tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883575918962696728.post3244942774115555103..comments2023-10-16T04:59:19.394-07:00Comments on Doll-lightful: The Nerve (Photo Story)Jewellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16210320389634837355noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883575918962696728.post-61363179175399629772016-06-04T19:22:24.240-07:002016-06-04T19:22:24.240-07:00Thanks, Georgia Girl. Tony is a great guy. He was ...Thanks, Georgia Girl. Tony is a great guy. He was smart to talk it over with his fiancee first. I hope both Brandy and Lea can see that he means well.Jewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16210320389634837355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883575918962696728.post-53422783049839546342016-05-26T17:02:27.296-07:002016-05-26T17:02:27.296-07:00Great story Jewell!
Tony is very considerate in w...Great story Jewell!<br /><br />Tony is very considerate in wanting to purchase a vehicle for Lea and being wise enough to know that getting Brandy's blessing is really important. I see no problem with him doing so for the safety of his child. On the other hand, I do not see Lea accepting it. Thanks for clearing up that he was there to see his daughter. I was wondering what his visit was all about. I can't wait to see how this unfolds. Your scenes look great as always!Georgia Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12161464262175993611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883575918962696728.post-30422126713549199702016-05-25T19:11:20.260-07:002016-05-25T19:11:20.260-07:00Kat, I agree that this kind of situation invokes j...Kat, I agree that this kind of situation invokes jealousy. I wonder how long Brandy can continue to feel secure in her relationship with situations like this, not to mention her future sister-in-law and her fiance's baby mama becoming close friends. And I think you might be detecting a bit of machismo in Tony. Let's hope it's not as bad as it seems. I do think that losing his father when he was fifteen and being the "man" of the house for his mother and sister brought out the protector within.Jewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16210320389634837355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883575918962696728.post-74881839366282665042016-05-25T18:45:37.883-07:002016-05-25T18:45:37.883-07:00Right you are, Chris! Tony seems confident that Le...Right you are, Chris! Tony seems confident that Lea will want and accept his help, but he could be wrong. If Brandy is on board, then he needs to talk it over with Lea pronto.Jewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16210320389634837355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883575918962696728.post-8970710953717199852016-05-25T18:37:10.425-07:002016-05-25T18:37:10.425-07:00Muff, Lea and I are both shaking our heads at you....Muff, Lea and I are both shaking our heads at you. LOLJewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16210320389634837355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883575918962696728.post-22871717788940368332016-05-24T18:14:16.437-07:002016-05-24T18:14:16.437-07:00I think it's great that Tony wants to contribu...I think it's great that Tony wants to contribute, especially since he seems to be financially able to.I don't think Lea will or should accept, though.<br />I feel for Brandy, I really do... This is just a jealousy invoking situation, no matter how much she tries to keep under control.<br />I really like the subtle assumption Tony made about the photographer being male and Brandy correcting him. It got me thinking that this little piece together with the "is that ALL you are eating" and wanting to buy a car for Lea, without discussing it with her, points to Tony being a little bit chauvinistic. I might be completely wrong (and hopefully am), but it just irked me the wrong way.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06672544612968474796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883575918962696728.post-33990193266791303952016-05-24T04:55:27.650-07:002016-05-24T04:55:27.650-07:00It's admirable that Tony wants to help Lea, an...It's admirable that Tony wants to help Lea, and that he is up front with Brandy, but he needs to discuss this with Lea also, she may not want his help. You have a very delicate but potentially volatile situation brewing here!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06127107405895180515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883575918962696728.post-11101252584099154502016-05-23T21:25:33.064-07:002016-05-23T21:25:33.064-07:00Whut?! I was just kidding because I knew her legs ...Whut?! I was just kidding because I knew her legs couldn't close, but now that you say she was expecting him she wore that too short dress on purpose. I know these games. Next thing you know, she's gonna be calling him to come back to her place to "fix" something under the sink. Then she's going to "help" him by standing there handing him tools in her too short dress and she will have "accidently" forgot to put on underwear! Mmh hmm. I'm keeping my eye on this chick.Muffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06121187068323359131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883575918962696728.post-79222650993637979622016-05-23T20:01:38.077-07:002016-05-23T20:01:38.077-07:00Vanessa, I think you really get where Tony is comi...Vanessa, I think you really get where Tony is coming from. It's not that he *needs* Brandy's approval, but he wants it. The same way his best friend, Matt, didn't need his blessing to date Amber. Still, it was important to him to have it. I agree that it's a good sign of the kind of husband and father he would be.<br /><br />I don't think Tony has even considered the fact that Lea might not want him to buy her a car. He did the right thing by talking to Brandy. Hopefully, he'll talk to Lea next before he runs off to the dealership. I'll tell him what you said about the bus. I was a single mom for six years and my son and I were on Marta for at least four of those years. The bus wasn't so bad, but the characters on the train could be downright scary- lolJewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16210320389634837355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883575918962696728.post-10884904962990787062016-05-23T19:23:22.376-07:002016-05-23T19:23:22.376-07:00Great points, Janainah. Tony was there to see Kayl...Great points, Janainah. Tony was there to see Kayla, but I didn't make it clear that she was asleep. No shady behavior, I promise. I think his hang up about her calling Amber is that Kayla is his child, not Amber's, and therefore his responsibility. He also didn't know that Amber had become more than just Kayla's aunt. She's Lea's best friend.<br /><br />This car thing was Tony's idea. Lea doesn't know anything about it yet. She may or may not be thrilled about it. Tony's a nice guy and he's trying to be a hero, but who's to say Lea wants to be saved? He's the one creating the baby mama drama without even realizing it..poor guy.Jewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16210320389634837355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883575918962696728.post-29720148932521831292016-05-23T19:18:19.150-07:002016-05-23T19:18:19.150-07:00Now I feel bad, Vanessa. You raise a good point ab...Now I feel bad, Vanessa. You raise a good point about a single mother not being able to have a future husband. I guess there doesn't have to be drama and as long as they all behave like adults, Brandy could be happy with Tony. But I'm still not agreeing with buying that car. LOL! Jaye's Doll Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13409132062845348610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883575918962696728.post-49908536941529842942016-05-23T19:11:02.772-07:002016-05-23T19:11:02.772-07:00Ladonna, girl I tried to close those legs- it just...Ladonna, girl I tried to close those legs- it just wasn't happening! LOL There is no court order for child support, because Tony handles his business. Kayla has insurance benefits through Tony's employer and he pays for her child care plus gives Lea money to help with food, clothes, etc. Truth be told, if he paid child support through the courts, she would be getting much less than she gets now. He was there to see Kayla, but she was taking a nap. I will revise the story to make that clear. Y'all don't miss a beat!Jewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16210320389634837355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883575918962696728.post-45070322903476005262016-05-23T19:01:46.000-07:002016-05-23T19:01:46.000-07:00Tony was there to see Kayla, but she was napping. ...Tony was there to see Kayla, but she was napping. I guess I need to go back and revise the story to make that part clear. I can't believe how many of y'all screamed foul play when you didn't see Kayla around- LOL And no, Lea has not agreed to Tony's plan. He made all the calls about the car after he left her place. I think he wanted Brandy on board before making the offer to Lea. At least I hope that's what he had in mind. Knowing Lea, she won't like having the car forced on her without the opportunity to pay him back. She already made it clear that she doesn't want to be too dependent on him.Jewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16210320389634837355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883575918962696728.post-85448280621667972672016-05-23T18:46:04.216-07:002016-05-23T18:46:04.216-07:00Muff, I can't with you! I saw your reply this ...Muff, I can't with you! I saw your reply this morning when I was checking my emails before getting out of bed and started my day laughing out loud at your comment about Lea's legs. I knew if anybody had something to say about that dress, it would be you! You are right that Tony, Kayla, and Lea are a package deal. If Brandy wants this man, she has to want him and all his "baggage" too. Jewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16210320389634837355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883575918962696728.post-26228679597314163272016-05-23T18:06:45.062-07:002016-05-23T18:06:45.062-07:00True. That justification does get misused a lot, b...True. That justification does get misused a lot, but I think Tony is genuinely looking out for Kayla in this case.Jewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16210320389634837355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883575918962696728.post-18205147985542640972016-05-23T12:54:01.877-07:002016-05-23T12:54:01.877-07:00I REALLY like how Tony is trying to handle this. A...I REALLY like how Tony is trying to handle this. As a person who married someone who had full custody of 5 kids, I think I have a little experience here. Great guys are HARD to find. Would Brandy rather have a great guy, who is trying to respect her and include her in the decision making.... OR one of those not so great guys, who may not have a kid, but who doesn't treat her like a queen. There is no guarantee that the next guy she meets won't have a kid or two, and a couple of baby mommas. She needs to recognize that she has a great man, who is trying to do right by his child. This is a great indicator that he will be a great father for any future children she may have. Twenty one years later, and I can't imagine my life without my stepkids and grandstepkids. Word of advice to Brandy.....Don't take advice from women who aren't married. LOL!<br /><br />As for the car, I think it's admirable and his heart is in the right place, but he can't just assume that Lea will just accept that. He really should discuss it with her....after he hears what Brandy says...and make an offer, but not insist she take a car from him. Tell him don't be bad mouthing bus riding. He's sounding a little snooty. <br /><br />In this day and age lots of single people have kids. I would hate to be a single mom and not be able to consider having a future husband because he was "scared" of dealing with my baby's daddy. I would hate for Brandy to walk away and have regrets. The grass is rarely ever greener.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027064808344974667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883575918962696728.post-15226004918818067352016-05-23T12:08:53.927-07:002016-05-23T12:08:53.927-07:00So many people have already spoken some of my thou...So many people have already spoken some of my thoughts. Why is Tony going to Lea's house at all if he's not picking up his daughter? I also don't understand why he thought Lea should call him for a ride, instead of Amber. Really? <br /><br />I also don't agree he should be buying Lea a car. Yes, he has a child with her and should support that child, but he shouldn't have to take care of Lea too. She is grown and not with him. If Brandy stays, she's a brave soul. I couldn't do all the baby mama drama. Run, Brandy, run! Tony's a nice guy, but I sense issues a comin'!Jaye's Doll Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13409132062845348610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883575918962696728.post-58066309779221687592016-05-23T05:19:51.171-07:002016-05-23T05:19:51.171-07:00Lea's legs oh my...... Ok get the car, What is...Lea's legs oh my...... Ok get the car, What is the child surpport situation...... Just asking (THINK). What was/is Tony doing there.!? Great storyLaDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09503225057577149306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883575918962696728.post-42209092583283542732016-05-23T05:11:34.786-07:002016-05-23T05:11:34.786-07:00Hilarious Muff! :-). I almost spit out my coffee ...Hilarious Muff! :-). I almost spit out my coffee on the legs comment, LOL! This is definitely a conundrum. I don't know if I could be in Brandy's shoes ....I'd probably take an "L" on this one. :-/Stardoll40https://www.blogger.com/profile/05730564895498346572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883575918962696728.post-65956245829533234692016-05-23T03:59:47.812-07:002016-05-23T03:59:47.812-07:00Hmmm, I agree with Muff. I mean it was nice that T...Hmmm, I agree with Muff. I mean it was nice that Tony told her what was going on with getting the car for Lea, but since Lea is his baby mama, she is going to be in their lives. Lea and Kayla are now a part of the package. Now, I am not sure what Tony was doing at Lea's cuz I didn't see him with Kayla, but his daughter should be the only reason he is going over to her house. Now, about the car -- has Lea agreed to this? If I were her, I wouldn't want to accept a car from Tony unless they made some arrangements for her to pay him back for it in the future -- no strings, you know what I mean?! Anyway, it was a good story!Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06084954419650988542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883575918962696728.post-42752152090575132472016-05-22T22:38:04.553-07:002016-05-22T22:38:04.553-07:00See! I said that Brandy should step away but since...See! I said that Brandy should step away but since she didn't, she's going to have a lifetime of instances like this and needs to get used to it. If she wants him, she's going to get THEM as a package, Lea included.<br /><br />It's nice and all that he's asking Brandy's opinion and keeping her in the loop, but I don't think he should have said... "with your consent." I like that he explained himself to her, but keeping his kid safe is a priority and if he has to buy his ex a car to achieve that, so be it.<br /><br />Did Lea know he was coming over? That sure is a short dress she's wearing considering she cant keep her legs closed! LOLMuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06121187068323359131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883575918962696728.post-65816055323402008602016-05-22T21:45:24.619-07:002016-05-22T21:45:24.619-07:00I... don't think I could agree. People like to...I... don't think I could agree. People like to use the "doing it for the kids" excuse a lil too much...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13901781768792947211noreply@blogger.com