#sheridan pickett

[tavners]

Sheridan 1 Klamath 0

[taylorlynn-art]

💎”Forever Diamondz”💎

Digital ✍🏻 2022

Sheridan & Mandy from the Bratz movie, “Passion 4 Fashion Diamondz” ✨

Some childhood movies don’t stand the test of time, but this one absolutely did! 👏

I never see art of these two, so I went for it! I enjoy their characters so much.

[tommy-288]

[lol-jackles]

So now Kripke is shading Taylor Sheridan for saying that he didn't want to collaborate with other writers on his shows. Sheridan said that he was OK with the guilds hashing out a minimum number of paid writers on staff, he just doesn't want to work with them. That may be arrogant, but it's hard to argue that his methods haven't worked for them. & I doubt that unwillingly overworked showrunners would have available staff & NOT use them. So why does Kripke care? https://deadline.com/2023/06/taylor-sheridan-wga-staffing-demands-kevin-costner-yellowstone-1235422063/ https://deadline.com/2023/08/supernatural-eric-kripke-interview-picket-line-writers-strike-residuals-writers-room-1235533157/

Link and Link.

If Taylor Sheridan doesn't want to use the writers, then he shouldn't have to, let the studio pay for those extra writers. There are well known creators who wrote most of their show's episodes: Joe Strazynski wrote or co-wrote on almost every episode of Babylon 5. Aaron Sorkin wrote some 75% of the The West Wing episodes during his tenure. Sam Esmail wrote most of Mr Robot episodes. David Kelly wrote most of his shows i.e. Ally McBeal, The Practice, Boston Legal, and Pickett Fence. Gene Roddenberry only wrote the Pilot for Star Trek,but he re-wrote a lot of scripts without credit, like the excellent "City on the Edge of Forever".

Taylor Sheridan: “My stories have a very simple plot that is driven by the characters as opposed to characters driven by a plot".

Maybe that struck a nerve with Kripke. The Boy's first season was character driven and that made it very good. But by season 3, the characters were driven by the plot and it showed.

KRIPKE: There’s no way that one season can come out of a single person’s head. It’s a collage, and that’s the best part. Whatever Mr. Yellowstone and all this stuff about like, ‘I don’t want to have a room’ or ‘I don’t need a room.’ My feeling is, you’re missing out on the best part of this job. All of it is a grinding sh*t show. Except you get to hang out with the smartest people you’ve ever met at a cocktail party that never ends. That’s the best part. So I don’t understand why that’s even an issue.

What Krpike said before this is he implied having a big staff means he gets to live in his state of choice ("I don’t want to f*cking live in Toronto") and have time with his family. Writers visit the filming location and then report back to the showrunner. Carmen McKenzie was apparently criticized for visiting the Roswell set too often. In other words, Kripke treats writers like interns who do all the grunt work so he can still have a life of his own.

Or maybe this is the reason why Kripke took a potshot at "Mr. Yellowstone".

Taylor Sheridan vs. Eric Kripke.

[pleaserelaxfc]

Alright, real quick before the first game of the NWSL season kicks off, a few predictions.

First, here's how I think things are ultimately going to shake out at the end of the season:

Reign - after winning the Shield last year, the Reign have not lost many of their key players, and have added or re-integrated a few new ones, including Elyse Bennett and Emily Sonnett. Barring any injuries or extended absences during the regular season for national team duties, I think they're probably in a good position to repeat.

Thorns - just like the Reign, the Thorns did not lose many key players after winning the Championship game. They still have Sophia Smith, who will undoubtedly be scoring a ton of goals, and Crystal Dunn will be back on the field for them as well. I'm giving the nod to the Reign for the Shield again only because I think they are more consistent, and because I think they're better structured to survive any losses to international breaks.

Current - the Current dramatically exceded expectations last season, and have made some serious moves in the offseason, but I think they will still have a few flukey moments this season (especially given their first week's injury report). They'll do well, but won't quite make it into the top two.

Wave - much like the Thorns and the Reign, the Wave did well last season, and have kept their roster mostly intact. They did lose Carly Telford, one of the best backup goalkeepers in the league, to retirement, and I think they'll struggle a bit in any games where Kailen Sheridan is out. They also have a lot of young talent, but if Alex Morgan and/or Taylor Kornieck has a drop-off from last year, it will be difficult for them to do much better than they did last year.

Dash - Diana Ordoñez, Ebony Salmon, Maria Sánchez. With that forward line, the Dash will do better than they did last season, but I'm not sure that they have the players behind them to make it comfortably into the top four.

Gotham - With the return of Allie Long and the additions of Lynn Williams and Yazmeen Ryan, as well as goalkeeper Abby Smith, I think they will have a much better season than they did last year. However, despite having apparently every outside back in the league, I'm still not convinced by their defense, especially after losing Estelle Johnson, so I think they'll just scrape their way into the first round of the playoffs.

Spirit - The Spirit can't do worse than they did last year, right? (They absolutely can). I have a lot of questions about why they are structuring their defense they way they are, but based on everything we've heard from them, I think they're prepared to come into the season fighting. I think they will have a slow start, but ultimately come together to make a playoff push, although they won't quite make it in.

Angel City - This is really dependent on how soon Christen Press or Syd Leroux can get back on the field - even if they were both ready to go this week, I wouldn't have Angel City too high, but probably in the playoffs. However, as it is, they don't seem to have made too many moves to strengthen their midfield, which was a big issue for them last year, and without players who can make something out of nothing, I don't think they can do better than they did last year.

Racing - They've made a lot of solid signings in the offseason, but it never seemed like a lack of talent was their issue so much as team cohesion and tactics. With Carson Pickett and Uchenna Kanu, they could be a really exciting team, but I'll believe it when I see it.

Red Stars - Their entire midfield is new to the team, if not the league. Mallory Swanson (much like Christen Press) can often make something out of nothing, but I don't think it will be enough this season.

Pride - Seriously, where are all of the NWSL's midfielders?? (Kansas City, apparently). Marta is back, Messiah Bright is going to light things up, as will Ally Watt, but they are really lacking standout players in any other line.

Courage - This feels unlikely, given how the Courage seem to pull a rabbit out of a hat literally every season, but maybe this is the one where karma catches up to them. They lost so many of their goal scorers, and while they've brought a few new forwards in, many of them are young or new to the league, and I think it will take too long to develop the cohesion and feel for the system.

Predictions for this week's games:

Courage vs. Current: 1 - 2

Wave vs. Red Stars: 1 - 1

Spirit vs. Reign: 1 - 2

Thorns vs. Pride: 3 - 1

Dash vs. Racing: 2 - 2

Angel City vs. Gotham: 2 - 2

Basically, I think it's going to be a very exciting opening week - no shutouts! Go watch!

[lacontroller1991]

okay but you being and inviting joe to do one of those career-introducing talk for the class (i have no idea what those are called HAHA) and kids can't help but giggle because joe can't stop looking at you, unaware of lucy and sherry's knowing look 🤧

then the kids leave for lunch and when the classroom's empty, joe comes up behind you to wrap his arms you, resting his chin on your shoulder.

"told you they'd like you." you mused, turning your head for a quick peck on his cheek, only to playfully move away when he pouts and purses his lips, silently demanding for another.

dorman mr pickett has popped up to say hello in my rent-free head, if you can't tell 🧎🏻‍♀️

I absolutely love this idea so much!!!! I also love the fact that Joe would be so into it, like I'm pretty sure that if you watch his face and eyes as he talks about it that his eye will literally shine.

I also think that he would definitely bring something like a weasel or something small in for the kids to look at and pet. Of course, when you're talking, everyone can see the total love and admiration on Joe's face as he watches you from the side (watch one kid come up and be like "when are you getting married" and Joe would be a blushing mess, because he was definitely going to propose sometime soon and Lucy and Sheridan know it).

Like I just absolutely love this man with all my heart. Joe is such a sweetheart and I NEED SEaSON 2 LIKE YESTERDAY!!!!! (Dorman is always living rent free in my head)

NOW I RAISE YOU

Career day with Gordo, teacher!reader dragging Gordo to class so her kids can meet a real life astronaut and the kids go crazy, asking him absurd questions like "have you been on Jupiter?" "Do you sneeze in space" because they're younglings and they don't know better but Gordo would sit down with the kids and answer each and every question.

And depending on the age of the kids (like lets say reader teaches preschool or kindergarten) I have a strong feeling Gordo would lift some kids in the air and make pretend rocket noises as the kids laugh in amusement.

But that's just some fluff brain rot

[brookstonalmanac]

Events 4.1 (before 1950)

527 – Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne. 1081 – Alexios I Komnenos overthrows the Byzantine emperor Nikephoros III Botaneiates, and, after his troops spend three days extensively looting Constantinople, is formally crowned on April 4. 1572 – In the Eighty Years' War, the Watergeuzen capture Brielle from the Seventeen Provinces, gaining the first foothold on land for what would become the Dutch Republic. 1789 – In New York City, the United States House of Representatives achieves its first quorum and elects Frederick Muhlenberg of Pennsylvania as its first Speaker. 1833 – The Convention of 1833, a political gathering of settlers in Mexican Texas to help draft a series of petitions to the Mexican government, begins in San Felipe de Austin. 1865 – American Civil War: Union troops led by Philip Sheridan decisively defeat Confederate troops led by George Pickett, cutting the Army of Northern Virginia's last supply line during the Siege of Petersburg. 1867 – Singapore becomes a British crown colony. 1873 – The White Star steamer SS Atlantic sinks off Nova Scotia, killing 547 in one of the worst marine disasters of the 19th century. 1900 – Prince George becomes absolute monarch of the Cretan State. 1908 – The Territorial Force (renamed Territorial Army in 1920) is formed as a volunteer reserve component of the British Army. 1918 – The Royal Air Force is created by the merger of the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service. 1922 – In newly formed Northern Ireland, six Catholics are murdered in the Arnon Street killings, one week after six others were killed in the McMahon killings. 1924 – Adolf Hitler is sentenced to five years imprisonment for his participation in the "Beer Hall Putsch" but spends only nine months in jail. 1924 – The Royal Canadian Air Force is formed. 1933 – The recently elected Nazis under Julius Streicher organize a one-day boycott of all Jewish-owned businesses in Germany, ushering in a series of anti-Semitic acts. 1935 – India's central banking institution, the Reserve Bank of India, is formed. 1937 – Aden becomes a British crown colony. 1937 – The Royal New Zealand Air Force is formed as an independent service. 1939 – Spanish Civil War: Generalísimo Francisco Franco of the Spanish State announces the end of the Spanish Civil War, when the last of the Republican forces surrender. 1941 – Fântâna Albă massacre: Between two hundred and two thousand Romanian civilians are killed by Soviet Border Troops. 1941 – A military coup in Iraq overthrows the regime of 'Abd al-Ilah and installs Rashid Ali al-Gaylani as Prime Minister. 1944 – World War II: Navigation errors lead to an accidental American bombing of the Swiss city of Schaffhausen. 1945 – World War II: The Tenth United States Army attacks the Thirty-Second Japanese Army on Okinawa. 1946 – The 8.6 Mw  Aleutian Islands earthquake shakes the Aleutian Islands with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VI (Strong). A destructive tsunami reaches the Hawaiian Islands resulting in dozens of deaths, mostly in Hilo, Hawaii. 1946 – The Malayan Union is established. Protests from locals led to the establishment of the Federation of Malaya two years later. 1947 – The only mutiny in the history of the Royal New Zealand Navy begins. 1948 – Cold War: Communist forces respond to the introduction of the Deutsche Mark by attempting to force the western powers to withdraw from Berlin. 1948 – Faroe Islands gain autonomy from Denmark. 1949 – Chinese Civil War: The Chinese Communist Party holds unsuccessful peace talks with the Nationalist Party in Beijing, after three years of fighting. 1949 – The Government of Canada repeals Japanese-Canadian internment after seven years.

[marjaystuff]

Three-Inch Teeth by CJ Box

I need to start off by reminding everyone how much I enjoy reading about Joe Pickett and his family.  I enjoy the twisted mechanisms that people get in and how Joe has to figure it out with his family and friends.  I love the descriptions of the rawness of the land and people.  I even recently searched out and watched two seasons of Joe Pickett on one of those separate services.  Three Inch Teeth by CJ Box was a good read, but the ending left me unsettled and not finished.  I don’t like that.  

In short, Three Inch Teeth involved a grizzly bear who was outside of her territory and deaths of people that the grizzly killed supposedly.  Nothing is ever easy in Joe’s world.  Mixed up in this was Sheridan’s first assignment on being a master falcon in the next county over.  The stories held my interest and I was nervous, shocked and outraged - sometimes all at the same time.  What I really didn’t like was the ending.  I was left worrying about Nate’s air force and the family situation at the end of the book.  It didn’t feel wrapped up and closed, but left too much open.  That is the part I really didn’t like.

CJ Box has written another great Joe Pickett novel. Don’t let my need for a clear and definite ending stop you from reading another great installment in the Joe Pickett series.  Three Inch Teeth is another thriller from CJ Box.

[lightdancer1]

The Petersburg Campaign is the most modern and innovative of the War of the Rebellion, and naturally military historians have studied it least:

The fly in the ointment of the US view that the War of the Rebellion predicted the course of military history is that neither US nor foreign military historians have done much with the war's longest, and most modern campaign. From June 1864 to April 1865 the Army of the Potomac, Army of the James, and Army of the Shenandoah were united against the Army of Northern Virginia. The battles, from the Crater, to the multiple clashes around Deep Bottom (*resists temptation*), ultimately were static trench battles of the kind that would begin more famously in 1914 and are a factor in both the Iran-Iraq Wars and today's Ukraine War.

Where they did not anticipate the WWI clash was that the flanks of Lee's army did not extend all the way to the ocean, Grant was ultimately able to turn them, and to amass a power such that the Army of Northern Virginia could no longer hold against it. It took most of a year of continuous shelling and sniping of the kind that the WWI armies would have recognized, punctuated by continuous smaller scale offensives that slowly but grimly nibbled the Army of Northern Virginia to a point of being too overstretched to hold.

And then at the Battle of Five Forks when General Pickett of Petersburg fame decided to go have a fish fry rather than watch the front Lee's army was staved in by Sheridan's Army of the Shenandoah and the campaign that would end the Virginia war entirely was on. Black soldiers were an entire half of the Army of the James, the division of which would be the one to occupy Richmond in the lead-in to the Appomattox campaign, and as such spent time fighting in the battles of Deep Bottom south of the James where their experience had all the unlovely WWI experiences also shared by the troops north of it.

[team-mew-s-a]

Expansion Draft: Protected List Predictions

I haven't seen any protected lists published yet, so below I've listed out who I think each team will/should protect. Other than the +1, they aren't in any particular order. We'll see how close I come soon!

Angel City:

Claire Emslie

Ali Riley

MA Vignola

Alyssa Thompson

Syd Leroux

Angelina Anderson

Amandine Henry

Jun Endo

Giselle Thompson

(+1) Scarlet Camberos

Chicago Red Stars:

Alyssa Naeher

Tatumn Milazzo

Arin Wright

Julia Bianchi

Penelope Hocking

Ava Cook

Jenna Bike

Ally Schlegel

Cari Roccaro

(+1) Jill Aguilera

Houston Dash:

Jane Campbell

Sophie Schmidt

Natalie Jacobs

Katie Lind

Diana Ordoñez

Michelle Alozie

Sarah Puntigam

Nichelle Prince

Andressa Alves

(+1) Joelle Anderson (rights)

Kansas City Current

Gabrielle Robinson

Michelle Cooper

Debinha

Lo'eau LaBonta

Haillie Mace

Elizabeth Ball

Vanessa DiBernardo

Kristen Hamilton

Morgan Gautrat

(+1) Cece Kizer

NJ/NY Gotham FC:

Lynn Williams

Yazmeen Ryan

Jenna Nighswonger

Kristie Mewis

Midge Purce

Kelley O'Hara

Maitana López

Katie Stengel

Esther González

(+1) Nealy Martin

North Carolina Courage:

Kaleigh Kurtz

Ryan Williams

Narumi Miura

Casey Murphy

Denise O'Sullivan

Kerolin

Malia Berkely

Tyler Lussi

Rikako Kobayashi

(+1) Brianna Pinto

OL Reign:

Lauren Barnes

Alana Cook

Sofia Huerta

Jordyn Huitema

Bethany Balcer

Jess Fishlock

Veronica Latsko

Quinn

Claudia Dickey

(+1) Sam Hiatt

Portland Thorns:

Sam Coffey

Bella Bixby

Morgan Weaver

Kelli Hubly

Emily Menges

Hina Sugita

Sophia Smith

Olivia Moultrie

Janine Beckie

(+1) Rocky Rodriguez

Racing Louisville:

Abby Erceg

Katie Lund

Lauren Milliet

Carson Pickett

Savannah DeMelo

Ary Borges

Jaelin Howell

Elli Pikkujämsä

Thembi Kgatlana

(+1) Paige Monaghan

San Diego Wave:

Danny Colaprico

Naomi Girma

Kailen Sheridan

Alex Morgan

Jaedyn Shaw

Rachel Hill

Sofia Jakobssen

Taylor Kornieck

Abby Dahlkemper

(+1) Kristen McNabb

Washington Spirit:

Sam Staab

Gabby Carle

Ashley Hatch

Tara McKeown

Aubrey Kingsbury

Andi Sullivan

Trinity Rodman

Ashley Sanchez

Ouleymata Sarr

(+1) Paige Metayer

[reveluving]

sweet treat ; joe pickett x reader

summary: Joe and his girls help the neighbourhood baker plan the seasonal menu.

warnings: teeny bit of angst, but mostly fluff!

a/n: as if country boy Rick was not enough, our beloved Dorman has now lived in my head rent free ❤ thank you @lacontroller1991 for giving me the most wholesome ideas for this man! don’t forget to leave some sugar! ᐠ( ᐛ )ᐟ

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'What are we, little lady?' ;

He never thought he'd drag his own ass out of bed by his girls on his day off to help the cute lil' baker with the seasonal menu. Though it didn't take long to convince him for obvious reasons, he was worried you'd rather work alone, more so with what he assumed would be a busy month. But, with his eldest telling him that it was you who offered them to tag along, he gave in and hoped that she was right. 

Their excitement grew as they were getting closer and closer to their destination, including Joe, who hid his hands in his pockets, hoping it wouldn't sweat any more than it already did.

Upon entering the bakery, Joe immediately noted the slight changes to the place; dried flower wreaths, decorative tree branches, mood-matching fairy lights, that little witch hat sticker on the glass display. 

Okay, maybe he has spent a lot of time here to be able to notice such details so quickly. 

"Is that who I think it is?" They perked up at the sing-song voice coming from the kitchen, beaming as you peeked your head out of the door, "Morning, girls!"

"(Y/N)!" The girls cheered, running up to you, where you lifted the flip-up countertop to greet them. He watched you quickly dust off the flour off your apron before kneeling down for a group hug. He was barely able to control the giddy smile, instead, he opted for a gentle one.

"I see you two brought company," You raised your brows at the man in question, "I take it that the girls used their secret weapon on you to bring you here?" You knew he wasn't spared from the puppy dog eyes that even you couldn't resist, though, deep down, you were thanking the heavens that they had such an ability. 

"He's helping us today!" You looked at Sheridan in surprise, albeit more so pleasant than anything, missing the way Joe tensed up.

"Really?" When your focus was back on their father, he was already looking at his shoes, shifting in place. 

"Mhm, He wanted to!" Lucy's response had your lips parted just a little. Your heart had already skipped a beat when you saw him at the door, now, it was close to stopping now that you'd heard that his arrival wasn't just to drop the girls off. 

"Did he now?" You asked no one in particular, trying to think of an answer without sounding too giddy about it, "Well, if he came here willingly just to taste the treats, he could've just said so."

Your collective giggles put him at ease, prompting him to chuckle. He was partially thankful that he didn't have to rack his brain for an explanation. 

"You caught me," He spoke for the first time since his arrival, "Should've known that my girls would throw me under the bus."

"What can I say?" You grinned at the two before giving him a closed-eye smile, "We girls like to share secrets." 

I hope not. 

He prayed that wasn't entirely true. He wasn't ready, physically or mentally. Even if he didn't have to worry, judging by your relationship with the girls, and somewhere at the back of his mind, he knew Marybeth would've wanted him to move forward. If he was going to proceed with this, he'd want to make it special. 

For both you and his girls. 

"Yeah? Then, should I worry 'bout you giving my girls a sugar rush, too?" His lighthearted remark caused you to snort. 

"There's not a lot, I promise. I just need the validation of my best customers so I'll know what exactly the neighbourhood likes," You pursed your lips, "Oh, and well, your approval, too, I guess." 

You grinned as he placed his hand over chest, feigning offense at your statement. 

"Shall we get started? I'm sure you three have stuff to do," You stood up from your position. 

"Not at all," Joe reassured, "The week's been pretty slow for us." The girls nodded at his statement. 

"Well, whatever the case is, I'm grateful, truly," You've always adored the Pickett's. Other than your infatuation for a certain someone, the sisters, too, have a special place in your heart. Even if your day was crappy, their presence could lift your mood in a snap, "C'mon, I've got everything set up." 

By the time they arrived, your pecan snickerdoodles had just cooled on the rack. Rather than making the common ol’ pie out of it, you wanted to kick it up a notch, much like the rest of your new seasonal menu, with some help, of course. You have yet to familiarize yourself with the comfort foods here, despite having lived in Wyoming for over six months now, so you needed the aid of true locals, and who better to ask than the Pickett’s?

You didn’t even have the time to ask their opinion on the cookies when they immediately told you to put them on the menu. One of the reasons is being a moreish grab-and-go; the town isn’t always busy, but everyone would always have something to do, so they’d be pleased to have a sweet treat ready in hand, no matter where they are. You couldn’t argue with that, in fact, it was a win-win situation. 

With one down, you told them other sets of treats you had in mind, hoping to find two more that could potentially win the hearts of the neighbourhood. 

“Pumpkin doughnut sounds nice!”

“But pumpkin cupcakes sounds better!” You didn’t have to ask Joe to know that there was going to be a little argument over this. Luckily for you, he caught on.

“Girls, not in front of the little lady.” His warning was soft but firm enough that they muttered ‘sorry’ to you. You felt bad, knowing they just wanted to help and thought of an idea. 

“Tell you what,” You stood between both sisters, stroking their backs, “One day, we can make both the doughnuts and cupcakes, just for you guys,” Their eyes sparkled, looking at you with a silent ‘really?’, “I promise. For now, how about we stick with some good ol’ pumpkin pie?” They didn’t oppose it, so you turned to Joe, “What’d you think, Joe?”

“Can never go wrong with the classics.” He agreed, curtly nodding when you mouthed him a ‘thank you’ for easing the situation with the two. Their slight tension immediately disappeared when they asked you what a crumb cake tasted like. You thought they were joking, but the curiosity in their eyes and even Joe’s head tilt had you realizing that they were in fact, not kidding around. 

So, you knew what you had to do. 

The four of you got started with the pumpkin pie, considering how long both baking and chill time it would take. You and Sheridan prepared the filling while Lucy and her father worked on the crust you made in the morning. You couldn’t hide your amusement at how the duo were so careful, especially when Lucy repeatedly whispered to him to be careful as he transferred the dough to the pie dish. 

"Sorry ma'am." He apologized, despite the guiltless smile on his face at Lucy's pouty glare. 

Thirty minutes into its baking time, the girls were still playing tag in the dining area while Joe helped you wipe the cutleries you've washed. Just then, you noticed him looking over the bowl of cream you just whipped. 

"Don't think I didn't see you dip your finger in the cream, mister," He whirled around, eyes wide and lips still wrapped around his pinky before he raised his hands in defense. You nearly broke out of your demeanour just remembering how he licked the side of his lips, "What will the girls say if they ever saw their father do such a crime?" 

"They'd probably join me," He shrugged.

"Are you accusing them of something, Mr Pickett?" 

"I'm just speaking the truth, ma'am," He rested his side against the counter next to you, "They're only behaving now, but God knows if they'd stay that way the next time y'all have another baking party." 

"'Next time', huh?" You smirked, hiding your excitement with a teasing look. 

"I—" The realization had him snapping his lips shut in a thin line, even praying that the girls would barge in, "Well, I don't doubt that the girls love spending time with you." 

"I love spending time with them, too," You put away the last dish, wiping your hands with the rag perched on your shoulder before turning to him, "Between you and me, they're my favourite kids in the neighbourhood." 

"Because they visit here almost every day?" He snorted, even if he, too, visited the bakery often. 

"Okay, that, too," You pushed his shoulder lightly, "I mean, they've always been… the highlight of my day, y’know? Always sparing their time asking how I've been, even making friends with my staff. They, well, the three of you, are more than just my valued customers." 

It was your turn to feel shy, but also nervous, afraid you've crossed the line with your rambling. You nearly said something that could've potentially ruined what you have with the Pickett's, so you stopped there.

But, that man was sharp-eyed. 

"Yeah?" He began, sounding more intrigued than you thought, "Then, what are we, little lady?" 

His emphasis on 'we' made you wonder if he was talking about all three of them or just Joe himself.

His hand slid across the counter, approaching yours slowly as if he feared he was overstepping boundaries. You didn't move, in fact, you were hoping that he was going to do what he had in mind.

Your breath hitched at the feel of his warm touch. No doubt his hands were bigger, encompassing yours with no problem. 

You stared into his eyes, entranced by its ocean blue hue as he waited for your response with much wonder and dare you say, eagerness. 

"Joe, I—" 

Ding! 

The tiny footsteps that approached the kitchen door had you both pulling away at the same time. You were caressing your hand with the other subconsciously, missing the warmth you felt just moments ago. Joe wasn't doing any better, clenching that same fist as if he didn't believe what he did. 

"Girls, you're just in time!" You sported a tight smile, partially disappointed that the moment had to end but at the time, thankful that it did; you weren't sure how to answer even if he had given you a day for it, "The pie just got done baking but we gotta leave in the oven for a little bit so it doesn't crack at the top. Is it okay if we work on the crumb cake first?" 

"Okay!" 

"Cool, cool," You clasped your hands together before turning to Joe, "Uh, could you put the cream in the fridge for a bit, Joe?" 

"Right, right." He gave you a thumbs-up, turning around with the bowl in his hand and muttering 'fuck' before making his way to the fridge. Yet, it wasn't out of regret. Not when he was certain that you never did try to push him away. 

Throughout the second baking, you and Joe have been exchanging shy looks, which was definitely not a bad thing. Whether or not the girls noticed, you definitely didn't want to find out. His touch lingered till the very end of your activity, even after two hours. His hands were rough, a stark contrast to how gentle he caressed yours. You wouldn't be surprised if he heard how fast your heartbeat grew the second he stood right in front of you.

In the end, you took a piece each for leftovers, a couple of all three treats for the Pickett's and the remaining for the dear old lady and her huge family that you'd often bump into almost every morning. 

"Oh wow, it's three already?" Being the last person to leave the kitchen, you gasped at the time, "I made you guys miss lunch! I'm so sorry!" 

"Hey, hey, hey, none of that now," Joe interrupted before you could even repeat your apologies, "Had you been doing these all on your own, who knows when you'd take a break," He had a point; you would've been so caught up with work that you wouldn't even realized your own needs.

"Maybe…" You scratched your cheek, "But you guys must be hungry. I know all that sugar couldn't cut it." 

You watched as the Pickett's glanced at one another, possibly communicating telepathically before Joe opened his mouth.

"Tell you what," He began, "We don't want you feeling guilty over this 'cause mind you, I—we," He corrected, though everyone caught on pretty quickly, "We had a great time. And here, I thought, I'd leave the place covered in flour." 

He preened as your guilt turned into soft giggles.

"But what I'm trying to say is, how's about you join us for lunch?" 

You straightened up at his offer. 

"You want me to join you guys for lunch?" 

"I don't see why not. Girls?" Your eyes dropped to the sisters', not expecting the puppy eyes. He chuckled, noticing their little game, too, "Well, there you go." 

"I…" You weren't even sure if the girls leaning forward for your answer was just your own imagination, "I'd love to." 

Oh, how wish Joe could cheer the way the girls did, so one could imagine the self-control he needed to respond with a smile. 

"Good. Now, come on," The girls walked ahead of the two of you, giving him an opportunity to talk to you one-on-one, "I know a joint who makes good biscuits." 

"Oh yeah? Better than mine?"

"You don't make biscuits… Right?" He furrowed brows, trying to remember if you ever did.

"You don't know that, I could make a mean batch," You crossed your arms, "Why, you doubting me, sheriff?" 

He playfully rolled his eyes, though the upturn of his lips gave it away. Even after months of knowing you, you still loved to call him sheriff. You argued that it had a better ring to calling him 'Sheriff Pickett' rather than warden or chief. 

Not that he minded, really. 

"Hey, I never said I did," He stated as-a-matter-of-factly, "But I am going to need proof." 

"Careful, sheriff," You tutted, "You might not like it when I'm right." 

"Oh, 'when', not 'if'? Pray tell what's it in if it works in your favour?" He moved an inch closer to you, his breath growing heavier when your eyes locked. 

"Who knows?" You took him by surprise when sidestepped out of his vision, a cheeky grin at his blinking state, "Only time will tell." 

You exited the bakery, taking the seconds-long chance to regulate your burning skin before laughing with the girls as they chased around you. Joe, being the one who offered to close up the shop for you, finally let out a mix between a sigh and a chuckle as he watched the wholesome moment from the window. 

Not once did you or Joe ever forget about whatever happened in the kitchen nor did any of you tried to. At this point, there was no way you could mistake it for anything else and yet, you were still too scared to make a move. 

Guess you were right about one thing. 

Only time will tell. 

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Canada Celebration Tour | Dinner - October 19, 2021

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Battle of White Oak Road & Battle of Dinwiddie Court House [March 31st, 1865] 

On March 30, Lee shifted reinforcements to meet the Federal movement to turn his right flank, placing Maj. Gen. W.H. Fitzhugh Lee’s cavalry divisions at Five Forks and transferring Pickett’s division from the Bermuda Hundred front to the extreme right. Warren pushed the V Corps forward and entrenched a line to cover the Boydton Plank Road from its intersection with Dabney Mill Road south to Gravelly Run. Ayres’s division advanced northwest toward White Oak Road. On March 31, in combination with Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan’s thrust via Dinwiddie Court House, Warren directed his corps against the Confederate entrenchments along White Oak Road, hoping to cut Lee’s communications with Pickett at Five Forks. The Union advance was stalled by a crushing counterattack directed by Maj. Gen. Bushrod Johnson, but Warren’s position stabilized and his soldiers closed on the road by day’s end. This fighting set up the Confederate defeat at Five Forks on April 1. (x)

On March 29, with the Cavalry Corps and the II and V Corps, Sheridan undertook a flank march to turn Gen. Robert E. Lee’s Petersburg defenses. A steady downpour turned the roads to mud, slowing the advance. On March 31, Maj. Gen. W.H. Fitzhugh Lee’s cavalry and Pickett’s infantry division met the Union vanguard north and northwest of Dinwiddie Court House and drove it back, temporarily stalling Sheridan’s movement. With Union infantry approaching from the east, Pickett withdrew before daybreak to entrench at the vital road junction at Five Forks. Lee ordered Pickett to hold this intersection at all hazard. (x)

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NWSL team of the month 1 (May) in fifa ⚡

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Gays who... (the international edition)

dine together...

cook together...

play together...

workout together...

and grocery shop together...

...stay together!

(and GD, I have to say I’m joking because some of y’all flip out. I know Steph Catley is straight and I know Caitlin and Alanna aren’t a couple. So preemptively, CHILL!)