, he called out sharply as he dove for her to take her protectively to the ground.
"I'm ok I'm ok don't worry.Go quick We're up in a few seconds - find out what just happened - and get back before the end of the live shot.I'll stretch "
He stood to do as he was asked - but she grabbed hold of him before he walked away -
"Be careful Mohammed" - she'd just managed to get out before being told trans-continentally in her ear that she was beamed live all across the world.
"Good evening John it's just after five o'clock in the afternoonhere and the day's fasting for Ramadan has not yet come to an end.But the religious significance of this month has not deterred attacks against coalition forces and innocent civilians.We are coming to you live from the scene of yesterday's bloody car bomb where 57 people - on last count -- lost their lives.Just seconds ago - 2 more explosions ripped through this tired, beleaguered citywe are still unsure as to their exact target - and what - if any - damages have resulted from those blasts. We will have more details for you as we get them.I'm Bette Porter reporting to you livefrom Baghdad."
12/20/2005 ,
22:21:48 PM From:
jayrr Comments:
Alright what's going on? I thought Mo was dead? And where's Nur god dang it! But all things considered, good to see you back!
12/20/2005 ,
22:25:44 PM From:
fergz1 Comments:
Yippeee...going to read.
12/20/2005 ,
22:28:36 PM From:
roasted_almonds Comments:
Welcome back, Sandscribe. Oh, heavens! There ACTUALLY is a goddess. It's been so slim pickings lately, I actually went back to playing Warcraft. I miss you, miss you, miss you. I don't care how often you post, just as long you post when you can. It is SO GREAT TO HAVE YOU BACK. (I'm going to go uninstall Warcraft now.) Thanks for coming back.
12/20/2005 ,
22:30:20 PM From:
ayesha23 Comments:
hey sceibe, welcome back!! ok, so this takes place prior to the first story?
12/20/2005 ,
22:30:25 PM From:
fergz1 Comments:
sandy...I will be here waiting for you and any chapter you can post. I can't wait to see where this goes..thanks for coming back to us.
12/20/2005 ,
22:37:23 PM From:
tylo Comments:
your back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! trusting you but where is nur dam it, i thought he died. Way to short!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12/20/2005 ,
22:41:58 PM From:
Seahurst Comments:
Welcome back! Hope you are all settled and ready to type, type, type!! You most definitely stirred the pot with this one!! Glad to see your name again...brought a smile to my face. Thanks!
12/20/2005 ,
22:53:56 PM From:
ph03nixx Comments:
sandy!! welcome back!! and... yeah im confused too. wheres tina? isnt mo dead? methinks you have some explaining to do next chapter, ja? cant wait :D
12/20/2005 ,
23:09:35 PM From:
Lamentamini Comments:
This is a pleasant surprise. I'm a little confused on the timeline but I really liked the vivid description of Bette.
12/20/2005 ,
23:10:33 PM From:
ld18 Comments:
I was thinking about your previous story earlier today--wierd. I'm not sure where you are taking this, but count me in for the ride. Unlike roasted_almonds, I hadn't resorted to Warcraft, but I was bemoaning the lack of really good stories these days. Good to have you back.
12/20/2005 ,
23:22:07 PM From:
Lalo1966 Comments:
So happy to see you back. Love your stories.
12/20/2005 ,
23:28:40 PM From:
Madcapper Comments:
Sands so good to have you back. Post when you can.
12/20/2005 ,
23:55:02 PM From:
Megga Comments:
PLEASE DON'T TELL ME YOU KILLED T!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!OK, anyway love this story. . .but no killing of main characters. . . please?
12/21/2005 ,
00:01:10 AM From:
dragon63 Comments:
A brilliant beginning. Is this a continuation? Or something new? Please post again soon - Welcome back...missed you!
12/21/2005 ,
00:04:06 AM From:
allyemmerson Comments:
you're back !!! excellent -- i will read anything you do because you do it so well
12/21/2005 ,
00:24:09 AM From:
lovelyangel Comments:
I'm so glad you're back. You've got my interest. Looking forward to more.
12/21/2005 ,
00:25:37 AM From:
2005fanforever Comments:
Great to see you back!
12/21/2005 ,
00:28:03 AM From:
sacrebleu Comments:
What a great early christmas present, Sandscribe is back!Very intriguing start, but still captivating. Keep it coming, with Nur.
12/21/2005 ,
00:43:42 AM From:
rea Comments:
dude, if this is set in 2003, what was desertstorms year? you are being tricky,teasing and slightly confusing (although its 0540 presently) - bloody wicked. Dont care when you post, just do it luv. If i dont see you here b/f xmas, have a good one.
12/21/2005 ,
00:58:08 AM From:
emerson Comments:
Glad to see you back sandy can't wait for more!!!
12/21/2005 ,
01:16:11 AM From:
nzgrl Comments:
Yay you're back! I'm guessing this is a flashback from the last story.
12/21/2005 ,
01:22:06 AM From:
Jwet Comments:
Yes you're back thanks this Bette sounds like she's been through the wars and not the ones firing bullets either.
12/21/2005 ,
01:53:02 AM From:
jomarad Comments:
Welcome back, bring back the tears....
12/21/2005 ,
02:10:15 AM From:
ut Comments:
Aha yehh you back and this is gonna be big drama on this new story. Good start and already feel sad and can't wait to find out whats happen. Ok post soon please, thanks!
12/21/2005 ,
02:37:27 AM From:
BetteAndTinaForever Comments:
welcome back...this is going to be another great journey...but i'm confused too...I thought Mo was dead and where's our dear Nur...don't tell me she's dead and that's why Bette's eyes are dead...oh, i can't wait to read more
12/21/2005 ,
03:09:07 AM From:
bettyvhall Comments:
Welcome back,where is Tina, thanks for posting. Merry Christmas
12/21/2005 ,
03:17:26 AM From:
cnick Comments:
HALLELUJAH, HALLELUJAH, HALLELUJAH............my Leonard Cohen dark mood has suddenly vanished.Something, I think to do with you return!!!
12/21/2005 ,
03:38:30 AM From:
vam Comments:
Wow, an early Christmas pressent! Lots of questions, but I'll wait for the story to unfold. Good to have you back.
12/21/2005 ,
05:54:18 AM From:
romantica Comments:
OMG..... as soon as I saw "Desert Storm",it brought a big smile to my face again !.... We missed you soooo much ! Your story has'nt left my mind a single day since I read it... It is wonderful to have you back. Thank you so much !
12/21/2005 ,
08:00:39 AM From:
missyang Comments:
You are back! That's great! I thought it's Tina initially, hoho.
12/21/2005 ,
15:31:45 PM From:
Skipton Comments:
welcome back- you were sorely missed!
12/21/2005 ,
19:47:26 PM From:
shezzy67 Comments:
This is the best Christmas present I could ask for, you're back and I can't wait to read the rest of this story.
12/21/2005 ,
20:26:09 PM From:
Little Monkey Comments:
what a welcome site to see your name again.........as always I look forward to your next chapter
12/22/2005 ,
01:32:09 AM From:
misseluran Comments:
Yes...your back...am for will be redaing your post...hm..this one..curious...whats going on? Post soon again....
12/22/2005 ,
12:52:13 PM From:
coop Comments:
Hey, was surprised and glad to see you were back. So are we into a different story with the same names, or has Mohammed come back? Looking forward to your next post.