Chapter 44 Brooke's Awakening

[missyb]

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[Logan]

Missy what are you doing to my man Ridge? I still don't get why Brooke left him like she did. It doesn't make any sense to me. I personally feel what she did was wrong and she could have at least explained it to him.
She owes him that much. I'm sorry but I can't agree with Brooke's actions. If she didn't want to stay with him she could have at least been honest with him. It doesn't seem like Brooke to not at least tell Ridge her reasons. I don't like the way you described Brooke and Ridge's love.
I don't like that it was made out to be "unhealthy". I'm not enjoying what you are writing about Ridge. I'm not saying Ian is not a good guy but I'm sorry the Bridge fan in me is unhappy with Bridge being made out to be something it wasn't. Maybe Ridge isn't my favorite person at times and I want to hit him but no one can ever doubt that he truly loved Brooke. I think he should have fought harder for her after Paris but again I still think Brooke was in the wrong. She should have told Ridge the honest truth and let him know where she stood.

Now I'm glad Brooke is awake. I hope she will be okay. I was not looking forward to reading about her finding that she lost a baby. That's going to be difficult for her to deal with but I'm sure that she and Ian can make it through. I'm curious as to what's going to happen when they all head back to L.A. and Ridge is made aware of it all. Ridge and Ian squaring off would be a very interesting read.

I don't agree with your take on Amber by any means. Amber's not to blame for Ricks' life. RICK is to blame for HIS own life if he doesn't like how it turned out. Rick has always loved Amber and that was always clear on the show. Amber has always loved Rick and she was always very supportive of Bridget and Deacon. Speaking of which when is Bridget going to get over herself and let Deacon know he's gonna be a father again? I'm getting annoyed with her and her guilt and her being a drama queen.
Oh and Rick can also get over himself. So Bridget may need to use some of her trust fund. Um...THAT'S WHAT IT'S THERE FOR. For her to use when she needs it and she's gonna need it. I love Rick (well JT's Rick. KL's Rick can go to hell) but I want to smack him.

By the way---what happened to Rose? Is that the next chapter?

[missyb]

logan said:

Missy what are you doing to my man Ridge? I still don't get why Brooke left him like she did. It doesn't make any sense to me. I personally feel what she did was wrong and she could have at least explained it to him.
She owes him that much. I'm sorry but I can't agree with Brooke's actions. If she didn't want to stay with him she could have at least been honest with him. It doesn't seem like Brooke to not at least tell Ridge her reasons. I don't like the way you described Brooke and Ridge's love.
I don't like that it was made out to be "unhealthy". I'm not enjoying what you are writing about Ridge. I'm not saying Ian is not a good guy but I'm sorry the Bridge fan in me is unhappy with Bridge being made out to be something it wasn't. Maybe Ridge isn't my favorite person at times and I want to hit him but no one can ever doubt that he truly loved Brooke. I think he should have fought harder for her after Paris but again I still think Brooke was in the wrong. She should have told Ridge the honest truth and let him know where she stood.

Now I'm glad Brooke is awake. I hope she will be okay. I was not looking forward to reading about her finding that she lost a baby. That's going to be difficult for her to deal with but I'm sure that she and Ian can make it through. I'm curious as to what's going to happen when they all head back to L.A. and Ridge is made aware of it all. Ridge and Ian squaring off would be a very interesting read.

I don't agree with your take on Amber by any means. Amber's not to blame for Ricks' life. RICK is to blame for HIS own life if he doesn't like how it turned out. Rick has always loved Amber and that was always clear on the show. Amber has always loved Rick and she was always very supportive of Bridget and Deacon. Speaking of which when is Bridget going to get over herself and let Deacon know he's gonna be a father again? I'm getting annoyed with her and her guilt and her being a drama queen.
Oh and Rick can also get over himself. So Bridget may need to use some of her trust fund. Um...THAT'S WHAT IT'S THERE FOR. For her to use when she needs it and she's gonna need it. I love Rick (well JT's Rick. KL's Rick can go to hell) but I want to smack him.

By the way---what happened to Rose? Is that the next chapter?

Logan, you know that I am a Bridge fan...you know that I love Brooke and Ridge but this is a different story. Ridge is changing, and there is a reason for the change.( Everything has a reason and there is a reason that Ridge is a part of the this gentelmen's club that will play a part story). Be patient, you'll find out why. But this is a different dark side of Ridge that is coming out. Ridge is losing control and his love/hatred for Brooke is ruining him in many ways. He does love her but a part of him hates her for leaving him in the way that she did so he wants to destroy her. I can't tell you too much without giving away the rest of the story.

As far as Brooke not telling Ridge the truth, she did it because of her love for him. She knew that Ridge would never committ himself fully to Taylor if she gave him any hope. So, Brooke did the only thing she could, lie to him to make him believe she used him. Ridge isn't the villian, but right not he's not a hero. NOT at all. I'm going to warn you, things will get worse. But just wait...okay.

Brooke is awake and therefore she would have to find out about the baby. It's heart breaking because we all know that Brooke would be devestated by learning the truth. But she and Ian will rely on each other. In the next chapter there is a wonderful Brooke/Ian scene coming up that will show you the extent and love they have for each other.

I will tell you this...the trip to L.A is going to be filled with excitment. And yes, when Ian and Ridge finally met, it's going to be one HELL of a showdown. I think that everyone is going to love it! One thing for certain regardless of Ridge's love/hate of Brooke, he'd never want her to move on and not with a man like Ian.

Logan, you know that I love you, but you and I will never agree on Amber LOL. With that being said, Rick has given up quite a lot to be with Amber. Things are changing for them. As Rick and Amber grow, they are starting to grow apart. Question is will they pull it together or pull apart. Amber will find herself in a position she'd never thought she'd be in. She'll have to make a choice about what she really wants. In this story, Amber isn't excatly a huge Deacon Bridget supporter because of own feelings for Deacon. ( On the show, there was a hint of that when Deacon first married Bridget and I'm going with that. Of course I'm taking licence with the characters and the show).

Bridget will tell Deacon. She's just waiting for the perfect time. She's very excited. Just wait until the next chapter. : ) As for Bridget, right now, she isn't acting like a drama queen, she's emotional and scarred. She also looking at her relationship with Brooke and going to do everything in her power to protect and support her mother.

As for Rose, I wanted to put her in this chapter, I've already written her scenes however because of length, I split this chapter in two. She will be in the next chapter. I think you'll enjoy that character. Thanks for your opinions, we may not always think alike Logan, but I always like to get your prespective. Thanks!

[missyb]

Question to readers:

I just had a enlightening reading from Logan about the character of Ridge. I have some things planned for him but I'm wondering if you, as the readers, think that I'm making him too evil in this story? I just want to get opinions about story. Not the show. In real life, I'm a Bridge fan. But I'm taking Ridge in a different direction in the story. But...is it too much? I'd love to get the readers prespective. This will probably the only time that I'd ask readers prespective about events that may change the story. If it's took much, I can cut the last Ridge scene and make modifications to future events. I'd realy want to know what you think. Thanks!

[janice]

missyb said:

Question to readers:

I just had a enlightening reading from Logan about the character of Ridge. I have some things planned for him but I'm wondering if you, as the readers, think that I'm making him too evil in this story? I just want to get opinions about story. Not the show. In real life, I'm a Bridge fan. But I'm taking Ridge in a different direction in the story. But...is it too much? I'd love to get the readers prespective. This will probably the only time that I'd ask readers prespective about events that may change the story. If it's took much, I can cut the last Ridge scene and make modifications to future events. I'd realy want to know what you think. Thanks!

Missy, I am probably the wrong one to reply to this as I have made no secret about how I despise Ridge. But while I don't like him in this story, I do enjoy where you're taking him. So my vote would be to continue down this road, but take this opinion with a very large grain of salt.

[Logan]

Missy I don't mind what you have written of Ridge prior to this chapter.
I was fine with that. I don't mind a darker side of Ridge but I DO think this whole sex club thing is just a bit too much. I can't even honestly ever really truly see Ridge being involved with anything like that.
I have to say though I don't want to feel sorry for Taylor either.
And if you keep it up you're gonna make me feel sorry for the bitch who I hate.

[missyb]

logan said:

Missy I don't mind what you have written of Ridge prior to this chapter.
I was fine with that. I don't mind a darker side of Ridge but I DO think this whole sex club thing is just a bit too much. I can't even honestly ever really truly see Ridge being involved with anything like that.
I have to say though I don't want to feel sorry for Taylor either.
And if you keep it up you're gonna make me feel sorry for the bitch who I hate.

LOL...actually I do want you to feel sorry for Taylor. ( Don't kill me, I'm not a Taylor fan, but in this story...things might be a little different. Taylor isn't going to be an angel of mercy or anything but you are going to see her take a long look at her life with Ridge. As for the sex club, it does play into the story but I can cut them if people are offended.

[missyb]

janice said:

missyb said:

Question to readers:

I just had a enlightening reading from Logan about the character of Ridge. I have some things planned for him but I'm wondering if you, as the readers, think that I'm making him too evil in this story? I just want to get opinions about story. Not the show. In real life, I'm a Bridge fan. But I'm taking Ridge in a different direction in the story. But...is it too much? I'd love to get the readers prespective. This will probably the only time that I'd ask readers prespective about events that may change the story. If it's took much, I can cut the last Ridge scene and make modifications to future events. I'd realy want to know what you think. Thanks!

Missy, I am probably the wrong one to reply to this as I have made no secret about how I despise Ridge. But while I don't like him in this story, I do enjoy where you're taking him. So my vote would be to continue down this road, but take this opinion with a very large grain of salt.

I know that you aren't a Ridge fan but your opinion does count. Thanks for your input.

[Simmie]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! This was absolutely perfect!!! I cant wait for your next installment (no hurry, no pressure!). Please tho, try not to let me suffer till May or June or some far off month like that!

[missyb]

Simmie said:

THANK YOU, THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! This was absolutely perfect!!! I cant wait for your next installment (no hurry, no pressure!). Please tho, try not to let me suffer till May or June or some far off month like that!

I'm glad that I could finally give you want you wanted. Sorry that it took so long. I promise you will not have to wait as long for the next chapter. I will be writing another chapter of Love Story next! I've already started. I might have something in the next two weeks or so. We'll see. It depends on my work. LOL

[mysticbridge]

missyb said:

Question to readers:

I just had a enlightening reading from Logan about the character of Ridge. I have some things planned for him but I'm wondering if you, as the readers, think that I'm making him too evil in this story? I just want to get opinions about story. Not the show. In real life, I'm a Bridge fan. But I'm taking Ridge in a different direction in the story. But...is it too much? I'd love to get the readers prespective. This will probably the only time that I'd ask readers prespective about events that may change the story. If it's took much, I can cut the last Ridge scene and make modifications to future events. I'd realy want to know what you think. Thanks!

Missy, first let me just say I am a huge Bridge fan. Loved them since day one. But as to Ridge in this story keep him going down that dark road. I love how you've stretched the characters beyond the B&B cardboard cutouts we've all grown to expect from BB. Must confess I'm not sure about the club thing but I trust you to know how it all fits together so i'll wait and reserve any judgement. Looking forward to the next installment.

P.S. I'll never feel sorry for Taylor after all she wants Ridge and doesn't care who she has to stand on to get him. She's always been that way. She's quick to blame Brooke no matter who Ridge is involved with..

[yash]

Missy,

I'm with Mysticbridge I can't feel sorry for Taylor either. She's deserves everything Ridge is doing to her and going to do to her through his plans to get revenge on Brooke.

I don't mind the path you're taking Ridge. I can't wait to see where this all needs. I never imagined him ever "hating" Brooke so I'm fascinated. It is a thin line between love and hate.

I can't wait for Stephanie, Taylor, and Ridge to meet up with Ian. Oh the fireworks will be popping! One bad word about her and they will get it. I'm sure the family will also be surprised when Bridget jumps on his bandwagon and defends her mother too.

I'm so glad both Budge and Taylor are really reevaluating the past and see it for what it was.

Waa! Waa! The child molester is upset that Deacon is in love with his wife. Can she give birth to the baby and then die in some horrible accident? Please...Pretty please...With sugar on top....

Poor Brooke, my heart breaks for her and Ian. I know the loss of their baby will just bring them closer together. I hope he remembers these moments when Brooke's full past is revealed to him.

Will Ridge find out that his mother kept Brooke's accident a secret? He is very volatile. He's like a ticking time bomb. The Forresters better watch out.

Great chapter!! I can't wait for the next chapter.

[barbara]

I am looking forward to the dark and pervy Ridge!! Whatever you want to do with the character is alright by me, I am just along for the ride!!

[fan2c]

What a treat to visit B&B in an alternate universe not as degraded as the official one being sloppily served up these days if one can stomach to even watch! I say that even with the addition of the Gentlemen’s Club. Stealing the business out from under Brooke isn’t enough for that slime ball anymore, now the bastard has descended into S & M to assuage his hurt feelings for not getting his own way. It is so Ridge to take out his feelings on someone else rather than the real object of his emotions. His very own whipping girl just like his mother. I got a chuckle out of that crafty little double play. And your writing pointed up beautifully that no matter how much money is spent trying to cloak a spot like that in glamour, you just can’t hide the tawdry sleaziness at its core. You’ve really buried Ridge in a pile of you know what now.

And you nailed Taylor too. Such a user. Poor Pierce. Taylor is playing him just like before. Will the poor guy actually get some this time or will Taylor pull her saintly shill so she can still clutch onto that tarnished halo she clings to? Pierce was astute to question Taylor’s motives for inviting him. And despite Taylor’s nattering to the contrary, her actions screamed she was asking for trouble. Another epiphany, so what, once again we see how Taylor actually chooses to handle things (pulling Pierce into her web and involving her children) and that speaks louder than words.

I laughed so hard when Stephanie’s first reaction to the news of Brooke’s pregnancy was that it had to be Ridge’s. Darn, I would have loved to see her dance in the wind over that one a good bit longer. Stephanie spends so much time and energy trying to convince herself, Ridge and anyone who will listen that Brooke is only about lust. The lady does protest too much. I’d liked your Felicia, quirky but not the vulgar gadfly Bell and Co. have portrayed her to be.

I find your Rick poignant. Ric is so indicative of what far too many young people get caught up in. Too young and trying to do the right thing in a bad situation. And now two innocent children are involved. Yet how long does one pay for a youthful mistake? Especially one where he was so obviously scammed and entrapped by Amber? Amber hasn’t changed a bit, she’s still a skank and numbered among Steph’s stooges. I’d like too see Ric free of that trick, but there are those two children. Are they truly best served by keeping Ric trapped to Amber? Such a sad situation.

Deacon and Bridget, the pairing just doesn’t work for me. I liked Bridget’s epiphany and seeing the riff between her and her mother healed. I also like the Ric/Budge relationship. Both of those work, but somehow Bridget shearing Deacon’s bad-boy locks just sucks what I find attractive and compelling right out of him. I don’t find them cute or sexy, but rather a spoiled infantile princess and her tacky boy toy. And in my mind, neither has the juice to overcome the negatives even under your pen. Wish it did.

Now to the really good part. It was so good to see Brooke wake up and find Ian’s love shining in her face. He’s alive! Powerful and satisfying. Ian owning up to his feelings for Brooke, yummy. Sacha relegated to the past in his mind and heart where she belongs, wonderful chills. Of course she doesn’t know that, and she can still turn up to stir things up for Ian, but at least Ian is clear in his mind, so let him fight the good fight if he has to. I’ll reserve a seat ringside as long as he doesn’t pull a Ridge and waver. It felt so good to enjoy this breather, a life high for Brooke. I’m not forgetting the miscarriage, but Brooke and Ian are in a good place where they can deal with it and come out stronger and even more in love and committed because of it. Classic soap I hope you use to ratchet up the romance and warmth between them for all it is worth before you throw them into the fray back in L.A. I shiver, a good one, when I think of a strong Ian and Brooke taking on Stephanie, Ridge, and Taylor. Thanks for the respite from the glop official B&B is stinking up our airways with!

[Logan]

Oh I wanted to add that I also wanted to smack Rick for his he wants to kill Deacon for putting Bridget in this situation. Um Earth to Rick: MORON IT TAKES TWO PEOPLE NOT ONE. Sheesh get over yourself Rick. He can stop with his digs at Deacon and grow the hell up.