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Post by zed57 on Dec 19, 2006 0:58:22 GMT -5
Slaytor smiles, "We have news for you, Melody"
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Rico smiles, "I heard something about a movie, You want a little company while watching it?"
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Post by Evangeline on Dec 19, 2006 1:00:34 GMT -5
NO! Veronica wrote back vehemently. You're not messing up ANYTHING. You're finding out what it's like to really feel for someone. It was new to me too, until David came along.
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Post by ebonyviper on Dec 19, 2006 1:09:47 GMT -5
"Oh," Melody raised an eyeshade, "What is it?"
Ebony beckons Melody over to settle on her other side. Melody hesitates, but drives forward anyway and makes herself comfortable.
"There's two pieces of news, actually," said Ebony, "One is that you, me, Boost, and Hydro are getting a house. Two is that... I'm in term..."
Melody widened her eyes at the news. Getting a house would mean that they'd all be a normal family again. But that would mean that she would have to sell her house up in Montana. And then there was the fact that her daughter was expecting. How was she going to deal with that?
"For the first one, I would have to tie up a few loose ends up in Montana before I make the move here," said Melody, "but for the second one, I'm not sure what to say to you, Ebony, except that I'll be here for you and help you whenever you need it. I do know a few home remedies that will help you cope with being in term."
Ebony blinked, then smiled appreciatively, "Thanks... Mom..."
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Post by ChibiJaime on Dec 19, 2006 1:17:07 GMT -5
((*pokes Zed* I don't know if you'd posted when Clara'd opened up one of the rooms... I may've missed it.))
David made a noise that almost sounded like a baffled chyrrt when his radio chirped, answering it with a polite greeting before pausing. "...what?! But, I thought... When? He left when? ...I see... Mother, I... well, I understand Erin is with him, but still... all the way from Zeniff to Radiator Springs? It's only been three months! Seriously, Mum, I don't think he needs to... well... yes, I know, but... I... of..." He paused, listening, before letting out a sigh. "I understand, Mum. Yes... yes, I know. I'll keep a weather eye out. Of course. Thanks for calling to tell me, Mum. Sleep well... goodbye."
Jake was still going over some things with Strip concerning his former boss... "After all that, I found out that the rattlin' I heard was rocks Gary'n th' boys on Chick's crew'd stuck in m'rims. Here I'd thought I'd knocked some bolts loose... Chick was furious, sayin' I shoulda known better!"
And Jean, in the meanwhile, was off looking for her father...
While Harley continued chatting away with Brandon about a variety of things.
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Post by Evangeline on Dec 19, 2006 1:26:10 GMT -5
Tex concluded his conversation with Zed and his people. "See ya around! I'm sure Jean is wearin' herself out lookin' for me!"
"Looks like I'll be meeting some of your family sooner than we thought, David." Veronica smiled nervously.
"You're well rid of that bunch." Strip agreed with Jake.
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Post by ebonyviper on Dec 19, 2006 1:27:09 GMT -5
Sapphire, in the meantime, sat and wondered if she should stay and listen to her father and Jake talk or go off to her trailer to get some sleep. It was already dark out and she was feeling the effects of tiredness.
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Post by ChibiJaime on Dec 19, 2006 1:29:56 GMT -5
"Seems to be that my father was feeling his wind again and felt good enough to take a bit of a flight... straight out here." The young helo gave a sigh. "Mum apparently insisted Erin go with him, just in case... so... you will indeed be meeting my father and little sister." He still looked nervous. "Oh dear..."
Well, she wasn't necessarily wearing herself out... she was quite full of energy right now, actually. She'd dozed off a bit earlier while reading through some numbers... she did that, every now and then.
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Post by Evangeline on Dec 19, 2006 1:35:13 GMT -5
"I'm sure Treece will be thrilled." Veronica pointed out the younger of the Sikorsky sisters who was now nosing around the back lots in a bored fashion. "Another girl her own age. I really would like to meet your father, though."
Strip looked back at Sapphire. "Darlin' you look like you're nodding off."
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Post by ebonyviper on Dec 19, 2006 1:40:31 GMT -5
Sapphire nodded, "I'm tired, Dad. The days events just sorta knocked me out."
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Post by ChibiJaime on Dec 19, 2006 1:42:13 GMT -5
"He's... well, Father's quite stoic," David explained with a sigh. "Think of the most stubborn, stern, tight-lipped British gentleman. That... is my father." Another sigh. "My sister is far more outgoing. She gets it from our mother. I was the lucky one to get a bit of both."
Jake blinked, glancing over at Sapphire curiously.
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Post by Evangeline on Dec 19, 2006 1:52:23 GMT -5
"Nothin' wrong with admittin' that." Strip smiled and nudged his daughter gently. "Happens to all of us. Why don't you get some sleep and things might look a whole lot different tomorrow."
Veronica pondered David's descriptions. "OK... guess I'm going to have to charm the blades off of him. Your sister sounds like she'd be easy to get along with."
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Post by ebonyviper on Dec 19, 2006 2:01:40 GMT -5
Sapphire rose up a little on her shocks. She smiled at her father.
"Alright," she returned the nudge, "G'night, Dad."
She looked at Jake, "Nice seeing you again, Jake. Sorry I can't stay and chat, but I have to get some sleep. G'night."
With that, she pulls off and heads over to her trailer.
(((((OOC: And time for me to go to sleep too. Puppet as needed. I'll see everyone sometime tomorrow. G'night.)))))
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Post by ChibiJaime on Dec 19, 2006 2:05:54 GMT -5
David bobbed his front slightly. "She truly is a welcome change. My family is entirely rather... ah... dysfunctional?" He chuckled. "They will probably make several stopovers, as Father still hasn't recovered enough to make a full trip in one go, so they won't be here until morning, I'm certain."
Jake gave a nod of farewell to Sapphire, stretching with a yawn himself.
"There y'are, Daddy!" Jean was smiling lightly, even as she nudged the older Cadillac's side. "I was just gonna tell ya that I'm gonna take a drive. It's such a nice night, stars're out... an' I'm feelin' pretty bright. I want you t'get some rest!" She paused. "Say, you're movin' a little better. Did y'get yer suspension looked at?"
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Post by Evangeline on Dec 19, 2006 2:09:59 GMT -5
"Yeah, had it aligned and balanced and the whole works!" Tex nodded. "You should be real careful though, that loon that attacked Slaytor again is still out there. Just don't let down your guard, OK?"
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Post by ChibiJaime on Dec 19, 2006 2:14:52 GMT -5
"I won't go too far from town, if I even leave town at all," the Allante replied. "Don't worry. I've had enough lectures 'bout how dangerous goin' out after dark alone can be t'last me a lifetime." Smiling, she gave him a peck on the fender. "Now, you get some rest t'night. I'm thinkin' we all should drive down t'that site in th'mornin'."
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