The parental skills are really improving for Michael and Lindsey! Especially Lindsey.

She is nasty and demanding; and of course, doesn't apply her rules to herself. She must be dying from jealousy each time she goes in the dressing.

I hope they won't follow thru about the roller derby: it will crash Jenny.

BWAHAHAHA! Michael's getting audited and is totally screwed!

Ben is adorably obtuse in ways isn't he. hehe. Had to giggle over that. at least Steve was on the ball and was able to guide poor Ben in the right direction. I guess Ben wasn'texpecting his "little girl" to be considering boys yet. (Not alot of father do I would imagine at first.) He's definitely smarter when it comes to Michael though. ;) He certainly out manouvered him. Loved that Monty and Eli were in on the escape. Pretty funny seeing it all in my head. 

Kiki too it seems is helping out. She's not going to let Michael steam roll over Deb. He can certainly learn some manners rather than taking his mother (and everyone else) for granted. 

What is it with both Lindsey and Michael? Why do they continually think that they are owed things, or they make these assumptions that things are their due. Like Lindsey with Mel's clothes. Good for Jenny! She's a strong young thing ain't she! Full of piss and vinegar. Not going to take any crap from those who try to pile it on her. Not Linz, not Michael...imagine Michael and Linz trying to for bid her from Roller Derby!! Lindsey saying that "we as parents..." Ummmmmmm what about Mel?? Could've sworn she was a parent too.

You know you're killing me with all the talk about food all the time right?? LOL. I'm making new menu plans, been checking receipes based in ideas from this story. :)

thak goodness Ben is finally free officially of Michael. Aaaaaaand Michae lowes a shit load of money! LMFAO! Love it. And he seriously thinks that Ben should pay half? Really? On money ben wanted no part of, didn't receive or benefit from in any way... sheesh.

Great chapter!! 

Sorry I missed writing the reviews over the weekend. Am catching up now. :)

Cheers,

Elaine

I'll start from the bottom up... LOVE that Michael ignored it long enough, that he missed his divorce! lol

Way to go for Jenny speaking up for herself and for Mel with the wardrobe.  Why would Lindsay think she gets to forbid Jenny from roller derby if Mel hasn't even been talked to about it???

Just love the proverbial slaps in the face both L and M keep getting, but they still just don't get it at all!

the audit was just so awesome LOL

LMAOOOOooooo!! LMFAO!!!!! <singing in my Martha and the Vandellas vibe> Nowhere to run to Michael! Nowhere to Hide! Your ass is divorced now Michael! The court took Ben's side!!!!! LMAOOOOOOooooooo! Thank you so much for a splendid chapter to wake up to! OMG! So much to comment on!

First up is Lindsay! Well well WELL! Trickalicious certainly got her ass handed to her this chapter. Not only was she caught trying to comandeer Mel's clothes, she was called on it by both Jenny and Mel respectively! She kills me with pulling out the WASP buzz whenever she feels caught and slighted. I'm glad they are not falling for that crap. I'm glad that she is getting thwarted at every turn. I could just imagine the look on her face each time she was called on her crap. I LOVED the fact that Jenny told her off in front of the rest of the family. I really don't think Jenny will have to worry about being repaid in kind since Mel heard everything as well as everyone else. Jenny did at least ask if she could have the conversation in private but Lindsay in her arrogance brushed her off and gave her the floor to speak freely and openly. I don't think Mel will allow Broomhilda to treat her daughter the same way Lindsay was able to corner Gus on Christmas.

As for Lindsay's job: Sidney would just do well to fire her but I think this is more torturous. She is being forced to help the young lady who is the niece of the woman's gallery Justin's show will be held in. Sidney and Lydia should hold a class in "How to Pour Salt in an Open Wound 101." Mel called her on that too! 'Are you sure this isn't because you can't bask in the glory of being the person who found the great Justin Taylor..." HELL YEAH it was!! and 'Guess you won't be lording it over Martine anymore hmm?' Just added to Lindsay's future meltdown. If Lindsay doesn't do right by Martine, I'm sure that both Sidney and Lydia will have no qualms about burning Lindsay's bridges for her within the art world. *evil grinning and rubbing hands* I can't wait to see how this scenario plays out OR the one with her lies to Emily! But for now, I am even more content to talk about the stupidity of Michael....

LMFAO!!! What can I say except that you are brilliant in your 'maelstrom of mendacity!' Shit! I must stop hanging around Faal too....but you know what? I don't want to, LOL! Ted's plan was absolutely BRILLIANT having the IRS come in a audit Michael. Watching him run around trying to get Ben to save his ass was highly entertaining! I love that Eli and Monty loathe Michael so much that they are providing the getaway while seeming like innocent bystanders in Michael's drama. Good for Ben going on with his plans for the divorce!! He needed to be as far away from that ingrate long since but it's better late than never. So now Idiot Boy owes $22,000 to the IRS or risks Federal prison time. *evil chuckles bursting out* Guess there shall be some 'Return to Sender' stamps issued on those collectibles he's been ordering.

As for his relationship with Jenny....LAWD HAM TURKEY both he and Lindz in cahoots is not working out the way the two of them planned. First trying to basically steal her money and now trying to restrict her from Roller Derby has backfired both times. You would think he and the she-bitch would have learned their lessons about trying to run Jenny's life but I have a feeling things are definitely about to go nuclear when he finds out about Hank Cameron. Thankfully Jenny has the full support of Ben and Mel because she's going to need it.  

Lydia's reaction to both Lilah and Brian and Justin's impromptu makeout session was hysterical!! I think she is going to be a really welcomed edition to the family. Em and Zee tickle me pink! Zee threatening Faal made me spit my coffee! Talk about creative! I think even Mel learned a few good phrases that she can use on other lawyers in regards to their clients. I agree that they should wait until after the show to tell Brian and Justin what happened between Emily and Lindsay so Justin will have full use of that diabolical and malicious streak which shows up every now and again. Lawd I love that dude! 

Girl you have made my morning!! 

WRITE On Nicole! HUGS!

~Nichelle