Jack... Jack, where are you?
Since visiting the place near me, I've been paying closer attention and noticing them more. There was a single yellow one fluttering around the other day and I stood watching until it left.
You have a decent idea of what's coming. I keep wanting to write shorts and everything seems to balloon. Not sure how I kept the last one you read so concise. Shorter stories mean more frequent posts and that's been my goal over the past year or so.
Nah... I'm still not happy with what I wrote before. I know where I would go next, but it might mean having to justify some changes to what I previously wrote. The time's not there right now.
Anyway, my previous reply was wrong. Dragon's still in DC; Danno sold the bar and moved. Time for my nap.
Ozzie the Aussie (I'm so glad I kept the nickname in spite of Mann hating it) is no slouch. He can sling one-liners just doesn't do it as often as CJ or Brett
But, but, but,,,
Jose Maria? Hi, it's Carlos. You know those pills your cousin crushed into a drink a few years ago? You think I could get a couple of them?
How's that for a blast from the past?
One theory:
The Chinese assume the CIA will figure out the new guy's a spy sooner than later and decide on a preemptive strike. In the process, the send the Americans a message, letting them know they're on to their newest boy toy, CJ. Problem is they got it wrong.
I can add more twisties if those aren't sufficient.
Sounds like your experience was better than mine.
You're most definitely forgiven. After all, I do have a shitload of named characters in the series. Funny thing's I introduced Elpidio first because I planned to use him repeatedly. He sort of became their go-to bartender/server for gatherings in their apartment.
LOL - it's too hard with higher prices to land on a specific number. The damn dial moves too fast these days.
Well, thinking about it, since next chapter involves Chipper in Mexico, I could end the chapter with the explosion at the concert venue and wrap things up in another story in a year or so. Waddayathink?
LMAO - We're still in Mexico and you're already thinking about what's next? Breathe, smell the roses, relax and enjoy the story. If I crash my Harley tonight and die, y'all will have to hope someone on staff publishes the chapters I've loaded. The rest... well, it'll be up to my heirs.
I recently mentioned to Myr I would drive traffic for a few more months. CDMX began posting last November as 6 mos is long enough to keep one story going. You, better than most, know I don't like to post unless everything's ready, and any longer than six months would probably need about a year off from posting. So yes, I'm impatient to be done with Mexico.
There's something quasi related to CJ coming in June and again in July. We'll see if I can have anything else ready by August.
CJ ability to connect the dots and reach reasonable conclusions will serve him well in the future. And not necessarily in politics only. If Cesar has a knack for investments, I think CJ inherited some of the critical thinking that helps make them money.
I suspect they may experience similar encounters in the future. Since the CIA declassified at least some of the Domogarov situation, and CJ's involvement was obvious, he's on a few radar screens right now.
LMAO
Hey, CJ. I spoke with Ambassador Cox. If you need to file a contact report, omit Stephen from the distribution list and add Spike. After all, the former wouldn't be cleared for whatever Spike embroils you in next time.
@scrubber6620
CJ did say nothing was missing from the safe, so if someone cracked it, all they did was look inside and lock it again.
Jimmy Chen's a good example of what you describe. He's CIA but functions as an IT tech for the embassy. I think most countries figure out who's a spy sooner or later.
It sounds as if you and CJ enjoy similar Sunday morning routines. You probably don't have a 2yo disturbing your quiet time. Or a great deli around the corner to get fresh bagels and lox.