This was originally written as a Big Bang Fic for jossverse_bb some time ago. I never got around to posting it here despite the fact this comm is where I found my beta reader (many thanks to sevendayloan who stepped up at short notice). With the celebration week around the corner, hopefully reviving interest in the comm., I thought it was as good a time as any to post it here.

Title: Valentine's Day
Author: meridian_rose
Pairing/Characters: DeWitt/Dominic / DeWitt, Dominic, Topher, with most of the Dollhouse inhabitants & handlers mentioned.
Rating: 15/R
Warnings:Violence (on par with show); strong language; minor sexual scenes (not explicit); mention of past accident/suicide by non-canon character.
Spoilers: Spoilers throughout season one, though set very early season one.
Summary:The LA Dollhouse is invaded by a team led by a man known to Adelle, one Valentine Raye; his intention is to steal imprints for firm that is competing with Rossum. When Adelle refuses, Valentine shoots Dominic.

The next part of the story is told in flashback. When Adelle's father died, Dominic accompanied her to the family home in Hampshire where he met the rest of her family. The DeWitt family has more than its share of secrets and in-fighting, and taken aback by Dominic's support of her and the only relative she cares about, Adelle let down her guard and allowed her relationship with Dominic to move into the personal and physical.

Back in the present, Adelle, both cursing herself for letting herself get involved enough to care for Dominic, and yet wanting to save his life, makes a deal with Valentine. If he allows Saunders to save Dominic's life, she will order Topher to hand over the imprints. Now it's up to Topher, ordered to imprint Victor, Sierra, and Echo to assist Saunders, to find a way to not only save Dominic, but to save the Dollhouse itself.
Disclaimer: Dollhouse does not belong to me.
Author's note:Beta'd by sevendayloan with heartfelt thanks

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Artwork by missatom is here