Conviction (due South story)

Fraser/Vecchio Fanfiction
Title:	Conviction
Author(s):	china shop
Date(s):	30 January 2006
Length:	5,469 words (32k)
Genre:	slash
Fandom:	due South
External Links:	Conviction at AO3 Conviction at China Shop's website
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Conviction is a Due South Fraser/Vecchio story by china shop.

Author's summary: "Ray was forced to admit that not only did he have a type that included guys but, even worse, he had the same taste in guys as his little sister Frannie."

Reactions and Reviews

Fantastic Ray voice in this one. China_shop builds steadily from pre-show through canon, using a few key moments to meld her story into the show's timeline - including one scene that I think is the slashiest thing the show ever did, in terms of sheer emotion and reaction - creating a very believable first time that I loved. Ray's internal progression felt dead-on to me all the way through.

The story of Ray's growing love for Fraser, complicated by Ray's background and, of course, Frannie. The premise of this story is simple, but it's very, very well done. Ray's internal monologue is spot-on and his gradual acceptance of his feelings is both believable and potent. A very satisfying fic.

Why this must be read: Because it's china_shop, for one thing. If you need more than that, how about because this story takes a few key moments in canon and weaves a gorgeous tapestry around them, pulling together all the complicated threads of Vecchio's feelings for Fraser in a wry, occasionally heart-wrenching, and completely satisfying way. China_shop's Vecchio POV is outstanding, and her understanding of the character is even better—this fic contains one of the best summations I've ever read of Vecchio's relationship with Fraser in S1. And it's funny, and sweet, and clever, and there's fabulous Frannie, and I've probably read this a dozen times and I smile and ache and swoon every time. If you haven't read it, you owe it to yourself.