Bill/Frank Week 2025

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Here is a list of all the fics for Bill/Frank week 2025. I can't say enough about how happy I was to participate in this event. If you have fics or art you still want to contribute, please do so. There's no need to worry that it's no longer during the challenge. Just link this page @billfrankweek25 or add bill frank week 2025 to the tags, and I'll reblog it.

Here also is the link to the AO3 collection.

Day 1: Firsts/Small gestures

Love's Wounds Unseen by @bumblepony - Bill has a gift for Frank, and some feelings are shared.

Day 2: Decisions

Love Will Abide by @bumblepony - Bill and Frank are getting to know each other, both intimately and emotionally. - Mature

Day 3: AU

There's No One at My Side by @bumblepony - Bill's a ranch owner in Black Creek. Frank is a ranch hand down on his luck who stumbles onto his land. Things progress from there.

Day 4: Injury/Sick Day

Boyfriend Boyfriend by @paigegonerogue - Ellie's got some questions for Frank about him and Bill, and maybe they're a little about her as well.

I'll Love You Til My Lungs Give Out by @messitydepressity - Bill’s got a cold and Frank grapples with his terminal illness while caring for the big ole pain in the ass.

Take Things in Stride by @bumblepony - Ellie gets to watch a meteor shower with her dads, but first they have a conversation about Frank's illness.

Day 5: Misunderstanding/Guilt

Time Washes Clean by @bumblepony - Bill and Frank's big day.

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An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

I forgot that I needed to share this here too.

Summary:

Bill's a ranch owner in Black Creek. Frank is a ranch hand down on his luck who stumbles onto his land. Things progress from there.

Set in the Tin Star Universe created by Arien here on AO3.

The song ends, and Frank pushes the screen door open, steping into the pregnant silence that follows. Bill looks up at his approach, his eyes like two turquoise stones, softly glittering in the fading light. The painful longing in his gaze hits Frank like a physical blow. "Reckon you're missin' your wife." He states softly. Bill shakes his head, looks down at the ground, and leans his instrument against the house. "Nah, I don't," "So who's the girl then? The girl you're singin' about." Frank asks, already knowing. "Ain't no girl." "I know." He reaches out before he can think too long on it and rests his hand on Bill's curled shoulder.

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What Dreams May Come

Bill and Frank in my final story, Time Washes Clean, for Bill & Frank week 2025. It was created by the wonderful @hansoeii, and I won't lie, I totally got teary-eyed when I saw it completed. They did such an amazing job executing my vision.

Two beautiful old men on their wedding day, dancing into their dreams.

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Bill/Frank Week 2025 - Day Five - Misunderstanding/Guilt

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Summary:

"What do you think your mother's doing right now?" Bill hums, thinking, "Probably complaining about the catering with your father." He laughs, leans his head on Bill's shoulder. "What about your mother?" Bill asks. "Oh, she's flirting with the lead singer of the band. I can see her over by the edge of the stage telling him how good he looks in his leather pants." "He's wearing leather pants?" Bill tries to angle them so he can catch a peek. "Mmm hmm, black." "Christ." Bill shakes his head and guides them back to the center of the floor. "What did you expect from an 80's cover band?" Bill huffs, but a smile plays at the corner of his mouth. IE: Bill and Frank's big day.

The title comes from the lyrics of "Long Long Time" by Linda Ronstadt.

This one may stretch the prompt just a little, but I had an idea, and it was going to be all angsty with regret and guilt. However, as I was writing, it turned into something else, and I loved where it took me instead. So this is what we have.

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My lil contribution to Bill/Frank Week 2025! Huge thanks to the amazing @bumblepony for setting this all up. You’re the best part of this fandom and I adore you❤️

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

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Bill/Frank Week 2025 - Day Four - Injury/Sick day

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Summary:

“Put that down.”

“If it’s airborne you should wear a mask.”

“Come on, keep walking.”

“And if I start seizing then roll me to the side.”

“Sure thing, dear.”

“You call Joel n' Tess—." Humming noncommittally, he pushes gently on Bill's shoulder, pressing him into their mattress.

He isn't calling anybody and he will be doing none of the above

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Bill’s got a cold and Frank grapples with his terminal illness while caring for the big ole pain in the ass.

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For @bumblepony @billfrankweek25

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Bill/Frank Week 2025 - Day Four - Injury/Sick day

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Summary:

Her dads can be pretty cool sometimes. Most of the time, they're cheesy, frustrating, or embarrassing. But every once in a while, they really pull out all the stops. Tonight her dad's set up the front yard so they can watch a meteor shower. "Really? I can stay up late?" Ellie asks, taking in the large, thick blanket on the ground, a basket full of snacks and drinks, and three camp chairs. "One night only, special showing," Dad says, smiling down at her. "Something like this doesn't happen all the time, it's only right you get to see it." "So fucking cool." She breathes and flops down onto the blanket, starfishing her arms and legs. "I am going to make so many wishes." "Are you now?" Pa gruffs coming out the front door with a tray in his hands. "Save some for us, too, kid." "What do you old geezers have left to wish for anyway? You already got me." IE: Ellie gets to watch a meteor shower with her dads, but first they have a conversation about Frank's illness.

The title comes from the lyrics of "Long Long Time" by Linda Ronstadt.

TW: Talk of ALS and what it can entail, not graphic.

This story is set in my Growing Up With My Two Dads universe, where Ellie is raised by Bill and Frank.

The only thing you need to know ahead of time is that a few weeks before this story happened, Frank fell, which clued him into the fact that his illness was progressing and that Marlene has found a way for Ellie to go to Fedra Officer school which is safer then normal orphan Fedra school and will allow Ellie to be with kids her own age and Riley most of all.

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Making a Wish

This picture was created by the extremely talented @petitcroc and complements the story I am publishing for Day 4 - Injury/Sick Day of Bill and Frank Week 2025.

It's set in my Growing Up With My Two Dads universe, where Ellie is raised by Bill and Frank.

I am so pleased with how this came out. Being able to see all of them together, and the stars that Ellie loves so much in one image, was masterfully done. I hope you all love it, and I hope you enjoy the story that goes along with it.

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Bill/Frank Week 2025 - Day Three - AU

Summary:

Bill's a ranch owner in Black Creek. Frank is a ranch hand down on his luck who stumbles onto his land. Things progress from there. Set in the Tin Star Universe created by @hypnotisedfireflies Bill raises his rifle, gestures to the east, "Black Creek's that fuckin' way." The man raises his hands in a placating manner, "I'm mighty hungry, haven't eaten in near on two days." He chuffs nervously, "Don't sound like a long time, does it? Reckon it feels long though." Exasperated Bill gestures more aggressively, "I'm lettin' you go, so git." "Now look here, can't we just be civil. First, name's Frank-" "Well, you listen here, Frank. If'n I feed you, then every other layabout you talk to 'bout it, is gonna come round here lookin' for a free meal, an' I ain't no charity."

The title comes from the lyrics of "Long Long Time" by Linda Ronstadt.

Thank you, Arien, for letting me dip into your wonderfully lush world for this story. For everyone who hasn't already read it, I highly recommend you start with The Legend of Charro. It's amazing!

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Reporting for duty as a reader/art appreciator! Thanks for the Bill and Frank love!

Thank you for being awesome! I hope you enjoy the rest of the Bill and Frank art and fic we have in store this week.

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Paying Attention to the Little Things

I commissioned this picture in honor of Bill and Frank Week 2025. I wanted something that focused on the little moments they had together, something quiet and sweet, and it's exactly what I got.

Thank you, @kenobiwanx, for this amazing piece. It is more than I could have ever hoped for.

If you're looking for more Bill and Frank Week content, including more art commissions and fanfiction, you can find it at @billfrankweek25.

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Bill/Frank Week 2025 - Day Two - Decisions

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Summary:

The question that sits over them like a looming storm is, how long exactly is a few more days? Frank's idea of a few more days might be very different from Bill's. They really should have a discussion about it, but at the moment, Bill's mouth is a little busy, so Frank's not too sure how well he'll be able to keep up his side of the conversation. IE: Bill and Frank are getting to know each other, both intimately and emotionally.

The title also comes from the lyrics of "Long Long Time" by Linda Ronstadt. Let's be real, all the titles for this week are coming from this song; somehow, they all just worked.

This story does have smutty goodness, let the middle-aged men fuck.

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Bill/Frank Week 2025 - Day One - Firsts/Small Gestures

Summary:

"Bill… how did you know?" The man in question shifts his hands from his hips to his back pockets, his eyes cut across the small room of art supplies he's assembled before them. "Saw you looking at the easel in the Donahue house a couple of days ago." "But I was just looking at it, it doesn't mean I wanted to use it. How did you know?" Bill shrugs, "I know want when I see it." IE: Bill has a gift for Frank, and some feelings are shared.

The title comes from the lyrics of "Long Long Time" by Linda Ronstadt. I know it's not super original, but it really does fit them so well.

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Bill & Frank Art

This is a commission I've had for a while by the extremely talented @illusioncanthurtme--art. It's one of my favorite pieces for these two.

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you were my purpose

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Wip Wednesday Thursday

Day 4 - Injury/Sick day

Some of my Ellie is raised by Bill and Frank AU.

Love this little family.

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This is the blog for Bill/Frank Week 2025! Taking place September 1st-5th, 2025. This week is for more than just writers; artists can also join in. The more, the merrier.

The prompts are as follows.

Sep 1st: Firsts/Small gestures

Sep 2nd: Decisions

Sep 3rd: AU

Sep 4th: Injury/Sick day

Sep 5th: Misunderstanding/Guilt

I am very excited about this week, this pair means a lot to me. I started my foray into the fanfiction world because of Bill and Frank's story. I can't wait to see all the amazing stories and art that people decided to share for these two.

If you share your work here on Tumblr, please link @billfrankweek25 or tag Bill Frank Week 2025, and I will share it here.

If you're sharing your works on AO3, I have created a collection under the name Bill_Frank_Week_2025, so if you would like to, you can add them there.

Thanks again. I will be posting here with any updates I have, and I can't wait to see you all at the beginning of September.

The title banner of this blog was created by the wonderful @illusioncanthurtme--art, and the art used for the banner for Bill/Frank Week was created by the fantastic @miranhas-art.

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This is coming up next week. I am so excited to share with you the stories I've written and the pictures I've commissioned. I hope everyone is as excited as I am to celebrate this lovely pair. Bill and Frank, you are kings.

Everyone is welcome to participate or just enjoy.