Summer Solstice everyone. Longest day and then folks, it’s downhill.
Continuing with Spreading Her Wings one last time today. Last week Sally contacted Lance, the boss of the Rockland Cable Station who pays her big money fro every interview. She tells him about the new play at the Shubert that needs another backer and asks if he knows anyone. Of course, Lance knows everyone. When she gets home he calls to say get dressed, she’s coming with him to a fancy dinner with all the principles. She’ll be his associate as well as reporter. A note left for Steve, her husband, and soon she’s ready to go.
excerpt:
“We have a meeting with a few possible backers I know, so finish the champagne, you look very beautiful tonight, Sally. Also we’re having dinner with some wealthy people at a fine restaurant.” “With the nice compliment and promise of dinner, I’m delighted to be your guest, Mr. Jordan.”
The BMW rolled up in front of Patsy’s, a top celebrities’ favorite restaurant.
“Whoa, Lance, you really know how to treat a woman, am I dressed for the occasion?”
He gave her that slick up and down all around penetrating gaze. “There’s something about you, Sally, that no matter what you wear, say or do, even though you’re married and a tad older than I am, I can’t stop thinking of you so yes, you’re perfect. “ He tucked her hand in his. “Let’s see what we can accomplish in the elite paradise.”
As they sauntered in, Lance whispered, “Be yourself and everyone will love you but not as much as I do, of course.”
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Spreading Her Wings
Kindness to Strangers in River’s Edge rubs off on all who live there. Sally Kirkwood responds to an emergency call from a friend one early morning. A daughter is missing and with Sally’s skill as a reporter, she finds her at an audition in NYC. Thus begins an adventure of show business, unfaithfulness, forgiveness and success.
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“But not as much as I do.” I’m glad he mentioned that she’s married. I still remember when he was Putting the moves on her. 🙂 But I bet she’ll get her backers. 🙂
To be revealed, my friend. Health issues prevented me from moving on in my usual bouncy go for it way this week.
Sally sounds like she’s ready to turn every head in the room. 😀 Good work setting up what should be a pleasant scene.
Hot and steamy night ahead. Again she says NO.
Oh, Lance. You are quite a smooth talker. I must admit, I’d find it difficult to resist such a man. 😉 Fabulous work, Charmaine!
Thanks, GF. She will find this evening hard to resist him.
He still seems to be hitting on her, married or not. The “little bit older” comment, she probably could have done without, though!
Lecherous Lance from the moment he met her two or three books ago. She’s still finding her way from the everyday homemaker but so faithful to Steve. Nice to be complimented like that even though you’re a tad older. I know the feeling. It cracks me up every time.
Sounds like she’s going to have an entertaining evening. Hope she keeps Lance in his place!
Prob is Lance doesn’t know his place except the best place.
Looks like Sally has a fun evening ahead of her. I have a feeling that she’ll impress the backers;). Great 8.
She will indeed. It’s the ride home that creates the trouble. Conflict. Don’t we love it!
She’s in for an interesting evening. I’m sure the backers will be impressed. Happy Solstice to you. 🙂
Thanks, Karen, Sally has grown so much and now faces some obstacles. Yikes!
Any time someone says “just be yourself”, I’m guaranteed to act differently because of self-consciousness. I wonder if Sally feels that way.,
Guaranteed to make one stiffen up and forget to be comfortable.
That smooth talker . . . except he keeps pushing it juuuust a bit too far, doesn’t he? 🙂
So he does. Read it. You’ll love it. Thanks, Sarah.
Lovely scene, who could resist such flattery and attention to detail? I’m enjoying this book!
Gemma, I’d be honored if you’d read it. Thanks so much for the terrific comment.
The ultimate network occasion! Lance is a smoothie for sure.
And her sweet husband is home alone thinking who knows what!
I’d be a little worried if I were Steve. Great excerpt.
Conflict ahead for both of them. Thanks, ED
Oh, he’s a charmer!
Way too cool, this Lance
I don’t trust smooth talkers. They usually have something up their sleeve. I’m sure Sally will put him in his place. 😉
He’s after one thing. SALLY. Thanks, Dani.
You can tell he’s attracted to her big time. I guess that works for her pretty well, especially in this case. I think she’ll get her backer too.
You are so right and then. . .
Well, Sally’s clearly got her issues, but why does Lance have to be one of them? He makes me cringe….
Spreading her Wings takes a lot of work. Which way to flap them?
She’s beautiful and I have a feeling he is willing to take advantage of that. Tread carefully, Sally, very carefully.
You’re so right, Chelle.
She is perfect for him. She has it together and he seems to be forgetting that he’s married. Love how he drops a not so quiet hint in the end. Uh, oh, where will this go? Great snippet!!!
Thanks, Neva. When you’re married, you must beware of the wolves out there.