It’s my last day off recovering from an injury, and I’ve planned a nice meal for when Starsky comes in after his day at work. Just as I close the fridge, the phone starts to ring. It’s probably Starsky checking up on me, yet again.
“Hutch?” Noises from the hospital scream out over Dobey’s voice.
“Is he okay?”
“His… he’ll be okay.” Dobey’s hesitation caught my attention. “We couldn’t contact you, but he’s better now.” Continue reading “Day 7: Sometimes, You Have to See for Yourself by Shell007”
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I was fortunate enough to share my fan videos with one of my utmost closest friends (who just happened to remarkably resemble Ken Hutchinson) and to be graced by his feedback. I have thousands of email exchanges with him over 14 years, and hours of recordings, so I didn’t have time to research all of my threads about fan videos for this Countdown (many of those conversations took place over the phone or Skype), but herewith a couple of email exchanges.
RE: KNOCKING ON HEAVEN’S DOOR
Laura: I may have shared this with you already:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMsBDFgAWFY
David: Never seen it before. The best fan video I’ve ever seen.
Laura: If you’re serious, then I’ll admit to having done it. Cuz I did. If you’re not serious, you’re being sarcastic, then I’ll hide my head under the pillow.
David: I’m not being sarcastic and you know I’m not. It’s great! You did a brilliant job. Real classy… understated and it means something.
DREAMS THAT NEVER CAME TRUE
RE: WE’LL MAKE IT THROUGH
By Amber Raine (aka Laura Moretti)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20zkvdVPBzk
[January 3, 2023]
David’s review:
Subject: Written at 3 a.m.
Hi there,
Tried to Skype, but I’m a little rusty and don’t know if you got my msg and I didn’t want to disappear another day. I even took a shower this morning because I was going to call. Temp is still up. 101 and still coughing and weak, but can see a light down the road.
Quick thought/note re: the S&H vid. I think we can include fewer hugs and holding moments. Try to build a sense that underneath the moments lies a deep friendship, but not obvious. Use day-to-day pieces—work, action, small moments of connection and humor, etc. We can discuss. And then, at the end, the pay-off: ONE big hug… just ONE.
Re: the music… is there any one of my tunes that might work? Or can we find a straight instrumental piece? I’m probably making no sense. I really can’t think clearly or creatively right now. The above was a reaction to what I saw. Point is, ‘they’ (meaning the fans) already know that we are BFFs. Now give them something a bit different. Friendship is built on trust. More later.
Lots of love,
Dxx
[In a Skype call, after I informed him that the video was already finished and posted to the Internet, he suggested we create a Starsky & Hutch fan video together (from scratch) sometime.]
Starsky & Hutch were always on his mind; herewith just one instance:
Hiya,
About to call, but wanted to send this. Who do these guys remind you of? Cary Grant & Randolph Scott (roommates in a beach house in Malibu).
BTW, if you have a copy [this makes me laugh because he KNOWS I do], would you send me the HUSKY & STARCH on the beach photo? I want to send it to [someone] who, rather than celebrating FREEDOM, was celebrating ‘Straight Pride.’ He just doesn’t get it! I want to make a point.
See you in a minute.
Dxxx
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[What David did with that HUSKY & STARCH beach photo; i.e., the point he was making, he never said—except that I know he definitely appreciated Gay Pride as well as gay rights.]
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Beach photoshoot image that David referenced with “Who do these guys remind you of?”
An S/H Present Tense story that brings Bay City characters into the present.
Posted by ShadowWriter28. Found on reddit by Nicoltyler
* Am I the Ass Hole
Hey, I’ll try to keep this short, because I don’t have a lot of time, but here you go.
I’m (F28) in a bit of a complicated situation and could use some outside perspective.
So here’s the deal: I work as a journalist, but that’s just a cover. I’m actually a high-end escort. My boyfriend, let’s call him “Blondie” (M32), is a cop and has a partner, “Curly” (M32), who he’s really, really close to. I think they might be sleeping together, but don’t take my word for it.
The problem started when Curly found out about my real job. I have no idea how he found out since I’ve been super careful, but these days, anything can be discovered online. Curly sent me a long email saying he knew, and I was terrified he was going to tell Blondie.
Instead, Curly showed up at my house with $28,253.15, his life savings, and told me to take it and start a boutique somewhere.
1: How did he know where I live and 2: I’m not sure where he got the idea I wanted to open my own shop—maybe Blondie told him that, who knows.
The truth is, I want to be a famous journalist, not open a boutique. But $28,253.15 is a lot of money, so I took it. Now I feel guilty for lying to Blondie about my job, for taking Curly’s money, and for planning to leave without saying anything. I don’t plan on telling Blondie the truth, and I leave tomorrow after I tell my boss to stuff it.
Am I the asshole for taking the money and leaving without saying anything?
Thanks for any advice.
– ShadowWriter28
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Posted by CopConfused36 – 3 days ago. Found on reddit by Nicoltyler
Hi, I’m not sure if this is the right place, but I wasn’t sure where else to turn.
Me (M36) and my partner (also M36) are both cops. We’ve been through a lot together over the years, but recently, things have gotten really complicated, and I could use some advice.
About six months ago, my partner was shot in our police parking garage by a really bad guy. He nearly died, and it’s been a long road to recovery. During his recuperation, I’ve been taking care of him, making sure he’s okay physically and emotionally. We’ve grown even closer during this time, but now that he’s about to come back to work, things have gotten tense.
We’ve been arguing a lot lately, especially about him returning to duty. I think it is because I’m terrified of losing him again. The thought of him getting hurt or worse is more than I can handle.
A week ago, we had a massive fight. It was about him coming back to being a cop, and things got really heated. He finally demanded to know why I was so against his return. In the heat of the moment, I blurted out, “Because I love you.” It was like the words just spilled out before I could stop them.
He didn’t say anything immediately, and the silence stretched on. I started to panic and eventually just left. Since then, I’ve been avoiding him. He’s been calling, texting, emailing, and trying to FaceTime, but I haven’t responded. I’m scared he’s going to tell me he wants a new partner, that he doesn’t feel the same way, or even worse, that he wants me out of his life altogether.
To give you more context, my partner and I have always had a deep bond. We trust each other with our lives, and this near-death experience brought us even closer. During his recovery, I realized my feelings for him were more than just friendship. I fell in love with him, in a way that goes beyond just pals. Like wanting to kiss him and spend the rest of my life with him kinda love.
Now, with him coming back to work, I’m scared. I’m scared of losing him to the dangers of the job, and I’m scared of losing him because of my feelings. I don’t know if he feels the same way, and that uncertainty is eating me alive. When I blurted out my confession, I hoped for some sign, any sign, that he might feel the same. But his silence was crushing.
I don’t know what to do. Should I face him and talk it out, risking whatever he might say? Or is it better to keep my distance and wait for him to make the first move? I’m really torn and could use some advice on how to handle this situation.
Thanks in advance for any help.
–CopConfused36
