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I just don't see as Cosmo as being unredeemable... The degree to which Cosmo would appear to share that perspective was something that I continually revisited and revised during the course of writing this story.

Thank you for this, while I'll realize some may see it differently, I had one moment of clarity befiore she passed...and I can't put any sort of price on that,.

An amazing chapter, glad to see Steve was given good advice about having any further incidents 'recorded'!!! I sympathize with Brandon, and he was fortunate to have a last moment with his mother. Mine had been lost in the throes of dementia and in her final days placed on 'comfort care'...I was at her bedside on her last day, surprisingly she woke, took my hand and clearly told me how much she loved me, and quietly passed.

Can't disagree with any of the comments above, that Keith was able to come out of such a background is amazing! Thomas is just the right panacea for Keith's soul and well being!

All I got is...

But what about the voice in the back of his head???? Can a way be found to disable/override it???

Wouldn't a Sam's Club, Home Depot or a BJ's Wholesale Club be a good place to start???

Hell hath no fury like a well-armed Quigley...

Like all the comments above and as noted before, I thought there had to have been something else in Oscars make-up or background that had him reacting so strongly...and I still wonder... Then there is this that has me scratching my head as to why.. my grandparents informed me that my parents and siblings had no idea of this recent purchase and that they would like to keep it that way, so I agreed to say nothing about what I had seen today.

Wonder how many red herrings are named after Bart or any other form of Bartholemew....

Shades of @Ivor Slipper....

I'd almost be willing to pay to see a video of their first night together...talk about a match made in H E double LL... What are the odds both have a knife at each other's throats before the first article of clothing fell to the floor...

Cosmo has some tough choices to make and if his internal dialogue is any indication he is moving away from Elisabetta in increments. If I had to guess his connection to her is almost severed as he realizes she wouldn't mind going out in a so-called blaze of glory... I think he sees that isn't the way he wants to go...the struggle now is, can he find redemption by doing the right thing??? Can Elisabetta be fixed, is there any hope for her? Did Elisabetta really want them to embark on a wayward life together, or was that just talk? It had almost sounded like she wanted to go out in a blaze of glory. Does she really think that would be… cool?

@James Carnarvon I must be psychotic...ooops prescient!!

Together they are stronger than separate, give the torch a chance to dry out and perhaps it will relight, if not it is possible that the amulet may lead the way!! I mean, they have to make it to book 2!!!

Thanks for sharing this wonderful tale with us and I am eagerly awaiting the next chapter(s)!!! I may be wrong, but I am suspecting a cross over, wondering who Dan works for.... “So, how come the new post?” He shrugged, “No idea. I was approached.” My response was a to widen my eyes in mock alarm. He smiled, “Oh, I did the research. The bloke was pretty clean. Seriously loaded, known for his parties.” I grinned, “Do you get invited to said parties?” “Not a bit, I’m strictly outside staff." "Bit of a change. You enjoy it?" "It's a leg up. A team of guys to look after and some serious security kit to play with. Overtime for special events only, planned well in advance.” His eyes sparkled, “No more cancelled leave, double shifts and working weekends at the drop of a hat.”

Amen brother as fine upstanding folks like our elected officials....oh wait...

My age might have me a tad confused, but if my memory is firing correctly...oh...my age might have me a tad confused...but...I believe dear old Satan's spouse Debore Thomas comes with her own cart load of baggage....

Well with the husband with the limited no travel job description, having him out of town for a week or more can't be good....

All I got is... Billy shook his head and said, “Oh, we're not even close to losing, Diego; not even fucking close.”

No real clues yet but plenty of suspicion and misdirection...

I question if Carlo should have gone back to work so soon, I wonder if he has the stability to handle another tough case or cases.

Some interesting wrinkles, are these creatures related to Daleks per chance?? it is interesting the Minister For/From Wanking claims not to know any more than Jamie yet...he knows not to look into the gate and how to ensure it is closed...hummmm Then the Turners, who seem to know more than Jamie.... Is there such a thing as space alien red herrings????

The wheels of justice are spinning, I am of mixed feelings of Ollie's mother, despicable as she may be. To me, she sounds like she was trapped in a series of bad decisions/boyfriends, becoming an acholic/addict...While part of me thinks she isn't above redemption, I sadly fear it isn't the case... Good on Chris involving a younger audience, done right his YouTube channel should continue to grow. Andre faces tough decisions that need to be made before the publicity hits the shite spreading fan...I don't envy him...He should see the wisdom in controlling that narrative... I am concerned that there may be a hiccup in the foster parent applications concerning the work Chris did "Off The Books" so to speak, perhaps this is where David and his connections may be of help/assistance in smoothing the pathway!! Thanks for another great chapter Paladin...

Very interesting to say the least... Sebastian broke the kiss, panting. He looked into my eyes for what felt like hours, searching for an answer. “You change everything,” he said. Maybe I did. Maybe that was my thing now? blue.