Sunday Snippet: Yank the Chain

It's very sauna-like outside with muggy weather and lots of humidity. Makes me want a pool in a big way. Went down a big rabbit hole researching what's available that won't break the bank and discovered some genius ideas. It won't happen this summer, but I have a new goal for next summer!

Hit a wall on my great cleanout project. But I'm determined to get back on it this week. Even if I only get a little done each day it's something. I'm thinking I might make a chart and log increments of time spent. If I see the forward progress it helps.

Ended up having a super busy work week. Several projects came back at the same time and a new one started. It's been a plate-spinning couple of months with so many different things stacking up against each other. I love the variety and I think that helps keep me from losing my mind.

I did end up having a great viewing week. I did a full round of shows and got to include the two I tend to keep on the back burner when things are jammed.

Started with Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries. I'm almost through the first season and this is total comfort viewing.

Watched another episode of Art Detectives and I'm really enjoying this show. Shazia is a lot of fun and the mystery with Mick's dad is intriguing. Looking forward to more.

Caught an episode of Death in Paradise. Love to see Selwyn with his daughter. The mystery ended up being excellent and the resolution had a nice twist.

Enjoyed another episode of Poirot. I'm kind of fond of the episodes that don't have murders. This one was kind of madcap and that's always fun.

Watched the season four premiere of Elementary. Watson being ready to kick the shit out of the Holmes patriarch is awesome. I loved her interaction with one of the stooges. And the first glimpse of Holmes the Great? So incredible. Excellent choice of actor to play him. I can't wait to see what happens next.

Caught another episode of Batman Beyond. It's one I remembered, and I enjoyed it. Terry and Max are a great team.

Enjoyed another episode of Lower Decks and definitely plan to stick with this one. Even when I'm annoyed by some of the character bits, it's a fun watch.

Got to get the season ten finale of Peak Practice viewed. Interesting to have Kate back, especially since Will is kind of ready to move on. The vehicle accident played out with lots of tension and the two little girls with Tom ended up being better than I thought it would be.

Last but not least, I got to watch another episode of Reacher. This show, man. It's so good. And that ending. Wow. Reacher's big feet keep stepping in steaming piles. Just saying.

And that's pretty much it for the life update this week. Tonight's post is from Yank the Chain, a novella where a couple get to put a superior officer in his place.

Here's the miniblurb:

When pilot Riley Wang refuses to cave in and sleep with an arrogant major, she ends up in hack a week before graduation from flight school. Moss Mordecai bails her out but keeps her from going after her superior officer. If Riley wants back on the roster, she needs a plan and spending more time in the brig isn't a good one.

And a sneaky peek…

Well, fuck. Did not see that coming.

Riley endured the colonel's kiss for several moments then broke away. "Um, I've got someplace I need to be." She ducked her head to hide a grimace and swallow down the bile rising in her throat.

Cabella cleared his throat. "Fine. But don't forget our agreement. And don't be late." He snarled the words.

Turning, she shot a comeback. "Don't forget what has to happen." She headed out of the office and swiped the back of her hand over her lips. "Bleh." Then she slammed into Moss's hard body.

He steadied her, his grip going tight on her bicep. "Cabella is going down. Now." He started toward the office.

Riley shook her head. "No. That's not how we're playing this." She grasped his hand and tugged him away from the door.

Moss stopped and pinned her with his gaze. "Are you all right?" He scanned her face with narrowed eyes.

She suppressed a shudder. "I'll live. Let's go." She started forward, swallowing bile again.

Moss caught up to her. "Back to quarters." He put his arm around her for the short distance.

She preceded him into the bunk area then turned and hauled him close. She didn't have to tell him what she needed. He tilted her chin and caught her lips with his. He backed her up against the wall and the kiss spun out and deepened.

When she finally got the taste and feel of Cabella out of her mind, she eased away. "Thank you for reminding me what a great kiss is like." And wiping away one that sucked balls.

Moss rested his forehead against hers. "Any time, Riley. Ready for the next phase?"

The civilian news team wanted confirmation of her name back on the roster.

She gave a nod. "It's the only reason I stopped you from going after him. He has to follow through or that farce of a lip-lock was for nothing." And she couldn't stomach the thought.

Moss grunted. "Yeah, sorry about that. I wanted to throat punch the asshat." His hands clenched into fists.

Riley made a solemn promise. "If my name isn't where it should be, you can get in line behind me to follow through on that action."

So happy with how this story is coming together. Riley and Moss are setting a huge trap and it's going to be fun to write that scene.

 

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

ML Skye