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[LazarusLong]

I'm gonna side with Kona on this one; Diana was keeping something secret from Dale, and she may have confided in Bruce. Was it an affair, which led to her getting pregnant? We may never know unless Bruce spills the beans, or we get access to those tantalizing hosipital records.

As far as the Threat letter goes, it appears that Bruce is completely discounting it, no matter what we say. It's probably so far out-of-game that the PM's have no way to respond to it, so they have to ignore it.

[dmax]

Re: Diana, I still have an unanswered letter to Kendra about the bill. What it could represent in general or, if she's willing, what it means specifically.

Edit: No help from her on that one.

[LazarusLong]

From raynardm over on CD:

[Valas]

[Fortune032]

If you need a photoshop geek....I'm your woman

[dmax]

[konamouse]

--- babbottSPLATanonymousfame.com wrote:

Heather:

Hope that my revelation hasn't cooled our friendship. Perhaps some lucky fellow out in Vegas has burst upon the scene and claimed your heart -- or maybe like me you've just been too busy at work to think about taking the time to compose a mail. In either event, I hope to hear from you again soon.

Bruce

> Hi Bruce,
>
> I'm sorry about that, I've gotten a little busier at
> work (21 days in a row without a break; happens when
> you have more than one place of employment). Your past
> is your past, and you would not be the only one to
> have xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx(as she points a finger at herself),
> and then stayed friends.
>
> Dale was in the AIM chat the other night. But I barely
> got there in time and he didn't mention you at all.
> He's so wrapped up with finding the "guides" and the
> "numbered ones" with Wes that it seems you are not
> important anymore. I'm sorry. I think it has something
> to do with a person's belief in the supernatural - if
> you believe, you can be contacted by these beings, if
> you are a non-believer, you can't even see them.
>
> I've also seen a posting about a very strange poem and
> picture that was sent to you. Ugh!!! I don't know who
> this person is, nor why it is continuing to harass
> you. Please remember, I have *not* told anyone about
> xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. It seems that this person has a
> different idea about your relationship with Diana.
> Stay strong.
>
> Speaking of strong, are you still in contact with
> Angie over at Empty Threats? It looks like Dale is
> going to meet with Don Marzano this Monday:
>
> From: <don@sonsofdon.com>
> To: <dale@synthasia.com>
> Subject: At Last
> Date: 22 May 2003
>
> Dale,
> At last, you see fit to reply. Not like I asked, but
> it's a start.
> I appreciate the fact that you still have
> arrangements to make but I like your idea. This
> Monday, the "Memorial Day" holiday, seems like a
> perfect day for us to meet, doesn't it?
> I look forward to your next message.
> Don Marzano
> HOC VOLUERUNT
>
> Maybe you can use this meeting as an opportunity to
> catchup with Dale and talk with him, as a friend who
> is willing to help?
>
> Peace, Heather

Dear Heather:

So glad (and sorry, too) that it's work that has been keeping you from writing. And sadly, I know just how the rat race can grab all of us. I've been scrambling around traveling quite a bit these past few weeks trying to line up additional business to cushion the impact of weaning AF from 'the Don'.

Angie and I hadn't been communicating, either, but that too appears work
related. It sounds like there's a chance she might be inviting me over for a home cooked meal sometime this week. That will give me a chance to touch base with her both personally, and about whatever has been happening at Empty Threats with the family as they get ready to face the Grand Jury.

So Dale is having a sit-down with Don Marzano himself? Geez, even the Don's talking in Latin now -- what the heck does hoc voluerunt mean (or don't I want to know?). Although of all of them I would least suspect Marzano pere' of doing something hasty and unwise, I still hope Dale's thought this thing through. He'd make a lovely star witness for the prosecution, and the Don has to realize that too. Let Dale know that I'd help him with this if he'd let me -- as you know, I've already been willing to put myself out on this limb alone.

Take care of yourself, and find time for a little bit of fun . . .

Bruce

[konamouse]

Bruce and the Meeting

[konamouse]

> Bruce,
> Are you okay? How did the meeting go? Are you and Dale
> talking now? What did Don Marzano want? Is Dale able
> to pay him back? What did Angie say (or do)?
> Sorry for so many questions, just worried about you -
> I don't trust the Marzanos.
> Heather

Heather:

I'm back at home. I'm alive . . . Dale's alive. That's the good news. I think it's safe to say that the meeting did not go as Dale planned or I expected. Having talked with Angie, I'm thinking that there is a chance that everything I have to tell you won't be complete news to you. I'm not surprised that Dale hasn't been in touch -- I imagine he's weighing whether the lot of you would believe you if he told you that everything is alright now, and that your investigations should end.

But I'm digressing before I start, and that's no help. Dale and my sitdown with the Don didn't go as Dale and I had talked about beforehand. We'd talked through a way in which we thought we could use Dale's insurance monies to pay off his debt to the Marzano's, and in the process protect both you and my business from any possible repercussions. Only it turned out that the Don didn't care a rodent's hind end about Dale's debt . . . or even about the on-going grand jury investigation. In fact, he talked about the grand jury being a done deal -- a deal in which Mayor Dobbs and his Council buddies may be being set up as fall guys.

Instead, Don Marzano invited in two guys who I'd never seen before, but from
Dale's reaction (and the descriptions I've heard from you folks over the past two months) as the 'dead eyes'. The Don described them as his business associates, and said that making the 'people'(?) the 'dead eyes' worked for happy was his priority. Now understand -- til six days ago, I didn't believe these guys existed. Now, it was clear that not only did Marzano know of their existence, but that they were worthy of his 'respect'. Typically, respect translates to power. Are they the source of his confidence about the grand jury? Hell, are they the source of the family's mob power -- the brains behind the muscle, so to speak? I don't know that either is true . . . but I don't know that it's false, either.

Second shock (to me) . . . What Don wants from Dale is the Wish. Yeah, the same Wish I've been describing as a delusion you were all supporting Dale in. Alright, I was wrong. Sue me for thinking the world was more or less like we all grow up being taught it is. Apparently, he lives and breathes . . . and is somehow interfering in the plans of the Don and the 'dead eyes'. Don wants Dale to find him, and bring him in. He also wants Dale to bring him a whole bunch of stuff that I guess the Wish or somebody like him gave to Dale. Some disc, and a package full of other stuff. Dale didn't seem to even know where this stuff all is. I certainly don't either.

Bruce

[konamouse]

Heather:

Zero information to report here. As time passes, Dale appears to be coming to his senses. Nothing can be gained by dragging him back into the period in his life where this all seemed real.

Although your case is over, I have enjoyed our conversations together immensely. Nothing would please me more than if you stayed in touch.
Definitely keep me in your thoughts.

Bruce

[konamouse]

> Bruce,
> Great to hear from you.
> Your website is getting a little dusty, though. Only
> needs a new client of the month, maybe? Unless you
> don't have any new clients. Really, you should have a
> new link by now.
> Maybe i can cook dinner for you one night. Ever have
> Coq au vin? Sometimes I like to grill it, or braise it
> with fresh sage.
> Peace,
> Heather

Heather:

Sounds like a lovely meal. Using sage can really bring out the flavor in the meat. Perhaps a touch of tarragon as well? My wineseller could probably come up with a lovely wine to top it off.

Bruce

P.S. -- I really must have Barry sent to bed without supper and take away his Internet privileges for a week. He was supposed to have that new website of the month up three weeks ago. For a while, there was supposed to be some sort of controversy about a domain name, but I thought all that was resolved.
If this keeps up, I'm going to actually have to do some work around here.

[konamouse]

> Bruce,
>
> Always great to hear from you. Really, we do have to
> meet in person some day. Every time my email shows a
> new delivery, i'm so happy to see your addy show up.
> Usually it's just more spam.
>
> What is the newest website Anonymousfame is promoting?
> Am I going to get a sneak peak?
>
> Peace,
> Heather

Heather:

It's coming -- this time for sure Barry promises that the site will be up within 'hours' (that means days, but after weeks of delays, it's something). I think you'll find it quite a radical departure from some of our other clientele.

Bruce

[Valas]

Spec: Is it going to be AGP??

[danman_d]

SPEC: It will be Pfishtrap's site.