tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192880522798293586.post5954261121028031697..comments2023-03-26T00:32:41.232-07:00Comments on Sessions: Sessions 13 - Far Awaythewyndhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09476656359810192923noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192880522798293586.post-71193141908106191422011-02-28T21:45:14.424-08:002011-02-28T21:45:14.424-08:00Jennifer, thank you! I really love decorating, an...Jennifer, thank you! I really love decorating, and Gayl did those gorgeous beach shots. <br /><br />Thank you so much for reading and for letting us know you're enjoying it!S.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15236399168777815648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192880522798293586.post-23730674135702875532011-02-28T16:29:26.752-08:002011-02-28T16:29:26.752-08:00Love your shots, they are so beautiful. I love Ray...Love your shots, they are so beautiful. I love Rayne's room too, it's beautifully decorated. <br />Continuing on... :)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04261344314447423273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192880522798293586.post-68162161896688984712009-10-01T15:41:06.385-07:002009-10-01T15:41:06.385-07:00Hey colliegirl!
maybe they did connect. Coop cer...Hey colliegirl!<br /><br />maybe they did connect. Coop certainly had some extra help when he was struggling in the dark. <br /><br />Rainie has something she is going to pursue relentlessly. Interesting to contemplate whether she will recognize it, if and when she ever catches up...<br /><br />She's going to tear through everything getting there. Long long dark road.<br /><br />Thank you so much for reading and commenting. It is always so good to hear from you!S.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15236399168777815648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192880522798293586.post-72257593273145714852009-10-01T15:33:02.761-07:002009-10-01T15:33:02.761-07:00That dream sequence was truly amazing! I find myse...That dream sequence was truly amazing! I find myself wondering what might have happened if they had connected with each other in their dreams : )<br /><br />Poor Rainie. She's still searching for that mysterious prince of hers. I'm still hoping for him to show myself... although, I fear she may be greatly disappointed to discover he isn't as noble as she has imagined him to be.<br /><br />Cruz seems like an interesting character... he certainly is handsome, and his looks are very similar... but he isn't Gabe. :P I wonder what Rainie will think of him!Colliegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11598897470670759000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192880522798293586.post-8176985747891285482009-08-28T09:37:36.477-07:002009-08-28T09:37:36.477-07:00Hi Emily! LOL no, not Gabe! Maybe in the future ...Hi Emily! LOL no, not Gabe! Maybe in the future the 'real prince' may stride onstage but not yet. <br /><br />so glad the flow worked for you. It took a long time to work it all out. <br /><br />Rayne is definitely confused and at loose ends. Whether she's lost...I'm not sure that's the case. Only in the sense that she doesn't know where to look for what she wants, and, after Ryan, her conviction that she would know it when she saw it has been seriously shaken. She doesn't know what she's doing though, that's for sure. <br /><br />Thank you so much! It means so much to know that a LOT of hard work was worth it!S.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15236399168777815648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192880522798293586.post-19153996090051637332009-08-28T09:10:39.086-07:002009-08-28T09:10:39.086-07:00Okay, I'm so very late but I have been dying t...Okay, I'm so very late but I have been dying to get here!<br /><br />My favorite part of this was Rayne reminiscing about her 'prince'. She has absolutely no idea who he was and the line, 'that's because he doesn't exist' - got me. Damn. The parallel there in that statement is beautiful and sad all at the same time. I half expected it to be him on the bike! LOL. However, I was bouncing on my seat when I saw Jr. And now he has a name! And what an awesome name too! I cannot wait to see how he pans out with Rayne. If he's anything like dad, they should make one explosive pair!<br /><br />I love the flow in this chapter, from dreams to reality...back to dreams and crash back to reality. All the shots were fabulous as usual and I too loved that one of the city across the bay. Gorgeous!<br /><br />I feel so bad for all parties involved here...most of all Rayne. She's so lost and her parents are really struggling with their own problems, it's like she has no one to really lean on and guide her in the right direction.<br /><br />Fabulous update you two, brilliant as usual, keep up the good work, it's worth it!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03773184079079817171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192880522798293586.post-59954298951992803722009-08-25T12:34:06.233-07:002009-08-25T12:34:06.233-07:00Mao! Thank you!!!
I was so NOT sure about incl...Mao! Thank you!!! <br /><br />I was so NOT sure about including that shot of the city. It's still just sort of there, but thank you!<br /><br />Hope it doesn't come across as too disorganized, but you're right, three different perspectives, and nobody is exactly sure what to do right now. Damage control, trying to get the horses back in the barn and figure out how they got out in the first place.<br /><br />Surprised and pleased to see a comment from you given everything. Thank you!!S.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15236399168777815648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192880522798293586.post-66526995927285970892009-08-25T12:14:44.706-07:002009-08-25T12:14:44.706-07:00That shot of the beach at night, with the city in ...That shot of the beach at night, with the city in the background? Blew my mind. For real. That is pure awesome.<br /><br />This was all over the place, but it should have been. The characters are all over the place. I don't think anyone really has some cohesive thought system going on right now. Grasping for straws, trying to find footing in quicksand, etc, etc. It's the aftermath of a whole lot of insanity. It's going to take time for these wounds to mend... and some of them, well, they might just get deeper before they get better.<br /><br />You two did an excellent job here, with the different perspectives and everything. I don't know what else to say. It's great!Maohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15055085789427987065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192880522798293586.post-85518973048612967332009-08-25T07:12:49.011-07:002009-08-25T07:12:49.011-07:00goodbye_sun, that connection is certainly being te...goodbye_sun, that connection is certainly being tested. Ryan's decision to show up that night and assert himself may have strengthened it though - there's nothing like a mutual, outside threat to make people think about what they have to lose.<br /><br />Cruz does NOT know what he's getting into LOL. Probably won't take him long to find out.<br /><br />thank you so much for all your continuing support. It means a great deal to both of us.S.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15236399168777815648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192880522798293586.post-51954923757521136142009-08-24T21:33:31.002-07:002009-08-24T21:33:31.002-07:00Beth and Cooper are obviously in such a different ...Beth and Cooper are obviously in such a different place than each other, that ever present connection between then seems like its getting harder and harder to hang on to. <br /><br />And Cruz, dude, why do I get the feeling you just wandered into the wrong place at the wrong time?goodbye_sunnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192880522798293586.post-1216482125153179902009-08-24T19:28:29.563-07:002009-08-24T19:28:29.563-07:00thanks so much Drew. Really glad the contrast wor...thanks so much Drew. Really glad the contrast worked! <br /><br />Rayne's already made the connection, although it's not one that makes any sense to her. And everybody here has made some mistakes, and will continue to make them...<br /><br />thank you for the compliments and all your support - we both really appreciate it!S.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15236399168777815648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192880522798293586.post-34491876823700190572009-08-24T19:23:50.099-07:002009-08-24T19:23:50.099-07:00Hi Lachesis - thank you from both of us! Yeah Cru...Hi Lachesis - thank you from both of us! Yeah Cruz really should head off as fast as he can go LOL! I doubt that's going to happen though.S.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15236399168777815648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192880522798293586.post-9616028615217562982009-08-24T15:14:16.978-07:002009-08-24T15:14:16.978-07:00Oh my, Cruz, should just take his gorgeous bad-ass...Oh my, Cruz, should just take his gorgeous bad-ass self on down the road and not look back. It'd save himself a world of hurt.<br /><br />Beautiful and well done as always ladies. :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07389706739756509671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192880522798293586.post-47845725709225485802009-08-24T08:03:14.599-07:002009-08-24T08:03:14.599-07:00Just stunned speechless, quite the installment, fr...Just stunned speechless, quite the installment, from the misty, dreamy beach scenes to the stark reality of the present.<br />And Cruz. Oh my. Did he just tumble into Rayne's life. Surely she will make the connection to her 'prince', how could she not? Love the sword reference.<br />Still not liking beth, LOL! But again, that is great. Love it.<br />great work all around!KDSGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04455699819585437080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192880522798293586.post-90897926586685233552009-08-23T17:47:00.971-07:002009-08-23T17:47:00.971-07:00Cheri, I was about to delete that skyline shot, so...Cheri, I was about to delete that skyline shot, so thank you LOL!<br /><br />You know, you are absolutely right. Rafe is not going to want his 'baby girl' hanging out with Cooper's kid, not he was ever crazy about it to begin with. <br /><br />Yeah the 'prince' returns. Sort of. Whether or not he wants to be anybody's prince is another matter.<br /><br />Thank you so much for reading and commenting - I know you've got a lot going on. You take care!S.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15236399168777815648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192880522798293586.post-1606628292397507062009-08-23T17:17:19.942-07:002009-08-23T17:17:19.942-07:00Ok I remember now, Cruz... DUH!!! not Chico, I am ...Ok I remember now, Cruz... DUH!!! not Chico, I am not kidding I feel brain dead today. LOL! 80)cheripyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04482328081343691432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192880522798293586.post-14026196611172159322009-08-23T17:16:40.548-07:002009-08-23T17:16:40.548-07:00I am totally breathless, everything ties in so per...I am totally breathless, everything ties in so perfectly and what a shocking addition, Beth and Coop having met so many years before. <br /><br />Then the confrontation between mother and daughter, Hmmm... How did Beth know LOL! other than Randi, although why do I want to expect that Rafe isnt going to take to well to his baby girl hanging out with Coopers kid? LOL! and Chico??? I Think I got that really wrong, but WHAT an excellent addition... So the prince returns in the true (as close to it) form. 80) <br /><br />Stunning screens I love the skyline with the buildings... and beautiful writing as always!!! Bravo both of you!!!cheripyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04482328081343691432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192880522798293586.post-9398190257530306612009-08-23T16:40:26.048-07:002009-08-23T16:40:26.048-07:00and Muzegoddess I forgot to add THANK YOU for the ...and Muzegoddess I forgot to add THANK YOU for the compliments on the shots! I do so always want them to be a part of the entire world. To a fault probably, but I'm obsessive about it. So thank you that's an incredible compliment.S.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15236399168777815648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192880522798293586.post-91614417210011394502009-08-23T15:54:37.745-07:002009-08-23T15:54:37.745-07:00Hey Muzegoddess! oh thank you yes! Full circle i...Hey Muzegoddess! oh thank you yes! Full circle is exactly right - from the beginning when Cooper was lost in his dreams. <br /><br />You're right to be pissed at her for cheating on Cooper. And yes, you're right, it's killing her to think she could put him back into that dark place. <br /><br />I'm still not sure about how the Cruz/Rayne scenario works here, but tying in her memory/dream with her parents' experience on the same beach, and long term it needed to happen, so there it is.<br /><br />You are too kind! We had to go with this, it felt right, so we just did. <br /><br />Thank you. Means a lot to both of us...S.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15236399168777815648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192880522798293586.post-65207684664384380392009-08-23T15:30:55.623-07:002009-08-23T15:30:55.623-07:00I'm speechless....
First, the shots are so da...I'm speechless....<br /><br />First, the shots are so damn beautiful. Amazing does not even begin to discribe them. They took me right into that world with them.<br /><br />I feel like we are coming full circle again with Cooper almost getting lost in his dreams and now to have Beth experiencing the same thing is so bittersweet. They seem to be getting back to that deep connection they shared, which is good, but, it seems to be taking them both do a dark place, which could be bad.<br /><br />I must admit, that I've been kind of pissed with Beth for cheating on Cooper (even if it was with Ryan), but I'm feeling her pain for thinking that she has driven him back to the dark place he was in when she met him. I know it's killing her.<br /><br />I love the Cruz/Rayne scenario and all the possiblities that could come with this first encounter. Can't wait to see what developes with that.<br /><br />Overall, great update. You two have totally out done yourselves. This is a true example of what great things can come when you kick perfection to the curb and go with what's in your heart.<br /><br />Loved it, loved it, loved :)Muzegoddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12061922145498476714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192880522798293586.post-48178763338421883182009-08-23T15:19:35.625-07:002009-08-23T15:19:35.625-07:00Dinuriel thank you! Particularly for the complime...Dinuriel thank you! Particularly for the compliment about the pics since I go into a panic attack about them every single time.<br /><br />We worked hard to get the two POVs right. Hope it works!<br /><br />I'd personally have hit Rayne with something if I was her mother. Wouldn't care about her feelings since what she did could and can still send a good man to prison and brand him as a sex offender for the rest of his life. Plus by passing herself off as her mother, she left him with hope he should not have had. That said, I agree, jealousy played a part in her mother's response - not good.S.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15236399168777815648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192880522798293586.post-67724586126381960482009-08-23T14:55:57.160-07:002009-08-23T14:55:57.160-07:00Sinclair: YES YES. Cruz is another relative of R...Sinclair: YES YES. Cruz is another relative of Rafe and company! I am so glad you picked up on that! We have a bio posted for him under the surname Delgato on our bio page. He's a very close approximation of Rayne's 'prince' and for a very good reason...<br /><br />Will Cooper ever find out? He'd kill Ryan if he did. I doubt he'd ever think of his daughter as the aggressor.<br /><br />Rayne is in search of a fantasy. She thought she found him. I think I'm right with you on that point about the dream person - I'd go for it too.<br /><br />Thank you so much!S.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15236399168777815648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192880522798293586.post-10584298275775182602009-08-23T14:19:13.386-07:002009-08-23T14:19:13.386-07:00OMG is this another relative of Rafe and company? ...OMG is this another relative of Rafe and company? Cause they like populate this entire dam city. Theyre everywhere with their tan skin and stunning eyes. What I wouldnt do to be in that family :) Plus Cruz looks like a breath of fresh air for Rayne. It seems like in the upcoming months(or however much time passes in the story) shes going to need someone to be objective and listen. Cause no one else can say a thing without injecting their own personal feelings. Which is kinda sad but thats life.<br /><br />And what will Cooper do? It seems like Beth is looking at this whole thing from the ex girlfriend view instead of an adult. Which to me says at some point he's going to find out his daughter is a total vixen.<br /><br />Theres a small part of me that is totally feeling bad for Rayne. She's just the sad girl who was in love with someone and wanted him so bad and when she had a chance to hit that she did. And realised just how much fantasies should stay fantasies. It also made me wonder what I would do if the chance to be with that dream person ever arose. I feel like I would be right there with her and be totally selfish and take that chance.Sinclairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192880522798293586.post-71246598990047496982009-08-23T14:04:01.728-07:002009-08-23T14:04:01.728-07:00Gorgeous pictures, as usual :)
Yeah, I have to ag...Gorgeous pictures, as usual :)<br /><br />Yeah, I have to agree with Phoenix and S@ndy about Beth. Even if she's made her choice, she definitely wasn't being the mom there--she could have handled that better, that's for sure. Of course, Rayne could have also, but I think in this case, she had more reason to be irrational, if that makes any sense.<br /><br />Interesting getting the two completely different POVs with the dream sequence. Gives a nice contrast between Cooper and Beth while still getting a certain feel of destiny across.<br /><br />I might have to come back and leave a more coherent comment when I'm a little more awake. Sorry :(Vanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09325395792013382406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192880522798293586.post-31059938335048258612009-08-23T13:56:43.511-07:002009-08-23T13:56:43.511-07:00Thank you Sandy! I think that Beth's reaction ...Thank you Sandy! I think that Beth's reaction is coming both as a parent of a child that screwed up as well as from jealousy. It is important to remember that she shut down whatever feelings she had for Ryan when she walked away from his house and him.<br /><br />I will say that both Cooper and Beth talked for most of the night about their marriage and what they want. And like father like daughter. Cooper will make some impulsive decisions that will have far reaching consequences.<br /><br />Cruz is fascinating isn't he? ;)thewyndhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09476656359810192923noreply@blogger.com