Colorado

I named this post “Colorado” as we already had “Wedding” posts from Trent’s story. Of course, the main topic of this chapter was the wedding. However, the honeymoon in Vail also has its moments.

One trick for this particular chapter was to make the wedding different than Mike and Trent’s. Keeping it small and intimate made sense story wise concerning Jakob. But it also allowed the event to stand on its own in comparison. The lake house has now been used three times in my writings. It does return in Book Four — but (spoiler) it will be the last time. (I’ll leave you with that tease.)

As this was the next-to-last chapter of Hi, I’m Lance, I felt it appropriate to provide a “feel good” chapter.

Click here to read Hi, I’m Lance, Meeting No. 128 [Chap. 33].

Despite the positive vibes, I hope you still find some character development within the conversations and interactions between the principal figures in this book.

I have never stayed overnight in Vail. I have dropped in during a drive, but I think a few nights in the mountains and the quaint village there would be a lovely stay. Personally, I am a fan of snow. One attribute of mine that I’ve instilled in both of these characters is that they enjoy watching snow fall. I don’t get to enjoy a lot of snow, so when I see it, it is a wonderful treat (for me). I realize some people tire of it easily, but there is a beauty in a snowfall that I truly love.

This chapter also clarified two situations in prior chapters. Lance had a conversation with his boss and Jason’s father. He struggled with his choice. “Something happened at work” was a Jakob cliffhanger from the previous chapter. We now know it turns out they both have career promotion opportunities in the nearby town of Von.

When If It Weren’t For the Two of Us ended, it was slightly sad for me. I knew this third book was still ongoing, but as it approaches its end, I find those same feelings hitting me again. I created these characters. Even though they are fictional beings, I’ve still come to feel for them — or more accurately, their stories. I love Lance. Way back at the beginning of Extracurricular, I just needed an arrogant character. Then writing his emotional conflict with his own struggles, his alcohol problem and then his maturing relationship with Jakob — he became a favorite. Even with all his advantages (that dick!), he still shows that all humans are frail. Writing his story with Jakob could not have been more rewarding.

One chapter to go…