The Dance - Chapter 16: Start Me Up

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Genre & Rating: Canon/AU, R for smex and a definitely dirty use of leather.

Disclaimer: Jack and Ennis were created by the Great and Mighty Annie Proulx. I'm just the dude behind the yellow curtain working the lights and using the Big Voice microphone.

Summary: This is the continuation of The Package, and takes place after Ennis and Alma's divorce

Comments

The dance

[argentine65]

This chapter just has everything: love, sex, roles, anger. I do too think Jack reacted in a hurry, perhaps he should have left Ennis talk, because that look in Ennis may be the effort he is doing to introduce Jack to Missy as his lover. Thank you so much and enjoy your vacation. Martha

Re: The dance

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Hi Martha: I know, Jack didn't give Ennis much of a chance. Although he has had years of "it ain't gonna be that way". Thank you, I'm looking forward to my vacation. - Em

[nosunlight]

I think that Jack overreacted because his own fear got into his head and he never gave a chance for Ennis to react. I'm sure Ennis' first expression did him in. Jack was so close to what he wanted and then...

Have a lovely vacation.

Cheez-Whiz sandwiches ...I think I threw up a little.

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Oh no! lol. One of my betas actually waxed lyrical about those Cheez-Whiz sandwiches, how it was her favourite comfort food. I'm with you on the yick factor, but for some reason it seemed like something Ennis would have in his fridge. I was actually going to have Jack making Cheez-Whiz and pickle sandwiches but that would make people think somebody was pregnant and that's an entirely other fic from an author much braver than me! Thank you, I plan to enjoy my margaritas by the pool! - Em

[annabuffy]

I get that Jack got upset from the look that Ennis gave him, but Ennis went to greet his sister and Jack didn't hear any yelling or shouting. Once he stormed out and Ennis came after him, he should have given Ennis the chance to speak and explain himself. If Ennis was truly ashamed he wouldn't have tried to explain to Jack outside. I hope that Jack thinks about this as he drives away and turns around and comes back. The boys are so close to being together and this time, Jack is pushing them apart. Have a great vacation. Can't wait till you get back to give us the next chapter.

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Hey Anna: You're right, Jack jumped to some pretty extreme conclusions. Thanks, I'm really looking forward to some r & r. - Em

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Hey you:

Yeah, umm, sorry about that. Especially because you've been so understanding about me taking time out to wreak havoc here instead of fulfilling my beta duties. All I can do, in answer to your comments is quote a line from Pretty Woman: "Sometimes it's easier to believe the bad stuff." And yes, to assure you the finale will be paved with green crayons. xx Em

[mariez65]

Oh, wow. That lovely opening scene with that solitary curl wrapped around that solitary finger - man, oh man, oh man. Now, I knew they (We!) were in for a treat when Jack pocketed the lube, but Yowza!! what a riding lesson!

So....then after all this they kind of hit a brick wall:( Hmmm... I think you know by now how much I love not only this story, but your writing, as well! And I don't mind angst at all, I really don't, but I hope you don't mind if I'm honest in telling you that I've read the last part three times and have turned it every which way and upside down trying to make it fit - and I'm having a really hard time doing that. I think it comes down to ..Ennis had given him a look of such revulsion and shame, denial and disgust… The shame I totally believe. I even believe the denial. And if it would have been "fear" or "scared to death" or "total panic" or "deer in the headlights" I'd be on board. But "revulsion" and "disgust"? - at this point I can't see that as being Ennis's visceral reaction. I really can't. Not

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Hey Marie:
Thanks so much for your support of this story and your always lovely comments about my writing. I don't mind your honesty at all! In fact, I value it, very much. I don't want to give too much away, but I do think you've hit on something here: So, is he projecting something that isn't there because of his insecurities and fears? We do have to remember that what we saw was from Jack's POV.
I love that you care so much about these characters that you want to understand. That's just...Wow! No need to do the happy ending chant. We'll get there, I guarantee it. ♥ Em