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

[MaineWriter]

Any comments, anyone?

L

[mariez]

Here I am!   

"But he was having difficulty now, and wasn’t sure what was going to happen if Bill really did get out of his truck and attack Ellery. If Colson were to really lose his temper – Bill could be in real danger."

Uh oh - sounds like there's a story in there somewhere.  I think that there are going to be some very revealing conversations between Colson and Ellery when they gradually start relating more and more of their past histories. 

So Colson lost his mother when he was young and had an older sister - but I don't remember hearing anything about his father yet.  Hmmm.....

Being carried off to a steaming bath by your lover . . . ahhhh  - now that's a tension reliever! 

Looking forward to the barbecue - and Edna! 

Thanks,
Marie

P.S.  Have I mentioned that I love Reynolds?  Every office needs a Reynolds.   

[MaineWriter]

Chapter 64. Out in Public

http://louisev.livejournal.com/18822.html

Good conversation chapter, and a reminder of the girl on the butter! LOL

L

[MaineWriter]

Chapter 65. Chief Deputy

Wes is having a barbecue and we are all invited!

http://louisev.livejournal.com/19195.html

Enjoy!

Leslie

[mariez]

Yep, great - and much needed - conversation in Chapter 64.

And from Chapter 65, this cracks me up no matter how many times I read it:

“Ellery Cantrell, I been married to the Sheriff fer forty years, you don’t think I know what fuck means?” The woman smiled primly, thoroughly enjoying Ellery’s blush of embarrassment.

   Edna is probably one of the very few people who can make Ellery blush! 

Thanks,
Marie

[louisev]

you bet she is!

that's Edna's job!

[MaineWriter]

Hello everyone!

Chapter 66. Normal

http://louisev.livejournal.com/19209.html

More goings on at the barbecue...

L

[MaineWriter]

A double scoop of chapters, first thing on Friday...

Chapter 67. Monkey Wrench

http://louisev.livejournal.com/19507.html

Enjoy!

L

[mariez]

A double scoop of chapters, first thing on Friday... 

Mmmmm .... and I just licked them right up! 

"Colson nodded, feeling a thrill of happiness in his chest. He had gotten through the barbecue, enjoyed the jollity and festive air surrounding Ellery’s colleagues and friends, the good food and beer, and found himself noticing once more that everything felt normal. Perhaps it was that he was breaking out of his long isolation, his hermit’s life, and the days he had spent with Ellery, gradually loosened him from his solitude, that he could quietly enjoy others around him talking without having to do more than nod, smile, and occasionally laugh at a particularly sharp witted joke, usually delivered by Ellery or Wes."

Aww, this made me so happy, but yet the thought that Colson has spent so much time feeling "abnormal" is so heartbreaking. . .


And it's great to see Murdoch in Chapter 67:

Murdoch glanced up soberly at Colson. “We don’t file em under whether they got rust or not sir.”

I love that guy - he sure does come up with some great lines sitting in that fishbowl - reminds me of his recent encounter with Jeremy and Nick.   

Thanks, L&L
Marie

[MaineWriter]

Louise is traveling, but that doesn't mean she is not working!

Chapter 68. Panic

http://louisev.livejournal.com/19848.html

Enjoy!

L