I'm getting this off my notepad, so I can start fresh tonight. So here it is so far.
Metrics
Word Goal for the day: 1000 - made 569
Starting line: White tablecloths and shimmering glass reflected the dancing flames of the gas fireplace, but it was the painting above the mantel that captured her attention.
Ending line: “This is New Orleans.” He laughed, pronouncing it “N’Orlans.” “It’s never too early.”
Darling: Nikki was trapped, drowning in gold-shot Shadows that rose around her like a tsunami, dragging her into a kingdom of mists and dreams…
Deaths: Not yet.
Good Things: Pretty painting.
Bad Things: Nikki got dizzy. Very, very dizzy.

Metrics
Word Goal for the day: 1000 - made 569
Starting line: White tablecloths and shimmering glass reflected the dancing flames of the gas fireplace, but it was the painting above the mantel that captured her attention.
Ending line: “This is New Orleans.” He laughed, pronouncing it “N’Orlans.” “It’s never too early.”
Darling: Nikki was trapped, drowning in gold-shot Shadows that rose around her like a tsunami, dragging her into a kingdom of mists and dreams…
Deaths: Not yet.
Good Things: Pretty painting.
Bad Things: Nikki got dizzy. Very, very dizzy.