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9-1-1: LONE STAR REACTION

This reaction is for the season 4, ninth episode "Road Kill" which originally aired March 21, 2023. The episode was written by Carly Soteras and Wolfe Coleman and directed by Brenna Malloy. Spoilers ahead!

***LAST TIME ON 9-1-1: LONE STAR***

TK and Carlos enlist Mrs. Reyes to help rein in wedding planning-obsessed Owen, but their plan backfires when Andrea's inner-bridezilla is revealed. Meanwhile, Marjan aids a young couple she encounters in New Mexico, but becomes suspicious when the girlfriend slips her a message asking for help. TK and Carlos end up removing both their parents from their wedding planning duties and Marjan helps the young woman get away from her abusive boyfriend.

Now that we're all caught up, let's talk about episode nine - ROAD KILL. In our opening scene, a young girl named Mouse (Samsara Leela Yett) is involved in an accident with her best friend Joey Dawson (Ivan Sinitsin) and his parents, Jim and Susan (Greg Cohan and Jessie Cohen) when the dad becomes distracted and drives into the oncoming lane.

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Over at the 126, Captain Strand gets a Facetime call from Marjan. She lets him know she's sold the bike he gave her and got $200 more than what she paid for it. Marjan tells Owen and the others she's ready to come and of course they're all excited to hear this. She asks them not to make a big deal of her coming back to the 126 and Owen promises her they won't. She tells them she's currently in Tucumcari, New Mexico and she will leave for Austin first thing the following morning after she gets some rest at a hotel. Owen asks her to come straight to his house once she's arrived back in Austin because he says he wants to get a headstart on paperwork. Marjan sees through this and realizes her 126 family is planning a party for her return. Marjan is fine with the idea but asks that there not be any yacht rock. Marjan ends the call and we see her with Kylie (Brooke Sorenson), the young woman she rescued from her abusive boyfriend in the last episode. We learn that Kylie has purchased a bus ticket to Fort Lauderdale and Marjan gives her an envelope full of money so she can get a fresh start. Marjan says, "I blew up your old life. The least I can do is help you start a new one."

Kylie is overwhelmed by the gesture, especially when she learns that Marjan sold her bike. Marjan assures her she will rent a car to get home. The two of them arrive at the bus and Kylie begins to have second thoughts. She begins to reflect on the good times she and her boyfriend had but thankfully Marjan is there to remind her that those fond memories she has of their relationship aren't real. She then tells her that by now Grant has posted bail and there's no better time than the present for her to get away. Kylie tells her she's scared of doing this alone and Marjan tells her she's really brave for doing so. Marjan reminds her that her sister Sahar will be nearby in Miami should she ever need help. Marjan is such a good person! Kylie thanks her and hugs her before getting on the bus. Marjan tells her to enjoy her life because she deserves it. As the bus pulls away from the station, the camera pans out to show that Grant (Cameron Cowperthwaite) is watching.

Over at the captain's house, the 126 and Carlos are busy preparing for Marjan's return. Owen is fussing over canapes and LED balloons. It seems like he's channeling all of the energy he would be spending planning TK and Carlos' wedding into Marjan's welcome back party.

Somewhere in New Mexico, we see Marjan in a rental car en route to Austin, Texas. She notices an RV following really close and she realizes it's Grant. She attempts to have Siri dial 9-1-1 but the call keeps getting disconnected due to low reception in the area she's in. The RV rams into the rental which causes Marjan to drift into the oncoming lane. We see a glimpse of a red car before she drives off the road. The car flips and winds up in a ditch. Thankfully Marjan is still alive. When she comes to, her face is bleeding and Mouse is in the passenger seat. Marjan asks her what's happened and Mouse tells her there was an accident and she drove off the road. Marjan tells the girl she does that sometimes and this is when I remembered something very similar happening in last season's snowpocalypse episodes. Poor Marjan! Perhaps she should just stay off of highways. Marjan assesses her injuries and believes she has a couple of broken ribs and a concussion. She asks where Mouse came from and the girl tells her she was in the accident, too. Marjan remembers the red car she saw before she drove off the road and Mouse tells her that her friend and his parents are still stuck in the car. She asks Marjan to help them and Marjan says she will call for help. Unfortunately her phone is all busted up so she gets out of the rental car and asks Mouse to show her where the car she was in is located.

Meanwhile, Grant regains consciousness in the RV and he is pretty banged up as well. He finds a gun and some bullets and gets out of the RV. While leading Marjan to the car, Mouse introduces herself. Marjan does the same and the two discover they have something in common which is playing the same position in soccer. The two arrive at the car and find it flipped over. Marjan tells Mouse to sit down while she goes to check on Joey and his parents. Unfortunately there are no survivors except for Mouse. Mouse asks if they're dead and Marjan tells her she's sorry. Mouse blames herself for distracting Mr. Dawson but Marjan assumes responsibility. Knowing the outcome of this episode, I find it interesting that both Mouse and Marjan blame themselves. Marjan tells Mouse they need to go to the top of the road and find help but Mouse wants to say goodbye to her friend first. Marjan doesn't think this is a good idea and suggests she say goodbye to him in her head. Mouse asks how to do this.

Marjan says, "Close your eyes. Think of a time when you were truly happy together. Do you have a memory like that?"

Mouse recalls the time when Joey made a goal and he was so happy and he hugged her. Marjan tells her that if she holds onto that memory then Joey will always be that happy. The two then start off towards the main road.

Back in Texas, Owen's canapes are going bad and he wonders where Marjan is since she hasn't arrived yet. Mateo calls her phone but it goes straight to voicemail. Nancy suggests that maybe Marjan doesn't have service but Mateo says that if she's on the interstate she should have service. Marjan not answering her phone and being late to her welcome back party is a red flag because according to Mateo, Marjan never turns off her phone and she's never late to anything. TK asks if they should start calling hospitals. Judd tells him he has a better idea. He calls Grace who is on duty at the dispatch center. Judd tells Grace that Marjan should've arrived two hours ago and her phone is going straight to voicemail. Owen asks if Grace can try to get a location on her phone. Grace attempts to track her GPS but doesn't see her. Carlos asks her if she can tell them when the last time Marjan used her phone. Grace tells him that an hour and a half ago two calls, both under three seconds, were made to 9-1-1. Owen asks Grace to check for accidents in the area where the calls came from and Grace tells him she doesn't see anything. Paul figures out that Marjan can't be too far out from Austin based on when she left and when the calls to 9-1-1 were made. Owen enlists Judd and Paul to come with him to look for Marjan and Carlos says he's going to get in touch with the police to send someone to that area.

Marjan and Mouse make it back to the top of the road. A pickup approaches them and Marjan flags it down. An older man named Rick (Matt Gottlieb) gets out of the truck and let me just say, this guy was acting sketchy as hell, especially when he started talking about duct tape. One thing I noticed in this scene, especially during my second viewing of the episode, is that the man only acknowledges Marjan. He does not acknowledge Mouse. The old man tells them the nearest hospital is over 40 miles away. He goes into the bed of his pickup truck and hands Marjan a bottle of water. He then tells her he will dial 9-1-1. Unfortunately he doesn't get a chance to make the call because Grant shoots him. Grant starts shooting at Marjan but she and Mouse run away. The two of them retreat to what looks like a large sewage pipe and Marjan announces she is shot.

Back at Owen's house, TK and Carlos are busy making phone calls while Mateo combs Marjan's social media accounts. Carlos tells them that the rangers haven't found anything and TK reports that no Jane Does matching Marjan's description have been admitted to any hospitals in the area, Nancy suggests they start calling tow truck companies in case Marjan is stranded on the road. Mateo tells everyone he has a bad feeling. He says they never should've let her leave in the first place. TK and Carlos being great big brothers ask him to hold it together. Grace calls Carlos' phone and tells him that she ran a search on her name in the system and it came up on a recently filed paperwork. She tells them the report was made by a woman named Kylie claiming aggravated. Marjan was a material witness to the assault which is why her name is listed on the report. Grace tells him that Kylie's boyfriend was released from custody the same day and he failed to show up for his arraignment. Not to get all soap-boxy but this is yet another reminder of how flawed our legal system is. Grant should've never left police custody in the first place but I digress. Mateo finds Kyle's instagram account.

While Grant moves Rick's body, he yells out to Marjan who can hear her from where she and Mouse are hiding. Marjan tells Mouse she needs to get away but the little girl refuses to leave her. Mouse commands her to get up otherwise they're both dead. At the top of the road, a cop car pulls up behind the pickup and an officer (Dan Southworth) gets out to talk to Grant. This scene bothers me so much because there are a few instances where the officer seems suspicious of Grant's behavior and let me just say, Grant is not doing a good job of pretending everything is good. The officer is both clueless and useless and drives away. Makes me wonder if things would've turned out differently if Grant was a person of color. Just saying.

Marjan and Mouse find the RV and head inside. Mouse helps Marjan pack her gunshot wound in hopes of slowing down the bleeding. Marjan then finds Chekov's flare gun and grabs it. Marjan starts to drift in and out of consciousness while Grant goes looking for her. Marjan and Mouse manage to get out of the RV before Grant arrives but not before Marjan draws a sign in blood to alert anyone who comes looking for her. This game of cat and mouse definitely had me on the edge of my seat.

Back at Owen's house, Carlos relays the information he got from Grace to Owen, Judd, and Paul. Mateo gets a DM from Kylie saying she is on a bus to Fort Lauderdale so the others know that she is not with Marjan. Owen tells Mateo to get her on the phone. Kylie receives a call from Carlos and he tells her he's a friend of Marjan Marwani. Owen tells her that Marjan is missing and he and the others have not heard from her since yesterday. Kylie says she hopes Grant hasn't done something to her. She tells Owen that Marjan put her on a bus to get her away from him. Kylie lets Owen know that the RV she and Grant were driving belongs to Grant's father and that it has lojack. Owen tells Carlos to fill Grace in so she can locate the RV. Kylie says that Marjan is a hero. Owen agrees with her.

Marjan comes to after passing out and once again she begs Mouse to leave her. She tells her that she's lost too much blood and she's not going to make it. Mouse, once again, refuses to leave her. She tells her to take her hand and get up. Marjan summons all of her strength and the two head into another sewage pipe but this one is blocked off by a gate on one side preventing them from exiting through it.

Grace directs Owen to the location of where Grant's RV should be but he doesn't see anything. Grace tells him he should be right on top of it. Owen sees the pickup truck that Rick was driving and he, Paul, and Judd get out to look for signs of Marjan. Judd finds Rick's body on the ground. Owen says he will call it in and they need to split up to look for Marjan.

Grant finds Marjan and Mouse and prepares to shoot them. He stops when they hear Owen, Paul, and Judd calling for her. Grant figures that since Marjan is in rough shape, he doesn't have to waste a bullet on her. Instead, he goes to finish her off with his bare hands. As he advances towards her, Marjan takes out the flare gun she found in the RV and shoots him in the neck. I honestly didn't know flare guns could be used as weapons but it looks like it did quite a bit of damage to Grant. His neck is on fire. Yikes! He starts to choke on his own blood and it looks like Grant is dead. Marjan passes out right as the fire the flare gun started really starts to burn. Thankfully, Owen finds her in the nick of time. Marjan tells him to take Mouse first and Owen looks confused. Yet another sign of the twist that is about to be revealed. Mouse tells Marjan she will be okay and Owen picks Marjan and takes her back to his truck.

Tommy makes her appearance in this episode when she delivers some cronuts to the hospital waiting room where everyone's gathered. I've never had a cronut before but they sound delicious. One thing I love about this show is that when one of our first responders is down, the rest of them rally to show support. I love that. Of course TK and Carlos are the ones who go for the cronuts. Tommy asks how Marjan is doing and Grace tells her she is good and stable. Aside from sustaining a bullet to her abdomen, she also has two broken ribs, a concussion and some smoke inhalation. Goodness! There's a funny moment where Tommy talks about Izzy's three and a half-hour dance recital and Judd jokes that he hopes that Charley stays away from extracurricular activities.

Owen and Paul arrive with coffee right as Marjan's doctor, Dr. Cortes (Armand Vasquez) comes out to let them all know that Marjan's surgery was a success. Mateo asks if they are allowed to see her and Dr. Cortes says yes but only two at a time. Owen and Paul volunteer to see her first and when they arrive in her room she is happy to see them. Marjan is pretty groggy and she's on a LOT of painkillers. Marjan thanks Owen for saving her but he tells her she saved herself. Owen asks about Grant and Paul tells her he got what he deserved so I guess that means he's dead? Or in jail? I wish we got a more concrete answer. Owen does confirm the fate of Rick, the guy who tried to help Marjan. Poor guy didn't deserve that at all. Marjan then asks about the other car - the station wagon with the family inside. Owen tells her there wasn't another vehicle. Marjan is confused by this information. Owen asks if "Mouse" means anything to her and she says yes right as a nurse brings her flowers. When Paul asks her who the flowers are from, we get a flashback.

Waleed and Nasreen (Nicky Boulos and Vera Hairabedian) arrive at the hospital and rush to their daughter's room. Mouse is distraught about Joey and his parents. Marjan tells them she felt so alone but her mother reminds her that with Allah she is never alone. Her father tells her that he and her mother love her very much and her mother refers to her as their "sweet, little mouse". Plot twist!!! Mouse is actually Marjan! More on that later!

Back in the present, Marjan reads the card that came with the flowers and see that they're from her parents. End of episode.

What a great episode and what a great payoff to the Marjan leaves the 126 plot. I'm so happy we have Marjan back and I'm equally ecstatic we got a bit of her backstory. A few seasons ago we learned she was arranged to be married to her childhood friend but that's about all we knew about her other than her Firefox persona and her roller derby playing. I'm also glad we got to see Natacha Karam show off her acting chops. Not only is she one of the most stunning people I have ever seen on-screen, she can do action, comedy, and drama. I hope we continue to learn more about her because even though this can feel like the Owen Strand and Tarlos show at times, Marjan Marwani is particularly beloved by the fandom.

Let's talk about the episode's twist. I figured it out in the first scene but there were moments where I thought Mouse was really there. Upon second viewing of the episode, I noticed the car that the Mr. Dawson nearly collides with is not the rental car that Marjan was driving. However, in the scene where Marjan is hit by Grant's RV, she is already starting to lose consciousness when she sees a red vehicle approaching her. Another thing I noticed watching the episode again is that none of the characters Marjan encounters after the accident acknowledge Mouse's existence. When I knew for sure that Mouse was a figment of Marjan's imagination is when Owen finds her and she asks him to take Mouse first. Owen gives her the look Hen Wilson gave him when he was hallucinating Tim Rosewater back in season two.

What I found particularly interesting is that when Mouse blames herself for Mr. Dawson crashing the station wagon, Marjan interjects and says it's her fault. I think this is a sign that even years later, Marjan still blames herself for the accident that killed her best friend and his parents. I also thought that Marjan's ability to survive and take care of herself after the accident until help came speaks to that old adage that you can't help others until you first learn to help yourself. Marjan's origin story isn't one of triumph. It's actually one of loss. However, Marjan was able to keep her wits about her and her inability to save her best friend became the thing that motivated her to want to save others and Marjan has saved a LOT of people.

Well, we've gotten a lot of screen time with Marjan Marwani these last few episodes, so I wonder which of our characters will get focused on next. We still have quite a few episodes left in season 4. Give me some Judd and Grace, please, because they've really taken a backseat this season. Also, give me some more Paul and Asha and also give me some Mateo and some Nancy. Then I'll officially be happy. Oh, and one more thing - please bring Billy Tyson back because I miss that ornery asshole so much! Maybe I'll end up getting what I want. Until next time ...

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peroxideprinces · 1 year

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assignin fob songs to companions . this is @chaoticstephaniebrown‘s fault . ask me for my reasonin behind any n all of these . btw .

Susan - America's Suitehearts Barbara - Dead on Arrival Ian - Favorite Record Vicki - The (After) Life of the Party Dodo - Just One Yesterday Polly - Sophomore Slump or Comeback of the Year Ben - XO Jamie - Bang the Doldrums Victoria - Just One Yesterday Zoe - AB/AP Liz - Headfirst Slide into Cooperstown on a Bad Bet Jo - Nobody Puts Baby in the Corner Sarah Jane - I’ve Got All This Ringing in My Ears Leela - Stay Frost Royal Milk Tea Romana - G.I.N.A.S.F.S Adric - Lake Effect Kid Nyssa - Twin Skeletons (Hotel in NYC) Tegan - “The Take Over, the Break’s Over” Turlough - The (Shipped) Gold Standard Peri - w.a.m.s Mel - Sending Postcards from a Plane Crash (Wish You Were Here) Ace - Saturday Rose - The Patron Saints of Liars and Fakes Mickey - Alpha Dog Jack - I've Got a Dark Alley and a Bad Idea That Says You Should Shut Your Mouth (Summer Song) Martha - Golden Donna - Tell That Mick He Just Made My List of Things to Do Today Amy - Grand Theft Autumn/Where is Your Boy Rory - Calm Before the Storm Clara - Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying (Do Your Part to Save the Scene and Stop Going to Shows) Bill - Fourth of July Yaz - Sunshine Riptide Dan - City in a Garden

#not every companion bc i havent seen all of them but !!!#ask away !!#jake jests #dwposting

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rawiswhore · 2 years

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Shawn Michaels x Fem Reader- "Inside Of Me"

No, this fanfic is not a vorarephilia fanfic about Shawn...

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This is a true story from myself and I'm not making it up...

When I was a young girl growing up, I learned what penis into vagina (and even penis into anus) intercourse was through reading sex education books and seeing pornographic fanart on the Internet.

These sex education books would always mention how a man sticks his penis in a woman's vagina, but they never would mention how a man slides his dick back and forth inside a woman's pussy, like how normal sex goes on.

I remember being 12 years old looking up pictures of "The Simpsons" on Google Images or Yahoo images, and I would just type in "Bart Simpson" or "The Simpsons" on Google images, and I'd see these pornographic pictures of Bart putting his penis inside Lisa or Jessica Lovejoy or whatever, and I can remember seeing pornographic fanart of Philip J. Fry putting his dick inside Leela.

These pornographic fanart weren't gifs, just pictures.

Because of me learning about sex through sex education books and seeing that pornographic fanart on the Internet, I thought that during sex, a man puts his dick in a woman's vagina (or a guy's anus) and his cock just stays there and doesn't slide back and forth inside her twat or inside a man's asshole.

I'm sure some of you reading this fanfic can relate to this, can you?

I didn't watch porn growing up due to my computer having an Internet filter that blocked pornographic websites, and for the most part, I was not interested in pornography.

However, I can remember as a young girl being obsessed with "South Park" and Chef had that song where he tells a story of a male hummingbird entering a female hummingbird's "golden valley", and Chef states the male humminbird goes in and out, in and out.

I was also obsessed with "A Clockwork Orange" as a 5th grader, and one iconic quote from that movie is "the old 'in out in out'", which is a slang term for sex, and I remember that episode of "Family Guy" where Stewie meets his future self as an adult, and Stewie teaches his future self about sex, where Stewie states "and in and out and in and out" repeatedly where Stewie's future self as an adult thrusts his crotch back and forth.

Yet...for some reason, even after I heard that Chef song, that "Clockwork Orange" slang for sex, and Stewie demonstrating to his future adult self how to have sex, I STILL thought sex was something where a man sticks his penis inside a woman's vagina/anus or a guy's anus and while his dick is inside a vagina/anus, it sits in there, doesn't move and better yet doesn't slide back and forth inside.

Since in sex education books, they mostly always say how a man puts a penis in a woman's vagina (and sometimes even anus, even a man's asshole) yet never mention how a penis slides back and forth inside a woman's vulva, in March of 1997, you decided to try something with Shawn Michaels backstage.

What you tried doing with Shawn was in a hotel room on a bed, where you and Shawn were stark naked and Shawn had his long hair hanging down, not tied back in a ponytail.

Shawn had shaved his facial hair he previously had in February of 1997, and thank goodness he did, he looks vastly better without it in your opinion.

You laid on your back on top of the bed with your legs spread wide out, whereas Shawn took his penis and slid it inside your pussy hole.

As his dick was inside your twat, he didn't make his cock slide back and forth inside your vagina.

No, he let his cock stay inside your cunt without him humping you.

While the inside of your twat did tickle and feel so good on the shaft of his erection, at the same time, this was honestly a little boring.

What fun is it to have sex yet let a cock stay in your cunt or asshole but it isn't fucking you back and forth inside?

Maybe you can try another sexual position and it'll feel good, and that's what you suggested to Shawn.

It's probably really no use to do that, it'll probably still feel the same no matter what position.

Although, you can always try to do something.

You tried rolling and rotating the side of your body sideways and over until you were laying on your stomach on the bed, and you tried rolling over all while having a cock inside you.

Now that you basically laying on your stomach, you tried letting it see what it would be like if Shawn had his penis in your vagina, but he didn't slide his erection back and forth inside your twat like usual.

Even though it did feel a little strange when you rolled sideways while having a dick in your cunt, it still really felt the same as when you laid on your back.

"How does it feel now?" you asked. "Still the same?"

"You mean my dick in your pussy?" Shawn asked. "Yeah, still feels the same as before"

"And not the same as when your dick is sliding back and forth in me" you added.

"Yeah" he replied, nodding his head.

Really, even though this is doing something different, it's also a waste of time.

So instead, you rolled your body back sideways until you were laying on your back on the bed again.

You'd rather let Shawn fuck you while you laid on your back instead of your stomach, that way his genitals won't slam close to your anus, even if his dick isn't inside your asshole.

Should you try to do any other sexual position? It'll probably all feel the same, even Shawn is probably not amused over this.

You've actually thought of trying to do some more sexual positions like missionary and reverse cowgirl while Shawn has his penis inside your twat, but it doesn't hump you, but again, it'll probably still all feel the same.

Though, damn, the mental image of you riding Shawn reverse cowgirl with his cock inside you but you don't ride up and down his dick is hot.

"Shawn, do you want to try to do some other positions?" you asked him.

"It's up to you" he suggested, shrugging his shoulders. "It'll probably all just feel the same"

"What if your hands stroked my body while your dick was inside me?" you asked and offered. "And you didn't hump me?"

"Maybe" he suggested.

"Although, I probably won't get a lot of enjoyment out of you stroking my body while your dick is in me but not back and forth" you brought up.

"I probably might not even cum" Shawn mentioned. "From having my cock in your pussy but it doesn't go back and forth"

"Although, if you don't cum, I won't get pregnant" you brought up.

Shawn nodded his head hearing that.

Even though you'd love to have kids, especially with Shawn, but not really right now considering you're signed to the World Wrestling Federation, which will fire you if you get pregnant.

It's amazing that while you have a cock in your pussy, you're chatting with Shawn like you're having a normal conversation despite that you have a dick inside you, even though that penis isn't sliding back and forth in your vagina.

You tried letting Shawn's hands stroke your skin as his cock was laying inside your twat, where his hands began caressing your waistline up and down, only to swerve behind to your back.

Even though his caresses felt so good as his hands slid all over your skin, from your waistline to your back, it still didn't make up for that his dick wasn't moving inside your snatch.

Although, it did make this experience feel a little bit better.

However, his hands were squeezing between your back and the bed, and it was a little difficult for him to slide his hands under your back considering you were pressing your back on the mattress.

At least you could feel his penis slowly crawling forward into your pussy as it entered inside.

While you would let your hands stroke Shawn's skin, you're laying down and it's difficult to make your hands and arms reach out and try to touch him, especially his back.

"Would you like to play with my tits?" you asked him.

"I'd love to!" he answered with a smile on his face, to which his hands slid from your back and swerved sideways to your ribcage and eventually cupped your breasts.

His hands gave your tits a few squeezes and fondled them, but he still didn't hump you while his cock was inside your twat.

You also told him to pinch and tweak your nipples sometimes as well as rub them, and he listened to you, his fingers grabbing your nipples and pinching them, sometimes turning them, as well as rubbing them back and forth.

Your areolas are tingling while he pinches your nipples and fondles your breasts, and your pussy is getting more moist and damp.

He's driving you crazy, so crazy you might even moan.

A good thing about Shawn having his cock in your pussy but he isn't slamming and pounding it with his dick is that at least it isn't making you orgasmically moan, because then people next door might hear.

No matter if Shawn is tempted into ramming and shoving his dick back and forth in your vagina, or if he forgets, for now he must keep his cock inside your pussy but not let it slide back and forth inside it.

You're actually thinking of letting other male wrestlers stick their penises in your vagina or ass but not let them pound your private parts with them.

Though, would they be up for it?

Would it work?

It's probably better if you just let them pound your twat and asshole with their dicks.

#shawn michaels #1997 #90s #wwf

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fotographiya · 4 months

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7 Celebrities-Handpicked Wedding Destinations in Rajasthan | Fotographiya

Here we have enlisted the top 7 sizzling wedding destinations in Rajasthan handpicked by celebrities like Parineeti Chopra, Kiara Advani, Katrina Kaif...

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In recent years, Rajasthan, the land of timeless tales, vibrant culture, and grandeur, has emerged as a favored destination for both modern couples seeking the wedding of their dreams and famous celebrities looking to add a touch of royalty to their special day. Its ancient forts, opulent palaces, and sprawling landscapes serve as the perfect canvas for crafting weddings that are nothing short of spectacular.

As we delve into the top 7 wedding destinations handpicked by celebrities, you'll see that Rajasthan's charm isn't confined to the pages of history—it's very much alive in the present. From the breathtaking Leela Palace in Udaipur to the regal Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, each of these venues has played host to star-studded weddings that have left the world in awe. These stunning destinations aren't just Instagrammable; they're where our favorite stars decided to say "I do" in style. And you know what? They're nothing short of epic!

1. Leela Palace, Udaipur - Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadda's Epic Spot

Picture yourself amidst the shimmering waters of Lake Pichola, surrounded by the Aravalli Mountains. That's the breathtaking backdrop that made Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadda choose the Leela Palace, Udaipur for their nuptials. With its regal architecture and pristine gardens, this luxury resort exudes elegance and promises a wedding fit for royalty. It's like stepping into a fairy tale, and their wedding was a headline-making love story. This luxury resort is goals, with regal vibes and Insta-worthy gardens that scream royalty.

2. Suryagarh, Jaisalmer - Siddharth Malhotra-Kiara Advani, the Shershah Couple

The "Shershah" of Bollywood, Sidharth Malhotra, and the ever-charming Kiara Advani took their wedding vows amidst the golden sands of Jaisalmer at the Suryagarh. This fortress-like hotel mirrors the beauty and valor of Rajasthan, offering a unique blend of luxury and tradition that made their wedding a true fairytale affair. This fortress-style hotel is the bomb dot com, combining ancient vibes with modern luxury. Their wedding? Straight-up magical!

3. Raffles, Udaipur - Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic's Swaggy Affair

This palace-turned-hotel is all about romance, with serene courtyards and top-notch swag. The resort recently witnessed a popular wedding of Ace cricketer Hardik Pandya and model-actor Natasa Stankovik. The couple renewed their vows in a lovely ceremony in Udaipur on Tuesday, February 15th, 2023. The ceremony followed Christian rituals, which meant that Natasa was dressed in a pristine white bridal gown while Pandya put his dapper foot forward in a classic black tuxedo. Later that evening, the couple shared a glimpse of their celebration on Instagram with the caption, “We celebrated Valentine’s Day on this island of love by renewing the vows we took three years ago".

4. Six Senses Fort, Barwara - Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal

The resort is set in a 14th-century fort, and it is surrounded by stunning desert views. It is the perfect setting for a destination wedding, and it is no wonder that the resort is a popular choice for couples from all over the world. The resort also has a team of experienced wedding planners who can help you create the perfect wedding day. They will work with you to choose the perfect event space, the perfect menu, and the perfect decorations

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal had their love story unfold at Six Senses Fort in Barwara. It's where Heritage meets wellness, and their wedding was all kinds of chill and fabulous.

5. Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur - Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas

The palace is a stunning example of Rajput architecture, and it is decorated with intricate carvings and paintings. The palace has 347 rooms, including a grand ballroom, a museum, and a library. The palace also has a number of gardens, including a zen garden and a rose garden

The resort was a host to the wedding of another popular couple Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra. The fact that the wedding brought together two of the biggest fandoms in the world is a testament to the couple's star power and popularity. When they tied the knot at the Palace, it was straight-up royalty meets Hollywood glam. Lush gardens, Blue City views - this place has it all, and their wedding was a global sensation.

6. Radisson Blu Palace Resort and Spa, Udaipur- Neil Nitin Mukesh and Rukmini Sahay

Radisson Blu Palace Resort and Spa is a luxurious resort located in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. The resort is known for its stunning lakeside location, its beautiful architecture, and its impeccable service.

Neil Nitin Mukesh and Rukmini Sahay are one of the most beloved couples in Bollywood. They met through their parents, who are both actors, and they have been together for over a decade. They finally tied the knot in a private ceremony in Udaipur, Rajasthan, in 2017. They chose Radisson Blu Palace Resort for their big day. This spot nails the mix of tradition and modern luxury. With Insta-worthy gardens and stunning lakeside views, it's perfect for couples who want to slay the wedding game.

7. Shiv Niwas Palace - Raveena Tandon and Anil Thadani

The Shiv Niwas Palace in Udaipur is a testament to timeless romance. Celebrities have often chosen this palace for its intimate, regal charm. With its exquisite architecture and breathtaking views of Lake Pichola, it's the perfect place for couples who want to embark on their marital journey in a setting straight out of a storybook.

As you've witnessed the glitz and glamour of celebrity weddings and the enchanting allure of Rajasthan, we hope you're inspired to pen your own love story in this land of kings and queens. Whether you're a celebrity or a couple with stars in your eyes, Rajasthan welcomes you with open arms to craft a wedding that transcends time and leaves a legacy of love.

So, dream big, love fiercely, and make Rajasthan the backdrop of your own unforgettable love story. Because here, in the embrace of tradition and modernity, your wedding becomes a masterpiece that will be celebrated for generations to come. Rajasthan beckons and your love story awaits its grand finale in this land of timeless allure.

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Welcoming 2024 with Extravagance: New Year Parties in Bangalore

The Indian Silicon Valley, Bangalore, is getting ready for a celebration unlike any other as the year draws to a close. For those looking to ring in 2024 with a bang, the city provides a variety of options thanks to its exciting nightlife and diversified cultural landscape. This article will explore the best locations, themes, and activities that promise to make the transfer into 2024 unique, delving into the excitement and anticipation surrounding Bangalore's New Year's celebrations.

Excessive Luxury at Five-Star Locations:

Magnificent New Year's Eve celebrations are set against the backdrop of Bangalore's five-star venues and opulent hotels. Popular places to stay for the city's wealthy include "The Taj West End," "ITC Gardenia," and "The Leela Palace." With gourmet food, live entertainment, and premium beverage packages, these locations construct unique experiences. These parties are a great option for anyone who want to celebrate the new year in style because of their lavish surroundings and top-notch service, which create an air of sophistication.New year party in Bangalore 2024

Partying on the Roof:

On New Year's Eve, rooftop parties provide a panoramic view of the cityscape and the fireworks that light up the night sky, bringing Bangalore's skyline to life. For those who choose to celebrate outside, well-known rooftop locations like "Skyye Lounge," "High Ultra Lounge," and "Bang – The Ritz-Carlton" are in high demand. These events create an exciting atmosphere by fusing the excitement of being on a rooftop with live music, DJ sets, and a large assortment of cocktails.

Themed Bash Parties:

When it comes to themes for New Year's Eve in Bangalore, creativity is boundless. Event planners go above and beyond to guarantee a distinctive and engaging experience, whether they are planning futuristic soirées, retro-themed parties, or masquerade balls. Establishments such as "The Whitefield Arms" and "Toit Brewpub" are renowned for their inventive themes that turn areas into fantastical realms where guests can escape reality and welcome the new year with awe.

Brigade Road and MG Road street parties:

Bangalore's busy business districts, Brigade Road and MG Road, become vibrant street party areas on New Year's Eve. Both locals and visitors are gathered to celebrate together as the streets are decked up in lights and an atmosphere of celebration permeates the air. These spots are well-liked by people who enjoy the exuberance of a spontaneous street party due to their food vendors, live music acts, and lively street ambiance.

Festivities of Culture:

Bangalore's rich heritage is celebrated on New Year's Eve, which reflects the city's diversified cultural landscape. Events that combine traditional art forms, music, and dance with modern celebrations are held at places like the "Vyalikaval Cultural Centre" and the "Rangoli Metro Art Centre." Attendees may ring in the new year while celebrating the city's creative heritage thanks to this unique blend of cultures.

Fun for the Family:

There are several family-friendly New Year's Eve events in Bangalore for those who want to celebrate with their families. Special events with entertainment for all ages are arranged by family-friendly venues like "Innovative Film City" and amusement parks like "Wonderla". Families can make enduring memories as they say goodbye to the previous year and welcome the current one thanks to these festivities, which guarantee a healthy experience.New year party in Bangalore 2024

Including All Ages Countdowns in Bars and Breweries:

On New Year's Eve, popular pubs and brewers throw inclusive countdown parties, showcasing Bangalore's strong pub culture. Locations such as "Toit," "Arbour Brewing Company," and "Windmills Craftworks" provide a vibrant ambience, live music, and an extensive array of handcrafted beer options. These events accommodate a wide range of preferences, offering a laid-back yet spectacular New Year's celebration for those who prefer a more relaxed atmosphere.

In summary:

As New Year's Eve draws near, Bangalore, with its multicultural appeal and varied attractions, becomes a centre of festivities. The city offers something for everyone, whether your taste is for the opulence of five-star venues, the exhilaration of rooftop parties, themed extravaganzas, street parties, cultural festivities, family-friendly events, or inclusive countdowns at pubs and breweries. Bangalore's celebration of the arrival of 2024 is expected to make lifelong memories and welcome the new year with happiness, energy, and a feeling of camaraderie.

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TRIGGER WARNING: Discussions and depictions of racism and rape.

Strap in - it's a long one! More picture at the bottom to depict what happens given that it's the most important part of the episode.

Smiffina Episodes - Episode 288

Andrea is in Neil's car after their night at the hotel, believing that everything is finally working out for her. (We can handwaive her not answering her phone or checking messages by being too busy with Neil I guess but still!!! Surely someone at Sun Hill other than the 2 most senior officers have seen the papers by now and would have bene calling their 'friend' demanding to know what was going on?!) Neil reminds her that she has to resign after she's gotten the last important bit of information. She promises that it will be her last day.

Gina has been trying to track down Andrea but there's no answer at home or her mobile number and the paper office will only say 'no comment'. Despite all the chaos, she still has to give evidence at Kennedy's trial.

Colin 'helps' out in custody when Ken has difficulty restraining his prisoner. He roughly forces his arm up behind him and hurts him - causing upset amongst the prisoners friend and a concerned Leela who witnesses it - and knows that if the prisoner had been white, he wouldn't have behaved in such a needlessly aggessive manner. "Bit heavy handed weren't you?" "Just helping out. What's the problem? You're not related to him are you?" "That's witty...."

Neil asks what the fuss is outside the station when he reaches CID. Sam, Phil and Ramani tell him about Andrea being an undercover journalist and the newspaper report. "I must say," Quips Phil. "The photo on page 3 is rather disappointing."

Andrea approaches and is swarmed by the press. Smithy saves her by dragging her in and getting the gates closed but he's clearly not happy in having to do so, dragging her to Gina's office as a smug Gabriel stands at the top of the ramp watching. "You're a disgrace to the uniform."

Bit rich, Gabriel...

"You know he's covering something up, Smithy!" "That makes two of you!"

Andrea tries to get Gina onside by saying she didn't write it, her Editor did. She said she didn't want it published, especially not whilst she was still working there. Gina cannot be swayed, mocking Andrea's false humility and attempt at claiming she found it hard betraying her colleagues. Then she breaks the news about Andrea having to report to court - despite everything - to give evidence. Gina tells her she's to be escorted to and from court where she will be then taken to DPS headquarters and interviewed and no doubt suspended.

Colin claims he did nothing wrong in custody and that Leela is only seeing fault 'because she's Asian too'. Before Leela can pull him up on it properly, they're stopped by an elderly lady who has been mugged. Colin tries to take over and play the hero, but Leela reminds him of his position and that he has to stay with the victim whilst she goes to follow it up. As they walk off, Colin tells her her attitude stinks, Leela reminds him he's just a PCSO and isn't allowed to investigate.

At court, Neil confronts Andrea as he finds her on the phone to another journalist asking if he'd sent the press cutting and photograph - relieved when he tell her he has. Neil mocks her for being unable to not phone in one last story and asks if their talk now is on or off the record. Andrea doesn't understand, thinking they'd sorted everything out. She promises to make things right. He tells her that the expose has stopped everything. "You tell me one thing and do another." He doesn't trust her.

Andrea's interview in court does not go well - her background exposed by the defence. She claims it doesn't affect her evidence. Because being a know liar and breaking the law makes her an impeccable evidence giver! Adam is not impressed with Neil, knowing that they're in a relationship. Neil tells him he didn't know about Andrea being a journalist. He starts to continue but Adam tells him he either ends the relationship or ends his career at Sun Hill, demanding a full report on every bit of sensitive information he told her.

In the canteen, Colin clams he doesn't think Andrea did anything wrong as her assignment was to see if the MET was too PC. Tony rolls his eyes and informs him Positive Discrimination is rubbish and he claims that Leela is evidence that it is true and that she probably jumped the queue because of where she's from. "What?" Leela replied dryly. "Islington?" Colin claims that 'they' (other ethnicities) are terrorists, "they meet at their mosques and their temples and they sit and talk about how they can take over this country." he claims, insisting that 'we're living in fear here!'

Leela again has the upperhand over the idiot. "I'm living in fear alright. Fear of you becoming a police officer." Tony laughs, getting Colin's back up further. "I've more right to wear that uniform than you." "Why? Because you're white?" "Because i'd be a better copper than you!" He insists. Colin continues to inflame the situation, literally spitting at Leela when she calls him a bigot. Tony tells her she needs to report it or he will. Leela, still smarting from the situation with Sheelagh after she blew the whistle on a colleague from Barton St prior to moving to Sun Hill, tells him Colin isn't worth it. Tony sighs - and goes to tell Smithy.

Andrea's articles from before her time at Sun Hill were looked into - including the first victim of Alan Kennedy, the serial rapist. The defence tries to claim that, as she signed in the most important piece of evidene AND had met and talked to the first victim - she wanted Alan catching and invented/embellished the case to ensure it happened alongside Sam Nixon (who got over involved in it too). Sam can't resist squaring up to Sam, slapping her across the face. "You STUPID, SELFISH little COW!" She blames her for undoing every bit of success they had gotten so far and that "noone believes a single word she says."

Smithy hauls Colin up in Gina's office for the bollocking of a lifetime. Colin demands to know what Leela said to them, Smithy tells them she didn't - it was someone else who reported it. Colin claims it was a simple overreaction but she provoked him. Smithy reminds him that he warned him about it yesterday, Colin lets a racist slur slip in bfore correcting himself. Gina tells him he's going to be suspended once the superintendent returns. Colin asks how long for - Gina says she hopes permanently. Colin refuses to listen to Smithy and wait outside Adam's office, storming straight out of the station, barging through Jim and Ken. Ken turns to have it out with him and Colin insults him before setting off the fire alarm with his elbow as he goes. As Adam returns, Gina tells him what Colin did to Leela that Ken saw Colin start the fire alarm and that he ran off before they could stop him. Adam is fuming, claiming it's a disciplined service and that it's time officers were reminded of that. He sends Ken to go and find Colin and bring him back in.

Ken finds Colin in the pub and tells him he's been ordered back to the station and needs to face the consequences of what he's done. Colin insults him and Ken grabs him by the throat to stop him continuing. "I'll go back to Sun Hill, don't you worry." he growls. Ken leaves the pub and updates Phil, hanging up as he sees Colin drink driving a large ford transit van that he's stolen that has Arabic writing on the side of it. He jumps in his car and follows it.

"The enemy within, hey?" June muses as they watch Smithy escort Andrea through the station. Andrea begs Smithy to let her go to her pigeon hole to retrieve some evidence to 'get' Gabriel. "So you can take it to your paper with another big story so you can show us up that little bit more? Andrea Dunbar solves sniper case?" "I wouldn't do that!" she pauses before adding. ".... Not at first." Smithy gets called away on an urgent matter, but not before he tells Andrea 'to get the damn thing. if it proves a link [between Gabriel and the sniper] come and find me, otherwise I'll just assume it doesn't prove a thing." he says, having to walk off to sort the concern out. Andrea hurries to her pigeon hole and rips the letter open to find the article...

... just in time for Gabriel to open the door behind her and stare menacingly at her. He snatches the letter from her whilst throttling her with one hand and forces her into the nearest empty office. She insists she's not the only one with suspicions, she's just found the final link - and that he was involved with the sniper. Shaken, Gabriel stares at her - making Andrea realise that, for the final victim, he had gone solo. "You can't prove any of this." "I could if the sniper was till alive, but he's dead... fell from a tower block whilst you were with him." She scoffs. "You killed him!" "Prove it!" Gabriel growls. Andrea tells him he's transparent, the people at work have seen and heard things. They know who he is. "Noone knows me." Gabriel slowly confesses the truth - he came for revenge against June. He hated her for giving Gabriel up. So he told her he was her son - and watched her suffer. He found he liked the power the unifom gave him and he liked being a copper... he wouldn't leave.

Gabriel is knocked off track when Andrea mentions Kerry. He blames her for leading her on and not telling him that she wasn't interested. He claim it could have ended there - but she started nosing around and found out things that she shouldn't... Andrea says it doesn't explain why the sniper shot her. Gabriel just smiles slightly. "He didn't....." Andrea looks horrified, working out what that means. He knew he was going to be exposed when he saw her talking to Smithy - so he killed Kerry. She asks why he's confessing to her and he tells her its because 'the game is up'. He's now facing away from her and away from the door. She could run into the corridor and scream for help - but she doesn't... she keeps questioning him. She calls him a murderer - he says he's worse than that... he destroys people. "First June, then Kerry. Jason would have turned on me and told the truth, so I had to kill him too. It was the only way... and now there's you."

Ken catches up with Colin and tries to arrest him. Colin opens the van door and knocks Ken clean out. Later Ken wakes up int he back of the van with a huge amount of petrol in the van. He's cuffed to it and can't get out. Colin tells him he has a point to prove. "Wasn't a good idea to try and arrest me was it?" he scoffs. Ken tells him he was ordered to and Colin claims it's alright, thats where they're headed - right though the front door.

Andrea tries to manipulate him and tells him she's his colleague and friend and can help him - it has to stop. "Why don't you come out with me now and you can tell people the truth."

Colin continues to rant nonsensically. He claims he's going to give Sun Hill a wake up call. He apologises to Ken and tells him he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. He insists he's going to show Adam how terrorists don't need flying lessons to destroy a building - he's literally ranting and raving and not making much sense.

In the front office Marilyn is running behind, not knowing Reg is waiting to propose to her. Smithy asks her if Andrea has left yet and she says she hasn't seen her but she can't be 100 percent certain.

Andrea tells Gabriel she knows what it's like to lie to people she cares about and live a double life but knew she'd be found out one day. She says it's a relief now it's over because there's no more lies or secrets. She says she thinks Gabriel needs that too. "How do you sleep at night?" "I don't." Gabriel replies, choked. Gabriel is close to giving in but thne claims it's too late for him.

Ken begs Colin to stop the van and pull over. He claims its the only way to make it end. He tells him its nothing personal, he's sorry - and then he throws the handcuff keys into the back of the van as he drives into the carpark, with poor Ken literally unable to get them and getting covered in petrol. Colin leaps out of the van as it moves, leaving it to career into the front office.

"How many more people have to die?" Andrea begs Gabriel. She says it's time for Gabriel Kent to give himself up and let David Kent walk out of the room.

On hearing the van approaching, Smithy looks over his shoulder in shock, grabbing a member of the public beside him and literally superman like leaping out of the way with him as it crashes into the front office. (Impossible to get a decent pic of this due to the speed but check out the arm positions. Definite superman flight haha!)

"What the hell was that?" exclaims Andrea as the building shakes on impact.

The alarms going off and the officers come running. "Smithy?!" shouts Marilyn, scrambling to her feet. "I'm alright." he replies. "Are you ok?" Marilyn tells him she's fine but she's cleary terrified and in shock. Smithy asks her to show the gentleman he'd saved out. (surely he'd be needed for a witness statement but we won't go into that given what's about to happen....)

Smithy investigates the van and turns the engine off, looking in the back... only to find Ken. He tries to get into the van but the door is wedged. Marilyn shouts for Smithy again and he tells her to leave. Ken, sadly, is resigned to his fate as he's spotted fire starting in the engine. Ken screams at him to get out, Smithy refuses and leans in the window, giving him more handcuff keys, "I'll get you a fire extinguisher!" he tells him desperatley.

Instead of taking the keys, Ken grasps Smithy's hand tightly and calmly tells him to get out. Smithy swallows and draws back. Marilyn's phone rings and she goes to answer it.

The van bursts into flames, the front office collapses in on Marilyn, Smithy has a wall fall in on him, Andrea and Gabriel also suffer much the same fate but Gabriel isn't pinned whilst Andrea is trapped under rubble shouting his name. At first he goes to help her... and then he has a realisation. If she dies, his secret 'dies' with her too...

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