jls1216

Trying to catch up on here. I am way behind. I really hope we get some news soon about when the next book is coming out. It has been almost a year:(

 

Gideon Cross 69+1=70

Eva Tramell Reyes Cross 69

Victor Reyes 69

Monica Stanton 27-1= 26

Cary Taylor 44

Ireland Vidal 45

Angus McLeod 24

Benjamin Clancy 24

Arnoldo Ricci 28

 

RIP List

 

Nathan Barker RIP Gideon Cross

Corinne Giroux R.I.P 02/07/2013 azmich

Anne Lucas R.I.P. 06/07/2013 Rogue

Tatiana Cherlin RIP 7/7/2013 shazScott1980

Deanna Johnson RIP 7/8/13 Barb55

Brett Kline RIP 7/11/13 Barb55

Terence Lucas RIP 7/12/2013 ShazScott1980 and GiGi too

Sam Yimara RIP 7/12/2013 Rogue

Christopher Vidal jr 7/15/2013 ShazScott1980

Jean Francois Giroux RIP 7/16/13 Barb55

Shelley Graves RIP 7/16/13 - jls1216

Richard Michna RIP 7/17/13 ShazScott1980

Daniel 7/21/12 ShazScott1980

Erik RIP 7/22/2013 Barb55

Magdalene RIP 7/24/2013 Barb55

Richard Stanton RIP 7/25/2013 Barb55

Lacey RIP 7/28/2013 azmich

Christine Fields RIP 7/31/2013 azmich

Michael Waters RIP 8/2/13 Barb55

Christopher Vidal Sr RIP 8/4/2013 Barb55

Walter Leaman RIP 8/6/2013 Barb55

Parker Smith RIP 8/17/2013 Barb55

Megumi RIP 8/21/2013 ShazScott1980

Dr Peterson RIP 8/22/2013 ShazScott1980

Scott (Gideon assistant) 08/23/2013 RIP Barb55

Shawna Ellison RIP 08/26/2013 Barb55

Elizabeth Cross Vidal 08/29/2013 ShazScott1980

Steven Ellison RIP 8/30/2013 Barb55

Mark Garrity RIP 9/4/2013 SharonM745

Martin Stanton RIP 9/6/2013 SharonM745

Dr. Travis RIP 9/9/2013 Sheens263

Trey RIP 9/13/2013 ShazScott1980

 

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Thank you!

Sylvia

Thanks Sylvia for the information. Hope you are feeling better!

I think something has happened to Megumi also but I do not think that Michael is Chris Vidal Jr.

 

 

I think something has happened to Megumi also but I do not think that Michael is Chris Vidal Jr.

I agree. i think that Michael is abusive. 

Gideon Cross 57

Eva Tramell Reyes Cross 57

Victor Reyes 57

Monica Stanton 45-1=44

Cary Taylor 49

Ireland Vidal 47

Angus McLeod 38

Benjamin Clancy 34

Arnoldo Ricci 16+1=17

RIP List

Nathan Barker RIP Gideon Cross

Corinne Giroux R.I.P 02/07/2013 azmich

Anne Lucas R.I.P. 06/07/2013 Rogue

Tatiana Cherlin RIP 7/7/2013 shazScott1980

Deanna Johnson RIP 7/8/13 Barb55

Brett Kline RIP 7/11/13 Barb55

Terence Lucas RIP 7/12/2013 ShazScott1980 and GiGi too

Sam Yimara RIP 7/12/2013 Rogue

Christopher Vidal jr 7/15/2013 ShazScott1980

Jean Francois Giroux RIP 7/16/13 Barb55

Shelley Graves RIP 7/16/13 - jls1216

Richard Michna RIP 7/17/13 ShazScott1980

Daniel 7/21/12 ShazScott1980

Erik RIP 7/22/2013 Barb55

Magdalene RIP 7/24/2013 Barb55

Richard Stanton RIP 7/25/2013 Barb55

Lacey RIP 7/28/2013 azmich

Christine Fields RIP 7/31/2013 azmich

Michael Waters RIP 8/2/13 Barb55

Christopher Vidal Sr RIP 8/4/2013 Barb55

Walter Leaman RIP 8/6/2013 Barb55

Parker Smith RIP 8/17/2013 Barb55

Megumi RIP 8/21/2013 ShazScott1980

Dr Peterson RIP 8/22/2013 ShazScott1980

Scott (Gideon assistant) 08/23/2013 RIP Barb55

Shawna Ellison RIP 08/26/2013 Barb55

Elizabeth Cross Vidal 08/29/2013 ShazScott1980

Steven Ellison RIP 8/30/2013 Barb55

Mark Garrity RIP 9/4/2013 SharonM745

Martin Stanton RIP 9/6/2013 SharonM745

Dr. Travis RIP 9/9/2013 Sheens263

Trey RIP 9/13/2013 ShazScott1980

I see a lot of us are coming back to the forum

I have a feeling that Liz is going to love Eva in the end because she works so hard to heal her son and in so doing, heals some of the family's pain.

I agree

What does everyone think about this scenario??? Cary & Eva go to California...Gideon follows (or goes with them). Eva & Cary meet with Dr. Travis & have great sessions. Later that evening or later that weekend Eva goes on & on about how great it was to talk to Dr. Travis & wishes she was closer to him so they could talk more frequently face to face. Gideon pays Dr. Travis to come to New York for a few weeks on the premise to complete more therapy with Eva (& maybe Cary). Gideon decides to have a session with said Doctor as well & this is where the ball starts rolling. Travis gets Gideon to open up a bit & things take off from there. Eva has said that Dr. Travis has a no bull-s**t rule & this type of therapy would be tough on Gideon but then again he might just blurt things out. Any thoughts everyone?

 

 

What does everyone think about this scenario??? Cary & Eva go to California...Gideon follows (or goes with them). Eva & Cary meet with Dr. Travis & have great sessions. Later that evening or later that weekend Eva goes on & on about how great it was to talk to Dr. Travis & wishes she was closer to him so they could talk more frequently face to face. Gideon pays Dr. Travis to come to New York for a few weeks on the premise to complete more therapy with Eva (& maybe Cary). Gideon decides to have a session with said Doctor as well & this is where the ball starts rolling. Travis gets Gideon to open up a bit & things take off from there. Eva has said that Dr. Travis has a no bull-s**t rule & this type of therapy would be tough on Gideon but then again he might just blurt things out. Any thoughts everyone?

Gideon has a hard time opening up to therapists. I think he will stick with the one he already has.

I also think some of the anger is because Hugh abused Christopher but I don't think it was while Gideon was still at home.  Abusers rarely change their preference and if Hugh likes pre-teen/teen boys he wouldn't be interested in Chris jr. until he reached that age.  My guess is he blames Gideon for leaving.

 

We talked about the ring before and I'm not sure what the story is.  I think Liz was hoping for Corrine as a daughter in law but I'm wondering if Gideon had the ring for a long time.  We will see.

Liz originally liked Eva. It wasn't till after Eva accused her that she became frosty towards her. I think the only reason Liz would like Corrine is because Corrine is clueless and just plays the part.

Thanks girls, I was just getting frustrated with people asking the same things over and over again

 

We have been there done it and lived to tell the tale.

 

Just for you girlies - here's Henry 

 

 

 

Thanks girls, I was just getting frustrated with people asking the same things over and over again

 

We have been there done it and lived to tell the tale.

 

Just for you girlies - here's Henry 

 

I am sweating.....

I agree I would like to know also why Chris Sr did not adopt Gideon and change his name. I think it must have had to do with Lizzy because she seems to call all the shots...

 

 

I agree I would like to know also why Chris Sr did not adopt Gideon and change his name. I think it must have had to do with Lizzy because she seems to call all the shots...

I think Lizzie wanted Gideon to keep the Cross name so that she always had a part of her first husband. She is selfish like that.

Can I just say, this is a book you are talking about. Made up characters, and story by an exceptional author.

Everyone is entitled to their opinions and theories. It is not meant to be taken seriously.

Recent postings seem to have got a bit out of hand.

I thought it was for adults these pages?

Come on ladies get a grip!

This use to be a fun page, not so much these days unfortunately.

Well put Julie

Good evening,

 

Let me begin by saying that I do not mean to offend anyone and this is my opinion only. We come up with all kinds of theories and anything can happen. (No one expected the Russian mafia twist or the bracelet alibi.)  In no way do I mean to disparage anyone’s opinion by stating mine. 

 

I have to address this theory.

 

I did a paper for school on sexual abuse and have a lot of research.  One of the reasons so many men do not come forward and report and deal with their abuse is for this reason.  There are a large number of people who think men who are abused will abuse in the future.  That is just not true.  The reverse is rarely considered.  By that I mean women are rarely labeled as potential abusers because they were abused.  Men fear that admitting abuse will make people look at them differently and people will constantly be waiting for them to abuse another child.

 

There are more than 138 million men in the U.S  As Sylvia documented in her book one in 6 boys are abused that would mean approximately 23 million men are potential abusers.  What a shame that as a society we continue to abuse these men by continuing to posit this theory.  It is true that many abusers were abused but the majority of abused boys do not abuse others. Sylvia said she did a lot of research for this book and she would know this myth is false.  It is documented in all the major psychology magazines.

 

Regarding the Crossfire series and Gideon Cross in particular, I would never recommend these books in the future if Sylvia made the decision to have Gideon be an abusive murderer.  It doesn’t fit with the person in my mind. 

 

There are many reasons why Christopher doesn’t like Gideon, jealousy being the first one that comes to my mind.  I know families where siblings have issues with one or another and I don’t know any who abused the other.  I firmly believe that Christopher is angry with himself because he saw the abuse and didn’t confirm Gideon’s accusations. 

 

Another reason could be he blames Gideon because Hugh turned to Christopher after Gideon left.  Abusers have a type and if Gideon left home in 5 or 6 years then Christopher would be Hugh’s type.  How could Christopher report his abuse when he denied that Hugh was an abuser? 

 

I won’t even consider this scenario until I read it.

Well said. And i agree that would totally go against the person we have known Gideon to be.

It is funny you said this because several people I talked to feel the same way. 

 

As I read through it again I'm wondering if Gideon is closing himself off, like going to California and not telling Eva, and she called him on it.  Maybe the confrontation is at Dr. Petersen's office and Gideon does a duck and hide maneuver resulting in Eva telling him something like "It is time for you to talk."  You know Gideon is going to fight her until she brings him through to the other side. He won't give her up but it is probably a difficult journey with terrible nightmares and confrontations.

I agree with you. The journey is going to be difficult but i think they will go on it together. With many heated arguments and lots of sex.

Good morning everyone I have just read the responses to my Victor and Monica subplot.

Her first husband was content with just Nathan and Eva. We do not know much about the second husband except he gambled a lot. Monica has been described as a "trophy wife" for Stanton which can often be "arm candy". Also Stanton is much older and there is no information about his life before Monica but he does not seem to have any children. Just a thought, maybe he is gay.

Once Eva marries Gideon, Monica will not have to worry about money for Eva or herself.

I think Monica and Victory with a second child after their second meeting in twenty-five years is too delicious not to think about. In other words a second chance for Eva's parents is the second ultimate happy ending in this series and very romantic.

Fellow Crossfire fans, have fun with my thoughts!

PS

Stanton hiding that he is gay would not be unheard of for a man of his generation and social position.

 

 

Good morning everyone I have just read the responses to my Victor and Monica subplot.

Her first husband was content with just Nathan and Eva. We do not know much about the second husband except he gambled a lot. Monica has been described as a "trophy wife" for Stanton which can often be "arm candy". Also Stanton is much older and there is no information about his life before Monica but he does not seem to have any children. Just a thought, maybe he is gay.

Once Eva marries Gideon, Monica will not have to worry about money for Eva or herself.

I think Monica and Victory with a second child after their second meeting in twenty-five years is too delicious not to think about. In other words a second chance for Eva's parents is the second ultimate happy ending in this series and very romantic.

Fellow Crossfire fans, have fun with my thoughts!

PS

Stanton hiding that he is gay would not be unheard of for a man of his generation and social position.

I think Monica being pregnant again would be disastrous. i think that Victor needs to move on, once and for all.

Is this a quote from the book. I just want them to have some peace.

But, I mean, come on. Yes, Gideon wasn't nice to her, rude really. What did she think was going to happen when you go home...not even his home..his hotel room, w/ someone you JUST MET. ....He says he didn't think he even spoke a dozen words to her. Maybe she's not used to being turned down/away. So it really bruised her ego. I just hope she gets over it and doesn't bother them anymore. She's at least getting something out of it now w/ the wedding exclusives.  It's not like Gideon told anyone about them, or that they work together and have to see each other. Just saying lol.

 

 

Can't wait for some info! Snippets! First chapter! Something   Maybe if they're going al lout...St. Patrick's is beautiful. I was originally thinking The Plaza for their reception at night....it's been renovated in the last few years. But maybe Gideon has a place. I forget which place Monica mentioned to Eva for June...but that's not going to happen lol. Autumn weddings are beautiful! Can't wait to read the descriptions!

Deanna just needs to get over it. Yea he acted like an Arse, but she agreed to back to his hotel. She didn't know he at all and has nobody to blame but herself for feeling used.

Well Gigi you certainly make a good point and I'm wondering why a brilliant businessman such as Gideon would give in to blackmail demands; we know he didn't even cave to Nathan Barker!! Maybe there is more to the story, maybe Gideon has a surprise for those parasites!! You never know how Sylvia will write it but I can't wait to find out. .

I don't think she blackmailed Gideon. She gave him a heads up on the sex tape because he apologized to her last time he saw her. He offered her exclusive rights to their wedding to keep her from reporting the sex tape.

Gideon Cross 52

Eva Tramell Reyes Cross 52+1=53

Victor Reyes 52

Monica Stanton 38

Cary Taylor 44

Ireland Vidal 47

Angus McLeod 48

Benjamin Clancy 38

Arnoldo Ricci 30-1=29

RIP List

Nathan Barker RIP Gideon Cross

Corinne Giroux R.I.P 02/07/2013 azmich

Anne Lucas R.I.P. 06/07/2013 Rogue

Tatiana Cherlin RIP 7/7/2013 shazScott1980

Deanna Johnson RIP 7/8/13 Barb55

Brett Kline RIP 7/11/13 Barb55

Terence Lucas RIP 7/12/2013 ShazScott1980 and GiGi too

Sam Yimara RIP 7/12/2013 Rogue

Christopher Vidal jr 7/15/2013 ShazScott1980

Jean Francois Giroux RIP 7/16/13 Barb55

Shelley Graves RIP 7/16/13 - jls1216

Richard Michna RIP 7/17/13 ShazScott1980

Daniel 7/21/12 ShazScott1980

Erik RIP 7/22/2013 Barb55

Magdalene RIP 7/24/2013 Barb55

Richard Stanton RIP 7/25/2013 Barb55

Lacey RIP 7/28/2013 azmich

Christine Fields RIP 7/31/2013 azmich

Michael Waters RIP 8/2/13 Barb55

Christopher Vidal Sr RIP 8/4/2013 Barb55

Walter Leaman RIP 8/6/2013 Barb55

Parker Smith RIP 8/17/2013 Barb55

Megumi RIP 8/21/2013 ShazScott1980

Dr Peterson RIP 8/22/2013 ShazScott1980

Scott (Gideon assistant) 08/23/2013 RIP Barb55

Shawna Ellison RIP 08/26/2013 Barb55

Elizabeth Cross Vidal 08/29/2013 ShazScott1980

Steven Ellison RIP 8/30/2013 Barb55

Mark Garrity RIP 9/4/2013 SharonM745

Martin Stanton RIP 9/6/2013 SharonM745

Dr. Travis RIP 9/9/2013 Sheens263

Trey RIP 9/13/2013 ShazScott1980

Interesting but I see the New York wedding differently.  I think the wedding in the Caribbean is Gideon & Eva's wedding the NY wedding is for Monica.  I don't think they care what Monica wants to do as long as she gets it together in a hurry.

 

Gideon can handle Monica and no one knows about the little "love nest" next door to Eva.  There is no way that Gideon will be far away.

I agree. The wedding in NYC is all for show.

Here's a thought... Don't you think Gideon would already have had Tatiana investigated since she is connected to Eva through Cary?

I agree.

Gideon Cross 51+1=52

Eva Tramell Reyes Cross 51

Victor Reyes 51

Monica Stanton 32

Cary Taylor 43

Ireland Vidal 45

Angus McLeod 48

Benjamin Clancy 38

Arnoldo Ricci 36

Trey 4-1=3

RIP List

Nathan Barker RIP Gideon Cross

Corinne Giroux R.I.P 02/07/2013 azmich

Anne Lucas R.I.P. 06/07/2013 Rogue

Tatiana Cherlin RIP 7/7/2013 shazScott1980

Deanna Johnson RIP 7/8/13 Barb55

Brett Kline RIP 7/11/13 Barb55

Terence Lucas RIP 7/12/2013 ShazScott1980 and GiGi too

Sam Yimara RIP 7/12/2013 Rogue

Christopher Vidal jr 7/15/2013 ShazScott1980

Jean Francois Giroux RIP 7/16/13 Barb55

Shelley Graves RIP 7/16/13 - jls1216

Richard Michna RIP 7/17/13 ShazScott1980

Daniel 7/21/12 ShazScott1980

Erik RIP 7/22/2013 Barb55

Magdalene RIP 7/24/2013 Barb55

Richard Stanton RIP 7/25/2013 Barb55

Lacey RIP 7/28/2013 azmich

Christine Fields RIP 7/31/2013 azmich

Michael Waters RIP 8/2/13 Barb55

Christopher Vidal Sr RIP 8/4/2013 Barb55

Walter Leaman RIP 8/6/2013 Barb55

Parker Smith RIP 8/17/2013 Barb55

Megumi RIP 8/21/2013 ShazScott1980

Dr Peterson RIP 8/22/2013 ShazScott1980

Scott (Gideon assistant) 08/23/2013 RIP Barb55

Shawna Ellison RIP 08/26/2013 Barb55

Elizabeth Cross Vidal 08/29/2013 ShazScott1980

Steven Ellison RIP 8/30/2013 Barb55

Mark Garrity RIP 9/4/2013 SharonM745

Martin Stanton RIP 9/6/2013 SharonM745

Dr. Travis RIP 9/9/2013 Sheens263

I think that this Russian mafia it has something to do with Corrine! And I also think that she is the one that finish killing Nathan! I think that Gideon bust him up real good but after seeing him he left and though that he left him for dead. I think Corrine finish him up because Nathan Raped her that day that Eva thought that she saw Gideon and that they had sex.  

I don't think Corrine had anything to do with that. Plus, i think that Nathan was only focused on getting Eva not other women.

When we get the definite publication date I think we should start the chapter a day reread project to boost our spirits what duz everyone think??

 

 

When we get the definite publication date I think we should start the chapter a day reread project to boost our spirits what duz everyone think??

Sounds like a plan.

 

Gideon Cross 50+1=51

Eva Tramell Reyes Cross 50

Victor Reyes 50

Monica Stanton 29

Cary Taylor 43

Ireland Vidal 43+1=44

Angus McLeod 48

Benjamin Clancy 39

Arnoldo Ricci 38

Trey 7

 

 

 

 

 

RIP List

 

Nathan Barker RIP Gideon Cross

Corinne Giroux R.I.P 02/07/2013 azmich

Anne Lucas R.I.P. 06/07/2013 Rogue

Tatiana Cherlin RIP 7/7/2013 shazScott1980

Deanna Johnson RIP 7/8/13 Barb55

Brett Kline RIP 7/11/13 Barb55

Terence Lucas RIP 7/12/2013 ShazScott1980 and GiGi too

Sam Yimara RIP 7/12/2013 Rogue

Christopher Vidal jr 7/15/2013 ShazScott1980

Jean Francois Giroux RIP 7/16/13 Barb55

Shelley Graves RIP 7/16/13 - jls1216

Richard Michna RIP 7/17/13 ShazScott1980

Daniel 7/21/12 ShazScott1980

Erik RIP 7/22/2013 Barb55

Magdalene RIP 7/24/2013 Barb55

Richard Stanton RIP 7/25/2013 Barb55

Lacey RIP 7/28/2013 azmich

Christine Fields RIP 7/31/2013 azmich

Michael Waters RIP 8/2/13 Barb55

Christopher Vidal Sr RIP 8/4/2013 Barb55

Walter Leaman RIP 8/6/2013 Barb55

Parker Smith RIP 8/17/2013 Barb55

Megumi RIP 8/21/2013 ShazScott1980

Dr Peterson RIP 8/22/2013 ShazScott1980

Scott (Gideon assistant) 08/23/2013 RIP Barb55

Shawna Ellison RIP 08/26/2013 Barb55

Elizabeth Cross Vidal 08/29/2013 ShazScott1980

Steven Ellison RIP 8/30/2013 Barb55

Mark Garrity RIP 9/4/2013 SharonM745

Martin Stanton RIP 9/6/2013 SharonM745 

Dr. Travis RIP 9/9/2013 Sheens263

 

Wooo Hooo, finally

 

 

 

 

Gideon Cross 51

Eva Tramell Reyes Cross 50+1=51

Victor Reyes 50

Monica Stanton 29

Cary Taylor 43

Ireland Vidal 43+1=44

Angus McLeod 48

Benjamin Clancy 39

Arnoldo Ricci 38

Trey 7-1=6

 

 

 

 

 

RIP List

 

Nathan Barker RIP Gideon Cross

Corinne Giroux R.I.P 02/07/2013 azmich

Anne Lucas R.I.P. 06/07/2013 Rogue

Tatiana Cherlin RIP 7/7/2013 shazScott1980

Deanna Johnson RIP 7/8/13 Barb55

Brett Kline RIP 7/11/13 Barb55

Terence Lucas RIP 7/12/2013 ShazScott1980 and GiGi too

Sam Yimara RIP 7/12/2013 Rogue

Christopher Vidal jr 7/15/2013 ShazScott1980

Jean Francois Giroux RIP 7/16/13 Barb55

Shelley Graves RIP 7/16/13 - jls1216

Richard Michna RIP 7/17/13 ShazScott1980

Daniel 7/21/12 ShazScott1980

Erik RIP 7/22/2013 Barb55

Magdalene RIP 7/24/2013 Barb55

Richard Stanton RIP 7/25/2013 Barb55

Lacey RIP 7/28/2013 azmich

Christine Fields RIP 7/31/2013 azmich

Michael Waters RIP 8/2/13 Barb55

Christopher Vidal Sr RIP 8/4/2013 Barb55

Walter Leaman RIP 8/6/2013 Barb55

Parker Smith RIP 8/17/2013 Barb55

Megumi RIP 8/21/2013 ShazScott1980

Dr Peterson RIP 8/22/2013 ShazScott1980

Scott (Gideon assistant) 08/23/2013 RIP Barb55

Shawna Ellison RIP 08/26/2013 Barb55

Elizabeth Cross Vidal 08/29/2013 ShazScott1980

Steven Ellison RIP 8/30/2013 Barb55

Mark Garrity RIP 9/4/2013 SharonM745

Martin Stanton RIP 9/6/2013 SharonM745 

Dr. Travis RIP 9/9/2013 Sheens263

 

Wooo Hooo, finally