The song that got interrupted by Jarod was George Michael Father Figure.
"So when you remember the ones who have lied Who said that they cared But then laughed as you cried Beautiful darling Don't think of me
Because you're all i ever wanted It's in your eyes baby, baby And love can't lie. No... greet me with the eyes of a child heaven is a kiss and a smile
Just hold on, hold on.. I won't let you..."
lol not the best place for Jarod to pull the plug but what the hell I like it and you said I could and that's how the story goes lol.
I LOVE this story. Did Parker have sex with Kyle? I still know nothing definite after reading...damn Mirage I love the suspense but you are killing us!! I can't wait for the next chapter to see Jarod and Miss Parker working together..squeee. My heart goes boom.. You are a genius!
Author's Response:
Nice choice. To answer your question: yes, I believe Parker had sex with Kyle. But I could be wrong. We'll have to see. It won't be fair if only Jarod is having sex. Will it? Oh, no. I'm no genius. You're very sweet. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
Reviewer: Leslie Signed
[Report This]Date: 30/12/15 01:14 am
Something by Coldplay or maybe Aerosmith is what was playing when Jarod pulled the plug lol. I love your little games. I love your writing. You are the best you are #thepretenderlives. NEver stop writing.
Author's Response:
No one here or via email has chosen those two bands yet. Good choices. I love that you're playing along with the game. Thanks so much for reading and reviewing. You're very kind.
Reviewer: Monica Anonymous [Report This]Date: 27/12/15 12:38 am
Thank you from Paris for this. You are so sweet and you are the best Pretender author. I love your stories so much. I see the characters from our tv show when I read your fiction Mirage, I see Michael T. Weiss, Andrea Parker, Patrick, James Denton, Jon, I see them all so vividly. Thank you with love.
Author's Response:
Thank you, Melody, for reading and reviewing. I'm not the best. I'm not. I'm glad you're liking this, however. Thanks for the kind words.
Reviewer: Melody Anonymous [Report This]Date: 26/11/15 05:21 am
Thank you for this needed update to escape life, and for the heartfelt words. There are no words. and you know that...you've had loss before I can tell. Stay sweet and please update this beautiful story soon.
Author's Response:
Thank you for reading and reviewing, Christoph. I will update soon.
Reviewer: Christoph Signed [Report This]Date: 25/11/15 03:09 pm
OMG I love it. Mirage Mirage Mirage! I'm totally looking forward to how they will work together. Oh, man. You kill me. I see Michael and Andrea every time I read your fiction and that's just what I want because Michael IS Jarod and Andrea is Miss Parker and nothing else will do so thank you for this!
Author's Response:
Thank you, Jen, for reading and reviewing. I'm glad you're liking this.
Reviewer: Jen Signed [Report This]Date: 25/11/15 06:14 am
Yay Mirage update. Definitely something from the 80s this time...the song that was clipped. I'd go with Here I go again by Whitesnake "And I'm gonna hold on for the... " and then silence. Love this story. I love that you are giving the shippers more Jarod and Parker like we asked for. EVEN though you can't stand that ship. Excellent job. and WHoo very mysterious the symbols and stuff and oohhh human trafficking. SOmeone needs to do somethign about that. GO Jarod and Parker and go you Mirage my favorite Pretender author ever. MORE!
Author's Response:
Ooh. Whitesnake. You're the second person (the other via email) to single out that band. I know. I would love to sink that ship. The Muse won't allow me to do that (I'm beginning to doubt her loyalties to Miss Parker) (what if my Muse is a Jarod fan?) (*googling how to "get rid" of a Muse*). Yes, someone needs to do something about human trafficking. All of us.
I will give you more. It will be after the twenty-fifth). Thanks for reading and reviewing.
Reviewer: TheDarkAngel Signed [Report This]Date: 23/11/15 04:20 am
Mirage thank you so much for this. Your words are so beautiful. I cried reading the notes at the top. You are right there are no words. But there is hope. There is escape with your writing. The chapter was profound and I love all the Jarod and Miss Parker action. No one not even PretenderSteve and Craig had human trafficking so I hope Jarod and Miss Parker will work together to save those girls before something irrersible happens to them. I also go somewhere else when I read you and I needed that especially this week. Thank you Merci beaucoup!!
Author's Response:
Thank you, MlleParker, for reading and reviewing. You're rather kind. I'm sorry that life is something we have to escape from. It's-- life. I don't want to spoil the ending, or the middle of this fic, however, I understand exactly what you mean here, and I think you want to be warned in advanced. I will assure you now: the girls won't be assaulted. They won't be beaten or raped. They will be traumatized (they were abducted after all) but they WILL NOT be assaulted. This should be safe for you to read. Thanks again.
Reviewer: MlleParker Anonymous [Report This]Date: 22/11/15 06:58 pm
"Life goes on"... The saddest words to be spoken, yet so true right now. Thank you indeed for posting another piece of fiction for us to escape, if only for a moment, the horrors of the world.
Author's Response:
Thank you, Faith Parker, for reading and reading. I wish there were no horrors.
Reviewer: Faith Parker Signed [Report This]Date: 22/11/15 02:02 pm
Forgot to sign...whoops. Love it. Update soon.
Author's Response:
Thanks for reading and reviewing, MissBitch (what a name!). I will update soon.
Reviewer: MissBitch Anonymous [Report This]Date: 12/09/15 07:05 am
I love it. Keep going
Author's Response:
Thanks, anonymous. I will.
Reviewer: Anonymous Anonymous [Report This]Date: 12/09/15 07:04 am
I like her this can't wait fo more.
Author's Response:
Thank you, Jay, for reading and reviewing.
Reviewer: Jay Anonymous [Report This]Date: 09/09/15 03:56 am
lol Kyle uses the same slang word as Miss Parker used in The Return fic you are writing. Awesome insight into Kyle's early life and his pain, and his feelings. I love the snapshot and details of how it was that morning Jarod was kidnaped. You really know how to write. I love those 2 and somehow you made it work and convinced me. Please write more. So do you like those songs lyrics that u posted?
Author's Response:
Hello and thank you, Leslie, for reading and reviewing. I will write more. *NODS* I do like those songs; I was singing and dancing along like a maniac while I typed (ah, so that's why there are typos). Music always plays in this house (or on one of my devices when I have to go into the world)-literally, 24/7.
Reviewer: Leslie Signed [Report This]Date: 08/09/15 06:45 am
I love the fitting title and songs used. throbbing toothache of the mind' and I think it is 'dark inside' Kyle and Miss Parker. Inside Jarod too you think so don't you?!! It is wonderful. I love the body shots but I wish Miss Parker wouldn't have sex with Kyle and I wish Jarod wouldn't have sex with Rachel. :( Your writing is great as alway. :)
Author's Response:
"Throbbing toothache of the mind"- I've been touched with that emotion haha. I think you're right. In fact, I think everyone possesses a measure of darkness at some point. The Pretender characters all have a bit of darkness. I believe the darkness is Jarod's playground- I must confess: I love a few of the takedown scenes; I've found myself longing, however, for Jarod to finish the monsters off. Ah, a woman can dream. I was rather proud of him for killing Damon. Now, now. Jarod was having sex with Rachel (and Nia and Zoe) well before I began writing fanfic, and Miss Parker had sex with Michael and Thomas (Jarod's getting more action than our divine lady of ice? Making up for lost time, I suppose.). Miss Parker and Jarod never had sex (with each other) during the series, so please understand why I'm always reluctant to take them there. Don't worry: the Muse is already planning to take them there (no matter how I protest). Haha. Thanks for reading and reviewing, Christoph.
Reviewer: Christoph Signed [Report This]Date: 07/09/15 07:07 pm
Ohhhhh uhhh! Wow. Mirage. You didn't!! Ohhhh but I love how insightful you are to Kyle's background and feelings. He would feel abandoned, pissed off, hurt... but Kyle and Miss Parker? OMG. I think I like it....and what twisted said. But you already wrote the ending to the show when you wrote Nemesis and Circles of Hell...thank you for that!!!
Author's Response:
Yeah, I sorta did. You know what? I like it too. I like Miss Parker and Kyle together and it's a shame that it might not last too long. Thank you so much for reading and for reviewing. Pretender fans are the best- I've been saying for that eight years, and it's the truth!
Reviewer: TheDarkAngel Signed [Report This]Date: 07/09/15 04:58 am
Oh, NO! You did NOT just go there. I didn't see that one coming. I must be more of a Jarod/Miss Parker shipper then I thought because I'm appalled at the idea of Kyle and Parker. Without really understanding why. It would be easier (possibly) if I didn't picture the actors in my mind when I read this.
Anyway, great chapter. Can't wait to find out what DID happen next. Jarod has no right to 'sort it out'. At least until he gets rid if Rachel and admits how he feels. Of course, Miss Parker has the same problem.
As ever, thanks for writing! At some point maybe you would consider writing THE ending to the TV show. I don't think Steven and Craig ever will and at thus point I'd really rather read yours!
Author's Response:
Yes, I went there. Someone needed to go there. Haha, I love your reaction. No, Jarod's only going to want to sort it out, but he's completely powerless. You are correct: he's in no position to open his mouth, and both he and Miss Parker are stubborn. Thank you for reading and reviewing, Twisted.
Reviewer: Twisted Anonymous [Report This]Date: 07/09/15 12:50 am
"pain changes people"
"like it changed you?"
OMG! That's some amazing writing! Did Mp pass out? I hope she didn't have sex with Kyle...but that was hot. Body shots. WOW. More please?
Author's Response:
Thank you, Jen. I don't know about amazing. I don't know much of anything. MP did eventually pass out. I think she and Kyle may have had sex- my apologies? I will update soon- well, as soon as I possibly can.
Reviewer: Jen Signed [Report This]Date: 07/09/15 12:10 am
WOW! You are the first person I know to couple Kyle and Miss Parker. I didn't see that coming. I wish I could be there to see the look on Jarod's face lol. Don't leave me hanging too long Mirage. I love those songs you used and your bio pic lol. You know I love your writing. You do it so well.
Author's Response:
Am I? I don't know. Admittedly, I haven't read every single fic here (I think I'm up to six hundred and some odd number)- although I wish time would allow me to. Oh, the look on Jarod's face- I've already written that actually. He manages quite nicely. He's an adult, he and Parker aren't an item. If he's upset or miffed in the least it's for other reasons (and maybe only a teeny measure of jealousy). I'm trying not to leave anyone hanging which is why I alternate the stories, updating the fic that's gone longest without an update first. Thanks for reading and reviewing, Miss Shannon.
Reviewer: Miss Shannon Anonymous [Report This]Date: 06/09/15 01:45 am
I love all of your updates and I need more!!! I wanted to respond because in my other review..I hope I didn't stress you out or anything...and I always imagined you with a huge crowd of friends and family. You really are a Mirage. I'm sorry things are complicated with your family but I know you have your reasons if you don't see them much..but yay for childhood sweethearts. I always imagined you with alot of men lol kind of like Miss Parker is slutty in the novels...but wow you've been with only one man since you were a little girl...that's..... oh my GOD that could have been Jarod and Parker....they were like childhood sweethearts too!!!! I think that's sweet and cuts down on alot of complications and baggage. I wonder what your secret is to keeping him...and keeping the relationship going. I had you pegged as out dancing and clubbing. I figured you were extroverted and outgoing....with a bad temper...carrying a gun...lots of men every night....but with a good personality.....really smart...and maybe an exhibitionist who likes to be nude and show off wearing really short skirts. I feel sorry for jumping to that conclusion lol. I guess it's hard not to wonder what you are like and what you look like. I sooo identify with your writing. So please write more.
Author's Response:
No, no, don't apologize. I live in truth and I do it without apology. A lot of men? Ha. That's pretty funny. No. I thought I was going to grow up to be a lesbian but then fell in love with my best friend (a male)- it was truly appalling. Oh, now. Miss Parker and Jarod weren't childhood sweethearts. Not quite. We were friends first (he saved my life) and then best friends, and then we began getting serious (and everyone "called it puppy love"- and they were wrong). Tolerance and understanding are important, however, I don't feel equipped to give advice. I don't try to keep him. I think when people get clingy things get ugly. The secret could be not trying so hard to keep him. Follow your heart, and with some luck you won't go wrong. All that said, Miss Parker isn't slutty simply for having sex (some men are positively slutty if that's the case). There is absolutely nothing wrong with being sexual or having casual sex so long as both parties are willing and aware. No, I don't carry a gun. I'm not smart, I have an odd personality I suppose, I like my clothes. Nothing is wrong with short skirts. Wear them if you're comfortable. I like clothes. Hoodies, hats. I don't think I'm pretty or sexy or cool- if that helps? And I might be a prude. Wouldn't that be funny? I will write more. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
Reviewer: Contessa Anonymous [Report This]Date: 24/08/15 09:12 pm
I'm so excited! Two story updates in as many weeks and both are amazing. Your writing is eloquent and profound and as a Science major I particularly love love love love love the Kyle and cloning parts. That heart would have been medical waste when Jarod landed the helocopter at the hospital. Keeping the organ viable is key to a successful transplant. You know how these things work and you know how to explain them to readers who might not care for Science. Thanks for doing right by the characters too. "Tomato Tomahto", "he won't be if he touches me" and "I like animals medium rare" is such a Miss Parker thing to say too, the two that most stood out. You are the reason I keep coming back here. I hope you will post more soon and you can bet I will wait impatiently after the way you built up that ending. Wow Mirage.
Author's Response:
Thanks Con-O. You're too sweet. I don't want to be a major disappointment but I have to be honest: I hated Science as a child once I was past the soloar systems and until I began smuggling anatomy and biology texts from the school library. I wanted to learn what I wanted to learn when I wanted to learn and where I wanted to learn; hint: not at school. Please don't consider me any sort of authority on matters of Science or on anything else for that matter. I'm glad you're liking this. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
Reviewer: Con-O Signed [Report This]Date: 21/07/15 03:25 am
I'm still around and I'm so stoked that you are too. Please don't ever stop writing. I love this story! Update soon.
Author's Response:
Great. Thanks for reading and reveiwing, Jules.
Reviewer: Jules Anonymous [Report This]Date: 20/07/15 11:42 pm
Very emotional chapter. Your plotting and writing is amazing but the way you write the characters and flesh them out is my favorite thing about you I feel like I'm home and watching an episode. I want you to know that you inspired me to write. My story is almost done. Thank you for your contributions Mirage.
Author's Response:
Aw, well thank you very much, Leslie, for reading and for the lovely review. I look forward to reading and reviewing your story.
Reviewer: Leslie Signed [Report This]Date: 17/07/15 02:07 am
If it wasn't for twitter, I wouldn't know about your updates! I thank the people who share you and I thank you for writing for us. WOW! Mirage the quality of your writing blows me away. It's so smooth and fast. That, your descriptive work, dialog, dead on characterisations and original plottings make you second to none.
Seriously. Your craftmanship is something that every author should aspire to. I hope you typing up more...scribbling it or whatever you want to call it. You are master of the craft Mirage...or Mistress of the craft if you are a woman.
Author's Response:
Twitter. What a nightmare. I'm glad you like this, Miss Parkere, and I thank you for reading and for the lovely review. I am a woman by the way.
Reviewer: Miss Parkere Signed [Report This]Date: 16/07/15 04:42 am
Forgive me for not logging in! Uhhhhh Mirage you never disappoint do you?
Getting his rocks off"....now I can just hear Miss Parker saying that. I wonder if you use that term too? Say it with all of your crowd of friends don't you?
If Jarod didn't correct her that means it's not about to be over? She's not going to be done with him yet? OMG Mirage. I can't wait to find out what your Lady Muse is stirring up for us next! More please?
Author's Response:
Oh, don't worry about not logging in. "Crowd of friends"—haha. No, I'm afraid not. There are very few acquaintances, some family (I don't see much of them: it's complicated). There is only one (1) intimate relationship, and yes, I know: childhood sweethearts. You'd think every single fic would end in happily ever after.
No, I don't use that sort of language. I'm strictly an anatomically correct gal. The "F" word flies out of my mouth from time to time (scraped my arm on the rain collection barrel today and "ow fuck" expelled itself from my mouth) but "rocks off" is most certainly a term that one of the potty-mouth Muses is fond of. Shame on them! You are correct. Miss Parker and Jarod aren't going to part ways for a while yet haha. I feel so sorry for Miss Parker. You shall have more. Thanks for reading and reviewing, Contessa.
[Report This]Date: 15/07/15 09:05 pm
Whoa that is tense Mirage. Somethings gotta give here and please don't leave this tension so wild for too long. Miss P is going to snap. What you did here with Ethan and Miss P regarding Jarod is amazing and I agree with both Miss P and Ethan:
"He was occasionally assertive, he possessed panache in spades, and Ethan could understand how Jarod's passion could easily be misinterpreted. He believed that Jarod had employed canny restraint, and had answered the Centre's gratuitous violence—and innumerable atrocities—with passivity, tact. Jarod had taken great measures to ensure that neither Parker nor her pursuit team were incarcerated. "I'm sure that was never Jarod's intention."
That is truth. Jarod is all of those things and he is everything Parker thinks he is too. You don't give your opinion at all I see. Are you still no shipper? You still don't like Jarod?
Anyway LOVE this story. Thanks for updating. You are the best.
Author's Response:
Something will give, Gunner, I'm just not sure it's going to be what you want it to be. I'm still not a Parker-Jarod shipper (Thomas Gates is still alive, I assure you, and I am going to sail that ship right into the sunset one of these days (at 3AM). I don't hate Jarod. I never hated Jarod. He's fictional. I'm an indifferent observer. Now that I think about it: I almost like him when he speaks softly to Miss Parker- both instances: "what do you think they said?" (IOTH) and "you'll figure it out, and so will I" (bank). In fact, If he'd used that voice more often when speaking to Miss Parker, he might have had a kiss (God forbid) to rub her face in (in addition to her mother's death, her father's wickedness and brother's insanity).
I'm glad you're liking this. Thank you for reading and reviewing.
Reviewer: Gunner Signed [Report This]Date: 14/07/15 04:09 am
I thought you had forgotten this. I'm so glad you haven't. Very visual and beautiful but not too description. Miss Parker is always mean to Jarod when someone she loves dies. Extremely well written as always Mirage. Thanks for sharing your genius with us.
Author's Response:
No, I haven't forgotten this. I'm glad you're liking it. Thanks for reading and reviewing, Christoph.
Reviewer: Christoph Signed [Report This]Date: 14/07/15 12:37 am
