Usually about this time I'd be putting the finishing touches on the week's episode but I've been very busy this week and it would seem so are you with all the preperation for Christmas. I just don't have enough material to post as an episode this week. I have decided to suspend the website until after after the new year. Make no mistake, I'm not finished with Harmony and I hope neither are you. The next episode will be posted on Friday January 2, 2009.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Friday, December 19, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
Episode 17:In Which Essme Gives Herself a Gift, We Learn Who Jackson's Accomplice is and Jared's Body...
Episode 17
“Hello everyone I have returned!” Said Essme, bounding through Tabby’s front door.
“Good morning Essme.” Kay was coming down the front stairs carrying Maria. “Do you always make such a dramatic entrance?”
“Typically, yes, only night before last I came in the back door. I like to shake things up. I find it keeps people on their toes.”
“If you say so.”
“Good morning Maria.” Said Essme.
“Good morning Essme.” Bubbled Maria.
“That is just the cutest thing. I never get tired of seeing Endora and her do that.”
“Where were you last night, if you don’t mind me asking?”
“Oh I just spent the most harrowing night at the mansion.”
“Really what happened?”
“Well, this giant cake was delivered for Chad and Whitney’s reception only it was cancelled, so I ended up cutting into the cake and when I did…”
“A body fell out of it.” Finished Kay.
“That’s right, how did you know?”
“Because it happened like that at the original reception; before Adam’s time shift.”
“Oh, yeah now I remember. Fancy filled me in on the details but I wasn’t in town back then. Something about a tabloid reporter being killed.”
“Yeah his name was JT Cornell.”
“This time it was Jared Casey.”
“Oh my God.”
“Gee I remember all this stuff from before the time shift. I guess it’s because Adam used my wish to bring it all about but it certainly would be nice to have magical powers like you guys.”
There was a sudden flash in the room that seemed to be centered around Essme.
“What was that?” Asked Essme.
“I’m not sure.” Hedged Kay. “But I have an idea. I want you to think of something, then wave your arms.”
Essme followed Kay’s instructions and there was a puff of smoke.
“A PONY!” Bubbled Maria.
“Uh Kay there’s a pony in our living room. What does that mean?”
“You were just thinking of pony right?”
“Yes, what does that mean Kay?”
“Essme, it means you’ve just given yourself magical powers.”
“Oh my Gawd.”
“You idiot, I can’t believe you’d show your face around me after botching the simple job I gave you.”
“Murder is never simple Jackson; you of all people should know that.”
Jackson Marr stabbed his finger at the plasma TV on the wall and the announcer droning on about Jared Casey’s death. “How do you explain that?!”
“I can’t.”
“If you did what you what you were supposed to do how did Casey’s body end up in a wedding cake at the Crane Mansion of all places?!”
“I just told you, I can’t explain it. Everything was going like clockwork. I waited at the docks like we had planned; you called me and told me Jared was on his way there. He showed up and I jumped out of the shadows dressed as a masked mugger and forced him to give me his wallet. Then I shot him and left his body on the docks. I spent the night at some seedy motel just off the docks. It wasn’t till this morning when I caught the news that I found out what happened to his body.”
“His death was supposed to look like a random act of violence. Something that wouldn’t even make the back page of the newspaper; now it’s tied to Cranes and anything involving them is automatically broadcast worldwide. It’s a nothing short of a miracle that his Father hasn’t called me yet. It doesn’t matter though if he doesn’t call me soon I’m going to have to call him and explain this mess.”
“At least there’s no way his Father can connect this thing to you.”
“We don’t know that. Sydney Neppos has a way of finding things out.”
“If you really believe that, why would you get us so far over our heads?”
“It’s much too late for either of us to turn back now.”
Chris Booth was well aware of that.
Sam’s cell phone rang again. At first he was irritated, considering the new development in the Jared Casey case, but then he saw the caller ID.
“Grace is this really you?”
“Yes Sam. Did you get the package I sent you?”
“Yes and I think your suspicions were right. Sheridan told us that Alistair had a bust just like it when she and Julian were small.”
“I’m sorry Sam I don’t think we should get into that over the phone. Listen, the reason I called was to let you know that I’ve booked a flight on the first plane to the states tomorrow. I just can’t shake the feeling I’m in danger here in Greece.”
“That’s great news; would you like me to meet you at the airport…? Grace?”
But the line had gone dead.
Meanwhile somewhere in the world Jared Casey’s eyes fluttered open.
“Welcome back to the land of the living son.”
“Dad? Where am I? What happened?”
“I’m afraid that’s a long story son. But we have all the time in the world.”
*
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End of Episode 17
“Hello everyone I have returned!” Said Essme, bounding through Tabby’s front door.
“Good morning Essme.” Kay was coming down the front stairs carrying Maria. “Do you always make such a dramatic entrance?”
“Typically, yes, only night before last I came in the back door. I like to shake things up. I find it keeps people on their toes.”
“If you say so.”
“Good morning Maria.” Said Essme.
“Good morning Essme.” Bubbled Maria.
“That is just the cutest thing. I never get tired of seeing Endora and her do that.”
“Where were you last night, if you don’t mind me asking?”
“Oh I just spent the most harrowing night at the mansion.”
“Really what happened?”
“Well, this giant cake was delivered for Chad and Whitney’s reception only it was cancelled, so I ended up cutting into the cake and when I did…”
“A body fell out of it.” Finished Kay.
“That’s right, how did you know?”
“Because it happened like that at the original reception; before Adam’s time shift.”
“Oh, yeah now I remember. Fancy filled me in on the details but I wasn’t in town back then. Something about a tabloid reporter being killed.”
“Yeah his name was JT Cornell.”
“This time it was Jared Casey.”
“Oh my God.”
“Gee I remember all this stuff from before the time shift. I guess it’s because Adam used my wish to bring it all about but it certainly would be nice to have magical powers like you guys.”
There was a sudden flash in the room that seemed to be centered around Essme.
“What was that?” Asked Essme.
“I’m not sure.” Hedged Kay. “But I have an idea. I want you to think of something, then wave your arms.”
Essme followed Kay’s instructions and there was a puff of smoke.
“A PONY!” Bubbled Maria.
“Uh Kay there’s a pony in our living room. What does that mean?”
“You were just thinking of pony right?”
“Yes, what does that mean Kay?”
“Essme, it means you’ve just given yourself magical powers.”
“Oh my Gawd.”
“You idiot, I can’t believe you’d show your face around me after botching the simple job I gave you.”
“Murder is never simple Jackson; you of all people should know that.”
Jackson Marr stabbed his finger at the plasma TV on the wall and the announcer droning on about Jared Casey’s death. “How do you explain that?!”
“I can’t.”
“If you did what you what you were supposed to do how did Casey’s body end up in a wedding cake at the Crane Mansion of all places?!”
“I just told you, I can’t explain it. Everything was going like clockwork. I waited at the docks like we had planned; you called me and told me Jared was on his way there. He showed up and I jumped out of the shadows dressed as a masked mugger and forced him to give me his wallet. Then I shot him and left his body on the docks. I spent the night at some seedy motel just off the docks. It wasn’t till this morning when I caught the news that I found out what happened to his body.”
“His death was supposed to look like a random act of violence. Something that wouldn’t even make the back page of the newspaper; now it’s tied to Cranes and anything involving them is automatically broadcast worldwide. It’s a nothing short of a miracle that his Father hasn’t called me yet. It doesn’t matter though if he doesn’t call me soon I’m going to have to call him and explain this mess.”
“At least there’s no way his Father can connect this thing to you.”
“We don’t know that. Sydney Neppos has a way of finding things out.”
“If you really believe that, why would you get us so far over our heads?”
“It’s much too late for either of us to turn back now.”
Chris Booth was well aware of that.
Sam’s cell phone rang again. At first he was irritated, considering the new development in the Jared Casey case, but then he saw the caller ID.
“Grace is this really you?”
“Yes Sam. Did you get the package I sent you?”
“Yes and I think your suspicions were right. Sheridan told us that Alistair had a bust just like it when she and Julian were small.”
“I’m sorry Sam I don’t think we should get into that over the phone. Listen, the reason I called was to let you know that I’ve booked a flight on the first plane to the states tomorrow. I just can’t shake the feeling I’m in danger here in Greece.”
“That’s great news; would you like me to meet you at the airport…? Grace?”
But the line had gone dead.
Meanwhile somewhere in the world Jared Casey’s eyes fluttered open.
“Welcome back to the land of the living son.”
“Dad? Where am I? What happened?”
“I’m afraid that’s a long story son. But we have all the time in the world.”
*
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End of Episode 17
Friday, December 5, 2008
Episode 16:In Which Spike Takes a Meeting Jessica Makes Pancakes and Jared's Body...
Episode 16
“Ah, Mr. Spikeros, after our conversation yesterday, I wasn’t expecting to hear back from you so soon. But I must say it shows decisiveness on your part.” Said Jackson Marr, getting up from his desk.
“Hold your horses buddy I’m not ready to commit to anything yet. I need you to explain some things to me.”
“By all means.”
“First, just what will I be expected to do for your company?”
“What your really asking is are we hiring you in the same capacity as your work with Alistair Crane. Let me ask you; would it bother you if we were?
“No, I suppose not. I just like to know where I stand.”
“And so you should, so you should Mr. Spikeros.”
“I’m still not all that comfortable with you using my real family name.”
“We do a lot of business in Greece and the Spikeros name is well respected there.”
“I haven’t spoken to my family back in Greece for a very long time.”
“What a pity. Now I assume there was something else you wanted…clarified.
“Just what is your interest in Antonio Lopez-Fitzgerald?”
“Very well, Crane Industries is our main competitor and having Mr. Lopez-Fitzgerald in our ‘care’ would certainly give us some leverage with them.”
Spike’s cell rang. He quickly checked the caller.
“It’s Ms. Crane.”
“Then you have a decision to make Mr. Spikeros.”
“Yes, yes I accept your offer. I suppose I should call her back and tell her the bad news.”
“Just a moment Mr. Spikeros: If she offers you a position I want you to take it. Do we understand each other?”
“I think we do.”
“And to re-cap our top story…” Both men’s attention was drawn to the widescreen TV on the wall of Jackson Marr’s office. “The body of Jared Casey was discovered yesterday afternoon in a cake that had been prepared for the wedding reception of Chad and Whitney Harris, friends of acting Crane Industries president, Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald-Crane. Casey had recently been hired by CI in the office of CFO…”
“That’s been all over the news all morning.” Said Spike.
“Yes. It’s quite a story.”
Just for a moment Spike thought he saw a chink appear in Jackson Marr’s otherwise cool veneer and then it was gone. He had to wonder if he had just traded one tyrant for another.
“Gobble Gobble Gobble Gobble Gobble Gobble Gobble Gobble” Bubbled Endora.
“Now Endora, you know it’s not Thanksgiving anymore; not even where our ‘friends’ live.” Said Tabby.
“But it’s so much fun to talk like a turkey.” Bubbled Endora. She flapped her arms and started to waddle around Tabby’s front yard. “And to act like one too.”
“Yes, well…” Tabby bent to pick her daughter up and as she stood, she realized they had a clear view of the Bennett kitchen.
“Jessica, these pancakes are delicious.” Ivy was saying. “I’m sure the kids will love them.”
At the last minute, Marty had talked Sheridan into having a sleepover with Sarah and of coarse, James had wanted to stay too.
“Sarah is such a sweet little girl.” Continued Ivy. “But you never gave Sheridan and me a clear answer last night.”
“I didn’t?” Jessica was pretending not to remember what Ivy was talking about.
“Mommie, it’s impolite to eavesdrop on people.” Bubbled Endora.
“Oh well, I already know what Jessica’s secret is and I don’t have to spy for the Darkside anymore, so why don’t we go inside and I’ll fix you some pancakes just like the ones Jessica is making?”
“Yes!!!” Bubbled Endora.
Oh my devil, I’m starting to sound just like Esmerelda: Tabby thought to herself.
At the police station Luis and Sam were trying to piece together the facts surrounding Jared Casey’s death.
“Let me see that list again.” Said Sam. “OK Fox Crane, Essme Van der Hausen and Simone Russell were the only ones present when the body was found?”
“That’s correct; it was Essme who actually cut into the cake.” Said Luis.
“Were all three interviewed last night?”
“Yes.” Luis flipped his notepad open. “They were all interviewed separately and all three stories match up.
“What about the kitchen staff?”
“They all give relatively the same story too: The cake showed up on the loading dock approximately 30 minutes before the reception was supposed to start.”
“Wait a minute, did anyone actually take delivery of the cake or sign something?”
“No, at least no one admits to that.”
“We’ll assume for now that it didn’t happen.” Sam’s cell phone rang. “Yes this is Chief Bennett.”
Just then Sheridan came through the front door of the station. “Luis I’m so worried!”
“What is it Sheridan? It’s not Marty, is it? I wanted to stop by the cottage last night but I didn’t finish at the mansion until very late.”
“No, no Marty’s fine. It’s Chris I was calling him all night and now he hasn’t come home.”
“You can’t really file a missing persons report yet, but I’ll see what I can do.”
“Thank you so much Luis.”
“You’ve got to be kidding me?!!!” Sam closed his phone and came back over to Luis and Sheridan.
“What is it Sam?”
“That was the morgue. Jared Casey’s body is missing!”
*
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End of Episode 16
“Ah, Mr. Spikeros, after our conversation yesterday, I wasn’t expecting to hear back from you so soon. But I must say it shows decisiveness on your part.” Said Jackson Marr, getting up from his desk.
“Hold your horses buddy I’m not ready to commit to anything yet. I need you to explain some things to me.”
“By all means.”
“First, just what will I be expected to do for your company?”
“What your really asking is are we hiring you in the same capacity as your work with Alistair Crane. Let me ask you; would it bother you if we were?
“No, I suppose not. I just like to know where I stand.”
“And so you should, so you should Mr. Spikeros.”
“I’m still not all that comfortable with you using my real family name.”
“We do a lot of business in Greece and the Spikeros name is well respected there.”
“I haven’t spoken to my family back in Greece for a very long time.”
“What a pity. Now I assume there was something else you wanted…clarified.
“Just what is your interest in Antonio Lopez-Fitzgerald?”
“Very well, Crane Industries is our main competitor and having Mr. Lopez-Fitzgerald in our ‘care’ would certainly give us some leverage with them.”
Spike’s cell rang. He quickly checked the caller.
“It’s Ms. Crane.”
“Then you have a decision to make Mr. Spikeros.”
“Yes, yes I accept your offer. I suppose I should call her back and tell her the bad news.”
“Just a moment Mr. Spikeros: If she offers you a position I want you to take it. Do we understand each other?”
“I think we do.”
“And to re-cap our top story…” Both men’s attention was drawn to the widescreen TV on the wall of Jackson Marr’s office. “The body of Jared Casey was discovered yesterday afternoon in a cake that had been prepared for the wedding reception of Chad and Whitney Harris, friends of acting Crane Industries president, Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald-Crane. Casey had recently been hired by CI in the office of CFO…”
“That’s been all over the news all morning.” Said Spike.
“Yes. It’s quite a story.”
Just for a moment Spike thought he saw a chink appear in Jackson Marr’s otherwise cool veneer and then it was gone. He had to wonder if he had just traded one tyrant for another.
“Gobble Gobble Gobble Gobble Gobble Gobble Gobble Gobble” Bubbled Endora.
“Now Endora, you know it’s not Thanksgiving anymore; not even where our ‘friends’ live.” Said Tabby.
“But it’s so much fun to talk like a turkey.” Bubbled Endora. She flapped her arms and started to waddle around Tabby’s front yard. “And to act like one too.”
“Yes, well…” Tabby bent to pick her daughter up and as she stood, she realized they had a clear view of the Bennett kitchen.
“Jessica, these pancakes are delicious.” Ivy was saying. “I’m sure the kids will love them.”
At the last minute, Marty had talked Sheridan into having a sleepover with Sarah and of coarse, James had wanted to stay too.
“Sarah is such a sweet little girl.” Continued Ivy. “But you never gave Sheridan and me a clear answer last night.”
“I didn’t?” Jessica was pretending not to remember what Ivy was talking about.
“Mommie, it’s impolite to eavesdrop on people.” Bubbled Endora.
“Oh well, I already know what Jessica’s secret is and I don’t have to spy for the Darkside anymore, so why don’t we go inside and I’ll fix you some pancakes just like the ones Jessica is making?”
“Yes!!!” Bubbled Endora.
Oh my devil, I’m starting to sound just like Esmerelda: Tabby thought to herself.
At the police station Luis and Sam were trying to piece together the facts surrounding Jared Casey’s death.
“Let me see that list again.” Said Sam. “OK Fox Crane, Essme Van der Hausen and Simone Russell were the only ones present when the body was found?”
“That’s correct; it was Essme who actually cut into the cake.” Said Luis.
“Were all three interviewed last night?”
“Yes.” Luis flipped his notepad open. “They were all interviewed separately and all three stories match up.
“What about the kitchen staff?”
“They all give relatively the same story too: The cake showed up on the loading dock approximately 30 minutes before the reception was supposed to start.”
“Wait a minute, did anyone actually take delivery of the cake or sign something?”
“No, at least no one admits to that.”
“We’ll assume for now that it didn’t happen.” Sam’s cell phone rang. “Yes this is Chief Bennett.”
Just then Sheridan came through the front door of the station. “Luis I’m so worried!”
“What is it Sheridan? It’s not Marty, is it? I wanted to stop by the cottage last night but I didn’t finish at the mansion until very late.”
“No, no Marty’s fine. It’s Chris I was calling him all night and now he hasn’t come home.”
“You can’t really file a missing persons report yet, but I’ll see what I can do.”
“Thank you so much Luis.”
“You’ve got to be kidding me?!!!” Sam closed his phone and came back over to Luis and Sheridan.
“What is it Sam?”
“That was the morgue. Jared Casey’s body is missing!”
*
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End of Episode 16
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
No one told the Chamber of Commerce in Castleton that their city name had been changed to Clayton
One more Bit of Housekeeping this Week
It just came to my attention that the name of the city near Harmony is Castleton not Clayton. I have re-edited all refferences in the story to now read Castleton. Sorry for the mistake
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