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@Al Norris That's a compliment if I ever read one. For me, that count would be the amount of years I made people wait to finish a story. It's not pretty.

I really wouldn't know. I tend to not read other stories and as such, not read comments elsewhere. In recent times, only one story I read on here, because it was far removed of my own drivel. 😉

As a nurse, I used to work at such homes. But the times have changed, at least over here. They got rid of nursing homes in Holland, replacing them with care facilities where people arrive after having lived at home for far too long. When it's actually too late and they should have gone to a nursing facility years before. Our government, in all its wisdom, thought it a better way. They're backtracking now, and more nursing style homes are being resurrected, but the damage has been done. Some stay home for far too long, in fact, that for some, it isn't safe. Those with dementia, for instance. I wrote it with them in mind. Perhaps shortsighted? Pr, as Kai mentions...a cop out? It didn't feel as that, but I can see how it might be read as such. My apologies.

Why....he some sort of hardass? 😉

I think this might be the sweetest of compliment. Thank you so much. 🙏 And thank you for reading it. 🙏

Nah, I wouldn't be deliberately cruel. Life happens, of course, which is what happened last week - I had 4 nightshifts. 😆

Yep, that's me! Can't take criticism and I'm very petty by nature. 😂

Well, I leave it to you, to fantasize about that...I might be. 😉

Fine? FINE?! Pffft! I sit here, slaving away for hours and hours and it's just fine? Well...FINE, then! I'll settle for fine writing then, instead of aiming for excellent. Fine. Tsk... Well, maybe...maybe not. I guess we'll know when I write the next fine chapter. Nope. LOL, Not only is it a returning topic in this story, it's also because I'm in the middle of choosing a new one. No? You might have noted that the beds that were selected by Adam were chosen because Arya jumped on the one he chose. However, I think you mean in the house? No, she's not allowed on the beds. She appropriated the loveseat in the study, and she spends the nights in the utility room. There is a scene coming where she's up to some mischief at night... 😉 Caught that, did you? They are quite similar. It's the one I settled on. Also, they are very good for people who run hot at night. I'm one of those, I don't like heat while sleeping. Can't stand it. My room needs to be colder. So I hate summer. Not really a convo about them as more that he was caught with them and had to explain why he had them. I see several people catching on that, it's not an issue. As for mattresses, they need to be replaced every 10 years or so. Well, that's what I always do... I have no issues with it. Maybe that's why I wrote it...hmm...🤔 Never really was uncomfy with it, I always see it as being clean, and my partner should know I am? I've had moments where my (ex) pretty much told me to go do it while he was on his way back from work or whatever, so he could...well, you get the idea. 😂 Why is this such a thing? I really don't understand. In this age, where everything is a topic? Nah...don't get it. Highly doubtful. He's a throwaway character who served his purpose (the jealousy scene). For that, I'll make you wait another week. Try it again...I'll add a week. Go on...I could use the time. 😈

CHAPTER 26 - Kai On Wednesday morning, I woke very early. It was still dark, the moon in its late stage still providing some light through the net curtains. And close against me, with an arm draped over my stomach, lay Adam on his side, flush against me, with his head on my shoulder, breathing soundlessly. My back was killing me. This bed was, unfortunately, too small for two, especially for a guy like me, and a little too soft to my liking - I prefer a more firm mattress. But all

Incooooominggggggg!

Oh, they're alive and kicking. Editor did his job, but I retracted it and working on it.

Oklidokli! 🥰

Never, ever call me that. I'm so not one, it's not even funny. 😂🤣😂

🙏🙏🙏 😁

It's at the editor! Out of my hands! I'm not to be blamed!

You two done? Or do you need a room?

Just...read on...don't linger here. There's half again as many chapters waiting for you!

I'm known for my blowing abilities for taking a long time with my stories.

*sniff*...writing under threat never works well for me...the last time that happened, people had to wait years for me to finish that particular story ... (How's THAT for a threat? Hmm? 😂)

Nope, I will not be telling the name. As for Megan finding out...who knows! Well, I do, but...😉 Oh, I think he can...mobile phones have lots of options these days, including cameras. 😈 See comment above. 😁 There's something about albums. I remember my first lover. I was at a loss as to how I could...seduce him. So I got out the albums, forcing him to be closer. With phones, you just hand it over. Albums, not so much. It's a different beast. 😂 I love it! Wrong dog type, though, find one with a Husky. 🙏 A suggestion from the editor. He was right. Hon, we're not dead yet. We're over half of our lives, perhaps, but there's plenty in store for us, still. Never give up hope and never assume you're done. A quote from 'Call me by your name' - "Just remember, our hearts and our bodies are given to us only once, and before you know it your heart's worn out; and, as for your body, there comes a point when no one looks at it, much less wants to come near it." One of the most poignant lines from the book/film. And very true. Perhaps they're both near Greece? 😉

🙏 Thank you. I am writing! Hold off on them lawyers, please...

That's the wrong direction - Holland is the other way, babe! Here I am, all staked out, waiting...no wonder the rubbers dried out. Unusable now. Bah. 😡

CHAPTER 25 - Adam (WARNING - YET ANOTHER INTIMATE ACT) Oh gosh! Oh gosh! OH GOSH!!! Never in all my experiences had I felt anything close to this! Not even with Ezra. I felt so emotional right afterwards that when I opened my eyes and met his in the mirror, he noticed the moisture in them. “What’s wrong,” Kai asked, immediate concern evident, as I leaned rather heavily on the counter. “Did I hurt you?” No, he hadn’t. Absolutely not. I was wonderfully sore, certainly - I would

How 'bout...10 minutes from now?