Sunday Snippet: One Last Chance

It's been a busy week with medical emergencies—not mine, thankfully—and vacationer pickups. Also had a few work projects to get worked in.

Had a great week for television. Started out by finishing up the sixteenth season of Classic Who and I got a start on season seventeen. Interesting choice to have Romana regenerate as the princess of the final arc. We'll see how that plays out.

Watched another episode of UFOs: The Lost Evidence. The focus was on the Royal Air Force and I enjoyed the episode. I also started the next one which feature sacred sites and UFOs.

Caught two more episodes of The Muppet Show. Lou Rawls and Cleo Laine were the guest stars. Had a great conversation with my brother about watching this show while we were growing up.

Enjoyed another episode of The Hardy Boys. The jury is still out on whether the grandma is a good force or a not-so-good one. I'm really excited to watch the next episode with the secret room.

Watched another episode of Peak Practice and, yep, a tragedy occurred. I'm pretty sure we'll be seeing the last of Beth and Jack, which is actually what I expected. I'll look forward to their sendoff.

Caught another Master Class with David Carson. This one talked about working with clients and I got some solid information from the session. I might not work full-time with graphic design, but I do work with clients on a regular basis and the lesson had some good strategies for meeting expectations that can apply universally.

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina had an interesting episode. I'm still not a Wardwell fan and even less so after this episode. I'm kind of excited to see what Cerebus is going to bring to the story and Zelda made a bold choice I didn't quite expect.

Watched the penultimate episode of Street Legal. I have to give Steven Lund kudos. I loved his journey in this episode. Olivia overstepped in a way I didn't quite believe. I hope there's a bit of an explanation in the final episode of season one.

Enjoyed another Ready Room recap. I'm having a lot of fun with guest stars who were previous cast members. I might not be able to say the same with season two. I'm not a Q fan in the slightest. Here's hoping the writing makes me change my mind.

Finished up another episode of Blue Heelers and enjoyed it. I also caught another episode and started a new one. I'm creeping up on the halfway point of season three.

Caught an episode of Chicago Med. Again, I really enjoyed the multiple threads. Will's arc impressed me. I loved the opening scene with Rhodes and Will working together and getting along, mainly because of the reactions of the rest of the team.

Watched another episode of Ms. Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries. Bertie cracks me up. I love Samuel and Violetta. I'm hurting for Peregrine and James but I can't wait to see more and how they work things out. I miss Fleur and I'm kind of hoping we'll see more characters of the Adventuress Club. So far, season two is making me very happy.

Enjoyed the first part of Silent Witness's two-parter. Nikki's dad is a piece of work. I'm kind of glad I can't remember how things play out with him. Looking forward to seeing the second part this week.

That's pretty much it for television this week. Tonight's post is from One Last Chance, a sexy short that got a start with a writing community prompt.

Here's the mini-blurb:

Uma Banks, a natural born pilot, fails everyone she loves. But her biggest catastrophe is Fitz Winterson, a lifelong friend who should be more. Uma has one last chance to make things right … if she doesn't blow it again.

And a sneaky peek…

Uma, heartbroken she wouldn't sign a contract, cried on Fitz's shoulder. A complete testament to the chemical enhancements of the pain killers.

Fitz offered her some solid advice. "You could enlist."

Uma stared in open mouthed shock. "Are you insane? I am not my mother." She shuddered. "And I don't want to follow in her footsteps."

Fitz lifted a shoulder. "Then don't." He sat next to her on the bed. "Outdo her. Opt for pilot training and go off planet." He squeezed her hand. "You could earn a spot in OCS and work your way up through the ranks." He slid a sideways glance her way. "Imagine your mom's utter irritation if you became an officer."

Uma scoffed but it made her think. Her mom retired as a sergeant major and held little regard for commissioned officers. Maybe because she'd been passed over for selection each time her name had been submitted for consideration. If Uma wanted to go a different route, applying to flight school meant almost certain acceptance in the officers candidate school … as long as she passed muster and made it through basic maneuvers.

She took the three days she spent in the hospital to consider the idea. Met with recruiters several times and signed on the bottom line two months before graduation. She shipped out the day after. Her mom didn't see Uma off. Her rage and disappointment in Uma's choice sent Ursula on a binge.

But Fitz showed up when Uma called him. Something shifted during their exchange at the hospital. She wanted to share the news with him.

Fitz met her at the station the night before her scheduled departure. "Congratulations. I'm proud of you." He hauled her close and hugged her.

When he set her back away from him, she smiled, basking under his praise. "Thanks for coming. It means a lot." She stepped forward and pressed a kiss against his lips.

Fitz cupped her face and whispered. "I've got a room across the street. Come back with me?"

Filled with hope, she nodded and took his offered hand.

She owed him so much. Not the least of which could be the future she might have.

This one is kind of all over the map right now but it's slowly coming together. Uma is being very vocal and Fitz is patiently waiting his turn.

 

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

ML Skye