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All Chapters of Rannigan's Redemption: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80
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Chapter 71: Settling In
Rannigan's Redemption/Pandora Spocks
Chapter 71: Settling InBobby's first week with the network was a flurry of activity. He had an appointment with a stylist who helped him spend his first wardrobe allowance, directing him in choosing suits, shirts, and ties. "With your coloring, we want to stick with charcoal suits, definitely not black," she'd said confidently. She also took him to a salon where his wavy brown hair was trimmed, and his facial hair groomed. "Let's leave you with a little five o'clock shadow," she'd told him, nodding thoughtfully. "The ladies are going to love you." Bobby tried to draw the line at a manicure, but she'd insisted. "Once you do it, you'll wonder how you ever made it without." He was glad when the ordeal was over, defiantly dressing in an old t-shirt and ripped jeans when he got back to the apartment.Work went much better. He realized that he knew many of his colleagues, at least by reputation, and they welcomed him warmly. He was briefed on the expectations, and he went throu
Last Updated : 2022-10-20Chapter 72: Meeting Beau Beaulieu
Rannigan's Redemption/Pandora Spocks
Chapter 72: Meeting Beau BeaulieuOne problem, Michael realized, with traveling as much as he did, was that his body clock was often way off kilter. He'd been back from the west coast for a couple of days, but on this particular night, he still found himself restless after midnight. He considered seeing if one of his dates was available to come over but opted instead for a session on the treadmill down in the gym.When he walked in and saw someone already working out at that late hour, he was surprised. Then he realized it was his new neighbor. Beau definitely looked annoyed that someone had ruined his solitude, but Michael left him to his business and started on the treadmill. He'd been hoping to meet Beau anyway. Michael thought of the people who were often in the gym during regular hours. Yeah, buddy, I don't blame you. I'd probably come down here in the middle of the night, too. He resolved to leave Beau alone, but when the former baseball pro glanced Michael's way, he c
Last Updated : 2022-10-20Chapter 73: Making Time for the Important Things
Rannigan's Redemption/Pandora Spocks
Chapter 73: Making Time for the Important ThingsMichael had enjoyed chatting with Beau. He seems like a genuinely nice guy. He had thought it a shame that Beau wasn't interested in meeting one of his lady friends. It might have been fun to go out on the town together.It seemed that Beau often worked the primetime shift at the network, finishing late at night. Michael ran into him a few times as they both returned home around midnight, Michael usually with a girl or two in tow. He'd been surprised when he found himself feeling slightly embarrassed in front of Beau that time in the elevator when Shannon and Michelle were going at it. Somehow, Michael suddenly felt like an errant teenager, but he knew it was in his own head, in his own conscience. Beau had certainly not seemed judgmental.Throughout February and into March, Michael continued to travel quite a bit. There was a trial in Oklahoma City for a couple of weeks, then he spent another week doing speaking engagements th
Last Updated : 2022-10-20Chapter 74: Twenty-Seven Stitches
Rannigan's Redemption/Pandora Spocks
Chapter 74: Twenty-Seven StitchesMichael never did have his flu shot. Following Dr. Ghosh's decision to refer him upstairs, there were phone calls and a flurry of paperwork as Michael was sent two floors up to the dermatology group of which Dr. Theos Alexander was a member. He sat in the waiting room feeling slightly rattled. Jesus H, I just wanted a fucking flu shot.A nurse called his name and Michael followed her back to an examination room. "I'm Shelley," she said. She checked his paperwork. "And you were sent up here by Dr. Ghosh?"Michael nodded. "I was in for my flu shot and I guess they saw something they didn't like."She smiled kindly. "Dr. Alexander will be with you shortly."He sat on the end of a standard examination table, the green vinyl cushion covered by a strip of white paper that rattled as he shifted. The door opened and a short older gentleman with shaggy white hair and black-framed glasses entered. "You are Michael?" he asked. Michael nodded. "I am D
Last Updated : 2022-10-20Chapter 75: Bring Someone With You
Rannigan's Redemption/Pandora Spocks
Chapter 75: Bring Someone With YouWhy is it hospitals all paint their walls green? Must be a tranquil color, he mused. Maybe it keeps the patients from rioting. Michael stared blankly at the wall of the waiting room; it was painted a light not-quite-seafoam and accented with darker not-quite-forest. Sea or wilderness? It was as though they had mixed their inspirations. He'd have preferred blue. They'd probably just fuck that up, too. He shook his head in disgustHis appointment for a PET scan had been scheduled for an hour earlier, yet still, he sat, waiting to be called. Uncharacteristically, he found that he didn't mind waiting. He was in no hurry to hear more bad news. Maybe it would be good news. He was afraid to expect anything.He'd called Alexis the morning after he'd had the melanoma removed from his shoulder, telling her that he wouldn't be able to make Seattle, telling her he'd come down with a sudden case of the flu. "You need to get your flu shot every year,
Last Updated : 2022-10-20Chapter 76: All Those Burned Bridges
Rannigan's Redemption/Pandora Spocks
Chapter 76: All Those Burned BridgesYou should bring someone with you. Those words echoed in Michael's ears. Shit. That can't be good. He leaned forward, elbows on his thighs, holding his head in his hands. Bring someone with me. Who the fuck would come with me? Michael wracked his brain. I could call Alexis, come clean about why I blew her off. In his mind, he tried it on for size. Then he shook his head. We have a business relationship. Aside from the occasional fuck, I'm just a meal ticket to her. He thought some more. His best friends had been Murph and Jimbo. That was until he'd screwed them over. Maybe they were ready to let bygones be bygones. He pulled up Brian's number and pressed 'call' before he could change his mind. "Hey, Murph, how's it going?" There was hesitation on the other end. "Michael?""Yeah, it's me. Long time, no hear from. How are you doing?" Michael sounded overly cheerful."We're, um, we're good. How about you?" "Oh, you know, I'
Last Updated : 2022-10-20Chapter 77: I Was Just in the Neighborhood
Rannigan's Redemption/Pandora Spocks
Chapter 77: I Was Just in the NeighborhoodMichael stood where the cab left him, on the sidewalk staring up at the brick arches of the NYU School of Law. He always felt better here. It felt like home. In law school he'd been king, respected by peers and professors alike, had his pick of women. His whole life had been before him here. He sighed as the drizzle began to come down heavier. From there he walked the half block to the Blue Note and found a stool at the smaller bar, ordering yet another bourbon. He wasn't sure he was supposed to drink, given the circumstances, but he didn't care anymore.He stayed until the place closed at midnight and found himself jettisoned into the rainy night along with the handful of other lingerers. The group scattered in their own directions. Michael walked aimlessly, pulling up the lapels of his jacket in a vain attempt to keep the rain off himself. The idea of hailing a cab and heading back uptown crossed his mind, but he found that he co
Last Updated : 2022-10-20Chapter 78: A Heartbreaking Request
Rannigan's Redemption/Pandora Spocks
Chapter 78: A Heartbreaking Request"Michael?" Maggie asked into the intercom."Hey, Mags." His voice sounded tinny over the ancient device. "I know it's late. I'm sorry. But when I saw your light on, I mean… Can I come up?"Maggie hesitated, her finger hovering over the button. "What do you want, Michael?""Mags, I just…I just want to talk."She shook her head, checking the time again. What the hell? And he's probably drunk. Standing out there in the rain like he's got absolutely no sense. She pressed the door buzzer. "Don't wake my neighbors," she admonished him.Maggie pulled the wooly cream-colored robe tighter around herself, tying the belt securely and she stalked to the door, opening it to wait for Michael. She watched him coming up the stairs, his soaked hair matted to his head. His wet shoes squeaked softly with each footfall. She started to say something snippy but noticed the haunted look in his eyes, so she simply stepped back and let him into the apartment.
Last Updated : 2022-10-20Chapter 79: Options
Rannigan's Redemption/Pandora Spocks
Chapter 79: OptionsMichael and Maggie sat in the office of the second doctor they'd seen that day. The first, dermatologist Dr. Alexander, had introduced them to the man across from them now. Dr. Pierre Harnois was a board-certified oncologist, and it was he who interpreted the results from Michael's PET scan."The scan indicates pulmonary metastases from the original melanoma," Dr. Harnois said. Michael's head swam. The doctor pointed to the scan of Michael's lungs. "These spots are tumors. Left untreated, they will continue to grow and spread." Michael was aware of the point at which he stopped listening. He actually felt as though he were outside of his body looking down on himself and the room from above. Words like options and risk vs. benefit floated past him. Glancing at Maggie, he watched as she morphed into her analytical self, listening raptly and taking copious notes. I can't believe she still has that leather folio I gave her when she first came to Murphy, R
Last Updated : 2022-10-20Chapter 80: Chemo
Rannigan's Redemption/Pandora Spocks
Chapter 80: Chemo"If you'll wait here, we'll get Michael all settled and I'll come and get you," the nurse said.Maggie looked wide-eyed to Michael. "Is that okay with you?" she asked.He nodded stiffly. "Just relax. You don't even have to come back there with me if you don't want to.""Don't you want me to?" she asked."I'll come get you in a few minutes," the nurse repeated.Maggie watched as the woman led Michael through the doorway of the waiting room. She perched on a green vinyl chair and flipped absently through a tattered old copy of People magazine, but she was too restless to sit. Rising, she paced back and forth in front of the window that looked out over the street. A few minutes later, the nurse returned. "Okay, Michael's all set. You can come back now."Maggie followed her through the same door and down a short hallway. Just past a nurses' station, the hallway opened onto a large room where an ellipse of green vinyl recliners bordered the edge. Many of the cha
Last Updated : 2022-10-20
