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47Coming Home
A one-shot that isn't really a one-shot (see the writer's note) written for the June challenge 'Home'. (Soundtracked by 'the 1' and 'exile' by Taylor Swift.) UPDATE: To be continued...Madam Secretary, T, English, words: 3k+, favs: 6, follows: 11, 8/17, Elizabeth M., Henry M.
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Of Promises and Omens
One-shot written for the August fanfic challenge.Madam Secretary, T, English, Angst, words: 5k+, favs: 8, follows: 5, 8/7, Elizabeth M., Henry M.
34If Tomorrow Starts Without Me »
AU. Set towards the end of S5. (Abandoned for now, so only one chapter I'm afraid.) Warning: Might make your 2020 worse.Madam Secretary, T, English, Angst & Drama, chapters: 2, words: 11k+, favs: 5, follows: 13, updated: 7/27 published: 7/25, Elizabeth M., Henry M., Jason M., Will A.
21 Someone New
Pre-show one-shot. Inspired by the February challenge and the phrase 'in at the deep end', but now has no mention of deep ends. Or water. Apart from the odd figure of speech… Anyways, enjoy!Madam Secretary, T, English, words: 10k+, favs: 13, follows: 6, 5/15, Elizabeth M., Henry M.
167 The Marks They Leave Behind »
Henry/Elizabeth. Set in college. Inspired by one of the S6 stills.Madam Secretary, T, English, Angst & Romance, chapters: 13, words: 49k+, favs: 29, follows: 36, updated: 5/9 published: 4/14, Elizabeth M., Henry M.
951 Ripple Effect »
Lunch with Will was only meant to take an hour. Brother and sister. Nice and normal. "But that's not us, right?" (Set after S4.)Madam Secretary, T, English, Drama, chapters: 90, words: 410k+, favs: 52, follows: 52, updated: 12/21/2019 published: 9/21/2019, Elizabeth M., Henry M., Stephanie M./Stevie, Russell Jackson
20 Dirty Laundry
On broken promises, regret and dirty laundry. Attempt at a one-shot, as discussed on Twitter. (There wasn't a 'Depressing AF' option on the genre list, so I opted for 'Angst' instead.)Madam Secretary, K+, English, Angst, words: 1k+, favs: 3, follows: 1, 12/4/2019, Elizabeth M., Henry M.
53 Bluebird Down »
"Secretary McCord, we invite you to join us. Come alone. You have one hour. Fail to show up and the first hostage will be shot." When the State Department is seized and her staff taken hostage, Elizabeth must risk everything in order to save them. But will she make it out alive? (Post S4.)Madam Secretary, T, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 13, words: 38k+, favs: 58, follows: 8, 9/26/2018, Elizabeth M., Henry M.
40 London, Summer 1984 »
"I've got nothing to hide." A piece of Elizabeth's past resurfaces, and she's forced to confront memories long since buried. When perception is everything, will she find the strength to face her fears and open up to the nation, but more importantly, to her family?Madam Secretary, T, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 10, words: 30k+, favs: 39, follows: 7, 9/26/2018, Elizabeth M., Henry M.
43 I Would, Wouldn't You? »
"Just because she says nothing, it doesn't mean that she doesn't want to." It wasn't the first time that Elizabeth had been objectified, so why did this comedian's comments cut so deep? On birthdays and grief; respect and shifting attitudes; being more than just a girl and the importance of male allies.Madam Secretary, T, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 7, words: 25k+, favs: 37, follows: 10, 9/26/2018, Elizabeth M., Henry M., Jason M.
46 A Game of Optics »
Post-S4. 'Will President Dalton endorse such behaviour' Every picture tells a story. But what happens when that story is a lie? Images surface of Henry with another woman, but will Elizabeth believe that he hasn't had an affair? And will she be able to prove his innocence when everyone else has already condemned him? There is no truth in politics; it's all just a game of optics.Madam Secretary, T, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 10, words: 33k+, favs: 26, follows: 8, 7/13/2018, Elizabeth M., Henry M.
64 When the Light Goes Out »
'And in a heartbeat, Will was thirteen years old again, opening the front door of the car, his mother's face a grimace as she gasped her final breaths. Only it wasn't his mother, not this time. It was Lizzie.' Post-S4. When Elizabeth is shot before she can announce her run for the presidency, survival is only the first step. Will she open up before her light goes out?Madam Secretary, T, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 19, words: 54k+, favs: 61, follows: 14, 7/8/2018, Elizabeth M., Henry M.
17 Dear Henry
When a letter that Elizabeth wrote during Henry's time in active service resurfaces years later, it causes friction in their relationship. Characters: Henry, Elizabeth, Will.Madam Secretary, T, English, Drama & Family, words: 5k+, favs: 26, follows: 5, 6/3/2018, [Elizabeth M., Henry M.]
14 Representation
With tensions rising between Elizabeth and Henry, and rumours of Elizabeth hiring a divorce lawyer, the children make the only reasonable assumption.Madam Secretary, K+, English, Drama & Romance, words: 5k+, favs: 24, follows: 4, 12/18/2017, [Elizabeth M., Henry M.] Alison M., Jason M.
10 Finding Resolution
Post Season 2 Episode 23 "Vartius" - Henry and Elizabeth address some of the challenges that they have faced in their relationship throughout this season. Short, hopefully fluffy.Madam Secretary, T, English, Romance & Drama, words: 2k+, favs: 18, follows: 6, 10/22/2016, Elizabeth M., Henry M.
