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Playful humorous interlude involving most of the ranch. But there's got to be payback time for Mannly and Kidd. I wonder. Where, and what form will it take ? *AKHEM*

Karl may have found love with Tom. But he leaves behind a situation for his wife, who at some point has loved him, that Karl and Maria need to resolve before the village gossip starts. " She couldn't keep her husband. To be left for another woman ... but to be left for a man? "

Maria has made the decision to end their sterile marriage. Karl should be a man and tell her what is happening between him and Tom. Not leave her to find out from village gossip.

It is a delight just to be back on the ranch with its peace and love that embraces them all. Shir gives Reed a gift, the gris-gris linking him and Matt. And Reed's concern for his aunt, with his new ranch family rallying round to support him, is quite touching. Another heart-warming episode.

'They didn't talk'. So much in their relationship still unresolved but perhaps that is a fitting conclusion. So much in life and love is inconclusive and you have led us through a relationship that still has a long way to go. Perhaps best left to our own imaginations. Thank you for the pilgrimage. Thoroughly absorbing.

A great reversal of your last chapter. We start with an unholy fight between two bitter so called 'christian' women that ended with serious injury to each. And ended with a fine showing from Shir of the true meaning of real 'christian' love and compassion. The townsfolk are not all against Two Spirits and Shir has strengthened that with her brave actions. Word travels fast. Two Spirits and Matt will take care of Reed as they have done with the other wounded souls there. And Shir will always be there for CC. Left me tearful, but with relief and joy.

Yes, Marcus definitely needs to sort out what happened in his relationship with Sean. And why when he is so decisive in all other aspects of his life he is unable to decide which Calloway he really wants. And the answer is there taped by Sean to the last page of the scrapbook of photos. 'Play me when you're ready.' If he's not ready now... perhaps he really likes being the town slut and prospective drunk?

The week when Julien is again away may be what both men now need to bring matters to a head and for them to make what could be a life changing decision.

Oliver and Julien have been in proximity to each other for days and only in the last episode did Julien really offer Oliver more than walking companionship. Both men have struggled with relationships. But they seem to be finding a rapprochement. Their walk is not yet over. And there is time yet for their feelings for each other to develop.

Great fun story. Marcus is really enjoying the sex. Can't wait to find out who ends up with whom. And who the wallflowers going to be.

We all need good neighbours and a helping hand at times. Garry was brave enough to ask for help when he needed it. And a friendship developed. A great story.

Delightful as a summer breeze!

A conversation that means something for the first time. An honest conversation. A foundation on which to build a relationship. Not going to be easy for either of them. Success will depend on how far they are prepared to adjust forgive compromise accept and all the other things in life that are worth reaching fighting absolving for. And above all to love each other. "Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you." " Everything was the same and nothing would be the same again".

Another rollercoaster read. I had a sense of wellbeing reading the first part of the chapter. I was at the ranch. With friends. Reading the episode in town I didn't know whether to laugh or cry or scream or bury my head under a cushion or hide behind the sofa. So long as CC and Shir escape injury let the two witches destroy each other, verbally and in all possibilty physically. Oh dear. That was unchristian of me.

A tale of love found and lost. I do not feel blame lies with either man. Life itself separated them. So sad.