Fashion Victims Season 2 Week 4

2.16
Rick sat in Grind, the warm mug in his hands shaking. Barbi sat across from him, a weak smile plastered on her face. She was waiting for him to react, to say something. What the hell could he say? He was going to be a father!
"Well?" Barbi was on the verge of tears.
"Marry me." The words just tumbled out of Rick's mouth.

2.17
Kurt sat in his office, Casey High, the hot new designer, sat across from him.
"What the hell were you thinking?" After Kurt had taken over Dollhouse's new PR branch he had found himself saying those words a lot. "You seduced the leading conservative radio host... on air?"
Casey just smiled and shrugged.

2.18
Barbi just looked on, shocked. So did the rest of the customers in the coffee shop.
"I..." She was stammering. "Okay!"
She didn't have time to question her decision. Rick was on his feet, sweeping her into his arms. He kissed her.
And to think, not that long ago she was married to his brother.

2.19
"Just think of it as free promotion." Casey was as calm as could be.
"Every Republican in Chicago wants your head! They are threatening to attack your runway show."
Casey just laughed. "Bring it on."
Kurt sighed. He could already tell that this was going to get messy.

2.20
"I have to get you a ring." Rick was beaming.
Barbi and Rick walked arm and arm down Michigan Avenue. The cool fall air felt good, although a part of her wished she could replace the city smell with the smell of burning leaves. Then the moment would have been perfect. She pulled Rick close to her. Now she just had to tell her mother. Suddenly she didn't feel so good.

Fashion Victims Season 2 Canceled

On monday I will post the remaining five episodes in one big chunk, and then Soap Sudz will go dark.  As for the future of Soap Sudz...  I'm working on something.  Lets see if it happens.

Fashion Victims ep. 2.15

Jackson stepped away from the bed, letting Annabelle talk to Derrick. He needed to make sure this was for real.
"You can never tell with coma patients." Rachel spoke softly. "He seems fine, but he needs to stay for observation. If he's repsonsive tomorrow then things are good. Just be ready."
She gently placed her hand on Jackson's shoulder.

Fashion Victims Ep. 2.12, 2.13, 2.14

2.12
Barbi sat on the exam table, her doctor sat across from her. The blood work wasn't back yet, but the doctor had done a quick urine test, and the results were almost ready.
"Well?" She felt herself kicking the metal base of the table.
The doctor handed Barbi the test. Barbi took one look at the small read-out screen and suddenly she felt ill again.
2.13
Jackson kissed Derrick's hand, the tears spilling down his cheeks. How long had he waited for this moment.
"She told me you were here almost every day." Derrick's voice was hoarse, dry. "You look like hell."
Jackson laughed, then leaned forward, finally planting a kiss on responsive lips.
2.14
Pregnant. Who knew she could even still have kids? She pulled her cellphone out of her purse, and scanned through the phone book for Rick's numbers. She was about to say the four words almost every man dreaded. "We have to talk."
How would Rick take this? What if he freaked? What if he was happy? Oh God. She found his number and hit call.

My Final Decision Should Be Coming Soon...

So, obviously after I wrote my little post about possibly canceling Fashion Victims season 2 my feed reader got cut in half.  This is not looking well.  I'm giving the series til friday to pick up.  If it doesn't I will officially cancel FV, and the next monday post the last five episodes in one big lump. 

I have to say though, it would take a drastic upswing to change my mind.

Fashion Victims Ep. 2.11

Jackson rushed into Derrick's hospital room. Rachel stood by the bed, smiling, Derrick's hand in hers.
"He's been asking for you." Rachel's voice was wet with tears.
Jackson couldn't speak. He just rushed over to the bed, kneeling next to it, so happy to finally look into Derrick's groggy, but very much awake eyes.

Fashion Victims Ep. 2.10

"Please stop saying you're sorry. I get it." Mia put her mug down on the table. Mitchell had said apologized ten times since they left the Dollhouse offices.
"I quit. At Precious Stones, the agency I worked for." He still couldn't look at her.
"Good, they were a bunch of monsters over there. I get it. Stuff like that comes with the business." She placed her hand over his, and he finally looked her in the eye.

The Future of Fashion Victims...

So, obviously this new format isn't working.  Also, while I know where the new storylines are going, sadly I just don't think they are working out.  So what does this mean? 

Well, I have two more weeks already written, and unless I see a massive upswing in readers, then I may end up posting the episodes I have, and then ending the series.  As much as I love Fashion Victims, I'm not sure I'm willing to devote the time to something that is failing.

Does that mean I'm giving up on Sudz?  No.  I may not post for a while, but if I do start writing something that I think is worth my time, then I may start up again. 

The decision is not final, not yet anyways, and I'll wait til the end of next week to decide Fashion Victims fate. 

Fashion Victims Ep. 2.9

"How long has it been?" Annabelle sat on the unmade bed, sipping a bottle of water.
"To long. Five years? Her mom sent her to boarding school." Jackson sat across from her on the floor. "I wanted her at home. Her mom wanted her freedom."
There was an awkward silence which was broken a few seconds later by Jackson's phone going off. He picked it up, and his face lit up as he read the text.

Fashion Victims Ep. 2.8

"I'm sorry." The words just tumbled out of Mitchell's mouth. "I really am sorry."
Mia didn't speak. She stepped of the pedestal and lifted the dress over her head, making sure not to scratch herself with any of the pins. Then she walked over to Mitchell and patted him on the shoulder.
"Lets grab a cup of coffee." She stepped behind a curtain before he could speak.

Fashion Victims Ep. 2.7

Annabelle sat in the small spare bedroom of Jackson's apartment. Her eyes rested on the tiny closet.
"You're moving your daughter into here?" She glanced at the tiny closet.
"What?" Jackson began unpacking a few of the knick knacks he had bought.
They were all baby doll pink.
Annabelle just shook her head and went back to shifting boxes

Fashion Victims Ep. 2.6

Mia stood on the pedistal in the center of the fitting room, one of Casey High's bizarre creations hanging on her not so thin frame. Since her scandal hit the press she had found herself giving into the temptation of food, and she was surprised to find her career still intact.
Just as the thoughts of her scandal passed through her mind none other than Mitchell Cross entered the dressing room.

Sorry! Some not so great news...

Hey guys, I apologize for missing an episode today, and I hate to say this but... I probably won't be able to get any new eps up until friday or next monday.  As much as I love soap sudz, it is still a hobby, and work comes first.  I'll keep you all posted!

Fashion Victims 2.5

            Barbi stood in front of the full length mirror on the closet door, her hair still wet from the shower. She looked like hell.
           "Go today." Rick wrapped his arms around her, kissing her neck.
             Barbi didn't say anything. She didn't want to go, because she already had an idea of what he would tell her. She didn't want to hear those words leave anyone's mouth.

Fashion Victims 2.4

Jackson kissed Derrick lightly on the forehead.
"I'll be back later." He whispered.
"I'll take care of him, don't worry." Rachel folded her hands over her chest, and nodded.
Jackson knew had to leave. He had to get ready for his daughter. She would be in town in a few days and he hadn't even started on her room yet. Blanca Levi was coming home.