[Report This]Date: January 28 2016 7:56 PM Title: Phoning Home
"I wonder how I screwed them up?"
Sigmund Freud would probably venture the opinion that, due to all the impulsive trouble he had gotten himself into, recently, Tom subconsciously decided to reach out to his mother for help. Not too far-fetched as armchair theories go, I must admit.
"A boy's best friend...," and all that jazz.
P.S.---Nice to see I'm retroactively first reviewer of this chapter. :-)
Author's Response:
I don't know why it doubled up on my update. Weird. I think Freud might have a lot to say about some of the underlying psychological underpinnings in Tom's view of the world and how he interacts. I'm sure he could publish a treatise on psychosexual fixation in regards to some of the elements of the story.
[Report This]Date: January 25 2016 9:27 PM Title: Jess
The proof is in the pudding, Jess.
Or, rather, in putting Tom into your own nether-portions. ;-D
[Report This]Date: January 25 2016 6:17 PM Title: Jess
First of all, this is the funniest chapter in the entire story. I kept smiling and laughing, then smiling again until it hurt a bit. The secret is out, everyone knows about Tom and it's hilarious watching this all enfold.
Second, I'm kinda surprised that you brought Jess back in, but I should've know that whenever you mention a character, they become a key role in a story later on. Still waiting in Miss Harwood to show up. :)
Janine doesn't even seem to regret anything as Tess told the story. I would love to hear the uncensored version that Janine has experienced with Tom. That should get some great reactions from Jess.
Jessica is now Jess. Now that's gonna confuse me soon since Tess is already a common name in this story. I wonder if Jess will now get some time with Tom since she now knows about him.
I admire how this chapter was setup. The way Jess was trying to put the pieces together takes skill becuase you have to exclude stuff that the rest of the characters already know.
Man, Lina felt embarrassed the whole time. It's like Jess had respect for her and then it just dropped as soon as Jess found out that Lina had sex with Tess's brother. Also, Lina's explanation was awesome. "It's Tom, there's se thing special about him" as if she recommends Jess to have a go with Tom to figure it out herself.
This chapter also felt like a showdown. Everyone is on the same page and everyone knows what each person did with Tom. I wish each lady shares their story of what they did with Tom. Sexy story time!
I really, really like this chapter. Even though, there was no sexual fun, this chapter was fun to read.
I can't wait for the next chapter!
Author's Response:
I wonder if Selene would make a good first name for Miss Harwood? Hmm...
[Report This]Date: January 23 2016 3:56 AM Title: Tom
Very good!
Cassie should change his mind and stay with tone. May punish him in some way.
Author's Response:
Thanks for the review who knows what Cassidy may or may not have in store for Tom.
[Report This]Date: January 20 2016 9:57 PM Title: Tom
Dear Tom: you also thought--in your ch. 51 review--that there wouldn't be any car crash, at all. ;-)
[Report This]Date: January 20 2016 7:32 PM Title: Tom
Cassidy seems super nice. She is even nicer than Lina which I could now believe thanks to Lina getting deceptive lady chapter.
This chapter felt just like Michael's story. The fact that Tom asked Cassidy to call Tess reminded me of the scene where Michael wanted Madison to call Lucie. Only difference is that Cassidy is nice enough to grant Tom's wish.
One thing that felt off. Tom's message didn't include the car crash. It's almost like he knows that Tess is aware of the crash. We, the readers are aware of it, but Tom has no idea that Tess knows about it.
When Cassidy asked Tom about Janine's underpants, I was anxious to hear Tom describe his whole experience. It could give Cassidy some fun ideas becuase I encourage the idea of Tom having fun with Cassidy. However, I think this gentleness will make Cassidy the new Lina, and Lina will become more agressive and controlling.
Nurse angle....Yes! We could have some nurse/patient roleplay with Cassidy taking care of Tom by "keeping him safe" by putting him in some comfy tight places. I like Tom's thoughts about this situation.
The phone buzzed, she swiped the screen, then she frowned. She frowned not when she immediately looks at her phone, but only after she swipes her phone. Perhaps she got hacked, and she might punish Tom. Probably not, but I think Lina had something to do with this cliffhanger.
Good stuff, I can't wait for the next chapter!
Date: January 20 2016 7:15 PM Title: Tom
@Carycomic,
I don't even know my siblings' phone numbers either becuase I just click on their names when I call them. I don't think the accident had anything to do with it. He probably just put in the number a long time ago and now Tom just clicks on the Tess button now.
Author's Response:
Lol it's funny the reason I presented it this way was because I couldn't remember my brother's number
[Report This]Date: January 20 2016 6:03 PM Title: Tom
Well, so far/so good!
Cassie really does seem nice and, therefore, a credit to her calling. Which, in turn, makes me all the more eager for a more detailed description of her. As, thus far, all any of us know for certain about her appearance is that she's pretty!*
As to Tom's memory of his sister's cellphone number being a little fuzzy? All too plausible after a car accident. So, I give you two thumbs' up for that bit of realism. But, that cliff-hanging frown has me worried. Did Cassie's caller ID register the name of whatever private detective agency Janine's flunky is using? Or was it something even more sinister?
You may touch-down dance in the knowledge that you've well and truly stumped me, as to what comes next.
*Of course, given that she's an ER nurse, it stands to reason that her hair would quite naturally be camouflaged by either her blue surgical cap, or the more conventional white one.
Author's Response:
The caller ID did indeed register some information Cassie was not expecting. I consider it a compliment that there enough potentialities that the story has not become too predictable, though I will hold off on the Ickey Shuffle for now.
Date: January 16 2016 10:00 PM Title: Search
@Hector. Oh I know, I just don't believe thats the direction Dugger is taking Janine ;)
Shes either faking or will fall back into old habits when she gets out of the hospital.
[Report This]Date: January 15 2016 8:26 PM Title: Search
A remorseful Janine??? Say it isnt so! Im not buying it, nope, lol.
I think Tomspeedy has had too much sugar, I dont see Cassidy being murdered, lol. Sorry tomspeedy, just joking with you. But I dont see that leap at all.
Don't think we have seen the last of Jessica either, would have been pointless to introduce her in the first place. Unless she was mentioned earler in the story and I don't remember.
Hopefully we learn a little about Cassidy in the next chapter, find out what she is about.
Date: January 15 2016 7:22 PM Title: Search
@ TomSpeedy
Nothing wrong with fun. In the immortal words of comedian Kevin Pollack (while imitating the late, great Dudley Moore): "It's the best thing ever!" :-)
[Report This]Date: January 15 2016 2:32 PM Title: Search
Postcript: I' have to respectfully disagree with my distinguished fellow reviewer. If, as he has stated, aggressive curiosity is a hereditary trait among the women of the Lindholm family, then Jessica's must be thoroughly piqued by this point. Twice, she's inquired as to who Tom is; and, twice, she's been deliberately (and not-so-subtly) ignored. So, if Lina is using the same private detective agency I'm presuming she used, to find out about her husband's prior paramours, then Jessica might resolve to contact them, herself. She might even lie to them; claiming she's getting an update on her mother's behalf!* And, thus, she might learn of Tom's existence (and present whereabouts) ahead of her mother and sister.
Whew! Those anti-TomSpeedyitis shots are wearing off more and more quickly.
* "She's busy checking on my father's injuries, now that my younger sister is awake and out of danger," would be a good alibi.
[Report This]Date: January 15 2016 12:39 PM Title: Search
Now that's quite a cliffhanger. I never seen Lina this way before. It makes me realize where Janine got her evil ways now. At first I thought it was Francis, but no, Lina probably inspired her, and it makes me wonder how much of Lina we do not know.
Poor Cassidy Lane. Why does it sound like she is going to get murdered? Probably the cold look of Lina in the phone call and by her intent of gaining info of the nurse. Very similar to Janine getting info on Miss Addidion. Like mother, like daughter.
In addition, Cassidy Lane has been given the impression of being nice, probably nicer than Lina now becuase of Lina's devious antics this chapter. By making Lina more evil, Cassidy Lane just seems nicer every second that goes by.
Looks like Jessica is out of the picture for the rest of the story. I have this feeling that we won't see a reappearance of her. Also, since Francis has more injuries, he probably is out of the story as well.
I think the most interesting thing that happened was when Janine started admitting her faults, Tess thinks Janine is bluffing her remorse, and Lina goes to comfort Janine and wants Tess to stop accusing Janine. Here, we see Lina going closer to Janine's side, and I think that is Janine's plan since she herself is in no condition to get Tom. This scene right here is important becuase it shows Janine admitting her mistakes(could be acting tho) and Lina trying to take over everything.
Tess came here for her brother, that's it. Not for Janine. Now Lina is taking that responsibility instead. Tess trusts Lina, but why was Lina so assertive in declaring that she herself wanted to find Tom? Does Lina want Tom for herself or for Tess? I think Lina is hiding something.
Another funny moment was when Lina elected herself to find Tom instead of Tess. It's funny becuase we know how slow and hesitant Tess is when finding things. She is clever, but not agressive. However, the Lindholm women are clever, and agressive at getting what they want.
Very interesting chapter. I can't wait for the next one!
[Report This]Date: January 15 2016 12:36 PM Title: Search
Whoa! The shrunken manhunt is on!! If this were an Aaron Spelling TV show, it would probably be called "Tom's Angels."
Thanks for the exciting interlude. :-)
Date: January 14 2016 4:24 PM Title: Lost and Found
@Duggernaut:
Believe me. I hope she'll be nice...for niceness' sake! But, I've had certain other hypotheses turned on their heads before (you fiendish plot twister, you).
[Report This]Date: January 13 2016 3:17 PM Title: Lost and Found
Another great chapter, can't wait to see what Cassidy has in store for Tom. I'm wondering is she'll be a gentle captor. Will keep, seduce, and use Tom, but in a gentle way.
Author's Response:
Thanks. We'll will learn more about cassidy's plans soon.
Date: January 12 2016 9:44 AM Title: Tom's Story
@TomSpeedy: Because she's being gentle and botheredto check if he was alive and well. She's also not being mean in anyway.
Author's Response:
There was some quote somewhere about still waters.
[Report This]Date: January 12 2016 7:14 AM Title: Lost and Found
I really hope Nurse Cassidy Lane turns out to be another Lina. Or when Tom comes to he tells her to get a message to the patient's mother who in turn would tell his sister just so that these people who care about him most won't worry. Or maybe you've got some sexy plans involving Cassidy and Lina becoming partners in crime(by hiding Tom) and in the bedroom. A long shot that sounds sexy as hell, lol.
aaron
Author's Response:
We shall see the type of giantess Cass makes for better or worse. Unfortunately for Lina her hubby is going to be around for a bit but maybe Cassidy s apt might make for a nice place to spend some uninterrupted time with Tom. We'll see how it plays out.
Date: January 12 2016 12:36 AM Title: Lost and Found
She SEEMS nicer, but I know you like to play with expectations so I'm not holding my breath for a gentle giantess.
Author's Response:
Not me, I'm innocent I tell ya. There will more about Cass soon.
[Report This]Date: January 11 2016 10:42 PM Title: Lost and Found
Ok, so that really made the most sense that a nurse found him. Id have to imagine Cassidy is nice, she is a nurse after all and also, its really the most logical way Tom gets returned to Tess, and yes, it would be Tess, Im sure Tom knows he is putting his sister through all sorts of emotional hell, can't imagine him requesting Cassidy return him to Lina.
Or, maybe, if Cassidy is indeed nice, Tom falls for her and asks her to bring him to Tess just to put her mind art ease and tells her he wants to stay with Cassidy.
Of course, it won't matter in the end, Janine is sure to figure out what happened and get her little prize back ;)
Author's Response:
I thought it was the most plausible tact. Who knows yet what her motivations are. How will Tom respond? How bad is he hurt?