Sunday Snippet: Come Back to Me

Geez, I can't believe we're into March. February ended up being a complete blur for me. Then again, it's such a short month, even if I think it's weird how two or three days can make such a big difference.

Ohio weather is still acting like a drunk toddler. Warm one day, cold the next. Snow. Rain. Sunny skies. I am excited that it's getting light earlier, especially when I have to leave at six thirty to play taxi service.

Work projects are still rather backlogged. Well, maybe not backlogged more like stacking one on top of the other. I love being busy, but I have to admit, I've been a little overwhelmed lately. Then again, it's a good problem to have.

My viewing stayed on course for the most part. I made it through most of my usual shows. I've been itching to start something new but haven't quite decided what I want to watch yet.

Started the week with the fifth-season premiere of My Life Is Murder and once again, this show doesn't disappoint. Such a fun episode.

Watched most of an episode of Foyle's War. It's one I remembered and I enjoyed it, but kept getting distracted so I'll finish it up this week.

Another newish show for me is Return to Paradise. I've watched most of the first season but not in order, so I started the series from episode one.

Caught another episode of Poirot and thoroughly enjoyed the mystery and seeing Poirot in his native surroundings.

Elementary ended up being a fun watch. I like it when Sherlock and Joan are on opposite sides of an issue but aren't nasty about it. And the case they solved was really interesting.

Watched another episode of Batman Beyond and remembered it after I got started on it. I enjoy seeing how far Terry has come since the beginning of the series.

Star Trek: Lower Decks had a great episode. Kendi is such a fun character and I love her. Also great to see Boimler, Mariner, and Rutherford in action together. It's been a while since they had a good adventure.

That's pretty much it for the life update. Tonight's post is from Come Back to Me, a novella that helps a couple find their footing by righting a wrong from the past.

Here's the miniblurb:

Tania and James love each other deeply but have a complicated relationship. When Tania has a chance to right a wrong, James has to trust she'll keep her promise to come back to him.

And sneaky peek…

A buzzing sound filled Tania's ears, but she shook the sensation away. "Denny." Of course he'd be a prisoner causing problems.

James let go of her hand. "She gets it in one."

The room spun and went black for a second before adrenaline kicked in. "What aren't you telling me? This is my chance to do something." She could maybe right her wrongs.

James's mouth thinned to a grim slash. "He's causing too much trouble and the Carmites plan to execute him by the end of the week." Tania jumped up and started pacing back and forth. "Then we need to get out there and stop them." No way should more people die.

James shook his head. "What's your plan, Tania?" He folded his arms over his chest and arched his brows.

She shot him a look. "Right now? Find the commander and convince him to send a team out to get Denny." Pausing she turned to face him, ready to do battle.

His hands settled on her shoulders. "You know that won't work, right? The brass won't give a go to save one guy."

She whirled away, walking back and forth again. "I don't care." She spun back around. "I want him home."

James flinched but quickly schooled his features. "If you go off half-cocked, they'll never give a go." His voice lowered. "Let me approach the commander and see if we can find a way to get an op approved."

She snorted. "Let you go to our CO?" She flung her hand out. "Why? So you make sure any opportunity to rescue Denny is squashed under a pile of red tape?" Regret filled her as soon as the words left her mouth, but she wouldn't apologize.

James gave her a level stare. "Do you really think so little of me? Of us?" He squared his shoulders. "If I really wanted Denny dead, I could've kept his situation to myself." Lifting his chin, he quickly and quietly exited quarters and let the door shut behind him.

Tania drew her lower lip between her teeth. Did she really not trust James at this point? Her heart said she should.

But her mind? Well … her head had too many warring factions doing battle to listen to anything else right now.

This story is shaping up nicely. I'm excited to see where things go as I fill in more of the blanks.

 

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

ML Skye