Sunday Snippet: Various Reasons

Still chuggingalong on various work projects, but I'm at the in-between stages on a few. Ilike having some free time to focus on writing.

Not a bad week forviewing television. I had to create a workaround for one of the shows I watch,but I'm happy I managed to remember how to set things up.

Caught anotherepisode of Fantasy Island and, wow, I love the unexpected surprise. I'mcautiously optimistic the reveal won't trash things between Elena and Rafael.I'm not holding my breath though. One of the writers is known to mess things upto ramp up the angst factor.

Watched anotherepisode of Strangest Things. I'm always interested in the ancient thingsthey review, but I'm also fascinated by the crazy contraptions featured.

Enjoyed anotherepisode of Classic Rugrats. The puns and play on words are always fun.One of the greatest things about this show is the appeal to all age groups.

I finally finishedthe Passionflix original, Resisting Roots. I ended up really liking thisone. It's not quite as steamy as some of the other movies, but I'm okay withthat.

Caught anotherepisode of Madame Blanc Mysteries. Enjoyed this one. Very glad Dom isback in good form.

Watched another episodeof Cannes Confidential. I love this show! Camille and Harry are fun, andthe underlying, sinister vibe is present but also subtle. Such a great show.

Continued myrewatch of Battlestar Galactica. This week we did a double header of "ResurrectionShip Part One and Two". The next few episodes are solid, but the showstumbles a little leading up to the season two finale. Too many threads thatneeded some loving care got dropped.

I also startedanother episode of Peak Practice and need to finish that one up latertonight.

That's it for thisweek's life update. Tonight's post is from Various Reasons, a novella thatexplores whether it matters if the timing is perfect to make a commitment.

Here's themini-blurb:

Paloma and Cedric keep putting off thinking or talkingabout the future—they've got a fae war on their hands, but after a particularlyugly skirmish, Paloma decides it's time to open the topic for discussion.Cedric is so shocked, he's not quite sure he believes her, but once Paloma getsthrough the list of various reasons, he's close to getting on board.

And a preview snippet…

Cedric made his way to the privatebath in the office of the old subway terminal. "Not like Paloma to give upbragging time." He tugged his shirt off, wincing at the putrid aroma thenstripped off his jeans and bagged them up to destroy.

Turning the water on, he steppedunder the blast of welcome heat against his aching body. Unwinding from thebattle, he finally gave his concern free rein. Paloma had been a little offtonight. Maybe she got injured and didn't want to tell him.

He paused after grabbing a washcloth."Or maybe she's ready to call it quits." His gut churned at thethought.

But … he'd dragged her into thefray. She'd been happy going about her daily grind and never using her gifts. She'dfollowed him to the league when he'd pointed out they needed people to hold theline after the blood scribe died without a successor.

Realistically, the league edgedever closer to putting a hierarchy in place. At a snail-crawl pace.Paloma had been patient, sticking by his side and having his back. For fiveyears. How much longer would she be willing to wait?

He couldn't lose her. Not now. Hecreated a long list of various reasons he needed her to stick around.

Soaping up his washcloth, hestarted at the top of his head. "First and foremost … can't imagine lifewithout her." She'd become a part of him … the best part.

Sloshing the terrycloth over hisshoulders, he added two more items. "She's smart and funny, an incrediblecombination." Brains and humor could be such a turn-on.

He added more soap and started onhis torso. "She keeps me sane on bad days and on good days, she brings thecrazy fun times." No one got him like she did.

She understood the drive to keepthe peace. Her sense of fair play kept her in the battle when others would'vewalked a long time ago. And her innate talent elevated everyone in the cause.

He loved being with her. Lovedeverything she brought to their relationship. Loved…

Pausing mid-scrub, he blinked."I love her." More than his own life.

He wanted forever with her.

Shaking his head, he finished andrinsed off. "Forever could end tomorrow." Especially if Palomawalked.

He'd have to convince her what aterrible idea that would be.

Drying off, he found some clean clothesand fought the unsettled coil of tension in his stomach. He skipped writing upa report on their actions and went searching for a few important things to takeup top. Halfway out the door, he turned back and dug through the desk drawerfor one last item … a lighter, as promised.

Adding it to the small box, heheaded for the door. "Time to make an impression."

This story is comingalong nicely. Cedric keeps nudging me to go in a direction I didn't think Iwould, and I'm having fun seeing what he's trying to reveal.

 

That's it for thisweek.

Cheers!

Skye