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    From Afar

    Story written on October 17, 2005 by Jwet.
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    Chapter 111 – Spit and Fire

     

    “What he can’t we haven’t talked yet!” Jackie shrieks.

     

    “I don’t know about that but there he is.” Cheryl says,
    striding across Jackie’s office and turning the TV on and then pointing to
    Reverend Pillary whose face was coming into view on the screen.

     

    “Look isn’t that outside our offices.  He’s on the front steps.” Tina says as she
    peers at the TV.

     

    “Turn up the volume.” Jackie cries.

     

    ***

    “Reverend Pillary Reverend Pillary Do you have any
    comments on today’s editorials that talk about the origins of the MYV?” a
    Female Reporter screams.

     

    “Any comment about the way decisions are made at the
    Foundation?” another report screams.

     

    “Any truth behind how people are given jobs here?”

     

    “What part do you play in all of this behind the scenes
    interplay?”

     

    What’s your relationship with Ms. Porter and do you condone
    her behavior?”

     

    Reaching the top step with his entourage, Reverend Pillary
    turns with his hands raised.  “Ok
    OK.  I need all of you to hold your
    horses for a moment and let me get a few things out before you besiege me with
    more questions.”  With this said he waits
    for the building crowd of reporters and bystanders to quiet down before he says
    another word, his hands still raised.  To
    anyone walking by it would appear that he was giving them all a blessing the
    way they quickly become quiet and have their smiling faces shining up to him in
    anticipation.

     

    “First I want to say that the integrity of the MYV is not
    and should not be censured by editorials where the accuser fails to make
    themselves known.  I will stand here any
    day of the week and answer to charges but they have to be from a creditable
    source not some invisible, nameless, faceless, nobody making wild accusations
    from behind their own curtain.  I mean
    who is this person or persons who seem to have an axe to grind against Ms.
    Porter.  I have had experiences with Ms.
    Porter in the past.  All of these
    interactions have been in connection with the CAC, none of them here at the MYV
    Foundation.  I found her to be generous,
    competent and highly intelligent.  She
    does not have any involvement with the decisions made here at the MYV and to
    think she does is to be sorely misinformed. 
    Now with that said if any of you can produce this mystery editorial
    writer or writers or can show some merit to what has been voiced then I will
    entertain questions otherwise I think we’re done here.  Am I right?” Reverend Pillary throws out as
    he looks each reporter in the face and sees them all back down.  “Great! 
    I wish all of you God’s blessings and have a great day.”

     

    With that the Reverend turns and one of his people opens the
    front door of the MYV and he makes his way in. 
    As he makes his way into the offices he walks straight into Jackie’s
    office.  Looking from Jackie to Tina he
    dismisses his aid who leaves and closes the door behind him.  Watching the door close completely Reverend
    Pillary then turns back to both women “OK now will someone tell me what is
    going on and what Bette Porter has to do with this Foundation?”

     

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    5. Sorry havnt commented in in ages really crappy computer ! and ive been playing catchup (very slowely) so now im up to speed and as always the story is riviting and exciting so looking forward to next chapter what more can i say this is still up there with the best.

    6. you have got my panties in a twist with this. poor bette, she did it for the greater good. al better be quick on her feet. i think bette might have an axe to grind, wrong person this time. thanks, girl

    7. Given how I have felt about Alice in this story, I was extremely gratified to see that Alice did not capitulate and hand over Bette’s head on a silver platter at her editor’s request. Although she has not fully redeemed herself with me, she is making strides. Now, will she continue to see the big picture is the question.

      Alice has got to understand on some level, that Bette will think she was these editorials come from her, or at the very least she was the fountainhead that created the leak. If she can understand that fact, and does not react when Bette comes after her, then they, along with Tina, will be able to join their forces against Helena (or the anonymous source) and best her at her own game. She still doesn’t know that they are aware of her foundation misdeeds.

      At first I was surprised that the newspapers would publish such anonymous editorials without indicating that they have been able to confirm the accusations. But then again, I would imagine that The Peabody Foundation has had close ties to those publications for sometime. The Peabody Foundation no doubt, is well respected – so why would they question Helena’s integrity?

      Very nice visual of the Reverend Pillary on the steps of the MYV, with hands up in blessing. Gave me the feeling he was on the steps of an alter or his pulpit. Sort of a ‘let he who is without sin, cast the first stone’ kind of admonishment. Very nice, indeed.

      The celerity with which Reverend Pillary was able to orchestrate and address a press conference leads me to believe that this is not the first time he has had to step into the fray. He was quite media savvy and always the politician.

      If they are able to discredit the anonymous source immediately, that will aid in truncating any further attempts by Helena to dismantle Bette. Which in turn could allow Bette to remain out of the spotlight just as she has wanted all along.

      Exceptional chapter, Jwet. Like you said, we are getting into the smackdown with earnest now!

    9. Glad that Alice is not succumbing to threats from her editor and betrays her family. Don’t fret! With all the brains behind the family and extended family at the MYV, they will overcome Helena’s evil intent. Helena, on the other hand, will get a taste of the girl’s medicine!!! Being calm and collected is the only way to battle this attack on Bette and the MYV by you know who. Didn’t Winnie Mann once say to Bette that Helena gets a kick out of anyone rising to her bait?! The Reverend certainly did an excellent job in his handling of the press in front of the foundation’s office. I hope that he will remain calm as he speaks with Jackie and Tina and that Jackie will keep Bette out of this.

      Thanks for posting, Jenny. Hope you’ll feel better soon.

    15. ok Jwet if you come to visit me on rehab please bring some candys..lol..im dying for next chapter..the truth is always the best and wise solution..please post soon thanks :o)

    16. I have been following this story for months. I love all of the drama and twists and turns in it. Now, what will Jackie and Tina say to the Rev.? LOL! I wonder if Alice will lose her job behind this? And who is the anonymous one? Enquiring minds want to know. It has the smell of HELL-ena; but you never know. She could have gotten someone else to do her dirty work. SO WHO DID IT? =)

      You’re doing a fantastic job with this story. I have loved it since I read the very first chapter.

    17. It’s so cool to see all the pieces coming together. Alice is the wild card in all this…what is she going to do? I can’t wait for Helena to get caught. Great chapter and I hope you’re feeling better.

    19. Hey Jwet I’m still anxious to known I think Helena have something to do with this News! I think Helena have also access with the editor Office she everywhere LOL! I’m just guess Jwet Thanks for update!!

    22. great speech Reverend, and really great chapter J. I had a lot of fun with Alice’s last name watching TLW and now, what you wrote that was funny too.Anyway, it’s always nice to me to see some trace of Polish (esp. there’s no TLW on TV here). I’m looking forward to next chapter, as always.

    23. Is he a good guy or bad guy, Reverend Pillary? I think he is a good guy since Bette has such respect for him and he for her, even though he does not like “gay”; he treats Bette with great respect.

      So, I think at the end of the day, Reverend Pillary and Alice will save the day. Yes, I’m still cheering for Alice!!!!

      Have you been sick? I hope all is well.

      No beans…..promise…..no beans…..

      Thanks for this story!

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