Here goes: compiled in one place, the evidence of my obsession.
Confident Shelagh finds a better way to wake her husband. (Four kettles on the hob!)
Shelagh finds that some days motherhood isn’t always what you planned.
I’m a big fan of the imaginary pair, Frulu. Nonnatuns, you know what I’m talking about. Definitely three kettles.
It all started out with a Twitter pic of the cast with a very special guest star
A response to a Tumblr prompt from Thymefortea: How Patrick or Shelagh brings up the subject of wanting to have a baby soon after the wedding. Bonus points if their discussion turns into a more intimate “discussion” while on honeymoon.
As Timothy learns how to walk without his braces, he and his family learn how to move forward.
Another Tumblr prompt, this one a thank you to On the Right Road for finding a favorite fanvid of mine. Loved writing this one!
Before they were a family, they needed to make a start. This fic goes way back to a moment soon after the first Christmas special.
Some pre-Wedding Turnadette fluff. The life of a nun is far different from the life of a wife, in many ways. Shelagh worries about one of those ways. But she’s not thinking what you might think she is…Two or three kettles. Not sure, it’s been a while since I lit the stove.
Patrick’s birthday brings up some tender feelings… Three kettles.
Bliss: A Hammock in the Garden
This is a response to a prompt by CTMSundays. A sequel to Tiptoes, it’s what happens when Patrick introduces Shelagh to the joys of a hammock. BTW, the before and after garden shows up in Catching His Breath.
With that porcelain skin, you just know Patrick likes to make his new bride blush.
At the Square Dance, the newly clothes-conscious Patrick make a prediction about our favorite Nonnatun handyman.
Building Up Through the Cracks
Shelagh struggles with her own sense of loss after her diagnosis, and where she fits in with her family
Inspired by @ILoveMushyStuff on Tumblr and a blouse worn by Shelagh in s8e3, this bit of fluff is sort of a…seduction in reverse.
An exploration of Patrick’s thoughts as he learns to understand love. A companion piece to “Trying To Hear God.”
After Angela decides to contribute to the decorating, Shelagh takes charge.
From a prompt by MissOuiser on Tumblr.
Newly married, Patrick and Shelagh set about getting the new surgery ready for patients, with an unexpected moment.
She didn’t let him speak when she should have…
The four Turners join in the Christmas festivities with the Nonnatus family.
Angela isn’t walking yet, and Shelagh is starting to worry. Perhaps it’s time for Christmas magic to help?
Christmas Trees and Mushy Stuff
A prompt from CeliacGirl on Tumblr helped me get a bit of writing in before Christmas. With her baby in her arms, Shelagh considers the blessings of the season.
As usual, Shelagh finds a way to support Patrick in a time of need.
Angela’s window, the wind and an embarrassed Timothy.
Courting Shelagh
Suddenly, Patrick and Shelagh just were, but every couple needs a chance to have that special time to get to know each other. With a little push from Timothy, Patrick sets out to win his lady.
A kettle-y fic concerned with a particular obsession of mine, one which Shelagh may share…
When Patrick keeps losing his cufflinks, Shelagh comes up with a plan. Two kettles (but probably more appear after the story is over…)
First fic inspired by the Tumblr artwork of GreetingsDr. Really, check out her stuff.
After they make a start, again…
A little steamy, but totally PG. Sorry. 😉 Three kettles.
What was in those letters? This one makes me sigh. Plus, it’s how I became friends with TurnadetteFanGirl.
This one came about as I started to teach My Girl to drive. I completely sympathize with poor Doctor Turner.
Patrick struggles to accept Shelagh’s decision about her labor.
This little ficlet continues after a fan-favorite scene in episode 5.4. Patrick and Shelagh are such a strong partnership, and its lovely to see how they help each other.
A continuation of “Knit Together.” A 3 1/2 kettle sequel if you will, wherein Shelagh is encouraged by the effect of the Jumper of Love.
A small moment during s7e3 that made me think there could be a little extra something going on. It involves a dapper new wardrobe, a knowing look and a blushing Shelagh.
Patrick takes an autumn walk in the park with Angela.
This one, along with several others, was inspired by the artwork of a fellow Tumblr Nonnatun, GreetingsDr. Check out her blog!
Life has thrown Shelagh and Patrick a curve ball. (sorry for the baseball reference)
Angela is growing up.
The original plan for this was a few one-shots, but it took on a mind of its own, and soon I was in a full-blown, eighteen chapter character study.
There’s a sweet little moment in Chapter that’s inspired by artwork by SincerelyRobinK. Check out her Tumblr blog!
The title sort of speaks for itself. It’s a funny battle between parents–whose name is said first. My monkeys were all smart enough to say mine first. They know what’s what.
The Fit and Proper Use of a Swivel Chair
Patrick loves his swivel chair, but Shelagh doesn’t approve. What’s a bloke to do?
A brief hiatus during the hiatus from Turnadette to feature Peter Noakes, the romantic policeman. This was part of a challenge to write a different character.
Patrick assumes the role of Alexander the Great as he puzzles his way into bliss.
Completely A/U. Shelagh and Patrick learn life has even more surprises in store for them.
The Heart Wants What he Heart Wants
Based on a tiny moment from a preview of S4E2, Patrick and Shelagh discuss a forbidden subject.
2015 Hiatus Production Pic Challenge
Serving as Rockbird86‘s locum whilst (UK) she’s away for a bit…
Patrick is due a haircut
A little Easter Fun
Little Angela no more…
Because every Girl needs a shoe fairy… (high fluff warning)
This fic is set at the end of Series 4 Episode 5. Patrick has begun his recovery from his near-breakdown, and Shelagh has found resources within she hadn’t known existed.
I’m going to give this a Three Kettle rating, primarily because of the story’s setting (a bath), However, I think the kettles better reflect a level of intimacy rather than steam, which I think is actually kind of hot.
Shelagh begins to heal after her diagnosis.
Hundred Word Challenge
A response to a Tumblr challenge to write fics in exactly 100 words.
The Hundred Word Challenge, 2015 Edition
Year two of the Tumblr challenge to write fics in exactly 100 words.
This time, I’ve written “Making a Connection” and “A Particular Blessing.”
How Many Days Until the Wedding
The countdown begins…
One evening, Shelagh asks for clarification from Patrick. Who knew Fred could cause such consternation?
Just a wee bit on the steamy side… Three kettles.
During their engagement, Shelagh and Patrick enjoy a night at the cinema.
In Silence
Patrick must come to terms with the effects of that awful adoption interview. A companion piece to The Thing That Matters. From a prompt by LABexperiment on Tumblr.
After Teddy’s birth, Shelagh begins to wonder if she is focussing too much on motherhood and not enough on marriage. A compnion piece to Encouraged in Love.
In the evening, in the time before the wedding…
Sister Bernadette begins to notice that all is not as she expected it to be.
Patrick seems to be hiding something from Shelagh.
A missing moment from the 2017 Christmas Special. Shelagh learns that she’s started to take one aspect of her marriage for granted and takes steps to rectify it. “Encouraged in Love” is the kettley sequel.
Angela makes a connection with someone from her past.
Love is a Glittery Christmas Ornament
From a prompt by MissOuiser on Tumblr. Patrick plays with glue.
Can Shelagh convince Patrick it’s time for a new car?
Full disclosure: I’m not a man, I’m not even a boy (see what I did there?). So I may not be fully qualified here.
How Timothy and Patrick find their way to a new family.
Maybe Not Handwriting Exercises
A little Shelagh sass, inspired by Tumblr Nonnatun, GreetingsDr. Check out her blog!
A Mission of Hope
A team of nurses and medics reach out to a small mission hospital in South Africa.
Chapter One A letter arrives
Chapter Two Shelagh takes matters into her own hands.
Chapter Three Patrick learns of the plan.
Chapter Four Shelagh and Patrick must form a team.
Chapter Five Planes, trains and Giraffes
Chapter Six Fasten your seatbelts
Chapter Seven A Handsome Woman
Chapter Eight Monkey business
Chapter Nine Getting to Work
Chapter Ten A Threat appears
Chapter Eleven Raising hope
Chapter Twelve A rainy night can fix anything
Chapter Thirteen Shelagh asserts herself.
Chapter Fourteen Stepping into a challenge
Chapter Fifteen Will a new water heater steam up the mission?
Chapter Sixteen Dr. Myra learns something
Chapter Seventeen The Mission suffers a setback
Chapter Eighteen A quiet moment in the nighttime leads Patrick to an understanding
Chapter Nineteen The village begins to accept the team
Chapter Twenty Outreach at a settlement
Chapter Twenty-One Patrick has some doubts
Chapter Twenty-Two The Monkey Girl and the Woman with Magic Hands
Chapter Twenty-Three How a vuvuzela saved the day
Chapter Twenty-Four Wherein Yellowbird Writes a Gratuitous Cricket Scene
Chapter Twenty-Five A final African sunset
Cynthia comes to terms with Shelagh and Patrick’s engagement.
A seriously ridiculous piece of self-promotion. But who am I to say Sister Julienne shouldn’t have a pet name for her favorite?
Remember when we called her baby Turnadette?
Thanks to HTMcG and Twitter we learned a bit early.
Wherein Patrick gets a black eye, and Shelagh gets…
This is my second ever fic, and you can see the depths of my madness even then.
Patrick should learn to pay attention…
This was my very first fic, EVER.
Shelagh and Patrick find there is always more to learn about each other. Inspired by tidbits from Dr. Turner’s Casebook, by Stephen McGann.
This one was the very first prompt challenge for me on Tumblr, I think. The exchange went like this: Anonymous said: Prompt: Patrick buying Shelagh’s engagement ring. BWAHAHA! You’ll never sleep.
The Paper Anniversary
As their first anniversary approaches, Shelagh and Patrick learn love is not enough. Marriage is hard work.
Happy wife, happy life…
And Shelagh learns to put her stamp on something, too.
That Trixie is a bad influence.
Shelagh needs some help in accepting her new life as a wife. Three kettles, definitely.
A second chance at the family holiday was an excellent idea, especially if Shelagh buys more new dresses!
Patrick lives out a childhood dream. (And I get to write about a grown-up one)
Well, the night of the Great Tent Disaster had to have some kind of payoff, didn’t it? With that giggle????
Turners at the beach!
What to do during naptime?
The Sixty Minute CtM Challenge
That poor gold sofa has such a sad tale.
Sister Julienne and Sister Evangelina discuss the announcement of Shelagh’s engagement.
Nurse Gilbert is seconded to the London, and deals with a difficult Matron, a rugby team and a flood.
Shelagh Goes to the Ball
Shelagh and Patrick go with Tim to his first formal ball. More artwork by the talented GreetingsDr.
Part Two a little kettle-y. Two and a half, perhaps.
Shelagh surprises Patrick. Again, artwork by GreetingsDr. And you can tell Shelagh’s still a newlywed. She’s going to tell Patrick “how right he had been.”
Amatuer.
Timothy learns that there are some unexpected side effects of his father marrying Shelagh.
A little moment of Christmas wonder during Shelagh and Patrick’s firs married holiday.
The Tale of the Guard’s Armour, or Patrick Tells a Story
Bedtime at the Turner’s, and Angela asks for Patrick’s “Misty Road” story.
There comes a time in every father’s life when he has to face certain questions…
Inspired by an anonymous prompt on CtMficpromts.
A visit from the MiL can be stressful. But what about when it’s the former MiL? Inspired by a prompt from SincerelyRobinK.
Things change after Angela joins the family, and Timothy might be having a bit of trouble.
Inspired, Shelagh makes plans for the garden.
The Thing That Matters
Between that awful interview with Mrs. Litchcroft and their reconciliation, we’re given only a handful of short scenes with very little dialogue. Here’s my take on that difficult time. A companion piece to In Silence.
Trying to Hear God
Sister Bernadette struggles with her faith as she decides the path she must take. A companion piece to “Catching His Breath.”
Chapter 1 Doubt
Chapter 2 Confusion
Chapter 3 Guilt
Chapter 4 Honesty
A newly engaged Patrick and Shelagh accompany Fred and the Cubs on an excursion to the Royal Observatory. Warning: astronomic accuracy has been sacrificed in the name of love.
Shelagh ponders whether bottle-feeding will inhibit her bond with Angela.
Early in their marring, Shelagh is still learning about herself. Two kettles. Shelagh’s still shy.
A joint effort between Rockbird86 and me!
Shelagh can’t sleep as she awaits the results of her pregnancy test.
Timothy’s recovery in the hospital brings parallels as he learns to walk a second time.
Patrick decides it’s time to move on.
Shelagh asks Patrick when he fell in love.
Then Patrick asks her back… Ooh. Three kettles.
Now grown, Timothy returns home to talk with his Dad about courage and love. Is there something specific on the young man’s mind?
Writing Her Own Rules
Shelagh is thrilled to be mother to Timothy and Angela, but she’s also a highly qualified nurse and midwife. How will she reconcile her desire to be everything to everyone?
My Little Yellowbird 