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This chapter was like a calm sea and smooth sailing with only a hint, or was it foreshadowing, of rocky weather slightly ahead of Peter...

An interesting evening to be sure, not necessarily my cuppa of tea but to those enjoy, more power to them!!

So many directions this story can go...and a couple of red herrings to say the least.... Sebastian/Bass...do I detect a possible romance angle??? The parents, accident or murder??? I have a feeling it may be something nefarious...what was the source of their income(s)??? More to the point, Boris Tanner's parents last name was Taenov, sounds suspiciously Eastern European, possibly Russian...what is/was their background??? Legit or criminal????

A brief short story about dealing with the baggage we all carry along with some incredible words of wisdom...

As @weinerdog so kindly requested, I have to second the motion for a follow-up!!! All I could add is the following, resentment not only is a trap...but a prison!!! And yes folks...it is that simple!!! LJ said, “Resentment is a trap. The only person it hurts is you. Some people hold on to resentments, and it just makes them pissed off and angry all the time. Forgiveness is one of the most powerful, liberating things you can ever do for yourself. It frees you of the negativity that only holds you back.” Rebel was quiet and wondered if it was possible for him. Was it really that simple?

She's not alone in the universe, believing in a false prophets....

As always, thanks for sharing!!! BTW...there's a bunch of, you know what, that are upset they weren't used all that much...

The only constant in this world/life is change and it will be interesting to see how each of these friends set the course of their lives!! We ended up sitting by the river, where some large rocks were creating a series of water rapids, and we chatted about how much our lives were about to change, as we entered university studies and adulthood, and we began to mould our future lives. For me, I knew that the coastal property and the compound would somehow be part of my future, what exactly, I was still to find out.

One has to wonder what the future holds/will bring???

Time to wield the sword of retribution and put an end to these fu&kers....

Goodness gracious me...what possibly could happen??? At least check to see if there is cell phone service, if not, transition into a dog, place clothes and a phone in a backpack and skedaddle down to the other end of the lake and for goodness sake, call Ranger Rick or the police!!!

I don't think so, it was in a non-abusive, humorous way and manner!!! I think it was friends interacting with friends!!!

My prodigious, psychotic psychic powers of predestination are currently in the frozen foods section of MalWart...otherwise I tell everyone that Manny.....Security to Frozen foods for an adult male stuffed in the ice cream cooler....

Well now, this has so many twist and turn possibilities, sorta like @chris191070's detective stories...bring on the

Hummm.....a teenager falls into Manny's lap...sounds he needs a housekeeper as the teen will be occupied being a student...oh crap...best find out how this teen swings before hiring....

Up and to the point I retired, I had the same problem.... Great start to the second book!!! Would the demon that 'captured' Nathan recognize him in this new disguise???

The interaction with the elephant was truly heartwarming and such a pleasure to read about!!!

As others noted, Keith needs some clarity regarding his past, understanding that talking about helps to slay the demons and is a path forward to understanding forgiveness. In that simple act of letting the pain go comes the freedom to unabashedly being yourself... Amen to the following, as to what a drab world this place would be without the following...

It seems that some things never change... David rounded up Bradley and Ollie and was about to leave when Tyron said, “I was stoked when some of the girls on campus commented to me about the last video. I’m looking forward to hearing their comments about this one.” He then teasingly asked, “Bradley what did the girls at your school say to you after they saw the last video?” Bradley went red and started urging David, “Come on Dad we’ve got to get home”. That seemed to provide an answer to the question. Then as @Summerabbacat mentioned, I share the same concerns that he does regarding Ollie's mother...Was the real story about the death of Ollie's father???

Once again, I am, glad to have eaten before residing this chapter!! Of course extra rasin bran cereal is by no means an acceptable substitute for the meals described therein... It was good to see Paul and Marie and saddening to see the loss of the parents. It has me wondering if we may see them move back...

I suspect something huge, specular, and mind blowing is coming our way... This has been bothering me for a bit, the way Billy verbally confronted Judge Crustypants in court, the derogatory comments and personal insults should have by rights, landed him in jail and removed from the case...yet it did not... More to the point, after coming out of the Judge's chambers after that outburst, the lack of ramifications for Billy are mind boggling.... Then we now learn this... “I'm sorry my husband was dick,” Trevor offered once Diego was finished. “He should've acted more professional and treated you with the respect you and your family deserves.” “Thanks.” Diego was grateful that Trevor didn't offer any excuses. “I wish I felt that I was overreacting.” “I'm honestly surprised you're not more pissed than you are. I know Billy has his reason for pushing the judge's buttons, but he really needs to find other means of accomplishing his goals.” “What do you mean, 'Billy has his reasons for pushing the judge's buttons'? Does this still have to do with his dad and the judge?” Trevor paused, clearly trying to measure his words. “It's very...complicated. I can't say anything more than that.” “Why not? If our boys are involved or at risk--” “You just need to trust Billy. Right now, he's the only hope you've got. I wish I could say more, but my hands are tied.”

A lot of unexplored tangents at play here. Lord only knows how things will shake out, there is one certainty and that is Chalmers pretty much self-immolated himself, taking his family as collateral damage... Critically what remains is the betrothal of Calvert and the creation of an heir and Grainger, he will always be such to me, squiring eligible Ladies to various events. I once had a history teacher who exclaimed that the worst thing for peace...was peace... Has the Guild fully retreated or are they licking their wounds till an opportunity comes their way? What of Bertie and the opium trade? Freddie and the harlot, I can't bring myself to use her name, is she still gambling a fortune away? And what of his grandfather, Admiral Lambert, what news from that part of the world???

Gulp...you mean...

A very well written chapter filled with nuances and legalese...I hope with all the scrubbing behind the ears wasn't missed!!

Another fast paced and great chapter...I'm thinking Pete may need to use an umbrella on sunny days, look for the blazing tails of meteors headed towards earth, and cowboy boots for all the pesky vermin just awaiting a chance at his ankles!!! I wonder if Dr Danbury will become roommates with Mr Chilton???