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Zero at the Bone by MadLori
Mikaela:
--- Quote from: mariez on November 08, 2007, 11:56:42 am ---
SPOILERS
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. ;)
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You and me both, to be sure! I see over on the DC forum that Lori is saying only 3 more chapters and an epilogue to come, (before the much-expected sequel) - which has me guessing that things will seriously heat up in the next chapter - I'm betting that our "friend" Petros will make himself known again in the worst way. Eeeep!
Wow, this is such a complex and exciting fic.
Concerning why Ennis D can't go into the witness program, I've chalked it up to red tape and left it at that. Such systems can be incredibly formalistic and bureaucratic, sometimes. (I remember Amy commented after the chapter of "Shades" where the planned-for trial against Hinestroza fell through, that the subsequent treatment of Jack there was entirely realistic & true to the way of things in real life: One moment Shades Jack was in Witness protection, next he was virtually out in the streets on his butt and on his own, though certainly no less in danger from the mob than before. But he was no witness anymore, so no protection forthcoming. Good luck to you, Mr. Twist - and there's the door.) ::)
Which doesn't hide the additional fact that it ups the tension and drama to new heights to have Jack and D part ways in the barrage of alll these dangers and threats, so it certainly serves the fic development to keep Witsec closed to D.
Then again he had some further reasons in the previous chapter why he couldn't go into Witsec - something to do with his military record and keeping his identity and the fact that he is alive under wraps.... But I guess that is not at all relevant anymore, given this chapter's surprising and scary development. D's cover is blown big time anyway.
I do think it makes sense though for D to want Jack to go into as safe a situation as possible, and for them to keep apart - two separate hidden and moving targets more difficult to track down than one, and more "freedom" for D to solve the current mess somehow without focusing his energy on protecting Jack. And it makes sense that Jack realizes that too - D needs all his resources on handling this situation without any Jack "distractions". Still you gotta admire the two of them. They sure do love each other to go through with this. Personal sacrifices all around.
As for how D will resolve the whole thing.... I was thinking earlier that he might do some kind of "deal with the devil", and perhaps that *is* still in the cards as far as Jack's situation is concerned.... but as for Josey, I'd say her chances of survival in this are pretty slim. She seems so determined to carry the feud to the grave, it's probably down to either her or D.... :o
Well, can you tell I'm totally hooked? I love ZatB to pieces, and speculate about the next events quite a bit.
Lori, you totally rock! :)
MadLori:
Thanks, everyone, for the great comments and thoughts...it's always fascinating to read what people predict for upcoming events, or how they're working through possible scenarios in their head. Some ideas put forth are very close to what's about to happen, some aren't.
I just hope that the actual unfolding of the story's events live up to your expectations!
Thanks for reading!
mariez:
--- Quote from: MadLori on November 08, 2007, 03:01:04 pm ---There will be. :-)
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--- Quote from: MadLori on November 09, 2007, 12:15:30 am ---I just hope that the actual unfolding of the story's events live up to your expectations!
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Thanks, Lori! :) I don't doubt that for a second!
--- Quote from: Mikaela on November 08, 2007, 07:26:07 pm ---Then again he had some further reasons in the previous chapter why he couldn't go into Witsec - something to do with his military record and keeping his identity and the fact that he is alive under wraps.... But I guess that is not at all relevant anymore, given this chapter's surprising and scary development. D's cover is blown big time anyway.
I do think it makes sense though for D to want Jack to go into as safe a situation as possible, and for them to keep apart - two separate hidden and moving targets more difficult to track down than one, and more "freedom" for D to solve the current mess somehow without focusing his energy on protecting Jack. And it makes sense that Jack realizes that too - D needs all his resources on handling this situation without any Jack "distractions". Still you gotta admire the two of them. They sure do love each other to go through with this. Personal sacrifices all around.
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Great thoughts, Mikaela! I can't remember specifically - but isn't D kind of officially a non-entity to the government? I had the impression that he kind of doesn't even really "exist" as far as they are concerned? But, anyways, the very strong impression I'm getting is that it is very important to D that he can become "Ennis" again. That he can stop hiding behind false identities, strip all that away once and for all, and become a man "worthy" of Jack and Jack's unconditional love. He doesn't believe he is there yet - and I don't think he'll feel he is ever at that point until he's resolved the issues of his past (as far as they can be resolved.) I'm thinking that when D tells Jack his real name, it'll be the "ultimate" moment of this story. And it's also important to D, as he's pointed out, that Jack can remain "Dr. Jack Twist." I think he's had enough "pretending" and hiding in his life. So, I guess that's why (apart from the red-tape and bureaucratic issues) I don't see Witsec as an option for D. It would be jarring for me to envision that, but Lori's a good enough writer to make almost anything believable!
The odds really do seem stacked against both of them right now - and I don't have the imagination to create a workable scenario!
Three or so more chapters and an epilogue? Wow - action-packed nail biters, for sure!
Marie
mvansand76:
--- Quote from: mariez on November 09, 2007, 01:07:40 pm --- I'm thinking that when D tells Jack his real name, it'll be the "ultimate" moment of this story.
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I sooooooo agree and I think I might not survive that moment... I might be dead on the floor even before he gets around to saying it or Jack gets around to telling him he knows.
I second Mikaela, you rock, Lori! This is still one of the most original and well-written au/au fanfics ever written! I take this Jack and Ennis with me in my heart just like I do with os!J&E!
Hurry back soon with a new chapter, will ya?
:-*
Mel
mariez:
Hot off the presses - Chapter 26!
http://community.livejournal.com/humaninterest/91742.html?view=2177886#t2177886
SPOILER
OH.MY.GOD.
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