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And you thought I had a dark side, I'm very impressed @Summerabbacat!!!!

Ralph is quickly learning you can run but not hide, from what truly tweaks his proclivities...

There's gotta be at least a dozen more chapters....please

Well now, Mum has issues, we've seen that from the 1st chapter, what is her story?

There's 'fucked' and then there's fucked...the question is as to what degree...The miasma of the bureaucracy ain't gonna slow anything down...

I noticed they aren't leaving for home after bringing Mary Lou to university...they aren't bringing their bags along with Mary Lou's

I wonder if David's move will be long term....

Sabrina, did you just bring your gay ex-boyfriend to a gay bar as a mission of mercy...this can't end well...or will it?

You can run but not hide Brett, and I do not blame you for not going either, but you will be found and will have to account for yours and others actions...will there be repercussions????

might we have a developing friendship/romance here???

Well now, there's a mystery to be sure!!! Just who are these people?

Another roller coaster chapter and I suspect some new grandparents...I've come to love those folks... Monday morning, instead of heading to work after the kids left for school, he headed to the lawyer's office where the closing was occurring. He met the owners, thanked them repeatedly for the rent break they gave him and for cleaning the pool. He made sure he had taken some pictures of the kids to show them, since they apparently were so happy to be helping out children in need. They gushed over the children as if they were their own grandkids. Brendan said if they ever wanted to stop over and meet them, they were welcome. They traded phone numbers, he gave them the mail that hadn't been forwarded, and then they all signed a shitload of papers. Even though he already had keys, they gave him one more set they had discovered. Brendan was curious about their buyer’s requirements. "If you don't mind me asking, Mr. and Mrs. Duncan, why were you requesting a family with children in school, and who 'really needed it?'" Mr. Duncan replied, "We don't mind. We had a child die young and weren't able to have any others. To try to fill that hole in our hearts, we fostered children for nearly twenty-five years. It may be silly, but we wanted to make sure that whomever bought our home was at least somewhat like us." Just when you think we've see the depths of depravity from the genetic sponsors, another low/lows is/are reached...and I agree, no to hypnosis...what was in the bottle for worries me...I am upset with both Brendan and Skylar...both are smart enough to realize the trouble they are creating, it is past time for them to stop thinking with the little head behind the zipper, if they don't...there isn't anyone else to blame. Quite frankly they deserve whatever comes their way if they get caught, so much at stake here and they are patiently oblivious, losing the children because of gross stupidity would be unforgiveable...What is so f'ing difficult in reaching the adult decision if they are going forward with a relationship??? Well @Mancunian...the other voice in my head told me our tormentor would lose at least a chapter or two getting Brendan and Skylar out of trouble...after they are caught in public canooodling while watching the submarine races....

Real progress is in the making and I suspect another stasis period or two and they just might be moving!!! Like others, it would be nice to know what is happening on Earth and the other Arks....

Like others, I thought this was a lovely chapter and wonder what is up with Len and Greg...

Marc's true value lies not in mining but in tactical development and advanced training, his skill sets demand it. It will be interesting to see how Marc handles a career with a higher calling should the fates push him in that direction. I would think that at some point he will realize mining will become a lucrative hobby. Then there is the future with the 'family' business, and he has cursed himself if he thinks he won't be pulled in.... The only way he becomes a full-time miner, is if he screws the pooch big time.....

A very interesting beginning to your story, looking forward to seeing where this goes!

Methinks you just might have hit a gold mine, it's an era of our history that so few write about, I was 18 in '72 as the war was closing down as it were and folks need to hear from someone who was more a part of those times....it would be greatly appreciated!!

What a powerful, well written chapter and dang it all to heck, I need another box of tissues...fall allergies y'all know.... I can only hope for another dozen or so chapters!!!

Let's hope our boy doesn't burn out...or encounter bad aliens out in the boonies of space...

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Well, color me surprised.... Onward to the next chapter!!!

Cruella needs to take a long walk off a short pier or play sidewalk roulette with a set of malfunctioning traffic lights.... What are the odds that campus security/police happen to be in the vicinity of the jamokes in the car???

Well...one thing we know, Kai and Adam will be learning a lot about the finer points of sexual positions... @CincyKris, The New York Times Wirecutter section has a great review of "the best mattresses for the type of sleeper you are and various pricing options from expensive to very affordable without sacrificing comfort. The 33 Best Mattresses of 2024 | Reviews by Wirecutter (nytimes.com)

Grin and bear it????

Growing up on a working farm was one of the best experiences in my life!!