"Crossover"
Narration by Mel Ann Collie
A couple of years ago now, I experienced a psychotic break from reality, starting my first year of college. I thought of myself as a private investigator. My partner was John Cusack (the actor). I sometimes worked with the TV character MacGyver, against his enemy Murdoc. But the core of my delusion had to do with the television program Diagnosis Murder. I considered myself friends with all the characters, and as Steve's girlfriend. Recently, I came across a notebook that I kept during that time, and I decided to type it all up and post it. People might be interested in reading it. And it is, after all, a FORM of fanfic.
During parts of the narration, you can see places where I am more in touch with reality than with others. What is true is very obvious. What I made up is even more apparent. Though this was once very real to me, it is fiction. I have no connection with John Cusack in real life. MacGyver and Murdoc are somebody else's property, as are the characters of Diagnosis Murder. There's a brief mention of Mulder from The X-Files. Again, doesn't belong to me. As for the individual Justin who is mentioned in my story, he is my real life friend, and I don't think he'll mind it. If he does though, he'll take it up with me. A character named TJ also appears, who is my older brother. But he's not real. He is completely a product of my mind.
This is being published for entertainment purposes only.
Thanks to dearjoan, who encouraged me to post this. You should all read her Diagnosis Murder fanfic "Black Jim", which is posted in this section. One of the best stories I've ever read! SOO love it!
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April 3, 2000
Field Notes:
John and I were on our way to the university today when Murdoc and his hoods open-fired on us. We hit the dust, and Murdoc's goons continued to fire until they had driven out of range. John wasn't aware that I'm on another assignment with MacGyver. I told him not to tell Steve when we'd meet up with him at Uni. I didn't want Steve to worry about my life being in danger. John agreed reluctantly.
Nevertheless, Steve was concerned. He knew I was on two assignments but not that Murdoc had found me. John said he'd be with me all day. Steve finally went to work, late. He wanted to stay and watch over me. But he knows I understand the dangers of my job as a PI.
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April 4, 2000
Steve was injured in the line of duty yesterday. He didn't want to tell me, but the bandage on his arm couldn't lie. He knows what happened with me and John, how we were attacked; John's cuts couldn't lie. Mine at least I could hide.
Steve and I both played the overprotective one. We held one another and showed how we appreciate one another. Poor John must have felt alienated. But he understood.
Narration by Mel Ann Collie
A couple of years ago now, I experienced a psychotic break from reality, starting my first year of college. I thought of myself as a private investigator. My partner was John Cusack (the actor). I sometimes worked with the TV character MacGyver, against his enemy Murdoc. But the core of my delusion had to do with the television program Diagnosis Murder. I considered myself friends with all the characters, and as Steve's girlfriend. Recently, I came across a notebook that I kept during that time, and I decided to type it all up and post it. People might be interested in reading it. And it is, after all, a FORM of fanfic.
During parts of the narration, you can see places where I am more in touch with reality than with others. What is true is very obvious. What I made up is even more apparent. Though this was once very real to me, it is fiction. I have no connection with John Cusack in real life. MacGyver and Murdoc are somebody else's property, as are the characters of Diagnosis Murder. There's a brief mention of Mulder from The X-Files. Again, doesn't belong to me. As for the individual Justin who is mentioned in my story, he is my real life friend, and I don't think he'll mind it. If he does though, he'll take it up with me. A character named TJ also appears, who is my older brother. But he's not real. He is completely a product of my mind.
This is being published for entertainment purposes only.
Thanks to dearjoan, who encouraged me to post this. You should all read her Diagnosis Murder fanfic "Black Jim", which is posted in this section. One of the best stories I've ever read! SOO love it!
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April 3, 2000
Field Notes:
John and I were on our way to the university today when Murdoc and his hoods open-fired on us. We hit the dust, and Murdoc's goons continued to fire until they had driven out of range. John wasn't aware that I'm on another assignment with MacGyver. I told him not to tell Steve when we'd meet up with him at Uni. I didn't want Steve to worry about my life being in danger. John agreed reluctantly.
Nevertheless, Steve was concerned. He knew I was on two assignments but not that Murdoc had found me. John said he'd be with me all day. Steve finally went to work, late. He wanted to stay and watch over me. But he knows I understand the dangers of my job as a PI.
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April 4, 2000
Steve was injured in the line of duty yesterday. He didn't want to tell me, but the bandage on his arm couldn't lie. He knows what happened with me and John, how we were attacked; John's cuts couldn't lie. Mine at least I could hide.
Steve and I both played the overprotective one. We held one another and showed how we appreciate one another. Poor John must have felt alienated. But he understood.