High School Musical Jr. was a success! The cast did a fantastic job, and I’m super proud of my kids. If you’ve seen the show before, my son played Jack Scott, the announcer—“the velvet fog of East High.” It was a perfect role for him, giving him the chance to ad lib a bit in a few places. My daughter played one of the Rebels, and she also brought a lot of heart to it, even without having any lines.
I didn’t have much chance to write last week, as I was finishing two editing jobs and volunteering at the school for the shows. This week, it’s vacation, and I’m catching back up with revisions on Drumbeat. Hopefully next week I’ll be back in the writing saddle.
This week’s WIPpet, still in Minuet, follows from last time. Mack and Amelia have gone to see Sage, and Mack’s having trouble holding back.
WIPmath: 11/22/2017 = 2 x 2 = 4 paragraphs
A muffled voice came from somewhere in Sage’s apartment. He called over his shoulder, “Be right there, honey.” Turning back to Mack and Amelia, he said, “You see? I’ve got someone here. Now, why would I want to bother with my worthless ex when I’ve got him?”
“How dare you!” Mack tried to break free from Amelia again. “Jamie’s worth a thousand of you, you bastard.”
Amelia, still clutching Mack’s shirt, peered around him. “Sage, I’m tired, okay? I want to go home. Mack’s like a rabid dog right now, and it’s exhausting. So you listen to me.” She let go of Mack and stood next to him, hands on hips. “This is the one and only time I’m gonna say it. Stay the fuck away from Jamie. You won’t like the consequences otherwise.”
Sage laughed. He eyed her up and down, making Mack’s blood boil. “Oh, sweetie. What are you going to do if I don’t?”
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OMG! I’m SHRIEKING at the screen here! That…THAT…Aggggh!
(BTW, this totally rocks. I’m furious!)
Yeah, Sage deserves all the shrieking. It is so enjoyable to unleash Mack’s and Amelia’s (rightful) anger here. Even I want to punch him at this point.
Arrrrrrgh. Let me at him! or Amelia. Or Mack. Someone needs to give him what he’s got coming. Great snippet.
Ha! Amelia is definitely coming for him, though she (probably) won’t use her fists.
Oh man, he’s a piece of work. You have done a fantastic job with this character.
Thanks! He started as just sort of annoying and obnoxious, but further digging revealed a lot under the surface.
I wanna reach through and kick someone in their “Oh, sweetie” arse about now. So smug,
This is great! Can’t wait to read more!
He is SUPER smug. Amelia isn’t going to stand for that, naturally.