Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll

[louisev]

*rubs eyes*  *takes headache tablets*

My goodness you folks have been busy overnight.  I just spent the last half-hour friending a bunch of lurkers who want to see the "works in progress"!  My my!  I had no idea how many lurkers there were!

And now, down to writing the gettin fancy stuff.

[souxi]

Exactly!    I was shocked when he agreed to go out to dinner with ADA Paula.

Especially after that first night with Nick Sampson.   And now after the second night with Nick, plus Nicks "I'm falling for you" confession, how could he possibly keep that date??

He should just call her and tell her that he has reconsidered because it is improper to date a person he will need to interact with in court.     Which is absolutely true!   She could not disagree with that reasoning. 

If he made the date before even meeting Nick, well that might be different.   He could justify it as the fact she pressured him to do so, and to keep himself in the closet at work he goes on the date.    Even then he could just not make a second date telling her whatever excuse he wanted.   "Improper", "No spark"  etc.

I can see the reasoning behind what he,s doing by dating her, but IMO there is no contest. Hot Nick wins everytime over the twig lol. What a body!!

[souxi]

*rubs eyes*  *takes headache tablets*

My goodness you folks have been busy overnight.  I just spent the last half-hour friending a bunch of lurkers who want to see the "works in progress"!  My my!  I had no idea how many lurkers there were!

And now, down to writing the gettin fancy stuff.

Morning Louise.

Woooweeee, here comes the HOT stuff guys lol. June, get that fan and the smelling salts at the ready lol.

[louisev]

*OKAY*

Everyone who asked to be friended HAS BEEN Friended.You should be able to see the Epilogue chapter now, as unfinished as it is.  I'll be remedying that shortly.

[magicmountain]

I hope it is not too late for some more Hughdity goodness     
(We need a drooling smiley)

He's beyond beautiful - but where did he get that swimming costume? It's on a par with Ennis' pyjamas!

[magicmountain]

Acceptance

   It finally hit me this morning.    The need to concluded the Laramie Saga.    The Wedding kiss was it.   Ennis was happy now.   He has accepted his homosexuality by openly kissing Ellery in front of people.     

   All objectives were met.   

From the beginning: 
Ennis meets Ellery.   
Ellery finds Jacks killer.   
Ennis has his closure with Jack on the Mountain.
Ennis accepts his love for Ellery
The Wedding.

   And of course along the way we got to meet many new colourful characters.   Plus we got to mix in a few old ones.   Ma Twist, His daughters, even Alma.

   But now that Ennis is at this happy juncture we need to move onto new characters.     We don't need to be with E&E 24/7 anymore.    They are going to do just fine on there own.    Oh I'm sure Louisev will have Dupree interact with E&E plenty still.      I doubt Ellery will sell the Red Stallion anytime soon.   Ennis wouldn't let him!   He enjoys working there despite his complaints.   

   But readers are now foaming at the mouth (and pants) at the new adventures of Jeremy Dupree.    It just makes sense to refocus the story there.    So the Laramie Saga is over.  Time to pass the torch to the new stud in town.    I have finally accepted that this is not so much an ending, but the beginning of something new and delicious.

Thanks for that rationale David. As Milli would say - we push forward! (Or is that something Nick would say?)

[souxi]

Here ya go June. If you need reviving afterwards:  

 

[louisev]

I would like to belatedly announce (I thought about this yesterday, in fact, but so many people seemed to be out of town or busy) a Finale Party in Chat.

I will be here from now (8 a.m. Eastern time) till about 8 p.m. Eastern tonight, and welcome those who are celebrating the completion of the Laramie Saga and the sixth volume, "The Red Stallion" to join me as I finish writing the Epilogue and we discuss the plots and plans going forward.

Party will be held in the FanFiction room on the OLD chat (Blue button)

[David]

Thanks for that rationale David. As Milli would say - we push forward! (Or is that something Nick would say?)

Ha ha ha!    Yes, right when Jeremy says : "MORE!"   

[louisev]

you guys liked that game of "More," eh?