Coming soon: The Families in Rossford

[ChrisGibson]

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When it happened, all those years ago, when I knew what I had done I felt so sick. So dirty. There are moments now, years later, when the day is bright and everything seems so beautiful, and then I slip into that darkness. I’m in that day again where I did what I did. I want to die.
So that’s why I’m careful with us. That’s why I walked away tonight and won’t come back until after midnight. That’s why I keep my distance, always try to check my emotions, my lust. That’s why I always whisper, “Are you okay? Are you alright?” when we make love.
That’s why we can be friends, friends who sleep in the same bed, but why I would never be your boyfriend again, not in a million years, Dylan Mesda.

Dylan Mesda and Lance Bishop attempt to sustain a relationship whose trust was once so violently broken, but help is in the way in the form of young Elias Anderson. Brendan and Kenny attempt to keep their union alive while Sheridan comes to terms with the deepest love he has ever known while the second greatest love, Logan Banford, struggles to make a life as an aging escort. There are new people in Rossford as well: the dark and strange Maggie Biggs; young poet, Jonah Layton. Sean Babcock returns after a long absense to be reunited with the brother he harmed. Todd and Tara’s daughter, Maia, is all grown up. Laurel Houghton, so steady in life, is about to be made unsteady in love, and the childless Will and Layla will have their lives permanently altered by a trip overseas.

 

[CharmedFan28]

I am excited for this! Sounds interesting even in this small preview!

 

[ChrisGibson]

“Maggie, I love you, but this is some seriously weird shit,” Maris said as the sky was darkening.
“What do you mean?”
“Alright,” Maris said, “every time we’re with you, we pass this house, and we sit out here in front of it keeping vigil and—oh shit.”
“What?” Maggie said.
“That woman’s coming out of her house. She’s coming to the car.”
“Drive! Drive! Drive!” Lindsay said.
“We can’t just pull off and gun it down the street,” Maris told her.
“You’re right,” Maggie said and rolled down the window as, from the single storey white house with the slate roof and the dormers, Dena Affren approached.
“Can I help you?” Dena said.
“How’s that?” Maggie tried.
“Well, I couldn’t help but notice you are outside of my house, just sitting here everyday. I don’t mean to sound paranoid, but—”
“We just think you have a really pretty house,” Lindsay said, breathlessly.
“Yeah,” Maggie said. “I’ve always wanted something like that. So… sorry to scare you.”
“That’s alright,” Dena said, still sound suspicious. “It’s just, I have kids you know? I didn’t even know there were girls in here. It could have been anyone.”
“Right,” Maggie said, nodding and putting on a smile. “Well, you have a good night.”
“You too.”
Maggie twisted the key in the ignition, to signal for Dena to step away, and then pulled out, going down the street.
“Call him now,” Maggie said, more savagely than she meant.
“I guess it is time,” Maris took out her phone, sounding a little reluctant.
“Bennett,” she said. “You’re home? Good. I need to come by. I have something to tell you.”
She hung up and Maggie said, “I’ll take you over. We can even wait outside for you.”
“Are you sure about this?” Lindsay said.
“We’re all sure!” Maggie shouted.
“Ease up on the gas,” said Maris.
Maggie took a deep breath and braked the car to a screech as they came to Demming.
Waiting for the light, Maggie muttered in a snarky voice, “That’s alright. It’s just I have kids.”
“Well, she does,” Lindsay allowed, but Maggie continued:
“What a bitch.”

THE FAMILIES IN ROSSFORD

 

[CharmedFan28]

Maggie seems like an interesting character. I look forward to reading more about her.

 

[ChrisGibson]

She will be QUITE interesting.