My profile on Twitter says this: "Wife, mum of 2, journalist/media advisor, avid reader, baker and film buff." That about covers it. Oh, and I'm from New Zealand.

I can often be found playing at Random Acts of Rob http://robert-pattinson.ca/or on Twitter, where I'm @mrsaubergine

The Exclusive is my first attempt at fiction, but I have been writing non-fiction for cough22yearscough as a journalist. It's just a wee piece of fluff. I hope you like it.

Apologies to @ninapolitan for use of the word "Panty" ;-)

I'll use my profile to post musical and visual links for each chapter.

The very talented and lovely @DreamySim has made me this banner for The Exclusive: http://twitpic.com/1l2t3w I love her so much!!

Pantydropper's Playlist, with all 19 songs featured in this story, can be heard here: http://www.mixpod.com/playlist/66410108

The Exclusive

Chapter One:

The Pantydropper: http://twitpic.com/x3n37

The pic on his campaign billboard: http://twitpic.com/xlx5v

Blenheim: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blenheim_New_Zealand

Paparazzi by Lady Gaga http://www.youtube.com/user/ladygagaofficial?blend=1&ob=4&rclk=cti#p/f/7/QgKrzdaDQMw

Chapter Two:

The Right Honorable Member: http://twitpic.com/y4pbv

Masterton: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masterton

Pantydropper by the end of the chapter http://twitpic.com/xlv4m

Chapter Three:

The volcano might look like this: http://twitpic.com/13ul2

Or this: http://twitpic.com/13ugnm

With or Without You by U2: http://www.youtube/watch?v=XmSdTa9kaiQ

Open Arms by Journey (live): http://www.youtube/watch?v=wfYInIWoO1k

Alone by Heart: http://www.youtube/watch?v=jxfdDrKO8uM&feature=PlayList&p=56F828AFECF99D75&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=14

I Need You Tonight by INXS: http://www.youtube/watch?v=gkLL7JdnIk0

Italian Plastic by Crowded House (live): http://www.youtube/watch?v=tp1J2V7FaZo&feature=related

Chapter Four:

Ed at the piano: http://twitpic.com/szobh

The SkyBlues sculpture in Wellington's Post Office Square: http://twitpic.com/15bybe

It's Only Natural by Crowded House: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkbiMcpIk6g

Fall At Your Feet by Crowded House: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82JZh3VyE2M

Whispers and Moans by Crowded House (live): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZP9LbwEP7U

Ed's car: http://twitpic.com/14nsxc

Oriental Bay, Wellington, at night: http://twitpic.com/155tyg

Ed's apartment: http://twitpic.com/12c2rc, http://twitpic.com/12c2oj

Typical Aro Valley house: http://twitpic.com/155uws

Esme and Carlisle's house might look like this: http://twitpic.com/155v8z

Chapter Five:

Edward's speech: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMBfTdm9ALk

The view from Edward's apartment, over Oriental Bay: http://twitpic.com/xzrj9

Edward's kitchen: http://twitpic.com/12c384

Angels by Robbie Williams: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73KIIOBCfK0&feature=fvst

Chapter Six:

The Love Boat captain (inspired by a JAG, MP and MRP three-way at RAoR): http://wouldyoutapthat.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/d3.jpg

Pantydropper in beanie and shades: http://wouldyoutapthat.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/cimarron_group_0081.jpg

Chapter Seven:

Squeee! HHH says he would love to be prime minister (about the 2:30 mark): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm928OfQgz8&feature=player_embedded

Parliament buildings, Wellington: http://twitpic.com/14mzv2 - left to right: Bowen House (modern office block) where most MPs have their offices; The Beehive, where the PM and Cabinet offices are; Parliament Building, where the debating chamber and select committee rooms are.

Pantydropper waiting for Bella's call: http://twitpic.com/xlw3p

Chapter 8:

Just this: http://twitpic.com/1ajala

Chapter 9:

Bella's boots: http://twitpic.com/1hezm8

Edward's bedroom: http://twitpic.com/12c2iq

Just a Little Bit by Kids of 88: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWm9v9Bh0b0

Chapter 10:

Typical Backbencher Pub puppets: http://twitpic.com/1hetty

The Debating Chamber, with the Speaker's chair at the head: http://twitpic.com/1heyoj

Cool Me Down by the Black Seeds: http://www.youtube.com/user/mrsaubergine1#p/f/49/ZytEicHf6p4

Into Temptation by Crowded House: http://www.youtube.com/user/mrsaubergine1#p/f/51/9MXKZUX8XgY

Bella's blue heels: http://twitpic.com/1hezfq

Chapter 11:

Pantydropper on his balcony: http://twitpic.com/1fulxo

Too Lost in You by the Sugababes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo07t6XjNO4

Pavlova: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pavlova_%28food%29

Premier House, Wellington: http://twitpic.com/1funks and http://twitpic.com/14mxln

Final image: http://twitpic.com/1nkzsy

Richard "King Dick" Seddon: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Seddon

Chapter 12:

Hayman Island, Australia: http://twitpic.com/1wl4os

Pantydropper's suite: http://twitpic.com/1wl3f1

Hayman resort pool: http://twitpic.com/1wl479

Anchor Me by The Muttonbirds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPIhhqM4b4s

One Day by Opshop: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dX7MktaEMh0

Katherine Mansfield: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katherine_Mansfield

Golfing Rob: http://twitpic.com/1os0jq

Chapter 13:

Arithmetic by Brooke Fraser: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D23sjATRmQw

Bolton Hotel, Wellington: http://twitpic.com/23bdan

Chapter 14:

Te Papa, the national museum of New Zealand, on Wellington's waterfront: http://www.twitpic.com/22i4mc

"Solace in the Wind" bronze statue, by Max Patte, on the Wellington waterfront near Te Papa http://www.twitpic.com/21o2jc

My House by Kids of 88: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmkTyjtShno&feature=related

Chapter 15:

Pantydropper addresses the crowd: http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac282/mrsaubergine/Public%20appearances/baftapres1.jpg

On the balcony: http://www.twitpic.com/2knj2m

Message To My Girl by Split Enz: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUC_jE78FNE