I did think about Hey Chris for Mr. Wickham, but Wickham is such a villain in the book. It makes me a little uncomfortable to hang that on Chris (or any real person, for that matter). But of course, I can change the story, make it more of a misunderstanding or something. Or I could just get over it and make Chris the villain! *g*
And yes, I was thinking that sisters = friends (who are also musicians) and marriage = finding the right band (and the right bandmate to have sex with *g*).
I like the idea of "Jane" falling for someone in Pete's entourage. Pete has his own label, and maybe "Bingley" is in one of his bands. He meets "Jane" and becomes instantly smitten, wants to bring "Jane" into the band. "Jane" is so starstruck that s/he goes overboard trying to play it cool. This leads Pete to believe that "Jane" doesn't real want it enough, doesn't have the commitment, and he advises "Bingley" to look elsewhere for a new bandmate.
That works, I think. Then Patrick can get all upset over how Pete has ruined "Jane's" chance of happiness. And Pete can take another look at "Jane" and "Bingley" together and realize they're meant to be and tell "Bingley" to go for it.
I also like the idea of Pete's manager being "Lady Catherine."
And hee! Yes, yes, you're right. We definitely need a Mr. Collins. That may have to be an original character. I don't think I feel comfortable saddling anyone in the bandom universe with that role!
I'm thinking Patrick and his friends are in the music program at a small college. Maybe one of their professors/head of the music program could be the Mrs. Bennet character, with good intentions, but inappropriate and embarrassing in his/her enthusiasm to get them all into successful bands.
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I did think about Hey Chris for Mr. Wickham, but Wickham is such a villain in the book. It makes me a little uncomfortable to hang that on Chris (or any real person, for that matter). But of course, I can change the story, make it more of a misunderstanding or something. Or I could just get over it and make Chris the villain! *g*
And yes, I was thinking that sisters = friends (who are also musicians) and marriage = finding the right band (and the right bandmate to have sex with *g*).
I like the idea of "Jane" falling for someone in Pete's entourage. Pete has his own label, and maybe "Bingley" is in one of his bands. He meets "Jane" and becomes instantly smitten, wants to bring "Jane" into the band. "Jane" is so starstruck that s/he goes overboard trying to play it cool. This leads Pete to believe that "Jane" doesn't real want it enough, doesn't have the commitment, and he advises "Bingley" to look elsewhere for a new bandmate.
That works, I think. Then Patrick can get all upset over how Pete has ruined "Jane's" chance of happiness. And Pete can take another look at "Jane" and "Bingley" together and realize they're meant to be and tell "Bingley" to go for it.
I also like the idea of Pete's manager being "Lady Catherine."
And hee! Yes, yes, you're right. We definitely need a Mr. Collins. That may have to be an original character. I don't think I feel comfortable saddling anyone in the bandom universe with that role!
I'm thinking Patrick and his friends are in the music program at a small college. Maybe one of their professors/head of the music program could be the Mrs. Bennet character, with good intentions, but inappropriate and embarrassing in his/her enthusiasm to get them all into successful bands.
Thanks for brainstorming with me!!