Debbie's Stories

"I'm from New Jersey and have been a fan of the show since the first day it premiered. My favorite characters are Kid and Lou; yes, I'm a true kidette.
It would sound like I'm really obsessed with the show if you hear that my kids are named Rachel and Billy but honestly, it's just coincidence."

Single Stories

That's what Teaspoon sets out to do when he has to turn six boys who think they're all grown up into Express riders.

Jimmy and Cody try to figure out how Kid knew Lou's secret before anyone else.
Episode Reference: Set after "Bad Blood"

The Path Back to the Living

Kid deals with his experiences in the labor camp.
Episode Reference: Set after "Hard Times"

Smiles, Curls and Everything Nice... My Foot!

Kid's childhood friend comes to visit but Lou's the only one who doesn't think she's all she's made up to be.

What Matters Most

A wayward Jimmy returns home and gets some news that sets his priorities straight.

It's Such a Beautiful Day

How do the riders react to a rainy day interrupting their usual schedule of the day? And how Cody reacts to their reactions!!

Under Wraps

A humorous little story about Lou being caught in an awkward and embarrassing situation and Jimmy being more than willing to lend her a helping hand.

A Greeting to End All Greetings

Lou has a surprise for Kid; Kid has a surprise for Lou. Doesn't sound like a problem, unless you consider that Lou's suprise isn't meant to be shared with anyone other than her husband!

When Does a House Become a Home

Lou struggles to spearate the past from the present and move on with her new life as wife and mother-to-be.
Sequel to the 6th Anniversary Contest story "Heading Home"

Reality Check

A night alone with the boys proves to be an awakening experience for Kid as he realizes for the first time that he really doesn't know anything about Lou.

Multiple Chapter Stories

To Keep A Promise

The Express has ended and before Kid and Lou can begin their new life together, Kid and Jimmy try to fix the wedge that drove them to part on bad terms. The result is a race against time and the elements as each tries against all odds to keep the promises they made to Lou.

Series

Family

In the Family Way

(A/U story) Five months ago, Lou disappeared on a trip to St. Joe. The riders discover her being held by Wicks and find out a secret from her past. They then set out to rescue her and bring her home. There's a big surprise in store for them when it's revealed that Lou is expecting, but who's baby is it?

Forever Family

Kid and Lou are enjoying their expanding family when someone from Kid's past shows up causing him to back away from those he loves.

Coauthored

Haunting Winds

With The Round Robin Writers
A mysterious storm threatens the peace in Sweetwater.

Topic 2: Where's the Beef?
Topic 4: Stake Out
Topic 7: He Was a Brother
Topic 8: Coming Around Full Circle
Topic 10: A Watchful Eye
Topic 12: Turned Upside Down
Topic 13: Remorse
Topic 14: Needed
Topic 15: A Friendly Gesture
Topic 16: How About a Cold One?
Topic 17: The Shopping Trip
Topic 19: This Can't Be Happening
Topic 20: Just Name It and It's Yours

Topic 25: Just a Taste
Topic 26: Burying the Past
Topic 28: The Welcome Party
Topic 29: Don't Look Back
Topic 30: Filling the Void
Topic 32: Making a Move
Topic 33: The Interrogation
Topic 36: All Is Calm, All Is Bright
Topic 39: Unspoken Risks
Topic 40: The Pull
Topic 42: What the Eye Sees
Topic 45: Family Man
Topic 48: It Had to Be Me

Topic 52: One of the Boys
Topic 54: Worth Your While
Topic 56: Plain Not Fancy
Topic 57: It's a Start
Topic 59: Who's Chasing Who Now?
Topic 60: Consequences
Topic 60: Problems
Topic 60: Anything Less
Topic 66: In Muddy Water
Topic 72: Taking Charge
Topic 73: One Order of Distraction Coming Up!
Topic 80: One Little Favor

Reunions

The Real Lou McCloud

2004 Jimmy tries to deal with the news he's just found out, that Lou is really Louise. As he sorts through his feelings, she reveals her secret to the other riders and awaits their reaction.
Episode reference: "Bad Blood"

Summer Stewing

2007 Lou tries to play a joke on Kid in form of payment for him being insensitive and ignoring her needs but the tables get turned on her instead.

Challenges

Throw Down

More than a Number

From Nikole
Kid has the worst case of over protectiveness ever driving everyone including Lou up the wall, but are his concerns unfounded?

General

Shut Up and Kiss Me

7 Deadly Sins: Lust
Kid has a dilemma and her name is Louise McCloud. Now the other boys just need to convince him it's a good kind of problem to have to deal with.

Family Sticks Together

Adoption
It's been a week since Kid and Lou got married and each member of the Express family is looking for a reason to bond them together forever, despite all the trials as of late..

Cleanse Me

Head2Head Song Fic...song: "Holy Water" by Big & Rich
A young Lou is looking for help to wash away the fears of the past, to let her get past what has happened and start living again.

Contests

Anniversaries

Five Years Ago Today

5th: Five
The day Lou's been dreading has come but maybe this year she'll be able to get through it better, with a little help from a friend.

Heading Home

6th: Move
Kid tries to explain to a reluctant Lou why they need to move away from Rock Creek and begin their own life together at the old station, thanks to a gift they've just received.

How to Catch a Bride

7th: Luck of the Draw
Sweetwater's banker is getting married but his mail order bride is missing from the stage when it arrives. It's up to Sam Cain to follow the clues and find out her whereabouts.

General

The Lady and the Gentleman Robber

Legal Eagles
Sam Cain hires the riders to help him catch a stagecoach robber who poses as a passenger; the man's one weakness: women. Thus, enters Lou into the plan.

Once in a Lifetime Love

Lyrical Inspirations...song: "Once in a Lifetime Love" by Alan Jackson
After Doritha's death, Lou realizes Kid is the person she is meant to spend the rest of her
life with and always has been. She just has to tell him.