Sunday Snippet: Yee Haw

Got a solid week of TV viewing in because the weather has been so back and forth it's easier to not plan anything. LOL

Caught another episode of Chicago Fire and, wow, it was terrific. The whole creepy buildup to the reveal played out really well. I have some thoughts on Brett and Casey but won't hold my breath to see what I want there. Loved seeing some good interaction with Kelly and Stella.

Watched the premiere episode of Daredevil's third season. Not a bad start at all. Enjoyed Karen and Foggy the most and liked seeing Matt try to come back. I'm not completely down with him being all pissy about everything but then again why wouldn't he be?

Enjoyed Frankie Drake Mysteries third episode. I kind of miss Frankie having different guys revolve in and out of her life, but she's got chemistry with the detective… even though I'd kind of like Mary to hook up with him.

Riverdale does batshit crazy better than just about any other show out there. As much as I like Mark Consuelos as an actor, I truly loathe Hiram and seriously see nothing redeeming in his characterization. That's usually when I start to lose interest. Here's hoping that doesn't happen with this show.

Watched several more episodes of Blue Heelers. I can't quite decide if I like the detective or not. And Wayne's wife Roz annoys me sometimes. That said, I love the show. Glad I picked it to watch.

Arrow managed to surprise me with the Brothers and Sisters episode. I'm very intrigued with Adrian Paul playing a bad guy. I can't wait to find out what his connection is to Emiko… I have several thoughts about how it might tie into how Oliver spent some of his time in earlier seasons and who he spent that time with. We'll see if I'm right.

Caught the finale of The Murders and it did not disappoint. I so hope this show gets another season and, if so, it needs to have Nolan. Just saying.

Watched another episode of Classic Roswell and enjoyed it again. I like how viewers can almost see the moment Valenti shifts his perspective on possible alien residency in Roswell.

Speaking of Roswell... New Mexico added the actress who plays Rosa as a series regular for season two. I admit this concerns me. Not because I didn't enjoy the actress; more because this is already a huge cast and I'd rather not have my favorites lose screen time. Maria was woefully underused and my hope is Rosa will help bring her into the fold. If not, I might be saying "so long" to Roswell, New Mexico… which actually saddens me because the first season is still eating my brain.

Caught another episode of Painkiller Jane and it's one I didn't remember. I liked seeing how Jane's situation ties into the whole neuro craziness while at the same time is a completely different beast altogether.

Durham County is so damn hard to watch sometimes. I mean that in the best possible way. It's such a raw emotional look at the big and little things that make people who they are. Ray senior has got to be one of the worst examples of humanity and I want to know how the hell he got to be such a waste of life. Hopefully there's an answer in the series somewhere.

Watched another episode of Midsomer Murders and it was really terrific. Sometimes, especially with a show that's been on so long, episodes feel like they're a rehashing of previous seasons. This one was definitely not.

Caught two more episodes of Peter Gunn and Classic Who. There's something fun about watching black and white television. Maybe it's the nostalgia factor?

In the Dark ripped a huge band-aid off Murphy's life and, boy, did she react. Sometimes I get frustrated with her prickly demeanor but her flaws really are front and center and Jess always has the best way of presenting why it's easy to overlook some of Murphy's abrasive personality traits.

Last but not least, I watched another episode of Blade and I'd remembered it from the first go around. I can't say seeing Marcus's origin story really made me sympathetic to him but I can see how Krista got sucked into the scenario of maybe seeing some shades of gray there.

That's it for television this week. Tonight's post is from Yee Haw, which is definitely a working title. I haven't quite nailed down what I want to call this one yet.

Here's the mini-blurb:

Two new transfers upset the delicate balance of the space carrier, Mephisto, that Kellsie Eaves and Wick Fairchilds worked so hard to obtain. When the duo attempts to restore the status quo, the troublemakers go after Kellsie and she gets to school them in the art of kicking ass, with Wick as her backup.

And a sneaky peek…

Kellsie Eaves slumped further down in her seat, waiting to see how the latest dickholery from two new crewmembers played out.

Bart Samson and Eldric Mont transferred over from the Phadreus to the Mephisto almost two weeks ago and the space carrier had been reeling from the change ever since.

Kellsie swirled the liquid in her glass. "How can two guys throw everything out of orbit in such a short time?" Maybe because mutual respect and common courtesy didn't exist in their vocabulary.

Samson had a deckhand pinned against the wall. Not physically, but he'd invaded her personal space and if she didn't want bodily contact she had to stay against the bulkhead. She held her own, but Eldric had the rec room entrance blocked so she couldn't really make a break for it.

The deckhand, Sarah Minew, kept her voice pitched low. "I have a shift in fifteen minutes. Move so I can leave."

Bart smirked. "Not going anywhere until you say you'll meet me later." He folded his arms over his chest.

Sarah shook her head. "I'd rather not. You're really not my type." She kept her tone even, cordially declining a meet-up.

Eldric took a step closer. "What's a matter? He not good enough for you?"

Sarah shrugged. "It's not about that. I'm not into guys. And my girlfriend is the jealous type."

Kellsie nodded. Louelle Granger did have some possessive issues when it came to Sarah.

Bart rolled his eyes. "You're a pussy diver? Baby, you need a good poke with a hard dick." His hand went to his groin. "I've got what you need right here."

Eldric added his two cents. "And when he's done, I'll give you a work over to seal the deal. You'll never go back to sucking quims."

Sarah's face paled at the implied meaning from the two men.  Kellsie had heard enough. She pushed her drink aside and started to get up.

But another deckhand, Rimmel Jenkins, stepped into the fray. "Hey, back off. She's not interested and on this ship… that's the end of the conversation. Respect the boundaries or—"

"Or what?" Eldric puffed out his chest, fronting his tough-guy image.

Rimmel narrowed his eyes. "Or you won't like the outcome."

Bart turned to face Eldric. "Hear that? He thinks we won't like what happens." He lifted his chin. "Think we oughtta show him how we control the outcome?"

A nasty smile curved Eldric's lips. "Hell, yeah." He dragged in a deep breath. "Yee haw!" His fist drew back and landed a solid punch to Rimmel's jaw.

Rimmel's head snapped back but he moved quickly to a fighting stance. Sarah ducked away from the fray and darted out of the rec room to stand just outside the door.

Son of a bitch.

Kellsie scrambled around the table and ran to break up the fight. "Lock it up. Now." Rimmel stepped back, immediately obeying the order.

Samson and Mont continued advancing forward.

Kellsie put her hand out. "Now means now. Rimmel, escort Sarah to the hangar deck." She pointed at Bart and Eldric. "You two, report to Major Fairchild's office immediately. Do not take any detours." She crossed over to pick up a comm set.

Samson snorted. "Gonna tell Major Stick-Up-His-Ass on us again, Captain?"

Mont rolled his eyes. "When are you two gonna learn to bow to your betters? We transferred from the newest and best ship in the galaxy to this bucket. We're better trained than all you backwater rim eaters."

Kellsie did a mental five count before repeating her order. "Fairchild. Now." She keyed in Wick's office number and quirked her eyebrow when the two men didn't move.

Three crewmembers got up and started crowding them toward the hatch. Kellsie gave them a thumbs-up, grateful for the intervention.

Wick answered on the third ring. "Fairchild."

Kellsie spoke quickly. "I'm sending the smarmy sunshine boys your way." She didn't have to elaborate, the nickname came from Wick. "It's time for a verbal warning. And maybe a strategy session on how to squash the slimy bastards."

Wick sighed. "This is the third incident and they've been here two weeks. I can meet after shift at 1800. Does that work for you?"

Kellsie didn't report for her next duty until 0400. "Yeah. I'll bring dinner?"

Wick signed off. "That works. Until then."

The line went dead and Kellsie replaced the comm unit. She met the gazes of the remaining crewmembers in the rec room. Each one held the same question.

What the hell did they do to deserve the worst of the worst?

This story is coming together nicely. I have the main beats outlined and lots of notes for filling in the details. Looking forward to finishing this one.

That's it for this week. Catch everyone on the flipside.

ML Skye