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Posted By: Jocelyn Brant FDK - Starwood in Aspen 1/3 - 09/20/03 12:05 AM
I am thoroughly enjoying this story! It's creative, without being completely out there, and it has a strong plot to follow for the next two parts.

Two questions, though:

1)How did Dan Scardino come onto the scene in the first place? If Mayson didn't die, than Dan wouldn't be involved in her investigation of the "Resurrection" drug. confused I'm interested to see if you'll deal with his initial appearance.

2)Is Mayson D.A. or A.D.A? I could've sworn in the show she was an assistant D.A., but you may have changed it in your story. I wasn't sure. confused

Just a couple points to consider, if you haven't done so already.

But, awww... poor Clark. I'd be feeling completely rejected if I was dumped for a guy with an ugly 90's mullet, too. frown Now if only we could have some little bird fly around her and plant scandalous thoughts of Clark in her head... wink

Fantastic story, though, and I'm adding it to my WIP reading list.

-Jo
Posted By: daneel Re: FDK - Starwood in Aspen 1/3 - 09/20/03 02:27 AM
Really... ev... I mean interesting set up... Mayson could try to get from Clark what she wasn't able in The Eyes Have It :p

the questions

1) I think Scardino was investigating the drug for the DEA... and working with Mayson although they didn't know personally

2)she's Assistant D.A. smile

more soon or hyper
Posted By: IreneD Re: FDK - Starwood in Aspen 1/3 - 09/20/03 02:50 AM
I read your author's notes at the start of this and thought - I'm not going to like this.

But then I read this section and was totally blown away. Good job! You've set things up well, and your writing style is fantastic.

I'm looking forward to more.

Irene smile
Posted By: Kaethel Re: FDK - Starwood in Aspen 1/3 - 09/20/03 03:01 AM
Oh... my... goodness! jump )
Posted By: LabRat Re: FDK - Starwood in Aspen 1/3 - 09/20/03 04:20 AM
Wonderful setup, Lynn - keen to see where we go from here. goofy

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This was stuff that the MPAA deemed inappropriate for kids under seventeen, so why should she have to watch it?
goofy Oh, Lois...if only you knew what fate has in store for you on this one. laugh I loved this introspection, Lynn, with it's little 'in-joke' for the reader in knowing just how Lois is going to change her mind on these opinions. Or, at least, have it changed for her. wink Plus, of course, it never does any harm to watch Lois refuse to smooch with Scardino. <g>

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“Can’t it wait until Monday?” Dan asked, like a child hoping that his parent would relent and give in on the extra hour before bedtime.
<g> No, Lois! Don't relent!

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“Scardino,” Clark replied. Still at her back, Lois couldn’t see his face, but his voice held derision. As if a male lion entered the domain of a rival, the air filled with a sudden electric menace.
Oooooooooh. Go, Clark!

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When she turned around to explain, Lois stepped back when she nearly crashed into Clark’s broad chest. She hadn’t realized he was so close. He reached a hand out to steady her, then quickly removed it when he was assured she wouldn’t land on the floor in an undignified puddle. The heat from his hand where he’d grasped her arm lingered, as if she’d been burned through the fabric of her black cashmere sweater. She resisted the urge to place her own hand over the spot as if she could trap that warmth and keep it from fading.
I can feel the heat from here! /me fans herself.

Was a bit surprised to see Dan invite Clark on the weekend, especially when the rivalry and tension between them had already been noted earlier in the segment...but then I became really intrigued by what that did to the plot <g>. I'm already anticipating lots of fun with Dan and Lois and Mayson And Clark <g>, so bring it on!

LabRat smile
Posted By: ChiefPam Re: FDK - Starwood in Aspen 1/3 - 09/20/03 05:46 AM
Wow, Lynn, you are really really evil! eek Though God knows L&C need *something* to knock them out of their respective ruts.

I kinda like the new cranky Clark, though <g> Here's hoping he'll get to take out a lot of his anger on Dan this weekend goofy or at least a little bit, before going off snogging with Lois... wink

And hey, if Dan and Mayson end up together, that'd be kinda nice smile I'm perfectly willing for them to be happy as long as they keep their mitts off Our Heros!

PJ
Posted By: Vicki Re: FDK - Starwood in Aspen 1/3 - 09/20/03 06:38 AM
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Wow! This is great! From the very beginning, you had me devouring each and every word. I am *so* enjoying reading this.

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Dan persisted in trying to convince her that it made her appear more, well, human, to her fellow coworkers if she were seen engaging in, well, actual human behaviours.
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PS - Technically, Jocelyn is right. Lois met Dan due to her investigation of Mayson's death. But this story is so good, that, frankly, I don't care! I'll just imagine they met up while investigating some other story. wink
Posted By: Gabriele Re: FDK - Starwood in Aspen 1/3 - 09/20/03 07:30 AM
Fine set-up - I just don't believe that Clark would have gone to a cabin where he can actually hear Lois & Dan - no way! Moreover, he would have moved from Metropolis!

You gave your premise before the story started - but what does Lois and Clark think?
Posted By: lynnm Re: FDK - Starwood in Aspen 1/3 - 09/20/03 08:10 AM
Hey Guys!

Thanks for the positive feedback.

To answer some questions.

1 - About Mayson being an ADA instead of a DA - this is totally my bad. I couldn't remember which one she was and made the wrong call. So I'm going to go back and change that one little fact so the story is consistent. blush

2 - About how Dan arrives on the scene. I'll reveal a bit about that to answer the basic problem of story flow (i.e., Dan wouldn't have arrived if Mayson didn't get killed) but in the end, it's pretty much ancillary to the story's main plot.

Some really good points and advice - I definitely see some things that I want to rethink and rework. Also, see some places I will need to fill in to help make Clark's presence on the romantic weekend a little more believable. confused

Thanks again for the positive feedback!
Lynn
Posted By: Wendymr Re: FDK - Starwood in Aspen 1/3 - 09/20/03 09:12 AM
Yay! Another story from Lynn! goofy

I realised even before Clark what his inviting Mayson would mean, and I can't wait to see how he'll get out of that one. laugh Can't really see him going so far as to make love to her when he doesn't love her, and even worse: when he's in love with another woman. Even if that other woman is only a few feet away, in bed with another man! frown

Anyway, absolutely loving this so far! Post more, SOON!!! wildguy wildguy


Wendy smile
Posted By: Vicki Re: FDK - Starwood in Aspen 1/3 - 09/20/03 10:04 AM
Lynn,

I just assumed that Dan invited Clark in order to (a) show off that he'd "won" in the battle for Lois and (b) maybe one-up Clark on the slopes. (Male competitiveness and all - why they think this impresses women, who knows?)

I thought Clark accepted the plan because he thought by his presence he could come between the two. If he *doesn't* go, they'll probably end up sleeping together, but if he goes, maybe he can throw a wrench in the works.

Anyway, based on these two assumptions, it seemed believable to me for Dan to invite Clark, and for Clark to accept. (For what it's worth.) But if you feel it's necessary to explain their actions further, that's OK, too. wink

- Vicki wave
Posted By: CC Aiken Re: FDK - Starwood in Aspen 1/3 - 09/20/03 10:11 AM
lynn,

I love your writing, and find myself hanging on every word. I don't see anything manufactured in your characters or their motivations that don't ring true.

I totally agree with Vicki that Clark would willingly put himself in the way, risking the torture, if he felt his presence might cool things with Dan and Lois. And, too, that Dan might just be clueless enough to honestly believe having another couple along would be less stressful. HA!

I love this set-up and can't wait for what comes next. You have such a nice way with words.
CC-
Posted By: gerry Re: FDK - Starwood in Aspen 1/3 - 09/20/03 10:41 AM
Like everyone else, I've been enjoying this very much. The set-up is intriuging and the writing is filled with so much good humour that I have to read every word just in case I miss something.

Can't wait to read more,
gerry
Posted By: Sorcha Re: FDK - Starwood in Aspen 1/3 - 09/20/03 01:31 PM
Lynn: thumbsup clap

If you string all of those together and imagine me doing it... that was how much I loved this <g>.

And now I'm going to use up the rest of my graemlins doing this: wildguy wildguy wildguy

Postpostpostpostpostpostpostpostpostpost!!!!!!!

~Sara
Posted By: Laurach Re: FDK - Starwood in Aspen 1/3 - 09/20/03 06:28 PM
Wow this is GREAT! I loved it. Ditto to what everyone else said. I can't wait to read more. You are really good Lynn. I am glad you are continuing to write for us. Thanks. Laura
Posted By: Supes1fan Re: FDK - Starwood in Aspen 1/3 - 09/20/03 08:33 PM
Hey Lynn,

I'm not sure I can add any more praise for this WONDERFUL story..but I will say that you had me smacking my head and ROTFLMAO!!!!!
rotflol

WHEN do we get part 2??? wink

~Liz
Posted By: ethnica Re: FDK - Starwood in Aspen 1/3 - 09/20/03 08:51 PM
Kudos. thumbsup I hope the next posting is ready to go, because I am ready to read. hyper

Not trying to brownnose you in rushing, but this is terrific! notworthy
Posted By: Jenni Debb Re: FDK - Starwood in Aspen 1/3 - 09/21/03 02:37 AM
Hi Lynn,

Like Irene, I wasn't sure if I'd like the premise for this story, but I'm enjoying everything about it -- the set up, your writing style, but mostly the humour.

I'm looking forward to finding out what happens in that ski cabin. smile

Yours Jenni

PS: Oops and sorry for posting this in the wrong place first.
Posted By: Saskia Re: FDK - Starwood in Aspen 1/3 - 09/21/03 03:04 AM
Wonderful, Lynn! You are a truly talented writer. notworthy

I enjoyed the first part very much. Love the banter between Dan, Lois and Clark. Very clever set up. Especially now that it ended up in a double date. wink

I do hope you're going to post the next part very soon, Lynn! Can't wait to read it! wildguy wildguy

Saskia
Posted By: merry Re: FDK - Starwood in Aspen 1/3 - 09/21/03 08:45 AM
lynn
this is a great beginning
nicely done
can't wait for more
soon please
merry
Posted By: sunshine6812 Re: FDK - Starwood in Aspen 1/3 - 09/21/03 01:15 PM
Yep. you made it, you got me hooked on that story I can`t wait to read more

Post sooooonn

sunshine wink
Posted By: KathyM Re: FDK - Starwood in Aspen 1/3 - 09/21/03 05:50 PM
Wow. Lynn, an amazing start to what is obviously going to be another wonderful story from you. I hope Part 2 is going to be posted today. Pretty please...

I loathe Scardino - as always - and am just stunned that Clark's brain totally stopped working there. I can't believe that he put himself in that position! Yes, it opens up all sorts of intriguing possibilities, although I'm not sure that I can bear to read it (I may need to keep one eye covered peep ).

Two parts to go - these two are obviously going to get themselves in more trouble before things get sorted out. I hope they survive it. I hope I survive reading it. smile

Can't wait to see what happens next. I hope Clark can turn off his super hearing. Actually, I hope things don't progress that far...

Kathy
Posted By: Nqoire Re: FDK - Starwood in Aspen 1/3 - 09/21/03 06:30 PM
I love the start of this story! The writing is fresh and intriguing and the plotline is vivacious. Your conversations sound real and the expressions you use are fantastic.

I do have one question, though. I understand why Clark would accept Dan's offer, but I don't get Dan's offer to begin with. He had just been complaining about how they were going to be two hours later to their romantic dinner, and then he turns around and invites Clark to join them.

Great story though! Keep up the work!
~ Nqoire
Posted By: TriciaW Re: FDK - Starwood in Aspen 1/3 - 09/21/03 09:22 PM
Lynn

WOW! WOW! smile1
Please post it soon. wildguy

Tricia cool
Posted By: mariadferdez. Re: FDK - Starwood in Aspen 1/3 - 09/29/03 01:10 PM
Hi,

Great start. smile1
Posted By: Wanda Detroit Re: FDK - Starwood in Aspen 1/3 - 10/03/03 06:27 PM
This story is HOT HOT HOT--I *loved* it!!! So super sexy.... I can't imagine the nfic version being much hotter than this !!!

-Wanda. :-)
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