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thank you for giving us more of this story. just when i was thinking that emily could not get any more bitchy and self centered she proved me wrong. i would like to beat the crap out of her! kenchy was just adorable in this chapter. i never really liked maggie but you made me feel sorry for her in a way. i am so very happy to see jake and heather finally getting on the right track, i just hope nothing derails them. i hope they can have a nice day at the ranch. PLEASE give us more soon. thank you matty
Thank you so much for the review, Matty! Yes, Emily, is not really seeing the big picture right now. She is still absolutely stunned over the breakup, and as a result, is doing things--like divulging information to a stranger--that she would not typically do. But, yes, her behavior was appalling.
I had fun writing Kenchy. Looking back on the episodes from season 1, in particular, he was a fascinating character to me because he offered an outsider's perspective.
Maggie was not a favorite character of mine, either, but one of the things that fascinated me about her was her situation. Unlike so many others that we've met in the Jericho universe, she has no place and no one. That would be tough in the Jericho world.
As for Jake and Heather, they're definitely about to get some time together, though maybe not in the way you're thinking. There are some nice moments coming up for them in the next part, though. Promise. :)
Thank you again for the feedback. I always love knowing what you think. :)
Oh, Sandra! Here I was, all ready to be mad at you for involving poor, already PTSD'd Kenchy with a psychopathic redhead, and then Emily goes and sets Heather up for who knows what, and well, I'll let you off the hook.
Like I needed another reason to loathe Emily!
This was an intriguing chapter, from Maggie's story (so glad she lived...have you considered introducing her to Bill?) to our good friend Dale (love the way you write him - intelligent with street smarts) to the lovely J/H moment.
I can only hope you drag this all out some by having our insane Miss Travers miss Heather and Jake, who get to spend a lovely, uninterrupted hour at the ranch.... As long as Wilma doesn't sic herself on Kenchy. And I won't even ask for terrible things to happen to Emily... But if you need suggestions, you know where to find me! ;-)
Author's Response:
Thank you for your comments, Marzee! Hopefully I won't be spoiling anything by telling you that Kenchy will not be further victimized in this story. Being Emily's roommate should be considered punishment enough.
In Emily's defense (I can't believe those words just came out), she is so blinded by her own pain she just sort of stumbled into 'Wilma's' trap. That doesn't exactly get her off the hook, but the intent was not entirely malicious.
It was interesting coming up with a backstory for Maggie. I remember being so struck by her desperation upon watching the episode in which she reappeared, and other than thinking, "Keep her away from Jake," I also wondered what had happened to put her in the position of playing both sides against the middle. I'll be honest; I haven't really thought of pairing her with anyone. Maggie is, dare I say, a plot device--or at least accessory--at this point. And I'm not sure I could write a serious Bill scene. As you know, I have had some fun toying with his character in other venues, but he's always been the goat.
You will get your wish in the next part. There are some nice, fluffy Heather/Jake moments, though perhaps not in the way you're expecting. ;)
Thank you again, Marzee! It's always fun to read your comments.
Wow!
What an intense chapter. I am not sure where to begin, but here goes...
First I want to talk about Maggie. I found Maggie to be a fascinating character on the show. Really, I think she's the most vulnerable character we ever saw because she has no home and no one who cares if she lives or dies, and pretty much every other character has at least one of those two things. I really liked how you chose to develop her here. I really really felt for her, her story is so tragic, and I wanted to cheer when she spotted one of our troublesome twins at work. Hopefully she will get a chance to finally do something about Nate, fight back and assert her own power over the situation, and inadvertantly, help our heros.
I also liked Dale in this part, picking up on the weird vibe/ suspiciousness of 'Wilma'. I think he's very good at reading people and dealing with/recognizing the darker side of humanity, in a way. You show him having developed the shrewd survival skills that help him flourish in the new world.
The exchange between Kenchy and Emily was entertaining, and a nice contrast to the other relationships we see here. Poor Kenchy and his weakness for redheads...though he did say once that he liked blonds too.
I'm not sure what to say about Emily. I feel for her. She's angry and hurt, and whatever the reasons may be, it's understandable. I don't think she'd consciously choose the role of villain catalyst that she's gotten into here, but she's totally clouded by what's going on in her immediate moment at hand. If/when she does realize the role she's played in this plot, I hope....I'm not sure what to hope, that she learns something I suppose.
I'm still enjoying watching our villains at work (well, you know, not enjoying, except in an intrigued while watching the twisted villains sort of way) because they're interesting and I know (am fairly certain) that they will be foiled in their attempts to avenge their father.
I look forward to the next part!
Thank you so much for your comments, PennyLane! As a writer, it was interesting to delve into the character of Maggie. You're correct; she's quite vulnerable. Who is there to look out for her? Even those who helped her did so for their own purposes. It wasn't for her, per se, but because she fit into some needs of theirs. Looking back, the desperation evident when Jake and Eric encountered her again in New Bern really captured my imagination, so that particular backstory was developed.
Dale is, I think, one of the most dynamic characters we saw on Jericho. Not that anyone remained unchanged, but he went from being an unassuming stock boy to a power player. I remembered before G. Leigh died, he was always watching what was going on around him. Those who observe people tend to be able to sniff out the phonies.
Regarding Emily, she's pretty much in a tailspin and not thinking clearly. Even Kenchy with his raging hormones can spot the holes in Wilma's story. Emily's a smart girl, but she's not thinking right now and it may cost those around her. I agree with you that she wouldn't choose the role of mustache (or hair extension) twirling villain. Generally, people don't know that they've crossed a line that shouldn't have been crossed until they're already on the other side. When Emily has time to reflect with a clearer head about that conversation, it's going to be a tough realization.
Thank you again! I always enjoy reading your reactions. :)