Ariana: I found some basics. I didn't want to buy too much but, what I bought was very good quality. I tried on much more than I bought . It seemed all to soon that we were headed in different directions to our separate homes. I planned to take a bath first thing and I did. Ariana, are you planning on leaving me? The voice was strong and sounded youthful. I hadn't heard anyone knock or enter. The alarm system had not gone off. I wasn't anywhere near an object I could use to protect myself with. Then I saw him going through the clothes I had left lying on the bed. He picked up the sissors that I had left there and was removing the tags. Shall I put them away for you love . I was scared when I spoke, not much above a whisper, Chandler ? The man said," yes love" and then" these are a bit um, did you try these on before you bought them?" " May I join you?" This must be someone's idea of a sick joke I thought. He was walking towards me now although I still couldn't see his face and he was shedding his clothes . Chandler ! NO! I stood and grabbed a towel form the rod. Just then he walked into the light. I saw the man he used to be. I forgot the towel I had been holding so tightly about me and slapped him hard across his new face. It was like looking at Eagle and seeing Breeze or Denzel Jr and seeing Denzel .
"What have you done!" I asked him......"What have you done? " There was nowhere to go, we didn't have any doors to lock, just the ones to the outside. I had nowhere to hide. "What's wrong with you ?" he asked me . He was standing in front of me shirtless, his jeans hanging on his hips . I thought of the jeans ads I'd seen. My lord, he could have been one. Then he looked at me, really looked at me and I tried to calm my voice . " There is nothing wrong with me as you can plainly see." " Chandler, what have you done and why?" Chandler's voice was husky when he asked, can we talk later Ariana. We haven't had sex in more than a year and I want you now. No! I told him we can't. I want to know what's happened and why? He wasn't listening to me . He was telling me how beautiful I was. I've been working out with Kari and Mercedes I told him. You haven't ... He left the rest unspoken and I said no, I haven't nor am I having an affair, I added . I know he whispered . Does Aruara know about this -I gestured with my hands. No was his reply. I was attracted and appalled at the same time. Who would not want to be with him? I started putting clothes on, taking them from the drawers he had just put them into . The dark brown leather pants and jacket,white shirt,socks and I shoved my feet into boots or something. I grabbed my bag and told him I'd call as I rushed out the door.
I didn't stop when he called from the doorway I just kept walking. I didn't know where to go. I looked back and he still stood in the doorway, watching me . I yelled back to him that I needed time, Please just give me some time! The only two places I could think to go would be Mercedes -she must know how weird it would feel to be with a man so young. Kari's she could understand how it would feel to see the dead man walking and talking to you.
I truly did not think they could understand how it felt to have that man actually be your husband! I thought of Clay and then of Levi, I couldn't remember if he looked like his father or not. I would go to Mer's maybe Kari would be staying the night. I stopped and took the time to straighten my clothes and pull out the small transporter I kept for emergencies when I worked. I had transported to just outside Mer's door. I ran my brush quickly through my hair, I didn't want to scare her, then knocked.
Mer: Ariana? What happened? She was telling me about Chandler, he was back, only there was a problem. He had traded in for a younger body. He did what? Why? You can stay here as long as you need. Check it out, we'll even give you your own room; I moved some walls around, pushed some buttons, and voila, she had a private space to sleep in or whatever.
Ariana: I had a very restless night and tried not to wake Mer. I couldn't go home so I went out and bought more clothes and for the time we worked out I tried to put my husband out of my mind. When we were done and sitting with our yogurt etc. I just came right out with it . How do I know that it's even him. I don't intend to give myself to a memory? He told me that he knew I wasn't having an affair. That means someone has been watching me, doesn't it. He might be an android with all of ...Chandlers memories, He could be ceriton or some fountain of youth thing. He doesn't look any older than 30 at the most. His doctors won't talk to me. I can't be alone with him girls , I just can't. I feel like I'm in a Science Fiction movie!
Mercedes: I'm calling Rhett, it's understandable that he wouldn't want to get involved with the medical crap, considering that stuff like that goes on all the time, but if it isn't Chandler, he'll know. I called Rhett, and explained that Chandler had returned surely enough, but he certainly didn't look like Chandler should look, nor did he act like Chandler, and if he could please help us out, I'd be in the studio come the end of the week. He was reluctant, but since it was no longer a matter of what's wrong with my sick husband, and more a matter of is he who he is supposed to be, he agreed.
Once upon a time, a girl and her mother became almost obsessed with paper dolls, and these are their attempts at taking those stories, and making sense out of them....
Sunday, March 21, 2004
BJ: She rushed out the door and was gone. Three days later I called and I asked Keely if she knew of a place I could rent, since I would be here much
longer than I had planned to be. The Hotel I was staying in was nice but I wanted something more personal, more home like. Even if it was just a room with kitchen privilages it would be better than where I was now. I could afford up to a couple thousand a month. Could she help me? I had another problem, I wouldn't be going home, couldn't, I would have to work part of the day. Could I take them all, her husband too,out to dinner for thanksgiving? It would be a thank you for introducing me to Chatchki's. Please say yes.
Keely: Let me look around, there should be something! Caroline and I would really enjoy having someone to eat Thanksgiving dinner with, but there is no husband, it's just the two of us.
BJ: When she asked me to let her look around I told her no, she had enough to worry about, I didn't want to add to it. I would find something. I would arrange for the three of us to have Thanksgiving dinner at the hotel. They have very good food . I asked if there were someone else she would like to invite? The more the merrier. They,the hotel just required 3 days notice. I told her that I wasn't sure, but maybe some of my family would try to surprise me. I told her where and when she could find me if she wanted to just talk sometime, besides the phone I added, and rang off.
Keely: I got off the phone with BJ, and mom called. I had the lecture of a lifetime, and managed to get off the phone without giving her any inside info on Caroline, I didn't want my family to know about what was going on, they would butt in, and that would be the most degrading moment ever. I didn't want my family to bail me out of my problems. Grams would be coming for Christmas, some benefit concert or something. Thanksgiving dinner with BJ went fairly well in that Caroline had the sense to stay out of other people's pockets! I asked him how long he would be in Chicago for. My reasoning was that the woman who had been renting the extra room from me had just told me she'd be spending the rest of the winter in Florida.
BJ: I've decided to stay until the end of May-begining of June. Have you heard of a place already? Tell me about it.
Keely: Well, I've been renting out an extra room to this woman, and she'll be moving to Florida at the end of this week. If you're interested, or one of the women I work with is looking to rent out the second unit in her duplex.
BJ: I thought about this a duplex would be nice and I could have whom ever I wanted there. On the other hand there was Keely-she needed the extra money. I didn't think she could afford to have that room empty. Why did I always do these things. Because I cared. I'll take the room Keely, what are the house rules?
Keely: Not too many really, clean up after yourself, keep the noise down after 11, and that's about it. BJ, don't take it because you feel bad about my situation. I strongly suggest that you look at the duplex, and there are a number of good reasons for that.
BJ: So I am welcome to use the kitchen =bath share, I gather or is there more than one? and what are the good reasons? Why should I feel bad?
Keely: There are two bathrooms, Caroline and myself share one, and the other is yours. You'll have two keys, one for your room, and one for the house. We don't eat at home a lot, so you can use whatever space is there. Umm, not much else to it, Grandma Walker is coming for Christmas, just so you know ahead of time. I was unsure exactly what kind of relationship they had had going, and he should know anyways if he was going to be living in the house.
longer than I had planned to be. The Hotel I was staying in was nice but I wanted something more personal, more home like. Even if it was just a room with kitchen privilages it would be better than where I was now. I could afford up to a couple thousand a month. Could she help me? I had another problem, I wouldn't be going home, couldn't, I would have to work part of the day. Could I take them all, her husband too,out to dinner for thanksgiving? It would be a thank you for introducing me to Chatchki's. Please say yes.
Keely: Let me look around, there should be something! Caroline and I would really enjoy having someone to eat Thanksgiving dinner with, but there is no husband, it's just the two of us.
BJ: When she asked me to let her look around I told her no, she had enough to worry about, I didn't want to add to it. I would find something. I would arrange for the three of us to have Thanksgiving dinner at the hotel. They have very good food . I asked if there were someone else she would like to invite? The more the merrier. They,the hotel just required 3 days notice. I told her that I wasn't sure, but maybe some of my family would try to surprise me. I told her where and when she could find me if she wanted to just talk sometime, besides the phone I added, and rang off.
Keely: I got off the phone with BJ, and mom called. I had the lecture of a lifetime, and managed to get off the phone without giving her any inside info on Caroline, I didn't want my family to know about what was going on, they would butt in, and that would be the most degrading moment ever. I didn't want my family to bail me out of my problems. Grams would be coming for Christmas, some benefit concert or something. Thanksgiving dinner with BJ went fairly well in that Caroline had the sense to stay out of other people's pockets! I asked him how long he would be in Chicago for. My reasoning was that the woman who had been renting the extra room from me had just told me she'd be spending the rest of the winter in Florida.
BJ: I've decided to stay until the end of May-begining of June. Have you heard of a place already? Tell me about it.
Keely: Well, I've been renting out an extra room to this woman, and she'll be moving to Florida at the end of this week. If you're interested, or one of the women I work with is looking to rent out the second unit in her duplex.
BJ: I thought about this a duplex would be nice and I could have whom ever I wanted there. On the other hand there was Keely-she needed the extra money. I didn't think she could afford to have that room empty. Why did I always do these things. Because I cared. I'll take the room Keely, what are the house rules?
Keely: Not too many really, clean up after yourself, keep the noise down after 11, and that's about it. BJ, don't take it because you feel bad about my situation. I strongly suggest that you look at the duplex, and there are a number of good reasons for that.
BJ: So I am welcome to use the kitchen =bath share, I gather or is there more than one? and what are the good reasons? Why should I feel bad?
Keely: There are two bathrooms, Caroline and myself share one, and the other is yours. You'll have two keys, one for your room, and one for the house. We don't eat at home a lot, so you can use whatever space is there. Umm, not much else to it, Grandma Walker is coming for Christmas, just so you know ahead of time. I was unsure exactly what kind of relationship they had had going, and he should know anyways if he was going to be living in the house.
BJ : A few weeks had gone by now and no call from Keely. I hadn't seen her at the resterant and when I asked they told me that they had let her go. I felt responsible. I would have to wait for her to call me. Would she, I had no idea.
Keely: I finally found another job, and after leaving the interview I had planned to give BJ a call, but I ran into him instead, literally, he was leaving the radio station, and I ran right into him. Oh gosh, I'm sorry! I looked up and there he was.
BJ: That's alright I said to the woman I was holding. When she looked up it was Keely. I've been thinking about you a lot lately I said . I just didn't expect to find you in my arms. Hello.
Keely: This was embarassing! Hi. I didn't think you'd still be in town. I'm really sorry about Caroline, I wish I could say that things like that didn't happen a lot. Can I buy you some coffee or something?
BJ: Yes, I would love some latte if they have any in this town . Do you know of a place?
Keely: There's a place down the street, Chatchki's, we can walk.
BJ: That would be wonderful. I offered her my arm and we headed for Chatchki's. We found a place to sit and when we had our drinks, I told her how sorry I was that I had caused her to lose her job and that I hoped that she had found another. I even offered to pay her rent if that would help her out.
Keely: BJ, please stop. It's not your fault I lost my job. She does stuff like that all the time. I did get a new job, today actually. Right before I slammed into you. We finished our drinks, and I looked at my watch, oh crap. I have to go, umm, I wrote down the phone number on a napkin, this is my number, call me sometime? I had to leave, I was late for an appointment with social services.
Keely: I finally found another job, and after leaving the interview I had planned to give BJ a call, but I ran into him instead, literally, he was leaving the radio station, and I ran right into him. Oh gosh, I'm sorry! I looked up and there he was.
BJ: That's alright I said to the woman I was holding. When she looked up it was Keely. I've been thinking about you a lot lately I said . I just didn't expect to find you in my arms. Hello.
Keely: This was embarassing! Hi. I didn't think you'd still be in town. I'm really sorry about Caroline, I wish I could say that things like that didn't happen a lot. Can I buy you some coffee or something?
BJ: Yes, I would love some latte if they have any in this town . Do you know of a place?
Keely: There's a place down the street, Chatchki's, we can walk.
BJ: That would be wonderful. I offered her my arm and we headed for Chatchki's. We found a place to sit and when we had our drinks, I told her how sorry I was that I had caused her to lose her job and that I hoped that she had found another. I even offered to pay her rent if that would help her out.
Keely: BJ, please stop. It's not your fault I lost my job. She does stuff like that all the time. I did get a new job, today actually. Right before I slammed into you. We finished our drinks, and I looked at my watch, oh crap. I have to go, umm, I wrote down the phone number on a napkin, this is my number, call me sometime? I had to leave, I was late for an appointment with social services.
2406 November 15 Ariana: We had finished going though our paces for the day and headed for what had become our let down place. I ordered a mixed fruit yogurt smoothie. I was actually beginning to like these things. Kari and Mercedes ordered their favorites and I let them know that Chandler was supposed to be back tonight. I told them everything I had held back before and I told them why. I didn't know how I felt any more I told them. I wasn't truly sure that he would be back . I told them that I hoped that he had said something to Aruora. I hadn't, instead I had chosen to meet her out at different places. Thanksgiving was coming up now and if Chandler wasn't back ....What, I asked my wise friends would I do ? It didn't look like they had any idea
Kari: You'll have thanksgiving with the rest of your family, and then the three of us will track him down, and bring him home. Or we can go get him before thanksgiving?
Ariana: Thanks . I can't stand all this waiting it's driving me crazy. Do you think he'll recognize me any more?
Mer: Maybe not, you never had this many muscles! Sorry, when do we leave?
Ariana: muscles, do you think I'm too musclely? Leave for where home or shopping? Maybe I shouldn't be thinking of something sexy right now.
Mer: Kari and I both had the same thing to say: Shopping!! Let's drop PJ (the dog) off with the dogsitter, and get moving!
Ariana: I love you girls! Lets! We took PJ to the setter and started shopping . Foundations first ! Not much fit me any more. I had more curves than I had when I was in school and ....no I guess they did. We laughed a lot !
Kari: You'll have thanksgiving with the rest of your family, and then the three of us will track him down, and bring him home. Or we can go get him before thanksgiving?
Ariana: Thanks . I can't stand all this waiting it's driving me crazy. Do you think he'll recognize me any more?
Mer: Maybe not, you never had this many muscles! Sorry, when do we leave?
Ariana: muscles, do you think I'm too musclely? Leave for where home or shopping? Maybe I shouldn't be thinking of something sexy right now.
Mer: Kari and I both had the same thing to say: Shopping!! Let's drop PJ (the dog) off with the dogsitter, and get moving!
Ariana: I love you girls! Lets! We took PJ to the setter and started shopping . Foundations first ! Not much fit me any more. I had more curves than I had when I was in school and ....no I guess they did. We laughed a lot !
Poems:
Kari Green not the homecoming queen had a dream about getting high. She met a guy who lifted her high and she had a slight drunken feeling.
Kari Green Bar tender Queen had to move out of town got a job as a model in a gown in a dead-end Hotel.
unfinished-- Kari Green bachelors' dream fell asleep one day in a meadow she dreamt of a guy w/warm loving eyes,and when she
Kari Green not the homecoming queen had a dream about getting high. She met a guy who lifted her high and she had a slight drunken feeling.
Kari Green Bar tender Queen had to move out of town got a job as a model in a gown in a dead-end Hotel.
unfinished-- Kari Green bachelors' dream fell asleep one day in a meadow she dreamt of a guy w/warm loving eyes,and when she
Saturday, March 20, 2004
Eagle : It looked like his favorite fish gone wrong. At least that is what I thought it was.
Denz: I cleaned up, and followed, the painting had been explained to me, in great detail. River explained it to me, as "Chester in motion" I forget the rest.
Mari: What. Is this acrylic paint, or what is it?
Denzel: Uhhh, not sure.
Eagle: Denz not knowing, meant to me that perhaps he hadn't been here when River had gotten creative or was occupied with other events . I really didn't think one person could keep track of them all at one time. Denz was a very brave man! I put my hand on his shoulder. Don't worry about it Denz, I think it's wonderful and I whispered in his ear-no matter what Mari says I think she likes it too. Your a brave sole Denz and I applaud you!
Denz: I cleaned up, and followed, the painting had been explained to me, in great detail. River explained it to me, as "Chester in motion" I forget the rest.
Mari: What. Is this acrylic paint, or what is it?
Denzel: Uhhh, not sure.
Eagle: Denz not knowing, meant to me that perhaps he hadn't been here when River had gotten creative or was occupied with other events . I really didn't think one person could keep track of them all at one time. Denz was a very brave man! I put my hand on his shoulder. Don't worry about it Denz, I think it's wonderful and I whispered in his ear-no matter what Mari says I think she likes it too. Your a brave sole Denz and I applaud you!
2406 May 10 I had left Summerset to tour radio stations. I did guest DJ spots. Taking over spots sometimes when the Regular DJ was ill or going on vacation or just as a guest spot. It was fun and I loved being on the road, so to speak. Jeff and I had come to an understanding. I could do this for up to a year then come back and do my regular slot. The arrangement and his apology had swung me for now.
I found myself in Chicago in November. It had started out as a guest spot and then. When the DJ had to have surgery I filled in for a month. During that time I discovered a restraunt and believe it or not someone I knew.
I hadn't recognized her the first time she introduced herself as Keely, my waitress, why should I ? In fact it took me a week. This time I was leaving when a young girl bumped into me. I grabbed her wrist as she tried to relieve me of my wallet. She didn't try to say that she hadn't, the first words out of her mouth were, Your a cop? I told her no but, your about to be in the company of one. I took her to the counter and asked the waitress to call the police for me. That was how I met Keely.
Keely: I saw the police officer come in the door, I had been taking dishes out back when it happened. Officer Peters, what's going on? Caroline! What did you do? I looked over from her, and saw BJ.
BJ : I had to take a really good look at her before I recognized her. Keely ? I asked, and this is your daughter? Officer Peters acted like this was an all to familiar senerio to him . I looked at Keely again and told the officer that I had changed my mind, this time. I had my wallet after all and everything was in it. He had tried to pressure me into making charges against her. I guess he felt she needed trip to jail. Keely, maybe we could talk another time,I really need to go. I wrote my number on the back of my card and handed it to her, bye Caroline. I had cut it really close. The cue light had started blinking as I grabbed the mic and started my intro.
Keely: I looked down at the card, and indeed it was BJ King. Caroline, I'm going to be taking some drastic measures beginning this summer. I've been saving up some money, and you will be going to boot camp-- you know, the kind of thing where you go live on a ranch and WORK! Maybe you'll learn something for a change.
Caroline: MOM, get a life! I'm not going anywhere this summer, and you know it. Mom obviously was just making more threats, she didn't have any money.
Keely: I had a life, before you started with those thugs you call friends! I lost my job that day, the police had come to my workplace to deal with my child. I started a job search, there wouldn't be time to call BJ, this week.
I found myself in Chicago in November. It had started out as a guest spot and then. When the DJ had to have surgery I filled in for a month. During that time I discovered a restraunt and believe it or not someone I knew.
I hadn't recognized her the first time she introduced herself as Keely, my waitress, why should I ? In fact it took me a week. This time I was leaving when a young girl bumped into me. I grabbed her wrist as she tried to relieve me of my wallet. She didn't try to say that she hadn't, the first words out of her mouth were, Your a cop? I told her no but, your about to be in the company of one. I took her to the counter and asked the waitress to call the police for me. That was how I met Keely.
Keely: I saw the police officer come in the door, I had been taking dishes out back when it happened. Officer Peters, what's going on? Caroline! What did you do? I looked over from her, and saw BJ.
BJ : I had to take a really good look at her before I recognized her. Keely ? I asked, and this is your daughter? Officer Peters acted like this was an all to familiar senerio to him . I looked at Keely again and told the officer that I had changed my mind, this time. I had my wallet after all and everything was in it. He had tried to pressure me into making charges against her. I guess he felt she needed trip to jail. Keely, maybe we could talk another time,I really need to go. I wrote my number on the back of my card and handed it to her, bye Caroline. I had cut it really close. The cue light had started blinking as I grabbed the mic and started my intro.
Keely: I looked down at the card, and indeed it was BJ King. Caroline, I'm going to be taking some drastic measures beginning this summer. I've been saving up some money, and you will be going to boot camp-- you know, the kind of thing where you go live on a ranch and WORK! Maybe you'll learn something for a change.
Caroline: MOM, get a life! I'm not going anywhere this summer, and you know it. Mom obviously was just making more threats, she didn't have any money.
Keely: I had a life, before you started with those thugs you call friends! I lost my job that day, the police had come to my workplace to deal with my child. I started a job search, there wouldn't be time to call BJ, this week.
They were at the amusement Park with Brooke and Clint having a great time. Savannah and Dante' decided to take a ride through the spook house. Clint and Brooke got on several cars behind them. When the ride broke down, Savannah and Dante' were alone in one of the tunnels and couldn't get out. They were fooling around and teasing each other, when they kissed. This is usually the point where one or the other of them laughs it off pulling away. This time when they kissed instead of pushing away Savannah held him close ,whispering in a voice full of desire, "I don't wish to be saved anymore Dante' ". They kissing hungrily they did not stop at that.
Friday, March 19, 2004
Keely: Caroline Pierce, my daughter. Gangs, robberies. She is 14 now, and will not graduate on time because she has been at school maybe half the time she is supposed to be. It frustrates me, and then I pick up the phone, and there's my cousin telling me about how BJ King is seeing Grandma Walker.
BJ came into the restaurant, and sat down at the counter, he still looked the same as he always did; trouble, just like Caroline's father. I went over and introduced myself- the usual Hi, I'm Keely, what can I get for you? I took his order, and then I got a call, it was the police again, Caroline Pierce! What in the name of god has she done now? I'll be down there as soon as I can. I spoke with my manager, and finished filling orders. When BJ's finally came up, I set it down, and excused myself, taking off the apron, grabbing my coat and running out the door once again.
Caroline it turns out had just been caught stealing a car. I had no clue what to do, I spoke with the officers and social workers and whoever else, and dragged my daughter home.
BJ came into the restaurant, and sat down at the counter, he still looked the same as he always did; trouble, just like Caroline's father. I went over and introduced myself- the usual Hi, I'm Keely, what can I get for you? I took his order, and then I got a call, it was the police again, Caroline Pierce! What in the name of god has she done now? I'll be down there as soon as I can. I spoke with my manager, and finished filling orders. When BJ's finally came up, I set it down, and excused myself, taking off the apron, grabbing my coat and running out the door once again.
Caroline it turns out had just been caught stealing a car. I had no clue what to do, I spoke with the officers and social workers and whoever else, and dragged my daughter home.
Eagle:I got spoiled while we were away. We could have conversations that didn't get interrupted. Kisses that lasted more than 30 seconds. I could hold my wife and make love to her all we wanted. We tried snow-shoeing, skiing - down hill and cross-country. We did some dog sledding and just a little ice skating. I promise you Mari, that we will never go this long without time for us ever again.
Marijuana: Thank you Eagle, let's see how the housekeeper has done, and maybe keep her? I had been taking some photography classes, and Alaska was a beautiful place to get some of that in. Especially when it involved Eagle on ice skates! It had been years since we had spent this much time alone together, I think we got extremely spoiled. I would do it every month if he suggested it!
Eagle: Evidently it had been Denzel's turn to stay over-night with our brood because he was making pancakes and squeezing oranges for juice when we came in. He looked really domestic . I had never, as far as I could remember seen him cooking. I don't know why it surprised me but it did. Good morning Denz
Denz: Morning Eagle, Mari. How was the trip? You look like you enjoyed yourselves, shall I just say that your children are incredibly stubborn, just like the two of you. Have a seat, it's time for breakfast, unless you already ate?
Eagle: Wonderful would describe it in a word. We'll tell you more another time -pictures and all, right Mari? We haven't eaten -thanks Denz we would love to join you.
I hope they were reasonably good for you . I guess Pandora has filled you in on what ever new designs she and Po' are working on and No doubt Hunter has played for you , right?
Denzel: Yes, Hunter has played for me, and no, Pandora won't say a word about that, it's top secret she told me! River however, has become quite an artist. The 'Picasso' that used to be your glass doors as the proof, he insisted it stay there until you got back to see it, and Chablis-- hey kiddo, come on out of there, you're supposed to be helping my squish those berries! Well, she squished them alright, she came out from under the counter, covered in the strawberries! I tried to keep a straight face, and that worked for about 2 seconds, and then she was in view of her parents, and I couldn't stop myself from laughing.
Eagle : I had to laugh . You would make a wonderful grape squisher for the wine companies Chablis! Mari, do you think it's safe to eat those!
Mari: Uhhhh, one way to find out, come here Chablis. I licked her cheek, and we all were laughing, I don't know about the strawberries, but you sure taste good sweety! I'm going to get a towel to carry her to the bathroom, don't let her run around!
Eagle: That was easy enough for her to say. The minute the words were out of her mouth , Chablis started to run! It was a circus and if I hadn't pulled my fathers stern voice she would still be running! Do you have that towel yet honey?
Mari: Got it! I ran back in with the towel, and carried Chablis away to take a bath and get all the strawberry out of her hair. I was still wondering about the glass doors when I brought Chablis back downstairs, all clean dry, and dressed. I saw it, and nearly collapsed. Go get Daddy Chablis, bring him in here.
Eagle : Denz and I had been eating and visiting when Chablis came in and tugged on my arm." Come daddy my mommy wants you." How could I say no to that? I took her hand and followed. I realized that I was about to see what our little Picasso had done. To say I couldn't believe my eyes, would be putting it mildly!
Marijuana: Thank you Eagle, let's see how the housekeeper has done, and maybe keep her? I had been taking some photography classes, and Alaska was a beautiful place to get some of that in. Especially when it involved Eagle on ice skates! It had been years since we had spent this much time alone together, I think we got extremely spoiled. I would do it every month if he suggested it!
Eagle: Evidently it had been Denzel's turn to stay over-night with our brood because he was making pancakes and squeezing oranges for juice when we came in. He looked really domestic . I had never, as far as I could remember seen him cooking. I don't know why it surprised me but it did. Good morning Denz
Denz: Morning Eagle, Mari. How was the trip? You look like you enjoyed yourselves, shall I just say that your children are incredibly stubborn, just like the two of you. Have a seat, it's time for breakfast, unless you already ate?
Eagle: Wonderful would describe it in a word. We'll tell you more another time -pictures and all, right Mari? We haven't eaten -thanks Denz we would love to join you.
I hope they were reasonably good for you . I guess Pandora has filled you in on what ever new designs she and Po' are working on and No doubt Hunter has played for you , right?
Denzel: Yes, Hunter has played for me, and no, Pandora won't say a word about that, it's top secret she told me! River however, has become quite an artist. The 'Picasso' that used to be your glass doors as the proof, he insisted it stay there until you got back to see it, and Chablis-- hey kiddo, come on out of there, you're supposed to be helping my squish those berries! Well, she squished them alright, she came out from under the counter, covered in the strawberries! I tried to keep a straight face, and that worked for about 2 seconds, and then she was in view of her parents, and I couldn't stop myself from laughing.
Eagle : I had to laugh . You would make a wonderful grape squisher for the wine companies Chablis! Mari, do you think it's safe to eat those!
Mari: Uhhhh, one way to find out, come here Chablis. I licked her cheek, and we all were laughing, I don't know about the strawberries, but you sure taste good sweety! I'm going to get a towel to carry her to the bathroom, don't let her run around!
Eagle: That was easy enough for her to say. The minute the words were out of her mouth , Chablis started to run! It was a circus and if I hadn't pulled my fathers stern voice she would still be running! Do you have that towel yet honey?
Mari: Got it! I ran back in with the towel, and carried Chablis away to take a bath and get all the strawberry out of her hair. I was still wondering about the glass doors when I brought Chablis back downstairs, all clean dry, and dressed. I saw it, and nearly collapsed. Go get Daddy Chablis, bring him in here.
Eagle : Denz and I had been eating and visiting when Chablis came in and tugged on my arm." Come daddy my mommy wants you." How could I say no to that? I took her hand and followed. I realized that I was about to see what our little Picasso had done. To say I couldn't believe my eyes, would be putting it mildly!
Ariana: I called Chandler at the number he had given me. He called me back later. I told him I knew something was wrong and I wanted him to tell me the truth. He gave me the truth. Told me everything. If this worked he would be with me again in three to six months. No I would not be allowed to come. He loved me he said. Chandler had hung up and I gently set the phone down. That three to six months was a life time at our ages. Chandler was past his hundredth birthday. I called everyone I knew who might be able to help me get to Chandler. I even went to Rhett. He had been close to our family. To long ago I guess, he refused . I didn't care to hear the reason.
I took my camera with me where ever I went , just as I had years ago.
I didn't tell the girls about Chandler, just that he was on his business trip. I would absolutely fall apart if I told them everything. I needed to get myself in shape, in condition to handle whatever was to come and our outings as I called them were helping me to feel as strong as they were making me. I loved my friends and thanked god that they were here and that we were doing this together.
I took my camera with me where ever I went , just as I had years ago.
I didn't tell the girls about Chandler, just that he was on his business trip. I would absolutely fall apart if I told them everything. I needed to get myself in shape, in condition to handle whatever was to come and our outings as I called them were helping me to feel as strong as they were making me. I loved my friends and thanked god that they were here and that we were doing this together.
Thursday, March 18, 2004
Po'Em : Hello- I called as we approached the door. Marilyn blew past me like a streak and I wondered if I had indeed asked that they stay in the car. Remington was slower and I scooped him up. By then Marilyn was opening the door and taking a huge leap at Marijuana. I just prayed that after she landed everyone would be alright. Well! I'm here is everything copasetic? I have the whole day planned! Marijuana ? I moved Remington from in front of my face in time to see a tangle of bodies on the floor . MARILYN ! What the fff-Heck are you doing , killing her? Marijuana, are you alright?
Mari: I'm OK! No broken bones, you know Marilyn, it's a good thing I'm used to this. I peeled her off of me, and stood up again. Eagle, Po is here! I hope this goes alright, I'm anxious enough about bringing people into the house, but Eagle wants me to choose who to hire.... Chablis came running in, and before we could stop her, she tackled Marilyn. I closed my eyes waiting for either crying or laughing to commence.
Eagle : I came to the rescue, kissing heads and hugging bodies. After a bit of unwinding, I correction we helped pack everyone into the car and P'oEm was gone.
We really hadn't needed all that time I guess. I called Ell, as usual and she took care of the cook screening and had only contenders sent over here for Mari to interview. We had our cook by noon. Ell also took care of reservations. She and Rudy did try to sneak a concert in . I wasn't going for it this time. We would pay for our own vacation , no write off. Low key vacation. Mari and I did our shopping for clothes and the rest. We were packed to go. We spent the rest of your time relaxing together. Just being near each other in the same room , Mari going through her credits for courses and me scribbling down lyrics or notes, was bliss . Not that we didn't miss the children , we did but the change was nice.
When the time came to go to Alaska we went. For the time we would be gone we hired a housekeeper. The turmoil inside of me, us almost ended the trip. We stayed three weeks. With three transport visits home, during that time. They were all during the first week.
Mari: The first week, was not very relaxing. We were stressed about leaving the kids, the house, everything. We made three trips home that first week, and stayed two more weeks actually vacationing.
Mari: I'm OK! No broken bones, you know Marilyn, it's a good thing I'm used to this. I peeled her off of me, and stood up again. Eagle, Po is here! I hope this goes alright, I'm anxious enough about bringing people into the house, but Eagle wants me to choose who to hire.... Chablis came running in, and before we could stop her, she tackled Marilyn. I closed my eyes waiting for either crying or laughing to commence.
Eagle : I came to the rescue, kissing heads and hugging bodies. After a bit of unwinding, I correction we helped pack everyone into the car and P'oEm was gone.
We really hadn't needed all that time I guess. I called Ell, as usual and she took care of the cook screening and had only contenders sent over here for Mari to interview. We had our cook by noon. Ell also took care of reservations. She and Rudy did try to sneak a concert in . I wasn't going for it this time. We would pay for our own vacation , no write off. Low key vacation. Mari and I did our shopping for clothes and the rest. We were packed to go. We spent the rest of your time relaxing together. Just being near each other in the same room , Mari going through her credits for courses and me scribbling down lyrics or notes, was bliss . Not that we didn't miss the children , we did but the change was nice.
When the time came to go to Alaska we went. For the time we would be gone we hired a housekeeper. The turmoil inside of me, us almost ended the trip. We stayed three weeks. With three transport visits home, during that time. They were all during the first week.
Mari: The first week, was not very relaxing. We were stressed about leaving the kids, the house, everything. We made three trips home that first week, and stayed two more weeks actually vacationing.
Eagle: Marijuana ? We were having our alone time before the crew woke up. Sitting together in our big arm chair in the breakfast room. Our flavor of the month juice drink in hand. Is this, our life to much for you? We can afford to have help you know even full time help. Yes, before you even say it, I know I have asked before. This time I think you should agree. A housekeeper/cook or both, whatever. Then, don't answer until I finish asking you this question too. I want us, you and I to be able to get away more often alone together and I want us to start next month. One week some where you choose. Okay, I said , now you can answer. Right after I kiss you.
Marijuana: I wondered if it was that obvious that I wasn't handling things as well as I had hoped to. I took a deep breath and conceded to hire some help. Time alone with Eagle was something I hadn't had in what seemed like forever ago, and so I agreed to that also. I wasn't sure that a full-time cook was what I wanted, but after thinking for a moment, I decided that having someone there to make Lunch and Dinner would make things a lot easier on everyone. Eagle, I love you.
Eagle: I love you too. what about the housekeeper? It would help you to get to classes. Are you still thinking about where we will go?
Marijuana: Yes, and not a clue. Where do you want to go?
Eagle : Okay you caught me - Alaska ? alone this time ? Hawaii?
Mari: Alaska works, alone... definately Good Morning River, Chablis- you got dressed all by yourself today.... I tried hard not to laugh. She was backwards and mismatched, it was hilarious, I got up from the chair, and decided to let her eat breakfast the way she was. All the kids were ready to go, and then it was just the three of us, Eagle me and Chablis.
Eagle I decided to let Mari hire the cook. I hoped she would hire someone who was willing to do more than just cook. In the mean time I took Chablis up to her room and we played a game of mix and match. When we were done she was dressed in something she wanted to wear and was put together the right way. I liked this game . I had invented it and no matter which child it always worked . They got their own way,didn't they? Po'Em was coming to get Chablis at 10 am. Hennesy would be sure to collect the others after school . They would have them until 6:30 -7 pm tonight. Mari and I would have the day to ourselves to prepare for our trip and hire help.
Marijuana: I wondered if it was that obvious that I wasn't handling things as well as I had hoped to. I took a deep breath and conceded to hire some help. Time alone with Eagle was something I hadn't had in what seemed like forever ago, and so I agreed to that also. I wasn't sure that a full-time cook was what I wanted, but after thinking for a moment, I decided that having someone there to make Lunch and Dinner would make things a lot easier on everyone. Eagle, I love you.
Eagle: I love you too. what about the housekeeper? It would help you to get to classes. Are you still thinking about where we will go?
Marijuana: Yes, and not a clue. Where do you want to go?
Eagle : Okay you caught me - Alaska ? alone this time ? Hawaii?
Mari: Alaska works, alone... definately Good Morning River, Chablis- you got dressed all by yourself today.... I tried hard not to laugh. She was backwards and mismatched, it was hilarious, I got up from the chair, and decided to let her eat breakfast the way she was. All the kids were ready to go, and then it was just the three of us, Eagle me and Chablis.
Eagle I decided to let Mari hire the cook. I hoped she would hire someone who was willing to do more than just cook. In the mean time I took Chablis up to her room and we played a game of mix and match. When we were done she was dressed in something she wanted to wear and was put together the right way. I liked this game . I had invented it and no matter which child it always worked . They got their own way,didn't they? Po'Em was coming to get Chablis at 10 am. Hennesy would be sure to collect the others after school . They would have them until 6:30 -7 pm tonight. Mari and I would have the day to ourselves to prepare for our trip and hire help.
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Spouse#1: Thomas Hardy Wed: 2079 November 1 Divorced: 2090 August 12
Children: Twins=Taylor Marie + Phillip Damien Born: 2081 February 13
Return from death: 2122 February 26
Spouse#2: Jessie Mercer Wed: 2124 December 1 Divorced: Died 2144 February 15
Children: Chelsea Mercer Born: 2126 September 13
Spouse#3: Jake Miller Wed: 2145 April 22 Divorced: NO
Children: Dylan Miller Born: 2145 November 22
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Spouse: Carla Wed: 2109 July 7 Divorced: NO
Children: Phillip Damien Hardy Jr. Born: 2116 March 1
Taylor Marie Hardy = Born: 2081 February 13 Death: ????
Spouse: Brien King Wed: 2109 July 7 Divorced: NO
Children: Skye Blue Born: 2110 October 5; Latoya Born: 2136 December 29; Brian Born: 2145 December 10
Skye Blue King = Born: 2110 October 5 Death: ????
Spouse: Jim Dugan Wed: 2133 September 3 Divorced: NO
Children: Juliet Dugan Born: 2135 July 28; Blake Dugan Born: 2145 November 11
Latoya King = Born: 2136 December 29 Death: 2209 January 3
Spouse: Chad Cassidy Wed: 2167 April 15 Divorced: NO (Died 2209 January 3 -together in house fire)
Children: Lila A. Born: 2196 July 4; Elizabeth Born: 2171 March 18
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Spouse: Morgan Wed: 2177 March 10 Divorced: NO
Children: Twins=Dominic + Tyler Born: 2177 November 27
Chelsea Mercer = Born: 2126 September 13 Death: ?????
Spouse: Damon Prescott Wed: 2145 March 12 Divorced: NO
Children: Hadass Prescott Born: 2145 November 13; David Prescott Born: 2147 May 21
Dylan Miller = Born: 2145 November 22 Death: ?????
Spouse: Stella Van Slyke Wed: ????? Divorced: NO
Children: Triplets=Scarlet + Rachel + Rhett Born: 2183 February 10
Lila A. Cassidy = Born: 2196 July 4 Death: ????
Spouse: Paul Anders Wed: 2219 June 12 Divorced: ????
Children: Lisette Anders Born: 2220 July 4; Gilbert Anders Born: 2221 November 3
Gilbert Anders = Born: 2221 November 3 Death: ?????
Spouse: Asha Stokes Wed: 2241 August 10 Divorced: ?????
Children: Twins=Evan + Jordan Born: 2242 September 15; Samantha L. Born: 2243
Evan Anders = Born: 2242 September 15 Death: ?????
Spouse: Monique Smith Wed: 2278 April 30 Divorced: ?????
Children: Victoria Anders Born: 2278 December 21
Jordan Anders = Born: 2242 September 15 Death: ?????
Spouse: None-- Takes custody of Susana from her unfit mother in 2278
Children: Susana Anders Born: 2277
Samantha L. Anders = Born: 2243 Death: ?????
Spouse: Frederick Sutton Wed: 2276 January 12 Divorced: ?????
Children: Kelly Sutton Born: 2277 February 19
Spouse#1: Thomas Hardy Wed: 2079 November 1 Divorced: 2090 August 12
Children: Twins=Taylor Marie + Phillip Damien Born: 2081 February 13
Return from death: 2122 February 26
Spouse#2: Jessie Mercer Wed: 2124 December 1 Divorced: Died 2144 February 15
Children: Chelsea Mercer Born: 2126 September 13
Spouse#3: Jake Miller Wed: 2145 April 22 Divorced: NO
Children: Dylan Miller Born: 2145 November 22
Phillip Damien Hardy = Born: 2081 February 13 Death: (Killed) 2118 August 20
Spouse: Carla Wed: 2109 July 7 Divorced: NO
Children: Phillip Damien Hardy Jr. Born: 2116 March 1
Taylor Marie Hardy = Born: 2081 February 13 Death: ????
Spouse: Brien King Wed: 2109 July 7 Divorced: NO
Children: Skye Blue Born: 2110 October 5; Latoya Born: 2136 December 29; Brian Born: 2145 December 10
Skye Blue King = Born: 2110 October 5 Death: ????
Spouse: Jim Dugan Wed: 2133 September 3 Divorced: NO
Children: Juliet Dugan Born: 2135 July 28; Blake Dugan Born: 2145 November 11
Latoya King = Born: 2136 December 29 Death: 2209 January 3
Spouse: Chad Cassidy Wed: 2167 April 15 Divorced: NO (Died 2209 January 3 -together in house fire)
Children: Lila A. Born: 2196 July 4; Elizabeth Born: 2171 March 18
Bryant King = Born: 2145 December 10 Death: 2207 February 22
Spouse: Morgan Wed: 2177 March 10 Divorced: NO
Children: Twins=Dominic + Tyler Born: 2177 November 27
Chelsea Mercer = Born: 2126 September 13 Death: ?????
Spouse: Damon Prescott Wed: 2145 March 12 Divorced: NO
Children: Hadass Prescott Born: 2145 November 13; David Prescott Born: 2147 May 21
Dylan Miller = Born: 2145 November 22 Death: ?????
Spouse: Stella Van Slyke Wed: ????? Divorced: NO
Children: Triplets=Scarlet + Rachel + Rhett Born: 2183 February 10
Lila A. Cassidy = Born: 2196 July 4 Death: ????
Spouse: Paul Anders Wed: 2219 June 12 Divorced: ????
Children: Lisette Anders Born: 2220 July 4; Gilbert Anders Born: 2221 November 3
Gilbert Anders = Born: 2221 November 3 Death: ?????
Spouse: Asha Stokes Wed: 2241 August 10 Divorced: ?????
Children: Twins=Evan + Jordan Born: 2242 September 15; Samantha L. Born: 2243
Evan Anders = Born: 2242 September 15 Death: ?????
Spouse: Monique Smith Wed: 2278 April 30 Divorced: ?????
Children: Victoria Anders Born: 2278 December 21
Jordan Anders = Born: 2242 September 15 Death: ?????
Spouse: None-- Takes custody of Susana from her unfit mother in 2278
Children: Susana Anders Born: 2277
Samantha L. Anders = Born: 2243 Death: ?????
Spouse: Frederick Sutton Wed: 2276 January 12 Divorced: ?????
Children: Kelly Sutton Born: 2277 February 19
Mercedes: Monday morning I got woken up by the trainer and not Pepper Jane. I dragged myself out of bed, and got the two of us ready to go. We went to the college track to run. Kari had spent the weekend with Eagle, Mari and the kids; and was eager to share- Hunter had been learning to play guitar, and she told us everything about each and every one of the kids. I introduced Pepper Jane as soon as she stopped talking long enough.
Kari: That's not a puppy Mer.
Mer: I know, but she isn't fully grown yet either. She's perfect! I don't have to do most of the training because it's been done already, and she was trained beautifully!
Ariana:I guess we'll have to get over there and get our own concert. Although Chandler hasn't been feeling to well the last few months and I have been worried. It's a dog alright! Mer, Is it spayed, I asked?
Yes she is, got her at the animal shelter on--Thursday or Friday, can't recall.
Ariana: I had started crying and so had changed the subject. I couldn't stop now. Crap now I would have them worried about us. I knew it would just be a matter of time before I said something . We had been seeing each other more than usual and that was when we would all start to tell each other the truth about what was happening in our lives.
Mer: Has he seen a doctor?
Kari: Tell us the truth, and then get out of here and take him to a doctor!
Ariana: Yes, he has been to a few doctors, they don't know. That is what Chandler tells me. I go with him but he doesn't want me to go in with him, never has. I don't know what to think and the doctors won't tell me anything. I sat down on the ground. I don't know what to do.
Mercedes: Take him out back and whip him! I'll do it if you want. Doesn't he see what it's doing to you?
Ariana: No he doesn't , because I don't let him. I don't want to add things . I started laughing . You know, I can picture that and it's very funny!
Mer: I'm not joking, whatever the problem is, you have the right to know about it, and he needs to know that it upsets you to not know. The whole basis of a marriage is communication, and you can't let him take that from you.
Kari: Mercedes is right, I should know. If something is wrong, you should know what it is, and he should let you be there for him, or at least give you some sort of explanation.
Ariana: Your right, I know you are. I'll gather up my courage and ask him when he gets back from his trip. Alright? Can we just have a good time now? I'm fine.
The Trainer: Let's get moving girls!
Kari: We're moving, we're moving!
Mer: Ok, come on, get up Ariana. Before he makes this an all day event!
Ariana: What, he didn't leave yet? Were not done?
Mer: About an hour and a half later, of running, weights and even some yoga, we got to go home. Pepper and I lay down on the couch, and watched a movie.
Kari: That's not a puppy Mer.
Mer: I know, but she isn't fully grown yet either. She's perfect! I don't have to do most of the training because it's been done already, and she was trained beautifully!
Ariana:I guess we'll have to get over there and get our own concert. Although Chandler hasn't been feeling to well the last few months and I have been worried. It's a dog alright! Mer, Is it spayed, I asked?
Yes she is, got her at the animal shelter on--Thursday or Friday, can't recall.
Ariana: I had started crying and so had changed the subject. I couldn't stop now. Crap now I would have them worried about us. I knew it would just be a matter of time before I said something . We had been seeing each other more than usual and that was when we would all start to tell each other the truth about what was happening in our lives.
Mer: Has he seen a doctor?
Kari: Tell us the truth, and then get out of here and take him to a doctor!
Ariana: Yes, he has been to a few doctors, they don't know. That is what Chandler tells me. I go with him but he doesn't want me to go in with him, never has. I don't know what to think and the doctors won't tell me anything. I sat down on the ground. I don't know what to do.
Mercedes: Take him out back and whip him! I'll do it if you want. Doesn't he see what it's doing to you?
Ariana: No he doesn't , because I don't let him. I don't want to add things . I started laughing . You know, I can picture that and it's very funny!
Mer: I'm not joking, whatever the problem is, you have the right to know about it, and he needs to know that it upsets you to not know. The whole basis of a marriage is communication, and you can't let him take that from you.
Kari: Mercedes is right, I should know. If something is wrong, you should know what it is, and he should let you be there for him, or at least give you some sort of explanation.
Ariana: Your right, I know you are. I'll gather up my courage and ask him when he gets back from his trip. Alright? Can we just have a good time now? I'm fine.
The Trainer: Let's get moving girls!
Kari: We're moving, we're moving!
Mer: Ok, come on, get up Ariana. Before he makes this an all day event!
Ariana: What, he didn't leave yet? Were not done?
Mer: About an hour and a half later, of running, weights and even some yoga, we got to go home. Pepper and I lay down on the couch, and watched a movie.
Wednesday, March 17, 2004
BJ: Mercedes and I spent the evening just relaxing. We danced to the radio, fixed dinner together and played some cards. When the game became tense, we quit and went back to dancing. Trying different types. We ended up where we often did, in bed. Then she went home to pepper jane. I wouldn't see her again until I got back. Tomorrow I would head for the Whale and my suite. I called my dad and reminded him that I was leaving. Letting them know that I was leaving my key with my neighbor. I reminded mom that I didn't have any plants, or another thing that would need watering. I would call to tell them when I was coming back. We didn't talk about my gambling. They did not approve. My next call was to Skyler. I said good-bye to all. I had finished my required calls and went next door to see if she wanted anything left in my fridge and to leave my key with her. She was dressed in jeans and a lt. blue T - Shirt -no bra. She came back with me to see what I had- I wondered if there was a double meaning in what she was saying. I showed her the fridge and told her to help herself. She said she would like to. When she was done, I figured I had saved her a trip to the market . The fridge was empty of almost everything. No problem I would replace it when I got back. We made one trip and she came back for the rest. I decided to keep the key until tomorrow and walked her to the door her door I had to open it for her. I told her to enjoy it all she needn't pay me for any of it and quickly went home and locked the door. Skyler would laugh about this if I chose to tell her. I was gone the next morning early. I dropped the key in my neighbors mail box , it locks, as does mine, and I began my vacation.
Tuesday, March 16, 2004
BJ: Mercedes kissed me and then went to retrieve my clothes. She came back almost at once dressed only in her shirt. She took my hand and led me to her bed. I pulled her close to me. The robe lay on the floor, and the one I wore joined it there. Just how much do you love me, I whispered into her ear.
Mercedes lay next to me, our breathing returning to normal . I watched her, my mind wandering to my job. I decided that I would consider this as a vacation. Mercedes wanted a dog-no she wanted a puppy. Well, that would be her decision. It might be good for her to have one. For me, it was to much like having a child, a long term commitment. It had taken me a long time to even buy my own condo. I hadn't made a commitment to my own furniture yet. I knew that Mercedes wanted me to commit to her. She wanted me to tell her that I loved her. I wondered to myself why couldn't I just tell her that. I imagined lots of other men had. I knew why, I kissed her forehead and was moving to get up. Then changed my mind and kissed her again. Later I showered, dressed and helped myself to more coffee. Mercedes joined me and then we went out to see if she could find herself a PUPPY!
Mer: BJ was more helpful than I thought he would be. I found an older puppy, a mutt of sorts, and all the stuff to go with her. Then we went for lunch, and I tried to come up with a name for her.
BJ:We went to lunch after taking the new dog home. Mer is nuts for this mutt. By the time we finished lunch she still hadn't been able to choose a name. There really isn't a hurry, I told Mer; take your time the name will come. I went home with Mer. We arranged for her to call me with an answer about dinner-in out hers or mine . Depending on how things went with Pup. Then I headed for home.
Mer: I took oh criminy- had to think of a name. Pepper, Pepper Jane! I wore Pepper out pretty well, called up a dog sitter...she'd meet me at Joe's shop, and walk Pepper home. I called up BJ, out, or at his place for dinner, I'd meet him at his place.
BJ: Mercedes and I spent the evening just relaxing. We danced to the radio, fixed dinner together and played some cards. When the game became tense, we quit and went back to dancing. Trying different types. We ended up where we often did, in bed. Then she went home to pepper jane. I wouldn't see her again until I got back. Tomorrow I would head for the Whale and my suite. I called my dad and reminded him that I was leaving. Letting them know that I was leaving my key with my neighbor. I reminded mom that I didn't have any plants, or another thing that would need watering. I would call to tell them when I was coming back. We didn't talk about my gambling. They did not approve. My next call was to Skyler. I said good-bye to all. I had finished my required calls and went next door to see if she wanted anything left in my fridge and to leave my key with her. She was dressed in jeans and a lt. blue T - Shirt -no bra. She came back with me to see what I had- I wondered if there was a double meaning in what she was saying. I showed her the fridge and told her to help herself. She said she would like to. When she was done, I figured I had saved her a trip to the market . The fridge was empty of almost everything. No problem I would replace it when I got back. We made one trip and she came back for the rest. I decided to keep the key until tomorrow and walked her to the door her door I had to open it for her. I told her to enjoy it all she needn't pay me for any of it and quickly went home and locked the door. Skyler would laugh about this if I chose to tell her. I was gone the next morning early. I dropped the key in my neighbors mail box , it locks, as does mine, and I began my vacation.
Mercedes lay next to me, our breathing returning to normal . I watched her, my mind wandering to my job. I decided that I would consider this as a vacation. Mercedes wanted a dog-no she wanted a puppy. Well, that would be her decision. It might be good for her to have one. For me, it was to much like having a child, a long term commitment. It had taken me a long time to even buy my own condo. I hadn't made a commitment to my own furniture yet. I knew that Mercedes wanted me to commit to her. She wanted me to tell her that I loved her. I wondered to myself why couldn't I just tell her that. I imagined lots of other men had. I knew why, I kissed her forehead and was moving to get up. Then changed my mind and kissed her again. Later I showered, dressed and helped myself to more coffee. Mercedes joined me and then we went out to see if she could find herself a PUPPY!
Mer: BJ was more helpful than I thought he would be. I found an older puppy, a mutt of sorts, and all the stuff to go with her. Then we went for lunch, and I tried to come up with a name for her.
BJ:We went to lunch after taking the new dog home. Mer is nuts for this mutt. By the time we finished lunch she still hadn't been able to choose a name. There really isn't a hurry, I told Mer; take your time the name will come. I went home with Mer. We arranged for her to call me with an answer about dinner-in out hers or mine . Depending on how things went with Pup. Then I headed for home.
Mer: I took oh criminy- had to think of a name. Pepper, Pepper Jane! I wore Pepper out pretty well, called up a dog sitter...she'd meet me at Joe's shop, and walk Pepper home. I called up BJ, out, or at his place for dinner, I'd meet him at his place.
BJ: Mercedes and I spent the evening just relaxing. We danced to the radio, fixed dinner together and played some cards. When the game became tense, we quit and went back to dancing. Trying different types. We ended up where we often did, in bed. Then she went home to pepper jane. I wouldn't see her again until I got back. Tomorrow I would head for the Whale and my suite. I called my dad and reminded him that I was leaving. Letting them know that I was leaving my key with my neighbor. I reminded mom that I didn't have any plants, or another thing that would need watering. I would call to tell them when I was coming back. We didn't talk about my gambling. They did not approve. My next call was to Skyler. I said good-bye to all. I had finished my required calls and went next door to see if she wanted anything left in my fridge and to leave my key with her. She was dressed in jeans and a lt. blue T - Shirt -no bra. She came back with me to see what I had- I wondered if there was a double meaning in what she was saying. I showed her the fridge and told her to help herself. She said she would like to. When she was done, I figured I had saved her a trip to the market . The fridge was empty of almost everything. No problem I would replace it when I got back. We made one trip and she came back for the rest. I decided to keep the key until tomorrow and walked her to the door her door I had to open it for her. I told her to enjoy it all she needn't pay me for any of it and quickly went home and locked the door. Skyler would laugh about this if I chose to tell her. I was gone the next morning early. I dropped the key in my neighbors mail box , it locks, as does mine, and I began my vacation.
Ariana: A WHAT? Puppy, are you nuts! I suppose you are going to drag the puppy around with you on tour or where ever you go?
Mercedes: Why not? It's not like it's a new idea or anything. It's also not likely that I'll be on tour any time soon. It'll be great, trust me.
Ariana: I give up !
Mer: What do you mean you give up? A puppy, everything a man can't be! You all should get one!
Ariana: What do mean by that? My man is doing just fine. Now a horse, I love horses. We should all go ridding together sometime.
Ariana: Well my husband awaits catch you later , Kari, you need a ride home?
Mercedes: Why not? It's not like it's a new idea or anything. It's also not likely that I'll be on tour any time soon. It'll be great, trust me.
Ariana: I give up !
Mer: What do you mean you give up? A puppy, everything a man can't be! You all should get one!
Ariana: What do mean by that? My man is doing just fine. Now a horse, I love horses. We should all go ridding together sometime.
Ariana: Well my husband awaits catch you later , Kari, you need a ride home?
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