Date: 01 Oct 2009 23:51 Title: Busted
A good, old-fashioned Come-to-Jesus meeting of the minds. ;) Sledge got sloppy right on the cusp of a big haul (literally) and now Henderson's having to set Jack's head straight. The talk in the cockpit was a very nice, very introspective look into what makes both these men tick.
As for whether or not Sledge can keep his shit together when Jones arrives... well, that remains to be seen.
Great segment. Very understated, with just a touch of... 'if you ef this up again, I'm gonna snatch out your windpipe.'
Author's Response: I haven't written any backstory on these guys, but I imagine Henderson's pragmatism and hard edge was very hard earned. He's exactly the sort of person I'd want at my back and exactly the sort of person I'd be scared shitless to piss off. Sledge earned that talking to in spades.
Yes, indeed, that remains to be seen! LOL I think that last was all but said. It hung in the air long after the words were gone. Thank you very much!
Date: 05 Sep 2009 17:15 Title: Busted
Wow Henderson does not seem like the type to cross or make angry. Very hard ass - even Sledge recognizes that! Their history and relationship is a strange one in many ways and Henderson seems to be the one who holds the power in it. But then it appears he was there for Sledge when he was young. That's a long friendship and it fosters loyalty but Henderson's stark warning at the end tells Sledge not to push it again. Great stuff - with Sledge giving matters a lot of thought.
Author's Response: I would never, EVER want to cross Henderson. All I have to do is hear Ving Rhames' voice in my head, and then the ass chewing starts. They've been through a great deal together. It's a relationship that transcends friendship and blurs the line into family in many ways, which also means that they're both capable of brutal honesty with one another when it's called for. I had a lot of fun writing this chapter, but I found myself feeling sorry for Sledge during a lot of it, even if he did bring it on himself.
[Report This]Date: 31 Aug 2009 19:51 Title: Busted
You added layers to their partnership. Lots of depth. I just wish you could write quicker-I really enjoy this.
Author's Response: I wish I could write quicker, too! Having all the stuff rattling around in my head wanting to come out gets frustrating. If they ever made a cybernetic device that could spit out text from thoughts, I would totally sign up to be a test subject.
I'm so happy you're enjoying it. I've always written fantasy or horror, never much sci-fi. I know this is sort of sci-fi lite, but it's a really fun genre.