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New Greenlea Tale: The Rookie
louisev:
Let's not make any mistake here -- Ellery has got several good qualities and several bad ones, and they are making a less than completely effective Chief Deputy out of him. He has a lot to learn about diplomacy, and about treating A.D.A.'s with respect, and he a flaw in his character that causes him to compete when he should be cooperating. Paula should be getting his support, rather than having to chase after him and get broadsided by him. He has a lot of growing up to do, and unless she stands up to him and starts pushing back, without whining to her bosses, he is going to trample her again in the next big case. This scene was to illustrate Paula's attempt to take Ellery on herself, and to give him a piece of her mind.
But it is fun as hell to write!
frantic65:
--- Quote from: louise van hine on February 02, 2008, 06:56:57 pm ---Let's not make any mistake here -- Ellery has got several good qualities and several bad ones, and they are making a less than completely effective Chief Deputy out of him. He has a lot to learn about diplomacy, and about treating A.D.A.'s with respect, and he a flaw in his character that causes him to compete when he should be cooperating. Paula should be getting his support, rather than having to chase after him and get broadsided by him. He has a lot of growing up to do, and unless she stands up to him and starts pushing back, without whining to her bosses, he is going to trample her again in the next big case. This scene was to illustrate Paula's attempt to take Ellery on herself, and to give him a piece of her mind.
But it is fun as hell to write!
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I think Paula's learning curve is over now with Ellery & next time she'll be ready. I can't believe she let him get away with calling her sweetheart though, she still hasn't gained his respect. I'm not sure she ever can honestly, but it does make for some fascinating dynamics.
And it's even more fun to read!!!
I agree with Marie here though-this was not one of Ellery's charming moments!!
louisev:
and the other shoe... drops.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/248484.html Chapter 46
mariez:
--- Quote from: louise van hine on February 02, 2008, 07:25:30 pm ---and the other shoe... drops.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/248484.html Chapter 46
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SPOILERS
Did someone mention fun? I had so much fun reading that chapter the first time, I read it again right away! LOL!
“I love you like my own son, Ellery, but I can’t have you runnin roughshod over the first decent prosecutor we got servin in this county because you won’t stop throwin sand at her in the sandbox.....
You're almost as smart as you think you are, Ellery - but there are other smart people in Greenlea County, too. And one of them just gave you an ass-kicking that was long past due.
Paula has a lot of learning to do, too. And not only about standing up to Ellery. She needs to get with the program about how things really operate - and the fact that she hasn't learned that is really Mel's fault. And it would be a lot easier for her to learn these things if the people she is supposedly working with actually worked with her and tried to show her the ropes - instead of trying to compete against her.
This entire plot line is terrific, Louise!
Thanks,
Marie
louisev:
now you see, I wrote this plot line just for you prosecutors out there !!
I am not sure I have any more plot in me tonight but rest assured there will be more tomorrow!
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