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Zero at the Bone by MadLori
Brown Eyes:
I'm dying to hear what people think about this recent update!
**Spoilers and questions**
Do you really think that there's no realistic chance for D and Jack to be together beyond this one weekend? I still keep wondering why D couldn't go into witness protection with Jack. I liked Jack's suggestion to Megen about actually just staying with D rather than going into witness protection.... But, I think she's right that it would put too much stress on D to feel like he was constantly responsible for protecting Jack as well as figuring out his own problems. But, still... wouldn't D entering the same type of protective program as Jack help him in the same way that it would help Jack?
And, this chapter really brought up all sorts of interesting, scary questions about who they can really trust. I'm very curious about Megen's role in knowing about the initial contract for D to kill Jack. I got really curious when she was remembering that scenario and thinking that she would have been ready to kill D if he looked like he was going to go through with the initial assassination of Jack.
I'm constantly amazed and impressed by how complex this plot is.
:)
mariez:
--- Quote from: atz75 on November 08, 2007, 10:16:49 am ---I'm dying to hear what people think about this recent update!
**Spoilers and questions**
Do you really think that there's no realistic chance for D and Jack to be together beyond this one weekend? I still keep wondering why D couldn't go into witness protection with Jack. I liked Jack's suggestion to Megen about actually just staying with D rather than going into witness protection.... But, I think she's right that it would put too much stress on D to feel like he was constantly responsible for protecting Jack as well as figuring out his own problems. But, still... wouldn't D entering the same type of protective program as Jack help him in the same way that it would help Jack?
And, this chapter really brought up all sorts of interesting, scary questions about who they can really trust. I'm very curious about Megen's role in knowing about the initial contract for D to kill Jack. I got really curious when she was remembering that scenario and thinking that she would have been ready to kill D if he looked like he was going to go through with the initial assassination of Jack.
I'm constantly amazed and impressed by how complex this plot is.
:)
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SPOILERS
Hi Amanda,
Yes, this chapter left me kind of awestruck - not only by the intelligent complexity of the plot(s), but by the emotional intensity. Damn.
I think there are lots of reasons D can't go into the witness protection program with Jack....the main one being - he's not a witness! :) He doesn't qualify for the program and the "protection" it provides. Now, I guess he could, in theory, hide with Jack while he's in the witness protection program, but there's all kinds of problems with that, too, as D pointed out. Yeah, he'd be stressed trying to protect Jack all the time, but he'd actually be putting Jack in more danger by being with him. D has a really, really big bad target on his back right now - and until that goes away (I have no idea how), he won't risk Jack's life by being with him. This is all aside from the fact that Jack will always be a target, too. Gah! So.....D's mission does seem rather daunting, doesn't it? But you know what, Petros and all the other bad guys seem untouchable right now. But they're not. They're not infallible - if they were, Jack and D wouldn't have made it this far. There's not a person alive without weaknesses, you just have to find them. So, yeah, I do think there's a realistic chance that things can work out.
But it's pretty clear that things are gonna get really, really ugly. And whatever resolution takes place won't come without some kind of sacrifice, somewhere along the way.
Okay, I'm ready for the next chapter. ;)
Marie
Brown Eyes:
Spoilers***
Well, I think Churchill (and by extension witness protection programs, etc.) are already breaking the rules when it comes to D. They're already extending protection to him by letting him stay in the guarded-room with Jack. So, yes, he's not a witness... but the authorities seem to be treating him as a figure worthy of protection even now. And, yes, both D and Jack are targeted and are both in danger... which is why the witness protection program would seem like at least an OK option for both. I would guess that Jack would prefer to live with D even if D is a target than to live without him in relative (or in increased) safety.
mariez:
--- Quote from: atz75 on November 08, 2007, 01:27:15 pm ---Well, I think Churchill (and by extension witness protection programs, etc.) are already breaking the rules when it comes to D. They're already extending protection to him by letting him stay in the guarded-room with Jack. So, yes, he's not a witness... but the authorities seem to be treating him as a figure worthy of protection even now. And, yes, both D and Jack are targeted and are both in danger... which is why the witness protection program would seem like at least an OK option for both. I would guess that Jack would prefer to live with D even if D is a target than to live without him in relative (or in increased) safety.
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SPOILERS
Yep, I see what you're saying - it's a complex situation to be sure. But.....even though Churchill personally has regard for Ennis and Jack's relationship - I don't think that extends beyond him. As to the authorities treating D as a figure worthy of protection ...no, I don't get that impression. I don't think letting D stay in Jack's room means they are extending protection to him. In fact, no one has the right to deny Jack the right to have D or anyone else of his choosing in his room (as long as they were deemed safe). He's not under arrest - he could walk right out the door of the hotel room if he chose to (which, of course, he wouldn't!) Beyond whatever personal feelings Churchill has, I don't see Witsec as having any interest in protecting D. In fact, they can't wait to get Jack into hiding - and having D along only complicates matters for them. Of course, once Jack started a new life, there would be nothing to stop D from joining him (if he could find him, which I don't doubt that D could :) ). But Witsec certainly isn't going to be telling D where Jack is and D knows that.
Yes, I certainly agree that right now Jack would prefer to live with D under any conditions! But, it was my impression from this conversation that he realizes the ultimate futility of that arrangement and agreed with D:
D was nearly struck dumb by that sentiment, but he didn’t let it show. “That’s las night talkin, and all this drama,” he said. “That ain’t fer real. Come a time you’d be sorry, and you’d regret it, and I ain’t gonna be enough ta make all that go away. I don’t want that fer you, y’hear me?” Jack said nothing, eyes downcast. “I ain’t gonna let you lose what you worked for. It’s part a who you are and I ain’t lettin no part a you get destroyed.” He hesitated. “You gotta trust me, Jack.”
At that, Jack lifted his eyes and met D’s. “I trust you.”
I don't have any ideas at all how this can be resolved! D seemed to have some sort of a plan before, but now with this Josey complication - I don't know....there's just so much against them. But I keep holding on to the idea that there will be a sequel! :)
Marie
MadLori:
--- Quote from: mariez on November 08, 2007, 02:22:45 pm ---
I don't have any ideas at all how this can be resolved! D seemed to have some sort of a plan before, but now with this Josey complication - I don't know....there's just so much against them. But I keep holding on to the idea that there will be a sequel! :)
Marie
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There will be. :-)
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