Riley Jericho

Hello there, and thanks for taking the time to write. Maybe we—me included—find the story so affecting is that we see a lot of ourselves in people like Luke, Simon, Ryan and Jacko. I think as I wrote ET, I probably wrote a bit of myself into everyone. I also kind of believe that the mistakes of yesterday don’t have to define who we are today. Thanks for telling me some of your own story, and it touches me to know that somehow ET has found its place there. Peace. Riley

Thanks for taking the time at the end of the read to leave a review, Scary. I know it’s been a pretty emotional roller-coaster. I told myself I wouldn’t go back to writing for at least six months or a year…but something new is already cooking! Riley

Brilliant! Well deserved! Riley

Steve.... It feels like you've always been there as a shoulder to lean on! Gonna miss hearing from you. It's almost worth starting a new story for that alone, lol! If I ever manage to create an e-book, you'll be the first to know. In your words...pax! Riley

You're the best of ladies, Lisa, always there with a kind word and some encouragement. So, Alexis senior was definitely shot by the police while he was attacking Luke in the pool, so he's definitely gone. And yes, for Elli to make an effort to be at the funeral speaks volumes. It's over now, but thanks for being with me on the journey. Riley

I'm not sure what comes next, Nighthawke, but glad you've enjoyed reading this one all the same. Watch this space, I guess. Many thanks, Riley

I think it may be the last chapter, Simon. Perhaps what's next is part of another story... Thanks for the review. Riley

Thanks, Karl. Much appreciated! Riley

Hi Skinny. It may actually be the last, so I'm glad it read well. Thanks for all you reviews and support. Riley

It's been quite a journey and an ending I've been thinking about for a long time. Thank you for reading and reviewing so often! Riley

Me too! Thanks for all your support. Riley

Thanks. I was looking forward to the end, if only to finally give meaning to the story, and to bring it to the right sense of completion. It's been a long time coming, and I poured much of myself into it, so thanks for sticking with it, my friend. Riley

Hi Terry, and thanks for the review. Luke still has a Lott of healing to do, but I think he has good people around him. Riley

Hello Parker. I started writing this final chapter a long time ago - it was the emotions of the end that actually helped me find the right tones for earlier scenes, to see sadness and hope combine. Thank you for your support over the years. Riley

Thanks Dughlas. Even now, even I'm not able to read the chapter without filling up. It continues to touche me on so many levels. Thank you, too, for your support over the years for ET and for me as an author. It's been really appreciated. Riley