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Post by MrsM on Nov 13, 2011 20:01:12 GMT -5
For some reason I have a feeling Jennifer is going to be a target.
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Post by jaysdelina on Nov 13, 2011 22:49:15 GMT -5
Hmmm....a brunette this time?That's really interesting.I love the way Jack and Jenn are taking it slow.I'm hoping Jenn doesn't entirely go back to her bossy know it all ways.I like the way you're writing her.Refreshing from what we're getting from her onscreen.
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Post by blueyed358 on Nov 14, 2011 20:52:45 GMT -5
chapter 84
Jack carried JJ upstairs and put his pajamas on him. " I'm awake...Daddy, I don't want to go to bed. " Jack raised his eyebrows , " Oh ok... " Jack laid his son back to take off his shoes and socks. By the time he had put his pajama bottoms on, his little boy was fast asleep. Jack tucked him in and and kissed his head , whispering his love to the sleeping child.
Jennifer had gotten some snacks and wine and was waiting in the living room for him. " Is he still asleep?" she asked as Jack entered the room. " Yes , although he did not want to be. " he said with a smile. " Wine?" she asked. " Ahh..sure. Just one though it is getting late." By the time they were finished with their second glass , they were laying on the couch in each others arms kissing. " You know Miss Horton , if I didn't know you any better I would think you were trying to get me drunk . " Jennifer kissed his cheek, then the other one, then his lips. Then speaking in barely above a whisper, " What would you say if I were? " Jack kissed her forehead , " I'd say you don't need alcohol to get me drunk." She smiled sweetly, " Oh Jack. " Then she kissed him with longing. " You could stay tonight."
Jack sighed. He would love to make love to Jennifer , but he knew in his heart he was not ready to go that final step..not yet. Things were going so good for them. He knew they needed to go slow. All their lives they had jumped head first into their relationship and sometimes out of it. No not yet he thought. He wondered if part of the reason was not about his lingering feelings for Sara as well. " Jennifer , " he spoke softly , kissing her. " We are not ready for that yet. I am not ready. Let's not rush it. We will both know when the time is right. " Jennifer nodded and snuggled further into his arms. She wanted him tonight but she did not want to ruin things. Jack will come to her when he felt the time was right and she was confident that the time would be coming soon.
Ben was in his hotel room going over the crime scene photos yet again. Five dead women. Two brunettes , Three blonds. There has to be something...then he got an idea. Stop focusing on the victim, see what else is there around her. Ben got the magnifying glass out. He was looking , looking for something..something hiding in plain sight. After every set of photos he would list the items around the victim. When he was done he read all the lists comparing them. There it was .. the one thing that was at every staged crime scene. Ben picked up his cell and dialed. " Hey , it's Ben. I need you to meet me at Brady's office first thing in the morning. I want to discuss these murders with you..yes .. I believe I found the common denominator."
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Post by MrsM on Nov 14, 2011 20:56:45 GMT -5
Can't wait to see what it is!!!
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Post by jaysdelina on Nov 14, 2011 21:10:09 GMT -5
Hmmm so it's not the blond or brunette thing as I thought it would be.Interesting.I LOVE that Jack isn't ready to go the next step with Jenn.I agree it's too soon.This is the kind of sweetness we should be getting onscreen.
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Post by fluffysmom on Nov 15, 2011 14:54:57 GMT -5
I really liked the scene with J&J. I am looking forward to finding out more about the murders.
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Post by blueyed358 on Nov 15, 2011 22:46:39 GMT -5
Chapter 85
Ben was pacing in Bo's office . The door opened and Jack came in with Bo. " Jack..thanks for coming in. " Jack nodded , while he would never really like him personally he had to admit he was good at his job. " Sure , what's this all about? You want the Spectator to release something? " Ben shook his head, " Look I don't know if this even means anything or not but , there was one thing that I found at every crime scene. It was part of the scene , not outside them but in them. " Jack stared at him , " Ok ..what is it? " Ben looked at Bo then back to Jack , " The Spectator. There was copy of your paper in every scene." Jack stood staring at him , " How do you think that is relevant? " Ben looked down at the floor, " Not sure it is but it was the only constant , I think it is just not sure how. "
Jack felt uneasy. Ben promised to keep him posted on the case and he promised not to publish anything. It seems Agent Todd trusted Jack , a fact that unnerved him for some strange reason. Jack arrived at the paper and went straight to his office. He started going through his mail when Janice came in with a cup of coffee. " You look like you needed this." Jack reached for the mug. " You are good Janice. " She gave a small smile, " Here is your list of meetings today. You also need to go over the work the interns turned in this week. Circulation wants a few minutes when you get the chance and the presses are scheduled for their maintenance. " Jack looked up at her and smiled , " Very efficient indeed. Thank you Janice. " As she was leaving she stopped at the door " Oh yes..Miss Walker was looking for as well. " She opened the door just as Jennifer was walking in.
" Hey Janice , Jack where have you been? I have been waiting for you to give me the ok on the editorial on the proposed riverfront revitalizations. " Jack gave her a run down on the mornings events as he paced his office. " Ben has no idea what it means? " Jack shook his head, " No ..not yet. " Jennifer looked down and there on his desk was Sara's latest article. Under that was an article ABOUT her as well. So he still was following her. Jennifer had suspected that Jack missed her still , was this why he had not been able to be intimate with her? She looked up and he was still pacing , " Jack ..why don't you come over to the house for dinner tonight? " Jack stopped and faced her , " Hmm? Oh yes alright that would be great. " She certainly hoped so.
Jack sat at his desk and read her words. Then he read an article talking about her and her accomplishments. He looked at the picture that accompanied the article. Sara..she was beautiful. He missed her, he hated to admit it..especially since he and Jennifer were getting closer then ever. He could not explain it..not even to himself. This had nothing to do with Jennifer or his feelings for her . There was a part of him..separate from everything and everyone else that longed for her still and always will.
Ben was pinning the photos to the crime board when his cell rang. He smiled at the name .
" Hey Baby , how was your flight?....really?.....That's great....No..I am..well I am back in Salem. ...Looks like Brady has a serial killer on his hands... You're damn right I'm glad you are in China... Yea I will tell all about it...later ok?....Yes I saw him..he left here about an hour ago.....I am not sure , his paper might have something to do with this mess...I said later , you need to get some sleep Ace.....I miss you Sara...ok talk to you then...bye." Ben disconnected and looked at the phone " I love you .."
Jack and Jennifer had a nice meal and put Jj to bed early s he wasn't feeling well. " Perhaps we should call the Doctor. He seemed like he might be getting a fever. " Jennifer watched him pace , he really was a wonderful father she thought. " No Jack it's just a cold ..he will be just fine. " After several glasses of wine and a movie Jack was going to leave. Jennifer stopped in the hallway and asked jack if he could get a box down from the top of the closet in her room for her stating it was too heavy to bring down herself. " Yes of course. " he said happily. They peeked in on JJ and went to Jennifer's room. She showed him the box the held the winter blankets and curtains. " Whoa this is heavy, next time don't put everything in one box." Jennifer was underfoot , " Here let me help you Jack." She was pushing her way under his arms , " No .. Jennifer.. I have it..just move out of the way.." As she tried to move they got tangled up the box over Jack's head tilting and falling over , the weight pulling Jack over. He and Jennifer landing on the floor. Of course the wine he drank may have had something to do with his loss of balance. " You ok? " Jennifer was laughing." Yeah I'm fine " Jack laughed as well , As they tried to get up the faces came within inches of one another. She leaned over and kissed him , pulling his face to hers by grabbing him behind the neck. Before either knew what was happening they were rolling around on the floor kissing with holding on to each other. Jack pulled back gasping for air. He stood up and took Jennifer's hand and helped her up. " Not a good idea Jennifer. " But Jennifer would not be put off. " I think it's a great idea. " She stared kissing him again, then his neck and back to his mouth. Jack his mind a bit foggy from the wine , stopped thinking. He grabbed her and was kissing her anywhere he could, he pulled back and looked her up and down " Oh Jennifer.." He was kissing her again , " Jack..make love to me" He was wanted her , his hands groped for her shirt and then he ripped it open and pulled it from her. They stopped for a moment jack afraid he scared her. Jennifer's eyes were wide, then a smile started to spread across her face and she ripped Jack shirt open.Their bodies crashed together and the y were rolling around on the bed panting and ripping at clothes. Jack froze.." Did you hear that? " Jennifer said she did not and pulled him back down on top of her. The were partially dressed when they heard the small sound again.Then the doorknob started to make noise.. " Mommy...Mommy!" the voice said in sobbing way. " It's JJ " Jennifer said . Jack pulled up and rolled off of her not realizing her was already at the edge of the bed. He hit the floor and banged his head. " Ouch! " Jennifer jumped up threw her robe on and went to the door. " What is it Baby?" Jack was on the floor scrambling to get his clothes. Jennifer filled the doorway so JJ couldn't see into the room. " I threw up..where's Daddy ..I want Daddy. " A touch to his head proved he did in fact have a fever. Jennifer brought him to the bathroom and cleaned him up and while she was changing the sheets jack came into the room " Daddy" the small boy said from the floor with his arms extended. Children always seemed so much younger when they were sick.Jack lifted him up and kissed his head which was burning up. After giving him some aspirin, and giving him some water he was back in bed asleep. Jennifer saw Jack laying next to his worry on his face, fingering her his hair. It was not be tonight she thought with a sigh that Jack didn't hear. Jack was deep in thought. He was worried about his little boy, but relieved that he and Jennifer had to put the brakes on. He was not ready and he would hate to think there was a chance he would regret making love to her. Just a bit more , he thought. He knew too however he could not obtain from her for much longer.
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Post by fluffysmom on Nov 15, 2011 22:54:39 GMT -5
Thanks for the chapter. The connection between the murder victims and The Spectator sounds ominous.
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Post by jaysdelina on Nov 15, 2011 23:28:25 GMT -5
I loved that Jack really went for it this time,but still held back wondering if Jenn would be afraid,and I love that Jenn wasn't afraid at all.The Spectator connection is scary but very intriguing.I can't wait to read more.
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Post by MrsM on Nov 16, 2011 7:57:17 GMT -5
Great chapter!!
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Post by blueyed358 on Nov 16, 2011 22:07:11 GMT -5
chapter 86
Ben and Bo walked around the apartment of Ariel Sumner , victim number six. The pretty 42 year old brunette was a school teacher. Her neighbor had come by having seen her car outside at ten that morning. The older woman wanting to check on her . She was sitting at her desk pen in hand , the papers she was grading scattered about. Most stained with her blood. Then Ben saw what he searched for. There on the floor was a copy of yesterday's Spectator. " Yea..the paper has to have something to do with this."
"Yes come in.." Lara Walker slinked into Jack's office. " Sorry to bother you Jack...I was wondering if you could take a quick look at my next article and give me your opinion. " Jack looked up from his desk and said " Sure. " That is one short skirt Jack thought to himself. As Jack read the article Lara placed herself on the edge of his desk , crossing her long shapely legs. Jack saw them out of the corner of his eye and tugged at his tie absent mindedly. " It is a bit warm in here" she said with a small smile, noting his unease.
" Hmm..oh yes it is..quite. " Lara leaned over a bit " So what do you think? " The door to his office and Jennifer walked in. " Jack..they found another woman this.....morning" Jennifer looked at Lara seductively perched on Jack's desk and then looked at him. The look on his face said it all. It was a good thing after all that she would walk in unannounced she thought. " Sorry to interrupt." Jack jumped up from his chair and walked around the desk " Nonsense..nothing to interupt..I was just checking out..I mean ...going over Miss Walkers article..for her." Then turning to Lara, " It just fine ..I would maybe change the wording a bit in the fourth paragraph. " Lara hoped off the desk and retrieved her paper from Jack.
" Thank you Mr Deveraux. " As she turned and walked out she gave Jennifer a sly look,
" Jennifer." A small fake smile was returned to her , " Lara." Jack stood in the middle of his office. " You were saying? Another murder? Who is down there..? " Jennifer stood hands on her hips looking at him through squinted eyes. " Jack Deveraux ! That woman was coming on to you...and you were enjoying it." Jack looked shocked. " Don't be ridiculous! " Then coming over to her and taking her shoulders he said , " You are the only woman whose attention I enjoy or want for that matter. " He kissed her and went back to his desk. " Am I Jack? Am I the only woman you want? " Jack looked up at her. " Of course you are. Lara is just a flirt Jennifer ..everyone knows that. " Jennifer looked serious now. " I wasn't talking about Lara . I was talking about Sara. You still follow her career." Jack looked down and nodded, knowing this talk had to come. " I see. Look Jennifer..I love you ..will always love you. What happened between Sara and myself has no effect on US. That was more about me and putting closure to feelings from a long time ago. I have followed her for thirty yrs now..that will not change now. Yes..I have feelings for her , but they are resolved now. There is a part of me , separate from you..that will always carry her and our son in my heart. " Jennifer nodded trying to be understanding. " is she the reason we haven't been intimate yet. " Jack smiled and shook his head. " No. it's because of me . I think I am still afraid that if we do..I will lose MYSELF again. I have a tendency to lose myself in you..I don't want to do that again. I want us to be PARTNERS..in every way. But at the same time we need to be our own person too. We will be intimate again...soon. And i have no doubt that it will be as amazing as it has always been." Jack took her in his arms and kissed with passion. Jennifer held on to him tightly. " Soon..Jack...Real soon."
It was around midnight and Lara Walker was soaking in her tub with a glass of wine and some scented candles. Her notes for tomorrows interview on tub's edge. The tub and surrounding bubbles with a pink hue. Her throat had been cut and she had bled to death.
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Post by jaysdelina on Nov 16, 2011 22:17:59 GMT -5
Well damn...I didn't see that one coming!Wonder if it's someone directly connected to Jack in some way....you've weaved a very interesting mystery  |
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Post by MrsM on Nov 16, 2011 22:24:34 GMT -5
Well there goes my suspect.
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Post by fluffysmom on Nov 16, 2011 23:26:08 GMT -5
I was wondering if she'd be attacked. This is very intriguing.
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Post by blueyed358 on Nov 18, 2011 18:34:45 GMT -5
chapter 87
The newsroom was filled with cops taking asking questions and taking statements. " I can't believe this Jack. We just saw her yesterday. Do they have any ideas about why this maniac is doing this? " Jack paced , " No, but this person is a maniac." There was a knock at the door and Ben came in grim faced. " Let's us three talk..shall we?"
" What are you saying Ben? " Jennifer said , " You think I killed her? " Ben shook his head, " Don't be ridiculous. I just asked if you were jealous of her. Everybody around here is talking about how she had the hots for Jack. " Jennifer looked at Jack whose face registered shock. " I did not like the way she flirted with Jack , but I wouldn't say that I was crazed with jealousy. I was ...mildly annoyed. " Jack looked at Ben, " What's this about?" Ben walked over to the desk and turned and looked at them both, " I don't know but this paper is definitely in the middle of it. " Jack asked if he thought someone was trying to set Jennifer up. Ben told him he didn't think so. Jennifer excused herself to get an article to copy. " Ben..do you think I need to worry for Jennifer? " Ben blew out a breath, " I wish I knew..but it can't hurt to keep an extra eye on her. " The door burst open " Daddy!.." when Jj saw the man standing with his father he stopped in his tracks. " I am sorry." the little boy said not meaning to interrupt." It's ok..come on in little man." Jack picked his son up and kissed him loudly , making the little boy laugh. " Jack this is Agent Todd, he is an FBI agent. " JJ held out his little hand to Ben " Wow..cool. It's very nice to meet you." Ben smiled and shook the little hand, " It's nice to meet you too." Ben thought to himself how much like Robbie he looked. jack saw the look on Ben's face. " They do look alike , don't they." Ben turned to Jack , " Yea..yea..they do." JJ tapped his father's shoulder , " Daddy..don't forget I have to meet Dean online tonight to play Arkham City." Jack nodded , " Yes I remember." Ben watched the little boy go over to the couch and and put headphones on as he played his hand held video game. " You still in touch with Dean? " Jack watched Ben as he looked at JJ . " Yes..I didn't want to lose that again , and Jack and Dean had become quite close. Ben..about Jennifer, you think the paper and the hair color of the woman have something to do with her don't you? " Ben turned away from JJ and back to Jack, " Yes I do , except...there were several brunettes that were killed as well. " Jack started to pace again, " Well what if he couldn't find a blond that night? " Ben shook his head, " No that isn't how a serial killer works Jack. They always searching for their next victim, sometimes stalking two or more at a time. Everything is done for a reason , methodically. " Jack stopped pacing and turned to Ben, " What if any information do you want The Spectator to put out. " Ben thought about it for a few minutes. " Just tell the facts but don't mention that we believe the paper has anything to with this..let's keep that quiet for as long as we can."
Jennifer was clearing the dishes and Abby was upstairs in her room while JJ was playing video games online with Dean. She heard the bell ring and opened the door to find Jack standing there. " Jack , what are you doing here? " Jack came in and they went into the kitchen. " Ahh, Jennifer due to the recent developments involving the paper in these murders..what I mean is..well.." Jack blew out a breath. " I am concerned about you being alone here with the children . " Jennifer had her back to him as she washed the dishes, a small smile on her face. " Well what is it you want to do about." Jack swallowed hard, " I think I should move in here with you..temporarily of course..until they catch this killer. " Now Jennifer smiled brightly, " Whatever you think is best Jack."
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