Abiding Essence

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The eighth in

The Essence Series

A Fantasy Story

Written by

Diane M. DeMore and Cindi McNulty

 

Copyright © 26 July 2005 by Diane DeMore and Cindi McNulty,  dba Firth Essence, LLC.
Do not use any of this story, whole or in part, without permission
Welcome to the eighth fantasy story based on my affinity for Colin Firth.  Please be aware that the story, while dallying in romantic encounters is not sexually explicit.  However some parts do leave one's imagination open to play. Names of characters in this story are living persons used with their permission; excepting Colin Firth, Kenneth Branagh, well you get the idea. The Fan Club, movie and photos are non existent and were designed for the stories only. All of the places visited, toured or stayed at are real and exist. The books used for making the movies are also real though not all published yet. The awards ceremonies are real though some categories were made up to fit the storyline (I do have a tattoo just not the one described in the stories. I do not have one of his shirts or his address, nor have I ever had an email.)  Thank You.

Abiding - To remain in place; continue to be sure or firm

syn. - eternal, everlasting, indestructible

Essence - The most significant part of a thing's nature.

syn. - significance, attribute, aspect
 
Introduction Chapter 18 - Minor Repairs

Part I - A Not So Happy New Year

   Chapter 19 - Integrity Revived
Chapter 1 - 30 December - Cassie Chapter 20 - Disaster Party
Chapter 2 - 6 January - Colin

Part III - Taking Another Fall

  
Chapter 3 - 10 January - Hilary Chapter 21 - Same Song, Second Verse
Chapter 4 - 12 January - Diane Chapter 22 - It's Never Easy
Chapter 5 - 15 January - Diane Chapter 23 - Dear Diary
Chapter 6 - 20 January - Cassie Chapter 24 - Interview
Chapter 7 - Diane & Thom & Hilary & Jack Chapter 25 - The Article
Chapter 8 - Spotlight Chapter 26 - What Part of No
Chapter 9 - Strategic Arrangement

Part IV - Winter With No Reprieve

  

Part II - Spring and Summer Blues

   Chapter 27 - Pent Up
Chapter 10 - It's Just Another Day Chapter 28 - Awards And All
Chapter 11 - 4 April - Diane Chapter 29 - A Not So Happy Return
Chapter 12 - Almost Worse Than Death Chapter 30 - Reconciliation
Chapter 13 - 5 April - Cassie Chapter 31 - Sand Storm
Chapter 14 - 14 April - Colin Epilogue - Knightsbridge
Chapter 15 - Above It All Author's Notes
Chapter 16 - Subtle Aggravation
Chapter 17 - No Is Yes

List of Characters
Diane - author, main character Brian Benben - actor
Thom - her husband Jared Padelecki - actor
Colin Firth - no explanation needed Maretta - Cassie's temp replacement
Hilary "Hilly" Crafton - Diane's friend and lawyer Tom Welling - actor
Cassie - Diane's Agent Madeleine Stowe - actress
Kit Anders - Colin Firth's Agent (not really) Cindy - Oxford House Receptionist (made up character)
Jack Crafton - Hilary's Husband Maggie - Hilary's assistant
Tim Bevan - WTF producer/founder Coltrane - MTV-jay
Eric Fellner - WTF producer/founder RuPaul - what can I say?
Kenneth Branagh - Actor/writer/producer

Music In The Story

 Artist
Main Page - Now That You're Gone Ryan Adams
Title Page - Magnolia Mountain Ryan Adams
Introduction -  Why Does It Always Rain On Me Travis
Chapter 7 - Mockingbird Ryan Adams
Chapter 8 - A Whiter Shade Of Pale Procol Harum
Chapter 9 - Say You Miss Me Wilco
Chapter 10 - Another Day Paul McCartney & Wings
Chapter 12 - I Started A Joke The Bee Gees
Chapter 14 - Somewhere Else Travis
Chapter 15 - Nightswimming Dashboard Confessional
Chapter 16 - Elsewhere Sarah McLachlan
Chapter 17 - Fix You Coldplay
Chapter 18 - I'm Always In Love Wilco
Chapter 19 - Still The Night BoDeans
Chapter 20 - When You Leave Blue October (UK)
Chapter 21 - Misunderstood Robbie Williams
Chapter 22 - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word Elton John featuring Blue
Chapter 24 - Everyday I Write The Book Elvis Costello
Chapter 25 - Vindicated Dashboard Confessional
Chapter 26 - Nights Are Forever Without You England Dan & John Ford Coley
Chapter 27 - Easy Plateau Ryan Adams
Chapter 28 - Somewhere Down The Road Barry Manilow
Chapter 29 - Foolish Games Jewel
Chapter 30 - # 41 Dave Matthews
Chapter 31 - Love Will Always Bring You Back To Me Dina Carroll
Epilogue - I Knew I Loved You (Before I Met You) Savage Garden
Author's Notes - Turn Around, Look At Me The Letterman

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