Can I get a Schlitz? And whatever my friend wants.
Everyone in Jersey's crazy...Cops arrest bad guys.
Richie Roberts
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Posts: 102 (11/18/07 19:09:27) Harlem Knight |
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POG75 |
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Posts: 817 (11/19/07 19:25:35) Red Pommie Bastard |
Schlitz? Is that a cocktail I haven't heard of? I didn't think there was such a thing...Now, you've really got me in a tizz. Let me go look it up on the net...here, lads, have a couple of VBs while I'm doing my research. And Jacko, when I get back you can tell me about your lovely new friend. Are those jeans padded, sir? Because I am mightily impressed...
...I'll be back in two shakes....if you'll pardon the expression... Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ..."Fuck me ...what a ride!" |
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Posts: 131 (11/19/07 19:33:21) new boy in town |
O'Gallagher, this is Richie. We're in the same legal class. Richie, Paul O'G...he's okay, mate despite the eyeliner. Just keep your back against the wall, if you know what I mean...
Better get that seen to... |
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Posts: 2905 (11/19/07 21:21:56) Lady Godiva |
Well, hello, Jack. Nice to see you. I was just coming over to talk to Skinner, make sure he doesn't do anything nasty since we had that robbery and don't have our cash flow and ...
[The whole time, Richie's smiling at me. But I swear on my highest power, I'm here with only one ulterior motive and it's not his jeans. It's because we really need to show him his DVD. It's not fair if we don't do it as soon as he shows up, right?] Hi. I don't believe we've met. My name's Ann.    |
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RichieR75 |
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Posts: 102 (11/19/07 22:01:03) Harlem Knight |
You mean he's a f...
<The thought is gone, the minute he lays eyes on this beauty. Takes the hand that's offered to him, longer than necessary. Maybe this later time isn't going to be as hard to get used to as he thought. Hard...> Ann. Richie. Why haven't we met? When you get done with your appointment, come sit down with us and change that. <Corbett kicks him under the bar> Everyone in Jersey's crazy...Cops arrest bad guys. |
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POG75 |
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Posts: 817 (11/20/07 06:46:23) Red Pommie Bastard |
Can't find that Schlitz in my cocktail bible...
There was this one, though...Lickety Splitz?  It's a bit chi chi but a guy in a Hawaii Five-O shirt can't be too bothered about kitsch, eh? It's going to put inches on your waistline though.... ...Amaretto, Crme De Cacao 2 Scoops Ice Cream and a big dollop of Whipped Cream blended with a punnet of strawberries...? A nightmare of calories, sir....By the way, did I hear you mention fags?No fags in here, love....it's a non- smoking bar... unless your name's Uma...and she's smoking with or without a fag... [he looks around the bar with a sigh...] Bloody hell, can't you play an effeminate metrosexual from New York or something, Mr. Crowe? Maybe do a bio pic on Ryan Seacrest? I'm a bit tired of all this homophobia...I mean, I'm tolerant of hetero men....even if their personal habits leave a lot to be desired... Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ..."Fuck me ...what a ride!" |
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uma252 |
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Posts: 1019 (11/20/07 06:57:42) The Mistress of the poison pen |
Well, hello Richie....anything I can do for you...?
 There is a place you can touch a woman that will drive her crazy. Her heart... |
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Posts: 2905 (11/20/07 22:18:30) Lady Godiva |
[By the time I get back to where Richie and Jack are perched, Uma's got them both eating out of her hand. Her eyes are a bit glossy as she simpers to Richie about how she adores a man confident enough to go his own way with fashion]
Uma, I see you've met our new friend Richie. I was going to suggest the four of us -- meaning Richie, Jack, you and me -- go up to my place for a few hours. You know what I'm saying, right? We have to show Richie a few things -- right? Would you men like to join us? |
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Posts: 102 (11/20/07 23:43:15) Harlem Knight |
<Eyes the drink Paul is handing toward him, shakes his head, and mouths, "no." Grins inwardly at the bug-eyed look on Jack's face, he's obviously not got as far as group sex in his wildest fantasies yet.>
Lead the way, ladies. We'll follow. Jack, roll your tongue back up in your mouth. Come play with the grown ups. Everyone in Jersey's crazy...Cops arrest bad guys. |
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Posts: 1019 (11/21/07 00:07:35) The Mistress of the poison pen |
Ooh, Richie...you sure know how to show a girl a good time....
[Ann nudges her violently but she just laughs] ...So, we gonna get down and dirty, you naughty boys...? There is a place you can touch a woman that will drive her crazy. Her heart... |
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Posts: 131 (11/21/07 00:13:50) new boy in town |
Er, Richie...I think you're getting the wrong idea. This is not what it looks like....steady on...not every girl wants to jump into bed with you, you know?
And Uma's married! Better get that seen to... |
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RichieR75 |
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Posts: 102 (11/21/07 00:20:47) Harlem Knight |
You like to play, Uma. That's how I like it.
Jack, why don't you just watch and take notes. Jump in when you're ready. <Holds a hand out to Ann> Come on baby, I don't bite unless you really want me to. Everyone in Jersey's crazy...Cops arrest bad guys. |
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Posts: 2905 (11/21/07 21:41:34) Lady Godiva |
We can negotiate on the biting.
[For some reason, Richie brings out the side of me that I don't show normally -- at least in public. I think it's his frank approach. I also think it's that I don't think much would shock him and I already know from the film he's got an ease with one-night stands.] I just need to stop at the shop -- there's a film I want to pick up for us to watch. I'll join y'all upstairs. |
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Posts: 1019 (11/22/07 04:01:05) The Mistress of the poison pen |
Ann likes a film to set the ambience, if you catch my drift...
[Uma giggles; Richie smirks, Jack Corbett groans...] There is a place you can touch a woman that will drive her crazy. Her heart... |
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Posts: 2905 (11/22/07 18:48:52) Lady Godiva |
[It never really gets easier showing the new guys their films. But Uma and I have always felt like we owed it to them because it's how we would have wanted to be treated. It's like giving bad news -- you know you have to, you know it's actually kind to make sure the person hears it from someone who cares -- but a lot of times, we're the ones who get it with both barrels when they get that news.
We watch his film with Richie. Jack's totally absorbed. Richie's a bit freaky at first -- quiet, tense, looking at anything but the rest of us. Slowly, he slouches into the couch and just watches, his arms crossed over his chest and his eyes intent on the screen. There's a long silence when it ends. I ask him if he wants a drink. He gives one very tight nod. I bring him a healthy slug of bourbon, mainly because it's strong and it's what Bud drinks. There's something about Richie that I think is like Bud. But I'm honestly not sure he even tastes the drink. There's a bit of chatting after. He's very subdued. He asks a few questions. I get a little worried over his mood. And I picture him, going back somewhere by himself to spend the night -- but when they get ready to leave, Jack tells us he'll stay with him. So I feel better. As they're leaving, I hand Richie his jacket. He looks in my eyes for a flickering moment.] Hey, tomorrow's Thanksgiving, Richie. I'm cooking for my brother, Ralph, whom you haven't met yet. And maybe a few other strays will come around. I'd really like it if you'd come by as well. I don't like people to be alone on our big holidays. Maybe even Uma and her husband will drop by. Uma? If not for the meal, maybe dessert? Don't worry, I'll be nice and sweet to Cullen. You know I will. Jack? I know you may not celebrate it but I bet your office is closed tomorrow. You wanna come, too? Richie? Say yes, okay? |
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Posts: 102 (11/22/07 22:05:18) Harlem Knight |
This isn't how I expected the night to turn out. The orgy would have been okay, though not my usual bag. Anything but this. I don't like feeling I don't have a handle on the situation.
That guy in the movie is me, but someone I haven't been yet. For me, it's still '71, and I'm struggling through night school, trying to pass my bar exams while taking down junkies and dealers during the day. That guy has already been there, he's made this huge case, he got the bad guy. In a way, I resent that I won't get to be him, that I got shoved into some weird time warp and my life was yanked away from me and I won't get to be that guy now. On the other hand, I know who I can be, what I can do, and there are other options open to me in this life that I got jammed into, for whatever reasons. But it's going to be an adjustment. Jack's a good kid. He's already said he'll get me through the rough part, and I guess I can help him with the chicks in return. He needs to get laid. So do I. <Walks with Jack toward Jack's car, then stops in mid-stride, feeling his pinky> Left my ring at Ann's place. Don't wait for me. I'll just walk back to the lodge. I need the air. I'm sort of fucked up right now. Everyone in Jersey's crazy...Cops arrest bad guys. |
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Posts: 1019 (11/23/07 03:18:27) The Mistress of the poison pen |
[Uma is walking across the parking lot when she sees Jack Corbett's car drive on and leave Richie ambling back towards the Library]
 Hey, Richie? Look, I know you got a shock. We all did. But it isn't so bad once you get used to it. We're a pretty interesting bunch. Go to Ann's dinner tomorrow. Get to know a few people. She'd like it. I know we were teasing about that group thing...it wasn't much of a joke but we were just trying to lighten the mood. But, Ann likes you and she's had a bit of a bad deal lately. Maybe you and her....you know? I just thought I'd mention she wasn't with anyone or anything. .. ....I've got to get back to work or my boss will probably fire me and as much as I hate working there, I need the money. I'll see you soon - pop in to the bar anytime. I won't be at dinner tomorrow. My husband's not one of Ann's favourite people....you know how it is? But I'm always here if you need someone to talk to. Just keep out of the way of the swarthy little Irish man. He might think he's God's gift to women himself, but where I'm concerned, he's pretty possessive...come to think of it...where is the little bastard? Take care, Richie...see you around? There is a place you can touch a woman that will drive her crazy. Her heart... |
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Posts: 2905 (11/23/07 10:48:10) Lady Godiva |
[I don't expect the knock at the door, much less the person who's knocking. He says he's left his ring here so I step back and let him search around the couch, where he finds it among the cushions.]
Hey, you look so...I don't know...just like too much is processing in your head. Why don't you stay for a while? I hate to send you out into the cold cruel world this way. [I chuckle but it's all a big show. Really it is. Not that I'm worried about him, because I am. Just that I'm strong enough tonight to be much help to someone struggling with what he's struggling with.] Come on. Take off your jacket. Sit on the couch. I'll fix us a drink and you can talk it out. Or not talk, if that's better. What'll it be, Richie? |
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Posts: 131 (12/03/07 02:08:14) new boy in town |
[calls Richie at work from his office..]
Mate, what happened to you last night? Have you any idea where I woke up this morning? because I bloody well didn't. it was a very unsavoury part of town. I got lost....Subsequently, I was late for work and Miss M is after my bollocks...well, not literally but you know what I mean. She is one scary lady, mate. You better nail her and fast. It might improve her mood... Better get that seen to... |
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RichieR75 |
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Posts: 102 (12/03/07 02:25:15) Harlem Knight |
About time you got your dick wet. Was that the skanky blond with the barb wire tat? That's desperation, buddy.
Everyone in Jersey's crazy...Cops arrest bad guys. |
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Posts: 131 (12/03/07 04:02:25) new boy in town |
Was it? I couldn't tell. There was no electricity in her place and I couldn't quite make her out. It was a very untidy apartment...Desperation? You have no idea, Roberts. Actually, you don't. Do you ever go 24 hours without a dip yourself? I have no idea how you do it. You're not exactly Errol Flynn, are you...?
....Wait a minute...It's all coming back...What about you? That sheila was a challenge even for a sturdy bloke like you. I'll bet you didn't heave her up against a kitchen wall, mate... Sorry, I saw your film the other day....no offence meant... Better get that seen to... |
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