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Awwwww... That felt sooo right! I just hope it holds. Thanks, Nephy

River needs to *buck up, Bucky*. He's about to lose more than one if he doesn't wake up! And AGAIN I say "poor Ben". Hopefully, Julia's addition to the cavalry will be enough of a boost to make a desperately needed change. Thanks, Neph.

I am really liking big ol' Sam right now! Thanks, Nephy.

Sweetie-- Chapter 15 has paid a heavy ransom for your soul! I thought that last chapter was what River needed so badly, but that was only pre-school. Today he took his HS exams and we don't know yet whether or not he passed. Even though it was mostly his own fault, Sam is carrying a lot of baggage around also. You are truly amazing, Nephlim! Truly.

YAY!! *P* came out! And hooray for Sam! River NEEDED to be told off. More and more, Nephy, as so many people have said all along, River needs to stop being so damned protective of Silver. There is so much strength there. And every time Silver starts to show some of that strength it is RIVER who collapses, causing Silver to fail. And if THAT isn't bad enough, just what the freaking Hell does he think this is all doing to poor little Ben? Thanks hun. I need a cold one.

OK, Nephy. Please don't get upset with me, but, after reading so many times where you have told Andy and others that this story is pretty much a case history, (really?) I think I should be quite proud that my sense of humor is an American one! The feminine half of that conference group represent two words to me. Can you say "abysmal FAIL"? Don't misunderstand me, please. This chapter was a very riveting one! In fact, the entire story so far is fantastic! It's just that I don't do incompetence. Just keep in mind that this mimi-rant is not directed toward Nephy.

Well, no surprises there! I totally didn't 'get' what River meant when he suggested that Sam had "sacrificed" Jake. I hope that something didn't just fly over my head! I hope to Hell that your ditty-bag of shitty women is empty!!! For Heaven's sake. River most definitely should have taken Sam's advice, as now he is a lot closer to losing both of the things (the ONLY things) that matter in his life. And as of late, I am losing a LOT of respect for his ability to make cognitive decisions, ones which will HELP his situation rather than hurt it. tsk tsk On a differen't note: "A selfish whining f**kwit". Really? You really ARE too much!

First, this: Is it too early for a funeral? I think it's been 3 or 4 days, no? Just asking. At the mention of 'P' again, I remembered that I left something out of a previous review. I believe that 'P' is gay (Silver picked up on that) and I also think that 'P's partner knows and covers for him... Well now! While I was alright with Ms. Ward, I wish River had picked up this latest bitch and tossed her under a very large truck! And while he's at it, perhaps he could hire a 'hit man' to take care of that inhuman piece of crap aunt! So there! Other than these few items, it was quite the lovely chapter, Nephy.

Nephy, I caught myself wondering if perhaps there isn't something 'mechanical' wrong with Silver's brain. Something that a neurosurgeon could 'fix'. But I suppose that would have been discovered long before now. Never mind. I hadn't even considered how Jake would react! So glad that everyone melds! That is, at least in THIS family. And I just KNOW that there is a trap waiting to be sprung, and pretty soon. Thanks, Nephy.

Grown-ups can cry too, Nephy. Only sometimes it's far too late. This is a very special chapter for me. Hugs!

Good for Ben, the lucky little devil. I'm sure that at this point, with everything that has happened recently, he isn't aware of just HOW fortunate he is. I would have loved it if you had created ANOTHER auto accident just prior to our now threesome leaving the hospital, but meh... It is SO sweet that Silver and Ben bonded so quickly and apparently so closely. Anyone with a screwed-up childhood can relate to this chapter, times ten! An excellent chapter, Nephy. Thanks.

Lugh, Your *sarcastic* remarks are showing up as *high humor*. Slipping? Actually, that is a very well written and informative answer. (but it IS funny)

Oh God, Nephy! I seriously wonder if this chapter was as hard for you to write as is was for me to read. Such unadulterated hatred for another person! And a family member at that! And what about our poor Silver on the floor? Well, I'm sticking with the story, for sure. Thanks, Nephy! You're the man! OOPS!

From my notes: wth (hell) JAKE and Silver get along wonderfully-why wouldn't another young person fit into Silver's aura? Especially River's own brother-(of course, unless there is something in River's own past that is...?) OMG! Silver is SO close to 'normal'! "Then why...?" "I love you," he says simply. Please DO NOT throw him back into the dungeon!! God Nephy-when the Doc first talks to River about Ben-I was reading so intently that I thought that he said "He's a little bastard..." And then one that blew me away--"If you are going to swear, at least swear in English and not American." You are so NOT politically correct! Hel! I forgot what we were even talking about. Something shiny. ahh yes, gold.

Boing boing boing.That is how I imagine a reader attached to a bungee cord would sound after cliff jumping, if you get my drift. But what the hay! It keeps us reaching for the next chapter. I wasn't too concerned when I realized that I was the only one who liked Sandi, but reading your responses pulled the wind from my sheets-uh-sails. I'll just wait and see what happens next. And I'm rather pissed at River for knowing what was happening and not stopping it! Silver is still very much in need of CAREFUL therapy and numb-nuts there is aware of that! Shame on him! Thanks a bunch, Nephy. And I bet you beat me up royally over Sandi, but I'll take it because she was a very happy person. p

River's jealous! River's jealous! p I really like Sandi! So full of LIFE! She may be just the ticket for Silver's complete recovery down the road. Yeah-we KNOW it won't happen overnight! The *surprise*, Nephy, was pure gold! Thank you. And LAUGH! God! "You could always try casting your rod elsewhere." SO damn funny! hugs

What an absolutely gorgeous boy you have created, Nephy! He's a nymphyomaniac, for sure, but a gorgeous one. Maybe River should practice saying "no" and then sticking to it? I gotta go see what the surprise is! Thanks.

What the heck was THAT? A dangling carrot? 'A rose by any other name.....' heh From the information you've already thrown out and then putting two and two together---hmmm--I see big problems down the pike, Nephy. There are definitely at least two ways to look at this. First in my mind would be to stick with the program you already have going and not throw it all away (all of the advances). For sure not EVERYTHING River has tried has worked, but look at the fantastic improvement they have shown so far! Secondly, I can see where Silver is having some serious psychological issues by being held back from GOING back. On that thought train, perhaps a controlled *slide* every so often could help. idk I'm approaching this story with noodle-nerves, but a strong determination to witness all of it, come hell or high water! OK? Thanks, Nephy.

As soon as I started reading this I realized that I already HAD done so. I thought 'hey', read it again! And I'm so glad that I did! It wasn't checked off on my 'Nephy Stories' list. Maybe I should destroy the list and start over? I had forgotten how emotional this is. I've ALWAYS been a 'rooter' for little people, and you handled this topic extremely well. You even created a perfect angel for us! (Actually TWO!). Thanks, Nephy!

Enquiring minds indeed! I'm finding something hard to believe here---I created that damn crab out in my work shop! Physically! Took the pics and used windows paint to bring it to LIFE! And now I cannot even scan in a 3x5 and present it. Maybe it's the 'old' against the 'new'. idk The upside is possibly the end of my normal life. I've decided to just stop the whole closet thing here on GA-within a couple of days I'll have a current pic here. Scares me, somewhat. I don't have a whole lot of time left to practice paint(ing). Hugs! edit reason-Several people have cautioned me regarding those wild moments of feeling free. I respect their opinions. I will, however, be sending one to the 'Queen of Darkness'. She may do with it as she pleases.

The BEST, Nephy! While I can't put any 'one' of your stories on top of the others, I can certainly place most of them on the top shelf! Thank you so very much for this sweet, sweet story! What a wonderful ending!!! Dave

OMG!!! TOP SHELF!! This was the 'bestest' ever!! You answered every one of my prayers, Nephy!! Thank you!! You even dressed up the package with: "...their bodies moulding, their souls touching." *big shivers* And now I am deeper than ever in your debt!! Thanks hun! hugs!

HERE COMES THE CAVALRY!!! YAY!!! I hope that soft spot you're showing doesn't solidify! It will be so FANTASTIC if Josh finds Ash before anyone else and, more importantly, has a little time alone with him, and they agree to agree. Both of them! Gotta go... Thanks, Nephy! hugs again!

Well now! You have surely broken my heart! Are we to leave our indefensible young lad to wander the streets of the city in HIS condition? I wish that the first part of his dream of moments ago had been real!! Everything that Hendicott said was good advice, if one is honest with one's self, and yet, we're not just speaking of a clearly thinking mind here. We are also wise to remember that there is a VERY vunerable heart at stake! I have no choice but to leave it in your hands, Nephy. Thanks.

This chapter was so hard to read for most of it. It was almost like a rereading of the assault! And then it ended in the sweetest way! awww I'm almost afraid to go on... Thanks, Nephy. hugs