Stan arrives in Gravity Falls when Ford is at the height of his Bill worship.
The brothers meet, fight and get swiftly cursed to
hold hands or die ♡
Turns out there is a very simple solution to the curse.
All you have to do is let go first, and you will be perfectly fine and alive.
The other one dies in agony 10 seconds later, though.
Both Stan and Ford refuse to even consider that option, and bind their hands together to prevent accidents.
Over the next week or two, they do not so much make up as get used to each other's company again. It’s almost impossible to stay mad at someone and ignore them if you’re holding hands 24/7 and have to suppress a laugh every time they make a silly snide comment.
Despite Bill's protest, Ford realizes he missed Stan more than he ever thought was possible and is almost ready to ask him if he wants to stay in Gravity Falls after the curse is broken.
The very next night, Ford wakes up screaming to the worst pain imaginable.
He is dying.
Stan stands above him with wide eyes and just watches. The bindings around their hands are cut off, and Ford’s hand is free. This was no accident.
With his last bit of strength, Ford reaches out and grabs Stan’s hand.
The pain is gone in an instant, but the realization of what just happened hurts much more than dying.
Bill has been right all along. Stan couldn’t be trusted.
He wants Ford dead.