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| Acknowledging Oliver (despite homophobia); Llanview's police awards and bigots | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Nov 7 2009, 11:14 PM (411 Views) | |
| Nukester | Nov 7 2009, 11:14 PM Post #1 |
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Police Officer Oliver Fish mustered all of his training and religious upbringing to control the rage he felt toward the homophobic slur. He (seemingly) calmly reached out and touched his wine glass. Slowly he lifted it to his lips, pressing the middle finger of his right hand against the bowl as he brought it up looking at the bigot. It was his own silent curse back. He sipped placidly, pressing that finger harder and harder onto the stemware the whole time. As quietly and invisibly furious as he had begun the flip-off, he replaced the vessel on the table of the Llanview Police Awards Banquet. "Anyway...," the politician's wife responsible for the remark continued unaware of Oliver's status, "...We were on vacation in Australia at the time of the gay wedding bullshit. It was a fact-finding trip, of course, to learn about... I dunno, something. Doesn't matter. It was all paid for. So anyway, we got back and heard some cop outted himself and kissed a guy . I mean REALLY? Do we need that on the force?" Her husband intervened. "It's not respecting the uniform. He should have been disciplined. Now everyone knows I'm all for equal rights, but not special rights...," He actually squiggled his fingers quotationally in the air, "...like the homosexual agenda demands. When I'm elected to the legislature, you can be sure I'll launch an investigation." Ollie swiftly clamped hold of Kyle's leg and leaned close whispering. "They're idiots. Let's not make a scene." Kyle replied, "They are and don't even see the looks people are giving them. But you're right. This is about your award." Lewis affectionately patted his lover's leg and stopped whispering. He raised a toast. "To our brave law enforcement officers like Oliver." No one could disagree and all joined in the tribute. Immediately afterwards the motormouth anti-gay woman asked, "OH! Do you know what a Gay horse says?" People at the table didn't. Nor did they want to, but nevermind. She answered her joke, "Hay-EE!" She finished her wine in a gulp and poured another large glassful from the table's carafe. Fish and Lewis's teeth ground down to block their indignation. Fortunately at that moment John McBain took the podium. In his hushed, course voice he began, "Ladies and gentlemen. Officers, wives, husbands, and significant others...." Olllie perked-up. He knew that last category deliberately included his boyfriend. John was the best. "...We're here, today, at Llanview's 42nd Annual Police Awards Banquet, to honor the outstanding public service of our finest officers over the last year...." He introduced four veterans who'd done amazing tasks on behalf of the local citizenry, starting with Lydia Berstein who'd saved a child from a collapsing well single handedly because back-up couldn't arrive in time. The second man honored was Brody Lovett, who nearly lost his life rescuing kidnapped Starr Manning.... The fifth officer called to the stage was Oliver Fish. "Oliver Fish has provided us with the computer expertise to crack a significant number of casses this year. He brought down the corrupt mayor. He enabled us to find where Starr Manning was being held. And he was able to restore my computer to Windows XP after Vista trashed it." Scattered knowledgeable laughter was heard around the room. "Sincerely, we've long needed someone with Fish's expertise. He's brought Llanview into the 21st Century. Officer Fish, please come to the podium to receive your citation." Solid applause accompanied him to the dais. The medal was somewhat awkwardly pinned to his chest, his shirt being tight fitting enough to show his nipples. Handshakes were exchanged and repeated applause preceded his short statement. "I... I want to thank John and the rest of the force for..." He paused. "This isn't my honor This is the police force's honor. A computer geek didn't solve that crime. We all worked together to solve the kidnapping. We investigate crimes, bring justice, keep the peace as a unit." He scratched his head nervously. "I came out to John McBain and he told me it didn't matter. He's that kind of guy. It's all about what's right. Not about stupid prejudices. I accept this award for two people beside myself. I accept it for my future husband Kyle Lewis, and the best cop Llanview has, John McBain!" Edited by Nukester, Nov 8 2009, 10:07 AM.
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| appleridge | Nov 7 2009, 11:30 PM Post #2 |
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That Rocjs Nukester |
| kyboom | Nov 7 2009, 11:33 PM Post #3 |
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Michael
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Nukester - This is great. I love Oliver saying "future husband Kyle Lewis". Its nice to see a more 'out' Oliver. Thanks for posting. |
| TimeToFly | Nov 8 2009, 12:40 AM Post #4 |
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James
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Good job, nukester, thanks for that! |
| ltklo | Nov 8 2009, 07:24 AM Post #5 |
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I love how McBain is so cool with all this, yet quietly supportive. |
| 3395233954 | Nov 8 2009, 08:55 AM Post #6 |
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Zach/8675309
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That was amazing. Fantastic job. |
| WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot | Nov 8 2009, 09:03 AM Post #7 |
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The Whore of Babylon
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Wonderful work. Loved Oliver's speech, and I love McBain's incorporation of Oliver/Kyle into his speech! Great job! |
| squiddley67 | Nov 8 2009, 12:38 PM Post #8 |
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Great writing, well done - I really enjoyed this. |
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