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Title: I Promise Post by Ray on Sep 1st, 2003, 1:25pm Not knowing any better as to where to post this, I'm posting it here. It's not a drabble really, though -- just a very short story, inspired by some of the other threads on here. I Promise Helen Graves gently laid the baby in the distraught father's arms. "She needs you," she said gently. "Don't give up on her -- or yourself." "I won't," he answered, his voice thick with unshed tears. "I promised her mother I wouldn't. But it's hard. So hard...she's all I have left." Helen stood for a moment, regarding the man she'd come to know as a colleague and a friend, and the babe lying quietly in his arms. The babe was the image of her mother -- the person missing from this scene, taken by something well beyond anyone's control. It had been a freak accident. They had been on their way here -- to the sanatorium -- so that the birth could be fully supervised. It had not been an easy pregnancy and the doctors wished to be sure both mother and baby were fine. Within sight of the gates to the san, what had seemed like a good idea turned into a living nightmare. One of the pine trees that lined one side of the road had toppled, brought down by the weight of snow. He had seen it falling towards him and did his best to miss it, but in the ice and snow, he had found the car skidding and spinning helplessly, and in a cruel twist of fate, it was the passenger side of the car that slammed into the tree. So close to the san, help was not long in coming, but it was not fast enough. Not to save the babe's mother. She had died in his arms, even as the doctors had rushed to save the baby she carried. It had been a long week since then. At first, no-one rated the child's chances, but she was stubborn and strong willed, and she had clung to life and gained health that she was now ready to be borne home, by her father, who had not so much as left her side in that week. "What will you call her?" Helen asked. There was a long pause. The man looked down at the child in his arms. So small, so weak and yet so much like her mother. "Mary. Mary Helena," he finally answered, looking up for a moment. "After her mother." Helen nodded. "It's a good name," she murmured softly. And with that she left the little family alone. He heard her leave, but his attention was for the baby. "I promise you," he murmured softly, even knowing that the child was asleep and wouldn't hear him, "that one day, I will tell you all about your mother, and how I knew that I loved her from the first moment I met her, even though we were both kids, and I promise you -- as I promised her -- that I will love you as much as I can for as long as I'm able. I know it will be hard, but we're going to be all right." He dropped a tender kiss on her forehead. "We will be all right, Mary Helena Entwistle -- I promise." |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Rachel on Sep 1st, 2003, 1:28pm *chokes* Ok, maybe Reg isn't all bad after all... Rachel ~ off to find a hanky |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Ally on Sep 1st, 2003, 1:31pm :'( That's so sad, I hope there's more, I need a hanky too. |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Marianne on Sep 1st, 2003, 1:32pm and people say I have a predeliction for tradgedy! - Honestly though, its brilliant. |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Jennie on Sep 1st, 2003, 1:32pm Jennie sobs in a heart-broken way :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( then says, 'MORE< PLEASE' |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Rachel on Sep 1st, 2003, 1:34pm It is a little concerning really that ALL of us seem so quick to kill off any and all members of the Maynard clan. (And I include myself since I killed Len too ;D) Maybe it's purely because we all know these characters so well we are able to write about them in depth and with feeling? Or maybe we are all closet homicidal plot bunnie fiends! Rachel ~ knows which category she falls in |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Ray on Sep 1st, 2003, 1:41pm I think I drop into the category of knowing the characters well enough to write about them in depth - I certainly don't *like* going around killing people off ;) As for more... Well I do have a few ideas for a continuation, but I need to think them through first (to say nothing of get a few other projects done first). Thank you for the feedback though :) Ray *pleased to be able to redeem Reg even just a little* |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by PatW on Sep 1st, 2003, 1:47pm That's lovely. What a change to see Reg in a good light!! :) :) :) |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Kirsty on Sep 1st, 2003, 2:12pm Just what I needed! I've been feeling sooky all day, and this just topped it off :'( I needed a good cry, and this supplied it. |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Vikki on Sep 1st, 2003, 4:19pm *Vikki goes off to find a very large box of tissues* :'( :'( :'( :'( |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Chloe on Sep 1st, 2003, 4:40pm *asks Vikki for a tissue as her hanky has seen better days* |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Vikki on Sep 1st, 2003, 4:51pm *offers the box to Chloe* ;) |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Lesley on Sep 1st, 2003, 5:08pm "Wonders where Miss Annersley is cos Lesley needs a clean white hanky!" |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Vikki on Sep 1st, 2003, 5:11pm *offers Lesley one of her tissues* |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Emily the Strange on Sep 1st, 2003, 5:12pm Oh Ray! Thank you for writing Reg like that! Usually even when he's a goodie, he's horrible, but that was just lovely! |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by ElKel on Sep 1st, 2003, 5:14pm Well, you lot are a right crowd of spineless jellyfish and no mistake ;D Although I would normally be in the SSOR, on this occasion I can't help but like the portrayal of Reg, he's so Jack-like. . . Elaine *ducks and runs from all the Jack fans who are coming after her with big sticks <g>* |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Lesley on Sep 1st, 2003, 5:22pm on 09/01/03 at 17:11:18, Vikki wrote:
"Thanks Vikki, sniff!" |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Ray on Sep 1st, 2003, 5:23pm Thanks again (there's a box of tissues attached to this post for anyone who needs it, in case Vikki's run out!). Reg has always struck me as a character who never quite got a fair go. And then there are all you people who want him to die horrible and painful deaths - I just HAD to give him his own story ;) Ray *setting down the tissues* |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Rachel on Sep 1st, 2003, 6:14pm on 09/01/03 at 17:23:13, Ray wrote:
Does that mean you are going to write him a proper story? Full of his battlling Joey Maynard who thinks she should bring up Len's daughter, and tries to taken the baby away from him after saying he isn't a suitable person to have charge of a little girl by himself? The trauma he has while trying to decide if Joey and Jack would be better able to bring up his child? His uncertainties, and his deep grief for his beloved wife? Aaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhh - whose plot bunnie is this attacking my ankles?! Rachel ~ pondering on how to give Reg a decent storyline |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Ray on Sep 1st, 2003, 6:40pm Well, something along those lines. Although I think Reg and Joey will be on rather better terms than that... Ray *joins her name compatriot in screaming over the bunnies* |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Chloe on Sep 1st, 2003, 7:11pm yey more to come then, i can't wait |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Rachel on Sep 1st, 2003, 7:20pm on 09/01/03 at 18:40:53, Ray wrote:
Oh maybe eventually they could be on good terms, but I rather think Joey would be so devastated by the loss of her daughter that she could easily see it as helping Reg to take his daughter and bring her up. After all, Joey is the one with years of experience (of handing the children over to Anna and Rosli if nothing else ;) ) and she could really think Reg is too grief stricken, and a man to boot, to be able to bring up little Mary Helena. Rachel ~ hoping Ray hurried up and writes more so this plot bunnie will vanish with a satisfying "splat" sound :D |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Ray on Sep 1st, 2003, 7:24pm You'll be pleased to know that I have the first chapter more or less mapped out and mostly written so it'll be going up a little later this evening. For anyone wondering, no I haven't forgotten Margot Takes a Stand. Just be forewarned, I'm now juggling two CS stories with my non-CS stuff so updates are liable to be sporadic! Ray *off to put the finishing touches on chapter 1* |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Rachel on Sep 1st, 2003, 7:39pm *sits in chair grinning evilly and leads the chants of "more, more, more, more, more" Rachel ~ wanting MORE in case you hadn't noticed ;D |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Ray on Sep 1st, 2003, 9:25pm Rather than post the continuation here, it's in its own thread, called Promises Kept. Happy reading (and I promise it's happier than this!) Ray *off to put the finishing touches to the post* |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Julie on Sep 1st, 2003, 11:32pm thank you for this Ray :) Reg was spoilt for me by CGGU so this just what's needed *Julie makes a note to buy tissues in the morning* |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by KB on Sep 2nd, 2003, 12:01am on 09/01/03 at 18:14:10, Rachel wrote:
Oh, sorry, that's mine. Come along, Rupert, I need you to help me with "Peace". Aw, look, Rachel, he likes you! |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Rachel on Sep 2nd, 2003, 12:06am *mutters rude comments about certain prefects getting away with anything* Bet if it was my plot bunny rampaging round the drabbles, I would be getting a serious talking to! Rachel ~ off to find a Sanity Cow to introduce to the rest of the drabblers |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Lesley on Sep 2nd, 2003, 12:31am [quote author=Rachel link=board=drabble;num=1062419157;start=15#27 date=09/02/03 at 00:06:44 Rachel ~ off to find a Sanity Cow to introduce to the rest of the drabblers[/quote] Sorry, last I heard they were all out to lunch! |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by KB on Sep 2nd, 2003, 8:26am on 09/02/03 at 00:06:44, Rachel wrote:
*sweetly* Oh, yes, dear, but you see, as Head Girl, and also as a distant relative of a certain family (or else how would I have got to be Head Girl?) I can get away with a lot. |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by PatW on Sep 2nd, 2003, 8:52am [quote author=KB link=board=drabble;num=1062419157;start=15#29 date=09/02/03 at 08:26:37] *sweetly* Oh, yes, dear, but you see, as Head Girl, and also as a distant relative of a certain family (or else how would I have got to be Head Girl?) I can get away with a lot. [/quote As Head Girl you should be setting us all a good example. Remember Marilyn Evans!!!!!! :P :P :P :P :P |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Lesley on Sep 2nd, 2003, 6:25pm "Society for the Supression of KB anyone?" |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Rachel on Sep 2nd, 2003, 6:28pm *Pays her money and happily accepts a badge to join the new society* Rachel ~ loves "Brucie" really. (Snigger! Bruce Forsyth just wont stay away now! Sorry KB!) |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by KB on Sep 2nd, 2003, 10:34pm Oh, I can cope. I've had worse nicknames. Punky Brewster, anyone? |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Ray on Sep 2nd, 2003, 10:37pm I'd say I wish I could remember that show properly - but I have a feeling my memory is being kind to me over it... Ray *slightly surprised she can't remember it seeing as how much other useless **** she does remember* |
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Title: Re: I Promise Post by Emma_N on Sep 2nd, 2003, 10:43pm When I was at school the Head Girl always got away with everything... ;) |
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