The camera pans out over the expanses of the SBOTG, where crowds have gathered to watch the festivities of the evening. As the camera passes the crowd, signs that read “I LOVE YOU EZRA” and “MARRY ME CHRIS” are seen.

The camera zooms up to Cat Standish. Her honey blonde hair is down, framing her face, and pearls and emeralds have been woven into the style. She has on a pair of sunglasses which have emerald accents. She is wearing an elegant short gown of emerald silk which is cut to accent her legs and other assets. She wears a simple emerald pendant and matching earrings. MacGyver stands beside her in a tuxedo. His black shirt has a mandarin collar and he doesn’t wear a tie. In his pocket is an emerald silk handkerchief.

“Hello ladies and gentleman, and welcome to the Second Annual BrigaDear Awards. As you can see, the crowds have begun to form and soon the BrigaDears will begin to arrive for the festivities. I’m Cat Standish for EZTV. I’m here with MacGyver, and this is the Pre-Coverage show. We’ll be right back after these messages, and will talk to some of this evening’s nominees.”

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Cat looks in a hand mirror, applying some lipstick. The producer shouts, “Cue the Cat!” MacGyver taps her shoulder and she looks over at the camera man who says, “And we’re back in 7…6….5…4…3… 2….1…”

“Welcome back to the Pre-Coverage of the 2nd Annual BrigaDear Awards. I’m Cat Standish for EZTV and with me is MacGyver. I see a black limousine is arriving. Does anyone know who it is?” Cat pauses and waits for the door to open.

Wil Dezmond, wearing a black tuxedo accented by a royal blue silk tie and matching cummerbund and a white shirt, exits the limousine. He turns and offers his hand to his date for the evening. Enid steps out of the limousine. She is wearing a beautiful gown which matches Wil’s tux. Her dress has a full skirt, puffy sleeves, and a low-cut bodice. She is wearing a diamond solitaire pendant.

“Enid, could we talk to you a moment?”

Enid and Wil stop.

“You’re up for several awards this evening: fic categories, websites, and Spirit. Congratulations.”

“Thank you, Cat”

“Are you looking forward to the ceremony?”

“I am. I can’t wait to see the presenters. Do you know what jacket Ezra will be wearing?”

Cat smiled, “Not yet, but I have a pool going. Would you like to participate?”

“I don’t think so, Cat,” Enid said with a grin. “But I’m hoping he’s wearing the dark blue jacket. Looks really nice on him.”

“I always choose the red myself.”

Enid and Wil laughed.

“Well, best of luck to you tonight.”

Enid and Wil nodded and walked into the SBOTG.

Cat smiled to the camera. “I see Maria is on her way with Richie Ryan.”

Maria walked up. “Good evening Cat, MacGyver.”

MacGyver silently nodded. He looked a bit uncomfortable in front of the camera.

“That is a lovely dress you are wearing Maria. Would you care to describe it?”

Maria smiled. “This is a Donna Karan original.” The black strapless dress was beautiful in its simplicity, and was accented by three strands of black pearls.

“You’re up for several graphics awards, and some fic awards?”

“That’s right.”

“Best of luck to you. I’m running a pool on which jacket Ezra’s wearing.”

“I like the red.”

“Me too, Maria. I hope you have a wonderful evening.”

Maria nodded then she and Richie moved into the auditorium.

Lady Viper walked up to Cat and smiles. On her right arm is Ares, God of War, dressed in black leather which has been buffed up for the formality of the evening. On her left arm is the Sovereign, wearing black leather straps and black leather pants. LadyViper was dressed in a long black deerskin dress with thigh high slit on front left leg and a. deep V cut in front drapes showing her *well-endowed* cleveage In her hand she carried a Cat of Ninetails, obviously to keep the Sovereign and Ares in line

“um….Hello Lady Viper. I’m glad to see you come out of Ye Olde Lurkers’s Tavern to attend the festivities.”

“Sounded like fun. And these boys needed to see some sun.” She cast each of the men on her arm a lascivious smile.

Ares merely cocked an eyebrow and grinned as he noticed that Cat could barely keep her eyes off of him. “What can I say. I’m a god.”

“You are at that.”

“Lady Viper, I understand that you are actually a fanzine publisher/editor.”

“Yes I am. Some of the nominated works which aren’t available on line are in one of my zines.”

“That is awesome. What color jacket do you expect Ezra to wear?”

“Leather, if he knows what is good for him.” Lady Viper smiled. “But he’ll probably wear the red one. It is a nice cut.”

“It is at that. Enjoy the show”

Lady Viper said “I will,” as she, along with Ares and the Sovereign disappeared in a shimmer of golden lights.

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Cat looked at a runner. “I saw some chocolate nekkid Ezra’s on a tray over there. Would you mind fetching me one?”

The runner nodded and went to get the requested chocolate.

“You know, I’m gettin’ a bit jealous with all those nekkid Ezra’s,” MacGyver said.

“You could always pose for Maria and let her make a mold of you, then we could have some nekkid MacGyvers.” Cat smiled sweetly.

“Nevermind.”

Cat grinned and kissed his cheek.

(We’re back in 7…6…5…4….3…2…1…, and Cue the Cat)

“Ladies and gentlemen, we’re here at the SBOTG where in less than half-an hour, the 2nd Annual BrigaDear Awards ceremony will begin. I’m Cat Standish for EZTV, here with MacGyver. And we’re coming to you live from the…” The microphone breaks. Cat deftly hands it to MacGyver with a look. He shrugs, takes out a roll of duct tape, his Swiss army knife, and picks up a wire on the ground. He tinkers for a moment, then hands the microphone back.

“Testing.” Cat smiles. MacGyver merely shrugs. “Ladies, don’t you just love a man who knows how to use a knife?” She laughs wickedly.

“As I was saying, we’re coming to you live from the SBOTG. The BrigaDear Awards are a celebration of our creative list members. Awards ranging from best graphics, to best web sites, to writing. All sorts of writing. Kiss fics, smut fics, gen fics, slash fics, Old West, ATF, and AU. It is going to be an exciting evening as several awards categories have been added this year’s awards.”

“Ah, we have another nominee coming. Erica and she is escorted by Michael Patrick.” The pair walked up to Cat. “Now Michael, you know this is the one night a year when you bad-boys are allowed free access to the SBOTG. You planning any mayhem?”

“The only mayhem I plan on is with Erica here,” Michael said with a wink. “I’ve been reading some of the stories she has had nominated, and I think I want to try some role playing.”

Erica, wearing a strappy, dark emerald green silk dress, blushed severely. She wore a sparkling diamond encircled pendant with matching tear-drop earings. Her hair looks elegant in the swept up twist.

“Sounds like you’re going to have an interesting evening, Erica. One more question: what color jacket do you think Ezra will sport tonight?”

“That green one looks really good on him.”

“Yes it does. Of Course, they all look good on him. Best of luck tonight.”

“Thank you Cat.”

Erica and Michael move into the auditorium.

Right behind Erica was Renee. Renee looked beautiful wearing a simple black gown with a sweetheart neckline and long sleeves that came to a point at the middle of her hand. She accessorized the dress with an emerald choker and matching tear drop earrings. Her chestnut hair was swept up with a few spiral tendrils framing her face.

“RENEE! Who IS this man you’re with? He’s gorgeous,” Cat said as she scoped out Renee’s date.

“Cat, I’d like you to meet my husband. Patrick.”

“Your husband? You’re one lucky lady.”

Renee blushed.

“I see you’re up for some spirit awards and a writing award, are you getting nervous?”

“Oh yes, but I’m having so much fun just getting to get all dressed up and come out. And your date’s pretty cute too, by the way.”

MacGyver rolled his eyes as Cat kissed his cheek lightly. “He’s a sweetie. What color jacket do you expect Ezra will wear?”

“Hmmmm….how many does he have?”

“I think that is his greatest secret,” Cat confided.

“I’ll go with the green.”

“Thanks for talking to us. You have fun tonight.”

“Oh we will.” Patrick led Renee into the auditorium.

Josey ran up to Cat wearing a deep green satin gown which brought out the red in her auburn hair. It had a tank-style bodice which that showed off some cleavage, and a straight skirt with a big slit up the left side, showing off her clover tattoo and black platform sandals. She wore a pair of little gold dainty earrings and perhaps a dainty little diamond necklace and lots of rings Andy Tyler, wearing Navy Dress Whites, struggled to keep up with her.

“Oh, I’m just so excited to be here!” Josey exclaimed.

Cat smiled. “I can certainly tell that. You have an ATF smutfic up for an award, don’t you?”

“Yes I do. That was so much fun to write. But I also had a GREAT time judging for the awards. Oh….have you met Andy?”

“I think I’ve seen him around.”

“I love that dress, Cat”

“Thank you, Josey, I sure do appreciate it. Now, before you go in, what jacket do you think Ezra’s going to wear tonight.”

“The purple. DEFINITELY the purple.”

Cat laughed. “You seem very sure.”

“He wears the red all the time, and I think it’s the only other jacket which isn’t stained with chocolate sauce.”

“Good call. Best of luck to you this evening.”

“Thanks Cat…You too!” Josey grabbed Andy’s arm and dragged him into the auditorium.

Right behind Josey was Carla with her escort, Luke Duke. Carla wore a green crushed velvet, off one-shoulder dress which was gathered at waist and had a slit up the side. Accenting the dress were an emerald necklace and matching earrings. Luke wore a black tuxedo with a cowboy hat and boots, and sported a goatee.

“Good evening Carla. Are you excited about this evening?”

“Oh yes, I’ve never been nominated for a fic award, so I’m really excited.”

“I understand you have two stories up this evening.”

Carla nodded. Luke wrapped his arm tightly around her waist.

“What jacket do you think Ezra will wear this evening?”

“Oh….the green. He looks so sensational in that. Plus it matches my dress.”

Luke looked hurt at her comment. “Don’t you mean eyes Carla?” he prompted.

Carla winked at him. “Yeah. Eyes.”

“I hate to cut this short, but I see we have more nominees arriving. You have a wonderful time tonight.”

“You too, Cat.” Carla said as Luke escorted her into the auditorium.

Nee walks up with Maximus. She is wearing a simple burgundy floor length dress with thin straps and a matching wrap. Her shoes have some slight beading. Her hair is styled simply with a little pulled back to frame the face, the rest is in loose curls. Maximus is wearing a blue tunic.

“That is a beautiful necklace,” Cat says as Nee walks up.

Nee touches the diamond an ruby necklace and smiles. The setting sun glints on her matching earrings and bracelet. “Thank you Cat.”

“Are you looking forward to the festivities?”

“I’m looking forward to the bash in the SBOTG afterwards. This guy ain’t been baptized by chocolate sauce yet.”

Maximus looked at her, slightly confused. Nee merely grinned.

“There are a lot of guys that have not been so baptised. Nee, what jacket do you think Ezra will be wearing?”

“You mean he’s gonna be dressed? Aw man!”

“You know….I think I like your suggestion.” Cat grins slightly. MacGyver flushed.

“What IS it with you women? Always trying to get that poor man out of his clothes. It is a wonder he hangs around.”

But as soon as MacGyver said “hangs” both Nee and Cat got expressions on their faces that MacGyver was not entirely certain he wanted to interpret.

He turned to the camera. “We’re going to take a short break now. But we’ll be right back after these messages with more live coverage of the arrivals to the 2nd Annual BrigaDear Awards.”

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(And we’re back in 7…6…5…4…3…2…1)

“Welcome back everyone to the live coverage of the 2nd Annual BrigaDear Awards. I’m Cat Standish for EZTV and with me is the gorgeous and resourceful MacGyver. Isn’t he cute everyone?” (applause from the crowd.) Cat smiles. “It won’t be long now, but we still have several Dears who have yet to arrive. Oh look! Here comes Zia. She’s up for BrigaDear Idea Machine.”

Wearing a lavender satin two piece strapless gown, with purple, fuschia, and blue tulle on the bodice, Zia walks up to Cat. Harmon Rab in Navy Dress Whites holds her arm.

“Good evening Zia! Are you looking forward to tonight’s festivities?”

“I sure am. This is really exciting. Anytime I get to see THIS gorgeous man in dress whites is a good thing.”

Cat winks. “I bet you’d rather see him OUT of dress whites.”

Harm and MacGyver both blush.

“What color jacket do you think Ezra will wear?”

“Knowing our General, he’s probably had a gray one custom made for the occasion.”

Cat smiled. “I wouldn’t put it past him. Best of luck tonight.”

Zia nodded and Harm led her into the auditorium.

MacGyver looked at Cat. “You embarrassed me back there.”

Cat looked shocked. “How?”

“That cute crack.”

“You are cute.”

MacGyver rolled his eyes, and took her hand. “You ain’t gonna change, are you?”

“Not anytime soon.” She grinned. “Oh look…here comes Laura.”

Laura, wearing a white tux with tails, and Methos, wearing a black tux with tails, walked up the carpeted walkway.

“Watch out for her, MacGyver. This is one of the nominees for ‘Most Likely to Run Amok’.”

“You mean there are folks more dangerous than you?”

“Watch it stud, I’m up for that too,” Cat said with a wicked grin. “But I think she’ll outdo me. Hello Laura, are you looking forward to the show?”

“Well, I have my supersoaker with chocolate sauce, and a jar of pickles to bribe the Outlaw bouncer.”

“You’ll have to check it at the door.”

“AW Come on Cat…you know they love getting doused with chocolate sauce.”

Cat laughed. “I think you’re right. What color jacket do you think Ezra’s wearing?”

Laura grinned crookedly. “Don’t matter…it’s gonna be brown.”

Cat shook her head. “You have a great time.”

“I plan to.” Laura and Methos entered the auditorium.

“I think we’re in trouble, MacGyver.”

“I would have to agree with you.” He nodded his head. “Looks like someone is coming.”

“That would be Tammy, one of the co-list moms,” Cat said as her jaw hit the ground. The *cut* of Tammy’s dress was simple…but the print was anything but. It was a collage of collages; Ezra, Vin, JD, Buck, Chris, Nathan, and Josiah were visible from all angles. From Tammy’s ears hung little camera replicas.

“Nice threads,” MacGyver said simply.

Tammy smiled. “Thanks Stud. Made them myself.” Cat hadn’t yet recovered from the gorgeous images. “The cameras work too.”

Finally Cat spoke. “Who are you with Tammy?”

“This is Max Evans.”

“Your name is Mag Sevens? That is really appropriate for this evening,” Cat said incredulously.

“Max, Cat…His name is Max. His last name is Evans.”

“Oh. Well, Tammy, you’re up for graphics, Kiss fiction, and spirit awards. Did I leave anything out?”

“Nope.”

“And you also designed the award I’m going to be showing off in a little while.”

“I was really pleased with that one. Came out the way I hoped it would.”

Cat smiled. “I think our winners will all love theirs. So, what color will Ezra be wearing tonight, do you think?”

“The red. That is his signature jacket.”

“You have an awesome time Tammy, and I’ll see you inside. Best luck.”

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Cat danced with MacGyver to the music that was being piped through the sound system. He dipped her and she smiled wide-eyed at him.

“Someone cue those two!” the director shouted.

Cat and MacGyver immediately sobered up and prepared. She nodded.

(And we’re back in 7…6…5…4…3…2…1)

Cat looked slightly flushed as she spoke. “Welcome back, Ladies and Gentlemen to the 2nd Annual BrigaDear Awards. I’m Cat Standish with EZTV and with me is MacGyver. The excitement is mounting as we near the time of the ceremony. MacGyver, I hear that Darien Lambert and Dwayne Hicks are among the presenters this evening.”

“That’s right, Cat. I also hear that Ezra Standish has commissioned the music stylings of ‘The Magnificent Seven’ of the Club Four Corners.”

“Oh I just LOVE them.”

Dayna and Colonel Clay Mosby walked up the carpet.

“Dayna, Studmuffin. Yoo hoo! Can we talk to you a moment?”

MacGyver looked at Cat. “That’s it…no more rum-filled chocolate Ezra’s for you.”

Cat kissed his cheek. “Chill Mac….hmmm…sounds good. Anyway. Dayna, that is a lovely dress!”

Dayna spun around, showing off her off-white antique sleeveless dress with a pearl beaded bodice and a layered flowing gauze bottom. She wore two-inch off-white matching pearl beaded slippers and carried a small off-white silk beaded drawstring bag. Her hair was down but pulled up on one side with a small pearl comb.

Clay, dressed in black snug-fitting black trousers, tucked neatly into black leather calf high riding boots and a black tailored cutaway jacket with tails, a white tailored shirt with a dark green silk cravat held in place by a diamond pin, gazed longingly at Dayna and licked his lips.

“That is a lovely cameo, Dayna.”

“Thanks. Clay won them for me, didn’t you darlin’.” Clay merely smiled and raised an eyebrow in acknowledgement before kissing Dayna’s cheek.

“You’re up for a couple awards aren’t you, Dayna.”

“Yes, I’m so nervous. But it’s just an honor to be nominated.”

“Best of luck to you.”

Clay winked and kissed Dayna passionately. Cat’s eyes opened wide and she laughed. “I guess you’ll be having a wonderful evening no matter what.”

Dayna smiled and said breathlessly. “Yeah, I guess so.”

“Just one more question. What color jacket do you think Ezra will be wearing.”

“Oh….I like the green.”

“So do I.”

Then Clay led her into the auditorium.

Cat looked at MacGyver. “I wouldn’t mind if you did that to me, ya know.”

MacGyver looked at her and smiled. “Maybe later. Right now, we’re kind of busy hosting the pre-awards extravaganza.”

Cat nodded. “That’s EZTravaganza, and you’re right. Oh look, here comes Becca with….I’m not sure who he is, but that is one SEXY man.”

“You really have to lay off the chocolate Cat.”

Cat plastered herself against MacGyver and purred.

“Well, maybe just postpone the chocolate until we’re alone,” MacGyver whispered huskily.

Becca, wearing a palest lavender Vera Wang gown with a satin, strapless bustier bodice and full tulle skirt accented with small crystal beads, walked up. Her dark blonde hair was caught up in curled ringlets piled on top of her head with the back let loose and curled, reaching half way down her back.

“What a lovely dress, Becca.”

Becca smiled. “Thank you. You have to see these really cute shoes.” She pulled back the skirt to show off her lavender satin strappy Jimmy Choo high heels. Becca then showed off her delicate diamond earrings and diamond choker.”

“Who is this stud?” Cat inquired.

“This is Uncas! Cat, I’m surprised you don’t recognize him!” Uncas was wearing a midnight blue western style tux, with a dark plum satin, vest, black cowboy hat and black boots.

“Well…I didn’t recognize him without his loincloth.”

“He’s wearing it.” Becca smiled at him and Uncas actually blushed.

“Becca, I’m asking everyone. What color do you think Ezra’s jacket will be.”

“I think purple’s a good color on a man,” Becca said, running her fingers along Uncas’s plum shirt.

“You two have fun.”

“Oh we will,” Uncas said. “Rest assured, we will.”

Becca and her date walked into the auditorium.

Cat smiled to MacGyver. “Oh look, here comes Em. And I thinks she’s with …yes, that is Detective Ray Kowalski.”

Her hair is elegantly styled with her long curls pinned up with a few falling around and softening her face. Emily is wearing a sparkly black long neck halter dress with a low cut back, accented by diamond earrings, bracelet, and black high-heeled sandals. Detective Kowalski is wearing a dark gray suit with a lighter gray shirt and tie.

“You look stunning, Em. Looking forward to tonight’s festivities?”

“Oh yes. This is my first awards show.”

“Best of luck to you.”

“Thanks, Cat.”

“One more question. What color jacket do you think Ezra’s wearing tonight.”

“I bet he got a nice dove gray.”

Cat nodded as Detective Kowalski leaned over and whispered something in Emily’s ear. She nodded. “We must be going inside now.”

“Of course.”

Emily and Detective Kowalski headed into the auditorium.

Right behind Emily was Lyn with not just one but TWO escorts.

“Lyn! Way to go girl!”

Lyn smiled. “Yeah, well….I couldn’t decide and they didn’t make me. So I brought them both. Besides, they are REAL good together.”

Cat looked at the blond and the brunet and nodded. “I bet.”

“So, who are these boys?”

Lyn, resplendent in a black silk pantsuit accessorized by a simple gold chain, said. “They are Savage Garden. And they are musicians.”

Cat raised an eyebrow. “One of you play drums?”

MacGyver batted her shoulder. “Hey! No flirting with your friend’s date…um…dates.”

Cat looked at him indignantly. “I did no such thing.”

“You and I both know how you feel about drummers.”

Cat rolled her eyes then turned to Lyn. “You’re up for a fic award, and in charge of several judging committees. Was that fun?”

“Reading fic? Oh yeah. I had to be tied to my terminal,” Lyn deadpanned. Both of her dates burst into laughter.

“That wasn’t what you were tied to,” Savage Garden said in unison.

“Lyn, what jacket do you think Ezra will wear?”

“The red is a nice one.”

“Thank you. You have fun, and good luck tonight!”

“Oh, I will.” Lyn and Savage Garden walked into the auditorium.

“Once again, Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve got to pause. But we’ll be back after these messages to continue the live coverage of the Pre Awards EZTravangza.”

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Cat walked over and picked up two glasses of champagne, dropping a strawberry in each glass. Then she went back to MacGyver. “Aren’t you thirsty?” she asked as she handed him one.

“You know I don’t drink.”

Cat shrugged and sipped at her glass. Then she turned to someone standing nearby. “Could you get Mac a glass of fresh-squeezed orange juice, no pulp?”

He nodded and ran off.

MacGyver smiled.

“You having fun, Mac?”

He smiled slightly. “Yeah. But, I am not that comfortable in front of this camera. You didn’t say anything about this when you asked me.”

“I’m sorry. I thought you knew. Oh look the director’s waving. Wave to the director.”

Both Cat and MacGyver waved in the direction of the director. He pointed to the camera. Cat put down her champagne.

(And we’re back in 7…6…5…4…3…2…1)

“Welcome back, one and all. I’m Cat Standish for EZTV and with me is MacGyver. We’re standing out here in front of the SBOTG auditorium. Inside, nominees, judges, and listmembers are gathering for the 2nd Annual BrigaDears Awards. Now, MacGyver, as you know, we had several judging panels who rated each category. These people did a lot of work.”

“Reading fic….work? Come on, Cat….that’s all a lot of you do.”

“Yes, but there is a difference between READING fics, and JUDGING them. There were lots of wonderful stories nominated, and our panel of judges had to determine which one was the best.”

“That does sound like a hard task.”

“In deed. And time consuming. But we’ll talk more of this later. Here comes Cecilia and Spike.”

“Spike? What kind of a name is Spike?” MacGyver asked.

“He’s a vampire. Don’t worry about him. Cecilia has him ‘defanged.’”

“Good.”

Cecilia walked up wearing a sparkly dress The dress has got thin straps, a bit of clevage. It´s a long dress with a slit that runs up the right thigh. Accessorizing the dress are a pair of pear shaped diamond earrings and a thin diamond bracelet on her right wrist. Cecilia’s hair is pinned up with a few loose curly strands hanging around her face. Spike is wearing Black jeans, black leather duster, red satin shirt over a black T - shirt.

Cat looked at him appraisingly. “Well Cecilia, I recall you’re up for several awards, website and fic as well as spirit.”

“Yes, I’m really excited about it too.”

“I’m sure you’re going to have a wonderful night. What color jacket do you think Ezra will be wearing?”

“Red. I think he looks hot in the red.”

“Hot? Hey babe I thought I was your hottie.”

“You are Spike…but this IS Ezra we’re talking about.”

Spike pantomined behind her. “I really do get o’ tad tired hearin’ bout this guy. I can take ‘im, ya know.”

Cat gave Spike a look.

“What? I could.”

Cecilia tugged at Spike’s arm and drug him into the auditorium before Cat decided to ban him.

“I don’t trust that guy,” MacGyver said.

“Nor do I…but Josey can handle him.”

Lady T walked up with Qui-Gon Jinn. He is wearing a slightly more formal version of his Jedi robes. Black leggings and cloak, gray silk tunic and high polish black boots. His lightsaber would be present on his black belt, and his hair would be held back in the typical manner by a thin black wrap.

Lady T is wearing a deep midnight blue off-shoulder, ball-gown style dress of fine silk with a matching handbag. The bodice is form-fitting with a modest-to-low neckline, and inch-long beaded fringe forming upside-down triangles coming off the halter-type straps. The skirt flares out gracefully from the hip and ends just above the floor. Her hair is upswept into a pile of curls atop her head, with a few whisps surrounding her face. A small, single, deep blue sapphire is in each ear, and an elegant, matching diamond and sapphire necklace is around her neck.

“Lady T, Qui-Gon. You both look wonderful.” Lady T quickly hides her supersoaker behind her back.

“What color jacket do you think Ezra will be wearing tonight?”

“Brown,” Lady T says with a smile.

“You sound like Laura.”

Lady T laughs and leads Qui-Gon into the auditorium before anyone thinks to search her.

Jilly walks up with Nate Brooks. She is wearing an off-white modern toga-style dress with a rope accessory and a pair of rhinestone earrings. Her hair is swept up in a bun and covered with a pearl net. Nate looks handsome in a tuxedo.

“Hello Jilly.”

“Hey Cat. MacGyver. LOVE the shirt Mac.”

MacGyver looked a bit uncomfortable, but managed a smile.

“Are you excited yet Jilly?”

“Oh yeah! Can’t wait for this.”

“You’re up for several things. Fic, websites, spirits, RPGs. The whole gambit.”

Jilly nodded, and Nate squeezed her shoulder possessively, a proud expression on his face. “That’s my goddess.”

“Oh Nate,” Jilly said softly.

“One more question, Jilly. What color jacket do you think Ezra will wear?”

“The green. Brings out his eyes.” Both women paused for a moment to contemplate the eyes.

MacGyver took the microphone from Cat. “Well folks, it looks like we’re going to have to take a short break. But we’ll be back after these messages with continuing coverage of the PreAwards Eztravanza.”

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“We’ll you are.” She smiled. “Here comes Lady Wrangler.”

Lady Wrangler looked lovely in a black, sleeveless dress that stopped a few inches short of the floor. The bodice had silver sparkles on it, and it was accessorized by silver and turquoise "raindrop" style earrings. Her hair was held back at the temples by two hair barrettes.

Han Solo stood at her side wearing black jeans, a white shirt, and a black vest.

“Good evening Lady Wrangler.”

“Evenin’ Cat.”

“You looking forward to the festivities?”

“Sure am. Gonna be fun.”

“What color do you think Ezra’s going to be wearing tonight?”

“Guess it would be too much for him to wear a bolo tie, wouldn’t it?”

Cat laughed.

“Well, I wouldn’t mind seein’ him in hot pink.”

“Hot pink!?”

“Yeah, I’m bettin’ he can wear darn near anything, and I just want to see if I’m right.”

Cat just laughed.

Han and Lady Wrangler headed into the auditorium as Suzy ran up, Jack Travan close behind her.

“I know you’re busy Suzy. But can you spare just a moment?”

Suzy looked beautiful in an ankle-length black skintight sheath dress with a flowing lace overdress, and silver shoes, lots of silver rings, silver earrings and a big silver locket.

“You’ve done a lot of work organizing this, are you a bit nervous?”

“A bit. But it’s been a lot of fun.”

“I understand you know who all of our winners are…care to give us any clues?”

Suzy winked. “Now Cat, you wouldn’t want to spoil the surprise would you?”

“Spoil it? No…profit from it, perhaps.”

“You’re just as bad as Ezra, and before you ask, *I* already know what jacket he’s wearing.”

Cat just laughed. “You relax and have a great night Suzy!”

“I’ll see to it, ma’am,” Jack said as he led her into the auditorium.

“Officer Travan, you COULD call me Cat,” Cat purred.

“No, ma’am. Have to sleep with you to do that….and Suzy here might get a bit upset.” Jack winked as Suzy blushed and batted his arm.

“Well, MacGyver, we’ve got time to interview one more person.”

“About time, is it?”

“Yes it is. You ready?”

MacGyver nodded just as Dawny walked up wearing a green shimmering sheath with a scooped back and a slit down the right side. Front is scooped also. Her shoes are three inch stilletto heels. Her hairstyle is a layer shag. Accenting the dress is a diamond, emerald and sapphire choker with matching drop earings. Victor Mansfield, wearing an Armani tuxedo, clung to her arm.

“Good evening Dawny”

“Evening Cat. Isn’t it just exciting? Everyone looks so great all dressed up!”

“Yes, and we might even let the guys keep their clothes this evening,” Cat retorted.

“Aww that’s a shame,” Dawny replied with a grin.

“What color jacket do YOU think Ezra’s going to wear?”

“I’m hoping the red. He looks GOOD in the red.”

Both BrigaDears paused for a brief moment of reflection, smiling as they contemplated how good Ezra would look. Victor took Dawny’s arm and led her into the auditorium.

Cat turned to the camera. “Before I close this, I want to take this chance to thank Tammy for her artistic genius. I happen to have here with me a replica of the awards which be presented to this evening’s winners. Each of the actual awards will state what it is being awarded for.” Cat holds up an EZZIE. “We know he doesn’t like that name, but Ezra refused to reveal his middle name, so we were left with no choice.”

“Wow, Cat!” MacGyver said. “Tammy did a great job sculpting that.”

“Yes she did. I was impressed when she showed it to me. And you should see the engraving she did on the ones which will be given to tonight’s winners.”

“I can’t wait,” MacGyver said with a smile. Then a wicked gleam twinkled in his eye as he pulled Cat to him and gave her a passionate kiss. He smiled as she swooned in his embrace.

MacGyver deftly took the microphone from Cat and smiled to the camera.

“Thank you for joining us for the pre-awards Extravaganza. This is MacGyver, signing off with Cat Standish, who seems to be thinking about her date for the first time this evening. After these messages, we’ll be back with live coverage of the 2000 BrigaDear Awards.”

MacGyver leads the still dazed Cat into the auditorium as the camera pans over the crowd.

(Cut to commercial.)

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