Thank you to everyone who read or reviewed the last chapter. You're all wonderful. Again, this chapter is filled with new material. At least 75% is all new stuff.
Sorry this took so long. I was preoccupied with life and other projects. The good news is the next chapter is being proofread now.
Chapter 11: The Problem with Making Plans
From: Images_by_St._Paul
To: NewYork_review_EIC_JP
Time sent: 5/31/2010 7:06:21
Subject: RE: Have you spoken with Breanna recently?
No, I didn't say anything to Amanda. I should but I didn't. But Amanda is smarter than she looks on the outside. If she can remember the name of every single piece from Breanna's fall 2008 collection, I'm pretty sure she can figure out that your daughter looks exactly like her best friend. Also, Marc tells Amanda everything so she probably knew about the incident.
See this is why I think you need to tell Marc sooner rather than later. Other people know and somebody will tell him eventually. Whether it Breanna's five-year-old daughter or his best friend. Don't you want him to know from you? You know you're going to be less likely to have to resolve your custody issues in a court of law if you deal with this now.
Xxxx
From: NewYork_review_EIC_JP
To: Images_by_St._Paul
Time sent: 5/31/2010 7:21:24
Subject: RE: Have you spoken with Breanna recently?
Nobody has heard from Breanna or her daughter since Thursday, so the latter will not be a problem.
I'm willing to meet with Marc when you get back from DC. I just want to speak with a lawyer or two first. Maybe Breanna herself if she actually responds to any of my messages, but considering she's hiding from everyone that's probably not going to happen.
But what should I do about the friend? Unlike Breanna, I can't hide and hope that it will go away.
xxxxx
From: Images_by_St._Paul
To: NewYork_review_EIC_JP
Time sent: 5/31/2010 7:47:21
Subject: RE: Have you spoken with Breanna recently?
I agree that maybe speaking to a lawyer first would be good, especially because you're so afraid. I will talk to Amanda about the Jade situation. She may not know and the whole ambiguously worded email is just coincidental.
You should write her back about not being in contact with Breanna. I'm sure they are genuinely worried.
XXXX
From: NewYork_review_EIC_JP
To: AmandaTS
Time sent: 5/31/2010 9:06:31
Subject: RE: Have you spoken with Breanna recently?
Unfortunately, I have not spoken to Breanna since last Wednesday. I will let her know that you want to talk to her if she calls or emails me.
XXXXXX
From: NewYork_review_EIC_JP
To: West_Hartley design
Time sent: 5/29/2010 9:13:12
Subject: It's all falling apart.
Apparently your daughter has a very big mouth and in addition to telling half of Meade Publications that Alexis Meade is her other mommy she almost told Marc that Jade is his daughter. I don't even know how she figured that out. Did you say something to her? I need help figuring out how to tell Marc this news and unlike you, I can't hide in Paris until it all goes away. Actually, I can't even leave the country right now at all.
Do you know a good lawyer?
Xxxxxxx
From: NewYork_review_EIC_JP
To: Images_by_St._Paul
Time sent: 5/31/2010 9:20:43
Subject: RE: Have you spoken with Breanna recently?
I did email Amanda and thankfully have yet to hear back from her. Have you spoken with her? Does she really know about Jade? How did brunch go with your ex-boyfriend?
Xxxxx
From: Images_by_St._Paul
To: AmandaTS
Time sent: 5/30/2010 13:11:13
Subject: Missed you at brunch today.
Hey Amanda, it's Cliff. I was so sad not to see you at brunch today. You're usually always with Marc.
I want to talk to you about a couple of work things for the DC shoots. I assume that you're going to be working as my stylist on most of it?
Also, I spoke to my friend Jody and she told me that you were trying to track down Breanna. Honestly, I think you should just give her a couple of days. When she's ready to deal with everything she will contact you. I honestly think she didn't expect everyone to figure it out so quickly.
I mean she should have because Alexis looks a lot like her biological father, but maybe she just assumed that no one would think that because Alex was dating Jordan at the time. My friend is doing the same thing with her daughter. Although she assumes that it will work out better in her case because her daughter's father is supposed to be a member of my team exclusively. However, he is a bit ambitious and will sleep with his professors just to get ahead.
Xxxxxxx
From: Images_by_St._Paul
To: NewYork_review_EIC_JP
Time sent: 5/31/2010 13:23:21
Subject: RE: Have you spoken with Breanna recently?
The third annual Fashion TV Cares Memorial Day Brunch was great until Marc's boy toy showed up. Marc didn't even invite him. Nikolai got him an invitation because he has some passive aggressive thing going on with Marc due to the promotion. He's even trying to sleep with me to make Marc jealous. The trip to DC is going to be God awful. I think I would've preferred a week long business trip with Marc the week after the breakup.
Unfortunately, Amanda wasn't there but I did send her an email. I am still waiting for a response. Also, since Marc was mostly concerned with avoiding his boyfriend I don't think Amanda told him about Jade even if she doesn't know.
Xxxxxxxxxxx
From: HartleyMA (Mode);
To: EIC_Mode_MOR; Marc/Cliff_lovers_Conspiracy_Group
Time sent: 5/31/2010 13:32:24
Subject: Re: Welcome to the Marc/Cliff forever conspiracy group
My mom's annual Memorial Day Gaila was absolutely awful today, but something good did come out of it. I may have ran into a former boyfriend of mine that may be Troy's type and who happens to be really single. I'm still surprised mom invited Andy to her boring as hell Memorial Day soiree. Of course she invited him to the event for the sole purpose of convincing me to dump Amanda.
She still thinks he was just a friend instead of a boyfriend. Anyway, Andy wished me luck and asked if I knew of any hot available guys for some charity event he needs to go to at the end of June. Clingy boy toys are his favorite.
Xxxxxx
From: AmandaTS
To: Images_by_St._Paul
Time sent: 5/31/2010 13:30:12
Subject: Re: Missed you at brunch today.
You know that Marc is a daddy?
XXXXX
From: Betty_At_Home
To: HartleyMA (Mode); Marc/Cliff_lovers_Conspiracy_Group
Time sent: 5/31/2010 13:38:21
Subject: Re: Welcome to the Marc /Cliff forever conspiracy group
You're bisexual? Is this new? You never mentioned anything about a former boyfriend when we were dating. I don't have a problem with that. It's just something that I think I should've been told upfront.
XXXXXX
From: Images_by_St._Paul
To: AmandaTS
Time sent: 5/31/2010 13:41:56
Subject: Re: Missed you at brunch today.
Yes
Xxxxx
From: AmandaTS
To: Images_by_St._Paul
Time sent: 5/31/2010 13:44:12
Subject: Re: Missed you at brunch today.
You know about Jade and you're not running for the hills so I guess I should take that as a good sign.
Also, since she told you directly, I guess that means I don't need to figure out how to secretly DNA test a three month old. My conversation with Daniel's lawyers about that did not go well at all. Now I need to find lawyers who are not assholes.
xxxxxx
From: HartleyMA (Mode)
To: Betty_At_Home; Marc/Cliff_lovers_Conspiracy_Group
Time sent: 5/31/2010 13:48:21
Subject: Re:Welcome to the Marc /Cliff forever conspiracy group
You never mentioned being in love with your best friend when we were dating so I guess we're even. That's definitely something that I should've been told upfront. I would've had no trouble being your placeholder if I knew I was just a placeholder.
Unlike you I did mention something about my ex. I told you that Andy help me out during our break up after you cheated on me with Henry. (I was only ok with you cheating on me with Daniel because you were actually in love with him.)
Xxxxxxxxx
From: AmandaTS
To: Images_by_St._Paul
Time sent: 5/31/2010 13:51:46
Subject: Re: Missed you at brunch today.
Yes, I know for sure that Marc is Jade's father. And I'm not running because I don't think Marc is the type of person who would run off on his own child. Fuck around with me when we're dating? Yes. But not screw over his kid. He's definitely devoted to you to the point where he is looking at high chairs in his free time.
Should I be worried about the lawyers? Does Marc know?
XXX
From: Betty_At_Home
To: HartleyMA (Mode); Marc/Cliff_lovers_Conspiracy_Group
Time sent: 5/31/2010 13:52:32
Subject: Re: Welcome to the Marc /Cliff forever conspiracy group
First, I thought that it was Andi with an "I". Second, nothing happened with Daniel until recently. At least I had the decency to wait more than 48 hours before I slept with someone else.
Not that I'm not happy that Amanda finally has a decent boyfriend. She deserves to be happy. Also, congratulations on the baby again.
Xxxxx
From: EIC_ModeUK_DM
To: AmandaTS; EIC_Mode_MOR
Time sent: 5/31/2010 13:59:21
Subject: I think my girlfriend is going crazy but I love her anyway.
I've been watching this conversation on my blackberry as I watch Betty become more and more upset. She just started screaming at her computer and threatened to write an article series about stupid ex boyfriends who get their new girlfriend pregnant less than two days after the breakup. She is scaring DJ. She's scaring me.
XXXX
From: AmandaTS
To: Images_by_St._Paul
Time sent: 5/31/2010 14:01:03
Subject: Re: Missed you at brunch today.
No Marc doesn't know. I only talked to a lawyer because Daniel asked me to for the sake of getting help with DNA confirmation before I tell Marc. If I told him there was a possibility of him having a kid and then it turned out to not be true. Marc would be hurt.
I didn't even tell Daniel. I'm may have asked him for advice on the best way to tell somebody that they're going to be a dad. Then Monique told him about the Jody thing and Matt told Betty, who told Daniel about Jody's daughter that looks like a Marc clone. He managed to put everything together on his own.
Look, Marc has been screwed over by his family a lot but I think he still really does want a family. A real family to be with him. At the same time, he's not used to being happy so he self-sabotages. Everybody knows about the Vogue incident. This is what he did with you.
I was threatened by you and scared of losing my best friend because you were the first guy that he ever really loved. Honestly, that scared the hell out of him. I neglected my best friend duties and allowed him to completely screw you over because he was scared and I'm sorry about that. I should have kept him from doing what he did and I'm sorry.
This time around, I won't let him sabotage his relationship with Jade. Babies deserve more than that. I'll be a better friend than last time, to both of you. I promise.
Xxxxx
From: HartleyMA (Mode)
To: Betty_At_Home; Marc/Cliff_lovers_Conspiracy_Group
Time sent: 5/31/2010 14:01:48
Subject: Re: Welcome to the Marc/Cliff forever conspiracy group
Please do not pretend to be innocent when we both know you're not. You really expect me to believe nothing happened? I know about the not-a-Christmas party make out session and I know about you kissing him the week before we got back together in the Bahamas. Let's not even begin to mention the emotional cheating. You have been in love with Daniel longer than you have known me.
Again, I would've been okay being a placeholder if I knew that going in.
xxxx
From:EIC_Mode_MOR
To:EIC_ModeUK_DM; AmandaTS;
Time sent: 5/31/2010 14:04:21
Subject: Re: I think my girlfriend is going crazy but I love her anyway.
Daniel - let Matt and Betty have this out now. You know her better than I do and even I know that your girlfriend has a tendency to hold things in. This needs to come out now. It is better to have this argument with each other in e-mail than at my actual wedding. Amanda and Betty are still friends and you and Matt share a brother. She's not going to be able to avoid him. You, Amanda, and I have been waiting for this to happen for months. Just let them argue now. If she starts to break things get DJ out of the room and get some really good chocolate. Maybe you could just go for sex. That might help the tension levels.
Xxxxx
From: Betty_At_Home
To: HartleyMA (Mode); Marc/Cliff_lovers_Conspiracy_Group
Time sent: 5/31/2010 14:09:47
Subject: Re: Welcome to the Marc /Cliff forever conspiracy group
Matt, before you start throwing stones please remember that you now live in a glass house too. Before Amanda got pregnant she got completely wasted at Monique's not-a-Christmas-party and practically told me about you coming over to her apartment the night you thought you got me pregnant and kissed her.
xxxxxx
From: EIC_ModeUK_DM
To: AmandaTS; EIC_Mode_MOR
Time sent: 5/31/2010 14:15:21
Subject: Re: I think my girlfriend is going crazy but I love her anyway.
I've already sent DJ upstairs. I think I'll try for a massage instead of sex if this crazy plan doesn't work. Do you think maybe we should let them know that they're still CCing everyone and we can see this entire argument?
Xxxxx
From:EIC_Mode_MOR
To:EIC_ModeUK_DM; AmandaTS
Time sent: 5/31/2010 14:17:12
Subject: Re: I think my girlfriends going crazy but I love her anyway.
Probably, but this is so entertaining. Got to love reply to all!
Xxxxx
From: HartleyMA (Mode)
To: Betty_At_Home; Marc/Cliff_lovers_Conspiracy_Group
Time sent: 5/31/2010 14:19:32
Subject: Re: Welcome to the Marc /Cliff forever conspiracy group
Yes, I kissed Amanda at her apartment and she pushed me away. I went to her after I saw you and Daniel being all in love with each other at your house. I found out later that you actually told him you thought you were pregnant before you told me.
You have always trusted him more than me. I've made peace with that because maybe that's the way real love should be. We never had that.
xxxx
From: Images_by_St._Paul
To: AmandaTS
Time sent: 5/31/2010 14:35:19
Subject: Re: Missed you at brunch today.
Sometimes love isn't enough. I'll be honest, yes I still love Marc but there were problems in our relationship. Unfortunately, love doesn't automatically get rid of problems.
Plus with Jade in the picture, Marc is going to need to focus on her for a while. It would just be a bad time to restart a relationship that goes beyond the platonic. I care about Marc enough to want him to focus on being a good dad.
Plus, I don't think our previous relationship had the best foundation. Maybe we need to be friends first. Sex is not everything. Actually, I feel like it makes most relationships more complicated.
Do you have any ideas on how we can tell Marc about Jade? I got Jody to agree to meet with him, but I would really like for things to run as smoothly as possible.
Xxxxxx
From: AmandaTS
To: Images_by_St._Paul
Time sent: 5/30/2010 15:01:12
Subject: Re: Missed you at brunch today.
Especially when you accidentally get pregnant.
And I get that love is not everything. I love Matt but I don't know if it's all going to work out or if it will fall apart at any moment and it's not just me now that I have to worry about if things go South. I mean, when it was just me I could deal with him dumping me from Botswana because he believes the rumor from that bitch that hates me. But we have a kid now and our child has to come first.
I told Matt earlier that I really wanted to spend more time with Jody because we needed to have more friends with kids. I haven't replied to her yet. Let me just write her back thanking her for her update on Breanna and then suggest a dinner party the Friday after the wedding.
Hopefully by that point, Marc will have dumped the toddler and we won't have to actually share a meal with Troy. I assume you'll be there for emotional support?
XXXX
From: Images_by_St._Paul
To: AmandaTS
Time sent: 5/30/2010 15:30:12
Subject: Re: Missed you at brunch today.
Yes, and if Marc has yet not already broken up with the toddler before that point, I'm sure he won't be around much longer. People who still act like they are 12 years old don't date people with children.
XXXX
From: Images_by_St._Paul
To: AmandaTS
Time sent: 5/30/2010 15:30:12
Subject: Re: Missed you at brunch today.
I completely agree. I'm sure he is the type of guy who would just run away. He would make an awful step daddy. That's the whole reason why I'm a part of the breakup conspiracy.
XXXXX
From: Images_by_St._Paul
To: AmandaTS
Time sent: 5/31/2010 15:35:12
Subject: Re: Missed you at brunch today.
You are actively trying to break up Marc and Troy?
Xxxxx
From: AmandaTS
To: Images_by_St._Paul
Time sent: 5/31/2010 15:41:12
Subject: Re: Missed you at brunch today.
Yes. Mostly because he's not good at all for Marc. Plus, I think Marc is only with him because he is lonely. I mean, I know that I have been so caught up with Matt and the baby that I haven't been the friend I needed to be so Marc is looking for affection elsewhere and Troy is a needy baby puppy.
I don't feel bad about it because honestly I don't think Marc even likes him. Also, the sex can't be that good because Marc keeps returning to the apartment by 10 on date nights. Also he went with you to brunch. Not the toddler. When the toddler showed up, he started sending me desperate text messages. That's not a sign of a good relationship.
He's happy right now and that has nothing to do with the boy toy. I mean, he's literally dancing around the apartment talking about everything you guys did. He gushed about your outfit. Now I know you're a professional photographer and you can see beauty in anything but you don't like dressing up unless you have to.
I mean, he's so giddy he agreed to me planning a dinner party with Matt's new coworker at the Hartley foundation offices in Harlem. He didn't even ask who she was.
XXXXX
From: Images_by_St._Paul
To: AmandaTS
Time sent: 5/31/2010 15:43:12
Subject: Re: Missed you at brunch today.
Which will work out in your favor when he finds out it's Jody.
I don't think you should be actively trying to break up Marc and the toddler. I think it will fall apart on its own. Just be there for him when it does.
XXXXX
From: AmandaTS
To: NewYork_review_EIC_JP
Time sent: 5/31/2010 15:49:12
Subject: RE: Have you spoken with Breanna recently?
Thank you for getting back to me. Please let me know if Breanna calls. Matt's kind of afraid.
Since you are going to be working with my boyfriend, would you like to come over for dinner? I can't really cook, but I know all the best take out in the city. Also with the baby coming, I kind of need to make friends with other people with small children. Babies are terrifying and I need all the help I can get.
Are you available on Friday the 18th? We would love to have you at our house.
XXxxx
From: NewYork_review_EIC_JP
To: Images_by_St._Paul
Time sent: 5/31/2010 17:02:12
Subject: She Really Does Know Doesn't She?
You set up a dinner party so I could tell Marc about the baby, then, didn't you?
Xxxx
From: NewYork_review_EIC_JP
To: Images_by_St._Paul
Time sent: 5/31/2010 17:04:12
Subject: Re: She Really Does Know Doesn't She?
Amanda was the one who suggested it, but yes. Yes Amanda knows and she is not going to tell Marc before the party. She wasn't planning to until her lawyers talk to your lawyers about setting up a paternity test. But since that's no longer an issue, she's willing to help us set up a meeting for you to tell Marc yourself.
XXXX
From: NewYork_review_EIC_JP
To: Images_by_St._Paul
Time sent: 5/31/2010 17:06:02
Subject: Re: She Really Does Know Doesn't She?
I hate you
XXXX
From: NewYork_review_EIC_JP
To: Images_by_St._Paul
Time sent: 5/31/2010 17:09:32
Subject: Re: She Really Does Know Doesn't She?
No you don't. This is for your own good. More importantly, it's for the good of your daughter. Jade deserves to have her dad in her life and I know Marc is going to want to be a part of that life.
XXXX
From: NewYork_review_EIC_JP
To: Images_by_St._Paul
Time sent: 5/31/2010 17:16:22
Subject: RE: She Really Does Know Doesn't She?
You're still in love with your ex-boyfriend. You're far from impartial.
xxxxxx
From: NewYork_review_EIC_JP
To: AmandaTS
Time sent: 5/31/2010 17:18:10
Subject: RE: Have you spoken with Breanna recently?
Sure I would love to come. Besides Jade is going to need more friends. And it always helps if her friend's parents are in the same industry as me.
I'll see you in 2 ½ weeks.
Xxxxxx
From: Images_by_St._Paul
To: NewYork_review_EIC_JP
Time sent: 5/31/2010 17:49:22
Subject: Re: She Really Does Know Doesn't She?
It will be fine. Besides it is better if we tell Marc in a controlled setting than if he finds out by some other means. Daniel Meade of all people figured it out on his own and it took him three years to realize he was in love with his best friend. Be glad he's in London and firmly believes that you don't tell somebody something like this over the phone.
XXX
From: NewYork_review_EIC_JP
To: Images_by_St._Paul
Time sent: 5/31/2010 18:01:12
Subject: Re: She Really Does Know Doesn't She?
Christ. I figured that out when he made a donation to get an extra Yeti spot. I know you're right. I am just not sure if I'm ready for this.
XXXx
From: Images_by_St._Paul
To: NewYork_review_EIC_JP
Time sent: 5/31/2010 18:03:28
Subject: She Really Does Know Doesn't She?
Thankfully, you'll have two weeks to get ready for it.
XXXXX
From: EIC_Mode_MOR
To: Mode_Users
Time sent: 6/1/2010 11:32:21
Subject: Message from Editor-in-Chief Monique Osborn-Rossi: Changes at Mode
For those of you who were not at the staff meeting this morning, there have been some major changes in the organization of the magazine beyond my new last name. We will not be having a new creative director come on board. Instead, Mr. Marc St. James will become our new Junior Creative Director taking over most of the portfolio once held by Wilhelmina Slater. Mr. Matt Hartley will become the new Director of Public Outreach for Meade Publications. He will also be working on very special projects for Mode magazine including a serious about celebrity passion projects.
In a world where everybody has their own fashion blog we have to differentiate ourselves. These are just our first steps in the evolution to become a new Mode.
Xxxxxxx
From: Images_by_St._Paul
To: Mistress Monique
Time sent: 6/1/2010 14:15:12
Subject: About DC
I love you. I really do. I even put up with you trying to set me up with my ex-boyfriend because I'm pretty sure this is your coping mechanism for getting over Molly's death. Yes, I know what you're doing.
I will keep looking the other way if you replace Nikolai on the DC shoot. I can't work with him. He's a prick. He hit on me yesterday just to piss off Marc. I have a series of inappropriate phone calls from him on my voicemail. I will pursue sexual harassment charges if I have to. I can't deal with people like that.
From: NikolaiH
To: EIC_Mode_MOR
Bcc: Mode_Users
Time sent: 6/01/2010 18:13:01
Subject: Re: Message from Editor-in-Chief Monique Osborn-Rossi: Changes at Mode
Fuck you.
I can't believe you hired Marc to be the new creative director. Everybody knows the Junior at the front of that title is supposed to make people less upset that you gave him a job that he doesn't deserve when six months ago he was still picking up Wilhelmina's dry-cleaning.
Is he blowing you too? It wouldn't be the first time. We all know how he got the opportunity that he squandered at Vogue. There is living, breathing, evidence of that.
Consider this my resignation. I fucking quit you sanctimonious Bitch.
Sent from my iPhone
xxxxxxxx
From: Mistress Monique
To: Images_by_St._Paul
Time sent: 6/1/2010 9:15:12
Subject: Re: About DC
It's not an issue. Nikolai no longer works at Mode because he decided to throw a hissy fit because Marc got the job he wanted without even applying for it. I think I have a replacement but I'm going to have to check with him.
Hey a little ex sex will make you forget all about the stupid little model who did not see how great you really are. Really, at this point anything to get rid of Troy. I feel like I need to file a restraining order against the guy on Marc's behalf. He's a baby stalker with a crush.
Xxxxxx
From: EIC_Mode_MOR
To: NikolaiH
Time sent: 6/1/2010 19:32:21
Subject: Message from Editor-in-Chief Monique Osborn-Rossi: Changes at Mode
Nikolai, I accept your resignation. That's too bad because I was planning on making you the new managing editor for the creative department. Or at least I was before I got reports of you sexually harassing one of my photographers and you threw a hissy fit. Oh well, I guess I'll be giving that job to someone else now.
I suggest, because you just essentially accused me of hiring someone for a position solely based on sexual favors, that you don't ask me for a letter of recommendation.
XXXX
From: Images_by_St._Paul
To: Mistress Monique
Time sent: 6/2/2010 7:05:12
Subject: Re: About DC
I heard. He bcc'd all of Mode when he resigned.
I know you hate Troy. Honestly, I don't even think Marc likes Troy, but this is not the time to interfere. Marc is going to have too much going on in his life for you to play matchmaker very soon. Back off, Emma.
PS: Did you read Jody's nominated article about being a first-time mom at 50. You better hope nobody at Mode reads that, considering what else was in Nikolai's resignation.
Xxxxx
From: EIC_Mode_MOR
To: Creative_Director_Mode_MSJ
Time sent: 6/01/2010 7:26:21
Subject: Special project for the DC shoot and other Mode staff issues
Hey, Marc I'm going to need a list of possible people to take over the Managing Editor position for the creative side. Nikolai just quit after he accused you of getting your job by sleeping with me. Moron.
Also because he just quit, I need you to go with one of the photographers for a few days and check out a lot of the locations for DC. We aren't going to have a lot of time to shoot at the State Department or Congress and we need to set things up. I just wanted to make sure we don't have a repeat of the United Nations shoot.
I'm actually surprised the State Department is letting us shoot there after that fiasco. You know someone there knows about it. It was probably the talk of the UN General Assembly last year.
Xxxxxx
From: Mistress Monique
To: Images_by_St._Paul
Time sent: 6/2/2010 8:32:12
Subject: Re: About DC
They don't pay me enough to deal with this.
Now I'm going to have to send Marc with you to DC just so I can do damage control without him here. I hope the mom tells him very soon because finding out by accident really sucks.
Be thankful 90% of the rumor mill is convinced Marc is a Kinsey 7 despite the scale only going to 6, Marc's boy toy included. Thankfully, the 10% have only been leaving hard copies of that article and Marc's office. Justin has been shredding them.
Apparently Justin already knew.
xxxxx
From: Creative_Director_Mode_MSJ
To: EIC_Mode_MOR
Time sent: 6/02/2010 8:35:01
Subject: Re: Special project for the DC shoot and other Mode staff issues
I'm not even surprised. I know because he bcc'd everyone and threw in a jab about me sleeping with Jody for good measure. He's a vindictive asshole. He's hated me for a very long time.
Although, I can't believe you're using him as an excuse to play matchmaker. You were never planning on him going to DC. I am so on to you. In case you've forgotten, I'm the one who helped you manipulate Betty and Daniel.
You don't want me to go down to DC to scout locations with my ex-boyfriend. You want me and him to play tourist in love. I will respectfully decline.
By the way, I don't love him anymore. I don't know where you got that idea from. I love Trevor.
Xxxxxx
From: EIC_Mode_MOR
To: Creative_Director_Mode_MSJ
Time sent: 6/2/2010 08:47:21
Subject: Re: Special project for the DC shoot and other Mode staff issues
You really think I'm going to use you like that, especially because Cliff told me not to. By the way Cliff asked me to remove Nikolai after he made an unwanted pass at him at the Fashion TV Cares Brunch. I was going to have to find a replacement no matter what because I don't tolerate sexual harassment at all.
By the way, your boyfriend's name is Troy. You can't love someone you don't know the name of.
If you decide not to go I guess I'm going to have to send Troy to scout locations in DC. I don't have anyone else to send because they're all working on other projects or trying to fix what our favorite dick sabotaged before he quit via iPhone yesterday. Thank God Daniel instituted the save on a flash drive rule after the last time we lost an entire magazine due to a disgruntled employee. Fortunately 90% of everything was saved off-line somewhere else.
Also, with the Jody related gossip circulating around the office, I think you need to lay low in DC for a little while.
Xxxxxxx
From: Creative_Director_Mode_MSJ
To: EIC_Mode_MOR
Time sent: 6/2/2010 9:08:21
Subject: Re: Special project for the DC shoot and other Mode staff issues
Damn you
I can't put Cliff through that. I also don't want to have to drive down to DC to get him out of jail when he strangles Travis.
You are just as evil as Wilhelmina and I truly mean that as a compliment. What time do I leave? By the way, we better have separate rooms.
Xxxxx
From: Images_by_St._Paul
To: Mistress Monique
Time sent: 6/2/2010 9:35:12
Subject: Re: About DC
I'm okay helping with damage control. I already convinced Jody to tell Marc after the wedding. Keeping him in DC until the wedding might be the only way at this point to keep them from finding out before she tells him. It's too obvious, if you know the Jody thing actually happened.
Xxxxxx
From: EIC_Mode_MOR
To: Creative_Director_Mode_MSJ
Time sent: 6/02/2010 09:41:27
Subject: Re: Special project for the DC shoot
Of course, you will have separate rooms. I'm not that evil. Cliff is a friend of mine. I could never do that to him. Because DC really isn't that far away from New York you're driving down. I'm sure you'll enjoy the quality time. By the way, how was your Memorial Day brunch? I was so busy yesterday that I forgot to ask. You were at the Fashion Cares Gaila brunch and not as a +1. That must've been great for you, especially because of the company.
PS: Your boyfriends name is Troy. Seriously, why are you dating him? Are you really that lonely? Get a pet or have you thought about adoption. I think you would make a good single-parent. You're doing great with Amanda.
Xxxx
From: Creative_Director_Mode_MSJ
To: EIC_Mode_MOR
Time sent: 6/02/2010 09:45:21
Subject: Re: Special project for the DC shoot and other Mode staff issues
Did Cliff tell you about Memorial Day?
After Holston, I don't think I'll ever have a dog again. And let's be honest, Matt is going to flake out and I'm going to be the only steady male figure in Amanda Junior's life. Well, the only one that will be there on a daily basis in a changing diapers sort of way anyway. So I think that counts as adoption.
Xxxxxx
From: EIC_Mode_MOR
To: Creative_Director_Mode_MSJ
Time sent: 6/02/2010 09:48:21
Subject: Re: Special project for the DC shoot and other Mode staff issues
Marc, I am talented. I also have excellent resources and good Intel and my mom just happens to be on the board of the charity event you were at. I'll have an intern send you more information for DC.
I'm hoping you're wrong about Matt, but I'm worried too. We just have to be there when it all falls apart.
Xxxxx
From: EIC_Mode_MOR
To: West, Brianna
Time sent: 6/2/2010 10:01:21
Subject: Are you okay?
Are you okay? It's been almost a week and nobody's heard from you. It wasn't even this bad after my first husband died. Let us know that you're okay. Your assistant can't keep making excuses for you for forever. Although, she's come up with some really good excuses. A last-minute trip to Europe, after you received some mysterious phone call Friday morning. Do you really expect me to believe you're in France right now? I'm this close to having Victoria Hartley come over to your apartment. You know I wouldn't threaten you with that unless I was worried.
Xxxxxx
From: AmandaTS
To: Images_by_St._Paul
Time sent: 6/2/2010 13:11:13
Subject: Warning
Marc just told me that Monique is sending him with you to DC because Nikolai is an asshole. Are you going to be able to go the whole trip without accidentally telling him about Jade?
Xxxxxx
From: Images_by_St._Paul
To: AmandaTS
Time sent: 6/2/2010 13:21:17
Subject: Re: warning
I already knew about Nikolai quitting and Monique told me that she was sending Marc because of something Nikolai said when he quit. Basically, at this point it's less likely for Marc to find out about Jade in DC than in New York because the rumor mill will obviously be putting the pieces together.
Xxxxxx
From: AmandaTS
To: Images_by_St._Paul
Time sent: 6/02/2010 13:27:09
Subject: warning
I'm going to kick Nikolai in the balls. If I see him again. Six people already asked me if the rumors are true and I've had to lie except to Troy. I told him to ask his boyfriend. He's purposely not telling Troy about going with you to DC.
By the way he keeps calling him Tony, Travis, and even Terrence. I just don't get why my best friend is staying with someone he doesn't even like.
Xxxxxx
From: Images_by_St._Paul
To: AmandaTS
Time sent: 6/2/2010 13:35:17
Subject: Re: warning
That's probably a good call.
I think Mark is lonely. People do stupid stuff when they're lonely.
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From: EIC_Mode_MOR
To: Creative_Director_Mode_MSJ
Time sent: 6/02/2010 16:39:12
Subject: Last minute things for the DC trip
Hey Marc,
Before you leave tomorrow I thought I would let you know I need everything including the pre-information and the site locations by Monday morning for the DC shoot by e-mail. However, if you want to spend some more time in DC away from your boyfriend with your ex-boyfriend be my guest. I'll pay for it personally. Just make sure you get back in time for my wedding and Wilhelmina's wedding.
You'll know that she'll kill you if you're not there.
Xxxxxx
From: EIC_Mode_MOR
To: Creative_Director_Mode_MSJ
Time sent: 6/02/2010 16:39:12
Subject: Last minute things for the DC trip.
I hate you.
Xxx
From: EIC_Mode_MOR
To: Creative_Director_Mode_MSJ
Time sent: 6/02/2010 16:39:12
Subject: Last minute things for the DC trip.
No you don't. You just hate that I keep pointing out the Troy truth. You don't even like him. He started yelling at you in front of subordinates this afternoon because of the Jody rumor that got kicked up to another level by Nikolai. That was ridiculously unprofessional. I'm going to have to send him to counseling for slapping you.
He also accused you of sleeping around with Amanda and Matt. You deserve better. You don't have to go back to Cliff. Although I do want you to be professional with him. But don't stay in a bad relationship because you're lonely, especially with someone that likes to hit. That's the most important thing my mom ever taught me.
Everybody expected her to stay with my dad even though he managed to get the help pregnant with me. That's what society women did back then. Instead, she adopted his bastard child, took half of his company, and tossed him out the door. Now she is one of the biggest names in the hospitality/real estate industry and he is pimping out Windom-West brand ties at Macy's with the new trophy wife.
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From: Byron at home
To: Monique at home
Time sent: 6/2/2010 23:32:21
Subject: Wedding present
Hey Mo, I think I found the perfect wedding present for you. My wife will give it to you tomorrow when she meets you at your fiancé's restaurant for breakfast
PS: Breanna is back in the city. I have pictures. Don't worry, I'll come up with some BS story to explain it.
Xxxxxx
From: West, Brianna
To: EIC_Mode_MOR
Subject: Re: Are you okay?
Time sent: 6/3/2010 06:32:21
Hey Monique, it's me. My assistant wasn't lying to you. I am in France because something big came up. I will tell you about Alexis' situation when I get back next week. I'll be there in time for DC but just in case bring Amanda as a backup.
PS: Your wedding dress is not gray, it is silver.
xxxx
From: West_Hartley design
To: NewYork_review_EIC_JP
Time sent: 6/3/2010 09:55:21
Subject: Re: It's all falling apart.
My baby girl did you a favor. It's much better than it comes out now. Trust me on that. At least you're able to control how Marc finds out.
I'll be back soon I'm just visiting Jordan and her mom for a few days in Cleveland. You know that they both adore Lexis.
My attorney Shawn will call you.
Xxxxxxxx
From: Monique_Owens
To:Wanda _S
Time sent: 6/3/2010 13:02:13
Subject: Wedding present from your future sister in law
Wanda - I am so looking forward to the wedding Tuesday morning. I know my big brother is so excited to become your husband after his little moment of stupidity last year. It's perfectly OK that you're having your wedding five days before mine. My friend Byron just gave me the most interesting wedding present. He gave it to me when I had lunch with his wife this afternoon. I'll tell you about it if you'll meet me for coffee at Gio's restaurant Friday. Call Mr. Weiner to set up a time.
Are you still planning on using Isabella to take care of your post retirement needs? There may be a little problem with that. Amanda's boyfriend's mom is interested in using Isabella herself. I'll tell you all about it at during coffee.
XXXXX
From: NikolaiH
To: Creative_Director_Mode_MSJ
BCC: NewYork_review_EIC_JP
Time sent: 6/03/2010 13:49:21
Subject: Isn't this a family resemblance is uncanny.
Everybody now knows about you getting your Yeti spot the same way you obviously became creative director at mode, on your knees. Unfortunately, I can only prove the latter. I really thought you would have figure that out after my last email went to the entire office, but apparently you're not that smart.
Congratulations you have a kid from when you screwed your Yeti instructor to get a job you didn't deserve. I guess we should all be happy you can't get Monique pregnant since she doesn't have a uterus anymore. Less spawn of Satan that way.
File name Jade St. James. JPEG
To be continued.
Just a note for those who do not remember, but in Gossip Mode Style Monique pretended to be Connor's sister to get him access to Wilhelmina when she was in a coma. This is an identity that Monique has used before, mostly when Molly was sick. However, as far she knows she is not actually related to Connor but her daddy did sleep around a lot.