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Never Ceese by Sue Dent
Chapter 18 by Angela, Krystal, Rose
Over the course of a week Ceese has spent her time pulling Marissa’s into her fold. Looking for Ceese, Richard heads to Marissa’s room and hears voices. After he enters and tries to talk to Marissa he sees movement underneath the bed; bending down to look he finds Ceese hiding. Marissa suddenly blurts out that Ceese is afraid of flying. After cajoling her, Richard finally succeeds in having her come out from under the bed and says he has something to show her in Mama’s garden.
They head to the garden and Richard tells Ceese to close her eyes and put her arms around his neck. Ceese first adjusts the cross that hangs from her neck and proceeds to wrap her arms around him. He reaches down to grab her legs, hoisting her piggyback style, onto him. As he levitates into the air, Ceese tenses, but they land safely on solid ground. Ceese opens her eyes and realizes they are on the other side of the garden wall. Amazed, she wants Richard to levitate again, only this time she will keep her eyes open.
While enjoying the pleasures of their flight, silence has crept over them and Ceese finally breaks it by asking Richard why he dyes his hair. In a case of quid pro quo, Richard only agrees to answer her if she tells him why he always has to remind her to fasten her own pants. Ceese decides she’d rather not know his answer if she has to divulge hers and inquires instead about his lack of disclosure about his powers prior to now. Richard explains he’d rather not have others witness to his ability and he complains how the ability can actually be quite troublesome, such as trying to throw one’s self off a cliff and having your instincts kick, saving you. Ceese reminds him it is a sin to commit suicide, but doesn’t push the issue.
Richard finally suggests they end their little joy ride, but before he can fully touchdown, Ceese jumps off and heads into the woods. He runs after her and finds her kneeling over the body of Richard’s dog, Xavier. Looking at the poor dog, Ceese states she knows who did this and wants revenge. Richard suggests that they bury Xavier first, and then head to meet Peter Drummond.
Barging into Peter’s house, Richard finds him ’involved’ with a woman and orders her to leave immediately. With Peter’s guest now gone, Richard demands to know where his new gun is, but discovers it under the bed. Angry, Richard points the gun at Peter, who tries to justify his action, telling Richard he thought it was a wolf. Richard does not sympathize with him and Peter gives up, telling him to just shoot him then. Tempted, Richard replies that what is coming for him is far worse than any gun.
Many howls are heard from outside and Ceese enters the house. She finds Richard, who destroys Peter’s gun and tears the door off its hinges. Peter tries to protest, saying he has no way to protect himself, but Richard simply suggests he run and leaves Peter to the wolves (literally).
On the way back to the castle, Richard and Ceese discuss whether she should stay with the pack or go with him to New York. Ceese settles the matter, saying she would rather go with Richard because she believes Cassie can help.
Questions for consideration
How do you feel about Richard and Ceese’s growing friendship?
Do you think Ceese’s action to call the pack on Peter was an overreaction?
Do you think the pack killed Peter Drummond?
Never Ceese by Sue Dent
Chapter 19 by Angela, Krystal, Rose
After Rodney, Kyle and Josh arrive at the airport, Josh is nearly jerked off the curb as the taxi speeds off which amuses Kyle enough to mock him and Rodney tells them to stop their nonsense. Rodney questions Kyle’s excessive face jewelry for they are supposed to be inconspicuous. Kyle removes the chain that hangs from between his nose and ear and then points out that Josh has dreads. Rodney ignores him, not wanting to start an argument and instructs Josh to pick up the rental car.
Richard and Ceese taking the latest possible flight they could get thinks about how he knew he would have to explain things to Ceese but didn’t realize how hard it would be. Since their arrival at the airport, Richard had to take the stairs everywhere because Ceese deemed elevators ‘evil’. While trying to make a connection flight, Richard was concerned when they needed to ride the airports internal subway system. While failing miserable at trying to cajole Ceese to get inside, a young woman and her grandmother appear. The grandmother explains to Ceese that if she can board so can Ceese. Miraculously, Ceese allows the old woman to nudge her onto the train and off they go. By the time the train stops minutes later, Ceese makes a new best friend in the old woman named Ida Mae. As the old woman walks away an eyebrow is raised when Richard notices Ida’s ability to walk perfectly, to which Ceese replies she was simply helping the woman. He scolds her and tells her not to use her ability again, to which she agrees, but only because he deems it important, Ida wouldn’t tell a soul. As Ida walks off with her granddaughter, she is questions and as Ceese foretold… Ida gives nothing away.
Now on the last plane, Richard sits silently as Ceese sleeps; dealing with people pushing through aisles and trying to control the vampire within himself. When a flight attendant asks if they need anything, Ceese wakes and snaps at the woman, hearing her thoughts about Richard. He explains that it’s not the woman’s fault at all because people are drawn to him when he is thirsty. Not believe him, Richard says he’ll prove it and tells her to pick anyone from the crowd. She picks a man, who as soon as Richard looks at, stumbles on over to him. Ceese stares in confusion but after reading the man’s thoughts she understands.
After the disappointed flight attendant leaves, she admits her shock at the man’s preference toward other men. He reminds her that the lure is strong, but she rebuts that he can control it and angrily she turns away from him. Ceese’s brooding doesn’t last long as she inquires why the steward was ‘in the closet’ and about his preference for men. With forty-five minutes left to the flight Richard tries to explain everything to her.
Questions for consideration:
What do you think are Rodney’s plans for Richard and Ceese?
What do you think of Ceese’s negative affinity to elevators and other modern day technologies?
Were you surprised Ceese knew nothing of gay and lesbian relationships?
What is your favorite quote from this chapter?
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