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For RB and Aine-Maire, without whom this story would have neither meaning nor life, and without whom my life would have far less meaning. Ta sibh araon i mo chroi go deo. Profoundest thanks to Melissa, whose insight, intelligence, and friendship lit the path. Originally published in Venice Place Chronicles III. “‘Turlan’s Junkque Shop’ was, unfortunately, exactly as Starsky had… -
As Hutch comforts Starsky through a particularly painful night, he re-tells an embarrassing tale from when the Torino was new. “Why?” “Because I wanna hear it.” “But — ” “Look, you asked if there was anything you could do to make me feel better. Right?” “Yes, but I don’t see — ” “Well,” Starsky attempted an expansive gesture with his… -
Nocturnal wanderings on the beach lead to a transcendent experience neither Starsky nor Hutch will ever forget. “Come here,” the voice whispered, as the speaker extended a hand. The blond hadn’t been asleep anyway. Alert at the slightest move his partner made, a solitary sojourn from bed to beach at 2:00 in the morning had certainly not escaped notice. Understanding… -
Plagued by doubt, uncertainty, and dissatisfaction in both his public and private lives, Hutch discovers that the answers to many questions may be closer than he thinks. The setting for this is shortly after the episode, “Ballad For A Blue Lady.” From his perch on the couch, Hutch took full advantage of the opportunity to closely observe his partner… -
Making wise use of their time during a particularly dull stakeout, Starsky shares Fun Turkey Facts with a surprisingly unenthusiastic Hutch. “Turkey,” Starsky said with a sigh. “Was that a statement or should I be offended?” Clearly focused on the challenge of disentangling the clingy plastic wrap enshrouding his turkey sandwich, Hutch didn’t even bother to look up. “I was… -
Plunged into a terrifying place where fear, death, and memory create their own reality, Starsky fights to return to Hutch’s side. Altered perceptions, however, can hamper the search for truth, and some fears resist being put to rest…. This is NOT a death story. A sizable section reads like a death story, parts of it look like a death…