"Friday" Complete Table of Contents

[girlpire]

Title: Friday
Author: girlpire
Rating: NC17
Pairing: Angel/Spike (Spangel)
Disclaimer: This story is based on the "Angel" series, with which I am not affiliated in any way. Joss Whedon is my master, etc.
Distribution: Please no. kthnxbye. :)
Summary: What would you do if there were no tomorrow?
Author's Notes: This story was written for spring_spangel, 2007. Notes and warnings specific to each chapter are posted in the chapters themselves.




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"Experience isn't interesting until it begins to repeat itself. In fact, till it does that, it hardly is experience."
- Elizabeth Bowen

"What we do today, right now, will have an accumulated effect on all our tomorrows."
- Alexandra Stoddard

"What if there is no tomorrow? There wasn't one today."
- Groundhog Day

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[Part 1 on LJ]
In which Spike falls in love, and Angel has a very long day.
[Part 1/9 on AO3]: The Long Day



[Part 2 on LJ]
In which a cure is found for vampire headaches.
[Part 2/9 on AO3]: Blood and Water



[Part 3 on LJ]
In which a dream is remembered.
[Part 3/9 on AO3]: Message in a Bottle



[Part 4A on LJ]
In which there is Tennyson and a choice to be made, and Angel fails to wear pink.
[Part 4/9 on AO3]: Lucky for You, I'm Easy

[Part 4B on LJ]
In which both Fred and Wesley provide refreshments.
[Part 5/9 on Ao3]: Try Not to Remember This



[Part 5A flocked]
In which Wesley doesn't wake up.
[Part 6/9 unlocked on AO3]: Self-Important, Holier-Than-Thou, CEO-of-Hell, Richer-Than-God, My-Sire-Can-Beat-Up-Your-Sire, Caveman Hero Parade

[Part 5B flocked]
In which Angel's forehead is normal-sized.
[Part 7/9 unlocked on AO3]: Vampire Kissing Practice

[Part 5C flocked]
In which Angel finally finds the words.
[Part 8/9 unlocked on AO3]: Some Kind of Hero

[Part 5D: The End flocked]
In which things that are supposed to happen happen.
[Part 9/9 unlocked on AO3]: Today is Friday.

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[Friday DVD Extras: Deleted Scenes with Commentary]
In which the author explains herself. Sort of.

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"girlpire writes with such sincerity and truth to character that it is impossible not to fall in love with this fic. Spike reaches out to Angel through the ties of time and their relationship evolves from hate to tenderness in the space of a single day lived many times. Spike's journey of discovery and his determination to get through to Angel is both heartbreaking and inspiring. The unique plot coupled with the wonderful intricacies of the Spike/Angel relationship present both an insight into their past and a new perspective on their future. Words escape me when I try to describe the impact that his fiction had upon me however I would urge you to read it for yourself and experience the wonder of a truly magnficient tale and crazy talented writer."


"Wow. Oh, you want more? This is an intricate love story that weaves its way into your brain and doesn't want to leave. It's one of those stories where you are dying to know what happens next but you just don't want it to end. It's not the most original idea but it's done in such a way that it never feels old or borrowed at all. A lovely read."

Incredible digital drawing of a scene from part one by [Biscaynian]

Comments

[youbegoodbaby.livejournal.com]

Do you make icons of your manips? If so... do you have them somewhere? I was just searching and wondering. Let me know would ya? Thank you in advanced

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[girlpire.livejournal.com]

i have before (like this one) but i don't share them because i'm extremely over-possessive. heh. but thanks for asking. :)

Wow! Seriously, Wow!

[murielle.livejournal.com]

This is what I posted in my rec of your fic ... and I mean every single word.

" ... Saturday night, just before I was thinking of heading off to bed I thought I'd have a little read, see what I thought, you know. Didn't want to commit, besides, bedtime.

I read the first part. Couldn't stop reading. It has taken me until just a few minutes ago to finish the fic. ( I'm a slow reader, a plodder, and also had to figure out how to enlarge the print because I find reading on the computer uncomfortable.) But I'm seriously thinking I may have stumbled upon the perfect fic.

The first part was the most seductive read I've ever experienced. girlpire drew me in, over and over again, deeper and deeper (you'll understand when you read it.) I laughed out loud! I sobbed. Get that, it's important. I sobbed. Not sniffles, eyes tearing-up, but gut wrenching sobs, snotty, heartbroken end-of -the-line sobs. I honestly can't remember the last time a fic affected me this way.

The skill of this writer is mind-boggling! Her characters are spot-on, her voices ring as clearly as Joss wrote, as clearly as the actors spoke. I lack the ability to praise this fic fully, partly because I just don't have the skill and partly because I'm still in stuns-ville, I haven't quite disengaged from the fic.

So, this is a rec, a huge big SERIOUSLY! You've GOT! To Read This! Rec."

Re: Wow! Seriously, Wow!

[girlpire.livejournal.com]

oh, thank you so much! i am thrilled that you liked my story enough to rec it - and what a beautiful rec that is!

"friday" was by far the most difficult story for me to write (it took me several months) so i am more proud of it than any of my other fics... and it makes me so happy when someone feels moved by my work. especially moved enough to cry!

i checked out your original rec post and read the comments to it, and at first i was disappointed by what sp23 said... but then i saw that even she began to read and enjoy "friday," and that makes me even happier.

thank you again for the wonderful rec. :)

Re: Wow! Seriously, Wow!

[murielle.livejournal.com]

You are very welcome for the rec and the well deserved praise.

Truthfully, your story touched me very deeply. It's one of the most beautiful love stories I've ever read.

[shadow1290.livejournal.com]

I want to read this SO much!!!!! I've heard so many good things but when i go to read, it says 'access denied'! Please, please, PLEASE let me read it!!!

please? *whimpers pathetically*

[girlpire.livejournal.com]

Hi, I know it's been literally years since you left this comment, but I was updating the post and wanted you to know that this is available now. :)

[6miray6.livejournal.com]

How I can read Friday?

[girlpire.livejournal.com]

The links are working now! Sorry it took so long for me to respond. :)

[fierysuzaku.livejournal.com]

is there any way i can read this one :(

[girlpire.livejournal.com]

Hey, I just updated the links. Sorry it took so long to respond to your comment! Hopefully there's still some interest. :)

[cf52rn.livejournal.com]

Hello, i would love to be able to read the rest of this fic but it saysaccess denied from chap 5 onwards

[girlpire.livejournal.com]

Hi, I know it's been a while since you left this comment, but I wanted to let you know that the story is currently being re-uploaded with the links to unlocked chapters. Hoping you might still be interested. :)

[panics-self.livejournal.com]

I too would love to finish! I read Friday years ago and I periodically check about twice a year since it's been Flocked to see if I would be able to read it. I was so happy when I clicked and was able to read your story once again! I sped read all 1-4b and was so sad when I couldn't click on 5A! I still remember the ending and the ambiguity of Angel feeling uncertain of why he kills the demon in the alley, but knowing somehow that he doesn't want anything to happen to Spike, and how you know, as a reader, their relationship will just develop more and more from that point! Oh! I love stories like that!! The build up to a future that's not written by the author but in the reader's mind because the author did such a great job of constructing the world and the voices of the characters!! oh now I'm just geeking out about your story. Anyway I loved every moment of reading it the first time and part-way reading it the second time!! Your work is vital to the Angel/Spike fandom even after all this time.

[girlpire.livejournal.com]

This is such a kind comment. Thank you so much! I wanted to let you know that the story is being uploaded publicly chapter by chapter on AO3. It's now available through the first part that you weren't able to access and should be finished within the next two weeks. The links are here on this post. Hope you're still interested! :)