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Well now-- I'm really tired right now Nephy, but after today I can visit on the thread because I am all caught up! I can't remember the last time that I didn't even go outdoors during the daylight hours. You and your are to blame. You're special, alright. Thanks!

And just when I thought that you had used up your myriad ways of making rain, you run laughing into the forest. (I am sure of it) When I realized that you were serious about sending Silver back to what I considered to be Hell, considering his past, I was extremely upset. I asked myself- "Why is she DOING this?" Now I am learning why. Nephy, the darkness of this story is minuscule to the brightness of your talent! You scare us to death and breathe life (real life) back into us. Thanks so much, you!

"Greater love hath no man than....." Actually I don't feel the need at this moment to say anything more. except this

WOW! Thanks, Nephy!

Well if that wasn't the sweetest-again! At the begining of this chapter I really thought that Silver had in fact come 'home'. It was looking more and more as if he realized that there was no possibility that he and River could ever make a go of it. I have to admit that I had accepted this. Especially when he was comforted by 'Ariel'/Asher. But the conversation between the two of them at the end told me otherwise. Nephy, I've constantly been hounded here with what you said as a blurb of some sort, If I am allowed to paraphrase you-"They both find a new man". I took that litterally to mean that they were not going to be together at the end of the story. Now I dont feel that way at all! I think that what you were saying is that BOTH of them have almost insurmountable hurdles, and unless they can make a high enough leap, they're stuck where they are. Well, I listened to Asher, with an open mind. Great chapter and a stupendous story, Nephy! And now---back to the dancing!

Oh My God, Nephy! Where in the HELL are you going to take us? When you introduced Ariel in the last chapter something just felt *right* about him-I have no idea how to explain it. And now our boy has a guardian angel. That is so sweet. I don't WANT to say this, but given Silver's innocence, how long before someone begins to abuse it? *shudder* Also, I'm more than a little concerned about how easily Silver slipped back into this 'life'. Is this going to be the FINAL end of his relationship with River? I'm thinking 'probably not' since he just fell out moaning over him. I've got a lot of hope here, Nephy! Thanks.

heh heh heh I'm chuckling because you haven't hurt Silver yet, and we all know that it's just a matter of time. By using 'Matthew' as his name he in leaving a trail of crumbs for River/Sam. cool. Could he POSSIBLY have done this consciously?

Wow! Ya think just maaaaybe a blind man was just given the gift of sight? idk I gotta give Sam a freaking gold medal in the patience dept. Jeeez! I see here that the next chapter is titled "Going Home". Let me take a wild guess at WHO is going 'home' and WHERE 'home' is-nah, make me work for it Nephy! And thanks! It's STILL a fantastic story!

Sooooo close to happiness! And the idiot doesn't have the sense to tell Silver the ONE THING that he needed to hear. That as of tonight they would be together forever. (Well, I know it wasn't a 'done deal' yet, but it could have been.) DAMN!! By-the-by Nephy, you've slipped a lot of things by me over time, but NOT this one: "Fortunately I manage to hold in the explosion. Sometimes my training comes in handy." Nice try. It's rather obvious to me at this point that the person needing therapy the most is therapist. I'm giving River one more time to get his act together before I allow Sam to bring his service weapon home from work! Hugs, Nephy.

Yo...Nephy! Don't even start! Two 'bad' chapters to go and the next one is one of them. I have to admit that you scared the hell out of me there in the Bennett's kitchen. I was thinking, "Here we go again!". But it looks as if things aren't too bad now........except......there is a meeting about to happen in the garden...yes? Oh God!! Neeeeephy. Please don't.

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