#gemma mack // interactions.

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gemma rolled her eyes - honestly, the murders were at least something exciting happening in their boring, upscale school. "okay, okay," gemma laughed, hooking her arm around madeline's waist, a smile wide on her face. "a night of normalcy - does that mean something better to drink, or finding a cute boy to go home with?" her eyes darted around the party - so long as it wasn't who she wanted to go home with, gemma could be supportive. "or maybe we just dance our troubles away - what do you think?"

open — anyone! muse — madeline bates, 25, film studies major. plot— character inspired by the 1998 film, urban legend. ( see x for further backstory on muse )

“ can we talk about something else? “ she thought that attending a party off campus would take her mind off of the murders, and help her relax her mind a little bit. light hues dart over to the other, studying them for a moment before her attention falls back on the lively party surrounding them, watching as everyone else continues to have the time of their lives. not knowing what was happening just a few short blocks away. a sigh falls from her lips as she sits up in her seat, fingers curling around the glass in her hand, while her other curls into a first at her side, trying to stop the anxious tremors from taking flight again.” i just want one night of normalcy. is that too much to ask? “ 

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fond

August 5, 2024

Gemma and Macklin followed Adam into a Michigan Hockey Rink where Adam had been training the past few weeks and last off season as well. Also where Gemma knows Luke trains too so she is happy she will get to see him.

Gemma invited Macklin to come spend time with her and her family in Michigan and to train together before the season starts.

Gemma and Macklin both set their hockey bags down and one of the equipment workers took the bags to the locker room.

Adam went around and introduced Gemma and Macklin to a few people they found walking around and they walked into the locker room and Gemma beamed seeing Luke.

“Luke!” Gemma beamed as she softly called out and Luke turned away from his brothers smiling as he saw Gemma and immediately pulled her into a hug.

“Hey Emmie.” Luke softly spoke to his newest teammate. Luke was ecstatic when Gemma was drafted to the New Jersey Devils.

Quinn and Jack shared an excited look as they will finally get to meet the girl that Luke seems to care for a lot and sees as a little sister.

Jack had immediately gotten Gemma’s number from Luke when she got drafted to the Devils and he already texted her quite a bit. He knows first hand how much pressure it is to he the first overall pick and he wants to make sure his teammate enjoys her year.

“Emmie this is Jack and Quinn!” Luke kept an arm over her shoulder as he introduced her to his brothers.

“Hi.” Gemma sweetly and shyly smiled at the two. She has heard a lot about them from Luke.

Luke could see Jack’s entire face soften and Quinn’s eyes soften at Gemma and Luke smirked not surprised as Gemma is just adorable and easy to love.

“It’s nice to finally meet you Gemma!” Jack beamed and hugged Gemma softly. Gemma giggled softly and hugged Jack back.

“Nice to meet you too Jack.” Gemma sweetly said back and she has texted quite a bit with Hack since the draft so was excited to finally meet him.

“Hello Gemma.” Quinn kindly and gently spoke to the young girl and she gently shook Quinn’s hand that he has outstretched.

Gemma smiled happily, “Hi!”

Jack and Quinn shared a look completely understanding how Luke adores Gemma. She is so adorable and they knew she would absolutely become incredibly important to them just as she is already to Luke.

“Hey Mack.” Luke greeted Gemma’s boyfriend. Luke gave a Macklin a smile and introduced him to Jack and Quinn as well.

“Hi!” Macklin smiled back he was smiling as he watched Gemma interact with Luke knowing how Gemma looks up to Luke and it’s always sweet to see. He sent a quick smile to Quinn and Jack as well.

“Hey Mo.” Luke greeted his friend with a handshake.

“Hey Lukey.” Adam smiled at his friend as his eyes were incredibly soft seeing Gemma with Luke and he knew Gemma was gonna be in good hands with Luke and now Jack in New Jersey.

Jack stole Gemma from Luke and wrapped an arm around her shoulder and started yapping and Gemma was completely listening and nodding along happily as Jack led them away from the group.

Quinn let out a fond laugh shaking his head seeing that Jack seems to find someone who would listen to all his rambles.

Luke just shook his head fondly knowing that one Gemma met Jack that Jack would immediately love her. He couldn’t wait for the rest of the Devils to meet her soon.

Macklin and Adam shared a relieved look seeing Gemma just immediately get along with Jack and Quinn not that they at surprised but both are glad she got along with Jack especially as she is joining the same team as Jack soon and she will have more friends there when she joins.

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UK Christmas TV 2020: Your Guide to This Year’s Festive Specials

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If you’re the kind of person who tuts at pre-December Christmas trees and moans about supermarkets simultaneously stocking mince pies and Halloween goodies (don’t cross the streams!) then look away now, there’s nothing for you here.

If, however, you’re the sort of person who’s gasping for end-of-year cheer like it’s the last bottle of Evian in a hot, empty desert, then step this way. We’ve collected up all the festive TV specials airing in the UK over Christmas 2020, so you can start mentally circling the ones in your personal schedule.

It being early, there are still announcements to be made, so check back here for updates. Ditto for official air dates and times, which are thin on the ground until the channels lock in their schedules. We’ll pop back and add those in as they’re confirmed.

Starting with our top five picks, here’s a list of everything on the way…

TOP FIVE PICKS

1. Doctor Who: Revolution of the Daleks

Companions Yaz, Graham and Ryan stumble upon a Dalek threat on Earth while the Doctor’s far away and locked up in space prison. How do you fight the Daleks without the Doctor? With the help of an old friend… Festive special ‘Revolution of the Daleks’ is written by Chris Chibnall and directed by ‘Spyfall Part 2’ director Lee Haven Jones.

Air date: TBC

2. Ghosts: Christmas Special

The Ghosts Christmas special is so good, there should be a new one every year. It’s Christmas in Button House and Mike is determined to give his visiting family the perfect Christmas, if they’ll let him. And if his other family – the houseful of historical ghosts only wife Alison can see and hear – behave. 1990s MP Julian is the Ebenezer Scrooge in need of a lesson on the true meaning of Christmas in this terrific family comedy.

Air date: TBC

3. Taskmaster: Christmas Special

We don’t yet know the identities of the five contestants competing in the very first Taskmaster festive special, but we know that they are all brand new to the 10-series comedy, and have been described as “experts in their respective fields”… Fingers crossed for Christmas-themed tasks.

Air date: TBC

4. His Dark Materials Season 2 Finale: Æsahættr

Technically, there’s nothing festive about His Dark Materials (unless the BBC/HBO adaptation takes a serious diversion from Philip Pullman’s books and throws in a few elves) but there’s something very childhood-bedtime and therefore quite Christmassy about this beautiful series. It ended strong in season one, and keeps getting better in season two. This finale is due to bring The Subtle Knife to a close, making way for the final part of the trilogy in the as-yet-unconfirmed (but come on, it’s happening) third season.

Air date: Sunday 20th December, 8.10pm, BBC One

5. Roald & Beatrix, the Tail of the Curious Mouse

From the producers of Sherlock and Dracula, this festive family comedy-drama promises to be something quite special. It reimagines the real-life meeting of two of the UK’s biggest names in children’s literature: Beatrix Potter (played by Dawn French) and Roald Dahl, back when Potter was a recluse and Dahl was a child. Expect puppetry, animation, a host of guest stars and voices, and lots of snow, from Inside No. 9 director David Kerr.

Air date: TBC

COMEDY

Motherland Christmas Special

Top BBC Two parenting sitcom Motherhood returns for a festive special ahead of its third series coming next year. You are cordially invited to Amanda’s annual seasonal soiree… Anna Maxwell-Martin, Diane Morgan, Lucy Punch and Paul Ready star.

Air date: TBC

Upstart Crow: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow: a Lockdown Christmas 1603

The stage version of Shakespeare sitcom Upstart Crow fell foul of Covid-19 earlier this year, but that hasn’t stopped the team putting together this festive lockdown two-hander special, set in London during the plague, and starring David Mitchell and Gemma Whelan as Shakespeare and Kate.  

Air date: TBC

Not Going Out Christmas Special

Lee Mack’s long-running BBC One sitcom is back for another Christmas instalment, filmed under Covid-safe conditions this August. Expect a dedication to dearly departed cast member Bobby Ball.

Air date: TBC

Pandemonium

Katherine Parkinson and Alison Steadman star in this one-off BBC comedy about a family forced to cancel their dream holiday to California, who end up in Margate over the Christmas season.

Air date: TBC

Vicar of Dibley in Lockdown

Dawn French and James Fleet reprise the characters of Geraldine and Hugo in three 10-minute lockdown additions to The Vicar of Dibley canon, airing on BBC One after repeats of the original series (and then repeated later in one half-hour clump).

Air date: starts 7th December, BBC One.

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King Gary Christmas Special

Tom Davis returns as Gary King, builder, father, B-B-Q haver, and lover of Terri (the brilliantly funny Laura Checkley) in the first ever King Gary Christmas special. Gary obsesses over making the Crescent’s Christmas lights shine brighter than any others, while Terri tackles their son losing the festive spirit, and Gary’s parents deal with some house guests from hell.

Air date: TBC

Birds of a Feather Christmas Special

Filmed under special Covid-19 regulations, this extended ITV comedy special sees Tracey and Dorien living together in lockdown, while Sharon is stuck on a cruise ship. Les Dennis guest stars.

Air date: TBC

Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas Specials

Two new lockdown-themed instalments from Brendan O’Carroll’s comedy creation.

Air date: TBC

The Goes Wrong Show

This BBC comedy imported from the stage is fresh from its first full series and guarantees family fun. A nativity play from enthusiastic amateurs the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society? What could possibly go wrong?  

Air date: TBC

DRAMA

The Serpent

Jenna Coleman stars alongside Tahar Rahim in this eight-part globetrotting BBC-Netflix drama inspired by the real-life capture of murder suspects Charles Sobhraj and Marie-Andrée Leclerc.

Air date: TBC

The Pembrokeshire Murders

Luke Evans stars in this three-part ITV true crime drama about the search for Welsh serial killer John Cooper.

Air date: TBC

Call the Midwife Christmas Special

The circus is coming to town in the Call the Midwife Christmas special, and its ringmaster will be played by former Doctor, Peter Davison. Set in 1965, it promises to be the usual mix of heart-warming goodness and flinty eyed comment on the absolute golden necessity of the NHS.

Air date: 25th December, 7pm, BBC One

Black Narcissus

Gemma Arterton and Diana Rigg star in a new BBC three-part adaptation of Rumer Godden’s strange, atmospheric novel – famously adapted into a film in 1947 – about a group of nuns in a remote Himalayan outpost.

Air date: TBC

Bridgerton

Julia Quinn’s hit book series set in Regency-era London get the glossy Shondaland treatment in this Netflix series, which can be unwrapped on Christmas Day.

Air date: 25th December

CHILDREN’S

Worzel Gummidge: Saucy Nancy

Mackenzie Crook’s reimagined version of the children’s classic scarecrow stories continues with a new one-hour film, featuring Shirley Henderson as the titular Saucy Nancy (played by Barbara Windsor in the Jon Pertwee version), and Vanessa Redgrave.

Air date: TBC

Zog and the Flying Doctors

Continuing from last year’s utterly charming Zog, this is the fairy tale-bending story of a dragon, a princess and a knight, who all decide to choose a different path in life than the one set out for them. It’s the seventh Julia Donaldon/Axel Scheffler/BBC Christmas adaptation, and promises to be another funny, adorable half hour of TV.

Air date: 25th December, 4.55pm, BBC One

Jack and the Beanstalk: After Ever After

After last year’s Cinderella sequel from David Walliams and Sky One comes the ‘what happened next’ for panto classic Jack and the Beanstalk. Walliams and Sheridan Smith star in this comedy special. There’s a Hansel & Gretel: After Ever After next in the pipeline.

Air date: TBC

Quentin Blake’s Clown

Here’s another lovely half-hour of quiet time with the kids from Channel 4, from the same people who made previous years’ animations of children’s classics The Tiger Who Came To Tea and We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. It’s the story of a discarded clown toy who comes to life and goes on an adventure to find a new home for him and his toy pals. Helena Bonham Carter narrates.

Air date: TBC

Christmas in Storyland

The CBeebies gang is back for another Christmas story featuring a cast of favourites, singing, dancing and interactive fun for little ones.

Air date: 12th December, CBeebies, BBC iPlayer

ENTERTAINMENT

Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing Christmas Special

Bob takes Paul up to his old stomping ground of Middlesborough to fish for grayling in the River Esk, while the pair hold a Christmas office party for two, and meet someone who works with people fighting loneliness at Christmas.

Air date: TBC

The Great Christmas Bake-Off

It’s cakes. At Christmas. Plus Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas larking about on the theme of cakes. Two brand new episodes will each feature the return of four bakers from previous series.

Air date: TBC

The Great Christmas Sewing Bee

The judges will be setting festive sewing challenges to competitors vying for the Christmas crown.

Air date: TBC

The Repair Shop at Christmas

Jay Blades and co. will be restoring cherished Christmas-themed items that have seen better days in this heart-warming word-of-mouth BBC hit.

Air date: TBC

Billy Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure

To mark Billy Connolly’s retirement from stand-up comedy, ITV has put together a send-off featuring new filming with the man himself in his Florida home, and contributions from a host of stars.

Air date: TBC

The Story of SM:TV Live

A bit of cosy nostalgia here, as ITV stalwarts Ant, Dec and Cat Deeley revisit their time presenting children’s Saturday morning variety show SMTV: Live. Come for Wonky Donkey, stay for Friends spoof Chums.

Air date: TBC

Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime

Following the hit BBC Two series revisiting Michael Palin’s travel series, he’s back for a 90-minute festive special revisiting his trip through the Himalayas, with contributions from guest stars.

Air date: TBC

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As well as: Top of the Pops New Year and Christmas Specials. A Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Countdown. A Christmas Would I Lie To You? Festive editions of cookery shows from Jamie Oliver, MasterChef and Mary Berry, festive game shows from The Wall, The Wheel, and a new version of Blankety Blank hosted by Bradley Walsh.  

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"Got it," she replied dryly, trying not to stare at him too closely. They hadn't exactly run in the same circles, but she could place him easily enough. She thought, briefly, about running - put his order in the window, claim she needed a cigarette, grabbing her keys and leaving. She'd done it before, and for less.

And yet -

"Milkshake," she said, placing the glass in front of him a few minutes later. "Where you from?" she asked, adding a slight twang to her voice that hadn't been there before. "Stopping through, or staying awhile?"

Well, now Kirk was starting to wonder if he'd skipped a dose of his meds. Even though her hair was different than what he remembered, she just had one of those faces you remembered—not one that blurred with others, like she'd claimed. "Huh. Alright," he chuckled, letting it go for now. "I'll do a double stack, please, with, uh... American cheese and extra bacon if you could. And a banana-chocolate shake."

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"No." It was an automatic reaction - she'd changed a lot to distance her from that life, the one he probably knew her from. Acknowledging who she was - the real her, beneath the fake name and dyed hair and phony smile - was dangerous. "I wouldn't think so, at least. I just have one of those faces. What are you looking for tonight, coffee or a burger?"

@packagecfgirlyevil // kirk + gemma

"Don't I know you from somewhere?"