When chaos yet again strikes their family, the McCords will either pull together or fall apart.

Somehow, Blake had built a career without having formal interviews. More so than scheduling, that was probably his superpower.

Elizabeth Adams has never held public office before, so she needs smart people on her staff to help her out. That's why she hires Dr. Henry McCord as a political advisor. AU where Elizabeth and Henry meet in Season One of the show. Slow Burn, Romance, Hurt/Comfort, all the good stuff.

Autumn; The season where everything falls to the ground spectacularly. There is beauty in the fall; Autumn if anything shows us just how magnificent it can be to let things go. E&H love story.

it's sort of AU where Elizabeth and Henry are both single. Elizabeth is the Secretary of State and Henry is the new Ethics Advisor they meet for the first time in the Oval Office are intrigued by each other. Inspired by Tim calling Téa his accomplice because when you their age girlfriend seems weird (he made me laugh with that) I may continue this into a fanfic

Pre-show one-shot. Inspired by the February challenge and the phrase 'in at the deep end', but now has no mention of deep ends. Or water. Apart from the odd figure of speech… Anyways, enjoy!

Sometimes things are too broken to be put back together.

Henry and Elizabeth meet much earlier in life, but will they hit it off right away?

Elizabeth makes a shocking confession to Alison about how she and Henry first met. A short multi-chap based on 2 lilacmermaid prompts.

"The first thing she feels when she steps off the cargo plane and onto Iraqi soil is heat, rolling over them in waves." Elizabeth is sent to Iraq post-Desert Storm. For the April fic challenge.

What would an extra child bring into the McCord's life? What if her birth was questionable? What if... things aren't what they seem. And... what happens when that becomes public knowledge.

This will be a series of one-shots (maybe two-shots) that take place after an episode where there has been an 'interruption'. Whether it be from the kids, from the phone calls or from themselves. Will also contain 'continuations'. I'm being downright naughty and letting them have their pleasure. Will not take place in order, episodes will be highlighted at the top of each chapter.

Maybe their marriage fell apart and she didn't even notice. 1x07 AU

One shot about jason’s hamster, and how Msec and Jason deal with their relationship now that he’s in puberty. Laughter and tears. An origin story.

Lunch with Will was only meant to take an hour. Brother and sister. Nice and normal. "But that's not us, right?" (Set after S4.)

For Elizabeth, grief and love come in stages.

Whenever I closed my eyes, I saw those life-changing events in Iran I swore I would never forget again. If anything, it would live with me until my death. I had convinced the President of the United States to let me fly there, in hopes of stopping a coup that two high-level state officials had initiated.

Clear my sky, build me some sandcastles, protect me from the unknown.

Henry & Elizabeth are plagued with varying thoughts about the affair article.

An epilogue to All I Wanna Be Is (By Your Side), Henry and Elizabeth find their way back to each other after the effects of Elizabeth's presidential campaign threaten the foundations of their marriage.

Stevie has a hard time coping with the series of events from 5.01. A different take on what could have been after the blast at the White House. Trigger: Suicide

A puppy Gordon story.

Henry wants nothing more than to be the man beside the woman, but the transition from the State Department to a presidential campaign isn't what he expected.

A single chapter addition to A Long Walk Back Home. Now that she's somewhat recovered, Elizabeth has a message to pass along to her brother. That should be easy, but she knows there's a problem. He's not very likely to believe a single thing she has to tell him.

A vacation fic.

Elizabeth gets to the bottom of Henry and his fear of scuba diving. 5.20 one-shot.

Based on lilacmermaid's prompt: Henry's idea for one of their first dates is something Elizabeth is pretty sure she's going to hate. "It's hard not to be romantic about baseball." -Billy Beane, Moneyball

Henry seduces his wife with chocolate.

Henry hurts his knee whilst running with Elizabeth. She takes care of him, wink wink. This does contain smut.

A one shot motivated by another fic in which I try to make your average frozen veggie smut worthy. Yeah, you read that right.

He hasn't seen her in five days, he doesn't know if that's a blessing or a curse. He only knows that everything hurts.

A short and sweet Valentine's Day offering about Stevie stumbling upon a tape made by her parents.

So after Accomplice chapter 19 Tied up Bluebird McCord suggested this Lilac Mermaid Madam Secretary Prompt: Henry and/or Elizabeth are afraid of the kids finding something out about one or both of them, but the kids already found out years ago Henry and Elizabeth think the kids don't know about their parents use of ties in the bedroom when in fact they do.

Henry returns from his deployment to a surprise that will change his life forever.

From the drabble prompt "Could you be happy here, with me?" A take on Henry's freak out and the three day break up.

1987 UVA - A scrabble board, our two favourite characters and some sexy game preparation. Nuff said :-)

Henry McCord being the man beside the woman. College to present time.

"Forever is composed of nows."- Emily Dickinson. This is a collection of unrelated one-shots involving Elizabeth, Henry, and the kids.

What happens when Elizabeth finds herself half dressed in some guy's bed and she doesn't even know his name?

A/N - this is an extension of the previous story Midnight Whispers and is intended to be a multi-chapter fiction. I hope you enjoy, as always reviews are appreciated!

A Marine Corps Captain's love letters have been lost in the mail since the 1990's. But it's never to late for love. AU-ish.

Elizabeth's had a rough day, but she's in good hands... plotless smut because why not?

Sometimes you need the break from everything, even if the world is trying to sabotage it repeatedly. Smut, post 5.09

Trust me. Always

Madam Secretary Prompt: Henry is surprised (but pleased) at a public display of affection from Elizabeth. (Or vice versa).

Based on a Tumblr prompt where Henry and Elizabeth end up in a game of hide and seek. Chapter 2 added for the lilacmermaid prompt. H/E "christen" the last room in their Georgetown home.

Stevie comes home to find H/E asleep on the couch together and he's cupping her breast.

From lilacmermaid25's tumblr prompt: Hearing their parents talk about the Great British Baking show so often, the McCord kids buy them the DVDs for Christmas, but it has only ever been a code word for Henry & Elizabeth. Chapter 1 is T rated. Chapter 2 is M. Just FYI.

Elizabeth McCord has proven time and time again that she can handle whatever is thrown at her in her position as Secretary of State. But what about her personal life, how will she deal with the curveball she never saw coming?

lilacmermaid AU prompt: When Elizabeth meets Henry, he is raising his niece.

Sparks flew from the moment they met. My version of Henry & Elizabeth's 'origin story'.

Henry misses Elizabeth so much that he drives from flight school in Pensacola to see her for one hour before he has to drive back.

How Elizabeth and Mike B. came to be friends.

I am loving the new season, but I was unhappy with the June/Stevie story line in S5E1. I worked this up as how I felt it could have been better resolved between the two women. I have changed a few key details to make things work out "better" and I have fluffed out a few of the scenes. The thought is this would have been weaved into the rest of the episode as it was.

1st in my "A Crown of Gold and Pearls" series (AU). Henry returns from his final deployment, and wants to surprise Stevie.

"Time on my hands could be time spent with you, laughing like children, living like lovers, rolling like thunder under the covers" - Elton John

A one shot about how Elizabeth came to be known by different names.

"Secretary McCord, we invite you to join us. Come alone. You have one hour. Fail to show up and the first hostage will be shot." When the State Department is seized and her staff taken hostage, Elizabeth must risk everything in order to save them. But will she make it out alive? (Post S4.)

"I've got nothing to hide." A piece of Elizabeth's past resurfaces, and she's forced to confront memories long since buried. When perception is everything, will she find the strength to face her fears and open up to the nation, but more importantly, to her family?

"Just because she says nothing, it doesn't mean that she doesn't want to." It wasn't the first time that Elizabeth had been objectified, so why did this comedian's comments cut so deep? On birthdays and grief; respect and shifting attitudes; being more than just a girl and the importance of male allies.

Tumblr prompt; "There's only one bed." A story taking place either before Henry and Elizabeth start dating or soon after. The first chapter is K rated, but I've rated it T in case I add a few more chapters.

Anon Tumblr prompt: Henry and Elizabeth chaperone Stevie's prom

Two best friends, a nosy roommate, and all the stars in the sky. (For the prompt "When Henry finally asked Elizabeth out on a date, she asked him what took him so long.")

It was never a matter of if Henry and Elizabeth would meet, but a matter of when. In this instance it's now rather than at UVA, but there's no denying fate. - back from hiatus

Tumblr prompt: Henry shows up unexpectedly at his parents' house in the middle of a school term.

Combination of two prompts: Elizabeth pursues Henry and Elizabeth meets Henry's family for the first time because of a death in the family.

The first time Henry and Elizabeth see each other naked it's because Elizabeth convinces Henry to go skinny dipping.

Abandoned - up for adoption. On their worst nights, they are alone and scared. Elizabeth Adams has found a habit that could cost her everything. Henry McCord is quickly disappearing down a hole he may never be able to escape. Can they learn to trust one another? Will love ever be enough? See content warnings in author's note.

Based on a Tumblr prompt: Henry falls asleep on Elizabeth before he even knows who she is.

Elizabeth and Henry are late for a lecture.

The history of Henry McCord and Elizabeth Adams, from the moment they met.

'And in a heartbeat, Will was thirteen years old again, opening the front door of the car, his mother's face a grimace as she gasped her final breaths. Only it wasn't his mother, not this time. It was Lizzie.' Post-S4. When Elizabeth is shot before she can announce her run for the presidency, survival is only the first step. Will she open up before her light goes out?

A series of alternate and missing scenes from my existing story, Six Months.

The sound came after, after the sky lit up, broken into half. And then it was quiet again, save for the rain that was hitting the road as it washed away what was left of the day. Ramble of thoughts. Post season 4 finale.

Henry is sent on a mission that necessitates everyone in his life believeing that he's dead- including his wife and children. Their lives are irreversibly changed...or are they?

Elizabeth and Henry talk during the nuclear crisis. Set during 4.22, Night Watch.

When a letter that Elizabeth wrote during Henry's time in active service resurfaces years later, it causes friction in their relationship. Characters: Henry, Elizabeth, Will.

Some emotional and physical reconnection. Elizabeth & Henry. (smut)

A collection of drabbles inspired by a series of tumblr prompts.

"I really scared you with that no sex comment, didn't I?" Post 4.21 smut.

A Tumblr prompt: Elizabeth is accused of abusing Henry.

One day in the life of Henry and Elizabeth, told in 5 minute intervals.

A glimpse into the McCord Mother's Day 2004.

Elizabeth finds out she's pregnant and misses her mom. pre-series.

Henry has never been bad at anything he's ever tried in his life, but he's really bad at this.

It's always up there, just a reminder, not a threat. You can't ignore it, though, no matter how hard you try. Post 4.19 ramble of some sort.

Tumblr prompt: The first time Henry and Elizabeth meet is in an unusual place.

A collection of drabbles and little fics based on various tumblr prompts that give us glimpses into the lives of the McCord family.

"So, when I go to work in a dangerous situation, it's an addiction, but when you do it, it's a calling." "I am not constantly putting my life at risk." "No, just half the time." Iran related.

Elizabeth comes home to find that her son is sick and can’t sleep. Struggling to get him to sleep all night she finally finds a solution.

Henry comes home to find Elizabeth drinking.

Henry is in the basement again, and Elizabeth is keen on Henry the Hot Husband Handy Man. What happens in the basement, stays in the basement. Smut lol.

"You see her for the first time and she'll walk right past you like you are a crack in the wall and she is a skyscraper." Or the six stages of Henry falling for Elizabeth.

Henry was preparing dinner and waiting for his wife to come home when the DS agent showed up at the door to tell him exactly why Elizabeth was running late...

Henry and Elizabeth and their fantasies, around episode 2.11

Prompt: Elizabeth's motorcade is in a fairly serious accident. Everybody is fine, but it makes Elizabeth think about her parents, and she is fairly shaken up. Concentrating mostly on the emotional side of the accident, not on the accident or what had led to it.

Elizabeth and Henry are still trying to wrap their heads around unexpected news when things change drastically and Elizabeth finds herself waking up in the hospital. Suddenly the couple has to cope with a loss of something they didn't even know they loved yet. Set somewhere in season 2.

Stevie and Henry reflect on happy memories as they dance together and her wedding.

Henry stays out all night, and forgets to check in with Elizabeth. Will she accept his attempt to make amends?

The McCord family is shaken whenever the unexpected happens to Elizabeth while delivering a speech to the public. How will they cope with the disaster? Will it bring them together and or create conflicts within them as well as the family?

"...from now, I will get what I want. I will bend you to my will" Will hopefully convert to M for future chapters.

"Madam President has a sexy ring to it." His deep voice woke the arousal within her. "Do you prefer that to Madam Sexytary?" Post 4x11.

Love is friendship that has caught fire. It is quiet understanding, mutual confidence, sharing and forgiving. It is loyalty through good and bad times. It settles for less than perfection and makes allowances for human weakness. Elizabeth McCord didn't take things for granted. Especially not when it came to her family and her new job as Secretary of State. FINISHED.

When an innocent search for a charger turns up a lot of unwanted feelings and items for the McCord kids.

Elizabeth and Henry make their New Year's resolutions.

With tensions rising between Elizabeth and Henry, and rumours of Elizabeth hiring a divorce lawyer, the children make the only reasonable assumption.

It was pouring rain, the winds blowing outside. The thunders roaring in the sky, lightning breaking through the darkness. A storm was coming. Iran angst.

Some things were meant to stand the test of time. Smut.

Henry finds the dress from 2.21.

Elizabeth uses her wedding rings as a form of comfort whenever she's stressed; a series of moments over the years she's used them. Elizabeth/Henry.

"Henry." she starts, her voice quiet and urgent. "I think I'm DRUNK. Oh God, am I? I think I am. A little." [Henry. Elizabeth. A party.]

"It has been my great honor to serve you." Nadine and Elizabeth, allies in every sense of the word. 2.12 through 4.03.

When Elizabeth comes back from Iran, can she go right back to life as normal? Or will life as she knew it be changed forever? (First Madam Secretary fanfiction...really bad description) LOVE ELIZABETH AND HENRY!

"Loving can hurt sometimes, but it's the only thing that I know. When it gets hard, you know it can get hard sometimes, it is the only thing that makes us feel alive." Ed Sheeran. Fluff.

Just a little drabble about the McCords.

Henry reminds Elizabeth how beautiful she is inside and out.

Elizabeth missed Henry when she was away, and he makes quite the welcoming committee.

For the Winter Fic Exchange - In the blink of an eye, everything can change, but not many truly carry the burden of guilt like Elizabeth does. The consequences of your decisions can lead to a crossroads when the monsters from your nightmares become reality. An AU-ish stalker fic.

"We used to have weeknight sex." Elizabeth and Henry take advantage of an essentially-empty house on a Thursday night. Set pre-series; smut.

Henry McCord had resigned himself to a colorless world long ago. And then Elizabeth Adams crashes his library study session. A Henry/Elizabeth soulmate AU.

Ever since they'd started dating, Henry had written her little notes and letters, sometimes to mark special occasions and sometimes for no reason at all.

Elizabeth misses her husband when he's away for work. Thankfully, she's always had a vivid imagination.

Elizabeth in a ponytail speaking French really turns Henry on

Faced with having to clear baby things out of the attic, Elizabeth wonders if maybe going for three wouldn't be so bad. Pre-series Henry/Elizabeth.

When the world comes to an end. Their world.

Taking a bullet for the Secretary certainly wasn't in Nadine's job description, yet here they were. Post-S3. No character death, I promise.

Post-election celebrating.

"Drinking alone on a weeknight?" Henry has an encounter that leads to an exploration of concerns for him and Elizabeth. Set post-stalker.

In which Henry gets his hopes up and Elizabeth does her best to enjoy an evening with her one true love.

or, Four Times Elizabeth Steps Up for Henry McCord.

"I know I have met an angel in person, and she looks perfect, I don't deserved it, you look perfect tonight" - Ed Sheeran. A series of dances. Fluff.

Two spies meet in a bar...

Elizabeth gets some rather unexpected news while Henry is deployed

"The things that we love tell us what we are." - Thomas Aquinas. An accident, the aftermath, and moving on weaved through the eyes of the family. Potential trigger warning: car accident. Thank you for reading. Reviews are appreciated.

"There were wine glasses, a bottle of cabaret, scrabble letters, and paper planes made from government paperwork but no sign of their clothing." A fun night in after a long night out. (smut).

The back seat of the jeep could be used for many things. Set prior to her being Secretary of State. Smut.

"Okay, could we please not talk about Stevie?"

"Blake. I'm going to level with you, okay? Between one crisis and another, I've hardly seen my wife in three weeks. That's a long time. And I really need to see my wife. You understand?" Henry's got plans. Blake's in hell. Nadine is hard to read. And Elizabeth is going... where?

Things aren't always what they appear to be. Possibly AU.

Elizabeth and Henry's evening after they get home following the capture of their stalker. Set at the end of 3.05, The French Revolution.

Elizabeth and Henry engage in some text message flirtation. Of course it doesn't end well!

No wonder they said what they did, about budget cuts and bureaucracy and poems about you could make this place beautiful. You could. Like they were asking: will you? Post-ep for 3.18, Good Bones.

Elizabeth gives Henry a nice distraction from his injured limbs. It's just friendly smut :)

She felt like she was still racing, still in the mode of flight or fight, caught in freefall... An exploration into some of Elizabeth's thoughts and emotions around 3.15 Break in Diplomacy and 3.17 Convergence. Two chapters.

Set after Hard Rain. Depressing, beware.

Unrelated snapshots into Elizabeth and Henrys life together. First piece of writing in so long, so please be gentle with me. There is some smut but not in all chapters.

They had thought that the ultimatums were behind them. It was clear now that they had simply been confusing a lull in their lives with the naïve thought that they had actually fixed the problem. Just a few missing scenes for 3x17 Convergence.

Sometimes, her voice just isn't enough.

An AU for 3x15 Break in Diplomacy. A darker take on the episode. President Andrada is a different kind of crazy…more of a paranoid, psycho fascist than a rapey, psycho fascist. His paranoia turns dangerous for Elizabeth. One shot.

Post 3.14. Of pink, bubbly, happily ever-after things.

"She is more than something, She is Everything" - Hidden Figures

"...we make up for the secrets with a truth of something else. We tell each other something to remind ourselves what matters." Elizabeth struggles with not being able to tell Henry about her work with the CIA. Written for the fic exchange.

A photo caption mix-up, some awful jokes and a terrible day at the office lead to an emotionally-charged evening for Elizabeth and Henry. Set after season 2.

The easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries. From the French détente, literally 'loosening, relaxation.' Henry and Elizabeth, and their kids, in the aftermath of "The French Revolution" (season 3 episode 5, in which the stalker plot line was resolved).

"Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies." Henry and Elizabeth live together.

Don't leave me.

Elizabeth really likes it when Henry is in professor mode.

Elizabeth and Henry do bowling and burgers and what comes after, then and now. Date night 1988 and 2016.

Elizabeth & Henry celebrate her birthday.

Set after season 2, Elizabeth & Henry enjoy sooooo much more than just burgers and bowling...

An alternate ending to 'Dust to Dust', in which Elizabeth Adams returns from her Baghdad assignment a little worse for wear, but very much alive. She must find a way to deal with the aftermath of the shootout, and Henry is just the person to help her. AU.

You and I, we'll be young forever...Elizabeth and Henry take advantage of an empty house.

The evening/night after Conrad asks her to be Secretary of State. Winter fic exchange. A bit delayed, sorry.

Elizabeth and Henry have a secret, unspoken game between them.

Will finds out about what happened in Iran.

The first time Russell met Elizabeth McCord, every side of her.

Bad decisions have consequences. Those consequences ripple outward from the decision maker, impacting others along the way. One bad choice could create a media scandal... and that wasn't even the worst possible outcome. A fic exchange story.

They're both crumbling - but they're still standing together. Elizabeth and Henry in the immediate aftermath of season 2.

It's Christmas eve, and Elizabeth surprises her husband with a little rouge. Smut fluff.

Russell's thoughts on the glimmer of steel and compassion behind Bess's eyes.

My (late) entry for the fic exchange! Some Russell, Bess and Dalton bonding after Iran. In other words, Elizabeth's people trying to get through the days and get things done while dealing with an only physically present Secretary of State.

"I never did finish telling you how much I love women in power positions." Henry is quite fond of power on his wife. For the fic-exchange! (sexy-fluff)

"A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles."

For the fic exchange. Some of Henry and Elizabeth's first dances.

For the Fic Exchange! Elizabeth & Henry reveal how they knew they were "the one"

"I'm just saying. I'm not young anymore..." Henry is concerned that he's starting to run short on time, and Elizabeth steps up to reassure him. Written for the fic exchange.

This is my challenge fic based on a song I hadn't heard before called My Boy's Got Heart. It is a set of scenes from the McCord's life together to fit with the words of the song which are in bold at the start of each section. Pretty much fluffy family stuff the whole way, enjoy.

'Burning... she could smell something burning. Yeah, time to run now.' For the fic exchange.

For the fic exchange. The first time Henry and Elizabeth hear the Queen Elizabeth nickname. First Thanksgiving with Henry's family.

Funny ha ha or funny intriguing? Elizabeth and Henry discuss 'special furniture'. An episode insert/post-ep of sorts for 3x09, Snap Back.

Jay goes to the Vatican State Dinner. Shenanigans ensue.

"You are the love that came without warning. You had my heart before I could say no, and surely I never will."

It's the story of her life, too.

Fluff about the hands of lovers.

Worst come on line ever.

Elizabeth and Henry sneak out of the house for a little freedom.

It's Henry's birthday. He thought he was home alone, but it seems that there might be an intruder in the house... Smut.

A little smut set during Episode 3.05.

Elizabeth and Henry McCord tell the Diplomatic story of how he proposed and why they walk around a park regardless of how hard it is to secure... "If you can't wait for someone to marry you, then you're obviously not in love with the person, your love lies with the idea of marriage. How can you not wait and then promise forever?"

This is a response to the sneak peek that was released before 3.06.

Two conversations - years apart, but the same issue remains: sometimes it's about making sure you show up for the fight.

What do you wanna do? Go home. - Henry and Elizabeth find comfort in each other, safe again in their little sanctuary. A little post 3.05 The French Revolution piece. SMUT

It was supposed to be a simple trip overseas to show support for a US company investing in an unstable country. But then on the last night while attending a reception at the presidential palace, Elizabeth and Henry find themselves in a situation much more complicated - and much more dangerous - than they were expecting.

When being late is forgiven in the sweetest way.

The struggles Elizabeth and Jason face in their relationship.

haunted house thing and stuff. A different take. As requested.

Totally AU for episode 2.20. It's all smut.

Baby's first smut! :D Just some casual sexytimes in a car. The heart wants what it wants and all :P Feedback is super welcome! Enjoy xx

It's Elizabeth's first time teaching after resigning from the CIA. She is determined to do a good job and, at the same time, finish her doctorate. Now, if only a certain someone would stop interrupting her classes. One-shot told from a student's point of view.

"Remember that weekend at Falls lake? Thank god there was no internet." A fluff.

"You and the kids are everything".

Post Season 2 Episode 23 "Vartius" - Henry and Elizabeth address some of the challenges that they have faced in their relationship throughout this season. Short, hopefully fluffy.

She hadn't seen the drop before. Post-ep for season 3, episode 2, The Linchpin. Spoilers.

This story is a quick one shot based on the promo photos from 3.05. If you haven't seen these photos or don't want to be spoiled - then don't read.

A story about leaving. And coping.

For the fic exchange. Prompt by invisiblenoodle: What happened on their first anniversary in NYC. (Contains smut)

Season 3 writing submission

Henry 'meets' Elizabeth's parents. Written for the season premiere fic exchange, for glitter-lace-sophistication.

"I mean, I feel like on a good day I could maybe inspire the launch of a dinghy or two, but..."

Sometimes, at the end of the day, it's all you need

After a stressful week at work, Elizabeth finds it hard to relax and is unable to sleep. Henry helps her out. Smut.

"When the weight of the world breaks down so strong it leaves footprints on the street, and theres too many miles to face without a few more hours sleep. The storm clouds overhead won't shed any rain to quench your thirst. I wanna be the one you reach for first" - Sugarland.

Elizabeth & Henry's wedding - A fluff.

Henry takes care of his wife after a long day. Fluff and stuff.

There were parts of her completely untouched. Until he came along and left his mark on every inch of her. - LLK Elizabeth finds relaxation after a long day at work. SMUT

"We are such stuff as dreams are made on; and our little life is rounded with a sleep." - Shakespeare

Henry hasn't seen Elizabeth for two weeks and he's more than eager for her to be home.

Elizabeth & Henry need to reconnect on a primal level.

"I feel like a part of my soul has loved you since the beginning of everything. Maybe we're from the same star." Secretary of State Elizabeth Hanson and military ethics specialist Henry McCord finally have that long overdue meeting. Completely AU.

Elizabeth comes home from Iran. Missing scenes for Tamerlane (1x16).

Saint Christoper sure had his hands full...

Henry reflecting on the perks of his children growing up, leaving their parents home alone.

"With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come." - William Shakespeare

When Henry finally proposes.

Alison's graduation is coming up, and she needs a dress.

Erica James puts her reinstated career as a journalist to good use and finds out exactly who the woman behind the State Department's success is. She publishes an online article detailing her exclusive interview with Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord. Complete

Some news is so unimportant, so routine, that it hardly changes anything. Then there's the big news. The news that's life changing. The news that makes you wonder how the hell it happened.

It is his "I don't know" that undoes her. Henry/Elizabeth fluff, with a mild flavor of angst.

How one afternoon shaped Elizabeth McCord's decision about taking the Station Chief's job in Baghdad. Set after the flashback kitchen scene in the Season 1 Finale.

What if Henry didn't make it out of Bolivia unscathed? Post "Time is At Hand"

A storm wrecks havoc if you're caught in the wrong place, but the dead centre of chaos is where you see the most. Henry discovers this the hard way.

"Love knows not distance; it hath no continent; its eyes are for the stars." Henry and Elizabeth meet in college.

But none of them knew how to be patient for so long.

"A strong woman looks a challenge in the eye and gives it a wink." Plot-less fluff

"Jealousy is the green-eyed monster." - Shakespeare

The night before Elizabeth leaves for Iran. Henry needs a little more than verbal reassurance. (Contains smut)

Inspired by the Adele song, this story looks at a possible reality where Elizabeth went to Baghdad and things did not go well. Told mainly from Henry's point of view the story begins at President Dalton's inaugural ball.

"Silence remains, inescapably, a form of speech." Post 2.15.

"While I don't have a list of approved women..." "Oh, my God. You have rejects?" "I do. Renee Brown, Maria DeLuca, Denise Chang, Vera Petrovic, Erin Blackshaw, Odette Norwood." Who are these six women that Elizabeth remembered well enough to include in her list of rejected Mrs. McCord candidates? Complete

It's raining hard outside; snow might start to fall. Winter has arrived, but it's been so cold for so long now.

They aren't perfect, but they're perfect for each other. Elizabeth and Henry's relationship, examined.

Elizabeth & Henry's first time. Mostly fluff, some smut. Potentially multi-chapter.

"Driving away from the wreck of the day, and the light's always red in the rear-view. Desperately close to a coffin of hope, I'd cheat destiny just to be near you"- Anna Nalick

The family has a hard time dealing with Elizabeth after her trip to Iran, especially Jason.

"Long hours wore away at her soul; as water can wear away the strongest of stones." He turned slowly away from her, and she felt like weeping. It seemed that everything was at work to separate them from one another.

Post 2.22. Henry and Elizabeth's reunion where everything is angsty, and Elizabeth is drunk.

When the Diplomatic Security agent came into her office one evening with his gun drawn and a serious expression on his face, she thought it was an ill-timed security drill. Henry was waiting for her downstairs and she wanted to get home. Unfortunately, it wasn't a drill.

SPOILERS for 2.22. Henry returns from Pakistan, and Elizabeth has waited long enough.

Russell is late to a meeting so Elizabeth and Henry decide to have a little fun in his office.

Elizabeth cooks (or tries to). Henry helps.

Stevie, Alison and Jason find out that Elizabeth and Henry are going to couples therapy. A touch of drama ensues, followed by a lot of fluff because I always need more Elizabeth/Henry fluff! Enjoy!

Flashbacks of Buttercup mixed with Henry/Elizabeth's conflict. This episode left me a mess.

And if you have a minute why don't we go, talk about it somewhere only we know? This could be the end of everything, so why don't we go somewhere only we know? - Keane

"The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears."

Not all parties are fun. Elizabeth does her best to stay out of the way when attending a McCord party in Pittsburgh.

"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, she became a butterfly." - Barbara Haines. A series of one-shots taking a look into the past of Elizabeth and Henry.

When he says he'll take care of something, he will take care of it. Properly.

Warning: DO NOT READ THIS IF YOU HAVE NOT YET WATCHED "On The Clock". Then of course, after you have watched – please come back and read!

Threats come in all shapes and sizes, how we deal with them can define us. How does Elizabeth, Henry the rest of the McCord family, the President and the world deal with the threats they face. AN: Three characters have been tagged for this fic but it is one that features most of the cast of the show.

Elizabeth isn't the only one who has to come to terms with events in Iran. (Set post 1x17 - Face the Nation)

Elizabeth and Henry have some fun on her desk.

Promise me tonight, promise me right now. Promise I'll always be in your heart.

Elizabeth comes home after having a panic attack at work. Emotional angst ensues. Set post 2.15

"Fading in, fading out, on the edge of paradise. Every inch of your skin is a holy grail I've got to find, only you can set my heart on fire" - Ellie Goulding. Smut.

being young an reckless. Smut!

"I get reckless, scared, confused. I feel desperate so for you, and you know it" - LeAnn Rimes. Smut!

Here's a response to 2.14. AU after the end of the episode. Title taken from the song "When I'm Gone." C/W: Major Character Death.

"I've never seen anything quite like you tonight." - The Script

Home is where the heart is. Contains SMUT.

Families break, siblings fight. But at the end, you have to stick together. Post 2.13 rambling. My first out of many takes.

Elizabeth and Henry have three lovely children. This is the story of how their lovely children came to be.

When you decide to drift apart, you might find yourself in a place you never thought you would. Ends with Smut!

"You've just got to see me through another day, my body's aching and my time is at hand and I won't make it any other way" -James Taylor

"Anyone home?" asked Elizabeth "Just me." Henry replied. "That'll do..." Just a little post ep fun for "The Middle Way"

After an assassination attempt on President Dalton which pushes his knowledge of a cover up involving Secretary Marsh's death into the public spotlight, Elizabeth must deal with the aftermath.

Nadine: "I read that one of the projects at the research station is to extract an ice core that's just a little longer than the one extracted by the U.S." Elizabeth: "It always comes down to who's got the longer core, doesn't it?" SMUT!

Love it not enough to conquer all, but it's enough to make you want to.

By request: Henry returns from Desert Storm

Isolation. Even together, mostly apart. Slightly AU.

Elizabeth & Henry visit Falls Lake. Will be nice fluffy SMUT. Semi-plotless.

Ever since her mom had become Secretary of State Stevie had messed up time and time again. Now, even though she had the best intentions, she's screwed up one more time. She'd wanted to stop causing her parents problems. Instead she hands them the biggest one yet, and this time it could cost her her life.

My little ramblings after "The Greater Good."

"Maybe I can score a key to the Lincoln Bedroom" SMUT!

Epilogue to "Christmas Magic". Smut. Merry Christmas M-Sec Fans!

A christmas story loosley based on the "Greater Good" preview

As the world may come to an end, sometimes you're willing to pay any price for a cease-fire.

When tragedy strikes, Elizabeth's niece comes to live with the McCord family.

"They say that time's supposed to heal you, but I ain't done much healing" - Adele

Just a one shot based off "Game On". Elizabeth has a little talk with Allison about what happened when she was in Venezuela

"I can't love you in the dark, it feels like we're oceans apart. There is so much space between us, maybe we're already defeated" - Adele. AU!

Jason McCord is not as "blissfully unaware" as his family thinks in Tamerlane/Face The Nation. Mostly told from his POV, although some from Henry's as well.

Elizabeth McCord deals with disaster every single day as Secretary of State, but how will she cope when it's her own family at risk?

This is a little angst based on 2.03, and the various secrets Elizabeth & Henry must keep from each other about their jobs. Does contain smut.

Allison is dealing with some issues but doesn't want to put any more stress on her mom. Will she be able to deal with it on her own or will she get the help she needs?

Life in the state department is tough, Elizabeths masquerade is beginning to fall away; Iran changed her and the ones closest to her are beginning to catch glimpses of the person she hides behind her mask. Alison faces her own difficulties at school just like her mother did. This is not about what happened in Iran. This is about what happens in the heart of the McCord family.

Elizabeth McCord is allowed a weekend off after her time in Iran and she begrudgingly takes it. The family retreats to their home outside of the city and as Elizabeth tries to relax and heal, her attitudes about her job begin to change. Will she return to her duties as Madam Secretary when Monday rolls around or will she resign the position and reclaim her former, safer life?

A universal fiasco isn't always a bad thing. Sometimes, perfect is when everything is imperfection. Smut.

The McCord family had kept Jason out of the loop during Elizabeth's disastrous trip to Iran. They'd thought he was too young to deal with it. Now she's in his hands, and it's definitely not how his family would have liked him to find out. Knowing nothing about the water his mother is swimming in, he's suddenly thrown into the deep end with her. It's time to sink or swim.

Just a little something based on the opening scene in "The Necessary Art".

I was (and still am) in such need for more scenes about Elizabeth getting hurt in Iran (physically and mentally), so that's just me trying to fill in this need.

Read the Title. Basically some good old fashioned fluffy smut. You'll see where I got this idea within the first few lines. :)

Coming home to him is all she wanted, all she needed.

The State Department struggles to save two girls, a continent away.

I am no longer my own but thine. Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt. Put me to doing, put me to suffering. Let me be employed for thee or laid aside for thee, exalted for thee or brought low for thee. Let me be full let me be empty. Let me have all things, let me have nothing. I freely and heartily yield all things to thy pleasure and disposal- J.W. Covenant 1780

Waiting. Breaking. Falling apart. But always together.

Stemmed from the fight in "There but for The Grace Of God". It just didn't sit well with me. So this attempts to tell the story of how they got to that fight and how they moved past it to strengthen the relationship they have now; through a series of promises. There will be lots of flashbacks :)

A lot has been done with the Iran storyline from Elizabeth's perspective. This is going to be entirely from Henry's. Again, things in italics are thoughts not spoken aloud.

What happens in "Standoff" after it fades to black. Smut.

After a rough day Elizabeth needs a break from it all. Henry helps out. SMUT.

Post ep for Blame Canada 1x05. A little bit of Elizabeth and Henry lovin' after the Canadian Embassy ball. SMUT.

Exploration of the "Are you having an affair?" scene. Title taken from Civil Wars' song Oh, Henry, which is just perfect for this. Things in italics are characters' thoughts.

A short piece which takes place after Bess testifies at the hearing, but before she learns that the charges have been dropped. Reviews are greatly welcomed.

I am a bit haunted by the recent episodes Tamerlane and Face the Nation. This piece is a reflection on the events surrounding Elizabeth from a different point of view. I am amazed by the stellar writing of the show, but sometimes wish we could peek in-between scenes and see how other characters are managing things. Reviews are greatly appreciated.

Like most of the MS fans, I was glued to tumblr and twitter watching the various dinners and events that Tim Daly and Téa Leoni have attended. I was thinking how frustrating it must be to have the cameras catching your every move. This story stems from that and the toll being in the public eye takes on your family.

"Once for all, then, a short precept is given thee: Love, and do what thou wilt." (Saint Augustine). Set in 2005. A fill-in-the-blanks story on Elizabeth's decision.

I wrote this after the Face the Nation episode...I had it posted once but took it down and decided to wait til it was finished before I posted it again...Thank so much to my Beta Jen you are awesome...thank you so much for being patient with me and helping me with my grammar, making sure my story flowed and made sense...I hope you enjoy the story...please leave reviews...

I know everyone has been posting their take on the Tamerlane/Face The Nation episodes. This is mine. Reviews are always appreciated. Enjoy!

Elizabeth's thoughts the morning of her Inauguration as Secretary of State. One shot. I had to dust this off and finish it - writer's block on Madam President...reviews are always appreciated :)

Elizabeth comes home upset at the end of Just Another Normal Day. Henry's POV as he helps her after a rough day. Just some Liz & Henry fluff because I can't get enough of them.

A one shot examining the aftermath of Iran.

A trip does not go as planned, and the McCords must manage their way through the unexpected.

Elizabeth arranges a Valentine's Day surprise for Henry. Pure fluff in honor of the upcoming holiday; inspired by a scene in one of my favorite movies "The American President."

Elizabeth embarks on a goodwill tour of Paris with her staff and she's flooded with memories of she and Henry's past in the city of love. Spoilers/Sort of a post piece for "Standoff"

Henry & Elizabeth reminisce on Christmas' past. Notes: Merry Christmas fellow Madam Secretary fans! This story contains some of your request made in your reviews. It briefly touches on how they met with a few other flashbacks. It ended up being A LOT longer than intended, but I think you will like it :)

Thank you all so much for your reviews for my 1st two stories! I'm glad you like them. This story is just a little post episode for "Passage". I had to do something to tide me over until we get more episodes in January! Enjoy :)

Some post episode content from "Collateral Damage" with some minor spoilers from other episodes. I had no beta, so please excuse any typos.

Nadine's thoughts on a possible date with Glenn - tag to episode 1x9