#for fox sake redd

[milich96]

Headcannon yokai au, the only time the tanukis go to the fox village is during harvest festivals. (Also tanukis are Buddhist while kitsunes are Shinto cause ya know inari foxes)

Tom after spending all the time at the festival near Redd, talking and laughing with him, sharing fried tofu and sake together: I have never met this kitsune in my entire life

Also I knew about Kitsune being Shinto, but I had no idea Tanuki were Buddhist 😲😲😲

[themanicmagician]

Shipwrecked [3/4]

[AO3]

Summary: When Redd’s boat crashes upon the shore of Bastion Island, Tom reluctantly takes him in while he recovers. Tom despises Redd for his past deceit, but when he has no choice but to spend time with him, Tom is reminded why he fell in love with the wily fox in the first place.

“What is this supposed to be?”

Tom eyed the frilly cocktail Redd had pushed into his hand. It was a swirl of blue and seafoam green, complete with a tiny toothpick umbrella spearing a pineapple wedge.

“Vacation Juice.”

“But we’re not on a—”

“It’s just a name. You’ll like it, trust me.”

Tom took a small sip. It tasted like pears. Very, very sugary pears. He couldn’t even taste the alcohol. As he took a second, larger sip, Redd said: “Told you you’d like it.”

Tom rolled his eyes, not gracing Redd with a response. He swallowed another mouthful of the “juice” as he glanced around the bar. It wasn’t one of their typical haunts. Drinking out in the city was always expensive, so they tended towards establishments with long, generous happy hours, and cheap brews to go along with. The bar they were in now—Tom had already forgotten the name—was a touch fancier. The drinks were all cocktails with themed names. The drinks were served in small portions, and the prices were obscene, but they were celebrating, after all. They could splurge, just a little, just tonight.

The bar was miraculously uncrowded. Tom and Redd had even managed to secure a corner table all for themselves. The lighting was dim, intimate. They were surrounded mostly by other couples, each pair focused on each other rather than a game on TV.

This was Tom’s third drink in under an hour, and he was getting to that pleasant, loose phase of drunkenness. He watched Redd swallow, observed the slow bob of his throat as he drank. He was struck by a bolt of desire. He wanted to trace the movement with his tongue. Tom shifted on his stool.

Redd’s cell phone rang. He fished it out of his pocket. His cool demeanor slipped, his eyes widened in alarm.

“It’s the landlord for the building!” He told Tom before he hurriedly took the call. “Hi! Phil, how’s it going? No, no it’s not a bad time at all.”

Redd hunched down, pressing the phone close to his ear to listen over the booming music.

“...Really? Oh—Oh no, that’s not a problem at all.”

Redd’s expression twisted briefly in distress. Tom’s stomach lurched with sudden, strong anxiety. What was the landlord saying? It was maddening, only being able to hear half of the conversation. He leaned closer, but could barely hear the tinny voice coming from Redd’s phone.

“Of course. I’ll get it to you tonight. Yes. You too. Ciao.”

Redd hung up, and sighed. When he didn’t immediately launch into an explanation, Tom blurted: “Well?”

Redd combed a paw through the fur on his head with agitation. It made his sleek fur stick up at odd angles, but Redd didn’t seem to notice, or care.

“The landlord, he got another offer on the store. Says if we still want it we’ll have to pay the first six months—up front.”

Tom swallowed, throat suddenly dry. He downed the rest of his Vacation Juice.

“I have some money put away, but not nearly enough for all that time.” Redd frowned. “But if I don’t get it to him tonight, we lose the place.”

“Well, how much is six months’ rent?”

“Everything included—all the fees, insurance, utilities and everything—it’ll be 200,000 bells. And I already went and spent most of my money getting us the stock. I can’t get a refund now.” He laughed, the sound sharp and bitter. “We’ll have all this furniture and nowhere to put it.”  

“How much do you need?”

“Tom, I couldn’t—”

“Redd. We’re partners, right? How much do you need?”

The fox shifted on his stool.

“...It’s too much to ask of you.” Redd mumbled, eventually.

“Redd.”

“Fine, fine. I only have about 15k bells left in my account right now.”

Tom brought out his own phone. It took a few clumsy tries for him to unlock it. He had just enough in his account to cover the remainder, built up from the months of pitching and selling ideas to businesses. This would drain nearly all of Tom’s savings, but it was an investment. It was worth it. Besides, they’d make it up and then some when their store opened.

“I can transfer it over right now.” Tom smiled. “Though I’m afraid we’ll have to switch to ramen and tap water for a while.”

“I could kiss you.” Redd said.

“What’s stopping you?”

After a sloppy kiss that tasted of pears and apples, Tom drained his account for the deposit. Redd called Phil back to confirm the transfer was a success. Once the landlord confirmed, Redd pulled Tom from the bar, hand in hand. They couldn’t really afford to buy more fancy cocktails, but there was a full bottle of sake at home, calling their name.

~*~

Tom awoke with a thunderous headache. He groaned, pinching two fingers to the ridge of his nose. He warily opened his eyes a few centimeters, then slammed them shut again. Nausea churned in his gut. He took a moment to just lay there, and prayed for his insides to stop revolting. How much had they had to drink last night? It was a blur. Tom had been feeling buzzed already from the cocktails and then the sake had gone and punched straight holes through his memory. He remembered snatches of moments, of sensations. Raking his paws through Redd’s fur, feeling the corded muscles beneath as they shifted. The sweet taste of Redd’s mouth on his, the triumph of finally marking up that exposed throat. The way that Redd, always so perfect and composed, became a stuttering, breathy mess as they made love. Then, a whole lot of nothing.

“Redd?” Tom moaned feebly. The fox handled his liquor a thousand times better than he did. He could entreat his partner to get up and fetch him some water. He flailed out blindly, reaching, but his hand encountered no fox.

Tom opened his eyes again, with heavy reluctance. He was alone in the bed. He swept his paw over the sheets. They were cool.

Tom spilled clumsily over the side of the bed to reach his pants, which were in a crumpled heap on the bedroom floor. He rooted around in his pockets until he found his phone. The time blared at him, like a condemnation: 10:05 a.m. For someone that normally got up for the day at 6, it was sacrilege.

Standing upright was a mistake. Dizziness and nausea slammed into him immediately. He barely made it to the bathroom before he was puking. He hadn’t really had much to eat yesterday, so all that came up was stringy bile. He flushed the mess down and rested his head for a minute against the cool bathroom cabinet.

He was surprised Redd hadn’t come to investigate, considering the amount of noise Tom was making.

“Redd?” He croaked.

There was no reply.

Tom sat for a moment more, until he was certain he wouldn’t neat the toilet again. He levered himself upright, bracing himself on the sink.

He shuffled out of the bathroom, and went into the area comprised of their kitchenette and living room. Redd was still nowhere to be found. And there was something...off. It took him a moment, and then he realized: Redd’s stuff was missing. His artwork that’d been scattered around, his books, they were gone. Tom checked their bedroom. Tom’s things were neatly folded in the drawers, but there was an empty gap where Redd’s clothes had once been.

Had something happened to Redd? Heart pounding with confusion and fear, he dialed Redd’s number. The call went straight to voicemail. He called again; same result.

After the beep, he left a message, his voice audibly shaky. “H-Hey, it’s Tom. Call me when you get this, alright? Let me know you’re okay.”

Tom returned to the living room, and paced anxiously until his attention was caught by a white envelope. It was resting on the floor, by the front door. Someone must have slipped it underneath.

The envelope was addressed to Redd, but Tom broke the seal anyway, hoping whatever was inside would provide answers.

Inside was a final eviction notice.

According to it, Redd was three months past due on rent, and had until the end of the week to move out his stuff before it was thrown out by management.

Tom was breathing fast, now. It felt like the walls were closing in on him. This didn’t make  sense. Redd had afforded this apartment for years before Tom had moved in. And as soon as Tom began making money he contributed half of the rent. He gave the bells over to Redd and assumed he’d take care of it. Redd had money before they’d poured most of their shared earnings into their store, so why—?

The eviction notice was starting to crumple in his shaking grip. He set it aside on the kitchen island.

He needed to find Redd. He needed to talk to him. There was probably some simple explanation for all of this that Tom just couldn’t see right now. Redd would explain, would tease him for getting all worked up about nothing. Or, or maybe this had been premeditated. Maybe he’d taken Tom’s money for months and then—

Tom yanked on his pants, and a shirt, and dashed out of the apartment. Redd wasn’t home, but there was one other place he might be at this hour.

Tom ran to their store. Animals gave him odd looks as he passed them, but he paid them no attention. He wasn’t built for running, especially not over long distances. He was soon panting and wheezing, sweat slicking his shirt to his back, but he didn’t slow. The walking sign switched to a red hand but Tom kept running, ignoring the resultant yells and curses spat at him from nearby cars as they were forced to swerve around him.

He reached the store at last—and his heart dropped to his stomach. The entire area was roped off. There were large heavy construction machines, including a crane with a wrecking ball at the end of it.

Tom ducked under the tape and tried to run inside, but was grabbed by one of the construction workers.

“Hey, hey!” The bulldog barked. “You crazy? You can’t go in there, they’re about to bust it down.”

“That’s my store!” Tom yelled. “What are you doing, that’s my property!”

“This place has been foreclosed on for over a year now.” The worker replied, bewildered. “It’s been slated for demolition. Gonna squeeze another high-rise in there.”

“But—But—”

The key in his pocket was freshly cut. If the place had been abandoned, it would’ve been relatively simple for Redd to install a new lock on the place. To add a layer of credibility to the entire request, to allow Tom to hope.

Tom was no longer resisting, so the bulldog released his grip on Tom’s shirt.

“You should step back, kid. It’s going to get real dusty here in a minute.”

He threw one last perplexed look at Tom before he rejoined his crew members.

Tom retreated behind the tape, and watched as the wrecking ball swung out, and smashed the front of the building inwards. His eyes watered, then, but not from the resultant dust.

~*~

He didn’t return to the apartment. He didn’t want anything they’d shared, or that would remind him of Redd.

He walked to the train station in a daze, only pausing to chuck his apartment and store keys in the trash.

Tom didn’t have much remaining in his account, but Redd had at least left him enough to purchase a one-way ticket back to his hometown. The train was the same make and model as the one that’d brought him here, six months ago.

Tom sat at a free window seat, and rested his cheek against the window. The glass was a bit smudged and sticky, likely from a child’s hands, but Tom left his head where it was.

The train came alive with a jolt. Soon the skyscrapers gave way to houses. Gradually, the houses became further and further spaced out, and the forest grew denser. He drank in the sight of green foliage greedily, like a man given water after days in the desert. He hadn’t realized, until now, how much he hated the gray of steel, the tan of concrete, the black of asphalt.  

The train stopped intermittently. Tom did not pay attention to the conductor’s voice over the loudspeaker, as his was the very last stop on the line.

“Hey, do you mind if I sit next to you?”

It took half a moment for Tom to recognize that he was being spoken to. He pulled his gaze sluggishly away from the window. A blue and white cat stood there, smiling down at him, seemingly unperturbed by Tom’s dour mood. Tom shrugged, not really caring what the cat did. He slid into the seat beside Tom.

“I’m Rover.” He beamed. Tom wanted to grab him by the shoulders, shake him, scream that it wasn’t fair, how dare he smile like that when Tom had been through hell.

“...Tom.” He admitted, eventually, in the expectant silence.

“Pleasure. So, where you headed?”

“Home.”

He understood it now. He wasn’t meant for city life, for a place that cradled you when you could provide it value, then dropped you into the dirt after.

“Took a day trip to the city, eh?”

Tom grunted.

“What a place! Fun to visit now and again, but I’d never live there, personally.”

“Me neither.” Tom agreed.

Rover filled the trip with largely one-sided chatter until he hopped off, three stops before Tom’s.

“Safe travels, friend! I’m sure we’ll meet again someday.”

Tom mustered up a wave for him.

The train pulled into its final station a little after noon. Hardly anyone was left on the train. As Tom left the station, he passed a few elderly couples, some younger animals psyching themselves up for a nature hike.

There weren’t cabs this far out, so Tom walked. It reminded him somewhat of his first day in the city, fraught as it was with exhaustion and confusion as he plodded down street after street. At least this time he walked with certainty. Starved of entertainment as a child, he’d explore the entire town enough times he could navigate it blind.

He wasn’t surprised to discover nothing had changed here. He hadn’t been gone that long, all told, and change came at a glacial pace in his hometown. There were the same trees, unchanging storefronts. Though he supposed there was perhaps a bit more peeling paint on the general store sign than the last time he’d seen it. The store had been owned by Gran Bluebell since before Tom was a kit. It was no great shock she didn’t bother with touching up the hard to reach sign at her age.

People recognized him. Welcomed him. Assumed he was just here for a visit. Tom smiled at them, and exchanged pleasantries but no meaningful information on his side. Humiliation burned his face like a hot brand. He could hardly admit to himself that he’d failed, let alone to them. They’d sympathize, express their condolences—but past their commiserating veneer would be a sick kind of satisfaction. I knew you’d never make it out there. You thought you were better than us? Smarter? We’re all stuck here in this town for a reason.  

Had the city soured his optimistic, rosy view of others? Perhaps it had. Could he truly be blamed, though? With pessimism, you expected the worst out of others. You could never be disappointed, only pleasantly surprised.

At length, Tom reached his destination. It was a house on the end of the row. One story, cream-colored. The doorbell had stopped working years ago, so Tom rapped on the door. He heard the shuffle of feet over wood, and then the door creaked open.

Sable’s eyes widened. She shut the door again to unhook the chain lock, and then threw it wide open. Tom could see a slice of the kitchen from his current vantage point. Mabel was strapped into her highchair, gleefully smashing peas into paste on the tray in front of her, babbling nonsense. Label was peering at him with large, dark eyes, half-hidden behind the frayed couch.

“Tom, what are you doing here?” Sable swept a critical eye over him, noting his lack of luggage.

Tom saw telltale signs of strain in his friend’s features. The circles beneath her eyes, the unkemptness of her quills, the stains, fresh and old on her apron. He shouldn’t bother her with his problems. But he didn’t have anywhere else to go.

“Tom?”

She cupped his chin, lifted his head up so he met her gaze.

“What happened?”

Tom broke. He surged forward, wrapping Sable in a tight embrace. Sable hesitated only the briefest moment before she encircled her arms around him, stroking his back soothingly.

“Sable,” He choked out.

“It’s okay now.” Her tone was soothing and soft. “Let it out.”

He buried his head in her shoulder, and wept.

~*~

Tom was rooted in place. Redd was gone, again. Without a trace, without a word.

He was being stupid. He was overreacting. Where could Redd go, really? The island wasn’t that large.

He knew this, logically, and yet his heart was pounding like a drum, his paws, clammy. He couldn’t help the irrational fear that history was repeating itself.

He managed to break through the panic which had seized him to return downstairs. He entered the Cranny. Timmy and Tommy swiveled away from their conversation with Fang.

“Have you seen Redd?” Tom blurted.

The twins shook their heads in unison, but the old wolf scrunched up his forehead in thought.

“The little red fella?” Fang rumbled. Tom nodded. “Think I saw him on my way in. Headed northwards, cha-chomp.”

“Should we look too?”

“...too?”

“No, boys. Mind the shop. I’ll find him.”

Tom waited until he was out of sight of anyone inside the store before he broke into a jog. He crossed over the bridge that connected the main swatch of Bastion to the smaller crescent of land to the north. Alex had left most of this land to the wilds. There was a grove of multicolored hyacinths, encircled by pear trees. Bastion’s lighthouse was posted on the edge of the water. There was no other sign of civilization out here—save for Flurry’s house.

Tom hurried up to the house, and was about to knock when the door swung open. Redd was exiting, a new book tucked under his arm. Flurry was behind him, wringing her tiny paws.

“You’re sure I can’t carry it for you?” She fretted.

“The book weighs more than you do. I can handle it, no problem.”

Redd was facing Flurry; he hadn’t seen Tom yet. He was speaking in that tone of voice, the same one he’d had with the boys, before Tom interrupted. Something soft, kind.

Then Redd turned to see Tom, and the gentle look on his face vanished, replaced by something charming and fake.

“Come to escort me home? How gentlemanly of you, Mr. Nook.” Redd batted his eyelashes obnoxiously. Flurry giggled.

Tom gave a short nod to the hamster before she shut the door. Tom waited until they were in the hyacinth field, far enough away from Flurry’s house, to speak.

“You can’t just—just leave without telling me.”

Redd snorted. “I’m not one of your adopted kiddos.” A thought seemed to occur to him, and with some annoyance, he added, “What, you can’t trust me to be on my own, is that it? Think I’m always up to no good?”

“You’re hurt and you don’t know the island. You can’t just go off on your own.”

“Please, Tom. Don’t bother with all this. You don’t care about me, you’ve made that perfectly clear.”

“That’s not what I—you’re so—!” Tom clamped his mouth shut. He took a deep breath, which didn’t do as much to calm him as he would have liked. “I’m sorry. I overreacted. You were just gone, and I panicked.”

Tom was surprised as that seemed to set Redd off. “Oh, panicked, did you? How do you think I felt when you left New Leaf, without telling me? I had to hear it from Chadder—Chadder, of all people!—that you’ve just run off to some deserted island, on your own. There are tarantulas out here, Tom. Tarantulas!”

“And scorpions,” Tom added, helpfully. Redd glowered at him. “I was expanding my business into travel. Not that you’d know anything about innovation.”

“You learned all you know from me!”

“Hardly!” Tom scoffed. “I taught myself everything after you stole from me. My first shop was made out of scrap metal and wood from the dump, and look at me now. Whereas you, Redd,” He jabbed the fox in the chest. “You just jump from one scam to the next, and don’t care who you hurt in the process.”

Redd flinched back. “I’m not. I’m not like that anymore. I—look. I might have. Lied. Before.”

“You’ll have to be more specific.” Tom said, waspishly.

“Guess I deserve that one.” Redd shifted his weight uneasily. “I’m talking about the art. It is real, like I said. Spent almost every bell I got to acquire it all. But I wasn’t planning to scam anyone with it. I wasn’t going to go island to island to sell people replicas. I just wanted to come here. Where you are.”

Tom’s ire drained, supplanted by confusion. He said nothing, and Redd took that as permission to continue.

“I was going to swing by once a week. Give a new piece of art to that human kid every time, because I know Blabbers—”

“Blathers.”

“—would want them all displayed in his museum. And over time, you’d get used to seeing me around. And there’d be no stories about fakes for you to hear. And maybe you’d…” Redd sighed. He looked up at Tom with an earnestness the raccoon had never seen from him before. “I scammed a lot of guys before you. A lot of them were like you—new to the city, hopelessly clueless, grateful for any scrap of guidance. But you were different. I...I do regret what happened between us. What I did to you. It still haunts me.”

“So why did you?” Tom asked, softly. “You know that I loved you.”

Redd’s face twisted in anguish. “I did know. I hate myself every day for ruining what we had. And the worst part is I can’t tell you why I did it. A part of me, a big part of me, didn’t want to. But it was what I’d always done. I didn’t grow up in a nice place, or in a nice home. I learned how to con, how to lie and cheat and survive. I learned how to take care of myself, because no one else was going to. And then you came along, and you didn’t want to use me, and you were clever, and wanted us to be partners, equals. You thought I could be that for you, that I could be up at as high a level as you are, and, and it scared me. It made me think that maybe I didn’t have to be that way anymore. I didn’t have to trick anyone ever again. But when it came down to it, I couldn’t change. I couldn’t make the leap. I fell into old habits, because they were secure, because I knew I could rely on the results. I knew I’d hurt you, but I did it anyway. Because I didn’t trust you, and I didn’t trust myself.”

Tom felt as if his heart was breaking again, but in a different way. Redd’s confession was a raw, sad thing.

“I’m not asking for your forgiveness. I know I don’t deserve it. But I’m a selfish bastard, and I...I still want you in my life. In whatever way you’ll have me.”

There was a long silence between them. The hyacinths swayed gently around them in the cool sea breeze.

Redd had hurt Tom deeply. On one level, Tom did forgive him. Redd had suffered the consequences of his actions. He’d gained money, but he’d lost Tom’s affections, lost the chance for an honest living. On another level, Tom could not open his heart fully to the fox again. Redd claimed that he had changed, and he certainly seemed repentant. But they would remain only acquaintances, perhaps friends, at the most. He simply could not trust Redd to the extent he had in the past, and he doubted he ever would.

“What book did Flurry give you?”

“What? Oh.” Redd blinked. He checked the title. “Bark Antony and Kleopawtra.”

“Perhaps you could read it aloud to the kids, tonight. They’d like that.”

A tentative smile spread slowly across Redd’s face.

He accepted the olive branch.

“Fine, but you’re voicing Bark Antony.”

The pair of them returned to the Cranny, walking shoulder to shoulder.

[yandere-ac]

Could I ask for a continuation of Yandere Redd toward Tom after he kidnapped him?

Yandere Redd X Tom Nook

Business Partners Part 2

“Well of it isn’t my favourite cousin! Come on in Casper! Let me show you these new paintings I’ve got!” The small human stepped into the ship, dripping of water as he came out of the rain. “Hello Redd! How’s it going?” He asked the fox as he approached him, holding his hands together while giving him the same smirk as always. “I’m doing great! Especially now that you’re here! Now come over here! I wanna show you this new painting I found! It’s the serene painting.” There was no doubt, Redd seemed much happier now than ever before. Casper didn’t know why exactly. But he appreciated the light nature that his boat gave off now. He looked at the painting long and hard. “Whaddaya say? It’s all yours for the low low price of-“

THUNK!

The two turned around to look over to the furniture part of the boat. “What was that?” Casper asked as he turned his whole body towards the sound. “Ehh don’t worry `bout it cuz! This old boat makes all kinds of strange noises.” Redd tried to brush the strange sound off but Caspers suspicions only got stronger once he heard just the faintest sound of someone yelling out muffled cries of help. “There it is again! Did you not hear!? It sounded like a-“ but he stopped as he felt a strong grip on his shoulder. Looking up at Redd, his expression had gone from a playful smirk to a deadly glare. “Are you gonna buy something or are you gonna get out...”

“Alright! See you later! Thank you for your business!” Redd said gleefully as the boy ran off and out of his ship. “...moron.” Redd said the last part quietly to himself. Smirking at the fact that the human just walked out of his boat, having bought a 4960 bell painting that wasn’t even real! God how he missed this. Ever since he moved from mudmore to try and find Tom again he hadn’t exactly had any time to scam gullible idiots. Speaking of Tom. Redd happily skipped over to the furniture department, treading his hands on the big door with the golden padlock. He stuck his hand down the giant pocket of his apron and rummaged through it to find the key. Once he felt it between his fingers he grabbed a hold of it and pulled it out. The silver key fit right inside the big lock, effectively opening the door for him. He brushed off any and all dirt that was left on his apron before going inside. As he pushed the big metal door open, it made a big haunting creak. Looking inside. Redd got a soft smile on his lips. There, tied up and sitting besides a bed sat his sweet sweet nookie. He was looking down on the ground. It had been three days since Redd had abducted him. He kept Tom in his little side room on his boat, there he was restrained by chains. Pretty long chains. Tom had just enough room to move around slightly so that he could hop on and off the bed. He didn’t have chains long enough for him to reach the door, maybe a few feet away. And that was the cruelest thing about the chains. Tom was so close to the door, but he just couldn’t reach it. And even if he could reach it. Redd made sure to lock it anytime he wasn’t in there with Tom.

“What’s the matter nookie? Tied up at the moment?” Nothing. No reaction, no backlash, not even a perk up. Redd let out a sigh. He knew Tom hadn’t lost all hope yet, this wasn’t the state of someone defeated. This was the state of someone who was ignoring him. He knew Tom was there, he knew he heard him. He knew the tanooki wanted to scream and shout at him. He just had to trigger that response. Redd let out a sigh as he approached his chained up lover. And as he did so, Tom scrambled back. God how he loved seeing him afraid. Redd knew there was something wrong with him. He had kidnapped and threatened to kill a little girl to press one of the most harmless owls in the world for information. He’d abducted and innocent man as he was sleeping, choosing to wake him up just so he could see the fear in is eyes before he drugged him. For gods sake, the moment Tom woke up in his boat for the first time, that was a moment of pure ecstasy. Oh he remembered it so vividly, mostly because it happened two days ago. He remembered how petrified Tom looked. How much he tried to break loose, only to fail. Redd wasn’t about to lie and say all the fear Tom showed didn’t give him immense pleasure. But he knew that was probably the height of Toms fear, or at least as long as Redd didn’t do something to him that would strike fear. But Redd did not have any intention of hurting Tom. He loved Tom. He swore to protect him before and he’ll keep that promise to this day. Even if his ways of protection was kidnapping him and keeping him tied up. But Redd wasn’t about to lie to himself. He knew that there was about a million things that he could have done before kidnapping him. But truth be told, he wanted this. He wanted to take Tom away and keep him all to himself. Because Tom would eventually move away again. And the cycle would repeat until Tom got a restraining order which would ultimately fail and Redd would kidnap him. So why not speed up the process a little. Redd wanted to skip the appetiser and go straight to the main meal. Tom.

“Oh come on Tom. Look at me. I want to see those beautiful eyes of yours.” Redd tried to solicit any kind of reaction from Tom, any sort of scoff or wince. But nothing. Not even a peep. Redd let out a deep sigh at Toms refusal. He didn’t like him like this. Tom was a very passionate guy, but his default setting when it comes to confrontation is neutrality. He didn’t want to satisfy Redd with a reaction, but it was getting harder and harder as he had to physically stop himself from gritting his teeth in anger. “You know Tom. I always hated when you did this. It’s a stupid way of coping and you know you’re gonna have to talk to me eventually. You’re putting me in an awkward situation where my hands are...tied up-“ “shut up...” Redd looked down at Tom in almost shock. He knew that Tom would burst but he didn’t think It’d be that easy. “Excuse me?” “SHUT! UP!” Toms voice was filled to the brim with spite. He was now looking at the fox dead in his eyes. And Redd had to admit. Even though he said that he wanted a reaction, the look in Toms eyes, it almost frightened him. “You insensitive bastard! How dare you! How dare you try and make jokes when my children are out there without a father! I didn’t think you could possibly sink any lower than you already were but apparently I was wrong.” Tom shouted at Redd, his voice cracking at several moments. “...you disgust me Redd...I am disgusted and ashamed that I ever considered you a friend. I am disgusted that I ever...” “you ever what? That you used to date me? That we used to kiss? Used to live together? Tell me Tom? What is it!? Tell me what you hate so much about me! There is nothing you can say that I’ve never heard or thought myself before! I’m a scammer, I’m a fraud! I trick people, I hurt people. It’s what I do! I’m a FOX!” Redds said, his voice gradually getting angrier and angrier. “Sorry I’m not perfect like you are Tom! But- but that’s the thing! You were just always so PERFECT weren’t you! You had a moral compass, you were so friendly and charming and polite! YOU WERE THE ONLY PERSON WHO FUCKING BELIEVED IN ME!!!” Now it was Redds turn to explode. He could feel the stinging feeling of tears forming in his eyes. After the sudden outburst, he stayed quiet for a few seconds, breathing heavily while maintaining eye contact with Tom. His posture was seething with rage as he broke the silence.

“And everyday when I was with you, I truly felt like I was loved. During the years I was with you, those were the few years of my life where I felt genuine happiness. So the day you stopped believing in me, was the day I stopped being myself. It was the day that all of my past hate and insecurities came flushing back and consumed me. It tore into every last part of me. The day you left, was the day that your Redd, your boyfriend died.” Redds voice was now a bit calmer. “You made me so happy before, you made me feel I was capable of love, you made me fully experience life. But then...you made me experience hell, pure and unfiltered hell. Meanwhile you were out experiencing heaven. You have no clue what life without you was like, how many times I wanted to...it changed me nookie...you changed me. You made me into who I am today. By putting me through that hell, you crafted me into the monster standing before you...” Redd gently grabbed ahold of Toms chin, tilting it upwards slightly so that he would look at him. In his eyes he saw nothing but fear. The type of fear where you feel like crying.

“And now you have to deal with that monster...”

/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

Okay this is slowly turning into a Tom Nook/Raymond blog. But it’s not my fault you guys send me such good requests regarding the two!!! Like I’m good at executing ideas that are presented to me, not actually coming up with ideas! Anyways, the next fic is gonna be about a new character. Someone I haven’t written for yet ;))) I’m not gonna say who , but it is an NPC

[cheetoflavoredcake]

On the topic of ACNH, I’d like to say Redd is my favorite bastard fox. Like, I have over 50+ headcannons for this little scamming hoe. I love his character design and his personality - and the fact that the whole fandom believes he and tom are bitter exes - buT FOR GODS SAKE WHERE IS HE???? ITS BEEN OVER LIKE 3 MONTHS AND HE HASN’T VISITED ME AGAIN! I WANT TO GET A HAUNTED FAKE PAINTING AND PUT IT IN MY HOUSE, BUT HE WONT COME TO MY ISLAND! I’m aware I can just trade someone on a sever for one but its the expeiance that counts. I jUsT wAnT mY bAsTaRd, ScAmMiNg HoE 

[gingkoapron]

@decantress has been added to the mailing list liked for a starter!

SpiraleFES was a perfect time to hustle and make some coin with game booths and attempts to bank on selling a feeling. There was no hustling on an empty stomach though and Redd was sure to take full advantage of the free barbecue dinner down by the Boardwalk, a conveniently short distance from where he’s been doing festive business. The fox is loading up his plate without shame when he spots a green-skinned woman he’s realizing he’s seen more than a few times at this tasty hand-out. Redd wasn’t one to forget folks and he knew when he saw her before she was the same dame that bought him sake that one time. Maybe... he should show some good will and return the favor. Also maybe if she’s out here doing the same thing he is she’d be open to some profitable ideas. Yeah, this could work.

He approaches her with a smile, tone chipper. “Hey hey~! Funny bumping into you again! What are ya doin’ here?”

[csenews]

TV ONE REPRESENTS WITH EXPANDED Programs

TV ONE REPRESENTS WITH EXPANDED MORNING NEWS, CURRENT AFFAIRS AND LIFESTYLE LINE-UP, PLUS INCREASED COMMITMENT TO FAMILY REALITY AND TRUE CRIME & JUSTICE SHOWS DURING 2017 UPFRONT PRESENTATION

-- NewsOne Now Becomes Black America Today and Expands to Two-Hour Format Joined by Daily Lifestyle Talker in Late 3Q17; Academy Award Winner Viola Davis EP's New Investigative Series and Benjamin Crump Hosts Original Series on Wrongful Convictions to Build Out Network's True Crime & Justice Programming Slate --

2017 Network Sizzle: https://vimeo.com/213521181 (password: sizzle)

 New York, NY (BlackNews.com) -- Showcasing its 4Q17-2018 programming line-up to the advertising community, TV One unveiled a very focused slate of originals during its annual Upfront presentation at Current located in Chelsea Piers yesterday. Fulfilling the promise to "REPRESENT the many facets of Black Culture past, present and future," President Brad Siegel announced the network will present a more focused and targeted programming schedule that reinforces TV One's commitment to the news and stories that matter in the Black community; authentic, relatable unscripted programming; true crime & justice; as well as original movies that tell bigger and more important stories.

"Our goal is to provide our discerning audience of information-conscious influencers with more of what they are looking for in original films, family reality, true crime and justice content," said Brad Siegel, TV One's President. "This will offer advertisers more opportunities to be seen in the positive environment of our popular, quality appointment television offerings."

Beginning in 3Q17, TV One will enhance its live morning news, current affairs and lifestyle programming by expanding to three hours of live television, beginning with an expanded version of News One Now, hosted by Roland S. Martin, from 7-9 am ET. Later this year, the show will undergo a name and format change to complement the increased time slot to become Black America Today, the only daily news show that covers the issues that matter to the African American community.

"After six consecutive quarters of growth for News One Now, we are excited to announce that Roland Martin will continue to be a voice to the African American community with more time to share the news and stories that matter most to the Black community," said D'Angela Proctor, TV One's SVP, Original Programming and Production. "Viewers can look forward to more coverage of the latest headlines in addition to lifestyle stories in the areas of entertainment, business, personal finance, health and inspiration."

The third hour will become home to a brand new live, multi-platform one-hour daily talk show that is fun, informative, engaging and live. Hosted by a panel of four women who are dynamic, smart, funny and opinionated, they want to empower and inspire African American women to tackle the challenges of their everyday lives. (A show­specific announcement will follow shortly).

TV One will also focus on expanding its popular True Crime & Justice programming, which has become a staple for the network on Monday nights. Beginning in August 2017, a second night of true crime shows will premiere, anchored by the proven series For My Man (Season 3).

Additionally, the network will premiere two limited series shows that are both receiving Hollywood support behind and in front of the camera. From the production companies of Viola Davis and Julius Tennon of JuVee Productions and Lemuel Plummer of L. Plummer Media comes the landmark limited series, Two Sides of the Truth, which will focus on four high profile cases that have been watershed moments for law enforcement and the Black community. Each episode will dissect and present both points of views of these highly charged cases so the audience can draw their own conclusions after hearing different sides of the story. Davis and Plummer will serve as executive producers. Davis also narrates the limited series.

"Every other week we hear about these horrific incidences and many of them go unsolved and unresolved. We hope that this show can take those headlines and humanize them," said Davis. "We want to give an unbiased approach to digging into what really happened on those fateful days and in doing so, hopefully shed some light and bring some awareness to such an important issue," said Tennon.

Currently in production, Evidence of Innocence is slated to premiere in 2018. The four­part event is hosted by acclaimed civil rights attorney and President of the National Bar Association Benjamin Crump, the lead attorney for the families of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, and Alesia Thomas. The series was created and executive produced by Emmy and NAACP Image award-winner Rushion McDonald of 3815 Media in partnership with Jupiter Entertainment. The limited series will profile the unbelievable true stories of individuals who were convicted of crimes they didn't commit, the journey each endured to have their cases overturned, and the challenge to rebuild their lives.

Another TV One True Crime & Justice entry is the unscripted crime docu-drama, Hotlanta. Following the real life stories of homicide detectives Vincent Velazquez and David Quinn, these two cops have worked side-by-side for 15 years, and know the gritty streets of Atlanta, and the people on them as well as they know each other.

In keeping with the network brand promise to represent real family, culture and authenticity, TV One will continue to deliver critically-acclaimed scripted series and heartfelt family reality shows, including The Manns, which premiered in early April, and Rickey Smiley For Real, which returns for a fourth season in July 2017.

"TV One will continue to make programming that celebrates and builds up family, recognizing that no two families are alike," said Siegel. "The Manns and Rickey Smiley For Real are great complements to one another as well as reinforce our goal to produce programming that incorporates family, faith and fun."

For a complete listing of their shows, see below:

REPRESENTING THE COMMUNITY

New Series

Black America Today Beginning in late 3Q17 NewsOne Now will expand to two hours and transition into Black America Today, the only daily news and lifestyle show that covers the issues that matter to the African American community. Hosted by Managing Editor Roland S. Martin, Black America Today will air weekdays on TV One from 7-9 a.m. ET. Each morning, Martin, guest panelists and contributors will cover breaking news, current affairs, entertainment, personal finance, business, health & wellness, and newsmaker profiles. Additionally, Black America Today will feature quarterly primetime specials to inform, inspire and uplift the Black community.

REPRESENTING FAMILY REALITY

New Series

The Manns The hour-long reality series reveals the often hilarious and sometimes controversial interactions between David and Tamela, their four grown children, eight grandchildren and a slew of friends, extended family and other characters that enrich the lives of the entertainment power couple. With recording careers, touring, filming and managing an outrageous family, The Manns often find themselves negotiating from the conference table to the kitchen table while showing viewers the day-to-day challenges, successes and joy that happen behind the scenes with this beloved couple who has been married for 29 years.

Returning Series

Rickey Smiley For Real (Season 4) Rickey Smiley For Real takes a humorous look at Rickey Smiley's hectic life as he juggles his career as a nationally syndicated radio host, stand-up comedian, actor, TV personality and businessman along with his daily duties as a single father of five. Being a mega media mogul is not always as glamorous as it's cracked up be, Smiley is constantly pulled in different directions between the demands of fatherhood and the needs of his work family. Nonetheless, he keeps them all laughing while they navigate new experiences together!

REPRESENTING CELEB-REALITY

Returning Series

Unsung (Season 11) and Unsung Hollywood The five-time NAACP Image Award-winning series Unsung dives into the poignant and untold stories of trailblazing legends from R&B, gospel and hip hop. The series celebrates the lives and careers of artists or groups who despite unparalleled talent have been under-recognized. Upcoming icons set to be featured in the eleventh season of Unsung include Wyclef, Marvin Sapp, Jagged Edge, Switch, The Dramatics and lce-T, the music artist.

Unsung Hollywood tells the full behind-the-scenes stories of the actors, actresses, shows and movies that you never get anywhere else. Previous icons featured include Sammy Davis, Jr., Pam Grier, Bernie Mac, Dick Gregory, Vivica A. Fox, Flip Wilson, Redd Foxx, Eartha Kitt, Meagan Good, Charlie Murphy, Hill Harper, Rudy Ray Moore, Joe Morton and Tim Reid. This season, the series will profile The Jeffersons and lce-T, the actor.

REPRESENTING TRUE CRIME & JUSTICE

New Series

Two Sides of the Truth Two Sides of the Truth will generate controversy - but not for controversy's sake. Executive produced by Viola Davis and Lemuel Plummer, with narration by Davis, the purpose of the show is to get people to look twice; to question what they're sure they know; to entertain the idea that while they might be right, that doesn't mean the other perspective isn't also right. Two Sides of the Truth will take viewers on a can't­look-away, thought-provoking, and emotional journey that will resonate with them the next time they see an unjust shooting. Because of Two Sides of the Truth, viewers across the country may think twice before drawing conclusions.

Evidence of Innocence Hosted by famed civil rights attorney, Benjamin Crump, Evidence of Innocence profiles the unbelievable true stories of individuals who were convicted of crimes they didn't commit. But, these real-life heroes successfully fought to have their guilty verdicts thrown out and win back their freedom. Post-incarceration, these men now must re­enter society to lead lives as husbands, fathers, business leaders and ultimately, champions of those who remain falsely imprisoned.

Hotlanta Hot/onto follows the real life stories of homicide detectives, Vincent Velazquez and David Quinn, two cops who have worked side-by-side for 15 years and know the city of Atlanta and the people on the streets as well as they know each other. "Vinny" and "Quinn" are the ultimate crime solving odd couple; Quinn's voice starts rising as soon as he gets excited, while Vinny stays cool, calm and collected in any situation. Despite their obvious differences, they have one thing in common: their commitment to solve every murder and bring justice to their victims. Together they're a force to be reckoned with.

#Murder Crime goes viral in this cutting-edge investigative series that examines crime with a deadly connection to technology and social media. Whether the killer met the victim online, posted incriminating details on his Facebook page, or the cops used social media to hunt down the perpetrator, each episode of #Murder examines how homicide - like everything else in this day and age - has gone digital.

Thou Shalt Not Thou Shall Not is a one-hour true crime series that pulls back the curtain on individuals who commit the gravest of sins: breaking The Holy Bible's Ten Commandments. Murders, scandals, cover-ups, and affairs are just a few of the unholy crimes featured in each episode's portrayal of Godless behavior. Full of shocking reveals and heart-stopping twists, these sinners don't just break the laws of man ... they break the laws of God.

Returning Series

Justice By Any Means (Season 3) Hosted by Malik Yoba, Justice By Any Means plunges viewers into amazing true stories of brave African-American men and women who suffered unimaginable loss and then went toe-to-toe with the bad guys - and girls. The show delves not only into real crimes, but real people who fought to bring these crimes to light by any means necessary.

Fatal Attraction (Season 6) Fatal Attraction dives into real-life stories of criminal acts committed under the guise of love that lead to consequences of deadly proportions. Recounting stories of love­gone-wrong, each episode consists of first-person interviews from loved ones, accounts from investigating officials, interrogation footage, and recreations with haunting cinematography.

For My Man (Season 3) According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, more than 200,000 women in the United States are living behind bars, making women the fastest growing population in the penal system. For My Man is a true crime series featuring the shocking stories of women who have been arrested for crimes they committed in the name of love. From committing a killing spree across the Midwest to acting as an inside informant at the DEA, these women have no limits in terms of how far they will go to support their men.

For My Woman (Season 2) Coming off the hit For My Man, For My Woman explores the dramatic and often deadly decisions made by men who are blinded by love, abused - physically or mentally - or get the unequivocal thrill that comes with pleasing their woman, often ending in long-lasting consequences they never imagined.

For more information about TV One's upcoming programming, visit the network's companion website at www.tvone.tv. TV One viewers can also join the conversation by connecting via social media on Twitter, lnstagram and Facebook (@tvonetv) using the hash tag #Represent and catch clips and promos on TV One's YouTube Channel.

ABOUT TV ONE: Launched in January 2004, TV One serves more than 60 million households, offering a broad range of real-life and entertainment-focused original programming, classic series, movies and music designed to entertain and inform a diverse audience of adult black viewers. The network represents the best in black culture and entertainment with fan favorite shows Unsung, Rickey Smiley For Real, Fatal Attraction, Hollywood Divas and The NAACP Image Awards. In addition, TV One is the cable home of blockbuster drama Empire, and NewsOne Now, the only live daily news program dedicated to black viewers. In December 2008, the company launched TV One High Def, which now serves 14 million households. TV One is solely owned by Radio One [NASDAQ: ROIA and ROIAK, www.radio-one.com], the largest African-American owned multi-media company primarily targeting Black and urban audiences.

[blaathers]

Redd and Blathers maybe,,,,,,,,,,,

send me a character and i’ll list... // accepting!

Redd redd redd redd --

favorite thing about them: he’s just... a bastard ok. an absolute swindling bastard and I love him for it. Not just that, but from his passwords and characterisation, he’s not JUST a bastard - he’s a very complex one! HE’S MULTIDIMENSIONAL AND I LOVE THAT ABOUT HIM. He’s also a very human example of “i didn’t do nothin’” but yOU DID. THIS IS ALL UR FAULT MAN. WHY YOU ALWAYS LYIN TO OTHERS AND URSELF.

least favorite thing about them: Obviously there’s that stuff that went down with my boy Nook. ;--; First, decency. Second, redd why did you have to be a materialistic jerk that was ur friend right there you should have lISTENED TO HIM -

favorite line: “You won’t regret it! ^^” REDD THAT PAINTING I BOUGHT WAS DEFINITELY GENUINE NO NEED TO BE SO OMINOUS ABOUT IT AND MAKE ME QUESTION ANY AND ALL LIFE DECISIONS

brOTP: Ooof... Redd is a lonely boy ;; I can’t really think of anything for this one since he doesn’t interact with that many people. All I got is Blathers rivalry & Redd bonding w/ the Nooklings and learning to be a better person from them... idk ... OH SNAP WISP AND REDD THO (pictured: toxi running to her graphics tablet)

OTP: I won’t go too much into this one since I know you’re not fond of it, but NookRedd! It just. Has to be written a certain way for me. Like please acknowledge what they had was unhealthy and unless Redd goes through some crazy character development ( AND HES INHERENTLY AWFUL / SELFISH SO THAT’D TAKE A LOT ), it still will be. also just saying now but hateships are valid af. both interpretations rule.

nOTP: Same case as brOTP tbh. pLEASE LET HIM INTERACT WITH MORE PEOPLE, NINTENDO.

random headcanon: The reason Redd turned out like he did was because he was scapegoated for being a fox all his life. This is why he’s so jaded and fake, because he’s met MANY people in his time who were the same, even when he was nice to them. Self-fufilling prophecy y’all. Also another reason why he squints at the islanders’ kindness.

unpopular opinion: redd is clearly a bad guy here (esp next to nook, who isn’t even a bad guy at all). nook is an honest businessman who cares about people and redd scams innocent people for money who cares about no one. why is this even controversy

song i associate with them: This only reminds me I need to make a playlist for him, but this one maybe?

favorite picture of them: grabs a blog icon i made that RUINED ME AND THIS POST

and blathers --

favorite thing about them: HE’S A NERD. I LOVE HIM SO MUCH. HE’S SO PASSIONATE ABOUT HIS STUFF AND THAT MAKES ME SO HAPPY. in the ova he will ramble on and on shamelessly and i love him so much. HES ALSO JUST??? really cool??? SQUARES DOWN WITH REDD WHEN HE TRIES TO CON BREWSTER. TRIES TO GET OVER HIS FEAR OF BUGS FOR CELESTE’S SAKE. HE’S DOING HIS BEST. i dont care if that was more than one thing in this house we sTAN BLATHERS THE OWL

least favorite thing about them: i love blathers with all my being what is this nonsense

favorite line: definitely the line about being chased onto his car by a snapping turtle that one makes me laugh so much

brOTP: w/ Nook!! Their friendship makes me so emotional. T--T I also saw this hc around somewhere that Tom helped pay off Blathers’ student loans and i love it so much. Also Brewster. ALSO FLICK AND BLATHERS. WE TALKED ABOUT THAT ONE TOO AND IM STILL EMO. I need to draw them T--T

OTP: Not sure who I ship with him tbh. :thinking emoji:

nOTP: Tbh kinda with Nook? Mostly because I’m not sure about the age range. Nintendo aren’t clear across the games ;--;

random headcanon: since redd is also in this post, redd is banned from the museum. insert montage of redd trying to sneak in and blathers constantly kicking him out.

unpopular opinion: Blathers treats all the bugs with respect... and that means he goes into the bug exhibit armed in tactical gear to make sure this is done correctly! they’re the bane of his existence, but he will look after them u-u also he’s very scared of bugs and was traumatized just let him live

song i associate with them: wonders, by the script. T--T

favorite picture of them: I would defend that smile w/ my life

[csenews]

TV ONE REPRESENTS WITH EXPANDED MORNING NEWS, CURRENT AFFAIRS AND LIFESTYLE LINE-UP, PLUS INCREASED COMMITMENT TO FAMILY REALITY AND TRUE CRIME & JUSTICE SHOWS DURING 2017 UPFRONT PRESENTATION

TV ONE REPRESENTS WITH EXPANDED MORNING NEWS, CURRENT AFFAIRS AND LIFESTYLE LINE-UP, PLUS INCREASED COMMITMENT TO FAMILY REALITY AND TRUE CRIME & JUSTICE SHOWS DURING 2017 UPFRONT PRESENTATION

-- NewsOne Now Becomes Black America Today and Expands to Two-Hour Format Joined by Daily Lifestyle Talker in Late 3Q17; Academy Award Winner Viola Davis EP's New Investigative Series and Benjamin Crump Hosts Original Series on Wrongful Convictions to Build Out Network's True Crime & Justice Programming Slate --

2017 Network Sizzle: https://vimeo.com/213521181 (password: sizzle)

 New York, NY (BlackNews.com) -- Showcasing its 4Q17-2018 programming line-up to the advertising community, TV One unveiled a very focused slate of originals during its annual Upfront presentation at Current located in Chelsea Piers yesterday. Fulfilling the promise to "REPRESENT the many facets of Black Culture past, present and future," President Brad Siegel announced the network will present a more focused and targeted programming schedule that reinforces TV One's commitment to the news and stories that matter in the Black community; authentic, relatable unscripted programming; true crime & justice; as well as original movies that tell bigger and more important stories.

"Our goal is to provide our discerning audience of information-conscious influencers with more of what they are looking for in original films, family reality, true crime and justice content," said Brad Siegel, TV One's President. "This will offer advertisers more opportunities to be seen in the positive environment of our popular, quality appointment television offerings."

Beginning in 3Q17, TV One will enhance its live morning news, current affairs and lifestyle programming by expanding to three hours of live television, beginning with an expanded version of News One Now, hosted by Roland S. Martin, from 7-9 am ET. Later this year, the show will undergo a name and format change to complement the increased time slot to become Black America Today, the only daily news show that covers the issues that matter to the African American community.

"After six consecutive quarters of growth for News One Now, we are excited to announce that Roland Martin will continue to be a voice to the African American community with more time to share the news and stories that matter most to the Black community," said D'Angela Proctor, TV One's SVP, Original Programming and Production. "Viewers can look forward to more coverage of the latest headlines in addition to lifestyle stories in the areas of entertainment, business, personal finance, health and inspiration."

The third hour will become home to a brand new live, multi-platform one-hour daily talk show that is fun, informative, engaging and live. Hosted by a panel of four women who are dynamic, smart, funny and opinionated, they want to empower and inspire African American women to tackle the challenges of their everyday lives. (A show­specific announcement will follow shortly).

TV One will also focus on expanding its popular True Crime & Justice programming, which has become a staple for the network on Monday nights. Beginning in August 2017, a second night of true crime shows will premiere, anchored by the proven series For My Man (Season 3).

Additionally, the network will premiere two limited series shows that are both receiving Hollywood support behind and in front of the camera. From the production companies of Viola Davis and Julius Tennon of JuVee Productions and Lemuel Plummer of L. Plummer Media comes the landmark limited series, Two Sides of the Truth, which will focus on four high profile cases that have been watershed moments for law enforcement and the Black community. Each episode will dissect and present both points of views of these highly charged cases so the audience can draw their own conclusions after hearing different sides of the story. Davis and Plummer will serve as executive producers. Davis also narrates the limited series.

"Every other week we hear about these horrific incidences and many of them go unsolved and unresolved. We hope that this show can take those headlines and humanize them," said Davis. "We want to give an unbiased approach to digging into what really happened on those fateful days and in doing so, hopefully shed some light and bring some awareness to such an important issue," said Tennon.

Currently in production, Evidence of Innocence is slated to premiere in 2018. The four­part event is hosted by acclaimed civil rights attorney and President of the National Bar Association Benjamin Crump, the lead attorney for the families of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, and Alesia Thomas. The series was created and executive produced by Emmy and NAACP Image award-winner Rushion McDonald of 3815 Media in partnership with Jupiter Entertainment. The limited series will profile the unbelievable true stories of individuals who were convicted of crimes they didn't commit, the journey each endured to have their cases overturned, and the challenge to rebuild their lives.

Another TV One True Crime & Justice entry is the unscripted crime docu-drama, Hotlanta. Following the real life stories of homicide detectives Vincent Velazquez and David Quinn, these two cops have worked side-by-side for 15 years, and know the gritty streets of Atlanta, and the people on them as well as they know each other.

In keeping with the network brand promise to represent real family, culture and authenticity, TV One will continue to deliver critically-acclaimed scripted series and heartfelt family reality shows, including The Manns, which premiered in early April, and Rickey Smiley For Real, which returns for a fourth season in July 2017.

"TV One will continue to make programming that celebrates and builds up family, recognizing that no two families are alike," said Siegel. "The Manns and Rickey Smiley For Real are great complements to one another as well as reinforce our goal to produce programming that incorporates family, faith and fun."

For a complete listing of their shows, see below:

REPRESENTING THE COMMUNITY

New Series

Black America Today Beginning in late 3Q17 NewsOne Now will expand to two hours and transition into Black America Today, the only daily news and lifestyle show that covers the issues that matter to the African American community. Hosted by Managing Editor Roland S. Martin, Black America Today will air weekdays on TV One from 7-9 a.m. ET. Each morning, Martin, guest panelists and contributors will cover breaking news, current affairs, entertainment, personal finance, business, health & wellness, and newsmaker profiles. Additionally, Black America Today will feature quarterly primetime specials to inform, inspire and uplift the Black community.

REPRESENTING FAMILY REALITY

New Series

The Manns The hour-long reality series reveals the often hilarious and sometimes controversial interactions between David and Tamela, their four grown children, eight grandchildren and a slew of friends, extended family and other characters that enrich the lives of the entertainment power couple. With recording careers, touring, filming and managing an outrageous family, The Manns often find themselves negotiating from the conference table to the kitchen table while showing viewers the day-to-day challenges, successes and joy that happen behind the scenes with this beloved couple who has been married for 29 years.

Returning Series

Rickey Smiley For Real (Season 4) Rickey Smiley For Real takes a humorous look at Rickey Smiley's hectic life as he juggles his career as a nationally syndicated radio host, stand-up comedian, actor, TV personality and businessman along with his daily duties as a single father of five. Being a mega media mogul is not always as glamorous as it's cracked up be, Smiley is constantly pulled in different directions between the demands of fatherhood and the needs of his work family. Nonetheless, he keeps them all laughing while they navigate new experiences together!

REPRESENTING CELEB-REALITY

Returning Series

Unsung (Season 11) and Unsung Hollywood The five-time NAACP Image Award-winning series Unsung dives into the poignant and untold stories of trailblazing legends from R&B, gospel and hip hop. The series celebrates the lives and careers of artists or groups who despite unparalleled talent have been under-recognized. Upcoming icons set to be featured in the eleventh season of Unsung include Wyclef, Marvin Sapp, Jagged Edge, Switch, The Dramatics and lce-T, the music artist.

Unsung Hollywood tells the full behind-the-scenes stories of the actors, actresses, shows and movies that you never get anywhere else. Previous icons featured include Sammy Davis, Jr., Pam Grier, Bernie Mac, Dick Gregory, Vivica A. Fox, Flip Wilson, Redd Foxx, Eartha Kitt, Meagan Good, Charlie Murphy, Hill Harper, Rudy Ray Moore, Joe Morton and Tim Reid. This season, the series will profile The Jeffersons and lce-T, the actor.

REPRESENTING TRUE CRIME & JUSTICE

New Series

Two Sides of the Truth Two Sides of the Truth will generate controversy - but not for controversy's sake. Executive produced by Viola Davis and Lemuel Plummer, with narration by Davis, the purpose of the show is to get people to look twice; to question what they're sure they know; to entertain the idea that while they might be right, that doesn't mean the other perspective isn't also right. Two Sides of the Truth will take viewers on a can't­look-away, thought-provoking, and emotional journey that will resonate with them the next time they see an unjust shooting. Because of Two Sides of the Truth, viewers across the country may think twice before drawing conclusions.

Evidence of Innocence Hosted by famed civil rights attorney, Benjamin Crump, Evidence of Innocence profiles the unbelievable true stories of individuals who were convicted of crimes they didn't commit. But, these real-life heroes successfully fought to have their guilty verdicts thrown out and win back their freedom. Post-incarceration, these men now must re­enter society to lead lives as husbands, fathers, business leaders and ultimately, champions of those who remain falsely imprisoned.

Hotlanta Hot/onto follows the real life stories of homicide detectives, Vincent Velazquez and David Quinn, two cops who have worked side-by-side for 15 years and know the city of Atlanta and the people on the streets as well as they know each other. "Vinny" and "Quinn" are the ultimate crime solving odd couple; Quinn's voice starts rising as soon as he gets excited, while Vinny stays cool, calm and collected in any situation. Despite their obvious differences, they have one thing in common: their commitment to solve every murder and bring justice to their victims. Together they're a force to be reckoned with.

#Murder Crime goes viral in this cutting-edge investigative series that examines crime with a deadly connection to technology and social media. Whether the killer met the victim online, posted incriminating details on his Facebook page, or the cops used social media to hunt down the perpetrator, each episode of #Murder examines how homicide - like everything else in this day and age - has gone digital.

Thou Shalt Not Thou Shall Not is a one-hour true crime series that pulls back the curtain on individuals who commit the gravest of sins: breaking The Holy Bible's Ten Commandments. Murders, scandals, cover-ups, and affairs are just a few of the unholy crimes featured in each episode's portrayal of Godless behavior. Full of shocking reveals and heart-stopping twists, these sinners don't just break the laws of man ... they break the laws of God.

Returning Series

Justice By Any Means (Season 3) Hosted by Malik Yoba, Justice By Any Means plunges viewers into amazing true stories of brave African-American men and women who suffered unimaginable loss and then went toe-to-toe with the bad guys - and girls. The show delves not only into real crimes, but real people who fought to bring these crimes to light by any means necessary.

Fatal Attraction (Season 6) Fatal Attraction dives into real-life stories of criminal acts committed under the guise of love that lead to consequences of deadly proportions. Recounting stories of love­gone-wrong, each episode consists of first-person interviews from loved ones, accounts from investigating officials, interrogation footage, and recreations with haunting cinematography.

For My Man (Season 3) According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, more than 200,000 women in the United States are living behind bars, making women the fastest growing population in the penal system. For My Man is a true crime series featuring the shocking stories of women who have been arrested for crimes they committed in the name of love. From committing a killing spree across the Midwest to acting as an inside informant at the DEA, these women have no limits in terms of how far they will go to support their men.

For My Woman (Season 2) Coming off the hit For My Man, For My Woman explores the dramatic and often deadly decisions made by men who are blinded by love, abused - physically or mentally - or get the unequivocal thrill that comes with pleasing their woman, often ending in long-lasting consequences they never imagined.

For more information about TV One's upcoming programming, visit the network's companion website at www.tvone.tv. TV One viewers can also join the conversation by connecting via social media on Twitter, lnstagram and Facebook (@tvonetv) using the hash tag #Represent and catch clips and promos on TV One's YouTube Channel.

ABOUT TV ONE: Launched in January 2004, TV One serves more than 60 million households, offering a broad range of real-life and entertainment-focused original programming, classic series, movies and music designed to entertain and inform a diverse audience of adult black viewers. The network represents the best in black culture and entertainment with fan favorite shows Unsung, Rickey Smiley For Real, Fatal Attraction, Hollywood Divas and The NAACP Image Awards. In addition, TV One is the cable home of blockbuster drama Empire, and NewsOne Now, the only live daily news program dedicated to black viewers. In December 2008, the company launched TV One High Def, which now serves 14 million households. TV One is solely owned by Radio One [NASDAQ: ROIA and ROIAK, www.radio-one.com], the largest African-American owned multi-media company primarily targeting Black and urban audiences.