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TerryThorne1		#301	[-]
Posts: 129 (11/03/09 18:21:37) The Boss Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	...More or less what I said to the dude myself - except my metaphors were definitely not mixed - he got my message about the women loud and clear...You going to pour me another whisky or not, mate? And as for protecting Uma - or any of the women - you don't have to tell me what's important. Like it or not, mate, Uma is - and always will be- very dear to me. This is what I do, Skinner. You make money, I look after people. Don't underestimate me... ...and thanks for the bed. I wouldn't have imagined I'd ever see myself taking anything from you, especially not a night under your roof, but these are strange times ...You're right. I'm beat, the booze has gone straight to my head, and I'm not fit to drive. I'll be out of here promptly in the morning, but I appreciate your offer and know it can't be easy having me around. Truce, mate? Cheers.... *I'm for real, mate...*
MaxSkinner1		#302	[-]
Posts: 271 (11/04/09 03:14:53) Rogue Trader Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Truce? It depends if you behave yourself... [Max fills up Terry's glass..] Take it up with you. And send her ladyship back down...we've got a wall to finish before we turn in... [Terry picks up his glass and raises it before loosening his tie and making for the stairs....] Terry! Your bath's ready! I put some Tea Tree and Lavender in it.... [Terry smiles up at her..] Very thoughtful of you....Now I'll not only be a wuss but I'll smell like one as well...The boss wants you back downstairs. Not sure he trusts us alone... [he winks before passing her, reaching back to place a slap on her shapely rump. She yelps and runs downstairs, laughing...it felt good to have Terry back again...] ...[back downstairs, Max is waiting for her, lighting up a cigar and smoking pensively...] Curiouser and curiouser, eh? Bloody god job we've got Terry on our side. Christ knows what we'd do without him...Let's just hope this Logan chappie decides to see sense --- and Uma, keep out. You are not to go messing with this, you hear me? [Uma plonks herself down on his knee and snuggles up against him...] I promise. I'm not that stupid. And nor should you do anything either, buster...Logan'd kill you stone dead straight off, for sure, if you approached him...who could resist if they had metal blades and were confronted by you? You're bound to drive anyone to murder... [They both chuckle at that, settling into an easy silence as they think over what they have just learned...] Winning isn't everything - it's the only thing...
TerryThorne1		#303	[-]
Posts: 137 (11/09/09 23:30:17) The Boss Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	[Terry drives over to Skinner's, slipping in through the open doorway, following the sound of voices. There seems to be a difference of opinion within to say the least...] Anyone home? Is it safe to come in? [Uma bounds up, taking him by the hand and dragging him into the lounge] What do you think? I think it needs more cerise... [Terry looks at the dramatic wall with a blank stare] You know what they say, love...you can never have too much cerise... [Skinner groans, swearing colourfully under his breath] Look, much as I would love to hang about picking out colour schemes, you think we could adjourn to the kitchen? I need to update you on a few crucial developments since we last spoke... [In the kitchen, Uma pours coffee and they sit down round the table. Terry explains what took place at Lily's and then about his conversation with Ann...] ...Uma, don't get mad with her. They made a decision and we have to live with that. It was done in good faith. She knows she made a mistake. Please, don't get distracted from the main issue by beating her up about it. Not now when you're both just getting back to an even keel... *I'm for real, mate...*
uma252		#304	[-]
Posts: 1014 (11/10/09 00:45:54) The Mistress of the poison pen Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	[she looks a little stunned, even bruised by what he has to say. She's unusually quiet. The two men look across at her, not sure how she has taken it all] I can't believe nobody told me. They always tell me everything. Every stupid little bit of gossip, every little doubt and panic they have...you think Paul knows? I'd be really hurt if Paul hadn't told me...we always share everything. I'm not sure if people know how close we really are...if he knew and didn't say and Ann knew and didn't say....what does that mean? Does it mean no one trusts me anymore...? [Terry and Max both start to speak at the same time. Both stop, indicating the other should go on...but she holds up her hand, sighing...] I don't blame them. I blame myself. This is the price we have to pay for what we did, Terry. We lost their trust when we lied to them all...now, they are not sure we really are the people they thought we were. That's what happens when you keep secrets, whatever reason you give yourself to excuse your behaviour....it takes years to build up a reputation...and seconds to lose it... [her voice trails off. Terry looks uncomfortable. Skinner looks thoughtful...Then she shrugs it off...] That's something I have to deal with. First we must look to the future...Logan's a very damaged man, isn't he? Not just in his body...but I agree, he must be told. He must be helped by us all. He came here for a reason, even if we don't know what it is. We must extend the hand of friendship now that we know he isn't targetting us.... I don't think I'm the best person to do that. Probably neither are you, Terry. Those who know him best must be the ones to approach him first or we will lose him. He'll simply run and hide. I'll back everything you say, Terry. We go through Lily, Mike and Cort...okay? ...We've learnt a lot in this, haven't we? Learnt about ourselves, about truth and secrets...important lessons...you think that's the real reason we are all here at the end of the day? So that finally we work out simple truths like that? There is a place you can touch a woman that will drive her crazy. Her heart... Last Edited By: uma252 11/10/09 01:10:35. Edited 1 times.
MaxSkinner1		#305	[-]
Posts: 272 (11/10/09 00:57:04) Rogue Trader Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I'm not sure about that. Maybe...but you're right in one way, Uma...you play the market, you can only fool them once. After that, they won't buy the next time you try to sell ...human nature... Don't let it worry you. Now you're all even. Time to rebuild...But don't forget, what you two concealed was yours to conceal...This is a different matter because an entire community was put at potential risk...Maybe it's time to realise that if they don't need you, then maybe you should just strike out and concentrate on living your own life... Winning isn't everything - it's the only thing...
TerryThorne1		#306	[-]
Posts: 138 (11/10/09 01:06:29) The Boss Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Don't overplay your hand, Skinner...we all know your agenda is entirely your own...Uma, it's not your fault. It isn't actually my fault either...but I have been giving the nature of truth and secrets a lot of thought of late. And I too have learnt some important lessons, not the least that if you live by the proverbial sword, no doubt you're going to be hoisted up by it at some point....if i may sound like Aubrey for the moment... ...And on that sobering note, I am going to take my leave of you good people. I'm going to be away for a few days...putting my own house in order...but there will be no painting and decorating...By the way, if I am being honest - and we are going to honest with each other from now on, aren't we, people?- the cerise is bloody awful. It looks like Barbie's bedroom...Max, if I were you I'd go back to the store and start all over again... I almost forgot...I might as well leave this with you. I'm not planning on watching movies for a while...and somehow I'm not quite in the mood at the moment for a history lesson from a cobber... *I'm for real, mate...* Last Edited By: TerryThorne1 11/10/09 01:19:39. Edited 1 times.

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