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Holly has returned to Clinic 12 following an (unrequested) leave of absence. After the Coming Out event, Mr. Xu has promised her $10 million and her freedom. But can she ever really leave Second Dawn behind?

I'm sorry this episode was delayed. I've had a bit of a week! But now we have 22 new pages of Jack & Jill. 😊

I really enjoyed writing this episode. I can't wait to read your thoughts.

In the attachments below I included the dramatis personae pages for Holly and Angela, as well as the transition stories of Ava and Brooke (both of whom we first met at the end of Phase 8). Just in case you needed a refresher on all the characters!

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Helena Grace

Wow this has a lot going on. Holly having a crisis of self there, and I wonder if someone else might get blamed for the heel in the sign. Good to see Ava and Brooke, and Brooke seems so happy! That's amazing to see. Angela's timing is interesting, Especially when Holly is reflecting on her own sudden appearances. Ava thinking Jill was an actor is a great bit of character work, plus new name drops.

Tim

Angela is the best... she really seems to get it.

Gemma

What a bumper Christmas release. I will have to wait until after Christmas to absorb all that you have created and have the time to give the feedback it deserves. Thanks Emory and Merry Christmas

Maggie Heels

WOW... finally... Holly is starting to see what she was a part of... and thankfully Angela was in right place and right time to help her... It is truly a heart warming to see that Holly is on a good path to redeem her soul... and btw I almost forgot BROOKE IS EPIC ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

SingularCurve

Up, down, all around, these Women are Amazing to each other. Glad things are turning around a little in their lives. Im still waiting for the sudden stop at the end of the cliff with Davis, but thats going to take time still.

Joe

Would love to see more of Ava

Cryofly

I love the interactions. You do such a great job with the character writing. I like being able to see all these characters socialize so we can get a snapshot of how they're processing everything in the moment. I always like seeing more of Brooke and Ava too, so that was cool.

Wojtek

Two last pages is such beautiful present🎁, and this kiss 😘! The black lace dress Holly is wearing over the swimsuit from page 9 is gorgeous! Thank you and more Ava and Brooke please. They look so adorable together and enjoy each other's company ! Merry Christmas Emory 🎄!

Wojtek

Brooke is EPIC and computer nerd 😏! Smart and Beautiful! Win, win! Merry Christmas Maggie 🎄!

Maggie Heels

Yeah... that is why i said she's epic... best of two worlds right? 😁Zdrowych, Wesołych Wojtek ❣️

Tim

Given all of the subplots you've woven throughout the story, Emory, most appear to be approaching a crescendo... ...Jill is likely just days away from more than one life-changing event, any/either one of which will alter her future forever... ...Mortally wounded, Xu is not only facing his own death, but possibly also the death of the momentous changes he has planned for the future of Second Dawn and many of the story's characters... ...Holly's emerging conscience could just as likely lead to her salvation as lead to her doom... ...Davis is also facing a reckoning, but in his case the likelihood of salvation lies somewhere between slim and none... ...Josie and Emily face uncertain futures as well—will they succeed in their attack on Clinic 12 and then escape unharmed?... and if they do, what fate awaits them?... ...And what of so many of the other "lesser" characters?... will Ryan and Adele join Jill as girlfriends/lovers/assistants if/when they are freed?... will Brooke find happiness with Katherine DeMarco (or some other "compatible" benefactor—anyone but Davis), and will Ava follow in her footsteps as a "happy" companion?... and what fate awaits the other captive girls, most especially Connie?... not to mention other current and former Second Dawn employees (Dr. Hatcher, Dr. Mason, Gina, Mike, Angela, Janelle and others)?... and lastly, will John Larson (presumably widowed or divorced) fall madly in love with Soledad after she saves him from a bullet during the Coming Out Dinner melee and, after a year-long courtship, takes her as his bride and Jill's and Emily's stepmom? Okay, I don't see that last one happening, but I suppose anything is possible in the Xu-niverse. You've packed so much into this epic, it's a wonder you can keep track of all the characters, relationships and action going on. I, along with all of your followers, am anxiously looking forward to how all these storylines resolve over the remainder of Phase 9 through the conclusion in Phase 10.

Nolwenn

Well. Is it true love or is it Stockholm syndrome speaking...🫤 Angela is a good character. Maybe her story could have a more followed development. Or been a complete spin off. I like Brooke too. i wondrr if as a man she could have been a match with Katherine ( could be to easy that katherine is actually lesbian. Sometime women can be only heterosexual too)

Emory Ahlberg

When I was writing the script, I was so happy to have Ava and Brooke back in the story (and not just a flashback) and also to show them together as best friends. 😊

Emory Ahlberg

Thank you! Hehe. Can't wait for the next two "Holly" episodes!

Emory Ahlberg

Thanks, Tim! Yeah, Angela has been through a hell of a lot. She's probably better adjusted than she has any right to be. But she has been a woman for nearly as long as Holly at this point, and she has found peace and even joy in what her life has become - especially compared to what it was.

Emory Ahlberg

Thank you, Gemma! Very interested in hearing your thoughts and I hope that you had a Happy Christmas!

Jade Diaz

I’m glad Holly stabbed her stiletto into Davis’s bullshit. Hopefully she gets to shoot Davis too, not just Xu. 🙏🙏🙏

Gemma

Great episode Emory. I like the way you delve deeper into Holly’s psyche. Showing beneath the fear that controlled so many of her decisions she has a conscience. I was pleased to see Angela (who is looking spectacular) lift Holly from her doldrums and recognise the positive impact she has had on her life. These episodes have a lot of information which helps further clarify, beyond the propaganda a great overview of the Mr Xu’s universe.

Tim

Yeah, she gets it!

Robertlouis

A great deal to unpack here. Holly is so tormented, beautifully demonstrated by stabbing her stiletto into Davis’ codes. She recognises all the wrong things she’s done, yet slips easily back into that version of herself when she meets Brooke. And Brooke seems blinded too, so focused on her tech goals that they may be more important to her than the goodwill of her proposed companion. Finally, could the suspects in the attempted assassination of Mr Xu please form an orderly queue in Corridor 3? It’s going to take some time but we will get to all 28 of you in due course…

Robertlouis

Great comments Tim. You’re always so comprehensive, never forget a character.

Tim

Thanks, Robert. Helping Emory with her Google sheet updates certainly helps.

stacy C

Lovely stuff as always.....hope you had a good Xmas Em :-) x