And so it begins...
Joe had read the article detailing the interview Alex had done for his father. There was more than a few things in it that had made him raise his eyebrows, but what had made him pause the most was that he let slip his brother-in-law's name. He could just see that causing complications since he hadn't even seemed to try and correct the slip.
When he saw Alex come in, he grabbed him by the arm, looked him in the eye and told him lowly, "I don't know what you're pulling, or what you think it's going to do, but I'm going to go out on a limb and say that you just might have started a mess."
Alex only shook him off before saying with a bit of a glare, "I don't know what you're talking about Joe, I've done nothing wrong." Alex had then entered his office and closed the door behind him.
Yeah, nothing wrong.
Maybe nothing wrong per-say, but he had heard that before; before having to clean up a mess of his. If they were lucky, nothing would come from the article. That seemed unlikely to him though, he felt a headache forming already.
February 21, 1984
Piston's Year at a Quick Glance
We were joined today by Alexander Piston for our annual year at a glance interview, where we usually take a look back at the previous year and ahead to the new year. In past years we've always held this interview with Alexander's father, Edward Piston.
"Thank-you for joining us today Alex. For curiosity's sake, could you tell us if there is any particular reason that we get your presence instead of your father's?"
"My father is wanting to slowly retire and as such, is handing the responsibilities that he has previously handled himself, such as this, over to me."
"Before we look ahead to this year, let's take a glance back at last year. It must have been exciting to see your youngest, who's your only daughter, tie the knot with racer Strip Weathers. You must be happy for her and to be adding such a talented young man to the family?"
"Oh, absolutely delighted, he makes Lynda happy and that's all that can be asked for. Her mother was tickled pink that she got to play wedding planner."
"Now, how did you think the race season went last year?"
"The season went well on all fronts, it was a successful year. We should hope this year goes just as well as last."
"Well, let's move on to looking at this year then. We just have to ask, even though your sister and her husband have asked to remain out of the public eye, will we be seeing either of them at any of the events this year? Or can you say anything about why we never see or hear about your brother-in-law?"
"No, my brother-in-law will not be at any of the events, but Emily usually tries to make it to at least one event for our parents. As to why my brother-in-law is so secretive about being seen or heard from, all I have to say about it, is all I can say about it. I have never cared much for him. Jesse had his time in the spotlight and he's just sore that he doesn't get any attention anymore."
"What do you mean by that? And why did you just call him Jesse? I thought your brother-in-law's name was Aaron?"
"Oh, did I call him Jesse? My mistake then, either way though, I've never much cared for my brother-in-law. Bit of a glory hog really, but let's move on. We were talking about the upcoming year, weren't we?"
"Ah, yes we were. With this year being the 30th anniversary since the Fabulous Hudson Hornet's crash, will anything be done to commemorate the tragic event?"
"It's not that tragic, Hudson did survive the crash, it only ended his career; but yes there will be something done. While I can't say exactly what is planned for it, there is going to be something. I expect there will be a fair amount of hype surrounding those past events."
"Ah, thank you Alexander Piston for that interesting interview. We'll be looking forward to next year's interview with you."
February 24, 1984
Quick Questions After Glance
We were left with some questions after reading Alexander Piston's interview. Such as why he referred to his brother-in-law as secretive? Or the brush off of calling his brother-in-law Jesse, when he's only ever been referred to as Aaron before. Even the way he talks of his daughter's marriage brings up questions. We would much rather of have had Edward Piston give the interview again this year than Alexander Piston's almost defensive and minimal answers that only added questions not answered them.
February 29, 1984
Could be Coincidence
Now this could be just a coincidence but Emily Piston's married name is Hudson, her brother had a slip of the tongue and called her husband Aaron, Jesse. Was he at the time thinking about Jesse Hudson instead of his brother-in-law Aaron Hudson? It just seems like an odd kind of slip, the two names aren't that similar to be confused for each other. It just leaves us with the question of why confuse those names? Is there some relation between the two? Unless Alexander Piston explains more, we may never know.
March 6, 1984
Aaron, Jesse, Fab Hud Hornet, Same Person or Different
Speculations have been running rampant since Alexander Piston's quote calling his brother-in-law Jesse instead of Aaron. One of the questions that is circulating is; are Jesse and Aaron the same person or are they two different people? If they are the same, does that mean we've found where the Fabulous Hudson Hornet is? Have we been lied to for years about Emily Piston's husband? Why have people been immediately jumping to the fact that Aaron Hudson and Jesse Hudson are the same person, and that he is the Fabulous Hudson Hornet? What does Emily have to say about her hiding who she's married to? None of these questions have been answered so far. We hope that one day these questions will be definitively answered.
March 12, 1984
Missing No More? Jesse Hudson?
It may no longer be a mystery as to where the Fabulous Hudson Hornet has disappeared to. We may have even unknowingly have always known where he is. With Alex Piston giving this quote to the press about his brother-in-law, it sounds like Jesse Hudson just might be married to Emily Piston.
"I never have cared much for him. Jesse had his time in the spotlight and he's just sore that he doesn't get any attention anymore."
Let's go over the facts we do have at the moment as nothing has yet been confirmed. Emily Piston married an Aaron Hudson, at the time he was studying to be a doctor and now is. We have never seen a picture of this man before, or at least not a clear one. Why is that?
We don't know much about him as the Piston family has been notoriously tight lipped about anything regarding the Hudson couple. As to why they are, the only reason that has ever been given is that they want to stay out of the press's spotlight. That could only mean they're hiding something like someone's past life as a Piston driver.
In turn that brings up only more questions. If that is in case why would they want to hide it? Is there truth in that second half of the statement? Better no attention than not the attention he thinks he deserves? Until we get an official statement from the family we will have no definitive answers.
March 16, 1984
Jesse Hudson, Hidden Right Under Our Noses?
Could Jesse Hudson have been hidden under our noses without us realizing it? The answer, yes he could be. To better understand the how, to that answer, we need to look at Jesse Hudson himself.
Jesse Hudson, better known as the Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and is recognized as one of the most influential racers the sport has seen, had gone missing after he had healed from his crash in '54, disappearing in '55. From what we've gathered on supposed sightings on Jesse Hudson is that they focus in on him from the late 50's to early 60's at the same school that 'Aaron' Hudson went to. After that period of time, sightings of Hudson declined greatly.
One classmate of Hudson's gave us a copy of a photo in his year book from '59, in it shows a very clear picture of Jesse Hudson in the middle of a lab presentation. It is extremely obvious that the man in the picture cannot be anyone, but Jesse Hudson. Furthering the proof that the two names refer to the same man.
March 21, 1984
Alexander Piston Confirms Speculations!
Alexander Piston has broken his family's silence of the past few weeks to confirm that his brother-in-law is; indeed, the Fabulous Hudson Hornet. The Hudson's living in the small town of Radiator Springs Arizona; have kept this fact a well hidden secret.
Alex was telling us how no one in the town knew of Jesse Hudson's past, only that he came from the east. He also told us that Hudson had swore the family to secrecy about his name and that's the real reason he's never seen. If his slip of the tongue means the truth is out there, we should be glad of it. It may prove that Hudson is deceitful, but it also proves the wondering of if he was dead is false.
March 30, 1984
Piston's Outrageous Claims Might Be True.
While Alexander Piston's claim that his brother-in-law is Jesse Hudson, driver of the Fabulous Hudson Hornet; may seem far fetched, it seems to hold water. Though the rest of the family has made no comment at this time, there has been evidence that those claims are valid. Past classmates of his in medical school have come forward with yearbook photos of him, and even a professor has come forward claiming that he taught Hudson. With high standing members of society coming forward, it adds a certain validity to the seemingly outrageous claims of Piston.
April 6, 1984
Mysterious No More, Jesse Hudson
While there have been speculations that Jesse Hudson the driver of the Fabulous Hudson Hornet may have been dead, those have been thrown out the door with it recently coming to light that it is untrue. It is, instead true that Jesse Hudson is alive, well, and married to Emily Piston.
The Piston family has been keeping this a secret, even though they have been aware of the rumours that he is dead have spread. There has never even been a statement given before, on whether they knew if he was alive or not.
Any statement that has been given about the Hudson couple has been vague, and gives only the slightest insight on them. When asked about Emily's husband, it didn't matter who it was who was asked, the answer about him was always the same. His name is Aaron Hudson, he's studying to be a doctor on the west coast or he is a doctor, always citing his work comes first.
So, while that may be true, it's obvious that is not actually his name nor does it say anything about his past. What else could they be keeping hidden from us?
April 16, 1984
An Excerpt from 'Alexander Piston Tells All' article in a local newspaper.
"He's been taking advantage of the family for years already. Particularly my sister; ever since he met her, he's been using her. He's completely turned my family against me and yet he's the one they, oh so, carefully protect like a lost kitten. They don't see past that old golden boy facade of his; from his racing days. He wasn't so clean cut even then and father knows that."
He placed down the paper he had been holding, though it was more like he slammed it down on Alex's desk. The latest interview with Alex right on top.
"I don't know what you think you've done, but I can guarantee you, it's not what you think it is." He told him, glaring at the man behind the desk.
Alex hardly glanced at the article and replied "it's going to do exactly what I want it to do. Humiliate and discredit him."
"Don't overestimated what power you have Alex, or it will cost you."
"That's why risks have to be taken."
"Well you've certainly taken a gamble, but in the long run it's not going to pay out. You're going to cost yourself your family the way you're going. He's your brother-in-law, why the sudden need to 'oust' him?"
"He shouldn't have been so presumptuous about taking my place at my daughter's wedding." Alex said darkly, scowling deeply at the thought.
"He wasn't, you refused to go and Lynda turned to her father figure."
April 22, 1984
Questionable Husband Choice
With Piston's latest statement it brings into question Emily Hudson's choice in husband. We all know he's a doctor, that being one of the few things that have been released about him. Until recently that is, with it now having been revealed that Aaron Hudson is actually Jesse Hudson.
We have to wonder how much of what Piston's remarks are true.
Has Jesse Hudson been using his wife's family? If that's the case, should Emily be married to him? Did she knowingly enter a relationship where she is being taken advantage of?
April 24, 1984
Rising Tensions Among Piston Family
The more that comes out, the more we see the tensions among the Piston family rising, showing more discord among them, then they like to show. With every article that comes out about Jesse Hudson, it seems to show a rivalry between the brother-in-laws that has not been left on the race track.
It also has brought to light the tensions between father and daughter, as well as son and father.
It seems Alex is not as delighted about his daughter's marriage to racer Strip Weathers as he claimed to be. Going so far as to actually boycott the couples wedding, leaving Jesse Hudson to fill the spot of giving her away.
As for Alex and his father, in contrast to what he had previously said about him getting more responsibility, he has actually lost many.
April 30, 1984
The Crash; 30 Years Later.
Jesse Hudson took the Piston Cup by storm when he started, immediately billing himself as the Fabulous Hudson Hornet; a name that would become a household name over the four short years he drove.
His first season, he took home the Piston Cup. Just barely missing the title of first rookie to win it, due to having run and won a single race the year before.
His second season not only did he take home his second Piston Cup, but he had the most wins in a single season, a record that is still standing 32 years later.
His third season was a little rougher on him due to multiple factors, but he still managed to push through those and come out with his third Piston Cup.
His fourth season ended up being his last and were his crash not to have happened, he would have walked away with his fourth cup. As it is, we are glad the crash did not take his life like it so nearly did.
While he was not able to return to the sport after his crash, he has moved on to further success. He has gotten married and has been so, happily for 26 years to Emily Piston. He has studied to be a medical professional and has been his town's doctor for 17 years, providing care to a town that would not have so otherwise.
The couple have both been enjoying the quiet life of a successful small town doctor and wife. Let them both live in peace, while they do good for their community.
May 7, 1984
We've Been Lied To
They've been lying to us all, and don't paint Alexander Piston as a saint in all of this either. I've seen the other articles that make him seem like a hero in all this. He's not a hero for bringing this to light. Until this point he's been as silent as the rest of them. That should bring to question, why now?
Why is it after 26 years that the Hudson couple has been married? Could it have something to do with his own failed marriage, while the Hudson's are still married? Or the fact that Alex's daughter has just married Piston Cup racer Strip Weathers last year, who has been compared in demeanour to his old racing rival turned brother-in-law.
Though the Piston family tried to hide it, Alex wasn't at his daughter's wedding. It is unknown whether he was not invited or chose not to go, but they chose to try and hide the fact he wasn't there. It is not a confirmed fact on whether he chose to boycott the wedding or not.
Also, don't forget that this year is the 30th anniversary of the Fabulous Hudson Hornet's career ending crash. Could this whole thing be some kind of sick publicity stunt for the anniversary of the crash? With those events it leads to some of interesting timing of learning Jesse Hudson is Aaron Hudson, Emily Hudson nee Piston's husband.
The entire family is at fault for this ruse, the Hudson's and Piston's both, don't let any of them pull the wool over your eyes. Only the family's youngest members should be considered innocent, all the rest shouldn't.
It should in fact be asked why though, that Jesse Hudson wanted to be unknown. Is it as some people say? That Jesse Hudson finds it better to have no attention than not having the attention he feels he deserves. Or could it be something different, darker, that they don't want you to find out.
We won't know until we get a proper statement from either Edward Piston or Jesse Hudson himself, and not whatever drivel Alexander spits out. But even then, when they do, how can we really trust them to tell the truth after all the years they've been lying to us.