#todd o'donnell

[badmovieihave]

Bad movie I have Scent of a Woman 1992

[broadwaydivastournament]

BROADWAY DIVAS SUPERLATIVES: Happy Pride Month

Broadway is chock full of queer men, and we love and respect them here at the Broadway Divas Tournament, but let's give it up for the oft-overlooked queer women of the stage. Here are just a small handful of the queer ladies to delight us on Broadway.

More Polls

No video clips for this one, but I *strongly* advise you all to seek out Lea DeLaria's jazzy swing version of "The Ballad of Sweeney Todd" because if that isn't gay rights, what is?

[kay-enemy]

What did Jason Todd miss while dead?

If Jason died in 1988 and was dead/catatonic/training as an assassin for 3 years, he might have missed such cultural touchstones as:

the sequels to Terminator and Back to the Future (1991 and 1989)

Disney's Little Mermaid (1989)

the very first nintendo gameboy (while this one was before my time, my sister had the color and I had the advance, you young'uns are spoiled with your backlit displays)

If he came back in 2005 and missed the 3-ish years before, he might have missed:

Pirates of the Caribbean (2003) (was this the source or a symptom of the pirate craze?)

The fast and furious sequel(s)

Rosie O'Donnell comes out

The Osbournes reality TV

low rise jeans, according to Buzzfeed (look I lived through the early 00s, I'm biased)

If he came back recently (not my jam but look, we gotta resolve the fanfic timelines somehow) he would have missed....covid.

[ncisfranchise-source]

The evolving dramatic universe centered around "NCIS" is hitting a major milestone: 1,000 combined episodes.

The April 15 episode of the original "NCIS" (9 EDT/PDT) will reach the millennial mark propelled by the "NCISverse" of shows that now spans from "NCIS: Hawaii" to "NCIS: Sydney," on CBS and Paramount+. Franchise stars from past and present were on hand for a February celebration during the filming of the episode, which features crossover stars Daniela Ruah (from now-defunct "NCIS: Los Angeles") and Vanessa Lachey (from "NCIS: Hawaii").

Two new upcoming shows – "NCIS: Origins" and the still-untitled spinoff led by Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo – were also represented at the party.

"Now it's like our own Marvel universe within 'NCIS,' which is the ultimate testament of the power of this show," says Rocky Carroll, who has portrayed Leon Vance on "NCIS" since 2008.

'NCIS' (2003 - )

"NCIS," also known as "The Mothership," is a spinoff of creator Donald Bellisario's naval legal show "JAG," which aired on NBC in 1995-96 and for nine more seasons (1997-2005) on CBS. 

Notable characters: Mark Harmon, the "NCIS" cornerstone as Leroy Jethro Gibbs, left in 2021 after nearly two decades. Other departed original characters include Weatherly's Anthony "Tony" DiNozzo, who departed in 2016 after 13 seasons, Pauley Perrette's Abby Sciuto, exiting in 2018 after 350 episodes, and David McCallum's Donald "Ducky" Mallard (the veteran actor died last year).

"NCIS" has been network TV's most-watched drama for the last five seasons with a team that includes Carroll, Sean Murray (Timothy McGee), Brian Dietzen (Jimmy Palmer), Wilmer Valderrama (Nicholas Torres), Katrina Law (Jessica Knight), Diona Reasonover (Kasie Hines) and Gary Cole (Alden Parker).

Seasons: 21

How to watch: CBS (Mondays 9 EDT/PDT); Paramount+; Netflix (first 15 seasons).

'NCIS: Los Angeles' (2009-23)

Notable characters: Ruah's Kensi Blye and the star pairing of Chris O'Donnell and LL Cool J, as G. Callen and Sam Hanna, respectively. Linda Hunt starred as Henrietta "Hetty" Lange and Eric Christian Olsen as Marty Deeks.

Seasons: 14

How to watch: PlutoTV, for purchase on iTunes.

Flavor: The first spinoff was an instant hit that played a crucial role in expanding the franchise "during its incredibly long run," says David Stapf, president of producer CBS Studios.

'NCIS: New Orleans' (2014-21)

Notable characters: Scott Bakula as Dwayne "King" Pride, CCH Pounder as Loretta Wade and Lucas Black as Christopher LaSalle.

Seasons: 7

How to watch: Paramount+, PlutoTV.

'NCIS: Hawai'i' (2021- )

Notable characters: Lachey became the franchise's first female and Asian American, lead as Special Agent in Charge Jane Tennant of the Pearl Harbor Field Office. Supporting stars include Alex Tarrant (Kai Holman), Noah Mills (Jesse Boone), Jason Antoon (Ernie Malik), Tori Anderson (Kate Whistler) and Yasmine Al-Bustami (Lucy Tara). Sam, LL Cool J's LA transplant, moved to "NCIS: Hawai'i" in Season 3.

Seasons: 3

How to watch: CBS (Mondays at 10 EDT/PDT), Paramount+.

Flavor: Set in paradise with unforgettable island surroundings and many crimes intertwined with Hawaiian lore – with an added dose of Cool J. Stapf says the actor will continue "hopefully, forever, or as long as he wants to do it."

'NCIS: Sydney' (2023- )

Notable characters: Michelle Mackey (Olivia Swann) heads the collaboration between the NCIS Sydney office and the Australian Federal Police led by Jim "JD" Dempsey (Todd Lasance). Originally conceived for Australian TV audiences but recruited to the American schedule during the Hollywood strike, "NCIS: Sydney" has proven its worth, fair dinkum, and was renewed for a second season in March.

Seasons: 1

How to watch:Paramount+

'NCIS: Origins' (CBS 2024-25)

Notable characters: Beloved leader Gibbs returns as a younger man for the franchise's prequel series, "NCIS: Origins," announced in March "The Hating Game" star Austin Stowell will play young Gibbs. "We weren't just casting Gibbs; we were casting a young Mark Harmon," says Stapf. "And Austin embodies it all."

Harmon, 72, will narrate and serve as executive producer. Sean Harmon, Mark's real-life son, who often played the younger version of Gibbs in flashbacks on "NCIS," will also serve as executive producer.

"Origins" follows young Gibbs as he fights for his place on the team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks. Kyle Schmid has been cast as the younger version of the Texan Franks (Muse Watson in "NCIS") who played a pivotal role in Gibbs' early career.

How to watch: Coming to CBS this fall.

Untitled Tony and Ziva spinoff (CBS)

Notable characters: Fans loved the special sizzle between agents Tony DiNozzo (Weatherly) and Ziva David (Cote De Pablo, who left "NCIS" in 2013 after eight seasons). The couple, known as Tiva, announced their return in February for a European-set spinoff on Paramount+. No premiere date has been set, nor has an actor been cast to play the couple's young daughter Tali.

After Tony’s security company is attacked by terrorists, the new show features a family on the run through Europe.

How to watch: Coming to Paramount+

Flavor: Whatever the title, it's "NCIS: Tiva." In a statement, the two stars promised "an action-packed roller coaster fueled by love, danger, tears and laughter."

[are-they-z]

Supporters of #NoHostageLeftBehind Open Letter to Joe Biden - Part 2/2

Gabe Turner

Gail Berman

Gary Barber

Genevieve Angelson

Gideon Raff

Grant Singer

Greg Berlanti

Guy Nattiv

Hannah Fidell

Hannah Graf

Harlan Coben

Harold Brown

Henrietta Conrad

Howard Gordon

Iain Morris

Imran Ahmed

Inbar Lavi

Jackie Sandler

Jake Graf

Jake Kasdan

Jamie Ray Newman

Jaron Varsano

Jason Fuchs

Jason Biggs & Jenny Mollen Biggs

Jason Segel

JD Lifshitz

Jeff Rake

Jen Joel

Jeremy Piven

Jesse Itzler

Jesse Sisgold

Jill Littman

Jody Gerson

Joe Hipps

Joe Quinn

Joe Russo

Joe Tippett

Joel Fields

John Landgraf

Jon Bernthal

Jon Glickman

Jon Liebman

Jonathan Baruch

Jonathan Groff

Jonathan Tropper

Jonathan Marc Sherman

Jonathan Steinberg

Jonathan Tisch

Josh Goldstine

Josh Greenstein

Josh Grode

Julia Lester

Julie Greenwald

Karen Pollock

Kelley Lynch

Kevin Kane

Kevin Zegers

Kitao Sakurai

KJ Steinberg

Laura Pradelska

Lauren Schuker Blum

Laurence Mark

Laurie David

Lee Eisenberg

Leslie Siebert

Leo Pearlman

Limor Gott

Lina Esco

Liz Garbus

Lizanne Rosenstein

Lizzie Tisch

Lorraine Schwartz

Lynn Harris

Lyor Cohen

Mandana Dayani

Maria Dizzia

Mara Buxbaum

Marc Webb

Marco Perego

Mark Feuerstein

Mark Shedletsky

Mark Scheinberg

Mathew Rosengart

Matt Lucas

Matt Miller

Matthew Bronfman

Matthew Hiltzik

Matti Leshem

Dame Maureen Lipman

Max Mutchnik

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Michael Ellenberg

Michael Aloni

Michael Green

Michael Rapino

Michael Weber

Mike Medavoy

Mimi Leder

Modi Wiczyk

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Neil Blair

Neil Druckmann

Nicole Avant

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Noa Kirel

Noah Oppenheim

Noreena Hertz

Odeya Rush

Oran Zegman

Pasha Kovalev

Paul Haas

Paul Pflug

Peter Traugott

Rachel Riley

Rafi Marmor

Ram Bergman

Raphael Margulies

Rebecca Angelo

Rebecca Mall

Reinaldo Marcus Green

Rich Statter

Richard Kind

Rick Hoffman

Rick Rosen

Robert Newman

Rob Rinder

Roger Birnbaum

Roger Green

Rosie O'Donnell

Ryan Feldman

Sam Trammell

Sarah Baker

Sarah Bremner

Sarah Treem

Scott Tenley

Seth Oster

Scott Braun

Scott Neustadter

Shannon Watts

Shari Redstone

Sharon Jackson

Shauna Perlman

Shawn Levy

Sheila Nevins

Simon Sebag Montefiore

Simon Tikhman

Skylar Astin

Stacey Snider

Stephen Fry

Steve Agee

Steve Rifkind

Susanna Felleman

Susie Arons

Todd Lieberman

Todd Moscowitz

Todd Waldman

Tom Freston

Tom Werner

Tomer Capone

Tracy Ann Oberman

Trudie Styler

Tyler James Williams

Vanessa Bayer

Veronica Grazer

Veronica Smiley

Whitney Wolfe Herd

Will Graham

Yamanieka Saunders

Yariv Milchan

Ynon Kreiz

[thebridgehqs]

The following muses have a week to post or message the main for an extension:

@dancngthroughlife -  Two on Pepper Potts and Evie Grimhilde One on Erin Hannon, Jessica Day and Kelly Aldrich

@fidclium -  Two on Caitriona O'Donnell, Cillian Finnigan, Demetrius Duke, Henry Mills, Mateo Alvarez & Poseidon

@writtcninthestars -  One on Addison Wells, Dewey Duck & Lizzie Saltzman

@champagneprblms - One on Samantha Giddings

@firewvlk -  Two on Ava Silva, Daisy Johnson, Laurie Strode, Steve Harrington. One on Atreus, Bigby Wolf, Cal Kestis, Ciri, Hunter, John B, Josh Washington, Selene, Shaggy Rogers

@hxlcycnx - One on Olive Smith

@virtuousouls - Two on Eros

@allxthingsxglxtter -  Two on Adam Carlsen, Alex Mercer, Angrboda, Aurelia Gunner, Billy, Bryce Claiborne, Calanthe, Ember Cobalt, Lady, Levi Sullivan, Lisa Snart, Rhys Adler, Sirius Black. Yvette Calahaan. One on Aether, Caitlyn Kiramman, Caradoc Duke, Carter Kazansky, Coriane Calore, Dane Whitman, Dean Winchester, Dev Dakkar, Hugo De Rune, Jacen Solo, Jason Todd, Jess Seresin, Kai Whitlock, Khonsu, Luc, Maelstrom Adler, Maeve, Merrin, Neil Vikander, Randall Carpio, Raya, Sapphire, Shaun Gilmore, Spider, Teddy Lupin, Viktor

[fredborges98]

A Escuridão e o Mel, escrito pelo jornalista Giovanni Arpino, foi o livro que inspirou o filme Perfume de Mulher.

Dados do Filme:

Data de produção: 1992

Direção: Martin Brest

Roteiro: Bo Goldman

Elenco: Al Pacino, Chris O'Donnell, James Rebhorn, Gabrielle Anwar, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Gene Canfield, Richard Venture, Bradley Whitford, June Squibb, Frances Conroy, Rochelle Oliver, Margaret Eginton, Tom Riis Farrell, Nicholas Sadler, Todd Louiso, Matt Smith, Ron Eldard, Margaret Eginton, Sally Murphy, Michael Santoro, Julian e Max Stein, Alyson e Erika Feldman e Leonard Gaines.

Por traz do drama do herói condecorado,o veterano não se adequa a uma realidade cruel de morar no fundo de uma casa de parentes, de se relacionar com si mesmo, com seu status no campo de batalha e o seu atual contexto, sua família, sua cegueira permanente causada por uma granada, sua aposentadoria por invalidez, tudo isso levado em consideração e adicionando o Etarismo ou Idadismo; preconceito em relação a idade.

Segundo uma pesquisa; Nos últimos 20 anos, a taxa de suicídio entre militares dos EUA disparou, com mais de 30.177 militares e veteranos que serviram durante a guerra global contra o terror morrendo por suicídio, quatro vezes a quantidade de tropas perdidas em combate durante o período, informou o portal de notícias americano Slate na semana passada.

"Nos últimos cinco anos, a taxa de suicídio entre os membros do serviço ativo aumentou em 41 por cento", segundo o relatório intitulado "Os militares continuam cometendo um erro óbvio com seus esforços de prevenção ao suicídio".Um título cruel quando se refere ao suicídio a "um erro óbvio", o suicídio é o encontro com a pior ou mais "cinza" e " volátil" parte de si mesmo e todos, todos podem ajudar, é só perguntar e ouvir,escutar, observar, ter empatia, verificar o ambiente, a geladeira, a dispensa, se há animais domésticos, a limpeza,a rotina, o lixo, esse último diz muito o que somos! Aliás, conheço mais as pessoas pelo lixo que pelo luxo!

Continuando: " Durante 2020, a taxa de suicídio militar aumentou 16 por cento, enquanto a taxa de suicídio do país caiu 6 por cento. A taxa de suicídio no Exército dos EUA é a mais alta em mais de 100 anos, de acordo com o relatório.

"A taxa de suicídio para mulheres nas forças armadas é o dobro da média nacional. Para os membros negros do serviço, é quase o triplo da média demográfica nacional", afirmou.

Alguns teorizaram que as altas taxas de posse de armas entre militares e veteranos podem ser um fator determinante desta crise, enquanto "outros têm alegado que é devido a falhas no recrutamento e seleção daqueles que se juntam às forças armadas, outras hipóteses são "um retorno horrível ao passado"em memórias recorrentes traumáticas, quando muitos "culpam os problemas mentais", termo horrível " culpar", não há culpados nas tragédias individuais ou coletivas, o que há são responsáveis, inclusive o processo patológico psicológico e psiquiátrico do próprio suicida e continuando, o relatório aponta a falta de disciplina ou coragem dos soldados", acrescentou o relatório .Mais uma vez o relatório ou quem o concluiu se equivocou, não há falta de disciplina e nem coragem, o suicídio é o ato extremo patológico de disciplina e da coragem, e quem tiver dúvidas, algo não aconselhável ou recomendável, indicado para àqueles que estão ou são diagnosticados com depressão, independente do nível, e outras doenças psiquiátricas,se coloque no lugar de um policial ou militar e jogue a "Roleta Russa' sem estar anestesiado ou dopado por qualquer tipo de droga e saberá que a coragem de enxergar a si mesmo, inclusive com qualquer deficiência física, como é o caso em Perfume de Mulher onde a dança, o amor,a sedução e também a defesa do caráter, dos valores morais são temas, onde em síntese,a vida vale a pena ser vivida!

Bom dia!

A MAGIA ACONTECE QUANDO CEGOS CONSEGUEM ENXERGAR A SI MESMOS!

Por: Fred Borges

No filme “Perfume de Mulher” há uma cena inesquecível: aquela em que o protagonista, interpretado por Al Pacino, convida uma jovem para dançar. Ela responde:

“Não posso, meu namorado está chegando.”

“Em um instante, você vive uma vida!” ele responde, levando-a a dançar um tango.

Esta curta mas memorável cena contém uma das mais belas mensagens do filme:

Algumas pessoas passam a vida correndo atrás do tempo, nunca conseguindo alcançá-lo, mesmo quando correm rápido. Outros, porém, olham apenas para o futuro, esquecendo-se de viver o presente, o único momento que verdadeiramente existe.

Todos temos a mesma quantidade de tempo disponível, ninguém tem mais ou menos de 24 horas por dia.

A diferença está em como escolhemos viver essas horas.

Devemos aprender a aproveitar cada momento, porque, como disse John Lennon:

“A vida é o que acontece enquanto estamos ocupados fazendo outros planos.”

Vamos aproveitar essa vida maravilhosa! 🌟💃🌸

[celtfather]

Bonnie Dundee #679

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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

0:02 - Intro: Today’s episode is sponsored by fantasy and Steampunk author, poet and songwriter, Rie Sheridan Rose. You can find her work on Amazon and throughout the net.

0:15 - The BorderCollies "Country Cable  -  Jim Wards" from To the Hills and Back

4:45 - WELCOME

7:27 - Fig for a Kiss "Sound of Sleet" from Wherever You Go

11:02 - The Drowsy Lads "Day of the Clipper (Song)" from Wide Awake

14:55 - Blackthorn "O'Donnell's Lament" from Here's To You

19:06 - Brobdingnagian Bards “Soul Of A Harper” from Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales

22:33 - FEEDBACK

26:11 - Jesse Ferguson "Bonnie Dundee" from Ten

29:54 - Dancing With Hobbits "Brandywine River Reel" from Dancing With Hobbits

33:06 - Wylde Nept "The Maid O' Fifeo" from All's Fair

35:30 - Fidra "Far From You" from The Running Wave

40:25 - THANKS

43:17 - Goitse "Trip to Mauna Kea" from Rosc

47:39 - Tarren "Old Tom of Oxford" from Revel

51:02 - Clanna Morna "The Moonshiner" from From The Lowlands To The High Seas

53:15 - DLÙ "Vitamin T" from Close To

56:53 - The Walker Roaders "A Meteor at a Time" from The Walker Roaders

1:02:27 - CLOSING

1:03:26 - The Irish Lassies "Hammer Up Whisky Down" from Hammer Up Whisky Down

1:08:19 - CREDITS

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Today’s show is sponsored by Rie Sheridan Rose. Rie writes many things, but one of her favorite things to do is to create a new song and send it out in the world. Thanks to the brilliance of her musicians, they always sound lovely, even though she can't write a note of music.

Rie was one of our generous supporters of our Kickstarter earlier this year. She’s a fantastic writer and songwriter. In fact, I’ve set many of her poems to music. Half of my Firefly album, As Long As I’m Flyin’ was written by Rie. Most of my album Don’t Go Drinking With Hobbits, was written by her as well. She wrote ALL of the lyrics for my album, Pirates vs Dragons. She also wrote the song “Soul of a Harper” which I’ll share today as well.

Follow the link in the shownotes to learn more about Rie Sheridan Rose.

You’ll also find a link to her enormous collection of books and writings on Amazon.

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Russell Howell emailed: "Tractoring on our smallhold while listening! Really love the show, it is my companion anytime I am on the tractor or making mead!"

Maura Goodin emailed: "Good afternoon,

I didn't expect to be writing in to a podcast today, but I had yesterday's episode playing while I was working from home today and was pleasantly surprised by the second track you selected, by Keltricity; the set they were playing is all tunes that my dad, John Goodin, composed. He passed away two and a half years ago now. He was a mandolinist and guitarist, who composed a pretty wide range of music from dance tunes to classical pieces; the Classical Mandolin Society of America has preserved his website and blog at https://mandotopia.classicalmandolinsociety.org/, where he collected all his recordings and sheet music (much of it freely available under a Creative Commons license and maintained by CMSA).

I see that Keltricity is from Louisville, which makes sense, as my dad was one of the founding members of the Louisville Mandolin Orchestra before my family relocated to northeastern Iowa; he kept in touch with a lot of the local musicians and the Louisville Mandolin Orchestra actually played so many of his pieces that they ended up recording a CD of them (called, of course, "It's All Goodin"). The tunes Keltricity played in that set are all ones that were in the repertoire for my dad's contra dance band, Contratopia, and that recording featured some of his published harmony parts as well. Contratopia still regularly plays for dances here in Minneapolis where I live, at the same folk dance hall where my own band plays, so we're keeping up the music since he's gone.

I'm not sure if you've ever played Contratopia on the show, sorry  -  -  I definitely haven't listened to the full back catalog of podcasts, though I've been an occasional listener for many years!  -  -  but I know you've played a track by another band that their pianist is in, Brass Lassie, so if you haven't checked their recordings out, you might like to! Their albums all have a mix of original tunes by band members and traditional tunes in Celtic and old - time styles. They used to tour the DC area contra dance scene and play for the Sunday afternoon all - waltzes dances there, so there's probably more than your average number of waltzes on their albums.

Sorry for such a long email! Last bit of fun trivia as a thank - you, the "Maggie" in the tune name from that set is our old family dog, a border collie we had when I was little. (She predated the digital age or I'd include a photo!) My dad wrote so many tunes that he named them after anything he could think of (or just the day he wrote them, if he never got around to a proper name), so there's several named after our various pets. This set has another one named after Maggie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56neWaCahc4

I hope you have a good weekend, and thanks again for the great surprise!"

  Check out this episode!

[robowilofficial]

Finally getting around to sharing my "Ultra Hard Mode" Favorite Character Bingo Card! This includes 80 characters, and was admittedly rather difficult to fill out. But I managed it. This is the current version as of September 12, 2024.

As with the previous one, while it is subtle, I themed it after Sonic Frontiers' UI elements.

Due to the sheer amount of characters on this, they will all be listed below!

ROW 1

Gaogamon (Digimon Savers/Data Squad)

Druddigon (Pokemon)

SpongeBob SquarePants

Incineroar (Pokemon)

Dynasmon (Digimon Frontier)

Quester Gai (GoGo Sentai Boukenger)

Knight Man (Mega Man 6)

Freddy (Fenrir) (Dislyte)

Smaug (The Hobbit)

ROW 2

Metal Man (Mega Man 2)

Bulkmon (Digimon)

Champ (Uchu Sentai Kyuranger)

Momotaros (Kamen Rider Den-O)

Sonic the Hedgehog

Lord of Lightning/Ruined Dragon (Super Mario Odyssey)

Boss Bruce (Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)

Doggie Kruger (Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger)

Stingmon (Digimon Adventure 02)

ROW 3

Kintaros (Kamen Rider Den-O)

Quester Rei (GoGo Sentai Boukenger)

Wolzard (Mahou Sentai Magiranger)

Reptillus Maximus (Toy Story That Time Forgot)

Chase Young (Xiaolin Showdown)

ShineGreymon (Digimon Savers/Data Squad)

Garu (Uchu Sentai Kyuranger)

Agunimon (Digimon Frontier)

Sarge Fan (Papa Louie Arcade)

ROW 4

Long (Wish Dragon)

Urataros (Kamen Rider Den-O)

ExVeemon (Digimon)

Koraidon (Pokemon)

Shou Ronpo (Uchu Sentai Kyuranger)

Zavok (Sonic Lost World)

Zen-Aku/Duke Org Rouki (Power Rangers Wild Force/Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger)

The Huntsman (American Dragon Jake Long)

Magnamon (Digimon Adventure 02)

ROW 5

Demon Lord Dragon Batzz (Future Card Buddyfight X)

Vector the Crocodile (Sonic series)

Flamedramon (Digimon Adventure 02)

Yaiba of Darkness (GoGo Sentai Boukenger)

Free Space

Black Dragon (Sonic Superstars)

Kai Ozu (Mahou Sentai Magiranger)

BlackWarGreymon (Digimon Adventure 02)

Drek'ar (Omega Strikers)

ROW 6

WarGreymon (Digimon Adventure)

Magma Dragoon (Mega Man X4)

Ryutaros (Kamen Rider Den-O)

BurningGreymon (Digimon Frontier)

Vice (Kamen Rider Revice)

Wolf O'Donnell (Star Fox)

Hackmon (Digimon Adventure Tri)

Zekrom (Pokemon)

Mr. Wolf (The Bad Guys)

ROW 7

Dragonoid (Bakugan Generation 1)

Killer Croc (The Batman 2004)

Gallantmon (Digimon Tamers/Savers/Data Squad)

Eiji Takaoka/Bouken Silver (GoGo Sentai Boukenger)

Sisu (Raya and the Last Dragon)

Deneb (Kamen Rider Den-O)

Scorpion (Mortal Kombat)

Puss in Boots (Shrek 2)

Death (Puss in Boots: The Last Wish)

ROW 8

Wally (Papa Louie Arcade)

Vibri (Vib-Ribbon)

Dojo Kanojo Cho (Xiaolin Showdown)

Red Hood/Jason Todd (Batman Arkhamverse)

Sieg (Kamen Rider Den-O)

Godzilla (Monsterverse)

Dorbickmon (Digimon Xros Wars/Fusion)

Benedict (Animaniacs 2020)

Guilmon (Digimon Tamers)

ROW 9

Gala Chronos Nyx (Dragalia Lost)

Raidramon (Digimon Adventure 02)

Tundra Man (Mega Man 11)

Bowser (Super Mario)

Beelzemon (Digimon Tamers)

Groudon (Pokemon)

Masumi Inou/Bouken Black (GoGo Sentai Boukenger)

RizeGreymon (Digimon Savers/Data Squad)

Leatherhead (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2003)

[nonpareil]

... MUSE LIST.

— BRANDON STARK, A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE. HE/HIM + BISEXUAL. PLAYED BY HARRY KIRTON. info tba. — ROBB STARK, A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE. HE/HIM + BISEXUAL. PLAYED BY JOSHA STRADOWSKI. — SER CRISTON COLE, HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. HE/HIM + HETEROSEXUAL. PLAYED BY FABIEN FRANKEL. — THE MAD KING ALEXANDER II, FANDOMLESS. HE/HIM + BISEXUAL. PLAYED BY TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET. INSPIRED BY HISTORICAL FIGURES AND THE WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE. info tba. — ALAN CARSON, FANDOMLESS. HE/HIM + BISEXUAL. PLAYED BY JAKE M. SMITH. LOOSELY INSPIRED BY HOLES (2003), NINETIES JUVENILE DELINQUENT. info tba. — TEDDY HICKS, FANDOMLESS. HE/HIM + BISEXUAL. PLAYED BY AUSTIN BUTLER. AFFILIATED WITH @CASEFILE'S HART. info tba. — JASON TODD, DC. HE/HIM + BISEXUAL. PLAYED BY UNDECIDED. ALTERNATE VERSES — DUNE, THE BOYS. — PETER HAYES, DIVERGENT. HE/HIM + BISEXUAL. PLAYED BY MILES TELLER. ALTERNATE VERSES — THG, TLOU. — FEYD-RAUTHA HARKONNEN, DUNE. HE/HIM + BISEXUAL. PLAYED BY AUSTIN BUTLER. [ENTIRELY BOOK-BASED, MOVIE VISUAL INFLUENCE]. ALTERNATE VERSES — ASOIAF. — DRUIG, ETERNALS. HE/THEY + PANSEXUAL. PLAYED BY BARRY KEOGHAN. ALTERNATE VERSES — ASOIAF. — CHRIS MANAWA, FEAR THE WALKING DEAD. HE/HIM + BISEXUAL. *MINOR. PLAYED BY LORENZO JAMES HENRIE. ALTERNATE VERSES — YJ, TLOU. — JAKE OTTO, FEAR THE WALKING DEAD. HE/HIM + BISEXUAL. PLAYED BY SAM UNDERWOOD. AFFILIATED WITH @TVGLOWS' ALICIA CLARK. — FINN COLLINS, THE HUNDRED. HE/HIM + BISEXUAL. PLAYED BY THOMAS O'DONNELL. ALTERNATE VERSES — THG, TLOU. — GALE HAWTHORNE, THE HUNGER GAMES. HE/HIM + BISEXUAL. PLAYED BY FORREST GOODLUCK. ALTERNATE VERSES — DIVERGENT, TLOU. — THE MARQUIS DE GRAMONT, JOHN WICK. HE/HIM + BISEXUAL. PLAYED BY BILL SKARSGÅRD. PREVIOUSLY HIGHTABLED. ALTERNATE VERSES — (F)TWD, UNCHARTED. — JESSE, THE LAST OF US. HE/HIM + BISEXUAL. PLAYED BY LEE JE HOON / YOUNG MAZINO. — ILLYA KURYAKIN, THE MAN FROM UNCLE. HE/HIM + BISEXUAL. PLAYED BY UNDECIDED. ALTERNATE VERSES — MARVEL. — MINHO, THE MAZE RUNNER. HE/HIM + BISEXUAL. PLAYED BY UNDECIDED. ALTERNATE VERSES — THG, TLOU. — CHUCK HANSEN, PACIFIC RIM. HE/HIM + BISEXUAL. PLAYED BY ROBERT KRAZINSKY. ALTERNATE VERSES — DUNE, STAR WARS. — DAVID LOKI, PRISONERS. HE/HIM + BISEXUAL. PLAYED BY JAKE GYLLENHAAL. — ADAM STANHEIGHT, SAW. HE/HIM + BISEXUAL. PLAYED BY LEIGH WHANNELL. ALTERNATE VERSES — APPRENTICE AU. — DEREK FELDMAN, SCREAM (2). HE/HIM + BISEXUAL. PLAYED BY JERRY O'CONNELL. ALTERNATE VERSES — GHOSTFACE AU. — SEAN WILEY, SEX EDUCATION. HE/HIM + BISEXUAL. PLAYED BY EDWARD BLUEMEL. — ANDREW NEIMAN, WHIPLASH. HE/HIM + BISEXUAL. PLAYED BY MILES TELLER. ALTERNATE VERSES — GEN V. — RAFAEL ADLER, UNCHARTED 4. HE/HIM + BISEXUAL. PLAYED BY UNDECIDED.

TEST MUSES.

[chrisodonline]

Kraina and I have been chatting, not surprisingly, about Sallen since last night. (Well, last night my time. Later her time.)

I told her that I feel like Callen's relationship with Sam is such a bigger (and truer) indicator of his growth than his romantic one.

The finale seems to be acknowledging how important their relationship is/was, and I was just reading Chris O'Donnell's interview with TV Insider, and he seems to realize how important the duo is, too:

What is your favorite moment from NCIS LA that is really representative of your character?

Chris O’Donnell: Hard to pick one moment, but I know it would be a scene with LL [Cool J]. Our relationship/chemistry was really what made this thing work. It was that way from the first episode, and I enjoyed every day we spent together. 

For all the important moments and journey(s) Callen has had over the years, even the man who brought him to life for 14 years feels that Sam would be involved somehow in the ones dearest to him.

At the end of the day, this relationship is what the show pivoted to after the conception (as reiterated by Gemmill in a recent interview) that sold stakeholders on it.

Oops, this turned into a novel, so here's a Read More:

I remember getting to read the script for the first part of the backdoor pilot before it aired thanks to a friend with some connections. Some things were changed from the script, including that Sam was originally doing the Renko undercover role. I'm guessing they knew they couldn't just hide LL Cool J's role with OSP so they changed it. But Shane Brennan also recalled how they were about to shoot the first scene with Chris and Todd, and they were talking in the van. No one knew if it would work or not, and so everyone on the other side of the camera held their breath and then "Action." And it worked instantly.

The show was about the things that shape your identity, and who you are, with the exploration of how the roles we play in different parts of our lives impact that. G Callen could not have had a more polar opposite partner in that area alone. G never felt like he could settle into being someone without knowing his past, and he always felt like something was missing. He was incomplete and broken. His undercover work only benefitted from that: a blank canvas not committed to anything really, who also probably tried out different traits when he was in character.

Enter Sam Hanna: a man who couldn't be more self-assured and aware of who he is. He's confident with great strength of character. Who you see when you meet Sam Hanna is exactly who Sam Hanna is. He's a mountain of morals, honor, and duty. In a way, yes, his service and career are a big part of who he is, especially since he was raised by a father who was also in service. But it's less that that life gave him those character traits and more that they fit so well into them. Sam never faltered on undercover work, but it was, for obvious reasons, not an obvious choice for him. It created a natural challenge, and at that point in his career, Sam needed one. He never likes to go without a challenge for too long because you should always keep growing.

They made for a great pair to complement each other at work. G had a tendency to go too far in and lone wolf into danger, and he was allowed to do it because he got results. But Sam Hanna's job was to be a partner and get the job done. And he was not about to let G go too far in. There was a balance of pulling each other that was so organic it couldn't help but creep into their personal lives, as well. G needed to learn to let someone in, and Sam Hanna was persistent with a huge heart. Sam had been surrounded with people with traits similar to him for so long, that it didn't hurt to mix it up and even created a challenge -- which we know Sam loves and is always up for. They challenged each other. They helped each other. And they cared for each other.

For a show that was no stranger to "testosterone undertone," toxic masculinity territory is always a danger. Most of the characters on this show definitely have bases in tropes, especially network procedural tropes. However, the people they cast have helped make them so much more. What follows is an opinion, but I stand by it. (Also, while I'm talking about Callen and Sam specifically here, this extends to other characters on this show, especially the male ones.) They ended up with Chris and Todd, two men who are extremely frank about feelings and emotions in real life, and who aren't afraid to hug and say they love each other in interviews. Often the Sallen banter just rang so true to conversations Chris and Todd had probably been overheard having on set, so it makes even more sense that their offscreen traits and relationship made their way into the show, as well. I seriously doubt we would've ended up with so many casual "I love you's," hugs, and HAND HOLDING between two grown men in this career if they had different actors.

I cannot overstate how important it is that this relationship not only existed, but existed for 14 years on a network channel, specifically the one with some of the most traditional overall values in their shows.

And there endeth the essay I didn't expect to write today.

[mybookof-you]

From The Workbook for The New Round About by Mabel O'Donnell and illustrated by Dorothy Todd, 1936.

[daily-sidequestss]

IMPORTANT NEWS:

the dlc allowing players to purchase and use certain items has become free and automaticslly implimented! all players, not just devs like markiplier, can now purchase and use the new apple vision pro item!

on another note, the universe 04 team is still working sround the clock to remove power from ex-devs who abuse their power to become famous and rich and powerful. and to erase rumours, thse fsmous and powerful people *were* players who did not hsve special dev acces:

queen elizabeth, who died in 2021

hatsune miku, even thiugh she is actually a dev, becauze the version of her in universe 04 isnt even a real person, pleade stop accusing a fake character of being a dev {even if its technicallyy sort of right}

martin o'donnel, hes just really really good at making music

todd howard, ceo of bethesda

grumpy cat

[byneddiedingo]

Farley Granger and Cathy O'Donnell in They Live by Night (Nicholas Ray, 1948)

Cast: Cathy O’Donnell, Farley Granger, Howard Da Silva, Jay C. Flippen, Helen Craig, Will Wright, William Phipps, Ian Wolfe, Harry Harvey. Screenplay: Charles Schnee, NIcholas Ray, based on a novel by Edward Anderson. Cinematography: George E. Diskant. Art direction: Albert S. D’Agostino, Alfred Herman. Film editing: Sherman Todd. Music: Leigh Harline. 

Though usually remembered as a precursor of another, more celebrated lovers-on-the-lam movie, Bonnie and Clyde (Arthur Penn, 1967), They Live by Night stands on its own, largely because of novice director Nicholas Ray's attention to characterization and detail. This is a film with texture, rising above its melodramatic core by constantly introducing peripheral detail. Instead of opening, as a conventional movie might have, with a dramatization of the prison break by Bowie (Farley Granger), Chickamaw (Howard Da Silva), and T-Dub (Jay C. Flippen), it begins with an aerial shot of the stolen car speeding across the landscape -- a daring early use of what has become routine in filmmaking, namely, a helicopter shot. Ray continues to fill his frames with the unexpected: As Bowie hides behind a billboard, waiting for Chickamaw and T-Dub to return with another car, a small dog appears and hangs around the young fugitive. Later, when Bowie and Keechie (Cathy O'Donnell) begin their flight on a Greyhound bus, Bowie is seated beside a woman who is determined to ignore her crying, squirming baby, leaving Bowie to try to quiet the infant. Neither dog nor baby is essential to the scene, but by their very presence they lend a quality of innocence to the boyish fugitive. Bowie and Keechie decide on the spur of the moment to get married in a quickie ceremony conducted by an anything-for-a-buck justice of the peace (Ian Wolfe), who calls on his standby witnesses. After the perfunctory ceremony, the woman witness hugs Keechie, but the male witness declines because he has a cold. Again, the witness's cold is irrelevant to the plot, but it serves to add a subtle note of disorder to the scene, a hint that Bowie and Keechie will always be subject to forces as far beyond their control as the common cold. I don't know whether dog and baby and cold were present in the novel by Edward Anderson, Thieves Like Us, on which the film is based, or if they were introduced in Charles Schnee's screenplay or in Ray's revisions of it, but the fact that they were either introduced or retained in the film speaks volumes on the kind of director Ray was: one attentive to the contingencies that bring a film to life. Granger and O'Donnell are incredibly touching in their performances, and the rest of the cast rise about the stereotypes they could easily have become. Anderson's novel was filmed again, under its original title, by Robert Altman in 1974, and I remember liking that movie. But unless another viewing of Altman's version changes my mind, I think They Live by Night is better.

Farley Granger as Arthur “Bowie” Bowers They Live by Night (1948) dir. Nicholas Ray

[ncisfranchise-source]

NCIS: Hawai'i star Jason Antoon has shared his thoughts on a crossover episode with the flagship show and the new Australia spin-off, NCIS: Sydney. 

During an exclusive chat with HELLO!, Jason addressed whether a crossover event could happen sometime soon.WATCH: Have you been watching NCIS: Sydney?

"I don't even know," said Jason, who plays Ernie Malik in the show. "That would be amazing and of course, I'm sure they would bring someone here and be like, 'Vanessa [Lachey] you go to Sydney'. 

"Would they do that? I have no idea," he continued, adding: "I don't think that would happen this season, of course, but people want to come to Hawai'i."

This was certainly true for LL Cool J, who joined the Hawai'i spin-off as a recurring guest star for season three after traveling to Oahu for the three-hour crossover event, which aired in January last year. 

Before making his debut in the latest series, LL had spent 14 years playing Special Agent Sam Hannah in NCIS: Los Angeles, which came to an end in May last year after being canceled by CBS. 

"LL loves being here," said Jason. "When he guest-starred in the crossovers when Chris O'Donnell and Wilmer Valderrama came, LL really loved the vibe. 

The actor continued: "He talks about loving what he saw with the cast and the island and he really loved being part of that. I think that's why it came to be that he's on our show now."

Speaking about how LL has changed the dynamic on set, Jason said: "He's cool. He's a different vibe.

"It's like throwing a wrench into something in a way that's only good for our show and as a group of people outside of being actors," he continued, adding that the rapper regularly has his co-stars on their feet between takes by "blasting music" on set.

While CBS has yet to reveal whether LL will land a permanent spot on the show next season, Jason and his wife and co-star Seana Kofoed, who plays Commander Carla Chase, are eager for the actor to stay. "If he's happy to be here, we're all thrilled to have him because he's a really fun energy and a talented guy," said Seana.

A future crossover episode may depend on whether NCIS: Sydney returns with a second season. 

Although there's been no news from CBS on the show's future, actor Todd Lasance, who stars as JD Dempsey in the spin-off, is hopeful for more episodes. 

Whilst chatting with TVLine, Todd was asked if he had anything on his wish list for series two.

"Obviously, I want [the finale's big reveal] to come to fruition and we work all that stuff out, but I also want to get into action sequences again," he said. "I want to get into some shootouts, car chases, some big-scale action things, because that’s what NCIS is known for."

The actor went on to say that he's keen to explore the "family dynamic side of things", with the "emotional element of the relationship with the son and my ex-wife and the breakdown of that relationship".

"The sky's the limit for us," he added. 

[newsiesjathrine]

Nics

Faith

Grace

Kate

Gibbs

Abby

Ducky

Mcgee

Ziva

Jimmy

Jack

Kasie

Jessica

Jenny

Vance

Tony

Ellie

Nick

Reeves(Clayton)

Alex

Maddie

Kelly

Kayla

Emily

Johnny

morgan

Tobais

Jackie

Ncis new orleans

Naomi

Dwyane

Laurel

Chris

Sonja

Meredith

Loretta

Sebastian

Patton

Tammy

Hannah

Quitnten

Connor

David

Jimmy

natilie

Ncis la

Chris O'Donnell

G. Callen

Main

Peter Cambor

Nate Getz

Main

Recurring

Guest

Recurring

Guest

Daniela Ruah

Kensi Blye

Main

Adam Jamal Craig

Dominic Vail

Main[a]

LL Cool J

Sam Hanna

Main

Linda Hunt

Hetty Lange

Main[b]

Guest

Barrett Foa

Eric Beale

Main[c]

Eric Christian Olsen

Marty Deeks

Guest

Main

Renée Felice Smith

Nell Jones

Main[d]

Guest

Miguel Ferrer

Owen Granger

Recurring

Main[e]

Nia Long

Shay Mosley

Main[f]

Medalion Rahimi

Fatima Namazi

Recurring

Main[g]

Caleb Castille

Devin Rountree

Recurring

Main

Gerald McRaney

Hollace Kilbride

Guest

Recurring

Guest

Recurring

Main

Ncis hawaii

Alex

Julie

Maggie

Carla

Jane

Daniel

Ernie

Kathrine Marie "Kate"

Jesse

Kai

lucy

Rizzoli and isles

casey

lyida

Jane

Maura(dn)

Angela

Vince

Barry

Susie

Nina

Frankie;;

Tommy

Tj

Sean cavangh

Constance

Hope

Calin

Womens murder club

Linsday

Claire

Cindy

Jill

Adein

Elena

Payton

ariel

The truth of a secret

NCIS special agent Todd has a secret that could but the whole team into danger what happens when the news about the death of her dad triggers her powers to become stronger then she ever thought she could she will need to tell them before the nemesis of her youngest sisters best friend strikes again with a changed up mo she will have to reveal the secret to the rest of the team that doesn't know but how did the team take it.

One day after the news and secretly harnessing the new straight over distance training with her sisters (who became stronger as well )and a phone call she decides to tell the team one by one. Helene goes to sleep peacefully in her Alexandria apartment and Kate follows suit in her dc apartment while back in the sisters hometown Maura and Jane follow their night routine falling into bed side by side as they have done for a long time now back in her Beacon Hill home. The next morning Jane and Maura are faced again with the sculpting change in mo and Helene is enjoying a peaceful morning yoga session with both of her sisters and Jane’s as well. After yoga they all go off to work and Kate with a renewed sense of determination to help rid her sisters best friend of her personal nightmare she walks into work and sits down and goes though the files as the rest of the team filters in and she decides to go downstairs to train a bit more before Abby comes in to work. After finishing the training it hits her who it is with the files maura has sent over along with Claire’s on Lindsay’s personal nemesis she races back upstairs to the team all drowned in their own work and Salone waiting for her

Hey Kate whats up i've been waiting

Sorry Jack i was training and going though Mauras and Claires files and i found something

Then what is it Kate

Um i can't say because, she says gustering to her working team mates behind her and what will they think

Katie it won't matter their your family like the Rizzoli’s are mine they haven't treated you any differently sense they found out like my family you owe this to us we all have faith in you,Maura’s voice whispers though her necklace as Jack smiles and nods at Kate's smile and calls the attention of the bullpen

Gibbs and a majority of the team minus Tony looks at Kate's body language and face and smiles and he breaks the silence and gently says what do you got Katie

The jackpot Gibbs the victims all shows signs of multiple serial killers as you all and dr . Mallard after consulting dr. Washburn in san francisco the calling card of the kiss me not killer but if you all could note the missing hands and slit thorout the calling cards of Dennis Rockmond who recently kidnapped dr Isles the chief medical examiner of the commonwealth of massachusetts my home state and the calling card of the surgeon Charles Hoyt who is known for escaping for one condition and to kidnap bpd detective Jane Rizzoli four times for the last time on his deathbed with the me Dr.Isles so it is by my and Ducky’s personal and professional opinion to call them in because there is an fbi card and dna of agent Gabriel Dean on the body who knows all of these details thanks to captain connors and the warehouse shooting and unrelated but subsequent death of both Paddy Doyle jr. and sr and one of which only has three children with mend ceo and founder Hope Martin her only daughter Cailin Martin is a pre med student at bcu as she had previously believed the triplets to be dead but Paddy sent them to Constance and Autor Isles who are both well off in their own way she smiles at her family's photos and whispers to each of them a solo message to her dad you did what you could to protect us were the only thing you'd protect more firmly than your grasp on the city thanks for the letter dad well each read it when where ready i miss you we know you loved us in your own way and made sure Maura and we are safe you ended the terror and had them all turn themselves in each to life setnatnces to her mom and half sister we all love you we knew Maura would be the one to save you but you've made up for lost time see you both when i'm in town and to her mother and father the ones that raised her we all love you you protected us you got me here Helene to bcu and Maura to her best friend see you at the next istation mother thanks for trying and father thanks for trying to heal that rift between us love you both. She smiles and nods to Ducky”make the call as you already ran this by everyone who needs to know. She smiles with slight trepidation until she feels her surge of power knowing her sisters are safe a few hours later.

4 months earlier after Jane and Maura reconciled after the accident. At work the day after Kate loses balance with McGee and Torres on scene immediately knowing her sister over exerted herself and almost leads to her fainting but Gibbs helped them set her down and whispers in her ear(tell them katie) she nods and grasps the gem out of her necklace that hold the outfit that shows her true life and her real family.

Guys i need to show you something but you need to promise me not to tell Tony i can't risk him knowing this

They nod

She smiles and hugs them then here we go she lets the gem go flowing above her head shining brightly as ever and encases Kate in the light changing her outfit and hair to her half sisters hand made leather jacket her leather skirt with black tights and combat boots with a tight fitted dress with a irish flag pin and the crown from her bio dad as the eldest and her mothers bracelet and the choker of mend that they all have and Maura has the headband and Helene has the crown as does Maura they each have their own specially made crowns

Mcgee looks shocked Kate whats going on

Tim i'm not taking my birthright none of us are there all dead or in jail with life threatening harm

Torres us what do you mean by us and what the hell is your birthright

Kate smirks and leans against the tree conjuring all of her patience

I'm the eldest of three Helene Ruyanon Tenured professor at bcu in our homestate and Maura Isles the chief medical examiner of the commonwealth of massachusetts and i'm an Isles not a Todd i didn't want our name to push me ahead i wanted to work for it as did Helene. Maura the youngest and the youngest student in med school top of her class but I'm actually not an Isles weather me and my sisters are adopted. She waves her hand and her normal curls form and her hair slightly lightens while keeping its natural shade. She smirks at the confused looks on their faces and glances over to Gibbs who notices the look in her eyes and backs the team up

Let me show you boys my birthright follows me. They nod dumly and Kate's smirk turns into a smile and she pushes off the tree abruptly grabs their hands turns them into the tree she grabs the gem that the three of them have time to tell you what happened yesterday Jane and Maura reconciled after an accented after our dad's death in the wherehouse swipe he would have shot her but then he wouldn't have anyone to protect his youngest and the princess of the family Maura our mother always had thought we were dead but now with what's happened she knows we aren't but it was for the best with Paddys enemies after us at the time now that's all ended

Wait a minute Paddy Doyle head of the most feared Irish mob in Boston found someone to have kids with can I see something Kate

Kate smirks always Tim don't worry I can change back so he won't know what do you want

Your finger for a print running through the database

You don't believe I'm his eldest abbs has the DNA to prove it and the tunnel of hope in sariavjo

Yes I do Kate and it's true but it's still you none of you are like him

No if anything Maura's like our mom Kate says as the gem shifts her back to her outfit and lands in her hand to be placed back in and she smiles at Gibbs getting back to work he comes up to her just as Tony's arriving to whisper proud of you Katie Tony will know in due time. Kate smiles and nods at his ghost and Gibbs smirks go crazy Kate just make it subtle Doyle

Father daughter share mirror smirks and Kate works away as Tony comes to her side

I told you you'd pay for yesterday well my friend was injured and nows that time I have a little friend she nods at the ghost of her father and he begins the day of crazy and in the end he leaves with one prank with his eldest and this message keep up the good work and help protect your sisters love you my girl she smirks as she sets the last prank up before activating it with the family powers.

A few weeks later after the crazy baker case and Maura didn't want to abandon Jane so they trained together but this time kate had decided to train by rearranging her desk on her break when Jack and Grace walked back downstairs after their appointment and Jack smiles at her keep it up Kate each of you are using your powers for what's needed

It took a few months but the team took it well and they were all more accommodating to her power surges and that leads us to now with her and helene soundly sleeping and or medatanting from the strength of knowing that her sister is safe and with Jane

Gibbs is next to her and says tony needs to know and she smiles in agreement the mind message me and jack should get going if want to meet her. A year after the case they have all moved to be closer to Maura.Kate settles down with her sisters and they each think back to that let those letters that they got one from their mom one from their dad. So as happy for your wedding as I am and I am , I can't wait for the wedding and don't worry Tony won’t know I promise you.

She smiles and nods.

6 months later at the wedding in which both of their mothers and their dad and the whole of the homicide division and crime lab as well as one of Jane's informants the entirety of the rizzoli clan minus frank and almost the whole of the ncis crew and Helene and Cailin and Jill, Cindy and Claire along with Lindsay and Serena and with Abbie. This was the party

Susie was her maid of honor then Isla and Lilly with her sisters along with Cailin as bridesmaids and Jane’s best person is Vince with Barry and her sisters are up alongside the happy couple with the crowd smiling and Angela, Constance and Author along with Hope are crying happy tears. As the event draws to a close they head off on their pre approved month long leave in Paris and promises to help each other train well the others do what they can in the states

A month later they return home Kate to her ever present job with happiness and more pictures to put on her desk as she feels comfortable with the pictures being out because her family knows and that's what matters to her. So this is the order of photos her with her sisters, her mother and the triplets with Constance and Author, and her with the wedding party and the crews as well , Cindy, Jill, Clarie with the wedding party, and a rizzoli family photo as well and of course the solo photos with jane and her sisters and her own as well. The team filters in as Kate finishes up with her family magic in placing the photos on her desk the team that was at the wedding smiles at Kate’s clear happiness for her youngest sister minus Tony she spends that morning training and talking with Jack then she heads back down to make true on the promise to her sister of sketching the wedding party using the wedding family photos as a reference point. She happily sketches away when she answers the call from Linsday who she almost instantly sparked up a kinship with.

Hey Kate

Hey Lins what's up i'm working on the thing i promised Maura

Good good see you in town when your done

Always

She smiles as she ends the call and gets into sketching the family around the wedding party and while she finishes up with Cailin Tony walks up to the desks after his lunch break.

Whats up Katie what are you doing

Sketching and making true on a promise and i have to add color

Abby smiles at the paper and says looking good Katie and I can't wait to see the finished product. It's looking just as good as that day.

Thanks Abbs and of course you will im just about done with it ill be done by tomorrow and i'm taking a sabbatical for a few weeks to help them move Angela and enact their secret plan

Fun

Yep considering they already started and succeeded and Helenes down there with her baby drama

Well tell them congrats from me and the team will fly down toward the end of your sabbatical just promise to keep me updated

I will love you all of you

While in their home town the family will be split four ways and Angela has moved about a month before Helene had her Baby Boy Jackson and Jane and Maura came clean about their plan knowing that they couldn’t hide it any longer. This is the text she sent her the day of each of those events along with a little of the surprising news themselves.

She got it done we each get a fourth of the estate and a fourth of MEND. and everything is going well

Congrats Kate

And Angela is all moved out and they are going to have to tell her considering that their having twins a two lovely girls and their considering naming them after their sisters so yay and Helene’s about ready to pop

Congratulations im glad shes moved out we should be down before the twins are born

Ok plus they framed the picture. And Lindsay and her crew and Abbie and Serena arrived today

Yay. and she also sent her a photo of Jackson the next day with this text he's here he looks just like Helene and you know who has no idea that he exists but he has no rights but welcome the newest member of my family Jackson Michell and he is the cutest and he came home last night and met the whole family even TJ except you guys So were all losing sleep right now.

Yeah i won’t tell the team

Good just a few more weeks for the twins less than two months

Be down soon