SPOILER ALERT! This story fills in the thoughts of Martin and his old tutor Newton, who is assessing him, as played out in S9E8.

Sally Tishell was complicated, everyone in the village knew that. She could be prickly, mercurial, morose, or happy. But just how complicated was known to no one.

This story is a companion piece to my story, "Just a Glimpse",with the same premise, that Martin continues to work as a London surgeon. Many of the characters from that story appear here and, if you haven't read it, you may want to read it for reference. I hope you will enjoy the continuing saga of the Ellinghams as they engage in the life of their extended family.

Martin and Louisa are at a crossroads in their relationship. They both react to events from the perspective of their own insecurities and when things finally come to a head, they both have to confront some disturbing home truths. Set somewhere around the happenings in S6 and S7, this story explores their journey.

Set in S3E5, this story begins after Martin and Louisa get back from the concert and Louisa tells him she doesn't want to see him again. What might have happened if Martin received some advice and decided to act upon it.

Post season 7. Martin and Louisa realize that Change is indeed inevitable if they want to make their marriage work, but can they do it? I'd like to add that English is not my first language...so I Do apologize for any grammar errors. it's also my first attempt ever writing a story, so excuse my mistakes, everyone has to start somewhere, right? Enjoy! And I LOVE reviews!

Our fate can swing on a very slender thread.

Christmas - A time for giving and forgiving as the saying goes. Martin is about to experience the meaning of it - in big way.

Having children is not exactly a rational thing to do. Is there ever a right time? A post-Series 8 story. (Minor spoilers!)

After the saga with the Wintons finally ends and Martin and Louisa are alone for the first time on the grassy hill...things were said and things were implied, but what did they really mean? (S7 E8 spoilers)

This story takes place before Martin Ellingham leaves London. He is at the peak of his career at St Mary's Hospital and very much in control of his life - until someone enters his world and turns it upside down.

Right after end of series 8, Martin and Louisa wonders about they're rellationship, with the help from people who cares...

There is no engagement without a ring. What might have happened after the supper Martin cooked in episode "Nowt So Queer".

Before Doc Martin Series 7 things were happening off screen... So just why did Rachel Timoney end up in Cornwall?

Post Series 2. Martin and Pauline are dealing with the after effects of the trauma of being held hostage in the surgery by crazy Jonathan, and Louisa has decided she needs a temporary break from Portwenn after her father was arrested. Meanwhile, a movie crew has come to the village to film a remake of "Rebecca," starring a famous actor who once lived in Portwenn as a teenager.

I think that eventually Martin will come to accept Buddy for James Henry's sake if nothing else. Maybe this is how it will happen

This is Martin's story after Louisa left Port Wenn

The original story had two parts but, when I rewrote it, I made it into one. I added more of the village and some scenes that help explain how they got back together. Hope you don't find it too repetitive.

What might have happened between the end of episode "The Holly Bears a Prickle" and the beginning of episode "Nowt So Queer"

Forgive me for re-publishing another story. I put a couple of them out too quickly while in the flush of re-imagining stories about my favorite show of all time. I didn't give enough of a reason for Chris to be so loyal to Martin. Hope you enjoy this latest effort

A situation with James forces Martin to confront his past.

I like to write alternate scenes and endings. This is another one about Louisa's pregnancy and Martin's reaction to it

I like to play "what if" with my stories. What is things had gone differently when Louisa showed up at Martin's door pregnant?

In Series 6, Ruth Ellingham tells Martin he must change to keep Louisa. As Ruth guides Martin toward change, we learn a great deal about her fascinating life and how her experiences may stop Martin and Louisa from "dancing to the end of love."

The Ellingham's first Christmas plus a surprise or two