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One Hour Photo (2002)
Average Rating: 7/10
Reviews Counted: 194
Fresh: 157 | Rotten: 37
Robin Williams is very effective in this creepy, well-shot thriller.
Average Rating: 6.7/10
Critic Reviews: 40
Fresh: 30 | Rotten: 10
Robin Williams is very effective in this creepy, well-shot thriller.
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Movie Info
Funnyman Robin Williams steps out of character in this tense, low-key thriller that marked the feature-film directorial debut of music video veteran Mark Romanek. Semour "Sy" Parrish (Williams) runs the photo processing department at a large discount store; Sy is dedicated to his job, and takes great pride in his work. Sy's favorite customers are Nina and Will Yorkin (Connie Nielsen and Michael Vartan), an attractive and cheerful young couple with a nine-year-old boy, Jake (Dylan Smith). Sy
Aug 21, 2002 Limited
Feb 18, 2003
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Robin Williams
Seymour "Sy" Parrish
Michael Vartan
Will Yorkin
Connie Nielsen
Nina Yorkin
Gary Cole
Bill Owens
Dylan Smith
Jake Yorkin
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This immaculately made first feature from noted musicvid and commercials director Mark Romanek provides Robin Williams with one of his creepiest, atypical roles, and the comic star responds with an unusually restrained performance...
It has arresting things to say about how the family photo is used less to record than to project, and how far that projection can be from the truth.
Sy's scary ordinariness is a species of acting stunt. There's no there there.
Not entirely satisfying as either a creepfest or a character study.
Romanek's themes are every bit as distinctive as his visuals. Beyond the cleverness, the weirdness and the pristine camerawork, One Hour Photo is a sobering meditation on why we take pictures.
Ranks among Willams' best screen work.
A film that over the years I've come to appreciate far more than my initial viewing due to the brilliant, unforgettable effort by Robin Williams who gives one of his most haunting performances.
Without Robin Williams, 'One Hour Photo' is just another predictable B movie thriller. He's like that slow train wreck, personified, that people can't seem to take their eyes off.
Robin Williams gets a chance to stretch as an actor in this semi-effective thriller.
this film shows that Williams can slither into the blacks and grays of the psyche
Call it an exercise in threat management, free with the purchase of a photo album--or a movie ticket.
This is a brilliant, incredibly directed film with excellent performances all around from Nielsen, and Williams who deserves an Oscar nod.
In a story so reliant on detail as the engine for character action, it's frustrating and annoying to see the film spiral down the gurgler because of a few (but crucial) lapses of attention to detail.
Robin Williams creates a character who earns our revulsion--and somehow also our sympathy.
Sy is a complete character with a physicality, inner monologue and motivation that we haven't seen from Mr. Williams in a long time. And it's a pleasure to watch.
Robin Williams' good work in contained in an uneven film, whose first half is an intriguing chronicle of urban alienation, but second part deteriorates into a presposterous thriller with a subplot of stalking and revenge--not unlike Fatal Attraction
This story begs for a harder focus, the kind of thing Stanley Kubrick was always good at, at least until he got a little too focused. What saves the film is Robin Williams in a very atypical role.
What brings the film to a level beyond is Williams's superb performance and, in turn, Romanek's carefully calibrated direction.
A music video is like espresso: a lot of visual power compressed into five minutes. A movie needs to know something of the rhythms of everyday life, or else the audience get dizzy and exhausted.
This isn't the Williams of Mrs. Doubtfire or, thank heavens, Jack or What Dreams May Come.
Robin Williams has mastered the essence of the overlooked man. Quite simply, it is a fantastic move for his career.
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- Seymour "Sy" Parrish: I'm sure my customers never think about it, but their snapshots are their little stands against the flow of time. The shutters click, the flash goes off, and they've stopped time. Just for the blink of an eye.
- Seymour "Sy" Parrish: No one takes photographs of things they want to forget.
- Seymour "Sy" Parrish: Family photos depict smiling faces... births, weddings, holidays, children's birthday parties. People take pictures of the happy moments in their lives. Someone looking through our photo album would conclude that we had led a joyous, leisurely existence free of tragedy. No one ever takes a photograph of something they want to forget.
- Seymour "Sy" Parrish: No one ever takes a photograph of something they want to forget.
- Seymour "Sy" Parrish: And if these pictures have anything important to say to future generations, it's this: I was here. I existed. I was young, I was happy, and someone cared enough about me in this world to take my picture.
- Seymour "Sy" Parrish: [voice-over following opening interrogation room scene] Family photos depict smiling faces... births, weddings, holidays, children's birthday parties. People take pictures of the happy moments in their lives. Someone looking through our photo album would conclude that we had led a joyous, leisurely existence free of tragedy. No one ever takes a photograph of something they want to forget.
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Trend Watch: Loft Beds
For those with limited square footage to work with, the obvious answer is to go up. A loft bed is a great solution - it provides a comfortable place to sleep and a cozy nook for play. A built-in loft bed like the pic above gracefully turns one space into two. But if going bespoke isn't in the cards for you, don't despair.
Bunk beds (without the lower bunk) and lofted beds will do the trick. Add some draperies to fuel the imagination and add some privacy.
This is something we want to do ourselves, but we've read that children need to be 6 years old before sleeping in a top bunk bed. Anyone have their young ones in bunk beds earlier than that?
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I know someone who, at at totally fearless age three, jumped off a 9' loft bed and broke her ankle. It was during a huge kids' party in a strange apartment and she slipped away from her mom. I can't believe the hosts didn't shut off the bedroom with such an attractive nuisance in it during the party!
we hope to do three of those in our triplets' room, when they get older. i'm guessing when they're around 5 or so.
One thing to think about before even getting an older child a loft bed is how to change the sheets. We got our son a loft bed and ended up having to lower it because no one could get up there to change the sheets and he was having trouble on his own. Once we lowered it we could do a better job teaching him how too and now a year or so later he can mostly do it on his own. You also want to make sure that even up high you are comfortable being able to check on your child at any time. When they are sick being up that high is no fun.
We put my daughter in the top at age 4, mainly out of necessity. I was nervous about it at first, but she was super careful and has never had a fall. I wouldn't even dream of putting my son in the top bunk at that age. He's too wiggly, and far too fearless. But my daughter has always been a still sleeper, and very cautious. She's diligent about making sure her younger brother never climbs up. She's nearly 6 now, and we've never had a bunk-bed related accident. I think they're great. A fantastic space-saver when you need to multi-purpose a bedroom.
I had a bunk bed myself (sleeping up top) from the age of four, and my brother slept in a "half-loft" bed from the time he moved out of his crib, and I cannot remember (or remember ever hearing of) any unpleasant incidents.
The half-loft is possibly a good choice if you're worried about accessibility, ours was around 1 meter off the floor, leaving room underneath for a "cave" for play/reading etc. or even a mattress for young guests, while the bed is low enough for you to change sheets and monitor the child in case of illness.
We changed around when I was 16 and he was 8, he got the bunk bed and I used the half-loft, mostly because our ceilings were too low and I'd knock my head sleeping up top in the bunk bed at that age. I did like (still like) sleeping in the to bunk, though, and the half-loft gave me something of that same feeling (and leaving room for a guest underneath, still). We didn't get rid of the beds until I was around 20.
We have the Ikea Kura bed with tent. Our older daughter started sleeping in the top bunk @ 4 3/4 years and little sister is on a mattress on the floor underneath from age 27 months on. The Kura bed is nice because it is only ~45 inches tall. It works for a small shared bedroom....more room for toys!
Read Heather Bailey's post on her daughter falling out of the top bunk and losing two front teeth at a sleepover. My son has a teeny tiny room and a bunk would be so practical but I can't help but recall this story every time I'm tempted so we'll be waiting until he's seven.
When my nephew was 3 a little girl at daycare threw a rock at his face and killed the root of one of his front teeth.
At two years old, my friends son fell forward onto their wood floor when he was playing and smashed his teeth back up inot his gums. He's fine.
Many kids have never been hurt in bunk/loft beds. As with everything, it's not just about manageable hazards, but lifes necessities.
well... my cousin broke his arm falling off a bunk bed, and he was 8 i think. so i dont know if there ever is a 'right age'. I think it goes on a kid by kid basis.
i personally think that bunk beds, and loft beds are so cool. I want one myself. im sure you could come up with a solution.
As soon as my son is 'old enough' or stops doing flips in his sleep I will get/make a bunk or loft bed for him. I will most likely fashion some sort of railing from bed edge to ceiling for half of the bed. and possibly the end leaving a few feet to get in and maneuver. I at first thought of, essentially taking the crib, and raising it to the ceiling. I would of course make it not use the crib, but pretty much that. But I thought against that, in case of emergency or fire people wouldnt know how to open it. So open part of the way is the best. anyways.. man.. im rambling again.. sorry!
good luck!
My son has had the Kura (I think) short loft bed from Ikea since he was about three-and-a-half, and we haven't had any problems in the first year. I will add, he is a pretty cautious kid.
We have a family bed - we sleep on two double futons pushed together - heaps of space. And it is so low that teeny guys can't fall off the bed. They wake up in the morning and crawl off for the day! But when our beds got two jammed we bought half lofts for our older kids - age 5, 6, 7 ish... We got them because of space saving and the drawers underneath would be great for storage and space saving. But and I didn't think of this before, I for one don't want to hoist myself up into their beds for a cuddle and story at bedtime - I regret that its a real hassle to snuggle down on the couch and then shift them into bed.
I'd recommend going custom. Besides paying for a bed that may fit, or isn't right, get one locally. A local NYC company called Sticks for Stones makes custom beds. I found this article interesting because I thought one of those beds might be a bed of theirs. Anyway, Google them or something for their website, you won't be disappointed. I wasn't.

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Well seriously some dork crying because WoW isn't accepted in the mainstream being played by normal people doesn't really help any. Sure, there are certainly some special cases, but for the most part, this game is NOT healthy for people. They spend more time playing
this than most other "hobbies" they might have had. They're looking at a computer screen the whole time, even if they're playing with their significant other, if this is how they're finding "quality time" with each other then they are far from normal.
"since there are lot more players like that" - HTH would you know? In the various guilds on various I've been in, the pictures I've seen of members, the pictures posted from WoW groups on Meetup.com, and pictures posted from fan conventions, there are NOT a lot more normal, healthy people playing this game that you might like to think.
If the headline is about people playing the game in a "healthy' way, then it goes on to talk about how his wife was forced to wait in labor while he played WoW, I think that is a serious contradiction and a SHINING example of the neglect of real-life responsibilities due to their passion for a fantasy game.
The excessive work in a virtual world that people put into it is such a sad waste of time that has ruined marriages, jobs and in some cases, people's health. We need fewer WoW fanboi bloggers writing for this silly site.
I fully agree. I'd count myself among the more "normal" people who play WoW. And though I'm mostly just a casual player, it makes me ashamed to admit to other people that I do play the game, because they can only think of weirdo's like these when anyone mentioned WoW.
Seriously, it's a great game, it's fun and all that, but it's not really a normal social activity. If you met your friends in WoW or whatever, that's cool - just go out with them sometime and experience the real world.


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Comic Translation: A Rainy Day Miracle [MiraGen]
ORIGINAL: 【漫画】雨の日キセキ by 月花(つっか)
This have been half finish for about a month now so I decided to just finish it.
ORIGINAL: 【漫画】雨の日キセキ by 月花(つっか)
This have been half finish for about a month now so I decided to just finish it.
Kida & Mikado - Kise & Kasamatsu
I know I'm not the only one who saw the resemblance here.
Kida & Kise are secretly related as are Mikado & Kasamatsu.. and now we have proof.. THEY CAN'T EVEN DENY IT!
(Source: nucleardesolation)
Did this during free period. Who knew it's only one week into school and I already have 1 test, 2 oral, 4 quizzes, and 2 creative essays & 2 lab reports due.
Original: 黒子くんの慰め方【腐】by みなみ
Last one before I start working on homework.
Aomine - Midorima - Murasakibara - Akashi - Momoi - Kagami
Kise! Why are you do adorable?????
ORIGINAL: 【腐】女装した黄瀬くんが泣きじゃくる漫画 by 七日
Stalling on my summer homework still. I just don't want to write any Japanese… or study Economics, Chemistry, or Biology… But I feel like I should…
So someone requested and even though it was long most of it seemed pretty easy so I decided to translate it. Then I forgot to ask for the source although I'm pretty sure I saw it on pixiv before.
ORIGINAL <— don't know yet. I forgot to ask the person who requested for the source so if you do know please send me a message
This is a pointless kissing party
how to catch a Kuroko
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2 November 2009 at 10:40am
Sorry if this has cropped up countless times before. Most of the work I have been doing recently has really translated to being data-driven content management so, why not use a canned CMS?
Unfortunately, I haven't the time to invest in three CMS systems so, if any users of SIlverstripe can give me a heads-up as to why it is a better choice than the rest if indeed that is the case, I would appreciate your comments/views. I heard about Silverstripe in a round about way from the Ajaxian site due to a recent post about a new jQuery-based selector approach.
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Re: SilverStripe v Drupal v Joomla
2 November 2009 at 12:22pm
I've never really delved far into Joomla/Drupal but from what I have done I've found them pretty convoluted and confusing, where everything is handled via a GUI. But I may be way wrong there.
I researched CMS's and chose to work with SilverStripe because it's what I wanted - a basic MVC framework with CMS capabilities. I.e. I can call on CMS features as a developer, rather then trying to modify/customize a CMS if you know what I mean.
I suggest quickly running through the first couple of tutorials to get a good overview.
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Re: SilverStripe v Drupal v Joomla
3 November 2009 at 12:08pm Last edited: 3 November 2009 12:09pm
Dave is pretty much spot on in my opinion. If you like wasting half your development time messing around with settings files, or clicking buttons in an admin interface, Joomla or Drupal are probably best, if you prefer to spend development time actually developing Silverstripe is way more flexible.
Edit: Sorry, 'wasting' sounds quite confrontational, I mean 'spending', that's a lot more diplomatic
Drupal and Joomla are great if all you want to do is throw together a basic theme and then add some off the shelf modules. You can probably get a content managed site up in about a day or so. But if you want to make something that has a maintainable code base and doesn't require a load of wierd hacks to get what you want, or you want functionality or appearance that is quite different from the plugins that are available (and it does happen, quite often), then putting stuff together in Silverstripe is a lot nicer, cleaner and more efficient .
If you decide not to use it though, please use Drupal, its a bit odd, but I am fairly certain Joomla violates at least one human rights law :s.
Re: SilverStripe v Drupal v Joomla
4 November 2009 at 10:46am
Thanks Dave, I appreciate the heads-up
Re: SilverStripe v Drupal v Joomla
4 November 2009 at 10:49am
Hi Mo
Thanks for replying. That was the kind of first-hand experience I was hoping to find. Is the Sapphire framework just for manipulating the Silverstripe or is it full-featured in its own right? I guess by that, I mean does it "do" Ajax, leverage on any other T/P JS libraries, or is it basically all PHP?
Thanks again.
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Re: SilverStripe v Drupal v Joomla
5 November 2009 at 2:12am
I've used Joomla and Drupal for previous projects. The advantage of Joomla is that it has many modules available, those whuch are free as well as purchasable. However the CMS as a whole is clunky and complicated, even though you could further customize the control panel.
Drupal is relatively easier to customize however it lacks the flexibility of Silverstripe.
My best bet: Go with Silverstripe.
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Re: SilverStripe v Drupal v Joomla
6 November 2009 at 12:56pm
Sapphire is pretty full featured, and its quite simple to add new third party classes, if you find one that does something that is not available out of the box. I woudn't say it has as many features as some other PHP frameworks (I am avoiding saying 'Zend', because I know at some point Banal will pop up and point it out ).
There are quite a few 'Ajaxy' features available, but to be honest, I haven't explored them in that much depth (yet). I guess it depends what you want to do, but you may find you have to do a bit of coding to get what you want.
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Re: SilverStripe v Drupal v Joomla
10 November 2009 at 11:46pm Last edited: 10 November 2009 11:50pm
I have not worked with Joomla, but I suspec there are similarities between Drupal and Joomla.
I was drawn to Drupal because of the Content construction Kit: I wanted to have more possibilities than just one title field and a content field with tinymce and leave it to the user how the content is styled (as is the case with a lot of CMS's out there). But what I realized is that Drupal is very complicated. It is not so that I am afraid to learn something that is complicated, but I was simply asking myself if all those complications are worth it/ are really necessary.
- Drupal can be used for BIG websites, with a large editor staff and a professional workflow. Think websites for IBM or Sony, think websites running on their own iron inside the corporate headquarter.
- The backend is complicated - although you can dumb down the backend by controling what user can view what items. And if the normal install does not give you enough tools for that, you can download various modules that will give you more options. But the backend will remain complicated nonetheless
- Drupal is complicated to theme, but because it is complicated it gives you all sorts of control of various minute details- you have to know how to work with those details inside the Drupal universe. But in many cases you are trying to find tricks to change the output of other functions with your own functions in order to get the result you need. I am not sure what this does to the overhead of the site, but it does not feel good.
- There are zillions of modules out there that help you change various aspects of a site. But the thing is that it looks like a lot of those themes change output from other functions with their own functions. Again the overhead question.
- One of the ideas behind drupal is that a coder/themer can develop a theme in such a way that even someone without coding/theming knowledge can change the look and feel of the site from the backend (not just the colors of a site but also modules like 'Views'). This gives additional complications in the back-end and extra overhead.
In the end I realized that I did not need nor want that kind of complications, not for me and not for my users. My websites are not that big, and I thought it is more important to have a system that:
- offers me freedom to style a website easily and quickly (development speed)
- at the same time offering me various options to expand functionality + add extra fields that offer me extra control over the design (I am the designer, so I am payed to control all aspects of a design, when I am offering the user a CMS to edit the content of a website)
- offers my users a backend that is easy to work with (again: I am the designer, I also have to pay attention to the way my users can work with the content for their own website)
- and if you need that professional workflow, my guess is you can develop it
And for me that would be silverstripe, but I must confess that I am not working that long with it...
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So.... you think that the characters that are most homosexual in the game, homosexual to the point of giving offense to you, are the race of magic-crack addicts who will resort to slavery to feed their high, whose desire for power is only outweighed by their huge egos.
You base this belief off of a SINGLE JOKE where the male egomaniacs say that that they are hotter than your girlfriend.
I look forward to the hard-hitting commentary about the Draenei being space pervs for the following /flirts:
"Are you thinking what I'm thinking?... Good. Bring ample supply of butter and Goblin Jumper Cables."
"Would you be offended if I said that you had a beautiful transgoto? The other one, that's not bad either."
"You know, I had a girlfriend, but I lost her in the crash. That is the bad news. The good news is, I'm available!"


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So a few weeks ago, my husband borrowed the P90X dvd's from a friend because he wanted to get into better shape (not that he's AT ALL in bad shape) and these videos KICKED HIS BUTT. By the 3rd day of he video's, he was so sore he couldn't raise his arms above shoulder level, nor could he bend them past 90 degrees. Though I felt bad for him, I did take advantage of the situtation. Its not often I get to tickle him nonstop without reprecusions. Besides, he did milk it for a week, saying that he couldn't scrub dishes because it hurt too much. =P
So my husband took a week off from P90X after just 3 days of doing it and we decided that it is a program that you should build up to, rather than jumpin in head first. These workouts are no joke. Its called P90 because most of the workouts are 90 minutes or more! I don't know what I was thinking, but my husband has convinced me to do the program with him. We are doing regular workouts this week to prepare for P90X and we'll be starting the program on Monday.
Today, we took the fit test which is supposed to determine if you are fit enough to do the program. We both passed with flying colors. I couldn't do a pullup though, which was pretty sad. However, I did 20 regular pushups and beat my husband at the wall sit. I have to admit that, though this will probably be the hardest I have worked since high school, I'm excited to see the results.
Well, I'm also trying to get more sleep these days so I better go to bed. I'll write more after our next workout!
My husband and I live in a small apartment and we both dream of having a very large workout space, but for now, we've usurped some space in the bedroom. I thought I would share my setup. My laptop gets used for playing the workout videos, and goes on the TV table, but is not shown.
Workout videos - $10-20 each
"Rarely used" 2lb weights as book ends - $0
Jump Rope - $5
Tube style stretch bands - $10
Removeable hangers - $2
Mirror - $15
Exercise ball - $20
Pilates mat - $12
Adjustable weight set - $45
3lb and 5 lb weights - $6-8 each
Stretch bands - $10
TV table stolen from living room - $0
Total cost to recreate: $237
Total space needed: 7' x 6'
Items I don't use much: tube style stretch bands
Items I use constantly: 5 lb weights, workout videos, pilates mat, exercise ball
Wish list: BOSU or other balance ball, weight bench, more workout videos
Now many of these things were either given to me, found on sale or borrowed from other parts of the house, and I've pulled it together slowly. I've barely noticed the cost. If you were to buy these things all at once you might need to save a little money first. I would suggest starting with the highest priority items and purchasing slowly, much like I did.
What is your home gym like? Any low cost or small space tips?
Here's a scan of the motivation collage I created from magazine clippings. I'd love to look like the girl in the upper right. I know a body like that takes lots of work. I've got the opportunity to work like that this summer if I would only take advantage! I need to plaster these images everywhere, get serious about training, and stop over-indulging when I get cravings! I know what I DO and DO NOT want to look like as I grow older and I know which one I will achieve by eating unhealthy and sitting on my bum.
I did a lower body workout after my run today. For now I've got my eye on the prize. Just gotta hold onto that in the weeks to follow!
When I made my "fitness binder" (see Runner's World and other thoughts) I included a section for yoga and pilates. I had tried a bunch of poses and really enjoyed them so I decided I wanted to learn/try more yoga. Since I know very few moves, I was having a hard time creating "flows" which are an important part of the yoga experience. So I jumped in the car and drove to the bookstore. There was quite a large selection of workout videos there, and it was a bit overwhelming. I ended up sitting in the isle of the store reading the backs of each dvd. I thought about what I wanted to achieve by doing these videos and that helped me choose much more easily.
First, I want to do yoga to improve my flexibility, and release tension. For these purposes I chose "am pm yoga for beginners". I have done 2 pm and 1 am routine from the dvd so far and it has really made my back and shoulders feel loose and relaxed! I plan to do at least one routine from this dvd daily.
Second, I wanted to do yoga as stregnth and balance training and I really wanted it to be challenging. So I picked up a dvd called "Yoga Conditioning for Athletes". I tried two of the workouts on there this morning and I'm quickly learning that I'm not very flexible!
Finally, getting cardio when I don't have time for the gym and can't get outside is a big concern for me so I grabbed a non-yoga video called "Total Body Cardio" and... OH MY LORD!
I recommend this dvd VERY highly. I tried the 30 minute cardio workout (there are also 10 min and 50 min workouts on there) just a few minutes ago and the sweat is just pouring off me. And when they say "total body" they mean it. This was a seriously challenging, invigorating and fun workout! At one point we were doing this cool transition between modified pushups and modified side planks and I was having so much fun!
The videos pictured above are the actual videos I bought at Border's Bookstore if you are interested in buying them!
5.25 miles
Stillwater/College Ave loop w/ Andrew
~3 miles
28 minutes
w/ Andrew on a warm sunny afternoon!
felt much better than last time
~3 miles
29 minutes
w/Andrew on a warm sunny afternoon!
muscles tight but loosened up 2nd half of run
2.42 miles
26 minutes
10:31 pace on treadmill
Recovery run, still sore from race!
3.1 miles
Luv 2 Run 5k #1
Surprised myself with my time!
New PR goal: 23:00?
3.94 miles
~35 min
tight muscles
4.6 miles
9 minutes per mile (41:30)
Ran with April and Andrew
knees sore after but otherwise I feel great!
3.1 miles
on treadmill, random level 6, 10 min/mi
30 minutes of continuous running is pushing my endurance right now. Need to run more.
2.2 miles
Ran outside w/ April & Andrew
signed up for B2B today!
2 miles
First outside run of the year!
Running is a lot harder outside than on the treadmill.


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"You're not my brother."
Elena gives him a tearful smile, her hands clutching nervously at her purse.
"Oh, Gerard… You're back," she croaks out, her throat closing up on her vocal chords with the overflow of emotion.
Gerard blinks hard and his vision blurs with his own salty tears. He gasps out a couple breaths, desperately trying to understand.
"… You're. Here?" he whispers, tears flowing down his smooth cheeks, burning.
She smiles again. Her smile is as sweet as the cookies she used to make for Gerard. He remembers their taste. His lips twitch sideward unconsciously.
"Yes… Yes, honey, I'm here. And so are you," she tells him with conviction.
He nods silently, his young face relaxing, the creases of his frown disappearing. He rubs his upper arms as his eyes wander over her tiny, hunched figure.
"… I missed you," he mumbles, leaning forward slightly, in an unrecognized effort to get closer to her.
A muffled sob comes from near her and Gerard's head snaps towards that direction. It's his mother, holding a handkerchief to her mouth, pressing it against her flesh to keep the cries inside. He flutters his lashes to keep the tears away, to better focus on her. Their gazes meet.
She shakes her head in a vain attempt to better control her emotions but another whimper escapes her lips before his name, nonetheless.
His tears feel heavier on his cheeks as he finally moves to get up and walk away from the wall he's cowering against. He takes one step forward.
"Mom…" he mumbles, heartbroken, "…Don't cry."
Donna blinks furiously to keep the tears away as his father wraps an arm around her shoulders in support, squeezing.
"Gerard," Donald says in a weak voice, his own eyes glazed over, "We're so glad you're home, son."
Gerard doesn't really understand what exactly "you're home" means since he clearly isn't home, but lets it go. Because Elena's there and he hasn't seen his mom or dad in months. He's missed them so much.
He takes a couple more steps towards them and mutters quietly.
"I missed you…"
The three of them just stare at him in unadulerated awe as he approaches, as if they're back to the day he took his first steps, tottering on his inexperienced toddler feet.
"He's lucid... Keep talking to him," the doctor encourages, "You might help ground him."
Gerard hesitates at the doctor's words, frowning again. It feels like he's forgetting something… Or. Someone. He looks towards his family again. His Mom and Dad, his Gramma… They're all here. Just… Then… Where is he?
"Mikey…" he breathes, coming to a halt a few feet before his bed. "Where's Mikey?" he asks. His eyes have started scanning the room again, as if expecting Mikey to jump up from some unexpected place, trying to make him laugh. But his little brother's nowhere in sight.
"Where's Mikey?" he asks again. He can't keep the disappointment out of his voice or his face. His features are crumbling slightly. Why wouldn't Mikey come to see him?
"That's the brother, right?" his dad asks the doctor, unsure.
"Yes," the doctor responds, "Aside from many friends, Gerard has made up a brother for himself, too. Desperate for family ties, I suppose. He doesn't have the chance to see his family on 'tour', so he needs his brother."
Gerard shakes his head in furious denial. He doesn't really get the full meaning behind the doctor's words but he's sure that the man has just claimed that Gerard has made Mikey up. That's crazy!
"What… what the hell are ya talkin' about?" he yells in the doctor's face.
The doctor blinks at him and smiles in an irritatingly calm and compassionate manner. When he talks, his voice carries that irritating calm demeanor, too.
"Gerard," he begins patiently, "You don't have a brother. 'Mikey' is also a delusion, like your friends and your band."
Gerard's eyes get as big as ping pong balls and his face falls completely. What little stability he has gained in the past peaceful moments leaves his body, fluttering its wings against the cold wind of Gerard's rage as it wraps itself around his body. He doesn't back off this time, unlike the previous times the doctor has given him such world-shattering news. He's done with putting up with this shit. He takes a threatening step towards the white-coat, a growl rising up in his throat.
"Shut up," he says, in an eerily quiet voice.
But the doctor doesn't seem to notice the swing in his mood because he continues to talk to him patiently.
"No, Gerard, I'm saying these for your own good. Mikey is not your brother. You've created him inside your mind… He doesn't really exist."
"Shut the fuck up!" he roars in the doctor's face, glaring at him dangerously. Only the mere few inches between them keep him from wrapping his hands around the other man's throat.
The white-coat takes a few steps back, realizing the gravity of the situation. But Gerard's not finished yet.
"You don't know shit!" he screams, "You… you don't know Mikey!"
"I'm sorry, Gerard," the doctor says quietly, trying to calm him down.
And then Gerard flinches violently because there's a hand at his elbow. He jerks his arm back, twirling around to face his attacker. But it's not an orderly this time. It's just his grandmother. She's looking up at him with the most sympathetic expression so that he wants to wrap himself in it and just be content.
"You tell him Gramma," he mutters, staring deep into her eyes, pleading, "Tell him… Tell him about. About Mikey. How, how he is…"
A tear hesitates in the crease under her eye.
"I'm sorry, honey…"
Gerard grabs her hand, tugging at it like a little child that wants ice-cream so bad.
"… C'mon Gramma, pleaaase… Tell him… Tell him how Mikey w-would set the table when we'd he-help you in Thanksgiving," he pleads, so desperate.
She slowly shakes her head and his breath hitches as he turns towards his parents.
"Mom… Dad," he cries as they avert their eyes, "One of you! Just tell him… fuckin' tell him about Mikey… Tell him h-how he took his ff-irst steps t-trying to c-catch me as I ran."
His father shoots him a shocked look while his mother rests her head on her husband's shoulder, still holding the handkerchief to her mouth, her shoulders shaking with silent hiccups.
Gerard sniffles, the corners of his lips hanging down with despair, his posture even more hunched than normal with the unbearable weight on his mind. "T-tell him," he mutters as he shakes all over. "Tell him how he'd… how he'd fall ff-flat on his f-face before he could walk after me."
"G-Gerard," his grandmother starts hesitantly, not wanting to make him mad again, "You d-don't have a brother, honey… You a-always wanted one, but… but you ne-never had a brother."
"Yes…" mutters his mother, blinking teary eyes at him. He can see the shining truth in them. "You're our one and only, baby… Our Gerard…"
"… Our only child, our only son," says his father. When he blinks, Gerard can see that he's started crying, too.
He feels his breathing go erratic and gasps to take proper breaths. He feels like he's suffocating. As if somebody's gripping his throat. He has to breathe… Mikey! He claws at the empty air in front of him and breaks down at the horrified expressions on his family's faces, sinking to the floor by his grandmother's feet, sobbing. His body shaking with the most violent sobs. Blood-curling wails escaping his mouth.
"I think we're losing him!" states the doctor and Gerard feels arms trying to restrain him. And the stinging of a needle piercing his skin. He doesn't respond. He's gone numb.
A warm hand lands on his back softly. Stroking.
Elena whispers to him:
"Oh, Gerard, you're going to be all right."
"Oh Gerard, you're gonna be all right," someone mutters in his ear, stroking his back. "Hey, just wake up… It's okay… Gerard!"
He opens his eyes, his mind floating up to the surface of consciousness, as someone shakes him with a strong grip on his shoulder. He is met with darkness and can't be sure if he's really opened his eyes.
"Hey, Geraaard!" calls a whiny voice and he turns towards the sound and is met with a gentle light. And the concerned face of his brother. Who is not supposed to exist. At all.
"You…" he mutters, squinting to see his face clearly; his eyes have not yet adjusted to the light.
Mikey gives him a hesitant facial expression that could probably pass as a smile.
"Yeah, it's me," he says, then adds in a tone he hopes is reassuring, "Whatever you were seeing, it's over."
Then he notices the tears straining Gerard's face and brings strangely trembling fingers to wipe them off. Gerard quivers against his touch.
"You're not s-supposed to exist…" he mumbles, frowning.
Mikey doesn't know if he hears right but he frowns back at his brother anyway.
"What?" he asks.
Gerard scoots backwards, further into his bunk, and blinks at him like he's seeing an alien.
"You're not real," he says, his voice holding more certainty now. Because he can see it now. Mikey can't be his brother. They don't look alike at all. Brothers are supposed to at least resemble each other a bit. But no. Mikey's all arms and legs, bones without meat whereas Gerard has lots of meat and fat to carry around everywhere. And his face is longer, his lips fuller, his eyes deeper, his jaw sharper. All over, he has a stronger, a more masculine face compared to Gerard's soft, almost feminine features. And he's quiet when Gerard's such a loudmouth. He's everything Gerard isn't. He's everything Gerard cannot be. Can never be.
And finally, the realization dawns on him that he made Mikey up because he needed someone to load those characteristics he always yearned for. So that he could blame someone else for not possessing them. Mikey got the sharper chin, Mikey got the longer legs, Mikey got the silent mind. So he couldn't.
But right now, Mikey's looking at him with the most frightening look Gerard has ever seen on his face.
"The hell are you talkin' about?" he asks roughly.
"You're not my brother," Gerard states. And he says it all without even blinking or looking away. He's that sure.
And Mikey's speechless before him. Gerard's almost expecting him to disappear into thin air since he admitted to himself that he doesn't exist. But he just sits there, his jaw gaping open, and stares at Gerard with a hurt look on his smooth features. But Gerard wants him to go away. To disappear. Or else, he thinks, he might have done something wrong. So he tries again, his voice ringing more clearly this time.
"You're not my brother… Because. I made you up. You don' really exist."
Mikey's whole face crumbles for a moment and in that flash of a moment Gerard sees so much pain engraved across that young face. But then anger washes away the pain and Mikey scoffs as if he wants to spit.
"What the fuck did you snort up this time, huh, Gerard? It must be some pretty strong shit to make you delusional like this," he hisses, his voice biting at Gerard's skin.
But Gerard's determined.
"I didn't snort up anything. The doctor said… and Elena, she was there. She said you weren't real, that I. I-I always wanted a brother b-but I never had one. And Mom and Da –"
"You know what, Gerard?" Mikey cuts him off, "Fuck you and your drugs and your alcohol! You're crazy!"
Gerard's eyes get huge. Mikey wouldn't talk to him like that. Mikey was always understanding.
"I'm not!" he yells back, "You… Gramma said you're not real, she said –"
But Mikey is shaking his head now. He is strangely chuckling to himself. But when he looks back at Gerard, there are tears glistening in his deep, sunken eyes. Gerard can see them even with his glasses on the way.
"Just face it already, Gerard," he tells him smoothly, his voice whipping across Gerard's sensitive skin, "Gramma is dead. She's dead. And she's not coming back!"
With that he gets up and storms off, leaving Gerard blinking against the weak light coming from the back lounge.
Frank hears all the shouting and screaming from the front-lounge of the bus, where he's lying on the couch with the intention of falling asleep to the glow of the TV screen. He has strange cravings like that sometimes. But when the frustrated bassist enters the room, he immediately jumps to his feet and walks over to his friend.
"Hey, what's up?" he asks tentatively.
When Mikey locks his eyes with his, Frank can see the tears. Mikey shakes his head, refusing to acknowledge the tears and wipe them off.
"Gerard's gone completely crazy!" he exclaims, his voice frantic yet sad. "I dunno what kind of shit he has in his system right now but he's talkin' fuckin' crazy talk."
Frank frowns, rubbing Mikey's back soothingly.
"Why? What happened?" he asks.
Mikey's shaking with the force of his emotions when he answers.
"He was crying in his sleep. Something about 'telling him'. I dunno what the fuck that means. And he sounded like he was in pain and I shook him awake, thought he was having a nightmare…"
Mikey huffs out a breath as the guitarist directs him over to the couch, encouraging him to talk at the same time.
"And then he went nuts on me," he says. "Kept telling me that I was… I'm not… that I'm not real. I-I'm not his br-brother." He can't go on after that, his breath hitching in his throat, tears finally sliding down his cheeks. Frank hugs him around the waist and he drops his head on his friend's shoulder, sniffling quietly. "He s-said th-that," he starts again, stammering, "t-that I d-don' exist… H-he m-made me up. Like I'm in his head. And. And… I'm n-not his br-brother."
All the time, Frank shushes him soothingly, stroking his hair tenderly.
"I thought he was. He was d-done with the drugs," Mikey mumbles silently, after some time.
Frank sighs, contemplating the issue in his head and deciding to tell him about the dream Gerard had before.
"He should be," he responds and goes on, "It must've been the dream, Mikes… He… He saw something similar to that a few nights ago… When he was rooming with me."
"He saw a dream like that?" Mikey asks, unsure.
"Yeah," Frank says, nodding, "He, uhhh, he was tossing and turning and screaming real loud so I, uhhh, had to wake him. Then he was pretty shaken… I mean, he needed sometime to realize where he was and I worked really hard to calm him down. I think what he saw was pretty scary…"
Mikey frowns lightly, ready to start blaming himself for treating Gerard like that.
"What did he see?" he asks.
Frank takes a deep breath to explain everything. And when he's done, Mikey's eyes are huge behind his glasses.
"So… you're saying that… that he saw something like that again?"
Frank shrugs.
"He might have. I mean, there's no other logical explanation of his behavior… Unless you wanna believe that he's doing dr –"
"No." Mikey shakes his head as he says that single word. "It must've been the dream…"
"Yeah… Maybe I should go check on him then…" Frank trails off and Mikey nods, agreeing with him in an instant.
"You should. You… You try to calm him down… Oh God, I yelled at him…"
Frank squeezes his shoulder as he gets up.
"It's okay Mikes – oh!" He bumps into Ray since he's walking with his head still turned towards the sulking bassist. The lead guitarist is only entering the front-lounge.
"Hey, what's going on?" he asks Frank.
But Frank doesn't have the time to explain.
"Just stay with Mikey," he pleads, diving into the hallway towards the bunk area.
Ray looks after him for a moment and then walks over to Mikey's side hurriedly, sitting beside him. Mikey gives him a grateful look and takes the comfort he offers so easily.
Frank gently slides the curtains of Gerard's bunk away, afraid to freak him out even more. He peeks inside and there Gerard is. Curled up in a tiny ball, plastered against the opposite wall. He's clasped his hands around his knees and his whole body is trembling. His head presses against the wall, as if he wants to disappear right through it and never come back. Frank can't see his face; his hair's all over it, keeping him away from curious eyes, protecting him from the harshness of the world.
He ducks his head slightly to lean closer to the singer, whispering softly.
A wild tremor runs through the front-man's body but other than that, he doesn't give any response to indicate that he heard Frank.
The tiny guitarist frowns, climbing into the bunk slowly.
"Hey, Gerard… C'mon…" he mutters.
Gerard shakes his head hysterically, squeezing his arms tighter around his knees, pressing his body harder against the wall of the bunk. He presses so hard that there will probably be bruises in his pale skin come morning.
And Frank understands.
He understands why Gerard won't answer him. Why he won't talk to him. Gerard thinks he's not real. Just like he thinks Mikey's not real. And so, he figures if he ignores them, they'll just go away. Disappear. But Frank knows better.
"Gerard, listen to me," he begins, taking a deep breath. "I know what you're thinking. And you're wrong. We're not just figments of your imagination, you hear me? And anyone who says the opposite is wrong. Is fucking wrong! Mikey's real, and Ray and Matt. We're all real. I'm real and I'm here…"
But Gerard has completely closed in upon himself. It's almost like he doesn't hear Frank. He doesn't even flinch at his words let alone whimper or shake his head. He's completely reaction-less. He's finally managed to shut him out. And Frank can't take it. He can't bear being ignored by Gerard while their skins are mere inches apart. So he reaches one hand out to touch his shoulder gently, but decides against it at the last moment, fearing his reaction. Instead, he begins talking once more in his oh-so-soothing, deep deep voice.
"… Look, Gerard, I'm not gonna disappear if you keep ignoring me. You know why? Because I'm really here. I am. You have to believe me… We talked about this before, you remember? You remember what happened a few nights ago? You saw a dream, just a fuckin' dream. And then I convinced you that I'm real… Why are you shuttin' me out now? It was just a fuckin' nightmare you saw. Again. You're no John Nash. Yours is not that a beautiful mind. Are you listening…? You're not ill, Gee, you're not… You're just. Just confused 'cause you're goin' through a hard time… You're not schizophrenic."
Gerard doesn't want to listen to him. But his voice is too good, just so very good, for him to not pay attention to it. It's smooth, just like the type of jelly Gerard loves. It slides along his skin, rubbing against it; soothing, calming. It's deep like the bluest ocean; Gerard wants to float on the surface of it. So peaceful. And that's how Frank manages to make his words register in Gerard's brain. But Gerard still doesn't want to believe him. Because the doctor… fuck the doctor! His grandmother wouldn't lie to him. She wouldn't. Because she's the most honest person alive. Or is she really alive? Gerard doesn't know. He's not sure. But he wants to believe that she's alive. No matter what Mikey says. It's just… He knew it must have been a nightmare when he heard the news of her death. And now he knows it was all a bad dream. A mind trick his subconscious was playing on him.
But the thing is… he can never be sure which world is real.
He has to sacrifice one of these worlds.
He has to let go of one of them.
He has to let Elena go.
Or he has to let go of Mikey, Frank, Ray, Matt and all of his dreams… His dreams that have come true.
He was never good at making decisions.
And then, he is ripped away from his thoughts by the lightest touch against the bare, vulnerable skin of his arm. He jumps high up in the air immediately; terrified. The skin contact is too much for him to bear. He can't pretend Frank doesn't exist if he feels his warm touch against his skin like that. He yanks his arm away from the guitarist's touch, no matter how much he yearns for it.
"Gerard…" comes Frank's voice, strained with the effort he puts in it to keep it from cracking, "… Just. Please… Don't do this."
A wild tremor runs through his body and he wants his ears to go deaf. He doesn't want to hear Frank's voice so full of pain and desperation.
"… Please," Frank pleads softly, shifting closer to him on the little bunk bed, "Look at me, G-Gerard. T-Talk to me. Just… Say something… Look at me. And you'll see…"
And Gerard can't keep himself away from him anymore. He can't resist his pleas. He doesn't know why. He doesn't know why Frank has that effect on him. But he has to turn. He has to face him. Look at him.
He slowly moves his head away from the wall it's pressed against and realizes that his scalp hurts. He cranes his neck and gives Frank a fluttering look from behind the greasy curtain of his dark, tousled hair.
Frank sighs as if a great weight has lifted from his shoulders and scoots closer to him on the bed so that they're almost touching.
"Thank you," he mumbles politely, gazing into Gerard's eyes. Gerard can see a world of emotions twirling around in his pretty, pretty eyes. He likes the color of them. How they seem green one moment and then turn to honey the next. He likes how so very big they are. And how innocent looking. But right now, his eyes are sad. Too sad for Gerard to keep his gaze. They're full of sorrow and concern and just outright pain. And fear is there, too. But still, there's a determined set to the guitarist's jaw. He seems so…
"Can I touch you?" he asks Gerard carefully, in the softest way possible. "I… I-I don't want you to jump like you did just then… It's… I f-felt bad. Like I hu-hurt you. I don't wanna hurt you…"
Gerard gulps down hard. He wants Frank to touch him. He needs his touch so bad. And he feels for Frank. He doesn't want to make him any more miserable than he already is. But what if he's not real? What if he's not really there? What if he's one of those damned delusions which are the very reason why he's locked up in an asylum?
But Gerard's weak. He feels so alone and confused and so scared. He yearns for Frank. His body aches for him. He just wants to breathe in the guitarist's familiar fresh scent and go to sleep. He's so tired…
He nods hesitantly, locks of his hair falling in front of his face. So Frank raises a trembling hand and tucks them behind his ears lightly. He cups the side of Gerard's face delicately, afraid to scare him, and strokes his cheek with his thumb.
"Believe me," he mutters as Gerard leans his face into his touch, "It was just a nightmare. You're not ill."
Gerard lets out an involuntary sound of contentment from the back of his throat as he unwounds his arms from around his legs, reaching for Frank. He turns his body to face him completely as one of his hands plant itself against Frank's cheek and the other rests against his shoulder. Frank's eyes flutter closed for a moment at his touch and they open again soon enough.
"See?" he says lightly, "I'm here and I'm real." He gives Gerard a weak smile and still, the flesh on his cheeks lifts upwards a bit, only the shadow of the way Gerard's so fond of. He has lovely, high-sculpted cheekbones and Gerard likes the soft, creamy flesh that covers them.
"You're not imaginary…" Gerard mumbles, cupping his face in both of his hands.
Frank smiles at him for real this time. But there are tears in his eyes.
"No, I'm not," he says reassuringly, mirroring Gerard's actions. The lead singer gives him a sheepish look and blinks a few times, his thick dark lashes fluttering against his full pale cheeks, a single tear trailing down to his chin.
Frank can't help himself and in a flash, he's caught the lone tear with a kiss on Gerard's soft cheek. His touch is so tender, the action so loving that Gerard sighs, his eyes flickering shut and turns his head slightly in search for Frank's rosy lips. Frank doesn't pull back, instead, lets his lips trail a moist path from Gerard's cheek to his lips. And when their lips finally meet in a gentle caress, he doesn't hesitate to kiss Gerard. He moves his lips against the older one's and is a bit surprised when he kisses back. Their mouths scissor against each other and it's nothing like the chaste kiss they shared in the bathroom before. This one is more desperate, filled with aching and yearning. Gerard gasps into Frank's mouth and the guitarist uses the opportunity to slide his tongue in his mouth. They lap at each other's mouths as their hands pull at hair and clothing to bring each other closer, to deepen the embrace. Frank buries his hands in Gerard's thick hair as Gerard wraps his arms around his shoulders, wanting to meld them together so that he can never be alone and scared again. He whimpers as Frank lets out a stifled moan and they both press on the back of the other's neck to strengthen the kiss.
In the end, the tiny guitarist breaks free, panting for air, his chest rising and falling so rapidly that it looks like he's been running for miles. He feels Gerard's whole body shake beneath him and that makes him realize that he's practically straddling the front-man's lap. Gerard leans his head back against the wall he has propped himself against and takes deep, trembling breaths as Frank watches him. He runs a hand over Gerard's smooth features, making him blink open his eyes.
"Hey," he calls softly, leaning in towards the singer's face. Gerard gives him a dazed look before smiling contently.
"Hey…" he coos back.
"How're you feelin'?" Frank asks carefully, toying with a lock of jet-black hair.
Gerard nods his head a few times before answering.
"Okay, I think," he mumbles unsurely, blinking up at Frank from between his long, thick lashes.
"That's good," Frank states, glee evident in the melody of his voice, his face beaming.
Gerard reaches to pull him in a tight hug, his hands lingering on Frank's tiny body as he waits for the warm, peaceful feeling to fill his body and his psyche.
"Thank you," he whispers gratefully in the guitarist's ear.
Frank nods once but still asks: "So you believe this is real?"
"Yeah…" he sighs. "I was just being stupi –"
"No!" Frank cuts him off, "You were just confused and scared. It's okay…"
Gerard nuzzles his face against Frank's neck as he struggles to keep the vivid images away from slipping into his mind.
"It's just that… this time… Mom and Dad were there. And. A-and Gramma, too." He sucks in a sharp breath to keep the threatening hiccups back. He doesn't know how or when he became so emotionally unstable. It's scary. One second he's content and smiling, the other he's trying to hold back from sobbing.
Frank strokes his hair and his back as he lets it all out.
"… She was so… so real, Frank. She was there. And. So… healthy and… Alive. I wanted to believe… so bad…"
Frank rocks them back and forth softly as Gerard lets the venom spill out from deep inside him. In the end, Gerard shakes against him with silent hiccups and whispers:
"I upset Mikey… Frankie, he was. I didn't m-mean to. But. I made him miserable. I saw h-his tears and… He wo-wouldn't g-get so angry with me but he thought I'd… I'd snorted up s-something. But I didn't! I swear…" he trails off, then adds nervously, "Just… in the morning. I mean, I think i-it was this morning… I. I snorted some coke…"
Frank gasps. "What?"
Gerard hangs his head in shame, still hiccupping slightly.
"Just a few cuts…" he mumbles, afraid to meet Frank's eyes, afraid of seeing the utter disappointment in them.
Frank doesn't respond so Gerard's eyes fill with tears once again.
"I'm sorry…" he pleads.
Frank tries hard to control himself. He takes a few deep breaths before asking:
"But… why, Gerard?"
He sounds so broken, so fragile that Gerard hates himself even more. But he still finds the strength in him to explain how he felt when he woke up in the morning. The despair, the hopelessness, the self-hatred, the fear… The exhaustion…
In the end, Frank lifts his chin with two tattooed fingers and locks their eyes.
"Now listen to me carefully," he commands, "I want you to promise me. Promise me that you're gonna come to me whenever you feel like that again, okay? And I need you to give me what's left of the cocaine – 'cause I know there's more, I do – yeah, so you're gonna give me the cocaine and I'll get rid of it. Gerard, if I'd known you'd moved onto cocaine I would…" he shakes his head, not able to come up with the words to describe how he feels. At last, he figures there are no such words.
"I think Mikey knows…" Gerard mutters in a weak voice. He figures there's no other reason for Mikey to ask him what he's snorted up this time. "Jerry must've told him."
"Jerry knows?" Frank asks, surprised.
Gerard nods silently.
Frank takes another deep breath before speaking again.
"Okay, so, promise me. You're gonna come to me when you feel like that again."
Gerard nods in a continuous motion. "I promise," he says, his voice stronger now.
Frank gives him an encouraging smile and goes on. "Good. So, you know what you're supposed to do now."
Gerard eyes him warily and acknowledges the stern look on the guitarist's face.
"Okay," he says and wriggles in his place slightly, signaling Frank to get off of him so that he can stand up and go find his suitcase. Frank takes the hint and follows him down the hall as he walks towards where his suitcase is placed. Gerard can't blame him for not trusting him to do this alone.
First, he digs his hand into the pocket of the jeans he was wearing earlier and grabs the little package of white powder. He stares at it for a flash of a moment and then hands it over to Frank obediently. Then he searches his suitcase for the big book where the rest of his stash is. When he finds it, he shakes it, fluttering the pages all around the place and two other tiny packages fall to the floor silently. He doesn't hesitate before handing them over to Frank, this time.
"Is this all of it?" Frank asks.
Gerard looks up at him from his place kneeling on the floor and nods.
"You sure?" the guitarist asks, raising an eyebrow at him.
Gerard closes his eyes and tries to remember if there's more. He soon realizes there is. But he doesn't know if he can truly hand all of it over to Frank. It's such a shame that all that pretty white powder is gonna go to waste. And Gerard really needs it sometimes.
Frank's voice cuts in through his thoughts sharply.
"I want to trust you, Gerard."
Gerard bites his bottom lip as he opens his eyes to find Frank's enormous green orbs focused on him. He frowns and mumbles:
"I think there's more."
And he turns towards his suitcase once again, digging through the layers of clothing impatiently. He comes up with a seemingly unopened pack of cigarettes and gives it to Frank, too. Curious, Frank fumbles trying to open the pack and finds that it's actually already opened but carefully closed back to give the illusion of a fresh pack. Inside, there are three more little bags of white, white powder.
"So, is this all, then?" he asks.
"Yes, it is," Gerard answers without hesitation.
"Okay," Frank states and smiles down at him, offering him a hand to help him stand. Gerard takes his offered hand and smiles back at him gratefully.
"Thanks for trusting me," he says before leaning towards him to press his lips against his. They kiss silently, holding hands. And it takes a long while to break that kiss. They keep pecking each other's lips, refusing to break apart.
Gerard sighs as they finally drift apart and Frank smiles at the unconscious sound. He trails his knuckles along Gerard's soft cheek as he stares into those honey-coated doe eyes of his. Gerard once told him that if he could be an animal, he'd want to be a gazelle. Frank thinks it really suits him well. He still can't believe how beautiful Gerard is, sometimes. He is still surprised by that innocent beauty. And every time he kisses him, his heart clenches like a fist of fire in his chest, scorching him from the inside.
He doesn't know where they're going with all this kissing. And he doesn't want to think about it. He just wants Gerard to be all right.
"You're gonna be okay," he states softly, still staring into the lead singer's eyes.
And Gerard's face is illuminated with the most radiant smile Frank has seen on his face recently.
"I believe you," Gerard tells him.
Frank squeezes his hand and beams at him. He's still concerned about Gerard but Gerard doesn't need to know that. He just needs people to believe in him. To trust him. And support him. To the end.
"I wanna apologize to Mikey," Gerard mumbles silently, looking away once again.
"Okay," Frank agrees, "Let's go find him, then."
So he leads Gerard towards the front-lounge, still holding his hand. And there Mikey is. He's sitting on the couch, those long lanky limbs of his curled around his skinny body. He's leaning against Ray's shoulder and the lead guitarist has an arm around him. They look distracted. Like they stopped talking a long time ago and right now they're just staring off into the distance, thinking.
"…Mikey," the older Way calls quietly.
The lanky boy blinks out of his reverie, raising his head to look at the newcomers.
Gerard shuffles his feet awkwardly as he tries to find the right words.
"I wanna… umm, I. I-I'm sorry, Mikey," he mutters sincerely, "I didn' mean to hurt you… I. I didn' know what I was. What I was talkin' about. I'm really sorry. I'd never wanna make you sad…"
Mikey's face crumbles slightly at the sight of his brother so sincere and heart-broken.
"No, no, Gerard… I'm sorry. For getting mad at you and. And yelling at you like that. I shouldn't have. I… And I didn't really mean it when I bitched to you about the drugs. I. I-I trust you. I really do… I just… didn't know it was a nightmare. Sorry…"
"I love you, Mikey," Gerard croaks out, tears finally falling freely from his eyes. "I tried to tell 'em that… Mom and Dad and Gramma… I begged 'em to tell him. The doctor. Tell him about you, tell him that you're real… but then, they wouldn't and I –"
He can't finish his words because Mikey's out of his seat in a heartbeat, his arms around Gerard, squeezing so tight he can't breathe. "I love you, too, Gerard…" Mikey mumbles in his ear and finally, they break down. They cling to each other and end up on the floor, shaking with violent sobs.
They cry and cry and cry… and finally run out of tears. They're left trembling in each other's arms silently.
The two guitarists can only watch them from the corner of the room, their own eyes full of tears, suddenly feeling extremely superfluous but not caring about it at all.
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Overpaying for stolen bases can put your fantasy baseball team behind. It's safer to target late-round speed sources. If they underperform in other categories, they won't hurt fantasy baseball players. Look for both pure speed demons and moderate threats that can chip in gradually with playing time.
Coco Crisp, OF, Oakland Athletics
Before having his season ended in June by shoulder injuries, Crisp jacked up his aggressiveness in attempting steals (13 in 180 at-bats). Unfortunately, his batting average tanked due to a horrible BABIP and his upper-body issues.
If Crisp, Oakland's presumed leadoff hitter, can run that much as a Royal, it's safe to think he'll do the same with Oakland, one of the most steal-happy teams in '09. Crisp boasts a bargain-basement price in mixed leagues but should be a more urgent acquisition in AL-only setups.
Alexi Casilla, 2B, Minnesota Twins
He'll compete for a utility infielder gig but is also in danger of not making the club. Casilla is out of minor league options, which helps his chances of breaking camp. He has been inconsistent with the stick, which has hurt his chances at full-time work.
If playing time falls into his lap or he joins a more favorable PT situation, Casilla will have a chance to build on his 11 steals in just 228 MLB at-bats in '09, which included nine in 117 post-break at-bats. His batting eye is good enough that he can regain his .281 clip from '08, but expect some bumps. Tuck him away in mono leagues when middle infield spots run dry and you've reached the stage where reserve players mean something.
Michael Brantley, OF, Cleveland Indians
The rook impressed in his '09 debut, showing poise leading off the Tribe lineup. His playing time this season looked to be in jeopardy when the Indians signed first baseman Russell Branyan, but Branyan will start the year on the DL. Brantley will start the season in left with Matt LaPorta at first base.
Brantley swiped 46 bags in 51 attempts at Columbus in '09 but struggled in his MLB efficiency, splitting his eight tries. Cleveland would like him to permanently occupy the top lineup spot; his on-base skills should open up many thievery opportunities. His value is best in AL-only setups as high as a No. 3 outfielder. Deep mixed selectors could try to find a stash spot for him if they're desperate for steals.
Desmond Jennings, OF, Tampa Bay Rays
One of baseball's top prospects, Jennings swiped 52 bags combined between Double-A and Triple-A last season. The Rays run. Duh. He'll fit right in.
Jennings' road to the bigs is blocked on paper by a right-field platoon that could involve a mix of Ben Zobrist, Sean Rodriguez, Matt Joyce and Gabe Kapler. Still, you can bet Jennings will be up sometime in the second half and that he'll start when he arrives. You should target rookies that specialize in one category - it's an easier transition for them to help you out right away; Jennings fits as a profit opportunity if you can stash him in AL leagues and mixed leagues with minor league rosters.
Chris Getz, 2B, Kansas City Royals
His 25 bags wouldn't have been heard by a librarian. More decibels deserved: He did that in 375 at-bats as a rookie and was caught only twice.
Sure, the Royals' offense doesn't rival the Chicago White Sox's, but lining up for a full season as starter puts Getz in prime position to approach a repeat, at least. Getz has often been lost among late-round mixed middle infielders with more risk of even contributing in stolen bases.
Cliff Pennington, SS, Oakland Athletics
The A's can run. Pennington topped 20 steals in both Double-A (20, 2008) and Triple-A (27, '09). He was only caught nine times in 43 attempts combined between Triple-A and the bigs, but in the latter he was only 7-for-12. Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson is working with several A's runners, including Pennington, to improve their baserunning and base-stealing technique.
Pennington is slated to start at short; his competition is minimal. He's a .270-clip type. He probably won't be a big help in non-steals columns, but with playing time he won't sink your hopes in them, either. He'll be a low-end starting AL-only shortstop and could be useful in deep mixed if he picks up his thievery pace.
Cesar Izturis, SS, Baltimore Orioles
Exciting? No. A lineup fixture? Looks like it, if only for his defense. Izturis, however, has stolen 36 bases in the last two seasons. He spent some time on the DL last season but swiped 12 bags in 387 at-bats. Izturis makes ample contact, which would sustain stolen base chances with some lucky bounces.
The vet has proven he can top 20 steals in full-time duty, which shouldn't be ignored in AL-only leagues. Even in an improving offense, he'll probably hurt you in the other roto categories, but given comparable options in the bottom tiers of the AL-only player pool, at least he contributes somewhere.
Wilkin Ramirez, OF, Detroit Tigers
At 6-foot-2, 190 pounds, Ramirez, 24, can cover ground quickly. His 20-homer potential could arrive sooner than significant batting eye improvements, which might limit some chances for steals. However, Ramirez's speed has foundation: He stole at least 21 bases in a season at each "A" stage of the minors, including 33 at Triple-A Toledo in '09.
Designated hitter Carlos Guillen and outfielders Johnny Damon and Magglio Ordonez are aging. Center fielder Austin Jackson might need more Triple-A polishing. Ramirez has had significant Triple-A work and can play each outfield spot. The Tigs are considering him for part-time duty and pinch-running appearances. In AL leagues, his potential power-speed combo is worth an in-season $1 pickup or a reserve-round stab if you have stash room.
Don Kelly, IF, Detroit Tigers
With an impressive spring, the versatile, hard-nosed Kelly looks like he'll win the Tigs' last offensive bench spot. His power has come on in the last few seasons, and he hit .331 at Triple-A Toledo last season. The 30-year-old minor league vet showed some aggressiveness on the base paths before exploding last year with 27 steals in 31 attempts in just 372 Toledo at-bats.
Even if he doesn't keep that pace, it didn't come out of nowhere. He had 33 SB attempts in '06, 22 in '05. Maybe he became more aggressive again in order to earn an MLB spot; he might show the same to keep one. With the Tigs carrying numerous injured, injury-prone or aging players, Kelly could see one or two starts per week if he makes the team. His ability to play all over the field adds a hint of value to this end-gamer for your AL-only bench.
Peter Bourjos, OF, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The members of the Halos outfield are either injury prone, old or both. As noted in our sleepers rundown, 28-year-old minor league vet Terry Evans is getting a look as a backup outfielder. Bourjos, soon 23, hasn't played above Double-A yet, but his speed is earning him at least some consideration for a roster spot.
Bourjos swiped 50 bases at high Single-A Rancho Cucamonga in '08 and continued his torrid pace in '09, taking 32 bags in 437 at-bats for Double-A Arkansas. He can hit double-digit homers and showed bating eye growth at Double-A. The speedster posted high BABIPs in the minors, so there's a foundation for similar numbers in the bigs. We know the Angels love to run. In the event of a significant injury or occasional playing time to spell the vets, he can contribute to that philosophy as an end-gamer in deep AL-only setups.
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The outlook of my room over the garden. The ease of access to the airport.
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Staff/Owners very helpful Breakfast fabulous parking/gardens Bed comfy very clean
Nothing really, shower not very powerful but on the whole 10 out of 10.
You can expect a really warm welcome at Heatherlee. The rooms are lovely, very clean. The owners Dianne and Marjorie are professional as well as warm and friendly, and one of them is always available to help out with any requests. Cooked breakfast is excellent, and I loved the bread which comes from a local bakery. It's just a few minutes drive into Wilmslow which is a lovely town with many restaurants. And although it's not far from Manchester Airport I didn't hear any aeroplanes at all. If you want to stay near to the airport and enjoy the experience, I imagine that it would be hard to find anywhere nicer. It is excellent value for money. Thank you for a very enjoyable and relaxing stay.
Lovely area and excellent breakfast
The bed in my single room was not really good
Friendly, helpful,welcoming. Excellent breakfast. Large bedroom Plenty of parking Good location for town centre
Comfortable. Large bedroom.
Spotlessly clean, everything you need
Close to road junction could be a bit noisy because we had the windows open as it was a very hot day
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