21
Time passes, as it does with a well oiled machine working away diligently. It had been two months since production had started and everyone was thrumming with excitement s the first episode was set to air, the movie length premiere a hint of what was to come.
They had considered releasing it in theatres but then after consideration decided that maybe letting the first one sell to the network direct to TV might be fairer to the fans. Once they saw the new concept and direction they would understand and future movie length specials would be able to be theatre releases first.
The entire village was rushing about with last minute preparations as they got ready to settle in front of their respective TVs, those without them … the Toninator was scandalised to learn not everyone watches TV … at the neighbour's house instead.
The cast and crew had offered a special advanced screening for the village but they had all voted and decided they wanted to watch the same as everyone else. Ianto pointed out that it was a team effort, the team should get a say. So here we are. The final product of all that work … 'From the Fog' the first movie length episode of the 'Hope' series was about to air.
"Come on love" Walter called up the stairs as the children settled around the living room in their favourite spots "We are as T minus five minutes here."
"Coming Cariad" Curtis called back, taking a moment to look t himself on the mirror, then he sashayed down in the new three piece suit of a deep rich purple with the candyfloss pink shirt to match. He knew without looking that Walter had stalled out as the children hooted with surprise and glee.
Curtis struck a pose and said in a sultry voice "did you …. Call mi' lord?"
"Jesus on a Harley" Walter breathed "Did Taddy get you that?"
"I met with his tailor …yes. Apparently I deserved a treat too" Curtis said with delight as he walked to the large sofa and majestically lowered himself, plucking the trousers and settling "Come husband. The show is about to start."
"Not fair" Walter hissed as he settled next to him "Waltzing about like that… I might."
"Hmmm?" Curtis looked at him with interest "Might what?"
"Come" Walter snarled, biting Curtis' earlobe and they both laughed as they took a moment to enjoy each other's love, then settle back to look at the large screen.
"OK. I bet I am in this….three times!" Pen said excitedly "Yeah. Three."
The kids argued about how many times they managed to be in the back ground of scenes then settled as the theme music started, a haunting version of the original theme song now an instrumental version with Imp's amazing musical talents on display.
The tartan came into focus, a fold in the fabric. A chain … flowing down across the fabric…. The Star.
Walter swallowed thickly as the tartan seemed to brighten and flare, the star almost going supernova against the material as it faded to white, then the scene transitioning to the fog.
It started.