[Report This]Date: Nov 06, 2020 4:28 am Title: BEFORE I LET GO: BOOK II: CHAPTER 9: MO’ MONEY, MO’ PROBLEMS
Man, I don't even know where to start! Can I hop a plane to Seascape, too? I'd love to get in on the action.
I THOUGHT this story was set a few years post 513 - Am I wrong? Because if so, Michael would be older than 35. (And it could be JT2U I'm thinking of regarding years after 513.) I know it's not a major thing - but it just struck me funny at the '35'. But maybe I'm just having one of my 'old age' moments. But then it was mentioned that Hunter was older now too. (Confused!)
I'm also confused how Carl thinks Michael would be moving into Debbie's. Won't he be in PRISON??? He darn well SHOULD be! That's if he's not beaten, castrated, and drowned before ever getting off the island.
Now if Tino or Darius called Michael's phone directly while he was on the island, wouldn't his phone show the incoming call? Thus they would have 'evidence' Michael really was involved with them, and lend a little more credence than 'hearsay'.
Melanie and Diane are on their way to the island, and they are going to play that recording to the guys? I hope they have a team of 500 pound men holding those boys back, but even if they do, I think even little Teddy would get past one in order to kill Michael.
And if the authorities don't want any harm coming to Michael -they better have him on a plane BEFORE they let the guys hear the recording!
Thank you so much for giving us another chapter so soon!
HUGS ~Cathy
Author's Response:
Hey Darling! A couple of things:
First, the setting of this is definitely post 513, BUT I also had to move some timelines to fit the story. Considering that I started this 3 years ago (?), I kinda have to keep a lot of it in that vein in order for the story to remain authentic. Also, alot of the plotlines from the canon itself, I moved up a bit simply because Lindz isn't really featured here; the Ethan arc really shouldn't have lasted more than a month in my mind, and Deb was trying to get a life sooner than she did in canon. If taken that way, basically Mel and Lindz moved to Canada at the beginning of S2, Stockwell happened at the end of S2, as did Ted's addiction, and Dummy met Ben a little earlier. Also the L.A. trip and all Rage-related storylines also happened earlier than in canon. Since there is no Gus or Lindz, the narrative/timeline had to change. That said, I do need to go back and look at the ages again, as if I'm not mistaken all of them are closer to forty now. But yeah, I have to make sure because that's somewhere in the beginning of the story.
The most important thing to remember is:
B/J have been together for almost twelve years, and have been in partnership for almost nine (post Ethan and Stockwell; LDP signed), but the family really only thinks that they have been 'serious' for three years when in actuality, they have been married longer than Michael and Ben. Remember now that they were literally keeping everything on the down low in anticipation of how Michael would react. And sadly, they were proven RIGHT!
Ben and Michael have been involved for eight years, although married about seven. Therefore Justin was bouncing between both in L.A., and NY during the first two years of Michael and Ben's union working on the movie, then Kinnetik and JTD business interests. It made it easier to keep 'the family' out of B/J business.
Ted and Blake have officially been married for five- almost six- years, at this point. Teddy's first foray into the drug scene happened as it did in canon during the Stockwell Era, only earlier due to the timeline for the story being moved up a bit.
Em and Drew have been together officially for about four years, since they spent about six months to a year just being friends, before making things official between them.
Okay I think I have all of that right, so I'll move on...
Secondly, as for Michael going to jail... that remains to be seen. Not because I don't want him there- I mean, come on now this is ME LOL- but mainly because until it's actually proven, or they find people (ie. Reece), who were either involved or heard the conversation, it's basically going to be their words against Michael's. Think about the character, Michael as a whole. First and foremost, even if he was guilty, for some reason, people were often hardpressed to believe it. So unfortunately, the same thing has to ring true here, as well. Now we as the audience knows that he's guilty, in my world he always is.
But, just as in real life, a sequence of events has to happen to prove that guilt. For example, I could call someone an evil whore, while from your perspective that same person could be sweet and kind. The only way you would see it from my POV is if I showed you the proof that such-and-such is a bonfide hosebeast. Get it? LOL Yeah, girl you can tell I'm a bit sleep-deprived.. I mean, I actually used the term Hosebeast, in a sentence within its proper context at 1:15 a.m. LAWD HAM TURKEY, I need more coffee, or to just drop where I stand because sleep is definitely NOT coming easily.
The signing is supposed to happen later today, and believe it or not ALL OF US are still awake. Talk about collective anxiety and exhibiting signs of PTSD... Just saying Anyway, enough about my RL drama...
But back to Michael, that's why he can't automatically go to jail at the moment. In addition to that, they have to have at least a modicum of probable cause in order to access Michael's phone records, or at the very least record him admitting to the misdeed. We'll have to see how this situation plays out. So yes, Carl is correct in his thinking at the moment, because without the actual proof or physical innuendo of conspiracy, the law technically can't do anything to Michael at the moment. You know I try to craft a story as true to life as possible, taking creative license only here and there to bring the story together.
So unfortunately, although Steven King is yelling in my head to kill this 'darling' (read as pain in the ass), I can't... yet (?) LOL
The good news is that Melanie and Diane are going to the island, so a couple of things that have been mentioned in previous chapters have a good possibility of occurring now. However, the first order of business for Melanie as one of the founders of the resort is to take care of certain employees misdeeds, who succumbed to Michael's urgings. That should be very interesting.
I hope this moved your confusion (you're not going to let me live that down, are you? LOL) into clarity!
HUGS and LOVE,
~Nichelle
[Report This]Date: Nov 06, 2020 3:52 am Title: BEFORE I LET GO: BOOK II: CHAPTER 9: MO’ MONEY, MO’ PROBLEMS
Tino and Darius being out of Michael's reach will give Blake some breathing room and time to figure what to do next once he deals with what they had planned for him and Diane.
Carl instincts are telling him to get far away from Deb and he should listen because Deb is not going to change if it means that Michael will be left behind with her.
In a way Carl is right in his thinking about Deb she sees Michael as her sudoku is band, son and Pampered Prince who the gang should take care of why she basks in things they must continuously give to Michael.
She sees Michael as her King as well because he brought such loyal subjects into their kingdom for her to help rule over and punish when they make her Pampered Prince unhappy.
Only what is coming for Michael and Deb once these men have dealt with everything will have them wishing for guillotine, because not only will they metaphorically be cutting off their heads but they will be taking back the power they gave them to the point where they won't even have the crumbs.
Michael and Deb ripped chunks of flesh out of Brian, Justin, Ted, Blake, Emmett, Drew and Ben for years now they are going to enjoy ripping with their bare hands strips out of them.
I wonder and hope that Hunter is somewhere safe and that Michael and Deb don't know about he will need to have his moment too with Rita Montgomery and them.
Thanks for the Update😀
[Report This]Date: Nov 04, 2020 6:54 pm Title: FIRE AND ICE: BOOK II: CHAPTER 8: I GOTTA BE
I just wanted to give the heads up in case anyone thought I was confused about where I left off.
This had me LOL - What? Nichelle confused???? How could she possibly be confused? She doesn't have anything ELSE going on in her life - RIGHT??? LOL
Sorry, I don't mean to make fun, but when I read that in your notes, it was the first thing I thought of, and I just couldn't let it pass.
This chapter was good. A lot of deep introspection on Drew's part. And good of him to fully understand his feelings now.
I feel so bad for Emmett. I can only imagine the turmoil of emotions roiling through him. Will he still love me? at the forefront. Not to mention his embarrassment at everyone finding out his past and in such the manner they did.
I love the idea of Brian calling Carl and getting everything moving, but I still think they should put Michael in the little boat filled with huge boulders and push him out in the ocean. They COULD call it suicide... he couldn't live with himself after he lost Rage and all his friends.
I ALMOST put a shout-out to you a could of days ago saying I was going into withdrawals and needed some JT2U or BIFG, and then here it is. Kismet? I must have thought so hard, it happened. Like it was meant to be.
Good to see you back.
HUGS ~Cathy
[Report This]Date: Nov 04, 2020 8:49 am Title: FIRE AND ICE: BOOK II: CHAPTER 8: I GOTTA BE
It's so good to find this story again and with such a beautiful declaration of love. I can't wait to read what they have planned to kill Michael! Good luck with all the change you have. Stay safe.
[Report This]Date: Nov 04, 2020 3:25 am Title: FIRE AND ICE: BOOK II: CHAPTER 8: I GOTTA BE
Great update. Hope the house goes good for you. Wonderful writing. Take care and be safe.
[Report This]Date: Nov 04, 2020 3:13 am Title: FIRE AND ICE: BOOK II: CHAPTER 8: I GOTTA BE
Darn I really want to hear what Emmett is thinking. Miss this story so much.
[Report This]Date: Nov 04, 2020 12:13 am Title: FIRE AND ICE: BOOK II: CHAPTER 8: I GOTTA BE
Drew Truly, Madly, Deeply Loves Emmett and Emmett feels the same way but he needs to unlock the part of himself that has been hidden away so he can love without fear or recrimination.
Michael learned how to use information from Debbie because she does the exact same thing so that later she has power to bend others to her will.
Only now her reign of terror is about to come to a shocking painful end just like Michael because there will be No One to help them after this.
Thanks for the Update😀
[Report This]Date: Nov 03, 2020 11:37 pm Title: FIRE AND ICE: BOOK II: CHAPTER 8: I GOTTA BE
Whoa, what a declaration of love! Beautiful, even if the circumstances are far from idyllic.
Date: Apr 18, 2020 12:54 am Title: THE WIFE OR THE MISTRESS: BOOK II: CHAPTER 10: BROKEN CHANDELIERS Part 3
VEry intense chapters. WEll written and they give us a great insight into the characters. I jsut wish we could have more. I worry about Blake and what machinations Michael is going to try on him. He is strong and now that he has told Ted what is going on, perhaps Michael can be stopped.
[Report This]Date: Apr 13, 2020 6:43 am Title: THE WIFE OR THE MISTRESS: BOOK II: CHAPTER 8: BROKEN CHANDELIERS
I feel a very uncomfortable chapter coming.
[Report This]Date: Apr 12, 2020 6:35 pm Title: IN or OUT: BOOK II: CHAPTER 10: EVERYBODY PLAYS THE FOOL
Ben is really getting his life in order and considering the past events may help coping with his guilt.
[Report This]Date: Apr 12, 2020 6:10 pm Title: IN or OUT: BOOK II: CHAPTER 9: DON’T WANNA BE A FOOL
Whoa! Zen Ben is finally awake and kicking! Good for him!
I loved the "unicycle of unparalleled selfishness"; excellent!
[Report This]Date: Apr 12, 2020 5:56 pm Title: IN or OUT: BOOK II: CHAPTER 8: GIVING UP IS SO HARD TO DO…
Ha ha ha, "I’ve been watching a lot of porn so I know what to do."!!! As if it would be sufficient to seduce Brian and keep him interested! Hilarious! How dumb Michael can be!
[Report This]Date: Apr 12, 2020 5:44 pm Title: STAYING or GOING: BOOK II: CHAPTER 10: 7 LIVES EXPOSED/ IF ONLY YOU KNEW Part 3
Beautiful chapter! The emotion is all over the page! Great to read that they have reconnected and that Justin knows what partner Brian sees in him.
Also, great touch getting Daphne all the credit she deserves.
[Report This]Date: Apr 12, 2020 2:39 pm Title: THE WIFE OR THE MISTRESS: BOOK II: CHAPTER 10: BROKEN CHANDELIERS Part 3
Laying the Ghosts to rest. Good job.
[Report This]Date: Apr 12, 2020 2:27 pm Title: THE WIFE OR THE MISTRESS: BOOK II: CHAPTER 9- BROKEN CHANDELIERS Part 2
Love the way you show Ted's view of Michael and how it changed. This is important to Teddy seeing why he thought he was poor, boring Teddy.
[Report This]Date: Apr 12, 2020 2:16 pm Title: THE WIFE OR THE MISTRESS: BOOK II: CHAPTER 8: BROKEN CHANDELIERS
Rats, even though we think we know Ted's secret, I'm not sure we know Blakes. I've missed this story and look forward to the day when you take down Michael along with the characters you write about.
Date: Apr 12, 2020 2:16 pm Title: THE WIFE OR THE MISTRESS: BOOK II: CHAPTER 10: BROKEN CHANDELIERS Part 3
Thanks for the update. Oh, Teddy! Glad to see him and Blake doing what it takes to be whole, even if it hurts.
When I started plotting my first story, I had all these issues for each couple to be juggling. I worried that people might not like that, but I thought of this story and it gave me the courage to proceed with the story in my head. Thanks for writing this. At your own pace!!
Date: Apr 12, 2020 1:29 pm Title: THE WIFE OR THE MISTRESS: BOOK II: CHAPTER 10: BROKEN CHANDELIERS Part 3
thanks for update. stay save
[Report This]Date: Apr 12, 2020 9:02 am Title: THE WIFE OR THE MISTRESS: BOOK II: CHAPTER 10: BROKEN CHANDELIERS Part 3
I love how you take the episodes of the show and turn them so that they fit into your story. Is the young man Hunter and his damn mother? Thank you for the update. Stay safe!
[Report This]Date: Apr 12, 2020 7:55 am Title: THE WIFE OR THE MISTRESS: BOOK II: CHAPTER 10: BROKEN CHANDELIERS Part 3
I think you did an awesome job of taking canon and making such befitting back stories. They really worked, and COULD have been possible.
And now that EVERYTHING is out in the open, no secrets left, nobody can hurt them, nobody can make threats, and nobody can reveal something the other person diesn't already know.
It's also wonderful to know that Darius, and I assume Tino, time will soon be up, and things will catch up to them... I'd love to be a fly on the wall for Diane, Melanie, and Carl's meeting regarding these scumbag lowlife's. And the info on Michael, that Jennifer handed over... I really wonder how much a role Michael played in the downfall of these men's lives. I can see him trying to get them out of the way, pavng his way to Brian, without any friends influence.
It sounds like they went after the small fish, hoping to get to the king and his prince...
Three cheers for Bernard snatching that tape up... When I think how manylives could have been ruined...
The story of the sixteen-year-old who was next in line after Ted, his story sure sounded like Hunter's... addict mother, pimping out her son, stabbing her husband, gong to jail... yep... sounds like the Rita and Hunter show...
Thank you for these awesome updates... Stay Safe, Stay Healthy...
HAPPY EASTER,
Cathy
Date: Apr 12, 2020 6:40 am Title: THE WIFE OR THE MISTRESS: BOOK II: CHAPTER 10: BROKEN CHANDELIERS Part 3
Wow that was a full on chapter it's awful to think this actually happens every day
[Report This]Date: Apr 12, 2020 5:18 am Title: THE WIFE OR THE MISTRESS: BOOK II: CHAPTER 8: BROKEN CHANDELIERS
Just a quick note... I see all three chapters are actually the meeting with Ted and Blake... so far you've done admirably... having had close family with addictions... I can say, you are spot on...
And any time you bare your soul, whether it involves, addictions, cheating, gambling, etc... it's hard to open yourself for your partners scrutiny...
But, I honestly feel, if anyone could write this accurately and still remain sensitive to the delicate subject, that would be you, Nichelle...
Author's Response:
My God... I just found this, and now I am crying. Thank you so much, Cathy. Ted and Blake's story hits so close to home for me, on so many levels. I'm so glad that I was able to bring it to life with the sensitivity it deserves.
HUGS and LOVE,
~Nichelle
[Report This]Date: Apr 12, 2020 3:43 am Title: THE WIFE OR THE MISTRESS: BOOK II: CHAPTER 10: BROKEN CHANDELIERS Part 3
Wow, great update to one of my all time favorite stories. You know how much I love this one and Just the Two of Us. Fantastic writing. Hope all is well with you during these difficult times. We have been under "stay a home" by our governor for awhile now. With our management rules, we cannot leave out apartment without a mask or something covering our mouth and nose. My county here in Pa. has had 11 deaths which is low, but we are a small county compared to many with just one larger town and lots of small towns and rural areas. Never did I expect something like this in my 74 years on this earth of ours. Take care and stay safe. It is so difficult to say Happy Easter, but if you celebrate try to do the best that you can.
Date: Apr 12, 2020 3:27 am Title: THE WIFE OR THE MISTRESS: BOOK II: CHAPTER 10: BROKEN CHANDELIERS Part 3
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