Love Story Chapter 38

[missyb]

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[Logan]

Thanks Missy!!
Yelling at at football game..That's definetely something I can relate to LOL...
I don't think Bridget's being a brat. I just think she's been very wary of Ian. After all Brooke had loved Ridge for her whole life. Bridget has to be concerned and suspiscous about this all of a sudden new love.
It's not easy for her.
Believe me. I know.

[missyb]

logan said:

Thanks Missy!!
Yelling at at football game..That's definetely something I can relate to LOL...
I don't think Bridget's being a brat. I just think she's been very wary of Ian. After all Brooke had loved Ridge for her whole life. Bridget has to be concerned and suspiscous about this all of a sudden new love.
It's not easy for her.
Believe me. I know.

Logan. Glad that I gave you something that you could relate to and something that my husband loves. BIG fan!

Bridget IS protective of her mother. She does loves Brooke and has a hard time dealing with her mother and Ridge's relationship since it's so complex. But Bridget should allow her mother to have a chance at happiness. Brooke is happy. Bridget also needs to pay more attention to Deacon. He loves her. But he wants some of her attetion. He is making certain sacarfies for her. For him, it's all about making Bridget happy.

Thanks so much for your comments.

[Logan]

Yes I agree with her needing to pay attention to Deacon.
How in the world can she NOT?

[dotd]

Just a quick note to say that I've been swamped and I just printed this out. I will be reading it soon and promise to be back with comments very soon! I LOVE this story so much!

[dotd]

Well here I am, back with my comments and Missy you outdid yourself!
Missy this was so good. It seems almost impossible but I just love Ian more and more each chapter. He is so good and patient and loving. He doesn’t like Bridget but he is working so hard to have a civil relationship with her. He wants to like her and he wants her to like him. I enjoy his relationship with Deacon too. They have very little in common but they have a mutual respect. I was surprised when Ian opened up to Deacon about something so personal and I was pleased that it got to Deacon. I wasn’t shocked when he put out his cigarette, but I was happy.
I love how Brooke and Ian have finally opened up to the fact that what they have is real and good and something that they both want to keep. I was afraid that both would hide their true feelings and that they would go their separate ways, each thinking that it was what the other wanted. My heart was in my throat when the moment came and I was so happy that it worked out as it did. But I KNOW that there will be some major challenges up ahead for them. I’m not sure if Bridget will jump on the Ian bandwagon anytime soon, but hopefully when Brooke’s world at Forrester starts to fall apart Bridget will be supportive and finally see that Ian is the man who is there for Brooke, unlike any other before him. I’m a bit scared for Brooke in having to tell Ian all the truths. I don’t think he will judge her or that his feelings for her will change, but he won’t like the fact that she kept things from him for so long. I wish she hadn’t and I think that Brooke is going to wish the same too.
But right now they are so happy and so sexy together. I just smile when I get my BrIan loving scenes.
I’m wondering if something is wrong with Bridget. She’s either retreating because of her unhappiness or maybe she is sick, or maybe pregnant. Deacon is very good to her and he is patient, but Bridget is testing that. I was glad that Brooke saw some calm and happiness on their faces, I wonder if they did have some loving. I couldn’t believe Bridget stopped Deacon when they both wanted each other so badly. She needs to grow up. She’s living a woman’s life but a part of her is still playing the child. I am concerned about whether Ridge might be able to win her over to his side when things go bad at Forrester. Maybe the ski trip will change things. Hopefully Bridget will come around soon.
Now on to Ridge. Grrrrrrrrrr he makes me so mad. He’s going to steal everything from Brooke and unlike when he tried it on the show, there is no one around looking out for her best interests. I know she’s smart so hopefully she can do something to get back what is hers. I’m also glad that she hasn’t given her new formula over to Forrester yet, Ridge would screw her on that. And what is even better is that she did the work on it at Ian’s place. No one can claim that it belongs to Forrester because it wasn’t done on their property. For this I am glad that she didn’t listen to Bridget and make a quick return to Forrester, but on the other hand, if she had returned Ridge would lose his momentum. A true double-edged sword you have going here Missy.
I feel sorry for Sasha. I know she hurt Ian badly, but she screwed up her own life a whole lot worse. Remington is a pig and an ass. I can’t believe Sasha was so stupid to let him have everything in his name, but her unhappiness made her turn to all the drugs. I don’t want Ian to be drawn back to her, but I hope that if she comes to him that he offers her some sound advice. Maybe Brooke can too. But somehow I think this will make her make another play for him.
I loved the description of the food, the clothing, the hotel. You pay so much attention to detail. It makes the story so much fun to read.
Everything is getting so exciting and coming to so many important parts. I can’t wait for more. Hope you give us some spoilers for the next chapter soon to keep us all guessing!

[stellerJ forgot to log in]

What I wouldn't give for a new man like this to be in Brooke's life on screen! Great writing. How old is Bridget in this story?

[jrtllf01]

Well, Missy—as some of my mother's people would say—this is gittin' good! It is so good to see a man for Brooke who hasn't been dumbed down, emasculated or totally trashed for storyline purposes. Although your Ian has his soft, fuzzy moments, he is always true to character and I like that. I love the way he is with Brooke. I even liked the way he is with Deacon as they found a common ground in the great equalizer—sports. I especially love that side of him that helps his neighbors when they are in need and who quietly donates to charitable causes without a lot of fanfare. The fact that he is embarrassed and doesn't want to be recognized for these acts of kindness only brings him up several notches in my book. I can't stand it when people donate their time and money to charities only to brag about it or turn it into a publicity event or a photo op! I even liked how he was with Bridget. It would have been very unrealistic for Ian to suddenly get all warm and fuzzy with Bridget just because it was something that Brooke wanted. He would definitely need to be talked into it, and that's exactly what happened.

I have to admit that Deacon has really grown on me in your story. He has every right to be frustrated. Here he is practically a newlywed and he has to stand on line to get some! LOL! I do applaud his great patience toward his young wife, who has a lot of growing up to do. It is possible that this is a good match but I hope that Bridget doesn't drive Deacon away with her childishness. Although they got married in Vegas, I'm sure that whoever married them mentioned the words "shall leave mother and father" and "cleave" to one's spouse. Obviously, Bridget should be concerned about her mother and this new relationship with someone she doesn't know. However, she does need to focus more on her husband, who has made some changes for her sake. And, he DOES have needs! Oh, and I love it how you showed that Deacon really didn't get out much before he married Bridget and how he has to adjust to the Forrester family's lifestyle. That he would have rather stayed indoors and played cards and just chilled is such a realistic touch! It will be very interesting to see him stepping outside the box as he becomes acclimated to his marriage and what it's exposed him to.

It was really cool the way Brooke finagled the match-ups the way she did. As I said before, Bridget has every reason to be concerned, but there's a clear distinction between that and being openly rude, hostile and insulting in someone's home. True, she doesn't know Ian, but did she stop to wonder what could have happened to her mother if she didn't stumble upon Ian's place when her car broke down in the middle of a major snowstorm? I'm also surprised that Bridget has yet to compare this situation with her own, i.e. her decision to elope and marry a man she didn't know after 1 or 2 dates, and who was several years her senior. I'm glad that Brooke set her straight because for a minute there, it was hard to remember who the parent actually was. I hope mother and daughter can reach a new understanding. I also suspect that there's a lot of hero worship going on for Bridget with regard to Ridge. I fear what will happen when her illusions about Ridge are shattered especially since she doesn't know the whole story about what happened in Paris. I think she'll be devastated because she's adored Ridge ever since she was a baby. Brooke has already gotten past her worship of Ridge and has had to face some harsh truths about herself as a woman. She and Bridget are going to face some even harsher truths about Ridge if and when his plans are revealed. I think that Brooke and Bridget and their respective mates will close ranks to ward off this threat and betrayal.

Now, speaking of Ridge . . . can the man get anymore despicable? And, men claim that WE are vindictive, petty bitches when WE'RE rejected! That Ridge will once again use Brooke's trust in him to betray and violate her and her children like this makes my blood boil! Like Dot, I'm also worried that his machinations are going unchecked. Is he afraid that someone would put him in check and he can't do what he wants? After the failed takeover attempt and Jonathan's gross incompetence, it's obvious that Ridge has "lawyered up." I had to chuckle that this new one didn't want to KNOW how Ridge got his hands on Brooke's estate planning documents. How utterly "ethical" of her! She sure had no qualms about using them though, did she? LOL! I'm also glad that Brooke is working on her new project—which sounds exciting by the way—off the Forrester Creations premises. I do look forward to Brooke's return to Los Angeles.

Sasha's comeuppance—all I can say is WOW! Given the way she and Remington got together in the first place, how could she not have foreseen the possibly that maybe one day, she, herself, would get dogged out? But, we see it all the time here. You would be amazed at the number of women we see who have no idea what their husbands earn, what assets there are in the marriage, and who are shocked to learn that none of those assets are in their names. It would be interesting to see Sasha and Remington live in a no-fault divorce state or one where a man can't just move his ho into the house and kick his wife out without a dime. Or, maybe Remington was already prepared for that, which explains why he told Sasha to shut up, take what she could get and leave, or else she'll end up leaving with what she came into the marriage with. Also, was there a prenup? I'm just surprised that it never occurred to Sasha to sock away what my grandmother used to call "mad money" especially when Remington started treating her like dirt. But, again, you would be surprised at the number of women who get the proverbial rug pulled out from under them. Again—WOW! Even though Sasha's not one of my favorite people, I'm not sure that even she deserved this rude awakening. While I don't think I would ever fight over a man, if my husband's pregnant ho told me that I was no longer welcome in my own house, it would be ON! I would imagine that Ian is starting to look real good to Sasha now, which worries me. Will Ian be able to turn his back on Sasha in her time of need? And, given their history, will he look at Brooke with different eyes when he learns the truth about her affair with Ridge and what happened in Paris? So many questions!

I do love Brooke and Ian together. They were so cute when they realized that they were actually in a relationship! And, as always, they were so sexy and HOT!

Great chapter, Missy, and I can't wait to see how this all plays out!

[missyb]

dotd said:

Well here I am, back with my comments and Missy you outdid yourself!
Missy this was so good. It seems almost impossible but I just love Ian more and more each chapter. He is so good and patient and loving. He doesn’t like Bridget but he is working so hard to have a civil relationship with her. He wants to like her and he wants her to like him. I enjoy his relationship with Deacon too. They have very little in common but they have a mutual respect. I was surprised when Ian opened up to Deacon about something so personal and I was pleased that it got to Deacon. I wasn’t shocked when he put out his cigarette, but I was happy.
I love how Brooke and Ian have finally opened up to the fact that what they have is real and good and something that they both want to keep. I was afraid that both would hide their true feelings and that they would go their separate ways, each thinking that it was what the other wanted. My heart was in my throat when the moment came and I was so happy that it worked out as it did. But I KNOW that there will be some major challenges up ahead for them. I’m not sure if Bridget will jump on the Ian bandwagon anytime soon, but hopefully when Brooke’s world at Forrester starts to fall apart Bridget will be supportive and finally see that Ian is the man who is there for Brooke, unlike any other before him. I’m a bit scared for Brooke in having to tell Ian all the truths. I don’t think he will judge her or that his feelings for her will change, but he won’t like the fact that she kept things from him for so long. I wish she hadn’t and I think that Brooke is going to wish the same too.
But right now they are so happy and so sexy together. I just smile when I get my BrIan loving scenes.
I’m wondering if something is wrong with Bridget. She’s either retreating because of her unhappiness or maybe she is sick, or maybe pregnant. Deacon is very good to her and he is patient, but Bridget is testing that. I was glad that Brooke saw some calm and happiness on their faces, I wonder if they did have some loving. I couldn’t believe Bridget stopped Deacon when they both wanted each other so badly. She needs to grow up. She’s living a woman’s life but a part of her is still playing the child. I am concerned about whether Ridge might be able to win her over to his side when things go bad at Forrester. Maybe the ski trip will change things. Hopefully Bridget will come around soon.
Now on to Ridge. Grrrrrrrrrr he makes me so mad. He’s going to steal everything from Brooke and unlike when he tried it on the show, there is no one around looking out for her best interests. I know she’s smart so hopefully she can do something to get back what is hers. I’m also glad that she hasn’t given her new formula over to Forrester yet, Ridge would screw her on that. And what is even better is that she did the work on it at Ian’s place. No one can claim that it belongs to Forrester because it wasn’t done on their property. For this I am glad that she didn’t listen to Bridget and make a quick return to Forrester, but on the other hand, if she had returned Ridge would lose his momentum. A true double-edged sword you have going here Missy.
I feel sorry for Sasha. I know she hurt Ian badly, but she screwed up her own life a whole lot worse. Remington is a pig and an ass. I can’t believe Sasha was so stupid to let him have everything in his name, but her unhappiness made her turn to all the drugs. I don’t want Ian to be drawn back to her, but I hope that if she comes to him that he offers her some sound advice. Maybe Brooke can too. But somehow I think this will make her make another play for him.
I loved the description of the food, the clothing, the hotel. You pay so much attention to detail. It makes the story so much fun to read.
Everything is getting so exciting and coming to so many important parts. I can’t wait for more. Hope you give us some spoilers for the next chapter soon to keep us all guessing!

Sorry for the delay in response Dot, but this has been a very busy week for me. I’m just glad that you enjoyed this chapter. It’s been a while but I hope to have another chapter of LS finished just before New Year Eve. Then it’s back to AAO and the biggest chapter to start the New Year with a HUGE BANG! (This is going to be THE CHAPTER to watch out for----everything is going to change.)

I was honestly a little worried that this chapter was a little short. But it had to be in order not to break up the momentum in the next chapter. As far as Ian is going…I’m falling in love with him myself. LOL. This is such a great guy. Who would have thought it possible. He is sweet, honorable, sexy and strong. Yes, he’s subborn too but that’s okay. The man is a class act. He will fight to the death for Brooke, if he has to. As far as Bridget goes, no he doesn’t like her. I think that he wants to because this is the daughter of the woman he loves. So, he’ll try. That’s all he can do. The rest is up to Bridget. She has to try to. As for Deacon, he’s a cool guy. Ian sees that. It’s easier for him to relate to him. He did however open up to Deacon, something Ian doesn’t do lightly. It truly says something.

It seemed like a touch and go moment for Brooke and Ian when the discussion of their “relationship” came up. It just came out of nowhere but it had to be address. There were no huge declarations of love or eternal bounds. But that simple question of, “Is this a relationship?” had a great deal of meaning. Yes. This is a real relationships so you know that that Ian and Brooke are going to have to deal with each other. I had originally planned for them to part without talking about their relationship but as time went on and Ian grew on me, I knew that he wasn’t going to be the type of man to run from Brooke. He’s a stand up guy. However…there are certain problems that we can foresee. He has no idea that Eric, Ridge and Thorne are related. Ian believes that Bridget and Rick are Ridge’s childen. That can’t stay that way for long. (Though Brooke doesn’t know that he thinks this.) Also, there is that little tiny affair that Brooke and Ridge had in Paris. All of these issues must be addressed.

So…you DID notice that something is wrong with Bridget. Dot, you did guess it! Our miss Bridget IS pregnant. WOW…that’s something that neither she or Deacon expected. It will be reveled soon. Right now Bridget has no idea. She thinks that she tired all the time because she isn’t sleeping. But she’s going to be a momma soon. When the pregnancy is relieved she will be very happy. It will be touching for her and Deacon. As to the rest of the family? You’ll have to wait and see how they feel. But tis may be the thing to help Bridget mature and see what it’s like to be a mom.

Ridge is an asshole. He’s hurt and he’s out for blood. Let it be known, he’ll do anything it takes to hurt Brooke. This is an example when love turns to hate. Things will not get better when Brooke returns only worse when Ridge goes down the path of slipperly slope. Expect a HUGE battle because these ex-lovers. Also expect some collateral damage as well when someone gets hurt in the cross fire. I’ve been doing LS for almost two years…it’s been a beautiful build to a story but now it’s time for some action.

As for Brooke’s new project, we all know that it would work. Brooke’s a smart woman. It may be in her best interest for her to do her work off of Forrester Properly without using Forrester resources.

Sasha got a raw deal. She’s made some serious mistakes in her life but she isn’t a bad person. She’s just unhappy. She knows that her marriage was on the rocks. Her husband disrespects her and cheats on her. But she didn’t expect her marriage to end on this kind of note. It was downright disrespectful and hurtful the way that Remington did her. Sasha’s now alone dealing with a man who holds all the cards. There is nothing in her name. What will happen? Will she fight Remington? Will she take what he offers her? Or will she go to Ian for support and help? She’s free now. Could she turn back the hands of time. It’s clear she still have feelings for him.

Glad that you liked the food, clothing and the hotel. I want the readers to get a real “feel” of the atmosphere. Thanks so much for your comments. I’ll also work on the spoilers.

[missyb]

stellerJ said:

What I wouldn't give for a new man like this to be in Brooke's life on screen! Great writing. How old is Bridget in this story?

Glad that you liked the story. I WISH that Bell would have someone like Ian for Brooke on the story. He just doesn't know how to write a good story for Brooke.

[missyb]

jrtllf01 said:

Well, Missy—as some of my mother's people would say—this is gittin' good! It is so good to see a man for Brooke who hasn't been dumbed down, emasculated or totally trashed for storyline purposes. Although your Ian has his soft, fuzzy moments, he is always true to character and I like that. I love the way he is with Brooke. I even liked the way he is with Deacon as they found a common ground in the great equalizer—sports. I especially love that side of him that helps his neighbors when they are in need and who quietly donates to charitable causes without a lot of fanfare. The fact that he is embarrassed and doesn't want to be recognized for these acts of kindness only brings him up several notches in my book. I can't stand it when people donate their time and money to charities only to brag about it or turn it into a publicity event or a photo op! I even liked how he was with Bridget. It would have been very unrealistic for Ian to suddenly get all warm and fuzzy with Bridget just because it was something that Brooke wanted. He would definitely need to be talked into it, and that's exactly what happened.

I have to admit that Deacon has really grown on me in your story. He has every right to be frustrated. Here he is practically a newlywed and he has to stand on line to get some! LOL! I do applaud his great patience toward his young wife, who has a lot of growing up to do. It is possible that this is a good match but I hope that Bridget doesn't drive Deacon away with her childishness. Although they got married in Vegas, I'm sure that whoever married them mentioned the words "shall leave mother and father" and "cleave" to one's spouse. Obviously, Bridget should be concerned about her mother and this new relationship with someone she doesn't know. However, she does need to focus more on her husband, who has made some changes for her sake. And, he DOES have needs! Oh, and I love it how you showed that Deacon really didn't get out much before he married Bridget and how he has to adjust to the Forrester family's lifestyle. That he would have rather stayed indoors and played cards and just chilled is such a realistic touch! It will be very interesting to see him stepping outside the box as he becomes acclimated to his marriage and what it's exposed him to.

It was really cool the way Brooke finagled the match-ups the way she did. As I said before, Bridget has every reason to be concerned, but there's a clear distinction between that and being openly rude, hostile and insulting in someone's home. True, she doesn't know Ian, but did she stop to wonder what could have happened to her mother if she didn't stumble upon Ian's place when her car broke down in the middle of a major snowstorm? I'm also surprised that Bridget has yet to compare this situation with her own, i.e. her decision to elope and marry a man she didn't know after 1 or 2 dates, and who was several years her senior. I'm glad that Brooke set her straight because for a minute there, it was hard to remember who the parent actually was. I hope mother and daughter can reach a new understanding. I also suspect that there's a lot of hero worship going on for Bridget with regard to Ridge. I fear what will happen when her illusions about Ridge are shattered especially since she doesn't know the whole story about what happened in Paris. I think she'll be devastated because she's adored Ridge ever since she was a baby. Brooke has already gotten past her worship of Ridge and has had to face some harsh truths about herself as a woman. She and Bridget are going to face some even harsher truths about Ridge if and when his plans are revealed. I think that Brooke and Bridget and their respective mates will close ranks to ward off this threat and betrayal.

Now, speaking of Ridge . . . can the man get anymore despicable? And, men claim that WE are vindictive, petty bitches when WE'RE rejected! That Ridge will once again use Brooke's trust in him to betray and violate her and her children like this makes my blood boil! Like Dot, I'm also worried that his machinations are going unchecked. Is he afraid that someone would put him in check and he can't do what he wants? After the failed takeover attempt and Jonathan's gross incompetence, it's obvious that Ridge has "lawyered up." I had to chuckle that this new one didn't want to KNOW how Ridge got his hands on Brooke's estate planning documents. How utterly "ethical" of her! She sure had no qualms about using them though, did she? LOL! I'm also glad that Brooke is working on her new project—which sounds exciting by the way—off the Forrester Creations premises. I do look forward to Brooke's return to Los Angeles.

Sasha's comeuppance—all I can say is WOW! Given the way she and Remington got together in the first place, how could she not have foreseen the possibly that maybe one day, she, herself, would get dogged out? But, we see it all the time here. You would be amazed at the number of women we see who have no idea what their husbands earn, what assets there are in the marriage, and who are shocked to learn that none of those assets are in their names. It would be interesting to see Sasha and Remington live in a no-fault divorce state or one where a man can't just move his ho into the house and kick his wife out without a dime. Or, maybe Remington was already prepared for that, which explains why he told Sasha to shut up, take what she could get and leave, or else she'll end up leaving with what she came into the marriage with. Also, was there a prenup? I'm just surprised that it never occurred to Sasha to sock away what my grandmother used to call "mad money" especially when Remington started treating her like dirt. But, again, you would be surprised at the number of women who get the proverbial rug pulled out from under them. Again—WOW! Even though Sasha's not one of my favorite people, I'm not sure that even she deserved this rude awakening. While I don't think I would ever fight over a man, if my husband's pregnant ho told me that I was no longer welcome in my own house, it would be ON! I would imagine that Ian is starting to look real good to Sasha now, which worries me. Will Ian be able to turn his back on Sasha in her time of need? And, given their history, will he look at Brooke with different eyes when he learns the truth about her affair with Ridge and what happened in Paris? So many questions!

I do love Brooke and Ian together. They were so cute when they realized that they were actually in a relationship! And, as always, they were so sexy and HOT!

Great chapter, Missy, and I can't wait to see how this all plays out!

Jr--- you mother’s people and my momma’s people must be the same kind of people—LOL. Glad that it’s gitting good girl. It’s my hope that people enjoy the characters I create and the situations they find themselves in. I’ll admit that AAO’s my baby…it’s my first, it’s complicated and detailed as hell. It gets more of my attention than any of my other stories. But LS…it about that…Love. I really come to love this story more and more. I try to keep it a lot more simple and in that, I may have made it a little boring. It’s time to turn up the heat, a little. That’s what I plan to do. Maybe it’s because I’ve totally given up the show that I have renewed energy in my story. Yes, I’ve used some of Bell’s characters and the show history however I plan to put my own new spin on it. It’s my love of writing, my love for my fellow friends that I’ve made over the years and my total adoration to the best actress and character, the fabulous KKL who made me LOVE Brooke Logan. Bell, hasn’t stolen my joy but he’s down the unimaginable, made me give up a show that I watched for 17 years. Brooke isn’t dead….but Bell is doing his damnnest to strip her of any power, friends and family she has on the show and kill her. I will not watch. I will not support his misguided machonist writng. Isn’t it a same….My own husband who was home for 3 weeks with a broken shoulder asked me to tape Y&R on the DVR because he got hooked…he says “ It’s the Best Soap Opera” on daytime. He said nothing about B&B…hell he didn’t even watch it. That, says a lot.

But…I digress. Now about the story. You are certainly right about one thing. Ian’ a real man. One who won’t be manipulated, controlled or dumbed down by anybody. He’s a good man. He’s kind, honorable and has a sweet side once you get past his rough exterior. You know. I can’t stand people who do chartable worked and use it for a photo op---paging Mrs. Tylo or is she going back to her maiden name? (LOL) Ian has done good things for other. Giving up his time and his money to help. Brooke isn’t surprised by his kindness because she sees who Ian really is.

Deacon is growing, isn’t he? This is the Deacon that I always wanted. A bad-boy who is soft when it comes to the woman he loves. His woman is Bridget. But even Deacon has his limits. They are newly married….not even a year and Bridget doesn’t want his loving because she preoccupied with HER mother. Now based on Brooke, Jackie and Macy on the show…we know that Deacon must have a gold d--- well you know what I mean so what’s up Bridget? Bridget had better get herself together or her marriage very well may be in jeopardy. Glad that you picked up on the fact that Deacon would prefer to say inside. There are certain things that he hasn’t been exposed to with his limited backgroud. He was worrying about getting a beat down from his step father and where his next meal was coming from instead of skiing. So, he’s naturally be out of place. I have a really good scene in the next chapter to detail how his skiing lessons with Brooke fair.

Brooke is certainly a crafty woman. She’s going to do her best to take advantage of this ski trip using it as a way for Bridget and Ian to get to really know each other. Ian of course isn’t dying to spend time with Bridget. He doesn’t really know her and based on the way that she’s been acting he really doesn’t want to get to know her. Bridget has to grow up. Ian has down a lot for her mother. Taking her in and keeping her safe most importantly he’s made her happy. Deacon an see it but Bridget refuses to. A lot of this has to do with Ridge. You are correct when you state that Bridge that hero worship in her eyes when it comes to Ridge. Ridge has always been the only man who could make her mother happy. So, she isn’t really to let that go. At the same time Bridget doesn’t want her mother o chase Ridge because he’s married. As for Brook and Bridget’s relationship, Brooke is trying her best not to lose her cool however she’s the mother. Pretty soon Bridget will have something other than Ian to worry about and she will need her mother because of this event.

Ridge certainly is acting like a scorned man. He is one! His bitterness for Brooke is causing him to go down a road where it’s hard to find one redeeming quality about him. Ridge is going to push the envelope and do what he can to get the company. Nothing is going to stop him. He’s going to become Ruthless in efforts to destroy Brooke happiness.
As for Ridge, he already knew from the first time around not to trust Jonathan so he’s got a new lawyer. One who didn’t want to know how Ridge got those documents. Ridge is going to fight tooth and nail. This battle is going to get U—GLY.

Sasha’s world is spinning. Yes, what goes around comes around but even she didn’t deserve to be disrespected the way that she was. Sasha’s allowed Remington to pay the bill and buy the properties and the cars. Everything is in his name. My momma told me a long time ago never allow a man to hold all the cash and that property needs to be in both everybody names. Never be a fool, no matter how much you love someone, make sure you have property in your name. Then there is the HO ( and I don’t mean the garden tool). To have HER tell Sasha that she isn’t wanted in her own house. Girl…I’m not a fighter but for that, I’d take out the earrings and get the Vaseline ready. Cause it’s going to be a big knock ,down, drag out! As far as Sasha….Remington is ready. This man plans everything that she does. But don’t count Sasha out. She isn’t going to lay down and die. We are going to see a new fight in her.

Thanks so much for liking this story and LOVING these characters. More and More…I love them too.

[fan2c]

Missy, I went back and caught up on the last three chapters of Love Story I hadn't read. And I was very glad I did. The nice part of being so behind is I was really able to sit back and get into it. Brooke and Ian are one hot pair. For a while there I was afraid the story was going to disintegrate into a pissing contest between Ian and Bridget over Brooke with Brooke caught in the middle. That is definitely there, but it's more than that too. I was so glad to see Ian not follow his first inclination and crawl away with his tail between his legs for fear of him or Brooke getting hurt in the end. I know he was hurt by what happened with Sasha, but he's a big time risk taker and I would have thought he was suitably motivated. LOL. Ifm having a bit of a problem with him always assuming things are going to go bad in the relationship and always ready to pack it in and run. I'm afraid hefll make it a self-fulfilling prophecy. With all the secrets out there, it makes me worry. Brooke is true to form, willing to follow her heart and see where it takes her.

Brooke needs to sit Bridget down and talk to her. That girl is out of control, looking down her haughty nose, condemning a man without giving him a chance, and throwing her temper tantrums when Brooke doesnft march to her tune. I can feel how Brooke loves her daughter, but invading a man's home and her mother's life with that attitude is too much. I'm surprised Ian isn't running for the hills. All of them actually with the lack of privacy in that cabin. That is living too close and contributing to the drama. Surely other accommodations could be made. I have to admit I am sympathetic towards Bridget for having the physical part of her motherfs affair shoved in her face at every turn. I would be uncomfortable too. Ifm not surprised Bridget can't see past the sound effects and is hesitant in her own bed. I find it a bit insensitive on Brooke and Ian's part, and it certainly isn't helping their cause with Bridget. Surely they can lower the sound level a bit and still enjoy themselves, turn the shower on full blast or otherwise mask the noise, failing that they could sneak off to the bunker, something. No wonder Bridget is questioning what her mother's new relationship is all about with what she is seeing (hearing). And okay, accidents happen, especially when you are used to living alone, but the mother in me makes me wonder about Ian when he went on to flaunt it like he did. I would want my lover to show more discretion in front of my daughter. But hey, that is just me, LOL.

Ifm really hard pressed to see what Deacon (I like him) sees in Bridget. How he can sit there listening to her spout her haughty drivel about Ian and not at least wonder about how she really sees him is beyond me. Plus I just donft see Deacon attracted to the junior Taylor type or a childish young woman more involved in her motherfs sex life than her own. And I am having difficulty buying Bridget's brand of sweetness, I can't get past the sour coating. I did like the way Deacon pointed out certain things about Ridge and Taylor to Bridget, and I am glad there is someone there with eyes and a working brain to talk some sense into her. But the whole Deacon-Bridget dynamics seems rather bland, more detached older mentor or indulgent older brother rather than a married couple or even lovers. And then there was the element where Bridget just sort of seemed to drag him around behind her. The relationship is just too unbalanced.

Sasha/Remington/Nicole, what can I say? Sasha has seen this coming for a long time, yet she chose to ignore it and let it catch her unprepared. Remington is such a sorry bastard I wouldn't think even designer labels and a luxurious lifestyle would make him palatable. Maybe she could pick up a few bucks and exact a little revenge by writing her story and selling it to the people who make those lifetime movies, LOL. Sasha is better off without him, and I think that would be perfectly obvious to her after his latest stunt. Nothing is worth being treated like that. She needs to hightail it to a good lawyer, or maybe in this case a shady shark of a divorce lawyer, and find out just what her rights are. But I see her running to cry on Ian's shoulder, damn! How torturous is the ride going to be, Missy?

Amber and Stephanie in cahoots, kind of the flipside of the Taylor/Stephanie partnership. It should be interesting. Ridge is out for revenge. I am looking forward to him coming up against Ian. Ridge won't know what hit him, I hope, I hope.

I am so happy to see Brooke putting the past behind her and moving on with Ian. It is time she found some happiness of her own instead of standing on the outside looking in on the happiness of others. Although you have to wonder how happy they really are, LOL. You need to disabuse Ian of the notion that it is somehow admirable to back away from Brooke to spare them both pain. It has already gone too far, Mr. S. E. A. L. Now it is time to see Ian put all those qualities that make him an honorable, kick-ass power to be reckoned with come to the fore and fight for his heart! I am reserving my front row seat. Thanks, Missy.

[missyb]

fan2c said:

Missy, I went back and caught up on the last three chapters of Love Story I hadn't read. And I was very glad I did. The nice part of being so behind is I was really able to sit back and get into it. Brooke and Ian are one hot pair. For a while there I was afraid the story was going to disintegrate into a pissing contest between Ian and Bridget over Brooke with Brooke caught in the middle. That is definitely there, but it's more than that too. I was so glad to see Ian not follow his first inclination and crawl away with his tail between his legs for fear of him or Brooke getting hurt in the end. I know he was hurt by what happened with Sasha, but he's a big time risk taker and I would have thought he was suitably motivated. LOL. Ifm having a bit of a problem with him always assuming things are going to go bad in the relationship and always ready to pack it in and run. I'm afraid hefll make it a self-fulfilling prophecy. With all the secrets out there, it makes me worry. Brooke is true to form, willing to follow her heart and see where it takes her.

Brooke needs to sit Bridget down and talk to her. That girl is out of control, looking down her haughty nose, condemning a man without giving him a chance, and throwing her temper tantrums when Brooke doesnft march to her tune. I can feel how Brooke loves her daughter, but invading a man's home and her mother's life with that attitude is too much. I'm surprised Ian isn't running for the hills. All of them actually with the lack of privacy in that cabin. That is living too close and contributing to the drama. Surely other accommodations could be made. I have to admit I am sympathetic towards Bridget for having the physical part of her motherfs affair shoved in her face at every turn. I would be uncomfortable too. Ifm not surprised Bridget can't see past the sound effects and is hesitant in her own bed. I find it a bit insensitive on Brooke and Ian's part, and it certainly isn't helping their cause with Bridget. Surely they can lower the sound level a bit and still enjoy themselves, turn the shower on full blast or otherwise mask the noise, failing that they could sneak off to the bunker, something. No wonder Bridget is questioning what her mother's new relationship is all about with what she is seeing (hearing). And okay, accidents happen, especially when you are used to living alone, but the mother in me makes me wonder about Ian when he went on to flaunt it like he did. I would want my lover to show more discretion in front of my daughter. But hey, that is just me, LOL.

Ifm really hard pressed to see what Deacon (I like him) sees in Bridget. How he can sit there listening to her spout her haughty drivel about Ian and not at least wonder about how she really sees him is beyond me. Plus I just donft see Deacon attracted to the junior Taylor type or a childish young woman more involved in her motherfs sex life than her own. And I am having difficulty buying Bridget's brand of sweetness, I can't get past the sour coating. I did like the way Deacon pointed out certain things about Ridge and Taylor to Bridget, and I am glad there is someone there with eyes and a working brain to talk some sense into her. But the whole Deacon-Bridget dynamics seems rather bland, more detached older mentor or indulgent older brother rather than a married couple or even lovers. And then there was the element where Bridget just sort of seemed to drag him around behind her. The relationship is just too unbalanced.

Sasha/Remington/Nicole, what can I say? Sasha has seen this coming for a long time, yet she chose to ignore it and let it catch her unprepared. Remington is such a sorry bastard I wouldn't think even designer labels and a luxurious lifestyle would make him palatable. Maybe she could pick up a few bucks and exact a little revenge by writing her story and selling it to the people who make those lifetime movies, LOL. Sasha is better off without him, and I think that would be perfectly obvious to her after his latest stunt. Nothing is worth being treated like that. She needs to hightail it to a good lawyer, or maybe in this case a shady shark of a divorce lawyer, and find out just what her rights are. But I see her running to cry on Ian's shoulder, damn! How torturous is the ride going to be, Missy?

Amber and Stephanie in cahoots, kind of the flipside of the Taylor/Stephanie partnership. It should be interesting. Ridge is out for revenge. I am looking forward to him coming up against Ian. Ridge won't know what hit him, I hope, I hope.

I am so happy to see Brooke putting the past behind her and moving on with Ian. It is time she found some happiness of her own instead of standing on the outside looking in on the happiness of others. Although you have to wonder how happy they really are, LOL. You need to disabuse Ian of the notion that it is somehow admirable to back away from Brooke to spare them both pain. It has already gone too far, Mr. S. E. A. L. Now it is time to see Ian put all those qualities that make him an honorable, kick-ass power to be reckoned with come to the fore and fight for his heart! I am reserving my front row seat. Thanks, Missy.

Fan! I wanted to say that I'm sorry that it has taken me so long to respond, I didn't realize that you had until yesterday. I haven't had a chance to read your remarks until today. Thanks! I know that you've been gone for a while, I'm glad to know that you decided to pick Love Story up again. I'm very flattered.

I do have to agree about reading a group of chapters together, you can get into the meat of the story. Things seem to smooth out much better that way.

Bridget and Ian did seem like a pissing contest to find out who would "win" Brooke, however things have changed a little though they are both not fans of each other. Ian seemed like he was going to pull a "Thorne" and run away, thank god he didn't. Sasha has hurt him but he's got to get past that and take a chance if he really wants love. I think that Ian wants that. He's a strong man. I think that he's up to the fight. If not, then he's not the man for Brooke.

Brooke and Bridget are dealing with a strange situation. Brooke has to explain to Bridget that her attitude and disrespect of her relatioship with Ian isn't going to be allowed to happen. Bridget is coming off like a spoiled bratty snob, something that Bridget isn't. She won't allow herself to like Ian. Ian is a good man.

I have to agree, that I wouldn't feel confortable hearing my own parents going at it, and believe me, I know that they do, so I can understand that Bridget is having a field day listening to her mother and Ian. At the same time I'm sure that Brooke isn't moaning loudly on purprose. I think it's a mixture of good sex and Bridget straining to hear just so she can be "disgusted." It's close quarters....so Bridget will have to just "deal" with the fact that her mamma is getting some. LOL...I do understand you being unconfortable Fan, it's a very embarassing situation.

Bridget is spoiled, she childish and immature at times but Deacon does love her. Probably because she loves him. She also is a symbol of someone good and kind. Right now, he's being patient with her because this isn't her normal behavior. There are major differences between them however Deacon isn't going to give up on his wife. He likes thier differences. Where he is brashy, she was sweet, he street wise, she cultured, where he's a loner, she a family orientated. That is why he's attracted to her. She is so different than anyone else he's know. Bridget also sees the GOOD in HIM. As for what she is saying about Ian, it does bother him because she defends him to no end. He doesn't consider himself any different than Ian.

Sasha did have clues that this was coming. Her husband has been cheating for years, he's been abusive both verbally and physically to her. The question is, what will Sasha do now? Will she fight her husband tooth and nail or just simply take what he offers. One thing is for sure, she doesn't want him back, not in that way. She's simply been going through the motions and it hasn't been a real marriage in a long, long time. You are right about life with Remington not being worth the desiger labels, the fancy cars or the expenstive homes. A good laywer is what she needs along with time alone. Running after Ian and the life that she used to have isn't a real option. But that doesn't mean that she won't try to get it back.

Amber and Stephanie...what partners in crime. They are up to no good. I don't know who is more foolish, Amber for biting off the hands that is feeding her skank ass or Stephanie for having such a dingbat for her accomplish. Amber has alined herself on Stephanie side, but I wonder if that pairing will last is her deeds take light. The bottom line is that both Stephanie and Amber would slit each other's throat if they have to. One thing I have to say is that Amber will have to pay for her treachery when it comes to light. As for Stephanie...nothing she does surprises anyone. But Ambrat ought to remember that Taylor is daughter-in-law number one, not her. She's just a pawn to get at Brooke.

Ridge is stomping around like a wounded tiger. His ego is bruised and heart crushed, so he's dangerous. He's out for blood. I'm sure that Brooke will be hurt but then put up one hell of a fight.

Brooke wants a life full of love, peace and happiness. She has that with Ian but they can't stay where they are forever. She has to go home and face what's there. She also has to be honest about her past, though tainted it might be. Ian loves her for the person she is. Brooke has to take leap of faith. She's worth it and so is Ian. Ian is a stand up type of guy. She's got to be totally honest and take the life they want to have together.

Thanks so much Fan, I loved your comments.