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Post by jaysdelina on Nov 18, 2011 22:32:58 GMT -5
Thank you for this really interesting chapter.Sounds like the mystery's kicking up a notch.I was leaning toward one direction,but now it looks like something entirely different is going on.I love the guessing!  |
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Post by fluffysmom on Nov 18, 2011 23:40:54 GMT -5
This story gets more intriguing everyday. Thanks Blueyed.
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Post by MrsM on Nov 19, 2011 9:02:00 GMT -5
Great chapter!!!
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Post by blueyed358 on Nov 20, 2011 21:34:05 GMT -5
Chapter 88
Jack had been staying with Jennifer and the kids for a few days. Everything was quiet and Jack agreed to letting the kids stay overnight with Jo and Vern. They had a lovely dinner together and then they snuggled on the couch watching television. Both hand fallen asleep for a while and Jack woke first. " Jennifer ..Jennifer...come on let's go to bed. " Jennifer's eye lashes fluttered, " I thought you'd never ask." she said. Jack chuckled , he took her hand and pulled her up. He walked her over to the stairs and went back and closed the lights and checked the doors. when he turned back to the stairs she stood there waiting, " Come on lets go."
They stood by Jack's door kissing. When they pulled away Jennifer looked up and said softly " Good night Jack." "Good night ." She turned to walk away and head up the hall to her room, she paused a moment to turn back and look at him again, He locked eyes with her and thought , what the hell was he doing. She wanted him , there was a woman he had loved for all his life it seemed , the mother of his children, his wife , twice He wanted her and she wanted him , why was he waiting?
Jack covered the space between them in two strides, taking her in his arms he kissed her hard and filled with desire. He litterally took her breath away. " Tell me..Jennifer..tell me you want me." She looked into he beautiful blue eyes . His lids were heavy with want. " I do Jack, I want you . I have always wanted you and will always want you." He gave a small grin and kissed her again, " I want you so much Jennifer. " He lifted her into his arms and carried her to her room.
He placed her down in the center of the room and then they were kissing again. His hands removed her shirt and then her pants. then her underwear. Jennifer pulled his sweater over his head and removed his pants and boxers in one move. They stood eyes roaming each others bodies. It had been so long, she was still so beautiful. He ran his hands over her and he sighed. Jennifer did the same . How strong and lean he was, His muscles were hard and she reveled in the feeling of his long fingers dancing over her body. He lowered her down to the bed and beagan to drive her wild. He had his hands and mouth everywhere, "Oh Jack..I have missed you so much." Then he was on her mouth once again. He moved to her neck , biting her and running his tongue to her ear, the taste of her and smell of her achingly familiar. " Jennifer , I have missed you " He rolled on top of her and she wrapped her legs around him. He looked into her eyes, " I have to have you " He told her , his breath ragged. Jennifer too was breathing heavy with the anticipation , " Take me Jack , make love to me, please. " Then he entered her and both closed their eyes and moaned. for him he was home again and for her, she belonged to him once more.
They lay in each others arms , Jack holding to Jennifer tightly. She looked up at him and they kissed. When Jack opened his eyes Jennifer's eyes were sill opened. " Why do you do that?" he asked. " Why do you keep your eyes open ? " She looked down shyly. "You are the only man I have kissed that I do that with Jack. " Jack swiveled to see her better. " Yes..but why? " She shrugged , " Sometimes it's because I can't believe you are actually kissing me and others...like now...I just want to make sure you are real and you aren't going to disappear when I open my eyes." That touched him. " Kiss me .. close your eyes and keep them closed..please" Then he touched his lips to hers..it was a long tender kiss, that deepened into something more. When Jack pulled back slowly , she still had her eyes closed and a small smile danced across her lips. " Now open them, " he whispered. She did and she looked deep into his eyes. " See ..still here. I am not going anywhere."
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Post by fluffysmom on Nov 20, 2011 22:31:30 GMT -5
I really enjoyed the chapter Blueyed. J&J were worth the wait!
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Post by jaysdelina on Nov 20, 2011 22:35:56 GMT -5
This was absolutely worth the wait.Thank you for bringing them back together in such a way  |
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Post by MrsM on Nov 21, 2011 8:22:16 GMT -5
Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by blueyed358 on Nov 22, 2011 21:10:16 GMT -5
chapter 89
The house smelled like freshly baked cookies. The counters of the kitchen still a mess with the ingredients all over them. Trays of cookies cooled on racks. But there was a flurry of activity that didn't belong in the domestic scene. On the floor of the kitchen the blonde lay in a pool of her own blood, her throat slashed. Policemen were everywhere. Photos being taken and technicians dusting for fingerprints. The front of the house taped off and police cars lined the street. Bo Brady and Ben Todd stood just outside the door when he arrived. Running up to the front door screaming , " Oh god!..No..no please! " Ben stepped forward. " I am sorry. I am sorry Jack..Jennifer is gone." His chest tightened " Noo!"
Jack jumped up in bed yelling "No!" , clutching his chest. " Jennifer swiveled around placing her hand on his shoulder , " Jack..what is it ? You ok? " He took several deep cleansing breaths. He laid back down wrapping his arms around her, " Nothing..I am fine..bad dream is all." He was worried for her, he knew Ben was right there was more to these killings and they were connected to them..somehow.
The kids were out the door for school and Jack and Jennifer lingered a bit over coffee. " Want to tell me about your nightmare Jack. " Jack shook his head , " No..I do not. Let's get going..I have a staff meeting in an hour." Jennifer nodded, she knew if it continued to bother him then he would tell her. She cleared the dishes and then they were off to the paper.
" Good morning Mr Deveraux," Janice said as she handed him his coffee and placed the mail on his desk. " Jack looked up at her then back to his papers, " Good morning Janice...agenda?" Janice recited he scheduled meetings for the day and then added that "Agent Todd called and wishes to speak with you at some point today. " Jack blew out a breath, " Swell." She turned to exit the room and Jack called back to her. " Janice will you send in those two interns for me ? " Within moments two young college students walked in fear on their faces. Without looking up Jack waved his hands, " Come in..come in..I don't bite..too hard anyway. I have read your outlines. Natalie..is it? " The young girl swallowed hard, " No..no sir it's Nicole." Jack looked up to her, " Ahh well I was close, yes well it needs to be fleshed out a bit, I made some notes..suggestions if you will. " He handed it back to her adding, " All in all not to bad though." She smiled as she took the paper, " Thank you Mr Deveraux." Then looking to the young man , " Ok Jerry.." The young man cleared his throat, " It's Gary .." Jack looked up at him with a frown, " You sure? " The young man nodded. Jack shrugged, " If you say so , This is very well done..I did make a few corrections and suggestions but overall...well done. Now go..fix them and get them back to me by tomorrow morning. " He shooed them away without looking up. Jennifer came into his office , " Jack ...There is a hostage situation downtown ..botched bank robbery .. Shot out and everything..I am headed down there now. " Jack looked up, " Oh no you are not..send someone else." Jennifer folded her arms in front of her. " I AM going." Jack stood up , " You are the city desk editor..you don't go out on stories anymore. " She took a deep breath " But.." Jack just shook his head, " No!" She was surprised at how forceful he said it. He had changed a bit since their most recent separation she thought. She thought better then to fight about this, she would save that for something more important. " Fine ..whatever..BOSS!" and then she walked out and slammed the door. Jack just grinned and shook his head.
It was late at night..the lights were on in the modest home , the clothes dryer was running and the washing machine was waiting to be filled. The middle aged blonde was slumped over the table that held her neatly folded clothes . Her throat was cut and she had bled out. On the corner of the table was a hot cup of coffee and a folded copy of that days Spectator.
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Post by MrsM on Nov 22, 2011 21:13:28 GMT -5
I love the mystery!! That nightmare would scare the crap out of me too!!
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Post by fluffysmom on Nov 22, 2011 23:59:48 GMT -5
The mystery is great. I liked the interns being scared of Jack. Too funny!
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Post by jaysdelina on Nov 23, 2011 8:28:28 GMT -5
Great chapter!I love the mystery,and I love that the interns were so afraid of Jack,lol.
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Post by blueyed358 on Nov 25, 2011 13:19:44 GMT -5
chapter 90
Jack had felt like he had not been spending enough alone time with JJ. He took the afternnon off and picked his son up from school. Jack took him into town for lunch and some time in the park. After leaving Brady's Pub they were walking to the park when JJ stopped in front of an art gallery. There was a Photography showing inside and there were pictures in the window. " What is it little man? " JJ looked up at his father. " I like taking pictures..Dean was teching me stuff. " Jack smiled down at him. " Well that's great..maybe you will be a famous photographer someday. " JJ shrugged. Jack bent down to eye level with his son " What is it Jack? " The little boy sighed , " Would you be sad if I wanted to be that instead of a reporter like you? " Jack lifted his son in his arms and stood up. " Jack , I want you to be whatever it is that YOU want to be. You will change your mind many times I am sure, before that time comes , but I want you to know that you are so smart and I know you will be great at whatever it is you choose to be. One more thing..I will love you and and be proud of you no matter what...ok? Does that answer your question? " JJ smiled at his father. " Yes...but Daddy? ..Just a yes or no would have been quicker. " jack laughed out loud . " Why you little.." he turned his son upside down and began tickling him making JJ squeal.
Jack chased his son around the park for a while and then let him go on the swings. All day he could not shake the feeling he was being watched. He never saw anyone but still.. While Jack was sitting on the bench watching JJ a figure came along side him and sat down next to him. " Jack" Ben said. " Hello Ben. I see there was another murder." Ben nodded. " Seems to be escalating in frequency. We need a break and we better get it soon. " JJ looked back to make sure his father was watching him. " I have felt all day that i was being watched..was that you? " Jack asked. Ben turned and looked at Jack. " No..How exactly do you mean? Did you see anyone repeatedly or was it just a feeling? " Jack didn't like the worry in his voice.." Well..more of a feeling really. I can't really explain it. " Ben stared at Jack for a long moment.. " What ? " Jack could almost see the light go off in Bens mind. Ben stood quickly. " Meet me at Brady's office around seven..I have a theory , but I just want to go over some something first. " JJ can running over to him , " Dadd..can we get some ice cream ? Jack nodded and JJ smiled " I like Daddy and me quality time."
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Post by MrsM on Nov 25, 2011 13:31:19 GMT -5
Great chapter!!
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Post by fluffysmom on Nov 27, 2011 2:20:07 GMT -5
Thanks for the great chapter. I hope Ben is on the right track regarding the case.
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Post by blueyed358 on Nov 28, 2011 22:53:29 GMT -5
chapters 91-92
Jack had dropped JJ of at his mother with a promise to return and spend some "Mommy and Me " time with her. He walked into police headquarters looking around. " Hey Jack..come on in here. " Ben called over to him . Jack entered Bo's office. At the far end behind the desk was the board containing victim photos and crime scene information, Bo was pouring himself a coffee. " Hey Jack..coffee? " Jack nodded , " Well what's going on ? You said you might have figured this out. So...does this have to do with papers involvement? " Ben and Bo looked at one another. " Well..yes and no. " Bo responded. Ben started telling jack how one of the female agents made an off handed comment that they were being sexist to assume it was a male committing this murders. They all quoted statistics about male verses female serial killers. That most serial killers are in fact male. The female agent wondered how many cases went unsolved because they were looking for a man rather then a woman. " After all, " she had stated, " Women get pissed off too. " Jack was confused. " I don't understand , what does this have to do with the paper? "
" It's not the paper Jack...it's you. I believe you have got yourself a VERY obsessed admirer." Jack was shocked, " So what they are killing blondes because of Jennifer ? What about the brunettes? " Ben blew out a deep breath, " Sara I am guessing. Everyone knows about your past with Jennifer. Then Sara left..the death of the brunettes correspond with dates that Sara had articles in the paper..articles you collect right? I mean I saw them in your desk..sorry..routine." Jack felt sick, all these deaths.." Do you believe Jennifer to be in danger? Thank god Sara isn't in Salem." Ben said he wasn't sure..but It could be possible. He told Jack he had an idea that might keep Jennifer safe but..good luck getting her to go along with it. " Oh she will ..I will make damn sure of it."
" Oh son ! Are you in danger ? Are they going to give police protection? " Jo was pacing her kitchen. " No it's all speculation right now. I can't even think of anyone..well the one person I would have THOUGHT of became a victim." Jack and his mother talked for a while. She was pleased that things were going well for Jack and Jennifer but she was frightened for them. " What are you going to do ? " Jack told Jo the plan that Ben and Bo had laid out for him. " Oh Jack..Jennifer will never go along with it..you know that as well as I do. " Jack sipped his coffee, " Well she must..I don't see any other way. If I have to I will have them speak to her as well. " Jo shook her head, " Good luck with that. " Jack sighed, " I am gonna need it."
Everyone in the newsroom could hear Jack and Jennifer arguing.
Jennifer..." Jack you aren't even giving us a chance..."
Jack.." I have..it no good..it's not the same anymore."
Jennifer.. " We just need more time.."
Jack.." No..I am sorry Jennifer..I am not in love you anymore..you are the mother of my children and I will always love and respect you ..but I don't want a life with you. Now you can stay on here if you so choose..but our personal relationship is over."
Jennifer ( crying)..." Fine...I could never go back to just working for you..you know that. "
Jack.." Well then I guess it's settled."
Jennifer ran out of Jack's office in tears and everyone watched mouths opened.
Jack came to his office door. " Peterson !" Ralph Peterson jumped up from his desk." Yes .."
He had to hide the small smile that formed as he saw the look of fear on the face of his employee. " You are now acting city editor..don't screw up. Go and take today's assignments off Miss Horton's Desk. Janice..a moment please. " Janice hurried into his office, " Yes Mr Deveraux ?" Jack barely looked up from his desk, " Contact the department heads ..I wish to have a staff meeting in an hour..Oh and make another pot of coffee ..ahh please. " Janice stood staring at him. " What ? You have something you wish to say? " Janice blinked..she did have something to say but thought better of it as she did like her job...most of the time. " No..Mr Deveraux I do not." Jack brushed his hand at her and she left. Jack blew out a long breath and got up from his chair. He exited his office and everyone looked up at him , " Back to work people..show is over..we have a paper to get out. I will be right back Janice..I left something in my car. " Jack took the stairs to the main floor and walked outside to his car. He opened it and pretended to rummage through it finding several pieces of paper. Then he took out his cell phone. It took three rings before Agent Todd answered. " Well ..it's done..it was a big scene just like you asked for. Jennifer was quite good ..ran out of the office in tears..very dramatic. I certainly hope this works Ben. " Ben smiled and nodded at Bo. Moving the mouth piece away he told him, " It's Jack..it's done.." Then back to Jack.." I hope so too..at the very least maybe some lives will be saved..for a little while anyway. " Jack nodded.. " Well ..I guess it's the killers move now."
Jack sat on his computer talking to Jennifer. Ben had told them they should have minimal contact for a little while and they should not have their conversations overheard..unless necessary.
Jennifer: I hope this doesn't take too long Jack. I miss you !
Jack : I miss you as well..Thank you for not giving me a hard time about this. I don't like being apart from you either, but my first concern is your safety. Agent Todd seems to think this will keep you safe and possibly stop the murders for a while at least.
Jennifer: I just want this to stop..I will do whatever you need me to. When will I be able to see you ?
Jack: I am sure it would not be too suspicious if i came by to see our son , let's say Saturday night. Perhaps we could "talk" about visitation?
Jennifer: I look forward to seeing you and "talking" with you.
Jack: Goodnight...I Love you !
Jennifer: Goodnight Jack...I love you more !
Jack closed his laptop and laid on his bed watching TV . No murders reported tonight ..that was good. He tried to think of someone..anyone that could be doing this ..but he couldn't come up with a single person. Tomorrow he will go back to the paper and begin the charade . Things had finally started to come together for he and Jennifer..now this. Why did it always have to be so hard? No matter Ben had her under surveillance and Abigail was being watched at the university as well. Hopefully Ben and Bo were right..the killer would do something different or contact him in some way. They need to do something ..they had to get some sort of clue. Jack held the photo of Jennifer and the children in his hand as he drifted off to sleep.
Jennifer checked on JJ who was sound asleep. She was not pleased with these arraignments , but she had promised Jack that she would be more supportive and trusting and she was determined to do things his way..for once. She sighed as she got into bed . She thought the nights of sleeping without him beside her were over. Missing the sound of his breathing , the warmth of his body. Jennifer sniffed back a tear, " I love you Jack Deveraux..sleep well."
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