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That's a perfect name. I didn't have any good ones in mind - just trying to think of something simple and stark like ice or blue or silk or something. Cranberry and Crossfire sounds delish! Maybe you can go work with Eva at Waters Field and Leaman!

Just lovely, Sheens!

What really seems strange to me is how so many people were angered by the extra books being planned. I love getting deeper into the different people and seeing the development of their characters and the webs of connection. To me one of the hallmarks of the best novels and movies, is they have engaging secondary characters and back stories. And I look forward to learning their stories and I want to see good things happening in their lives. Think of all the vivid "extras" SD has created: Mark, Steve, Shawna, Martin, Angus, Clancy , Megumi, Cary, Trey, Victor, Ireland, and some of the more problematic like, Monica, Elizabeth, Brett, Magdalena, and of course the bad guys we dislike so intensely. Even Daniel at the gym has a lively spark to him. What's the big rush?

Perfectly expressed!

This is a pretty minor comment, but if I were Mark and Eva I think I would would try to get the folks at CI to re-brand their vodka. There's something about the name "Kingsman" that sounds kind of "downmarket" to me. Maybe that's just me. Also it's getting a little scary that there's nothing too trivial for me to start getting worked up about in these books. . Maybe I need a vacation from them - but then there would be withdrawal pains I'm sure. :(

. I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree. Wish we could get it settled sooner than the fall.

Got to get some work done. Anyone willing to volunteer a question instead of me?

Brooklyn

There were two things

What's in the envelope Brett leaves for Eva?

Lyle

Gigi and Gabri- On p 299 in RIY EV says Christopher is her son, he was there, and he swore nothing happened. But I think Gideon also refers to it somewhere else. Hope this helps.

Okay here comes my tape scenario and then I'll sit back and wait hopefully for the great reveal this fall (Please Sylvia don't make us wait until #5) Sam was spurned by the professionals hired by Vidal Records. (Remember Eva refers rather scathingly to him as "the band's wannabe videographer). They're not interested in his collection of backstage exploits or possibly getting involved with legal issues. They use professional actors and take their time to do a romantic and sexy video. Brett may or may not know about Sam's collection but I think he would have blown any of Sam's suggestions off not expecting him to take it any further. With a major chip on his shoulder, Sam decides to approach Christopher in his capacity as Vidal Records head. He might have either wanted to sell it knowing it could be good publicity for VR, or blackmail VR into suppressing it because it would spoil the other one. Chris turns him down, but steers him to other places that would be interested. Chris saw an opportunity for profitable notoriety in the situation and also jumped the chance of stabbing Gideon in the back. Win win opportunity. He contacts Deanna knowing she's also after Gideon. Deanna gets on the story, now knowing something about Gideon's feelings for Eva and how it would hurt him However, when Gideon, prompted by Eva, apologizes to Deanna for his behavior, she softens towards him, (how could she not?) and tries to please him by letting him know what's in store about the tape. So there's my plot. Hope I don't end up at the crow table!

I'm so glad you answered, Julie. It was driving me crazy. I thought it was something like her independence. Great question.

The way I've read or heard that word used in UK situations was not so much in the anatomical sense Gideon uses it, but more like guys calling each other that like "come on you stupid c**ts, let's get on with it!" Sort of like here slapping your buddies and calling them as*sholes or jerks. Hope I'm not going on too much about this - I very interested in slang and idiom. And a raging Anglophile.

You are so good!!!

You're right about that, but that wasn't what I was thinking of. It wasn't a who, but a what. Want another try? I've got to go out to a breakfast, so I'll get back to this a bit later. It's physical.

The bar of soap wasn't my idea, but never mind -Gideon and soap makes for a nice fantasy. Re language, I had more trouble with Gideon's use of c**t than anything else. But coming from G I got used to it quickly. I'm aware there was a pun in that last sentence, but it would be beneath me to mention it. I understand from the British publications and novels I read that the c word does not have the same level of shock value as it does in the US. It tops the list here.

What do Cary and Dr. Lucas have in common?

I guess no one wanted to come out to play, Julie. Adrianna- but I had to look it up. Too bad because I thought of a really good one. :(

I seem to be assuming the Defender of Brett role - which is funny because he's not my type at all. Here we go: I don't think he was responsible for the tape. I think the line is either Sam-CV-Deanna or Sam-Deanna-CV. I think he's honestly convinced himself that he's in love with Eva. And for what ever reasons, and I know there are excuses because of prior history, he is being jerked around by Eva. The messages and signals she has been giving him are mixed, to say the least. As for his filthy mouth, I'm not sure that wishing he could be inside Eva again and reminding her of some enjoyable sexual encounters, is that out of line. As far as he remembers Eva really enjoyed what they did and that probably included sex talk. And she certainly enjoys blunt and "dirty" talk with Gideon. Did Brett walk up to Eva, without even knowing her, mind you, and say, "Are you sleeping with anyone at the moment? I want to fu ck you and I'd like to know if there's anyone in the way." And "I don't want to date you, but I've got a whole lots of ways I can make you come." If anyone was in needed a bar of soap... But if I had Gideon and a bar of soap - that's not what I'd be doing. Sigh... I think we should give poor Brett a break. He's lost Eva and all he has left to comfort him is rock stardom, hordes of sexy groupies, world travel, and lots of money. I guess he'll survive without my advocacy. :)

Gideon had to go to Arizona instead of where? First correct answer thinks up next question.

I looked him up when i first saw the name in the book. Heres a bit from one site: " If you’re on the market for a new suit and you’re going to be in Manhattan some time soon, why not stop by Fiorvanti’s on West 57th street. You can choose from one of their numerous custom woven fabrics and get a suit made by a dude who’s won the “Golden Scissors†award from the Academy of Master Tailors in Italy, and who is from a long line of Neapolitan tailors. Actually, I’ll tell you why you shouldn’t just stop by: because they require appointments. And because, depending on the fabric you choose, and whether you want Mr. Fioravanti himself to make it, it can cost you upwards of $20,000. So maybe you should just hit up J. Crew." One of the sites also had Briony sp? They're known for making the Bond suits - nice pic of Daniel Craig in one

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