Saturday, April 23, 2016

New Story: The Adjusters #65

(Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated. Rumors of my inability to get editing done in a timely fashion, however? Right on.)

Here is April's installment of The Adjusters, “Los Angeles, Part 4", wherein Daniel and Cindy close the case.

As usual, comments welcome.

I'll also remind you that we have a Speculation Thread available for general discussion. (A thread which I read but do not comment on.)


The Adjusters #65 - Los Angeles, Part 4

"So what's the plan again?” Cindy Caprese asked, her voice sounding petulant over the phone.

"The plan is that I stay here and wait for Fairbank, and you stay in the car and if there's any hint of trouble, you tell Brisecoeur to send in the cavalry." Daniel Malcolm repeated for the third time that evening.

Cindy knew the plan well—her asking about it was merely to emphasize for Daniel’s benefit that she did not like it one bit.

"And remind me why I'm down here and why you're up there?" she asked.

"Because it's not your job to put yourself in danger, and I don't want anything to happen to you."

"That's selfish."

"Tough."

"And that's mean."

"Boo hoo. Non-negotiable, Cin."

"You'll pay for this later."

That banter with Cindy told Daniel that she was not really upset, which was good. He really did not want her to get in harm's way. One did not need to be a trained psychologist to understand why: he had lost too many friends already.


Continue reading...

Next month (the Muses of Creation willing): Los Angeles, Aftermath.

6 comments:

  1. That is so good, every time. Though I secretly hoped that special would temporary turn Cindy on Daniel in order to escape =)

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  2. From danny123

    Will have more items later. First, excellent cliffhanger at the end.

    I remember the medallions as being grabbed by the guys at the party and that the girls responded when they say their name on the medallion hanging from the guy's neck.

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  3. Waiting....................................

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  4. Waiting patiently and graciously as you know your fans are.

    It would be nice to get a reading our games update if the chapter is not quite ready

    No pressure

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  5. Awaiting the next installment of the saga...
    thank you bulgroz

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  6. So am I, folks, so am I.

    Sorry it's taking so long. I think I'm in a bit of a funk. Fact is, might be in a tiny bit of a depression for a couple of months now. Not crippling, mind you. But just enough so that doing stuff that requires a bit of self-confidence (and writing, for better or for worse, falls in that category—even writing smut) is a struggle. Installment #66 is still on the docket, mostly done, but it's fits and starts to finish it off.

    Your patience, as ever, is vastly appreciated.

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