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1. Mutual by arcanemoody

   Fandoms: All the President's Men (1976), 20th Century CE RPF, Print Journalism RPF  

   • Mature
   • No Archive Warnings Apply
   • M/M
   • Work in Progress

   06 Apr 2026

   Tags

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   • Carl Bernstein/Bob Woodward
   • Carl Bernstein & Bob Woodward
   • Carl Bernstein
   • Bob Woodward (Journalist)
   • Barry Sussman
   • Benjamin Bradlee
   • Original Characters
   • Watergate
   • Journalists
   • Late Night Conversations
   • clandestine meetings
   • Developing Friendships
   • Developing Relationship
   • Trust Issues
   • Undiagnosed ADHD
   • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD
   • Headaches & Migraines
   • Slow Burn
   • Period-Typical Homophobia
   • Original Female Character - Freeform
   • Dysfunctional Family
   • (and allusions to same)
   • mention of past suicidality
   • internalized ableism
   • No Beta (We Die Like Nixon)
   • Emotional Hurt/Comfort
   • Sharing a Bed
   • Original Male Character - Freeform
   • Anonymous Sex
   • Bisexuality
   • mentioned kissing
   • Chronic Illness
   • Flare-ups
   • Hurt/Comfort

   Summary

   Contrary to popular belief, Carl does know how to work with others.

   Language:

   English

   Words:

   12,230

   Chapters:

   14/18

   Comments:

   16

   Kudos:

   93

   Bookmarks:

   4

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