Ten minutes is considered a fast response time, if the police can get anywhere and assess the situation in ten minutes they're doing their job. A lot can happen in ten minutes, a lot of lives can be lost in ten minutes, a lot of lives can be changed in ten minutes.

All of the background we didn't get between the flashbacks in 1x09. This is Stef's journey as she decides if she's courageous enough to accept herself, discover love, and take hold of her chance at happiness. (17/18)

Fourteen-year-old Lux is dedicated to get emancipated after spending her entire life in foster-care. But there's one thing getting in the way, the signatures of her two biological-parents, Stefanie and Mike Foster. (All Characters Included)

AU. Stef finds out she has a sister. This is a story about how they bond. Featuring Stef of course but also the others!

A series of one-shots - kind of - based on the premise of "What if..." Rated T for now. If an M rating is required, the chapter will be marked.

Teri can only fight it for so long... But she's in love with Lena, not Sherri, Right?

Lena wants to tell Stef about what happened with Monte. This information can have many effects on the family, but will hopefully bring them all together. Also contains the continuation of their lives after this event.

AU. Callie and her brothers, Jude and Caleb, join the Foster family. They experience the love, the support, the ups and down, and the feeling of being apart of a family.

AU! Newly married Stef and Lena are looking to start their family by adopting. Every child that has been placed with them has not been the match. But when Bill comes by with a young Callie and Jude, the couple falls in love...for a second time.

When Lena and Stef take a much needed vacation with their kids, to Lena's parents house, the couple must figure out how to reconnect with each other and their children. Relationships are tested and everything they have ever known relies on the outcome of this trip. AU!

Stef and Lena's journey from the day they meet to the beginning of the show.

Only out of the kindness of Stef's heart, she helps somebody in need. But can it turn out to be the biggest mistake of her life.

A series of one-shots focusing on Lena and Stef and their relationships with one another, and their children. Pre-pilot.

A collection of one-shots depicting times that Stef and Lena were there for the other when they really needed it. When one needs comfort the other is always there for them no matter what.

What in Callie's past keeps her from moving forward? Based in season one. No Brallie! I post when my Muse lets me :)

What if the weekend at Helen's turned out differently. I post when my Muse lets me.

There are times when she wonders how she got here, there are times when she wonders what's next for her and there are times when Callie is just in the moment, forgetting where she comes from and where she's supposed to go. Lots of Callie, Lena and Stef.

Sequel to Safe In Your Arms... Growing, healing, changing, loving, discovering, believing, The Fosters will continue to do all of the above together as a family. (Some violence and sensitive subjects mentioned)

This is the sequel to A Different Sort of Beginning. All of the kids are present. Callie and Brandon are now ten, Mariana and Jesus are nine, and Jude is six.

After every home you ever knew failed you, it's hard to trust what seems like just another family. But through tragedy and triumph, Callie and Jude will learn that the Fosters aren't just another family; they are their family. This started as a story mostly about Jude and became one mostly about Callie.

Baby Be mine will now be missing feels.. For episodes... Things I would have loved to see. Mama love...

A collection of one-shots based on your suggestions! Let me know what you would like to see written and I will do my best to accommodate!

Typically shows usually have a plot line where one person is sick in the first season. The Fosters didn't have that so it lead me to think about the family dealing with each member of the family getting sick or injured at one time or another.

Lena's working late, and in desperate need of some coffee, but her dreams give her more of a jolt than caffeine ever could. I thought we could all use some more Stef/Lena in our lives, especially of this variety. Possibly a collection of one-shots, but let me know what you all think.

Lena and Stef are in a committed relationship and are ready to take the next step. 5-year-old Callie... is not. (AU) Callie is Lena's adoptive child and Stef has to find a place in their family. With no parental experience since she didn't have Brandon, will Stef be able to handle Callie? And will Lena be able to handle the other obstacles that will get in the way?

A Fosters fanfic written by me and Learn2Live, featuring our two oc's! Lena falls in love with the quiet girl in her class, and tries to help her,without realizing the timid girl from school is already friends with her newest daughter and trying to help her with her own mental health issues (I promise it's better than the summary) Check it out and read past chapter one please!

Lena and Stef have been fostering kids for about two years and Lena just finalized the adoption of Stef's biological son Brandon, when social worker Bill knocks on their door with two small children in tow, Callie who is 4 and Jude who is 22 months, are Stef and Lena ready to open their home, and their hearts to these two children? Read and find out! A LOT of Callie/Stef!

Collection of the most awkward moments I can think of. Will consist of one-shots, two-shots, three-shots. Taking requests but mainly moms/Mariana and Callie focused.

This is going to be a group of one shots where I wrap things up from either my own fanfictions or from the show. I will come up with some on my own but the amount of chapters I write depends on the reviews and suggestions I get. Can include all characters just don't ask me to do any Brallie, sorry it wont happen.

Lena, Monte' and Stef a love triangle... you have to read to find out. Background in first chapter. (Summary sucks but give this story a chance.)

No one is perfect, and Callie's family helps her realize that she doesn't have to be.

So this is about Callie's 16th birthday. (Lets pretend they are already with the Fosters and not in juvie.) A lot of my chapters contain very descriptive scenes in them. If you do not like reading these types of things, I will start giving a warning in the AN in the begining.

Three years after the loss of Frankie, Stef and Lena are having problems. They take in two new foster children, Stephen and Katie. Can these kids be the key to repairing damaged hearts?

The flu sweeps through the Adams Foster household. Takes place in Season 1 a few months after Callie's and Jude's arrival, so they're not adopted yet in this story. Slightly AU since Stef/Lena are married, but this is before the wedding in the show.

Random One Shots on Jesus and Mariana; their relationship with each other and their siblings too...I accept requests so just PM me or put it in a review :)

In this AU story, Callie is a 13 year old in foster care and a drug runner for a gang. She's tough, less cautious, and often in trouble with the law. Her life intersects with Lena as a teacher at school, and Stef through her encounters with the police. Stef and Lena are a younger couple and have no other children. Disclaimer: Yep, I don't own the Fosters.

Prompt requested "Stef and Lena foster a teenage girl with cerebral palsy who is hard to place because of her CP and was kicked out of home because of a crush on a neighbor girl" Set two years later- once Lena quite her job Stef and Lena started doing respite care. What happens when they thought they were getting Jessica for a couple weeks? How will the family change?

This story will be about when Jesus and Mariana first came to live withe the fosters. It will be about when Stef and Lena find out that Jesus has ADHD and other problems they have to face with two new seven year olds in their house. Hope you like it! This is my second fanfic. :)

Stef and Lena's reaction to finding out the pregnancy test belongs to Mariana.

This story is AU. A young Lena and Stef are married and pregnant with their first child.

It's amazing what can happen in the blink of an eye.

After the Adams-Foster clan goes through losing their baby sister Frankie, will they be open to fostering two-year old Mila for the time being?

Stef & Lena earn a night out. Features all of the Gaydy Bunch. Very fluffy tale. So much Fluff that it should probably be listed as one of the characters. Also, mature themes.

I seriously still suck at summaries. This is the sequel to My Love.

Callie has one more painful secret to share with the Fosters; something that could help them heal after losing Frankie. But when she finally tells her family, a lie from the past is uncovered. Now that the truth is out, their lives will change in unexpected ways. This story is co-authored by myself and Lacorra.

Callie and Brandon realize the promise they made to each other has changed, after Callie is forced to live with the Quinns and for the first time, nothing stands in their way. Meanwhile, Callie tries to stay connected to the family she loves, while making heartbreaking discoveries about the family she never knew. (Brallie. Trigger warning: mentions of suicide and self-harm)

They've always wanted a baby of their own. Now with Frankie and 5 teenagers in the house will their perfect family be too good to be true? Most importantly, will Stef and Lena's marriage fall apart? (AU) Please read and review!

Someone from Callie and Jude's past shows back in their lives. Could he possibly destroy one family?

Stef goes to catch a rapist and ends up falling victim after losing the upper hand. Will she admit to what happened or will the threats on her family be enough to keep her quiet. How will she handle what happened? How will her family help her get through and survive the storm. Warnings: contains rape(obviously)and self harm. Don't like, don't read. Like, review please

THREE-SHOT set after 2x12. Stef and Callie have some early morning bonding after the Sophia situation. Secondly, moms have a talk with Callie. Lastly, Callie has a bad day and a hard time reaching out. Read safely- strong subject matter.

Stef just moved to California. There she meets a women named Lena. They quickly grow a friendship together...and maybe more, well at least Stef hopes. But Lena may not be the same as Stef. Kind of a fanfic of Stef Foster(teri polo) and Lena Adams (Sherri Saum), but completely different life's.

When Stef is diagnosed with breast cancer, Callie takes it the hardest. How can Stef stay strong when the person who inspires her the most is falling apart at the seams? (Mostly Stef and Callie, but everyone in the family will be included. Not a Brallie story).

Sequel to Swim. Callie learns the hard way that you can't just go from struggling to swim against raging currents to soaring overnight. Figuring out how to navigate her new post-cancer world isn't easy but at least she isn't doing it alone.

Jesus tries to put his concerns about the women in his life aside as he prepares for a wrestling competition, but revelations beyond his control force him to confront them sooner than he planned. As Stef and Lena try to get to the bottom of his troubles he finds himself questioning not only his past decisions but also what the future could bring. 3-Parter.

"All of my assignments are difficult, and this girl is no exception. I realize I didn't even know my new parolee's name. I turned back to her mug shot, that haunting photo, and read the name on the slate she held up. Callie Jacob." AU where Stef is Callie's parole officer. Explores the relationship between them. Please read and review!

A different take on the pilot episode. Callie's stay with the Fosters is filled with secrets, lies, love, and acceptance. All characters will be included. Warning: Touches upon self-harm situations and stronger material. Please R R!

Sequel to Temptation (Make sure you read that before this story) The family must come together through issues and drama to become a family again.

These are some One shots of Stef and Lena that I have written and some were requested. I also have them on Wattpad. I hope you all enjoy them and requests and feedback are welcomed.

What might have happened when Mike and Lena unexpectedly meet for the first time. Rated K for language

This is a pre-pilot AU story where Callie is 13 and in foster care with Jude for the past 3 years. She meets and becomes friends with Mariana in a public middle school and gets to know the Fosters, as she deals with a neglectful foster home and a drug pushing foster brother. Disclaimer: Yes, I know I do not own the Fosters characters.

Continuation of the scene in 1x8, Clean, where Brandon confesses to having known about Mike's alcoholism when he was a young child, including a flashback of the incident, and Stef and Lena talking about their newfound knowledge.

Lena cheats on Stef on a weekend away for a school conference. This story is the struggle they go through to move past it.

23-year-olds Stef Foster and Lena Adams are making their way through the police academy and grad school, all the while, they take in Lena's 16-year-old, vulnerable brother. How will they make it through the training for their careers, take care of a teenager, and still find time for each other? And will Lena's brother figure out how to deal with being bullied at his new school?

This story is completely AU. It is the sequel to my story Broken Roads and picks up exactly where that one left off at. It's mostly about Lena learning to forgive the unforgivable. But, also, Stef and Mike learning to accept what is, forgive, and to move on. It also includes the kids to a lesser degree.

"I just needed my bad day to just stop for a moment... so I could breathe easier." Just a one shot with the moms helping Jesus after a bad day.

Taken over for PLLFan865. What happens when they might loose one of their own? Will the family be strong and pull through or will it slowly tear them apart...

"I feel nothing. I look at you, and you're nothing. You're just a very sad stranger." Missing scene from "Someone's Little Sister," after Mariana storms out of the apartment. Stef/Mariana bonding. Oneshot.

This is an AU Pilot episode for the Fosters. What if Stef was called to the scene of Callie damaging her foster father's car? Stef takes Callie and Jude home instead of Callie being sent to juvie. This will just be 2 or 3 chapters (or maybe a couple more). Disclaimer: I definitely do not own the Fosters.

Maybe Lena wasn't the only one who said something she didn't really mean that was interpreted the wrong way by a child (Christmas Past - 211 Spoilers).

Callie is hurt once again by the person who she hoped to never again see in her life. How will she cope without letting anyone else know what she went through?

What if Callie had, in fact, pushed just a little too far? Part four (a different ending) in the PUSH series.

Stef and Lena help Mariana as she goes through puberty.

Callie is lashing out at her family and not behaving anything like herself. She doesn't give anyone a reason why, leaving the entire family confused. What happens when Stef takes dramatic measures to find out what's going on with her daughter? Will she regret it once she finds out the truth? AU

What happened after the wedding? Lena and Stef one shot about their wedding night. Romantic and smutty smut ensue. It turns out to be a bit of a sequel to another one shot, Symbols and Rituals, about the night before their wedding. You don't need to read it but there is a small reference to that fic. Thanks to lifesizehysteria for beta, plot and just all around adamsfoster talk.

This is the sequel to Perfect. It is like my version of season 2A. The Adams Foster clan will deal with the aftermath of the tragic accident and will face a whole new set of life problems.

This is an AU about Lena and Stef. It involves Stef coming out of the closet and Lena learning to forgive the unforgivable. This is NOT a Lena meets Stef story. THe children will not be feature characters here. This story WILL NOT have a happy ending. This is a prequel to the next set of series.

Sequal to my Momma's story "Mom and Momma", Callie has a new love interest. How will her PTSD interfere with her first relationship? And Stef and Lena are expecting.

Two young children are very interested in their mother's gun.

Callie Jacob swears she is living a nightmare. Things are bad in her current foster home and she knows she has to make some grown up decisions if she and Jude are to survive. Callie can feel herself collapsing and hoping for a miracle. Just when she thinks there is no end to the universe's horrible tricks, what if her coveted luck arrives in the form of a blonde cop?

What if Callie hadn't made it out of the house unscathed? What if Stef had already been on her way to pick up Callie when all hell broke lose in that basement? My version of the last episode, heavy on Callie and Stef, but the others are there. Two or three shot.

Ten-year-olds Mariana and Jesus decide to run away after a falling out with Brandon. How will Stef and Lena handle it and how far will these kids get? (Just an idea that I couldn't get out of my head)

The Foster's house is safe; the Jacob siblings know that - but what about when one of them gets into some serious trouble?

After a surprising request, an eager Stef takes an excited Callie out for a driving lesson. However, the day takes an unexpected and scary turn when Callie's fears threaten to get the best of her. Can Stef help steer her in the right direction, or will they both be left spinning out of control? Takes place around "Truth Be Told" and "Mother." Oneshot.

Stef is called to a Crime Scene. What she doesn't know is that the victim isn't just a stranger.

Stems off of "Lena Finds Out" But it is not necessary to read. Stef and Lena exploring their private life.

How will the family thrive while someone is dealing with a deadly illness

What would have happened if Stef was the police officer that found Callie and Jude after their parent's accident?

Callie leaves home after high school to go to college, becoming a guardian ad litem and falling in love, visiting home a couple times a year. What happens 6 years later when she comes back to town to visit her moms with some news? And how will she react, having to accept them back in the front seat of her life.

Callie learns that she is no longer alone and has people she can talk to about what she has gone through. A lot of stef/lena/callie. But does have a little love story! *Not brallie* does deal with serious topics like self harm etc. mostly t but maybe a little m. I suck at summaries but just give it a try! Disclaimer:I don't own the Fosters and all rights belong to ABC family.

AU story of how Stef and Lena met. Stef is Brandon's mom and Lena is Callie's. They meet with Stef is looking for a preschool for Brandon.

Callie is struggling with a lot of different feelings and self destructive habits that she needs to break, but first she needs to accept love from the Fosters so that they can help her through them. This will contain heavy topics, so if you don't like that, I advise against reading this story. Please Review and let me know what you think or give suggestions. I don't own the Fosters

Starting when Callie tells moms about Liam, my version of how the time directly after that plays out between episodes. Mostly hurt Callie and caring Stef/Lena & their dynamic. (TW for OD and flashback) (not sh) Story is better than my ability to summarize

A few weeks after her father's death, Stef thought she had finally made peace with his passing. But when an unexpected chapter of Frank's life is uncovered, the family is shaken to the core. Stef is forced to reevaluate everything she thought she knew about her father when these secrets come to light - secrets that could bring a family closer than ever, or tear them apart.

Not all those who wander are lost.

Callie is struggling and Stef & Lena are trying to help she keeps pushing them away though but they promise her that they will never ever let her go. TW Self harm and abuse.

After Callie comes back from Helen's, she's not the same. She begins doubting everyone and everything around her, realizing once again, that nothing is ever permanent, especially when it comes to her. Does she find another way to cope and escape her fears? Or will she allow them to swallow her whole instead? (Warning: Self-Harm)

The whole Foster Family lives through a traumatic day, the Foster Ladies taking the brunt of it. Will this family be able to recover, together? Or will it destroy their happiness? (Some violence, sensitive subjects)

The Fosters go on their first annual family vacation since Callie and Jude arrived. But what happens when their special bonding journey, turns into their worst nightmare, when they end up being the targets of the most terrorizing event of their lives. (WARNING: If you don't like scary stories, then do not read) Being continued for Dramatic-ADD-Having-ass-Writer.

A series of family one-shots about The Fosters to prove how beyond the drama, they're the typical family. But does that even exist? Join the ride as we experience The Fosters go through arguments, love, comedy, relationships and friendships.

Stef and Lena fight over Brandon's treatment and Lena thinks back to their very first fight.

The Sequel to 'Push' and 'Keep Pushing' where Stef and Lena help Callie through the process of getting better.

Latest: (Ch 29-30) Stef tries to wrangle her 4-year-olds at a wedding. Prev: (Ch 26-28) Stef has her hands full chasing Callie while coping with grounded Kasey. Shorts set in Nerd/Black Widow/Transitions Universe. Basically a fic to fulfill the one-shot requests I've had that include Kasey (Brandon's Stef-like twin). Having read other stories helps for characters to make sense.

Lena attempts to discipline a five year old Brandon for the first time but it doesn't go well and Stef helps them all get though.

What if Stef wasn't the only one shot? What if the twins were struggling to still feel like part of the family? What if Brandon got tired of always being a 'good kid? This is my take on the beginning of the show about feeling wanted, loved, and scared in the big, bad world. Please R and R.

A different ending to the "Girls reunited" written by Gleek Foster Kid's daughter, Liz.

Post 2x08/Alternate Ending to 2x08 in which Callie isn't quite as fine as she originally seems and Stef finds herself in the ER listening to a doctor explain, "with smoke inhalation injuries, symptoms are often delayed."

Stef gets to Rita's house-fire before Callie gets out. A different take on the ending scene to episode 2x08 'Girls Reunited.' THREE SHOT

Callie cuts herself. Stef and Lena help.

Post 2x08. Stef x Callie fluff & stuff, for those of you whose hearts beat like mine.

What happened at the babymoon? Why was Stef so stressed out and how did our ladies make up and work out their differences? This contains adamsfoster smut, so if lady loving isn't your thing, move along.

More than one person in The Adams Foster house is struggling with keeping secrets. Lena wrestles with telling Stef the truth about Brandon, both Stef and Dani are out of their comfort zone as they are forced into small talk and Jesus tries to sell the bed without Stef finding out. Two-Shot from the lighter side of Mother! (Missing Scenes Two-Shot Spoilers up to 2x06)

Callie and Jude have been living with the Foster's for a few weeks now and they finally feel safe, until Callie hides somethings from Stef and Lena that could possibly cause them to get sent away.

Lena and Stef help Callie deal with what Liam did to her. Not Brallie.

Collection of Fluffy Fosters One Shots:- Latest Chapter: Stef and Lena wrestle with the three small kids and flatpack during some renovation work. Previous Chapter: Jude gets into a scrape when he and Connor take Jesus' skateboard without permission.

An alternate take on Stef taking Callie to the Quinns' for the first time.

Lena Adams fosters Callie, Mariana and Jesus. Stef and Mike Foster are still married and have two biological sons, Brandon and Jude. The Fosters just moved into town and Brandon and Jude start school at Anchor Beach. When the Fosters and the Adams meet, both families are changed forever. *Hope you enjoy! Brallie/Stefena centric! All characters included!

The Sequel to 'Push' where Callie once again finds herself having doubts about Stef and Lena's love for her and tests them to make sure she's still wanted.

What if the moms figured out Callie ran away earlier? What if she wasn't so lucky to escape the motel before they reached her?

In the sequel to "In a Perfect World," Stef reminisces about Callie, now a high school senior, as she prepares to leave the nest. Meanwhile, she realizes just how much her daughter still needs her in the wake of a danger she never saw coming (Mostly Stef and Callie). Trigger warning: dating violence

Callie is overwhelmed by the thought of being adopted and doesn't know how to handle it. Stef and Lena must try to help her. Takes place right after 'I DO' but absolutely NO BRALLIE.

Based on the story 'Swim' by gleefan13 where Stef, Lena and Callie deal with the knowledge that Callie has Cancer and Callie learning to let them help her stay afloat.

Deep down Callie knows that what Rita told her is true – the universe isn't against her – but sometimes it certainly feels like it is. Cancer. All it takes is that one word to change the entire Foster family forever. Unable to run from this problem, there is nothing Callie can do but keep her head above as she finally learns what it truly means to have a family to depend on.

Callie and Jude's first couple of nights at the Fosters'. They have to learn to trust Stef and Lena.

What if Callie didn't come out and tell the Fosters about what happened with Liam? What if something out of her control gave it away instead? Warning - Self harm and darker themes are included in this story!

What if Stef and Lena had found Callie before she got in that truck? Would Brandon, Callie and Jude be able to keep the kiss a secret? This is my take on Season 1B.

The night after Mr. Jacob gives his rights away Callie seek comfort in Lena and Stef number of chapters depends on feedback. First fanfic

This is mostly family fluff about the kids and their mothers. It will include flashbacks.

Short one-shot of Stef's first father's day after Frank's death

Callie's journey with Chronic illness, depression, anxiety, past childhood trauma, and everything in between.

'For there is nothing lost, that may be found, if sought.' A visit from Stef's estranged cousin forces her to face past emotions and consider how much she may have lost at the expense of finding her happiness. Meanwhile, Jude seeks help from his siblings when he worries he will lose his good standing with their Moms. Nerd AU but independent of other stories. (Stef centric)

Callie stood in the bathroom with her shirt pulled up to the top of her rib cage so that she could examine her torso in the mirror. After getting a good look repeated the process on her arms before lifting her pant legs to gain access to her lower legs.

Stef leaves Lena and the kids for a few hours one Saturday morning, which would normally be no big deal, but things go downhill quickly. Can Stef come home and save the day?

Callie struggles with regret, "what-ifs," and the weight of things unsaid, in the aftermath of Brandon's beating. Is she ready to face her true feelings? Brallie- takes place after the spring finale. Note: original chapter 27 is back by popular demand!

"'I'm busting you out of here,' Brandon whispered, so quietly that she had to strain her ears to hear. His words, along with his warm breath on her neck, caused goosebumps to rise on her skin." Leaving everything they know behind, Brandon and Callie start a new life together, just them against the world. Will they ever be able to look back? Takes place during/after 1X12. Brallie.

This is set 4 years after the series and is about Jude's relationship with his family (including a OC little sister). No Brallie. This is my first fanfiction, and I have more chapters to put on here over the next few days.

Stef cancels their plans due to the flu, but Lena has other ideas. Stef/Lena. Pre-Pilot. One-shot.

Hi guys! SO. This story is actually not about The Fosters itself, but about the two great actresses who play Stef and Lena, Teri Polo and Sherri Saum. You probably know that there are a BUNCH of Sherri Polo shippers, so this is what that is about. Chapters 1-6 are up in a block becuase I had it written on Wattpad. And I'm doing chapter 7 now, so enjoy!

Something stopped Callie that night and she never left the Foster home. Can she assimilate into their family lifestyle or will it all be too much for her