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 Inked, a bonus episode of
the Black Unicorn Comics series.
Here's the
miniblurb:
Brian and Lucy are celebrating their anniversary, and
both have the same idea of getting a tattoo as a fun gift—but neither tells the
other. The good news is both enjoy discovering where the other got inked.
And a snippety peek…
Brian Wells glanced up when Randy
and Reg entered from the breakroom. "Thanks for meeting me here." He
rolled his chair back from his desk and nodded to the two he'd brought over
from the spare work spaces.
Reg held up a pack of hard cider.
"Brought refreshments." He set the bottles on Brian's desk.
"What are we here for, mate?" Slumping into a chair, he heaved a
sigh.
Randy smirked. "Think it's
past his bedtime." He bypassed the empty seat and hopped up on long, low
shelving unit instead.
Reg gave Randy a side-eye. "When
Ana can't sleep because the kid's moving around all night, I suffer with
her." His lips quirked. "Least I can do since she's the one who's
doing all the work right now."
Brian chuckled. "Have a
feeling you'll both be in for it once the wee, little one arrives." Not
long now either.
Reg pulled a bottle from the
six-pack and twisted off the cap. "What's up, mate? We coulda met at the
pub." He took a long swallow then kicked back in the chair.
Brian pulled two more ciders out
and handed one to Randy. "Yeah, not for this. I needed someplace quiet
and, well, private." He opened his brew and took a drink then leaned
forward to rest his forearms on his legs. "You know Lucy and I are celebrating
an anniversary soon, yeah?"
Randy lifted his chin. "Lemme
guess, you wanna throw a surprise party?"
Reg snorted. "No. First, Lucy
hates surprises." He shook his head. "Second, Brian is terrible at
pulling them off."
Only his best friend could nail the
truth so bluntly.
Brian shrugged. "Yeah, not my
thing. And he's right about Lucy hating them." He grinned. "But I'm
gonna surprise her anyway. Just not with a party." He looked from one guy
to the other, letting the suspense build.
Reg broke first. "You sure
this is a good idea?" He took another long pull from the cider.
Brian narrowed his gaze. "You
don't know what the idea is yet."
Randy downed half his bottle.
"Then get with the letting us in, so we either help, talk you out of it,
or prepare for battle."
Brian laughed. "Yeah, yeah,
okay." He let one more moment go by then spilled his idea. "Think I'm
gonna get a tattoo, something kick-ass that has meaning for us."
Randy hopped up and slapped Brian
on the shoulder. "That's a great idea!" He glanced toward Reg. "I'm
team help Brian make this happen."
Reg pursed his lips for a moment
then whipped out his phone. "I like this idea … but let's see what Ana
thinks. She'll give us the woman's perspective." He fired off a quick
text.
Brian held up a hand. "You
gotta swear her to secrecy."
Reg rolled his eyes. "I will.
I will. Let's see what she says first." A ping sounded and he opened the
message. "She gives her approval." He typed a reply then set his
device aside. "What're you thinking? For the tattoo?"
Brian rolled his shoulders. "Not
sure yet." He met Randy's gaze. "Who do you recommend? And will they
have something I can choose from?" He literally had no idea what he
wanted.
Randy's head bobbed up and down.
"I have an artist and, yeah, they've got art or you can do something
custom. When are you thinking of having it done?" He finished off his
cider and opened another one.
Brian huffed out a breath.
"Don't know. Soonish? And we gotta keep this under wraps."
Randy hand-waved Brian's concern.
"I got it. We'll schedule in my name and I'll be the go-between. Give a
day or two to get some dates." He got his phone and opened his contacts.
Reg took the remaining two bottles
of cider and opened them. "Here's to Brian's plan to surprise Lucy."
He held clicked edges with Brian and Randy.
They finished off the drinks then
cleaned up and headed for the back exit.
Unseen and unknown, Harry had been
working in the darkroom and overheard the guys talking. His brain exploded with
ideas for Brian's tattoo. Ducking back into his space, he sat at this table and
started drawing…
I'm having so much
fun with this bonus scene. I love Brian and Lucy so much.
That's it for this
week. Happy reading!
Skylin
