Finally getting one in on time

[pollitt.livejournal.com]

After a number of weeks of having ideas for flashfics and not having the time to write, I was *finally* able to sit down and write (well, okay, I wrote the first draft at the store today while hiding behind a customer service desk).

This is one of two fics for the challenge that I worked on, this just happens to be the first one I finished (I'm looking to finish the second one soon. I hope.)

Thank you to linda3m and ardent_muses for the quick beta, story help and, most of all, for the title approval/help.



Cell, No!
By Pollitt
6.6.03

--oo--oo--oo--oo--oo--oo--oo

No.

Yes.

No.

Yes.

No, Ray, I do not need a cellular phone.

Yes, Fraser, you do.

Ray, there is no reason for me to have such a frivolous amenity. When I'm not at the Consulate, which has a perfectly working phone, I'm with you, and you have a brand new cell phone. There's really no need for me to have one.

Yes, there really is.

Name one.

Last week I told Ice Queen I loved her when she snatched the phone from you.

*sound of throat clearing* That was an accident; she mistakenly thought you were the call from the Ambassador from Tunisia with whom she had a dinner date later that night.

She hung up on me after making some kind of choking Doberman sound.

True. You know, the crimson color the Inspector turned cannot be good for her health. But back to the subject at hand, while that was an unfortunate incident, an indignant Inspector Thatcher is not enough of a reason for us to purchase a cell phone for me.

Ben, it took Turnbull over a week to look me in the eye and quit turning the color of a tomato when he saw me after he picked up the line and overheard us talking about that weekend up in the North Woods with the chocolate sauce and the handcuffs. I got no problem at all with people knowing about us, but I'd really rather they not know the lurid details...

*sound of louder cough* Ray! You do have a point, but I still hold to my decision, a cell phone is not something I need to --

*sound of "O Canada!" playing in midi form from the cell in Ray's hand*

Does it come in red?

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Comments

[ardent-muses.livejournal.com]

Although I generally like Thatcher pretty well, something about the image of her making choking Doberman sounds cracks me up.

And I'd love to read about the weekend with the chocolate sauce and the handcuffs. *G* Next time maybe?

Very funny, dear.

Hee.

[pollitt.livejournal.com]

Although I generally like Thatcher pretty well, something about the image of her making choking Doberman sounds cracks me up.

Hee! Thank you kindly ;) I like Thatcher as well, and taking the examples of her reactions to Ray in the episodes, I thought it seemed... appropriate :)

And I'd love to read about the weekend with the chocolate sauce and the handcuffs. *G* Next time maybe?

*g* Well, I think I could do that, if the boys agree, that is. Something tells me that wouldn't be a problem, though *g* We'll see what the next challenge is.

Thank you for your support, assistance and kind words, A.

Mwah!

[maubast.livejournal.com]

Very ejoyable and funny! Thanks!

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[pollitt.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Bast, I'm glad you liked it.

::hugs::

*snerk*

[pollitt.livejournal.com]

You know, I think you're right :)

[lamardeuse.livejournal.com]

Ben, it took Turnbull over a week to look me in the eye and quit turning the color of a tomato when he saw me after he picked up the line and overheard us talking about that weekend up in the North Woods with the chocolate sauce and the handcuffs.

:::snerk:::

*sound of "O Canada!" playing in midi form from the cell in Ray's hand*

Does it come in red?

:::double snerk:::

;-)

[pollitt.livejournal.com]

Hee. That was exactly the reaction I was looking for (and yes, that smirk of Ray's... you know he's wearing it after Fraser's comment)

Thank you.

[halimede.livejournal.com]

Last week I told Ice Queen I loved her when she snatched the phone from you.

Very funny!

*sound of "O Canada!" playing in midi form from the cell in Ray's hand*

Even funnier!! :):)

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[pollitt.livejournal.com]

Thank you much!

[dsudis.livejournal.com]

Now I'm picturing Fraser adding little flag decals to his phone and/or jumping to attention every time it rings... Great piece!

LOL!

[pollitt.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

Now I'm picturing Fraser adding little flag decals to his phone
Orginally, there was a few more lines to the story:

...

Does it come in red?

With maple leaves, Benton-buddy.

Let's go.

Hee. But the ending worked best where it was.

And for the second suggestion, I could just see it, it's god-awful-early-in-the-morning and Fraser gets a phone call, he jolts up out of bed and Ray mumbles into the pillow to get his ass back in bed ;)

[tobyfan.livejournal.com]

Hee! Very cute.

Chocolate sauce brings up some interesting images. *eg*

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[pollitt.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Anne (btw, happy b-day to your kiddo!)

Chocolate sauce brings up some interesting images. *eg*

LOL! Don't it though... Sigh, what is it with me, my muses and food? ;)

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[tobyfan.livejournal.com]

happy b-day to your kiddo!

Thanks! *g*

Sigh, what is it with me, my muses and food?

Never question such things! I think I need to re-visit the Heat boys. *eg

Hee.

[pollitt.livejournal.com]

Ahhh the kitchen boys. Sigh, such memories.

Did Harry ever make it right-side up, or was he still hanging from Ryan's arms upside down? I can't remember! LOL.

Thanks, Anne.

[pollitt.livejournal.com]

Ah! Surefire Canadian bait!

LOL. Oh yes... that's how you catch them, you know, put a recording of the national anthem in the trap ;)

And I have to agree-the idea of Thatcher making noises like a choking Doberman just has a certain wring to it.

Hee. Thank you kindly! I could just imagine her face if she were to hear that, and the choking Doberman just seemed to, well, fit :)

Does it come in red?

[ozsaur.livejournal.com]

I love how you managed to pack so many good images into such a short piece. I love the last two lines. Funny!

Re: Does it come in red?

[pollitt.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, Ozsaur! And I'm glad you liked those lines... I wanted the tag to have just the right punch, and I'm thrilled to hear it worked for you.

[kist.livejournal.com]

>*sound of "O Canada!" playing in midi form from the cell in Ray's hand*

Does it come in red?<

*cackles* Ray sure knows Fraser well, doesn't he? I think he won this one.

[pollitt.livejournal.com]

Hee, I think you're right :)

And something tells me that both Fraser and Ray are going to benefit from Ray's victory. And I don't mean that they'll both have cell phones, now... well, I don't *just* mean that ;)

[akite.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah, that argument is well done and over with. Step into the new world of communication, Constable Fraser. ::g::

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[pollitt.livejournal.com]

Step into the new world of communication, Constable Fraser. ::g::

And I bet Ray had a maple leaf faceplate waiting as an added incentive ;-) And they both reap the rewards/benefits of the new purchase. Hee.

Thank you for your comments :)

[brooklinegirl.livejournal.com]

I love Ray not particularly minding that people know about him and Fraser, but just seeking some modicum of privacy. And I'm with the others: love that final nudge that got Fraser interested..."O Cananda", indeed. :)

[pollitt.livejournal.com]

I love Ray not particularly minding that people know about him and Fraser, but just seeking some modicum of privacy.

Thank you, I kinda am fond of that idea myself (in part because I'm a big sap *g*) He's not ashamed people know he loves Fraser... they just don't need to know that chocolate sauce may've been involved, once or twice, in the process of loving him ;)

And I'm with the others: love that final nudge that got Fraser interested..."O Cananda", indeed. :)

LOL. Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed the story :)

[rubyrosered.livejournal.com]

LOL Okay, I really enjoyed this!

[pollitt.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed it.

[imkalena.livejournal.com]

Almost makes me want a Doberman, just so I can hear that.:-) Thanks!

[pollitt.livejournal.com]

Almost makes me want a Doberman, just so I can hear that.:-) Thanks!

LOL! There's a show about urban legends on TDC/TLC every-so-often and one of the urban legends they look at/into is the choking Doberman, which is where I got the idea. Hee.

Thanks, kalena, I'm glad you liked it :)