Sunday Snippet: Yank the Chain

It's verysauna-like outside with muggy weather and lots of humidity. Makes me want apool in a big way. Went down a big rabbit hole researching what's availablethat won't break the bank and discovered some genius ideas. It won't happenthis summer, but I have a new goal for next summer!

Hit a wall on mygreat cleanout project. But I'm determined to get back on it this week. Even ifI only get a little done each day it's something. I'm thinking I might make achart and log increments of time spent. If I see the forward progress it helps.

Ended up having asuper busy work week. Several projects came back at the same time and a new onestarted. It's been a plate-spinning couple of months with so many different thingsstacking up against each other. I love the variety and I think that helps keep mefrom losing my mind.

I did end up havinga great viewing week. I did a full round of shows and got to include the two Itend to keep on the back burner when things are jammed.

Started with MissFisher's Murder Mysteries. I'm almost through the first season and this istotal comfort viewing.

Watched anotherepisode of Art Detectives and I'm really enjoying this show. Shazia is alot of fun and the mystery with Mick's dad is intriguing. Looking forward tomore.

Caught an episodeof Death in Paradise. Love to see Selwyn with his daughter. The mysteryended up being excellent and the resolution had a nice twist.

Enjoyed another episodeof Poirot. I'm kind of fond of the episodes that don't have murders. Thisone was kind of madcap and that's always fun.

Watched the seasonfour premiere of Elementary. Watson being ready to kick the shit out of theHolmes patriarch is awesome. I loved her interaction with one of the stooges.And the first glimpse of Holmes the Great? So incredible. Excellent choice ofactor to play him. I can't wait to see what happens next.

Caught another episodeof Batman Beyond. It's one I remembered, and I enjoyed it. Terry and Maxare a great team.

Enjoyed anotherepisode of Lower Decks and definitely plan to stick with this one. Evenwhen I'm annoyed by some of the character bits, it's a fun watch.

Got to get theseason ten finale of Peak Practice viewed. Interesting to have Kate back,especially since Will is kind of ready to move on. The vehicle accident playedout with lots of tension and the two little girls with Tom ended up beingbetter than I thought it would be.

Last but not least,I got to watch another episode of Reacher. This show, man. It's so good.And that ending. Wow. Reacher's big feet keep stepping in steaming piles. Justsaying.

And that's prettymuch it for the life update this week. Tonight's post is from Yank the Chain,a novella where a couple get to put a superior officer in his place.

Here's the miniblurb:

When pilot Riley Wang refuses to cave in and sleep withan arrogant major, she ends up in hack a week before graduation from flightschool. Moss Mordecai bails her out but keeps her from going after her superiorofficer. If Riley wants back on the roster, she needs a plan and spending moretime in the brig isn't a good one.

And a sneaky peek…

Well,fuck. Did not see that coming.

Riley endured the colonel's kissfor several moments then broke away. "Um, I've got someplace I need tobe." She ducked her head to hide a grimace and swallow down the bilerising in her throat.Cabella cleared his throat. "Fine.But don't forget our agreement. And don't be late." He snarled the words.Turning, she shot a comeback."Don't forget what has to happen." She headed out of the office andswiped the back of her hand over her lips. "Bleh." Then she slammedinto Moss's hard body.He steadied her, his grip goingtight on her bicep. "Cabella is going down. Now." He started towardthe office.Riley shook her head. "No.That's not how we're playing this." She grasped his hand and tugged himaway from the door.Moss stopped and pinned her withhis gaze. "Are you all right?" He scanned her face with narrowedeyes.She suppressed a shudder."I'll live. Let's go." She started forward, swallowing bile again.Moss caught up to her. "Backto quarters." He put his arm around her for the short distance. She preceded him into the bunk areathen turned and hauled him close. She didn't have to tell him what she needed.He tilted her chin and caught her lips with his. He backed her up against thewall and the kiss spun out and deepened. When she finally got the taste andfeel of Cabella out of her mind, she eased away. "Thank you for remindingme what a great kiss is like." And wiping away one that sucked balls.Moss rested his forehead againsthers. "Any time, Riley. Ready for the next phase?"The civilian news team wantedconfirmation of her name back on the roster.She gave a nod. "It's the onlyreason I stopped you from going after him. He has to follow through or thatfarce of a lip-lock was for nothing." And she couldn't stomach thethought.Moss grunted. "Yeah, sorryabout that. I wanted to throat punch the asshat." His hands clenched intofists.Riley made a solemn promise."If my name isn't where it should be, you can get in line behind me tofollow through on that action."

So happy with howthis story is coming together. Riley and Moss are setting a huge trap and it'sgoing to be fun to write that scene.

 

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

ML Skye