Gallavich things I can't stop thinking about from 10x08:
(Warning: this one's not as happy as the last three)
These adorable dorks wrapping themselves around one another with the biggest fucking smiles in order to go get some "fucking flapjacks."
Mickey taking off and jumping the fence when the cops show up, and Ian literally not even blinking.
The cop apparently knowing they would be there together and for some reason trusting that Ian would be able to coax Mickey to the station.
Mickey's sheer joy when he realizes Paula's dead and won't be able to fuck with them anymore.
Ian's immediate concern over what happened with Paula, and his protective instinct coming out in full force when he misunderstands and thinks Mickey has something to do with it.
Frankly, the entire "I didn't kill her" scene. It was adorable and funny, but there was also that little cloud of concern hovering over them both the whole time. A good balance of comedy with hints at drama to come.
"Little bit you did, though." I don't know why, but Noel's delivery on this fucking line killed me. Mickey's just so fucking nonchalant, while seemingly trying to reassure Ian that he gets it and it's cool, Ian doesn't have to actually say it, and it was just fucking perfect.
Also, "We both know what we know we know that we know" for the same reasons as above.
"Hey. Where you going?" "Wouldn't you like to know." "I-I-I would. I would like to know!" Flustered Ian is so cute, though. And Mickey's confident swagger as he's trying to pretend he's not worried only to go searching for advice because he's worried as fuck.
Ian going to Lip for advice about Mickey because Ian's also worried as fuck.
Ian then going to the cop when Lip's advice doesn't really get him anywhere beyond "lie because you're a Gallagher."
Protective!Ian asking about lawyers because he thinks he'll need to find a damn good one for Mickey—he doesn't want the man he loves going back to prison.
The wheels turning in Ian's head through that whole marriage conversation with Officer Berto.
Mickey going to his father for advice because he is that desperate to protect Ian.
"No, no, no. I'm not running. I need to protect him." Mickey's not afraid for himself. He's afraid for Ian. And my heart is so full it might burst.
"Yeah. Sure thing, Formal." Mickey being all nervous when Ian's a little shifty at the diner.
Ian just fucking blurting out "I think we should get married" all in one single breath all wide eyed and nervous about Mickey's reaction.
Mickey looking all confused but also soft when he says "What?"
Ian insisting again that they should get married, with a bump in confidence.
Mickey's face and shoulders falling a little—and holy fuck, Noel is so good!—when Ian brings up the spousal privilege reasoning.
Ian outright asking Mickey what he's thinking, and Mickey being honest about his hesitation on the reasoning.
"No. We fucking love each other. That's why we're gonna get married." Ian's confidence here. The way he's so sure in his love for Mickey and Mickey's love for him.
"I mean, this is marriage, though, man. It's kind of a big step, don't you think?" Mickey being honest and open about his feelings.
(And side note, anyone else notice the difference in terminology here? Ian's talking about "getting married"—short term, immediate language. Mickey, on the other hand, is talking about "marriage"—long term, future language.)
"I love you. And I trust you." The way Ian's voice is so soft and honest. The way Mickey immediately softens. Ian reaching for Mickey's hand and asking "Do you love and trust me, too?" Fuck, I'm still crying. Ian's openness here is so beautiful.
Mickey's happy little laugh as he takes Ian's hand.
And Mickey's beautiful fucking smile at that same moment.
"Okay. So maybe this decision isn't that hard." I really think Ian believes this here. Ian loves Mickey. Mickey loves Ian. At this moment, I really think it's just as simple as that to Ian.
"Jesus Christ. You proposing to me over fuckin' patty melts?" "Yeah. I guess I am." That little touch of banter. This is so fucking them, though.
Ian asking "So what do you say? You want to fit it in?" with just that little bit of hesitation, but also a smile because he already knows the answer.
Mickey's "Fuck it. I do." I do. I do. I DO.
Ian looking both nervous and so fucking in love with Mickey sitting beside him in the courthouse.
The way Ian just reaches out and guides Mickey into that kiss. He's so gentle and sweet.
The way Mickey starts to reach for Ian. The way he leans into the kiss and chases Ian's lips before finally letting his eyes open.
That soft, sweet little smile Mickey gives Ian. He's so in love and so happy.
Mickey's absolute commitment to marrying Ian. When their names are called a second time, he's up and out of his seat in no time. The fact that he's fucking pissed at Ian, but he doesn't even hesitate to sign that paper. Because Mickey is so fucking truly, madly, deeply in love with Ian that even his anger can't sway him here.
"Is this the only reason you proposed to me?" The hurt in Mickey's eyes. The way he's on the verge of tears.
Ian's immediate response—before Mickey can even finish speaking the words is a firm "No." Because cold feet or no, it's not the only reason.
Ian being honest with Mickey, even with his anger about the fact that yes, the idea of marriage came up for him because of the circumstances. Because Ian desperately wanted to protect Mickey.
Also, notice that the "There's plenty of fuckin' reasons, but yeah, I'd say it came up today 'cause not testifying against you is a pretty big plus, Mickey" wording implies that Ian may have cold feet, but what he wants is a little more time to think and talk it through, not that he doesn't want to be married—just that he doesn't want to rush it when it isn't a dire circumstance. He wants to be sure of his own reasoning for the sake of their relationship.
I know I've already mentioned it, but it bears repeating—Mickey signed that fucking paper with ZERO hesitation. Even though he's angry and hurt, he still just wants to be married to Ian.
The way Ian looks to Mickey when he can't bring himself to sign, because he just wants to talk things through and the last thing he wants is to hurt Mickey, but he knows he has, and it's so fucking beautiful and painful all at once.
The way Mickey still has that hope his eyes until he hears Ian drop the pen, and then his face just fucking crumbles. (And again, Jesus Christ, Noel.)
Mickey's murmured "You're fucking kidding." Because he'd really thought Ian would still sign, too, because they love each other.
Ian's desperate plea that they just talk for a minute as Mickey walks away.
Ian, all upset and obviously wanting nothing more than to chase after Mickey right then and there trying to re-collect their paperwork, while glancing over his shoulder because he just wants to get back to Mickey.
Ian chasing Mickey into that elevator, and Mickey so desperately just wanting to be away from Ian in that moment. It was fucking heartbreaking. (And again, I say, Jesus Christ, Noel.)
"It's just I hadn't really thought this marriage shit through." Notice the shift—Ian's now using the same long term, future language Mickey was using during the proposal.
"Then why the fuck did you bring it up?! The whole thing was your fuckin' idea!" Because he was trying to protect you, Mickey, even if it was misguided.
Mickey just wants to go back to before the proposal—before he knew that Ian would back out on him when Mickey wanted so desperately to marry Ian. He just wants to go back to when they were happy and in love and he had no reason to doubt Ian's feelings for him.
"Mickey, I love you!" The fact that Ian is so comfortable in his love for Mickey that he says it three times in the course of this episode without hesitation. That he calls out to Mickey like this, with that desperate fucking quiver in his voice because he just needs Mickey to believe him.
"But you're right, it is really fucking important, so can we just talk about it for one second, please?! I wanna know how you feel, you know?" This poor sweet boy just wants to talk it out, and he's being so honest, and I know it hurts Mickey—and rightfully so—but I'm proud of Ian for really trying to sort out his feelings and really trying to talk to Mickey and really wanting to hear Mickey's feeling, too, because Ian has always been impulsive, and this is growth. Even if it hurts.
The immediate regret and shock on Mickey's face after he punches Ian, and the way he runs down those steps to get to Ian when he realizes he's really hurt. Like someone just fucking kill me—so much about this episode hurts.
