Sunday Snippet: Kick in the Burn

November iscontinuing the crazy weather tradition. Warm a few days then frigid a few. The whiplashroller coaster is in full force. Please keep arms and legs inside during theride and make sure you've got plenty of allergy meds and mucus relief tabletson hand.

Had a somewhatlight work week and got to focus on writing, which is kind of great consideringit's Nanowrimo month.

Also got somedecent screen time this week. I didn't do a double rotation, but I did make afull run through of all my shows with a little overflow.

I caught two episodesof Agatha Raisin. Season two is a bit different with longer episodes anddifferent titles. So far, I'm enjoying the fallout from the aborted wedding …and the mysteries of course.

Watched the secondhalf of Silent Witness and started a new two-parter. I'm enjoying thekind of messy storylines. Considering this series has been around fortwenty-three years, it's interesting to see how much it's changed from thebeginning.

Enjoyed two episodesof Death in Paradise and finished out season three. Kind of niceto see Humphrey's wife and get an actual end to their relationship. Also greatthat neither really ended up being the bad guy.

Caught anotherepisode of Only Murders in the Building. Loved how the trio finally gotto work together … sort of. That might be the only thing that really sticks outas being a little off for me this season. Otherwise, I'm enjoying the mystery.

Enjoyed anotherepisode of The Batman. I like seeing the villains kind of double up andthen double cross each other.

Got another episodeof Classic Rugrats in and remembered both vignettes. Thoroughly enjoyedboth. It's so much fun going back to this show and thinking about watching whenmy kids were little.

And that's prettymuch it for the life update this week. Tonight's post is from Kick in theBurn, a novella that brings a couple together during a marathon worksession.

Here's the miniblurb:

Jaden Scratch and Ridge Quartermain spend a lot of timecomparing notes about flying. Working late into the night filling out fitrepson their pilots, their conversation takes a very personal turn and kick in theburn takes on a whole new meaning.

And a sneaky peek…

Ridge got his shower and changedinto a uniform. He bumped into Petty Officer Jansen in the mess when he stoppedto order the coffee for what would surely be an all-night session.

He apologized for breaking theirnot-date. "Um, duty calls. I won't be able to make it tonight."

Maria shrugged. "I understand.Maybe we can get together another time." She zeroed in on a marine lancecorporal and quickly took her leave.

Ridge started to make his way downto the office … not horribly upset about the missed opportunity, whichsurprised him. Even if Jansen completely fit his type—easy on the eyes and lackinggumption. But, eh, lately the easy-pickings, high-wattage sex drive packagedidn't make for satisfaction. Having a night off to take stock and go through amillion fitreps—especially with Jaden—might be more stimulating.

Ridge had to own being a littleintimidated by Lieutenant Scratch. She had looks, brains, and a natural abilityto fly, all things he admired. What his dad called a total package. Jaden alsohad a sterling reputation, getting along with everyone. And … she seemed toknow exactly what she wanted from life.

Aside from flying, Ridge had noclue. His dad wanted a son who moved up the ranks—and Elliot Quartermain madethat happen. A friendly conversation here, a glowing reference letter there. Ridgedidn't have to do more than show up for duty. Sometimes the interferencechafed, but sometimes it came in handy—like now, when he ended up being sixweeks behind on fitreps.

Ridge entered the office to findJaden setting stacks of reports out. Her casual attire threw him for a moment.He assumed she'd be in uniform—her by-the-book reputation almost warrantedfatigues at the very least—since they were on duty. Instead, she had someflirty ensemble in two shades of purple. The color suited her.

And made him drool a little.

She glanced up and caught himstaring.

He flashed a smile. "Did Imiss the memo? The one that changed this to a casual work session?"

I love writing thiscouple. Their story has been a lot of fun to dive into and it's coming togethernicely.

 

That's it for thisweek. Catch everyone on the flipside.

ML Skye