Chapter 20

[janice]

This chapter has been moved to the new board.

[foreverbrookie]

Great chapter. I'm going to make just a couple of quick comments because I really need to go shop for Vegas.
Thanks for a great chapter! I was glad to find out more about Grace. I think she has the right idea with the spider and the fly! It was so nice being able to really picture everyone from their photos now too. Doug seems like a really sweet guy for Bridget.
And oh my god Taylor and Massimo's confrontation! Damn! Glad to see that everything is starting to move along at Forrester. I'll comment more later, I really have to fly!

[foreverbrookie]

Ok time for some more comments. I tortured myself and bought a swim suit last night. Just for the record. If you should think about tryin on one of those suits that says lose 10 pounds in 10 seconds, don't do it! The only thing you lose is the ability to breathe. (And you look like 10 pounds of crap shoved in a 5 pound bag) That's my public service message.

I think I might have to brush up on some Italian to know what Mass is saying. I know puttana is bad word!
Grace does seem like the innocent type but not that naive. She picked up pretty easily on Stephanie's disapproval of her. And while Mass tried to cover it with their passion for each other (thank you for sparing me the visulization of full on Mass/Steph loving btw) Grace seems like she still has an inkling that all is not good with Mama Bear. I do wonder what Maria will think of all this, and if she will have words with Steph? I suppose not because I can't imagine Mass being happy with that.
Now I recall Taylor being a little paranoid about the paternity of one child, during the testing for her daughter. How like Stephanie to hide Taylors indiscretions. I am kind of curious as to how the other canidate for Thomas' father is. Should I know them?
Hope was just adorable doing breakfast in bed with Doug for Bridget. I don't know why but I was kind of nervous about their talk. For some reason I had it in my head that Doug was going to tell her he met someone while she was gone. I'm really glad that I was messed up on that one.
Oh and speaking of the breakfast scene, I thought of Ridge when Catherine said she was studying dealing with deviant children. lol!
I think I got confused about Gwennie calling Eric, because I thought it was to tell him something about the case, but it was just for a date, right?
I can totally picture Jazzie as one of Felicia's models. And I'm so sad for her about Tom. I'm kind of routing for them to get back together now.
I might come back with some more comments since it's late I need to work tomorrow! Great chapter, I hope we get some of Whip's spy work in the next one!

[janice]

I've tried one of those things that you wear under your slinky dresses to lose the 10 pounds. That was a few years ago and I still remember how it felt. I never would have survived those antebellum corsets.

I can include a glossary if you like, but you can imagine what a word means if he uses it on Brooke or Taylor. I learned those words from an uncle (my favorite aunt's late husband). I learned the nice words he uses for Stephanie and Grace during two years of college Italian.

No more Mass and Steph love scenes, I promise. There will be hints and innuendoes, but I needed to show why Stephanie is suddenly so amenable to divorce. And aren't you the least bit curious what broke down her inhibitions?

Grace is young, fairly innocent, and her naivete has been fostered by her mother, Maria, and Massimo. But she is intuitive and she can't ignore the feeling she gets from Stephanie. Maria is one of the few people who knows exactly who and what Massimo is and does not fear him. She respects the power he possesses and she's not foolish; but all bets are off when it comes to protecting her sister. And she will be more than a match for Stephanie.

Taylor will be confiding in Brooke - they are close friends now, she trusts her, and she doesn't really know where else to turn. When she does, you will find out who the other candidates are. But she is continuing to review everything Massimo said to her and she is going to have questions for Brooke, too.

Doug is absolutely besotted with Bridget. And she pretty much feels the same way about him. When they share the news of their engagement with Brooke and Eric, he will describe the first time he saw her. But, while they are committed to each other, you know what they both look like. There will be people trying to tempt them away from each other.

I put that bit in about Catherine's class just for you (and Dot, if she stops by anymore). I was going to have her studying English LIt. or German Philosophers, but this seemed right.

Yes, Eric needs a love interest. And it obviously wasn't going to be Brooke, Taylor, or Lady Tudor. So, he's going to enjoy some romances. I like Judge Sullivan for him - she is still quite a bit younger, but I think she will suit him.

To me, Jazzie is a bit like the young Brooke. But for all her love, she has a better sense of self-preservation than Brooke did at that age. And except for his feelings for two young women, Tom is not like Ridge. It's going to be tough for all three young people. Danica is nobody's fool - she knows that Tom can't just turn off his feelings. But she is a very strong and serene young woman - she won't play games. Jazzie started out being deceitful, but decided she doesn't want Tom that way. Let's hope she sticks to her decision. (Oh, and if you're wondering Danica's personality does have elements of Taylor and Caroline, but she is unique. I don't write her as a young Taylor or a young Caroline.)

Whip is in the next chapter. And you'll be observing some dinner dates. Massimo continues to wreak havoc in lives. And you'll hear at least part of Brooke's and Taylor's talk.

[foreverbrookie]

janice said:

I've tried one of those things that you wear under your slinky dresses to lose the 10 pounds. That was a few years ago and I still remember how it felt. I never would have survived those antebellum corsets.

I can include a glossary if you like, but you can imagine what a word means if he uses it on Brooke or Taylor. I learned those words from an uncle (my favorite aunt's late husband). I learned the nice words he uses for Stephanie and Grace during two years of college Italian.

No more Mass and Steph love scenes, I promise. There will be hints and innuendoes, but I needed to show why Stephanie is suddenly so amenable to divorce. And aren't you the least bit curious what broke down her inhibitions? Stephanie being the viper that she is, I'm assuming wants something. I suppose it could also be that she thinks Massimo would never fall for Brooke and he's a safe choice in that aspect. Although Mass has basically stated monogomy isn't the Italian way. Grace is young, fairly innocent, and her naivete has been fostered by her mother, Maria, and Massimo. But she is intuitive and she can't ignore the feeling she gets from Stephanie. Maria is one of the few people who knows exactly who and what Massimo is and does not fear him. She respects the power he possesses and she's not foolish; but all bets are off when it comes to protecting her sister. And she will be more than a match for Stephanie. (Yes! I was hoping to get to see Maria go after Steph!)
Taylor will be confiding in Brooke - they are close friends now, she trusts her, and she doesn't really know where else to turn. When she does, you will find out who the other [b]candidates

[/b] are. But she is continuing to review everything Massimo said to her and she is going to have questions for Brooke, too.
Oh shit! Your Taylor certainly was a busy bee!
I'm very curious to know how many of them Stephanie knows about. Questions for Brooke? Comical. I suppose Brooke's had so many paternity tests done she should be an expert.
Doug is absolutely besotted with Bridget. And she pretty much feels the same way about him. When they share the news of their engagement with Brooke and Eric, he will describe the first time he saw her. But, while they are committed to each other, you know what they both look like. There will be people trying to tempt them away from each other.

I put that bit in about Catherine's class just for you (and Dot, if she stops by anymore). I was going to have her studying English LIt. or German Philosophers, but this seemed right. LOL priceless! Haven't seen Dot online. I miss her and her stories.
Yes, Eric needs a love interest. And it obviously wasn't going to be Brooke, Taylor, or Lady Tudor. So, he's going to enjoy some romances. I like Judge Sullivan for him - she is still quite a bit younger, but I think she will suit him.

To me, Jazzie is a bit like the young Brooke. But for all her love, she has a better sense of self-preservation than Brooke did at that age. And except for his feelings for two young women, Tom is not like Ridge. It's going to be tough for all three young people. Danica is nobody's fool - she knows that Tom can't just turn off his feelings. But she is a very strong and serene young woman - she won't play games. Jazzie started out being deceitful, but decided she doesn't want Tom that way. Let's hope she sticks to her decision. (Oh, and if you're wondering Danica's personality does have elements of Taylor and Caroline, but she is unique. I don't write her as a young Taylor or a young Caroline.)

Whip is in the next chapter. And you'll be observing some dinner dates. Massimo continues to wreak havoc in lives. And you'll hear at least part of Brooke's and Taylor's talk. [/quote]
Of coarse the one thing I forgot to mention was the dinner dates! I'm really leaning towards Gavin. He's just so damn cute with Hope!

[janice]

Here are two lines having to do with Massimo that you will learn more about in the furture:

"He was enjoying Stephanie now in every way and all it took was a bit of..."


"Why not ask that slut friend of yours for advice? She’s done a good job of hiding any other candidates for the sperm donor of her little bastard.”

Think about the first one. Stephanie is giving into her feelings for Massimo, but in a way she didn't have a choice.

Taylor is very focused on what Massimo said about her right now, but the whole conversation is etched in her mind and she will begin to question that particular comment.

[foreverbrookie]

janice said:

Here are two lines having to do with Massimo that you will learn more about in the furture:

"He was enjoying Stephanie now in every way and all it took was a bit of..."


"Why not ask that slut friend of yours for advice? She’s done a good job of hiding any other candidates for the sperm donor of her little bastard.”

Think about the first one. Stephanie is giving into her feelings for Massimo, but in a way she didn't have a choice.

Taylor is very focused on what Massimo said about her right now, but the whole conversation is etched in her mind and she will begin to question that particular comment.

Could it be that the slut friend Massimo was speaking of, WASN'T Brooke, like I assumed he meant. But perhaps someone else who had her own "Who's the Daddy?" drama and is perhaps hiding a few other canidates for a paternity that's already been determined?
Oh do tell!

[stellerJ2]

Gavin! Gavin! Gavin!

Can you tell who I want brooke with?

I want Ridge to DIE!!!!!!!!!!

Really... I do in this story!