Every universe needs a monolithic, ethically questionable, multinational corporation, and the Expanded Universe has Bickering Plummet. So far, it has been mentioned as an employer in several stories and my play Another Mother, but it’s the go-to corporate employer in Fictional Atlanta, and will play a significant part in future stories. Loosely based on places … Continue reading Expanded Universe, Bickering Plummet
Tag: Abigail Worthy
Worthy 51, The Phone Call
Rhiannon Worthy enters her home in Seattle, Washington, and slips out of her Crocs, then pads across the living room, sorting through her mail. She's been on a 48-hour rotation at the hospital, where she's a nursing supervisor, and she's looking forward to some down time. It's been a week since her daughter, Abigail and … Continue reading Worthy 51, The Phone Call
Worthy, Part 50 (Final)
In late-October, Abigail receives an invitation for an interview at Emory Medical School scheduled for January. She once again consults Winn, who gives her an overview of what to expect. "Your grades are exceptional, your MCAT was in the top percentile, and you have professional experience in a clinic, not to mention your extracurricular activities. … Continue reading Worthy, Part 50 (Final)
Worthy, Part 49
To fill her free time until she hears from Emory, Abigail volunteers to help Steven with a project. His sister, Rebecca, who died in a car crash in 2005, had a blog and published numerous articles in online publications around the region. Steven has wanted to compile them for publication, but has never had the … Continue reading Worthy, Part 49
Worthy, Part 48
It takes Abigail a little over a week to arrange an outing including Genevieve, Neil, and others in the band for Gloria to meet them. They're playing at an open mic competition at a club in Norcross, not far from where Gloria lives, and this time, Abigail insists on picking her up. She and Gloria … Continue reading Worthy, Part 48
Worthy, Part 47
Abigail's recruiter follows through on his promise to set up a meeting between Abigail and his other client, Gloria Savage. After making sure both are okay with the idea, he texts each one the other's number. Abigail wrestles with the decision to call or wait to hear from Gloria. She lets a day pass before … Continue reading Worthy, Part 47
Worthy, Part 46
The office where Abigail will be working is in Chamblee, but for her initial orientation phase, she's stationed at the main office downtown for several days, until all her paperwork goes through. There, she takes all the required coursework, ethics, time charging, security awareness, and other topics, all designed to insure she's acknowledged every rule … Continue reading Worthy, Part 46
Worthy, Part 45
As apprehensive as Abigail is about working for Bickering Plummet, she's even more so about telling Genevieve. Cataloging corporate wrongs is a favorite pastime of her cousin's, none more so than Bickering. During a career day at one of her schools in Seattle, Genevieve was asked to present an essay about Bickering Plummet to honor … Continue reading Worthy, Part 45
Worthy, Part 44
A number of interesting consequences result from Alyssa's giving birth in the office of T. J. Bailey's restaurant in Decatur and the first is that the owner awards the Caines and Neil free dinners for life, and since the restaurant is owned by a conglomerate, this offer extends to all their Atlanta area holdings. … Continue reading Worthy, Part 44
Worthy, Part 43
The venue for the band Neil found is called T.J. Bailey's and it's a few blocks off the square in Decatur. It's patterned after a cozy neighborhood bar, but seems way too polished for the traditional, lived in feel they're aiming to achieve. Leah and the Caines are there, along with a moderate crowd of … Continue reading Worthy, Part 43
