My profile on Twitter says this: "Wife, mum of 2, journalist/media advisor, avid reader, baker and film buff." That about covers it. Oh, and I'm from New Zealand.

I can often be found playing at Random Acts of Rob or on Twitter, where I'm @mrsaubergine

The Exclusive is my first attempt at fiction, but I have been writing non-fiction for cough22yearscough as a journalist. It's just a wee piece of fluff. I hope you like it.

Apologies to @ninapolitan for use of the word "Panty" ;-)

I'll use my profile to post musical and visual links for each chapter.

The very talented and lovely @DreamySim has made me this banner for The Exclusive: I love her so much!!

Pantydropper's Playlist, with all 19 songs featured in this story, can be heard here:

The Exclusive

Chapter One:

The Pantydropper:

The pic on his campaign billboard:

Blenheim:

Paparazzi by Lady Gaga http://www.youtube.com/user/ladygagaofficial?blend=1&ob=4&rclk=cti#p/f/7/QgKrzdaDQMw

Chapter Two:

The Right Honorable Member:

Masterton:

Pantydropper by the end of the chapter

Chapter Three:

The volcano might look like this:

Or this:

With or Without You by U2:

Open Arms by Journey (live):

Alone by Heart:

I Need You Tonight by INXS:

Italian Plastic by Crowded House (live):

Chapter Four:

Ed at the piano:

The SkyBlues sculpture in Wellington's Post Office Square:

It's Only Natural by Crowded House: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkbiMcpIk6g

Fall At Your Feet by Crowded House: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82JZh3VyE2M

Whispers and Moans by Crowded House (live): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZP9LbwEP7U

Ed's car:

Oriental Bay, Wellington, at night:

Ed's apartment: ,

Typical Aro Valley house:

Esme and Carlisle's house might look like this:

Chapter Five:

Edward's speech: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMBfTdm9ALk

The view from Edward's apartment, over Oriental Bay:

Edward's kitchen:

Angels by Robbie Williams: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73KIIOBCfK0&feature=fvst

Chapter Six:

The Love Boat captain (inspired by a JAG, MP and MRP three-way at RAoR):

Pantydropper in beanie and shades:

Chapter Seven:

Squeee! HHH says he would love to be prime minister (about the 2:30 mark): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm928OfQgz8&feature=player_embedded

Parliament buildings, Wellington: - left to right: Bowen House (modern office block) where most MPs have their offices; The Beehive, where the PM and Cabinet offices are; Parliament Building, where the debating chamber and select committee rooms are.

Pantydropper waiting for Bella's call:

Chapter 8:

Just this:

Chapter 9:

Bella's boots:

Edward's bedroom:

Just a Little Bit by Kids of 88: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWm9v9Bh0b0

Chapter 10:

Typical Backbencher Pub puppets:

The Debating Chamber, with the Speaker's chair at the head:

Cool Me Down by the Black Seeds: http://www.youtube.com/user/mrsaubergine1#p/f/49/ZytEicHf6p4

Into Temptation by Crowded House: http://www.youtube.com/user/mrsaubergine1#p/f/51/9MXKZUX8XgY

Bella's blue heels:

Chapter 11:

Pantydropper on his balcony:

Too Lost in You by the Sugababes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo07t6XjNO4

Pavlova:

Premier House, Wellington: and

Final image:

Richard "King Dick" Seddon:

Chapter 12:

Hayman Island, Australia:

Pantydropper's suite:

Hayman resort pool:

Anchor Me by The Muttonbirds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPIhhqM4b4s

One Day by Opshop: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dX7MktaEMh0

Katherine Mansfield:

Golfing Rob:

Chapter 13:

Arithmetic by Brooke Fraser: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D23sjATRmQw

Bolton Hotel, Wellington:

Chapter 14:

Te Papa, the national museum of New Zealand, on Wellington's waterfront:

"Solace in the Wind" bronze statue, by Max Patte, on the Wellington waterfront near Te Papa

My House by Kids of 88: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmkTyjtShno&feature=related

Chapter 15:

Pantydropper addresses the crowd:

On the balcony:

Message To My Girl by Split Enz: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUC_jE78FNE