and a second bonus chapter of the weekend, chapter 39:
I hope this is a nice distraction from the grief of this terrible week:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/246701.html Chapter 39
You spoil us, Louise. Yes, a terrible week, for sure.
And a good distraction.
SPOILERSThese last two chapters are terrific. Are you sure you haven't been hanging around police stations?
I'm itching to hop on a plane to Tourmaline and bang some heads together because Ellery, Jeremy and Paula are annoying me.
Jeremy is right - Ellery does hate women. And he enjoys insulting Paula. And he needs to knock it off. He is very lucky, I'm not the A.D.A.
Ellery is right - Jeremy is being a chump. I'm glad he and Paula have a truce of sorts. It's better all around if they are pleasant and have a good working relationship, but he's going to send the wrong message if he goes too far with that, or if he tries to apologize or comfort her. That's not his place.
And Paula.....sheesh. I know she's (relatively) young. But for Chrissakes, you can't
ever admit that a professional colleague intimidates you! Going back to the office and complaining to Mel is wrong on so many levels. She can call her girlfriend (was it Mary?) the next time and bitch all she wants, privately. But professionally, she has to grow a backbone and let Ellery have it but good the next time he pulls that crap on her. He's never going to respect her otherwise.
Ahh...I feel better now!
And I'm dying to hear this Paula/Jeremy phone conversation! Great job, Louise.
Thanks,
Marie