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Title: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Vikki on Jan 5th, 2004, 3:50am Archived for length Part 1 http://members.lycos.co.uk/thecbb/TENSIO~1[1].DOC Part two http://members.lycos.co.uk/thecbb/tension2.htm Part three http://members.lycos.co.uk/thecbb/tensionagain.htm Part 4 http://members.lycos.co.uk/thecbb/Tensions4.htm Part 5 http://members.lycos.co.uk/thecbb/tensions5.html Part 6 http://members.lycos.co.uk/thecbb/tensions6.html |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Jennie on Jan 5th, 2004, 9:07am More overtime, Vikki? It looks as if you're archiving every thread that I want to read. ;D |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Esmeralda on Jan 5th, 2004, 9:52am Jennie - there was only a little snippet added to the story - the rest was yibbling, I'll post that little bit again now: Neither Reg’s training as a doctor, nor his finer instincts had completely deserted him, and as soon as was able to lift his feet and drag himself away from the spot of tarmac to which he had been glued with horror, he approached the edge of the road, with some trepidation. The scars left in the muddy verge by the car’s tyres told him where to look, but didn’t prepare him for height of the road. Looking down from this distance, the wrecked car looked little more than a handful of scrap metal. He felt overcome by a wave of giddy nausea, and instinctively leaned forward to rid himself of the sickness, teetering on the edge of the cliff. |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Jennie on Jan 5th, 2004, 12:02pm Huh! Typical of Reg, too p****d to do anything useful. Is there more to come today, Esmeralda? |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Ally on Jan 5th, 2004, 12:13pm *Joins in the chanting* Push him off
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Esmeralda on Jan 5th, 2004, 12:18pm I was going to add this to the last part as it's another short bit, but as you got there before me......... Somehow, he pulled himself
back from the brink, a manoeuvre which left him sprawled along the side
of the road, half in the mud. He cared little for that though, being
only too aware that he had had not one, but two near miraculous escapes
from death. He was not aware that he had also escaped justice - Klinsmann
had neglected to radio the results of his mornings work back to the police
headquarters; the evidence of Reg’s guilt had been kept in his head, the
few brief notes he had made, and the photograph, resided still in his pocket,
now rendered unreadable by the copious amounts of blood which flowed from
his fatal injuries.
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Vikki on Jan 5th, 2004, 2:17pm Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!! Esmeralda!!! You were meant to push him off the cliff!!! >:( >:( >:( |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Ally on Jan 5th, 2004, 2:52pm Praps he'll fall off another cliff in his runing away *hopeful* |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by LauraT on Jan 5th, 2004, 3:00pm on 01/05/04 at 12:18:14, Esmeralda wrote:
Several observations....Everything
he's done is unforgivable!! (or is that only on the drabbles! ::)
)
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Vikki on Jan 5th, 2004, 3:02pm Ooooooooooooooooh!! Good idea!! *crosses fingers* |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Lesley on Jan 5th, 2004, 6:20pm Was it the attack on Con that was unforgiveable? Or have I missed something! Esmeralda this is as gripping as always - more please! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Jennie on Jan 5th, 2004, 8:11pm Where's Xanthe whe we need her? If she bounced us into this drabble, WE could push him off the precipice. Form an orderly queue behind me, no pushing there! Behind me, I said! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Esmeralda on Jan 5th, 2004, 8:36pm I'm sorry - but I need Reg ALIVE, you'll see why in a few months time. And Lesley, yes it was the attack on Con, but he doesn't remember doing it - I think he's got a vague idea that he smothered someone, but that isn't a memory which he's prepared to examine, yet. |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Ally on Jan 5th, 2004, 8:47pm [quote author=Esmeralda link=board=drabbles;num=1073274637;start=0#12 date=01/05/04 at 20:36:45]I'm sorry - but I need Reg ALIVE, you'll see why in a few months time.quote] Poor you! There is no end in sight then? *Is this the longest running drabble ever?* |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Jennie on Jan 5th, 2004, 8:51pm A few months? Don't you mean a few weeks, or a few days, or even better, a few hours? |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Esmeralda on Jan 5th, 2004, 8:52pm *Screams loudly at the thought of still writing this in a few months time! Actually I meant CS months, not real ones, although the way I've been going lately it might turn out to be the same thing - although I certainly hope not. I would think that everybody, including me, would have run out of patience with this story long before then. |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Carolyn P on Jan 5th, 2004, 9:33pm We'd never loose patience whilst you were posting. How long is this now? |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by KB on Jan 5th, 2004, 11:40pm *pats Esmeralda comfortingly on the shoulder* |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Esmeralda on Jan 6th, 2004, 12:04am Carolyn - this is now 87481 words, or will be once I've posted the next part. I think, that with two full length drabbles, and the Advent stories, you must have written at least twice as much in the same length of time - and Rachel wrote this much in eight days :'( (Sobs) I really will try and get it finished soon.... Con saw the door opening
and looked up expecting to see one of the nurses coming to check on her,
and hoping, somewhat irrationally, that it was her fiance coming to visit
her. She had, she thought, asked her father not to tell Andrew she
was ill, some hours, or maybe even days ago, and he hadn’t been mentioned
since. ‘Why?’ she wondered, ‘Did her parents always have to respect
her wishes, didn’t they understand that he was the one person who could
provide her with the solid lump of comfort she needed?’
Oh - that's 1999 - is it too late at night to have a party? |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Abi on Jan 6th, 2004, 12:13am woohoo, thank you Esmeralda! Poor Con :o Of course it's not too late for a party!! *lets off party poppers* |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by KB on Jan 6th, 2004, 12:22am Why doesn't Con just tell Jo to get out, like she did to Jack? |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Esmeralda on Jan 6th, 2004, 12:34am 'Coz she doesn't want to upset her! She might faint or something..... |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by KB on Jan 6th, 2004, 12:36am Oh, yah-boo-sucks to that! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Esmeralda on Jan 6th, 2004, 1:28am Do you really think Joey would listen, KB? Con finally plucked up courage
to tell Joey to go away.
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by KB on Jan 6th, 2004, 1:32am *suggests either violence of the type in certain other stories, or else being sick all over her* |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Esmeralda on Jan 6th, 2004, 1:56am Con reached for her glass of water, slying adding half the contents of salt cellar she had concealed earlier - she took a deep breath and gulped down the liquid. Seconds later it had the desired effect, and she was violently sick, all over her mother. Joey, however, hadn't brought up twelve children without succumbing to this sort of accident before, and she carefully mopped hreself up with Con's flannel, while making a mental note to ask Jem to bring her a change of clothing. Anna would soon pick out something suitable..... |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by KB on Jan 6th, 2004, 1:59am *sigh* Oh, all right, just bring Jack back in and have him throw Jo out again! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Vikki on Jan 6th, 2004, 2:30am *grin* I like that idea!!! ;D |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by KB on Jan 6th, 2004, 2:36am *hopes Esmeralda will consider it* |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Ally on Jan 6th, 2004, 11:08am Poor Con, some one just send for her fiance, please!! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Jennie on Jan 6th, 2004, 4:58pm This is just typical of Joey. Why can't she see that Con has begun to outgrow her? Esmeralda, send for Andrew immediately, if not sooner. |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Vikki on Jan 6th, 2004, 6:04pm *starts new chant of "Andrew, Andrew, Andrew"* |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Abi on Jan 6th, 2004, 10:52pm *continues chant, varying it slightly* Andrew Andrew more please more please Andrew Andrew more please more please (ad infinitum) |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Nicolette on Jan 6th, 2004, 11:59pm Oh poor Con. Please Esmeralda, get rid of that dratted woman. *suddenly feels bad cuz she knows Joey means well* :-/ |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by KB on Jan 7th, 2004, 12:35am *hopes Esmeralda appreciates our chanting* |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Esmeralda on Jan 7th, 2004, 1:21am Well - I can't supply Andrew at the moment, I've got to get this conversation between Jack & Jem out of the way, and it isn't really going that well, but hopefully it should be finished by tomorrow, then I'll be able to leave Jack alone for a while. And yes, Joey does mean well, it's just as Jennie say's, she doesn't realise that Con has grown up so much and she is indeed beginning to outgrow her. There was silence in the
office after Phil had made his dramatic exit. Jem, for once, was
lost for words. Jack Maynard had been both his friend and his protégé
for many years, and thanks partly to Jem ensuring that he spent a
great deal of time in the Russell family home, or so he fondly imagined,
his brother-in-law for almost as long. Yet it was in neither mans
nature, especially Jem’s, to discuss the deeper things in life, and their
lengthy friendship had flourished on their shared interests rather than
on an exchange of confidences.
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Nicolette on Jan 7th, 2004, 1:27am Oooooh. Ouch! Thank you! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by KB on Jan 7th, 2004, 3:30am Very definitely ouch! I feel rather sorry for Jem, coming into the middle of all this! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Lesley on Jan 7th, 2004, 6:35am Thank you for that Esmeralda - I also feel a little sorry for Jem, a great many of his illusions about both the School and San are being shattered! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by KB on Jan 7th, 2004, 6:44am *lol* Well, perhaps the branch in England is still going perfectly, so he can retreat there and console himself! 8oo |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Vikki on Jan 7th, 2004, 5:19pm Thank you Esmeralda!! :-* *also feeling slightly sorry for Jem!!* |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Esmeralda on Jan 7th, 2004, 5:32pm Well, I was sort of hoping that Jem might be able to engineer a reconciliation between Jack and Jo.... “Jack! What are you
saying man? You don’t mean it, for heavens sake use a bit of common
sense.”
*Mentioned by kind permission of ‘Robin‘. |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Vikki on Jan 7th, 2004, 5:51pm Yay!!! I love the way all the drabbles are starting to interlink!! ;D |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Lesley on Jan 7th, 2004, 5:55pm Oooohhhh! Fight between Jack and Jem! Think Jack would win though - Jem must be at least 10 years older, there again if he really doesn't know about Joey's past indiscretions righteous indignation could carry him through!!! More please Esmeralda! (Of course!) |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Pat on Jan 7th, 2004, 5:56pm Depends whether it's before or after 'More Shocks' doesn't it? |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Esmeralda on Jan 7th, 2004, 6:00pm It's set before More Shocks, Pat, sorry I got permission to mention them from Robin before you started MS - I'll edit it out if you want. |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Pat on Jan 7th, 2004, 6:44pm Don't you dare edit it out!!! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by PatMac on Jan 7th, 2004, 7:03pm Wow! Esmeralda Great!! I stayed up till 4.00 am reading Tensions on your web site. REALLY GOOD ( shouting deliberate). Keep it going, please. |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Ally on Jan 7th, 2004, 10:08pm I'm beginning to wonder if the world is one long drabble!! That was excellent Esmeralda, but I now have a horrifing thought that Joey will be pregnant by Roger ~ just to add to the problems! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Lesley on Jan 7th, 2004, 10:39pm on 01/07/04 at 22:08:39, Ally wrote:
Who admitted he was gay some 50,000 words back! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Carolyn P on Jan 7th, 2004, 11:03pm Wow, wonderful develoopments Esmerelda, do keep it up. |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Abi on Jan 7th, 2004, 11:13pm :o :o :o Oh my goodness Esmeralda! Please post more soon!!!!! Abi *for once almost speechless* |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Catherine_B on Jan 7th, 2004, 11:17pm Oh wow! *also speechless!* If we all just keep drabbling for long enough, do you think we'll create a whole, consistent, alternative reality? |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Esmeralda on Jan 8th, 2004, 12:17am Thank you all. :-[ “Go ahead,” Jack turned to
face him, “I dare say I deserve it. I never imagined that you didn’t
know.”
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Vikki on Jan 8th, 2004, 12:44am Ooooooooooooooooooooooh!! Nepotism........................ Thank you Esmeralda!!! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Esmeralda on Jan 8th, 2004, 12:51am on 01/08/04 at 00:44:12, Vikki wrote:
Well - this is he Chalet School we're talking about! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Vikki on Jan 8th, 2004, 1:15am I'd forgotten that!! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Lesley on Jan 8th, 2004, 5:05am Thank you Esmeralda - another wonderful episode! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by KB on Jan 8th, 2004, 5:22am I'm not surprised that Jem was grooming David for that position. I'm rather astonished that Jack didn't realise it before now! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Pat on Jan 8th, 2004, 11:55am *Wondering how Jack was supposed to have stopped Reg* |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Vikki on Jan 8th, 2004, 8:22pm on 01/08/04 at 11:55:49, Pat wrote:
May I suggest pushing him off the edge of the Platz? ;) ;D |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Susan on Jan 8th, 2004, 11:05pm Oh Esmeralda this is so good. Really enjoying it. Dare I say more soon please? Oops I just did!! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Carolyn P on Jan 8th, 2004, 11:21pm Great again Esmerelda. Is Davis going to turn up, it will be interesting to see what you have made of him, he didn't appear much as he grew up did he? |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Esmeralda on Jan 9th, 2004, 12:25am Pat; I think Jem felt that Jack shiuld have noticed Reg's behaviour earlier, and tackled him about it. Carolyn; I'm not sure if David is going to turn up or net - he may do, but I don't think he'll have a very major role, but as you say, we dn't see much of him, so he could be anything really - I do have one or two thoughts, but we'll have o wait and see, and I do mean we at this point you probably know nearly as much as me. I do know what is going to happen to some of the characters, but not all of them, unfortunately. Oh, and I know I said I was going to leave Jack alone for a while, but.... Realising that he had little
to gain, and maybe much to lose, by continuing to oppose Jem, Jack did
as he older man had ordered. As he walked away from the office he
realised that it was something of a relief to be able to hand all his responsibilities
over to someone else, for a short time at least. Maybe he did need
a break, but he was damned if he was going to admit it.
As it was, it turned out
rather easier to persuade Jo to return home than he had imagined,
Jo was beginning to regret her promises to Con; After the initial pleasure
at seeing her mother had worn off, Con hadn’t seemed to be too bothered
about her presence. Indeed, she had spent virtually all of the last
hour with her eyes shut, almost as though she didn’t want her to be there.
Moreover, thanks to Jem, Jo no longer had any doubts about her daughters
eventual recovery, but having vowed to spend with the girl, she felt that
she had no option but to see it through.
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Esmeralda on Jan 9th, 2004, 12:25am Left to himself, Jem began rearranging the papers on the desk, discovering one or two documents which he found very interesting. The day seemed to be passing by relatively peacefully, with no emergencies arising to test Jem's skills, and he wasn't disturbed until Phil Graves knocked tentively on the door an hour or two later. "If you dont mind, I'd like to ask you something, I'm sorry, if you think I’m being presumptious, but I do think that as I'm in charge when Jack Maynard isn't here,I have a right to know if it's true that you have suspended him?" "What?” It was not a question that Jem had been expecting, and he was quite horrified to think that his actions had been misinterpreted in such a manner, he decided that this was one rumour which needed squashing immediately “Presumptuous? I’ll say you’re being presumptuous. Where on earth do all these scurrilous stories come from, that's what I would like to know. And why on earth would you think that I would do such a thing?" "I take it it's not true then, in that case I'm sorry to have disturbed you," Phil tried to leave before he managed to upset Jem any further, but Jem was having none of it. "Now you wait a minute, before you go skulking off. I want to get to the bottom of this, where did the idea come from in the first place, and how many people have already decided to believe it? Come on, I'm waiting." "Very well, first, he was seen leaving the building without saying anything much, secondly, you were overheard arguing earlier, and third, with all this business with Eugen, and young Entwhistle who has obviously been a liability for some time, it would hardly be a surprising outcome." "And quite a desirable one from your point of view, eh? well it's a pity your spy didn't bother to listen to all the conversation" Jem replied scathingly. "And it's a pity you decided to take such title tattle seriously. As the rest of it, if Entwhistle's behaviour has really been so obvious why didn't you do something about it? As you just reminded me Phil, you are second in command here, which does give you some authority, not to mention responsibility, but frankly I can see little evidence of you exercising it. Yes, I did send Jack home today, but for no other reason than that he needs a break." Jem picked up a sheaf of papers and waved them at Phil, "Do you realise thati t's well over six weeks, closer to seven, since he last had a day off? I can see from these rota's that there have been quite a few absences lately, with sickness, injuries and not to mention staff holidays, but everyone else has had at least one day off every week, including you, I might add. You’re paid a considerably higher salary than most of the doctors here, precisely because of this kind of eventuality. Maybe it’s time you began to justify it. Who worked these rota’s out?” “We did them together, and Jack certainly never asked me to take on any of his days.” Phil attempted to defend himself. “It shouldn’t have been necessary should it? I suggest you go and think about your own behaviour before you start condemning anyone else, and you can put a stop to this vicious rumour while you’re at it. And one more thing, Dr Graves, at the moment I’m in charge during Jack’s absence.” Phil left the office, feeling very squashed, and heartily wishing he had never plucked up the courage to approach Jem in the first place, which was exactly what Jem had intended. No matter what he may have to Jack earlier, in private, he was damned if he was going to allow the rest of the staff say the same things behind his back. Besides which, he had his reputation to think of, he had already done more than enough sympathy for one day, if he wasn’t careful people would start thinking he had gone soft. |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Susan on Jan 9th, 2004, 1:32am Two super posts Esmeralda. Thank you so much. Poor Phil feel a bit sorry for him. Hope Jo and Jack get things sorted! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Vikki on Jan 9th, 2004, 1:55am Thank you Esmeralda! Waiting eagerly!! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by KB on Jan 9th, 2004, 3:52am Wonderful, Esmeralda! I'm thinking more of Jem after that little exchange. I can't help but think, though, that the whole San is about to be doctor-free soon! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Lesley on Jan 9th, 2004, 7:15am Many thanks for the last two posts, Esmeralda - wonderful as always! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by PatMac on Jan 9th, 2004, 7:45am Thank you Esmeralda, your writing is really good and as for your imagination :D :D :D |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by KB on Jan 9th, 2004, 9:55am *suggests that a chant is called for* |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Carolyn P on Jan 9th, 2004, 12:31pm Wonderful Esmerelda, and Jem was right, to Jack (if a little harsh) and to Phil. Now, what is going to happen between Jack and Joey?? ?? ?? ?? ?? *Chanting* |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Jennie on Jan 9th, 2004, 1:25pm Two posts, thank you Esmeralda. Will there be a third very soon? Hint, hint. |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Esmeralda on Jan 9th, 2004, 1:31pm Jem continued to sort through the paperwork, there were one or two letters which had arrived that morning which needed to be attended to fairly quickly, and after a few moments thought, he dealt with them himself. The rest of the correspondance, which was not so urgent, he sorted into an orderly pile for Jack to look at upon his return. He also made one or two changes to the staff rota for the forthcoming week - carefully excising Eugen Couvoisier’s name from the lists. Later, he did the rounds of the patients, finding himself wondering, when he had finished, why he didn’t take the opportunity to interact with his own patients more often. It was after all, the reason he had trained to become a doctor, but somehow, during the development of the San, all that had got left behind. He took an especial interest in the patients from the school, knowing that Hilda would be anxious to hear of their progress. On the whole, the withdrawal process was taking it’s it’s inevitable course, and there was little good that he could say to Hilda, except that all the patients were getting the care and attention they needed, and eventually, it would all be over. He didn’t expect any of them to suffer any long term effects; having been drugged involuntarily, and without their knowledge, they were not going to have any physiological cravings to contend with, his only concern on that score was for Con, not because of the drug, but because of Reg Entwhistle. When he had walked into her room, he had noticed her reaction at the sound of unfamiliar heavy footsteps, before she realised it was her uncle, and although she made a good show of being unconcerned, he felt that her fears would probably return in force once the darkness began to fall. Bearing that in mind he asked her if she might be happier in a shared room, rather than on her own. Con turned down his offer, tempting as it was, her reluctance to reveal herself to other people in a state of vulnerability overcoming her fears, besides which, as she explained, Jo had promised to spend the night with her, if that was what she wanted. “Is that what you want?” he asked her. “Not at the moment. I know she only wants to look after me, it’s just a bit much sometimes.” Con admitted, “I wish Andrew could be here….” “Not long till you get married, now is it? He’ll be with as much as you want then. What is it? Six months?” “Nearly seven.” They talked about the forthcoming wedding for a few minutes longer, until Jem, seeing signs that he was beginning to outstay his welcome, bade her good night.
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Esmeralda on Jan 9th, 2004, 1:32pm Although Con didn’t know it then, as a result of the conversation, Jem immediately sought out Neil Shephard, and after a short consultation, Andrew Hamilton was contacted at his hospital in England, and arrived on the Platz the following morning, much to Con’s surprise and delight. Before leaving for the day, Jem rang Hilda, to find out how both she, and the school in general were coping. “With two mistresses and one Matron short, we’re all having to rush around too much to have time to brood,” She assured him, “And to top it all, a few of the middles, seem to be developing colds. No there’s no need to get alarmed, Jem, it’s nothing to do with Matey, it seems the silly little girls had a pillow fight, which resulted in some of the pillows flying out the window, which they sneaked out and retrieved in their nightclothes, if you please, which needless to say, they then slept in all night, regardless of the fact that they were exceedingly damp. To be honest, Jem, we could do with some help, if you happen to have a spare nurse or two.” “I’ll see what I can do,” He promised, “I’ll be back shortly.” When he did return, he was not alone, being accompanied by an extremely competent nurse, with a friendly, welcoming expression, but a glint in eyes which told that she was well prepared to squash even the most mischievous and errant middle. Hilda Annersley approved of her instantly and was almost prepared to offer a full time position on the spot. It was only a reluctance to poach staff from the San which prevented her from doing so. Once introductions had been made, Hilda and Jem took the nurse on a quick tour of the school, showing her the staff room, where she was generally made welcome, although her appearance was met with some surprise from those members of staff who had still to discover the full extent of matey’s behaviour. After the nurse had sampled, and made the right noises about the coffee, although she was assured that it was much better ‘when Jeanne made it.‘ The tour moved onto the school sanatorium, where Isabel almost fell on her with relief, before Hilda led her off, leaving Jem to examine the middles who had most definitely been caught out in their unlawful activities. “This will be your room….”Hilda began to say as they stood outside Matey’s door. “Oh, lovely, may I see?” before Hilda could do anything to prevent her, the nurse opened the door and stepped into the room, coming to a sudden stop at the sight of the small, wiry woman who was gazing at her malevolently from the room’s one and only armchair. “Who are you? What are you doing in my room?” “I’m terribly sorry, I didn’t realise, I was under the impression…” the nurse began to retreat. Hilda decided it was time to take a hand. “Gwynneth, this is Lesley Green, she will be taking over the nursing duties forthwith.” Matey’s eyes narrowed, she glared at Hilda, her expression a mixture of loathing and pain, then she turned to the new nurse and hissed, “You ratbag!”
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Nicolette on Jan 9th, 2004, 3:06pm Ooh, is Matey going to kick off with the nice nurse? As is Hilda hadn't had enough to deal with. And thankyou to Jem for sending for Andrew. at least someone's got some common sense. Esmeralda, thanks for introducing me to an entirely new experience...being genuinely pleased to see Jem! ;D This is all fantastic. Can't wait for more. |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Lisa_T on Jan 9th, 2004, 5:43pm *wondering if Matey is actually Vikki in disguise..* Hey, Esmeralda's just introduced Lesely, for goodness sake! Psst: are you sure that was
a good idea?!
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Lesley on Jan 9th, 2004, 5:55pm 8ooESMERALDA!!!!8oo I nearly fell off my seat when I reached the end of your post!!! Not sure whether this is such a good idea - but I'm very honoured to be in your story!8oo Oh and, most definitely, more please! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Vikki on Jan 9th, 2004, 7:49pm Nice one Esmeralda!! Wish I could have seen your face Lesley!! (Now you get to experince how we felt in Real CS!!!) And as for you Lisa!! For that comment, you get biffed with a pillow!! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Lesley on Jan 9th, 2004, 8:36pm on 01/09/04 at 19:49:37, Vikki wrote:
LOL!!! I laughed solidly for ten minutes - it was so totally unexpected! I mean at least in Real CS you were all in it from fairly early on - but Emeralda has been writing this for months now!!! (BTW Love the fact that Nicolette didn't know!) Love it - please keep writing Esmeralda! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Carolyn P on Jan 9th, 2004, 9:47pm *chanting until I'm a little horse* *neigh* |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Esmeralda on Jan 9th, 2004, 10:27pm on 01/09/04 at 17:55:56, Lesley wrote:
Well Lesley, did you really
think you could send me skinny dipping in a sewerage plant and get away
with it?
PS If any one else wants a name check I'll be happy to oblige, but you can't appear as yourselves I'm afraid, this is definitely NOT Real CS. |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Carolyn P on Jan 9th, 2004, 10:42pm I think you should surprise people with name checks just dropped in rather than have everyone ask, because everyone will ask. |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by KB on Jan 10th, 2004, 12:14am Yes, Esmeralda, you've opened the door now! *watches as people rush to be included* And that was a great part! I giggled like mad when Lesley arrived! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Susan on Jan 10th, 2004, 1:30am Yay Andrew's back. And Lesley - Esmeralda you are brilliant. |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Kathy_S on Jan 10th, 2004, 2:10am What? Tensions between Lesley & Matey? And to think I’d thought all possible opponents had already squared off.... ;D |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by KB on Jan 10th, 2004, 3:29am Haven't you been paying close enough attention, Kathy? ;) I'm just not sure what Matey is still doing there. I wouldn't have expected her to still be on the school premises. |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Esmeralda on Jan 10th, 2004, 12:34pm Jem just has't got round to sorting her out yet - actually thanks for mentioning it, I was going to draw a veil over the remainder of the particular day (I think that at 24,000 + words it has gone on long enough) but I suppose he ought to tell her what he's going to do before he puts his slippers on and settles down for the night. |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Jennie on Jan 10th, 2004, 5:06pm Esmeralda, I thought that you had given us another lovely long post, I'm so disappointed that it isn't. This is another of my subtle
hints.
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Vikki on Jan 10th, 2004, 5:20pm *sends Jennie a copy of the dictionary definition of subtle, as she seems unfamiliar with it!* ;D |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Nicolette on Jan 10th, 2004, 5:37pm *slaps self on head as she realises who the nurse is* Doh! :-[ embarrased to admit I never did read the whole of Real CS, Lesley, do you have it in its entirety without all the yibbling? And if so, could you send it to me please, I really feel like I've missed out on something big. |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by KB on Jan 10th, 2004, 9:04pm Nicci, I think she already has a link to it. Click on the little house under her avatar. |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Esmeralda on Jan 10th, 2004, 10:08pm You're in for a real treat Nicci, Real CS is brilliant. OK, KB, I am now getting Matey off the premises. With no other warning, Matey
suddenly picked up the nearest object, a half filled cup of coffee, now
stone cold, and hurled it in the direction of the new nurse. Lesley
instinctively jumped to one side, and suffered no injury save for getting
a good soaking from the now less than nectar like liquid. Hilda though,
wasn’t so fortunate, Lesley had been standing in front of her, obscuring
her vision, and the nurse’s evasive action meant that Hilda’s left cheek
took the full brunt of the cup.
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Nicolette on Jan 10th, 2004, 10:20pm I can't believe Matey threw the cup at Hilda! I'd be running from the Chalet as fast as my legs could carry be if I'd done that! And Matey and Jem in a hotel together.... (or is that just my mindset?) ;) |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Esmeralda on Jan 10th, 2004, 10:23pm Nicci! :o How could you think such a thing? Please pick your mind up out of the gutter and give it a good wash. |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Nicolette on Jan 10th, 2004, 10:40pm *blushes* I couldn't really see it happening, but it sure would cause some Tensions! ;) *finds that washing mind causes it to shrink, which can not be good, especially as it was only tiny to start with* ::) |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Lesley on Jan 10th, 2004, 11:56pm Excellent episode Esmeralda! Thank you! ;D *Bet Hilda wishes her new nurse hadn't moved so fast! ;)* |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Lisa_T on Jan 11th, 2004, 1:16am Yes, how do you feel about being responsible for an injury to your favourite character, Lesley? Ooops. How silly of me(!) You've done worse than that to her! ;D ;D |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Esmeralda on Jan 11th, 2004, 2:28am Jem kept his interview with Matey brief and to the point, explaining that there was no future for her at the Chalet School, and that he wished her to leave almost immediately since it was clearly not safe for her to remain on the premises, if she could not restrain herself from throwing objects at innocent victims. Matey tried everything she could think of to make him change his mind, she pleaded, she cried, she tried the attempt at flirtatious behaviour which had so horrified him earlier, and when all that failed she resorted to screaming and swearing, coming out with some expressions that made even Jem blush. He remained unmoved and waited, stern faced, until Matey was either thoroughly exhausted by her tantrum, or came to realise that nothing she could do could alter his mind. As he anticipated, sooner, rather than later, Matey slumped back into her armchair, with a final wail, “It’s not fair.” “No. It isn’t fair that there are four people in the San suffering because of your actions, if there were any real justice in the world, you would be suffering alongside them.” “I don’t feel well, Jem. Jack, last night, he poured all the draught away, and the poppies…” Matey turned head and for the first time Jem noticed the small pile of broken terracotta in the corner of the room. With a small exclamation he walked over to the woman and looked into her eyes, before shaking his head with disbelief and walking out of the room. He retraced his steps to the schools sick quarters where he sought out Isabel and sent her to pack a couple of suitcases for Matey, reasoning that since she already knew most of the story it would do no harm for her to be in at the end of it. There was no sign of Hilda, but the new nurse, freshly changed and with her hair still damp from being washed gave him a cheery wave from the far end of the room. He waved back, satisfied that he had chosen well, and that no-one need have any fears for the quality of nursing at the school in the near future, before he descended the stairs to the office. He begged the use of the telephone from Hilda and made a couple of phone calls before he negotiated for the use of the school’s car for the night, promising faithfully to return it first thing in the morning. “You’re not staying at Freudesheim, then?” Hilda asked, “Having been privy to the second of his calls. “Joey and Jack need a bit of time to themselves, I think. Hilda?” “Yes?” “This is going to sound pretty awful no matter how I put it, but I think it would be better if Joey wasn’t troubled by any of the school’s problems in the next few days. I know you tend to discuss things with her, but I honestly think she’s got enough on her plate at the moment. Jack too come to that. I think, barring any problems back in England, that I shall stay here for a few days at least. There are a few things that I need to sort out at the San, and there is certainly a dire need for another doctor at the moment.” Hilda’s eyes flashed, You’re right Jem, it does sound pretty awful. As if I would burden my friends with my problems at the moment.” “Yes, well,” he faltered uncomfortably as she treated him to her best headmistress gaze, “You are right. I shouldn’t have said anything. I’m sorry.” “You’re forgiven. I’ll admit that I was furious with Joey when I realised that she had called Madge behind my back, but I have to say now that I’m rather pleased she did. You’ve been a great support to me today, Jem.” “Well,” Jem suddenly developed a hitherto undiscovered interest in the patterns on the carpet, “Well. I’d best be off, eh? And I’ll bring the car back in the morning.” |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by KB on Jan 11th, 2004, 6:16am Ooh, is there something between Jem and Hilda that we have so far not been privy to? More wonderful 'tension', Esmeralda. And thank you for taking care of Matey, although that went above and beyond all of my expectations! :o |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Lesley on Jan 11th, 2004, 8:58am Thank you Esmeralda - this just keeps getting better and better! ;D |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Esmeralda on Jan 11th, 2004, 2:58pm No, there's nothing going on between Jem and Hilda - that was another drabble, he was just feeling a bit embarrassed by what Hilda said. And even though he may have been unfaithful to Madge a couple of times, he wouldn't get involved with anyone so close to home, so to speak. The journey to Interlaken
was made in silence, Matey had become sullenly quiet once she realised
that this really was the end of her career at the school, whilst Jem could
think of nothing to say, and had no wish to engage the woman in conversation
anyway.
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Pat on Jan 11th, 2004, 3:01pm Is Carolyn the horse a coincidence, or do we all know her, Esmeralda?!! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by PatMac on Jan 11th, 2004, 3:06pm Another twist to the story! Hooray :D :D |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Esmeralda on Jan 11th, 2004, 3:07pm I suppose that at this point I should insert the standard disclaimer about any similiarities to any person being purely coincidental etc, or, alternatively, I could just direct you to the top of page five8oo |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Pat on Jan 11th, 2004, 3:10pm on 01/11/04 at 15:07:13, Esmeralda wrote:
Ah yes! But surely a little horse is a pony?!! Who else is there in fancy dress I wonder!! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Lisa_T on Jan 11th, 2004, 3:13pm 8oo! Oh, Esmeralda! LOL. That'll teach Carolyn to make spelling mistakes like that and share them blatantly! More please. Soon. Very soon. I think you get the idea! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Esmeralda on Jan 11th, 2004, 4:47pm No more fancy dress I'm afraid - that was just a little bit of light relief, something this story has been somewhat lacking in, I think, and since that one day had accounted for over a quarter of the whole story, it's more than time to skip to the following morning. If Hilary might have hoped
that her friends would be in a more reasonable state of mind the following
morning, but she was to be disapointed. Not only did she find that no -
one else in the dormitory was speaking to her, but she also discovered
that Stella had reclaimed her original spot on the bathing list.
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Lesley on Jan 11th, 2004, 4:54pm Love the little snippet with Carolyn! Has she seen it yet? Like the fact we've picked up another thread in the story - excellent as always, Esmeralda! ;D |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Vikki on Jan 11th, 2004, 7:43pm Esmeralda! Have you been feeding your bunnies on speed this weekend? ;) Thank you for lots of story, and it's great to see Matey getting her uppance comed!! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Esmeralda on Jan 11th, 2004, 7:49pm on 01/11/04 at 19:43:43, Vikki wrote:
*Admits to putting her foot down when driving home on Friday night :P |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by PatMac on Jan 11th, 2004, 8:10pm You fooled me with your horsey diversion! And before anyone else says it "Easy to do!" |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Carolyn P on Jan 11th, 2004, 9:37pm Just read it!! ;D Had me holding on my head as I laughed so that it didn't fall off. BTW, it wasn't a spelling mistake, I did it on purpose! Love this Esmerelda, more, more, more, PLEASE! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Esmeralda on Jan 11th, 2004, 10:07pm *Relieved that Lesley and Carolyn have taken this in the spirit intended. Jem Russell came strolling
through the door as Hilda was shepherding her flock of miscreants to the
Speissasal. He looked at girls curiously, but made no comment.
Hilda paused, “Go and take you’re places, girls quickly,” then having dismissed
them she greeted Jem, “Good morning Dr Russell. Would you care
to join us for Fruhstock?”
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by PatMac on Jan 11th, 2004, 10:12pm Oh, dear! Sounds as though Jack was as tactful as ever! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Lesley on Jan 11th, 2004, 10:28pm Thank you Esmeralda - glad that Jack and Jem are speaking once more. Not sure if Jack and Joey are though! (Seriously impressed with the amount posted on this thread this weekend! ;D) |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by KB on Jan 11th, 2004, 11:17pm *also very impressed* Esmeralda, this is great! I'm so glad we're seeing the school as well as the San! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Susan on Jan 12th, 2004, 11:08am Well done Esmeralda this is brilliant. |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Abi on Jan 12th, 2004, 12:37pm oooh, thank you Esmeralda, this is great (loved the little horse ;D ). You must have been very busy lately!! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Esmeralda on Jan 12th, 2004, 7:57pm He took another sip of coffee, “I had to tell her that I’d let the cat out of the bag regarding that India business, she wants to explain everything herself, to you and Madge. Also, she thinks it will do us good to spend a few days apart, give us time to calm down, and look at things rationally.” “And what about you? What do you think?” “Frankly, I think I’ve been a bloody idiot. Most of the time at least. But….” He shook his head, “Anyway, as you pointed out, I’ve a busy day in front of me. I can’t sit here talking all morning.” He picked up the staff rota, looking up at Jem as he noticed that he had added his own name to the list of doctors on duty. “I’m on hand, it would be a bit of a poor show if I couldn’t justify my existence. Just tell me what you want me to do, and I’ll do it.” “I see you checked on the patients yesterday evening, if you wouldn’t mind doing so again this morning, I’d be grateful. There’s one particular patient that I’d like to see for myself though, in fact, I think I’ll pop in and see her right now.” Con’s condition had visibly improved since the previous night, and she was eager to confirm that she was beginning to feel better, “I don’t feel quite right yet, but I do feel much better than I did yesterday. But how is Mamma? I don’t think she slept very well on that camp bed.” “No, I don’t think she did.” Jack replied non - committally. He and Joey had taken great care not to give Con any hint of the current bad feeling between them, but he had no idea if she had managed to pick up on the atmosphere. If she had, she gave no sign of it, “Poor Mamma. I hope you sent her straight to bed.” “Hmmm. Now what about you?” Somehow he managed to keep the conversation on safer topics for the remainder of his visit. Jack had not been given the opportunity to keep his promise to drive Joey back to the San the previous night. After their talk had degenerated into yet another bitter quarrel, Joey, with a declaration that she didn’t even want to be in the same building as him at that moment, never mind the same car, had driven herself to the San, her own temper thoroughly aroused, so much so that the short journey did not provide her with enough time to calm herself and she had had to sit in the car park for a good fifteen minutes before she felt composed enough to face her daughter. She had been furious when she heard the full story of what had passed between Jack and Eugen, but compared to what followed, when she discovered that Jack had so casually let slip the secret she had kept for all those long years, it seemed, to him, as if she had almost been acting out her anger, rather than feeling it. He had taken note of Jem’s comments, that he was trying to find excuses for his own unreasonable behaviour, and yet, he still could not rid himself of his suspicions. |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Jennie on Jan 12th, 2004, 8:51pm All I have to say about this, Esmeralda, is 'Wow'! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by KB on Jan 12th, 2004, 9:50pm Excellent stuff, Esmeralda. I can't wait to see whether Jack's suspicions are justified or not! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Vikki on Jan 12th, 2004, 9:54pm Thank you Esmeralda!!! More soon please!! :-* |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Carolyn P on Jan 12th, 2004, 10:08pm Well done Esmerelda, and I love the way the other drabbles are being interwoven into this. |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by KB on Jan 12th, 2004, 10:36pm *joins in the chant* |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Lesley on Jan 12th, 2004, 10:53pm Also joining chant - Esmeralda I've run out of superlatives - sorry if I'm repeating myself - this is wonderful - and I want more!!! |
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Title: Re: Tensions ~ Part Seven Post by Nicolette on Today at 12:25am I've loved the last couple of posts Esme, I'm not sure how you're managing to switch from various scenes without getting confused, but you're doing a mighty fine job. Can't wait for the next installment. :) |
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