Best Forgotten, Part 28. And still not "The End".

[chazper]

30 days hath December, April, June . . . Wait, June? And it's already the 30th? Damn! My only excuse for another not-the-end update is that I've been taking classes since school let out. (Must do it to renew my license, and I rather enjoy them but--homework

Comments

[beachtree]

Imagine, homework assigned by someone else? Oh, the turning tables... As for that continuing ed, yay for occupational hazards. Neverending! Think of all your newly acquired knowledge and honed mad skillz.

A shorter month really does have its drawbacks with looming, self-imposed deadlines, doesn't it? Thanks again for rising to the occasion, no matter the workload!

There's some wonderfully vivid imagery again, which isn't a surprise by any stretch. I particularly like the "statue carved from the inside out" metaphor and the sharp, precise finality of the edge and tone like a "key snapping off in a lock." Those really resonated above and beyond, along with the slap fest that took S2 Chrismukkah to a whole new level.

Can I confess I was starting to fear that Kirsten's desire to hear Caleb's drivel would cost precious, priceless, beyond critical seconds. Tick-tock! Run first, hear the lies later!

You know I had to pay close attention for the shear and shave of any kind. I'm glad you went for the "less is better" approach. Any shred of dignity has to help at this point.

Dr. Killer's concern would almost be touching, if it weren't solely for the sake of his own ego and scientific method checklist as he mentally composes his press release and media kit, not the helpless, compromised, tortured "specimen" that Ryan is. He's not human to Killer, just a collection of parts and a self-serving opportunity. If this were "Willie Wonka," he'd be a 3-D golden ticket.

You've bought a little time, one of the many commodities Ryan needs in mass quantities. Phew. Go, Felix!

Happy 4th!

[chazper]

Thanks, beach. I just returned from a long holiday weekend to comments, and I admit that I was a tad nervous reading yours. I knew Kirsten's willingness to listen to Caleb would chafe people (you, in particular!) but I hoped her final reaction would make up for it. Now I agree--the Cohens better run in case Dr. Killer (hee!) gets impatient.

As always, I so appreciate your wonderful feedback. (Are you sure I couldn't talk you into writing the end of this story?)

[beachtree]

Nice to hear you had an extended weekend. I'm not sure why you'd be nervous, even a "tad," about my comments. I think anything I may have mentioned about the Cohen's trek being longer than Cozumel was may have been in jest. Ya think?! ; )

As for Kirsten, I would have been shocked had she put Ryan first and had the sense of urgency. I figured she'd want to satisfy her curiosity, dispell doubts, give Caleb the benefit of those doubts, and I'm surprised she didn't "kill" (bad pun) more precious time.

The thing about the Dr. Killers of the world is that they tend to be as sadistic about their ideas of precision as they are egomaniacal and self-serving.

You know I even gave up doing the beta years ago for most but a very select few, so I can't imagine why you'd even joke about the writing! However, with the corner you've painted for poor Ryan and the physical and psychological states that he'll be in with the best case scenario, there's still a haul to go. Merry Christmas?

And it's back to my much less desirable email. With the outcome of a certain case in FL, that's something I'd rather avoid more than usual after official work hours. I'd like to go on the record as saying that I'm not originally from FL, as I think you know, and not all attorneys in FL are like a certain defense team! Another black eye for this state in so many ways. Ouch. But I digress!

Thanks for taking the time to reply to your public.