Jul 2008

The Professional is one of the oldest fandoms around, and as such I discovered it long before I got to watch a single episode of the show. Its fans were far less flighty than today when everyone changes fandoms at the drop of a hat, and put far more love and effort into their work than what we're used to these days. The resulting stories were involved and very sustaining for the readers, plus tended to cover a variety of AUs. Handsome, aloof Bodie invited introspective pieces in which the authors pierced his emotional armor and made him realize that he felt far more than simple friendship for his partner, and more emotional Doyle was often written as suffering through periods of unrequited love until his partner finally managed to catch a clue. The obvious friendship between the two of them and the difference between their personalities were more than enough to cover a multitude of sins, e.g. far-fetched plots, racial prejudices and the fact that Lewis Collins who portrayed Bodie had only a very limited amount of facial expressions. Thankfully, the whole series has been released on DVD and is finally available beyond the UK for anyone eager to watch Bodie decked out in polonecks and Doyle in the skintight jeans of his.

The stories are sorted by author and are most likely a mix of gen, possibly even het, and of course slash (of various pairings). Each story is clearly labeled as to its content and rating. Please abide by these criteria and only read what you're comfortable with/allowed to access. I will not be responsible if you don't.
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The main pairing on this page is
Raymond Doyle / William Bodie.

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Stories

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Dorinda

e-mail: dorinda@thechicagoloop.net Website: Dorinda's bare bones page livejournal: dorinda

Title: Festival of Lights Story Length: ~ 25 KB Series: none Rating: PG-13 Category: Slash Warnings: none Pairing: Raymond Doyle / William Bodie Time Frame: Mid-Series not specified Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama Recommended: 23 May 2000 Summary: A helpless Cowley watches his best team trying to defuse a bomb, and as the countdown inevitably counts down to zero, Bodie and Doyle can't hide their feelings any longer. Review: Short, sweet, kind of understated. Cowley is portrayed a bit more understanding than I see his character, but as a Christmas fic, this is perfect.

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Elessar

e-mail: none Archived at: The Circuit Archive, The Hatstand

Title: Answered Prayers Story Length: ~ 36 KB Series: none Rating: PG-13 Category: Slash Warnings: none Pairing: Raymond Doyle / William Bodie Time Frame: Post-Season 1 AU Genres: Action/Adventure, AU, First Time Recommended: 23 May 2000 Summary: George Cowley watches Christmas 1978 to 1980 go by - and becomes witness to Bodie finally opening up to someone.

Title: Music of the Heart Story Length: ~ 145 KB Series: none Rating: NC-17 Category: Slash Warnings: none Pairing: Raymond Doyle / William Bodie Time Frame: Pre-Series to Season 4, then AU Genres: AU, Character Study, Drama Recommended: 19 Nov 2000 Summary: Post-"Involvement", Bodie and Doyle start a relationship and are forced to find another employment when they're kicked off CI5. It's not until years later that they find out Cowley's true reason.

Title: Neon Nights Story Length: ~ 86 KB Series: none Rating: NC-17 Category: Slash Warnings: none Pairing: Raymond Doyle / William Bodie Time Frame: Post-Series Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama Recommended: 19 Nov 2000 Summary: Bodie can't accept Doyle being set up as a scapegoat in one of Cowley's schemes and takes it upon himself to help him escape - no matter the cost.

Review: Elessar writes AU-stories that leave you gasping for breath and longing for more. She knows both Bodie and Doyle; her characterizations are dead-on accurate, and she still manages to bring across the love they share, no matter what happens, and often has them facing a formidable opponent in the person of a triple-thinking Cowley. I can whole-heartedly recommend anything she's ever written.

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Ellis Ward

e-mail: amaruq@comcast.net Archived at: The Circuit Archive, The Hatstand

Title: The Return Story Length: ~ 219 KB Series: none Rating: NC-17 Category: Slash Warnings: none Pairing: Raymond Doyle / William Bodie Time Frame: Mid-Series not specified Genres: Action/Adventure, Angst, Drama, First Time, Friendship Recommended: 23 May 2000 Summary: Ray Doyle quit CI5 after his partner was kidnapped and believed dead. Until one day Cowley appears on his doorstep, bringing wonderful news and an utterly exhausted visitor. But what has happened to Bodie? Review: This is certainly the Pros slash story I've re-read the most often. Its sweetness leaves me speechless every time. Doyle's agony over loosing Bodie, the miracle of his return, and the events that transpire afterwards - they're all depicted so tangibly that it feels like the reader experiences Bodie and Doyle's emotions with them. Ellis' Bodie has been turned inside out, is vulnerable and heartbreaking beautiful in his trust, and Doyle has also been shattered wide open by the perceived loss of his partner. Unparalleled.

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Jack Reuben Darcy

e-mail: jack_3745@yahoo.com.au Archived at: The Circuit Archive

Title: Saints and Miracles [1], [2], [3] Story Length: ~ 518 KB Series: none Rating: NC-17 Category: Slash Warnings: none Pairing: Raymond Doyle / William Bodie, William Bodie / OMC Time Frame: Post-Season 5 Genres: Action/Adventure, Angst, Drama Recommended: 23 May 2000 Summary: The path to love for Bodie and Doyle is long and fraught with misunderstandings.

Title: The Tangled Web [1], [2] Story Length: ~ 452 KB Series: none Rating: NC-17 Category: Slash Warnings: none Pairing: Raymond Doyle / William Bodie Time Frame: Post-Series Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama, X-over with "The Chief" Recommended: 23 May 2000 Summary: 14 years after leaving CI5, Bodie returns as Controller, still mourning the death of his love, Doyle. Travelling north to meet the country's police Chiefs, he meets Alan Cade and begins a journey with more surprises than he bargained for.

Review: No one does drama and angst like Jack Reuben Darcy. The author is incredibly gifted at setting up situations rife with misunderstandings, heartbreak and despair, and manages to keep the readers glued to their computer screens until the conflicts are resolved. That might be considered a bit excessive at times, but the stories' style and emotional depth are more than sufficient compensation. If you have several hours to spare, then enjoy these. Certainly a must-read.

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Kathy Keegan (aka Mel Keegan, aka Jane, aka Madelaine Ingram)

e-mail: none Website: Mel Keegan Online livejournal: melkeegan

Title: Coming Home Story Length: ~ 324 KB Series: none Rating: NC-17 Category: Slash Warnings: borderline non-con, graphic m/m sex, references to past rape Pairing: Raymond Doyle / William Bodie, Raymond Doyle / Murphy, William Bodie / OMC, Raymond Doyle / William Bodie / Murphy Time Frame: Mid-Series not specified Genres: Angst, Character Study, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Threesome Recommended: 23 May 2000 Summary: Ray Doyle breaks up with Bodie to protect his heart and his self-respect. At first, it is only Bodie's pride that is hurt. Review: Also one of the best Pros slash stories ever written. Kathy's Bodie is a careless, egotistical bastard in the beginning. And it takes a lot of suffering on his part until he finally realizes that love is too precious to trample on. I don't usually recommend stories in which there is non-OTP sex, but said sex is a necessary plot device in making Bodie realize how wrong he has been. In short, this story is deliciously angsty and a deep, wonderful glimpse into Bodie's repressed psyche.

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Lezlie Conch (aka Lezlie Shell)

e-mail: none Archived at: The Circuit Archive

Title: Fly on the Wall Story Length: ~ 82 KB Series: none Rating: NC-17 Category: Slash Warnings: none Pairing: Raymond Doyle / William Bodie Time Frame: Mid-Series not specified Genres: Friendship, Humor Recommended: 17 Oct 2007 Summary: Doyle goes undercover as a hooker, and the CI5 agents on surveillance have to pick him up one after the other - much to the hilarity of their co-workers. Review: Lezlie is here a marvel at dialogue. Witty, in character, yet original, it is the banter between Bodie, Murphy and their colleagues that paints all the stages of the inexorable train-wreck that is Murphy's bet carrying Doyle's "seduction" to the extremes. Bodie is swept along with the tide and is just as overwhelmed as his partner when they finally come face-to-face. Add to that an electronic bug that has quickly become inconvenient, and the resulting slapstick will bring tears to your eyes. I've rarely laughed as much upon reading a story as I did during "Fly on the Wall". Don't miss this.

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NN West

e-mail: none Archived at: The Circuit Archive

Title: Sleeping Prince Story Length: ~ 15 KB Series: none Rating: PG-13 Category: Slash Warnings: none Pairing: Raymond Doyle / William Bodie Time Frame: Mid-Series not specified Genres: Angst, Drama, Established Relationship Recommended: 06 Apr 2006 Summary: Just like in the fairy tale - a catatonic Doyle is awakened by Bodie's kiss. Review: Short and sweet - a glimpse into a family life of Doyle's that I wouldn't mind seeing more of.

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PJ

e-mail: none Archived at: The Circuit Archive

Title: Dust and Secrets Story Length: ~ 96 KB Series: none Rating: NC-17 Category: Slash Warnings: references to past rape, violence Pairing: Raymond Doyle / William Bodie Time Frame: Post-Season 5 Genres: Action/Adventure, Supernatural Recommended: 23 May 2000 Summary: During the unofficial visit of an Arabian King, Bodie and Doyle have to organize security with a SAS contingent in Sudeley Castle, Gloucestershire. Soon, they can't shake off the feeling that the stories about the castle's ghost might be true - and the ghost seems to be especially fond of Ray Doyle. Review: I must admit that at first, the author's decision to mix The Professionals with a supernatural storyline threw me for a loop - ghosts and CI5? For real? Surprisingly enough it works, and the ending of the story is simply perfect. Don't miss this.

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Rob

e-mail: none Archived at: The Circuit Archive

Title: On Paper Story Length: ~ 23 KB Series: none Rating: R Category: Slash Warnings: none Pairing: Raymond Doyle / William Bodie Time Frame: Pre-Series Genres: AU, PWP Recommended: 23 May 2000 Summary: Two strangers meet in a gay club and spend the night together. Years later, they meet again after having both been recruited by CI5. Review: What if Bodie and Doyle had met before joining CI5? Rob uses an anonymous encounter to show how Bodie and Doyle became partners despite their wildly different personalities and thus explains why they didn't kill each other during their first week in CI5. Not very likely, true, but this story has an undefinable something that struck a chord with me. Judge for yourselves.

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Links

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information/discussion

The Authorized Guide to The Professionals presented by Dave Matthews is the most extensive and comprehensive reference source for the show. Red Wolf's Professionals Episode Guide Complete episode guide with summaries, quotes and a crosslinked cast list. The Bisto Kids: A Bodie/Doyle "Professionals" Manifesto by Justacat is an essay written to introduce people to the Bodie/Doyle slash pairing. newbieguide: A Guide to The Professionals on LiveJournal by mab_browne @ livejournal is rather short, but lists the main lj communities for this fandom. crack_van: The Professionals: An Overview phantomas @ livejournal, in contrast, has collected a great number of links and gives a synopsis of what the show (and the fandom) are about. Pros Quotes and Sound Files Nell Howell has gone to a lot of trouble and transcribed and recorded off the DVDs a large collection of quotes and .mp3s. CI5 Addict has tons of pictures, wallpapers, scanned articles and magazines etc. Tauna's Slash Den: The Professionals Tauna has collected an amazing amount of DVD screen caps - slash factor included. The Professionals Image Library by Lisa is an easily searchable collection of screen caps. pros_newsletter @ livejournal is a newsletter providing a weekly digest of all things Pros - news, fanfiction, discussion, fan graphics, fan vids, recs, etc. ci5hq @ livejournal CI5 Headquarters is a slash-oriented (but gen/het friendly) rec, discussion and news lj community for The Professionals moderated by Josey and P.R. Zed. [Pros-lit] Mailing List @ Yahoo! groups is where fans of The Professionals can discuss stories, episodes, and everything Pros-related. It is primarily slash, but gen fans are welcome. CI5 Operational Control The show had a sequel decades later called "The New Professionals" about a different set of CI5 agents. Curtis and Keel are not Bodie and Doyle, but their relationship is interesting enough on its own to have resulted in quite a lot of slash fan fiction.

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