Brief Interlude

Decided I needed more time to work on the novel that's underway, so there was no reading for May. We'll start again in June with "Ishmael's Quest."

April Digireads--"Filly"

What's in a name as the bard has said? To Filly her mother-given first name was unacceptable. Coincidentally Randy Stone had also shed his birth name--Randolph--and so they started an acquaintance that could become something more.

But Bill Hauser, Randy Stone's friend and fellow racer, had eyes on Filly and he was not out of the running. Which man will win Filly' heart?

Was it only the Cointreau that made Filly give into her carnal feelings? Or was it simply another part of the dreamy state she felt herself in?

One commonality between Filly and Angela, her good friend, was family, particularly mothers harping on either religion or having a family. Neither Filly nor Angela was particularly interested in either aspect fo their mother's conversations.

We've found a lot about Filly's character, likes and dislikes in the first quarter of the book. We are left wondering whether Bill Hauser will be Filly's long-term relationship or whether her attraction to Randy Stone will surface to cause Filly to make a difficult choice.

Filly was surprised and pleased with the unexpected phone call from Randy Stone. The call led to a motorcycle ride--her first--and a late lunch at a British style pub.

Having rekindled the acquaintance Filly was conflicted with the memory of the intimate but temporary relationship with Bill Hauser and her strong attraction to Randy Stone.

Filly and all the other FONE workers had no other thoughts than escape as the bullhorn blared throughout the office. Outside they wanted to know what the evacuation was all about. They soon found out when an explosion rocked the building scattering debris and dust throughout the area.

The explosion and chaos that ensued turned an ordinary work day into a confused but orderly end to what had been a humdrum eight hours at the office.

Having a bridal shower turned the stress of the explosion on its head for the women who'd gone through the bombing.

The party was a success and Kath, the guest of honor, needed a shopping bag for all the gifts.

A potential contretemps occurred when Bill Hauser and Randy Stone showed up at the pizza shop Angela and Filly were visiting.

As far as Filly could determine her intimacy with Hauser was still private. That result was exactly what Filly wanted since it meant she could pursue her interest in Randy.

Subsequently Randy appeared to become the pursuer as he invited Filly to a night out. A restaurant closed for renovation was no obstacle since another was close by.

After dinner Randy said that a high school friend was performing at one of the local night clubs. Filly listened to the laments that Randy's friend played and sang.

Mojitos provided Filly with a good counterbalance to the laments, but when Randy took her home she was more than disappointed that he didn't go up to her apartment; instead saying he had too much to do for the race the following night.

Filly's choice to go with Randy and Hauser to the races in San Jose could spell trouble. To find out whether it does we'll have to read the last quarter to the book.

The Challenge Zone research appears to be going smoothly. A minor bump happens when Hatch asks about a legislator's response and Filly has no answer because she wasn't given that as an assignment.

Meeting Hauser as she was leaving work was a surprise, followed by the shocking possibility of him getting a job in her building.

As a courtesy Filly invited Hauser into her apartment as they waited for Randy Stone.

The ride to San Jose could have been difficult for Filly but there were no overt comments from Hauser.

The races were enough for Filly to know she was comfortable with Randy's competitive streak.

After an after race pizza dinner and more Blue Moon beer the three of them drove to a nearby motel.

Hauser took a room to himself while Randy ushered Filly into a separate room.

The upshot of Filly's night with Randy gave her exactly what she wanted so the novel had a happy and successful ending.