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New Greenlea Tale: The Rookie
mariez:
--- Quote from: belbbmfan on February 28, 2008, 02:22:20 pm ---........ I can't hate her, even though her behavior is very upsetting. There's too much history there.
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Agreed, Fabienne. Well said.
Marie
louisev:
I think of Laura as a woman who has always been fundamentally unprepared to deal with the uncomfortable facts of her life outside of the preexisting assumptions about familial duty and traditional roles, and this makes people rigid and insensitive when they would otherwise exhibit more sensitivity. I have never thought of her as a "bad woman" but she still has strong feelings for Colson, and has never accepted his being gay. And having to look the facts in the eye and realize that her daughters are more flexible, more forgiving, and ARE able to grow out of her mindset, makes her even more uncomfortable and unaccepting.
mariez:
Ode to "The Rookie"
On a stakeout in the dead of night
Our Rookie is ready when things ignite
When his mentor has to fire a shot
He proves once again he is "Jeremy-on-the-spot"
"Selectmen" and the "Brotherhood" and a "Friend" who is no friend
All seem to be conspiring in a disturbing trend
Making deals with crooks like Amos makes Ellery see red
And his biting words to Paula fill our Rookie with dread
But in the midst of all the usual commotion
Our Rookie gets the good word on his promotion
Bank accounts and transfers and a missing $50,000
Make all the good guys hot under their collars
Ellery's blood pressure is making him dizzy
But that won't stop him and Colson from "getting busy"
And even though our Rookie is ripe from his trip to Yuma
His Nicky is still ready to jump on him like a puma
When Ellery fears that his time is getting short
Colson turns to Wesley for some practical support
That trip to Puerto Rico is looking better and better
Will it stop Ellery from being a fretter?
Next thing you know there are some interesting twists
Involving Chief Deputy Cantrell's wrists
Even though it makes for a side-splitting scene
It has poor Nicky turning green
For his man has been called upon to provide aid
Good thing his hacksaw has a sharp blade!
But we soon find out what's lurking in our Rookie's mind
It seems he harbors fantasies about ties that bind!
But things are also heating up in downtown Tourmaline
Where a plea agreement meeting turns into an ugly scene
Ellery and Paula are once again butting heads
Every time they meet the animosity spreads
But Ellery knows that Amos in a black satin camisole
May turn out to be his ace-in-the-hole
He makes a good deal, but it's behind Paula's back
And the A.D.A. understandably goes on the attack
Sheriff Brown has had it with Ellery's sass
And tells him to stop being an arrogant jackass
But Paula proves again that she's a class act
And is smart enough to bring about a much-needed pact
Back at the Red Stallion Lance makes his return
And Wayne's appearance at the house gives Colson heartburn
When Wayne mixes booze and pills things turn downright scary
Ellery wants to help him but he's still a little wary
Things turn from bad to worse with a shocking situation
How will Colson react to this heartbreaking revelation?
Colson's daughter needs him for emotional support
And Ellery may be some help if matters go to court
Colson is a nervous wreck, he's not sure how to act
And Edna gives some good advice with her usual tact
But Edna is a feisty one as Wayne is quick to see
When he calls Ellery with a whining plea
He is mad at Lauren for not filling his glass
And our girl Edna threatens to kick his ass!
The girls are settled safely with Wes and Edna Brown
But who knows what will happen now that the Grey Girls have come to town!
louisev:
yay, now that was one sass-filled poem, Marie!!!
belbbmfan:
--- Quote from: mariez on February 29, 2008, 04:14:15 pm ---Ode to "The Rookie"
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:laugh: :laugh:
OMG Marie, that was brilliant! Can you hear me laughing?
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