Rod and Freeman's Fishing Trip (Photostory)

While the rest of Morristown was having Family Fun Day, Rod and Freeman were out fishing at one of Rod's favorite spots.  Tony had argued with Rod about not spending any time with their father since his return.  So Rod agreed to a fishing trip.  Just him and his dad.

After being out on the lake most of the day in the boat, Rod decided to cast one more line to see if he could catch one more fish.  He was a little disappointed in how little fish he had caught. 

Meanwhile, Freeman was taking a break.

He watched his son intently, just so happy to be spending the day with him.

He sits down and takes a look at their catch.  Wasn't a lot, but the day had been very special. 

"Woo hoo, Dad.  This one's for you."  

Freeman looks up.

"That's a nice one, son."

"He's trying to get away, but I have news for him.  Ain't gonna happen." 

"That looks like the biggest catch of the day."   

Rod returns to the boat and adds the fish to the others.  It is indeed the biggest catch of the day.

"So Dad, are we ready to call it a day?"  (Rod)

"Call it a day?  I can't let you outdo me, son.  I need one more go out there.  Let me see if I can't get one just a tad bigger."  (Freeman)

"Well, I see you haven't lost that competitive spirit."  (Rod)

"I can't be outdone by one of my offspring.  At least not without a fight."  (Freeman)

Freeman heads back out, one more time.

"Come on.  Fishing rod don't fail me now." 

There are quite a few real fish swimming around.  Let's hope they are biting.

Rod patiently waits as his dad tries to score one more catch of the day.  Of course his mind drifts to his sweetheart, Danielle.  He's wondering how she's making out with the boys.  He hates that he is missing family day.

 But he is happy he decided to spend some time with his dad.  After the first hour, the tension between them disappeared and it was like old times again.  Rod has lots of questions, but he's no longer sure he needs them answered.  Maybe they will just move forward

"What's wrong, old man?  Fish not biting?"  (Rod, jokingly)

"Old man?  You're just trying to break my concentration.  One must learn to be patient." 

"Give it up.  We can't stay here all night."  (Rod)

Freeman stays out a few minutes longer, then makes his way back, without a fish.

"Well, I guess you are the winner, today."  (Freeman)

"I think we both did okay.  We'll have to do this again soon."  (Rod)

Freeman is all too happy to hear this.

Rod gets up and starts to pick up the cooler.

"Are you leaving the boat here, son?"  (Freeman)

"Yes.  No one will bother it.  This little area is private and there are only a couple of us who fish here."  (Rod)

And with that they head back to the cabin, briefly, before heading back to Morristown.

Scenes From the Upcoming Video

I'm working on the new video today.  This will be the end of the reception regardless of what happens or doesn't happen.  It's time for these people to go home and get on with their lives.  The setting is a small bar area not too far from the ballroom.  Rod was looking for a more private area, but the hotel was pretty busy. Even the courtyard was crowded.

Poor Freeman

A few of the models, there for the conference, met in the bar to have a drink.  The bartender is loving all the attention.

Hmmm.  I wonder what they are saying.  I didn't have anything good to put on the shelf, so I had to make do.

This is one of my favorite dios.  It was a difficult photoshoot because this is located in one of my oversized bookcases in the darker recesses of Morristown.  It's always difficult to get the lighting right because of the reflections and not being able to get light behind or on top of the subject.

Will There Be Drama at the Reception?

Antoinette and the kids have finally arrived at the hotel.  They are one of the last guests to arrive because she had to make a quick stop at the drugstore.

"Okay guys.  We are here."  (Toni)

"Yay." (Zahara)

"Make sure you have everything.  I don't want to come back to the car once we are inside." (Toni) 

"Zahara, you can start walking now."  (Jessica)

"Wait. I think I left something."  (Zahara)

Just then a man approaches the car.  He is careful not to get too close.  He doesn't want to startle anyone.

"Hello Antoinette."  (stranger)

"Freeman?  Is that you?"  (Toni)

"What are you doing here?  Wait, I have a better question.  Where have you been?!" (Toni)

"I imagine you have a lot of questions and I plan to answer as many as I can.  I'm just not sure it should happen right here."  (Freeman)

"Why are you here?" (Toni)

"I heard that Rod was getting married today.  I was at the church, but I lost my nerve and left before anyone could see me."  (Freeman)

"Are these your kids?  Is that Nikaya?  Oh my, she sure has grown into a beautiful young girl."  (Freeman)

"Zahara is also our child.  That's Jessica, my brother's niece, in the middle." (Toni)

"Wow, I really have missed out on so much.  Hello, ladies."   (Freeman)

"Hello."  (girls in unison)

"Girls, why don't you wait over there near those steps.  I will be right with you."  (Toni)

"And look at this handsome fellow.  He looks just like Tony did when he was little." (Freeman)

"Would you like to hold him?" (Toni)

"Do you think he would come to me?" (Freeman)

"There's only one way to find out."  (Toni)

"Freeman, I think it's great that you are here.  I'm just not sure this is the right place and time to just show up after being gone so long.  Why don't you come by the house later, and see Tony?  That will give me time to prepare him."  (Toni)

"I'm afraid if I don't do this now, I may lose my nerve.  They are big boys.  I think they can handle it." (Freeman)

Antoinette doesn't know what to say.  She doesn't want to risk Freeman leaving and disappearing again without talking to Rod and Tony.  Still, she is very nervous about how they will react seeing their father after so many years of him being away.

"Freeman, I am going to leave it up to you.  You do what you think is best.  You know you were always my favorite father-in-law, and I will support whatever you decide."  (Toni)

"Have you had more than one father-in-law?" (Freeman)

Antoinette starts laughing.  She really has missed having Freeman in their lives.  She gives him a hug before heading to the reception. 

Freeman watches as she leaves.  He is hoping that his sons will be able to forgive him.  He starts to think about what Antoinette said about the time and the place.

Hmmm..... Will Freeman surprise Rod and Tony at the reception?

Will he take heed to Antoinette's advice?

Will he disappear again?

This is the new Morgan Freeman headsculpt.  I purchased the head from ebay.  He is bodied onto a TTL 3.0 body.  This is by far the most impressive sculpt in my action figure inventory.  He arrived yesterday and I got all excited about the reception again.  That is one good thing about procrastinating.  The story can take all kinds of twist and turns when new figures become available.