Re: The Phoenix Bar and Grill

feeds@yuku.com (Hando06) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:45:12 GMT

He leans in, bold in the frankness of his moves with her. He drops a hand atop her thigh then sniffs at her neck, slowly moving up until he can speak into the shell of her ear, knowing she'll feel the pulse of his words as puffs of air. He says, "Name's Hando. Remember it, love. You'll be calling it out to the pillow before the night's over."

With other girls, he may have taken another approach. But this drives him to be aggressive, sure. Something there,...

Re: The Phoenix Bar and Grill

feeds@yuku.com (PeytonCole) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:53:39 GMT

Peyton listens closely to his words. She knows they are not macho posturing or bravado; still he grins as if he's quite pleased with himself and it takes the edge off them. She wonders how often he has used those words as a line and how many times he's been successful.

Re: The Phoenix Bar and Grill

feeds@yuku.com (Hando06) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:47:30 GMT

"And here I am. Answer to your dreams, luv. Cuz when it comes to subduing anything, I'll be the one who'll be in control..."

Hando can't help the little giggle that comes from the part of him that likes when he's got words too clever to be stopped. He wraps an arms lightly around her waist as he swivels into the stool next to her. He sits facing her, watching the flush that steels away any sense of calm in this beauty. With just two fingertips, he...

Re: The Phoenix Bar and Grill

feeds@yuku.com (PeytonCole) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:21:53 GMT

Advancing morosely to the bar, not paying attention to the many comings and goings, Peyton has already conceded that he won't be here and has settled in for a very long and lonesome night.

It was her own fault. She had over-reacted at their...

Re: The Phoenix Bar and Grill

feeds@yuku.com (Hando06) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:47:06 GMT

Why was it he was stuck at the garage -- waiting on Colin to finish pulling spark plugs a monkey could pull in half the time? Because he's the one Lily left the key, wasn't he? It's like Colin was doing this on purpose. Hando just watches him, stoking a fire deep inside, enjoying the way...

Re: The Phoenix Bar and Grill

feeds@yuku.com (PeytonCole) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:38:53 GMT

Peyton was getting antsy. Maybe he wasn't going to show.

Well one more round wouldn't hurt. She walked up to the bar and sat on one of the stools.

Re: The Phoenix Bar and Grill

feeds@yuku.com (annsmac) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:09:35 GMT

CortMarshal wrote:
"Ann, you don't have time to talk about this, and it's something I'd rather discuss away from too many ears for the time being, but I'll say this for cousin Ben- he came back for you, and you alone. He was fixin' otherwise. I don't know what to say about you and this other guy- Drover, right? But I can say that Ben's wanting to make things...

Re: The Phoenix Bar and Grill

feeds@yuku.com (PeytonCole) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:45:51 GMT

Peyton returned to the Phoenix with her attitude still in tact but ever so slightly altered. After greeting Paul with a smile, she took her Manhattan and sat at the same table as last time.

If he didn't show, then perhaps that was best.

Re: The Phoenix Bar and Grill

feeds@yuku.com (clarity34) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:09:42 GMT

Clarity is watching what's going on from the other side of the bar where other customers are keeping her busy.

Re: The Phoenix Bar and Grill

feeds@yuku.com (CortMarshal) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:09:02 GMT

Yeah, I hear ya. Tell you what. If you see Terry before I do, I really do want both sides of that story. I promise to ask questions and let him talk before I do any shooting. I want to help them both.

Re: The Phoenix Bar and Grill

feeds@yuku.com (paulogallagher) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:50:48 GMT

Fill ups anyone? Uma's gonna be sorry she missed you, Ann. But she and the boss are otherwise engaged tonight. She's got him painting the lounge room back at their place...Jesus, I'd love to have been a fly on that particular wall...and Cort...a word?

[he indicates that he wants a private word. Cort shifts down the bar and leans over...]

... about what you...

Re: The Phoenix Bar and Grill

feeds@yuku.com (CortMarshal) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:30:51 GMT

I put an arm over the back of her chair and lean close enough so only she hears me. "Ann, you don't have time to talk about this, and it's something I'd rather discuss away from too many ears for the time being, but I'll say this for cousin Ben- he came back for you, and you alone. He was fixin' otherwise. I don't know what to say about you and this other guy- Drover, right? But I can say that Ben's wanting to make...

Re: The Phoenix Bar and Grill

feeds@yuku.com (annsmac) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:41:19 GMT

He always has the nicest voice. Warmth that I can fall into.

I glance up at him now to find him watching me trying to act nonchalant. He knows better -- I roll my eyes. "Your cousin is most definitely making my life complicated. You know how he is -- comes in making all sorts of wild statements, thinking he can just say anything and I'll buy it. Like he tells me he's changed; how can I believe it? When the truth is probably...

Re: The Phoenix Bar and Grill

feeds@yuku.com (CortMarshal) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:26:27 GMT

"Don't know how much I actually help her, but she's tough, and she'll be okay when things are settled. Was just getting the skinny from Paul, actually. How are you? You've had to absorb a lot too, and I don't imagine my cousin makes it real easy." I fish out some bills and hand them to Paul, and watch Ann swirl the liquor in her glass.

Re: The Phoenix Bar and Grill

feeds@yuku.com (annsmac) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:15:07 GMT

"Lily told you? Good girl. And, yes, the least you can do is buy me a drink," I slide onto the stool next to Cort and lean into him for a hug. He looks in my eyes for a long moment; I stare back, wishing I knew why he went with Ben. "How is she, anyway? I mean, she's had to absorb a lot of bad news lately. It's good you're here -- I know it helps her having you around."

Re: The Phoenix Bar and Grill

feeds@yuku.com (CortMarshal) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:07:24 GMT

"Yep, I heard I'm in the dog house for not being sociable. And here I get to finally see you and you're not long for a drink and a good yarn or two? We'll have to set up a date." He's messing with her, wishing that Ben could hear it, because he'd lay it on nice and thick. Make Ben work for this woman's heart and hand again. She's worth it. "Let me at least show you how sorry I am and buy you that drink."

Re: The Phoenix Bar and Grill

feeds@yuku.com (annsmac) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:39:43 GMT

I'm ready for my date with Ben Wade early. Truthfully, I just went upstairs after work and freshened up a bit. I am determined not to dress up tonight. I won't do what Ben wants -- I know he thinks he's going to pull out all the stops, try to charm me into forgetting all the bad things he's done to me and mine, treating me like I owe him something -- and expecting me to really believe what he's said...

Re: The Phoenix Bar and Grill

feeds@yuku.com (CortMarshal) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:32:13 GMT

He smiles at the lovely French girl, and catches the glint of gemstone on her hand when she sets the tray down. "Miss Clarity, it's good to see you too. Hear Biebe's going to make an honest woman out of you. Congratulations to you both." He toasts her with his near empty glass, then pours another shot of whiskey and tosses it back easy, considering Gene on his one side, thinking the guy could use a harder, more driven beat than a slow, sad country song right now....

Re: The Phoenix Bar and Grill

feeds@yuku.com (clarity34) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:31:03 GMT

Clarity arrives with a tray full of empty glasses, unloads it in a hurry, and loads it again with the drinks that Paul has already prepared for a group at the other side of the room. "Country? Who's going to sing country? A bit of sweetness in a world of brutes would be more than welcome tonight... OH CORT!!!! It's great to see you here again!"

Re: The Phoenix Bar and Grill

feeds@yuku.com (paulogallagher) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:23:15 GMT

Well, it all began with that Logan fella and his cousin the Drover... [Paul pours out a shot and stands the bottle by Cort] Let me get you up to speed.....

[he proceeds to fill Cort in on developments while he'd been 'away', carefully leaving out any mention of Lily, unsure exactly how things lay in that area...]

...you sure you...

The Phoenix Bar and Grill

feeds@yuku.com (PhoenixBG07) — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:45:16 GMT

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