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Welcome back!! I have miss you so much, more than you will ever know!! I hope you are feeling better. I am so happy the Saga continues. But more than that I would trade all of it for your good health, Mark. This was a wonderful chapter. It shows us you are a great storyteller. All the best to you. Bob

After rereading both sagas I was wondering about this. The three characters that come to mind are JP, Wade and Will. George is brave, caring, passionate, and kind. He also has a lot of control. At 24, George is a hero. So who is most like him? JP at 24? Wade is about 21 now in the story or Will in about 8 years. What do you think?

It has been a very long time since I've been here but I couldn't stay away for JP's big day!

Did we forget Billy Clair's twin? and the other person in the car? Of all the people who Mark has killed off the one I miss the most, you would think would be Robbie or even Jeff Hayes, no it is Tonto she was a wonderful character. I wish she would have seen the person Will is becoming. Some people don't like him, but over the last number of books, we see his many acts of kindness to friends, family and even to strangers. His spending spree was not for himself but for others, his father, and brothers and sister and cousins and for JP. Tonto would be proud of him. I know I am. Sorry for the emotion but I just got done rereading the whole saga again.

Do we count the number of friends who aid of AIDS like Butch the guy who told Stef about fisting?

I have not commented in some time, however I feel compelled to do so now. again Mark, an awesome chapter! As I look back and see these people grow and change I am amazed! Look at JJ all that he has gone through no longer the fragle flower but now a strong person coming into his own. More than a match for those New Yorkers. Then there is Brad and Will who finially are seeing eye to eye. But even more than all this is the person Will is becoming. Where Stef and Brad are about making money, Will is about using that money for good. Over the years we have seen it in big and small ways, from hotel rooms for people fleeing from 9 11 to helping Kai's father have a better life. giving John and Ryan a place to live and now this. Sharing his paradise with his family. He would make his Great grandmother so proud. I am so glad you are back. One other thing, do we have just one black widow or a nest of them?

I have not commented in some time. Most of the time others have said what I wanted to say. Mark again you have woven a story worthy of reading and rereading. As the plot as been revealed i feel the Black Widow has made a few mistakes. Because, he or she doesn't really know this family. First, Will's reaction to JJ's phone call. Wade taking sides with JP and his family, against his own. JJ's reaction to the loss of both his boy friend and his carrier. And last how the members are banding together to attack the threat. And add to this Robbie returning to get Brad back in the fight. Do not underestimate the power of this family. People have died before. Good Luck Elizabeth, if who are the one this time you have attacked the wrong people. The best chapter ever, Mark

It never ever seices to amaze me , what is all this wealth for but to help others Will has always shown this trait. JJ may bitch but Will just leaves a trail of good deeds. Both hurting, both being dumped, still Will thinks about others not himself. Way to go Will. Tonto would be proud. Great chapter Mark!

No one gets away with dropping a bomb like this and gets away with it. First of all I was wrong, I thought Alex and J J were up for the fight. As some of the readers have said, I believe Elizabeth has done this. ME doesn't have the guts for this. Even though, I feel bad for JJ, he seemly has decided to wash his hands of it. Much better than trying to kill himself. Maybe he is a lot stronger than we think. I hope so. Will is again thinking of his Dad. If I were him I'd given up by this time. But that's Will. Unlike JJ I think Will saw Zach's situation coming. Those Hayes boys are hard to love. So what will he do? After dealing with his father or maybe before Will will come to save JJ. Will JJ want saving? Or need it? I don't see him attacking ME. However. Brad is, JP maybe but not Will. So what happens next? Are there more Black Widows? Who else is in danger? Why was Will left all alone is California? Only Mark knows. Is JP problem more than we know.

The only sadness is that George did not see the wonders of the city. However now what seems like a simple mission may become something much more. worry about he journey home. I m hoping his reception is warm and loving.

After reading this chapter a few times two things struck me. First was JP's trust in Will. Not since Brad's high school years has JP trusted anyone that much. JP has even gone farther by giving him power of attorney. Second is ME vs JJ. First of all they are not in Virginia any more. Alex's turf and Alex is not going to let ME run his life. He has his heir so ME's duty is done. She can be removed from the situation without to much of a problem. Alex is close to the royal family after all.

At first I thought that Stef was sick JP's problem is their problem Thank God it is nothing more. They will work it out. With or without Cody What has upset me is how Brad has became a selfish son of a bitch. All his kids agree he thinks only about himself. When was the last time all three brothers agreed on anything? I used to think Will and Brad were simulair in personally but I was wrong dead wrong. For all his falts, Will has always thought of his family even people who he just encounters. Does Brad belong as a member of this family? The only thing which seems important to him is his newly found boy toy. Not the needs of his kids. Brad promised Robbie to look after Will. Will did the same. Who lived up to his promises? I am burning my Bradofile card this time for good. Thank you Mark for this great new story and the interesting Title Black Widow. Which give one a pause. Not just Mary Ellen but maybe someone else too.

Leave it to Will. I hope I m wrong Stef is sick?

It is good very good to see our hero back at sea. Evan after all the years George has not lost his sense of wonder and adventure he had as a midshipman. We are on the last leg and the[r journey which may be the hardest. I am so happy to see our welshman back and add the prince to the fearsome crew. It is good to see Lord Elgin with some backbone. However, I am worried about the pirates along the way but I have faith in their ship George and his noble crew. so I say on to the glories of Constantinople and then home?

Wonderful! Wonderfull! Matt's son named after his father. Born on Robbie's birthday. Even the Will haters have got to see this was a good thing, a real good thing. You have me crying and laughing at the same time. A Wonderful chapter Mark. Until now I did not understand that this is the real end of 9 11. What better ending could it be?

After David and Gary, what can I say? I am glad we get to know JJ. I think he is handling this better than I would. Think of it, ever since 1998 skating has been his life. Now it is in question. Then there is Mary Ellen. I think one thing we have forgotten, ME is in England not America and Alex may be, with JJ at his side, much harder to push around than she thinks. She could be banished off to the country where she can do less damage. Remember Alex only needs an heir to do his duty. After that Mary Ellen loses her power. Thanks for another awesome chapter, Mark!

A wonderful chapter! I can feel the end of the book is coming. Will is only 16, yet he was able to do this. Darius was right on with his comments but how many teenagers would go through all the trouble to fix the hard feelings and help the family heal. Way to go Mark!!

Our handsome hero is back!! George I've missed you!! I have a feeling George is going to have the battle of his life on the way to Constaninopole. But with his new midshipman in tow he'll make it. Hope he takes time to see the sights when there. Hagia Sophia Great to see our hero back!!

An Easter surprise!! Wonderful chapter. I like how caring Alex is to JJ. Hopefully even Mary Ellen wouldn't be able to screw it up for them. Will and Zach are on track and Will has even won over Zach's parents. Mark you never know how much you miss something, until it is gone. Now that you are back we know how much we have missing you. So glad you're back. So very glad.

I believe this is the first all JJ chapter. Over the last books we have seen Jj grow. This is still a person that needs a lot of attention but reacts much better. He can understand rejection and not react by hurting himself. He relationship with Alex is important to him but I feel if it ends he will be ok. Two things I love Alex's nick name for him j's and how well these brother know each other and have each others back. Thanks for another great chapter!!

Thinking back and seeing the sadness of 9 11 and all the lose, the problems of the past and now this. Marc and Brad growing to love each other, healing from the pain of the past. That is great in itself but now a restored relationship with Zach and his parents. It is almost to much, It makes one wonder what is coming. Two things strike me one is that Marc much more hurt than I thought he was. I thought Brad was the wounded puppy. Now I see two wounded people . the second point was to see that Wally and Clara love and caring for Zach over came the hurt and pain of the past. The future will be hard but if all this is true, it has become lot less harder. Good job Marc. I really think Zach and Will have a chance of making it.

Thanks so much for the Christmas present, of the new chapter. I agree with JP this is the time to lay their cards on the table. Zach is not going alone into the lions den, Frank the head of the Hayes family, Will, and JP both Will's grandfather and the guy who saved his hometown. I wonder how Wally and Clara are reacting to you are dead to me and the legal papers. Do they know this maybe their last chance to have a relationship with their youngest son? I believe that is part of it Zach is their baby. It is hard to let your children go and become their own people. They only have six months to work this out. It will workout or fail big time. Again Mr. Arbour you have built up the drama. great job! Over the last chapters I have been impressed with Will and his interaction with Brad and Marc but now I am warming up to Zach too. I think Will has been good for him in a lot of ways.

A very impressive chapter, It took me a while to remember who Tom was. Tuesday will be interesting and not as interesting as the meeting with Zach, Will and Sean. Wally and Clara have no clue who they are dealing with. Zach is a impressive young man which I would not like to cross. As for Marc and the family, they all are embracing him. Is he the one! He could be. He is a little older once he recovers he will be both smart, independent, and can I say it a good lay. Good for Brad. Mr Arbour you did it again, once one door closes another door opens sometimes more than one. That is what makes you the great writer you are. Happy Hoidays

It is so interesting to see Marc and the family react with each other. I am very impressed with Will not only does he know his father and Brad's reactions to situations, but also the caring way he deals with Marc. Good Job Will!! Now however the person that needs help is Zach. It is so sad to see a person like Zach, hounded by his father. At 17 1/2 year old, I doubt Zach's parents have much hope of doing anything but still is is a lot of pressure put on Zach. If his parents aren't careful they will lose him forever. A great chapter Mark.

The last chapter, I hoped Marc would join Brad. Maybe Marc is the one to make Brad happy. Thanks so much, great chapter, Mark.