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An inexpensive, elegant solution to what could have been a thorny problem!!!

I could not say it any better...somehow she needs to know to mind her own f'ing business... “I didn’t. I thought it up long before tonight because I felt I might need an explanation for what was happening. Even though we didn’t see her turn any lights on in her bedroom, she must have been standing or sitting in the dark and watching our yard. She obviously has been trying to catch us doing something she can complain about.” They could also transform into birds, squirrels, or another smaller creature and run around inside the house if flying wouldn't work...

Well done and thank you for sharing this with us!!!

It would seem that sometimes you can't outrun the demons...

I find Sarah fascinating; she has a reservoir of untapped potential and believe she needs a firm soul to guide her. It almost seems that no one has ever said no to her machinations as we find out with Jeff. If not, her life could be FUBAR'ed...

I am intrigued @Summerabbacat by the fact that most, if not all, of the family business records have been "lost/misplaced/destroyed". It isn't however, a dead end for any researcher worth their salt. Sometimes hints or clues, or actual records can be found where least expected. Another avenue for research would be to go to the historical records of the UK Department of Defense/Procurement, if those records exist prior to/during, and after the war we might find actual contracts. The bad news was that virtually all the firm's records had disappeared, so that her information was coming mainly from newspapers, archives and such, though she emphasised that what she'd done so far was just a surface trawl and that proper research needed to be done. It may also be possible to see if the family firm was involved in any dodgy business by looking at the meticulous records of the Nazi regime. They kept records on everything down to the last bolt, washer, and nut as well as humans extinguished. An interesting side note, General Electric profited by working with the Nazi's, please read about it in the links below, additionally, they paid royalties to the Nazi's for using some of their proprietary information/materials. 8 American Companies That Worked with the Nazis During World War II | Phactual Magazine WWII & Holocaust Could Never Have Happened Without American Corporations Investing & Joint Venturing With Hitler’s Poor Nazi Germany – Chapter 2| Countercurrents Any funds realized carry a 'taint' for Mhairi and Owain as we have come to see. if they wish to place a portion towards 'good' works that process needs to be well thought out. Giving a lump sum is/would be counter productive. Once it is distributed, it is gone. Young Joe had the beginnings of a better idea in forming a trust. Not only for the tax benefit realized but preserving the capital. This allows for the entirety of the funds to remain whole by using the interest to fund the good works over a substantially longer period of time. We still do not know, and I am beginning to believe that the didactic father was unable to grant any sums to the Brethren. I suspect based on what we learned in this chapter, that some may have gone to them. It would be nice to better understand the conflict between their father and his father...we may never know...

Will Toby become an international center of attention?

Well...it was a long wait standing at the altar...just sayin...glad to see this continue!!!

It would appear that once the 'war' between the faiths is concluded, that there will be a battle of timelines or the two realities. I am unclear as to the origin or the information to create/use the orbs came from...

The die is cast, minimal loss of life with the exception of the loss of life in Ireland and so forth...

This chapter and the notes for it reminded me of another "gold crisis"... As for the historical accounting trick Eli and Robert used to cover themselves and offer a Gold Cross to Mary as bait to steal the even more important blue orbs, I hope those with history background appreciate the trick. Cross of Gold speech - Wikipedia

Every now and then a story comes along that touches the reader in so many ways, eliciting so many different reactions as noted in the comments. And boy did I comment in reaction to the various chapters they elicited from me. It is the hallmark every author strives for in the crafting of their work, to be able to reach their readers, and this story has it in spades. One of the finest authors to grace these pages, this story is a "can't miss"!!!

Thank you for this, now to find the box of Kleenex...dang you!!!! You got me with the ending, simply perfect...

The assistant headmaster Craig needs to be hung by his testimonials...in the public square...after dear old Dad has his way with him... I have much respect for Mr. Mazibuko for doing what is right!!!

I have to ask then, what speaks to the sperm donor's motivation...I can't bring myself to use his name, he pisses me off so...There simply has to be a financial incentive...I find it difficult to see it as altruistic... He's working at Wendys for somewhere between $16 and $20 bucks an hour, most likely 30 hours a week or less, minimal benefits, scant health insurance ad nauseum...Can he demonstrate he can afford to support his progeny? More to the point, his legal team is taking a huge fricking risk in taking his case, clearly on his wages, they are way out of his league...is his current oinking partner funding all this?? What happened the nine years he was gone? Can he demonstrate a solid working history, the ability to have provided for his sons, show tax returns, a clean background, was the pokey at any time serving as his residence, or has he managed to escape incarceration? Not that I have any strong feelings.....

Twins...it truly means twice the fun...

Bring on that first match!!!

Actually, I don't think Bryan overplayed his feelings, if anything he got the sperm donor to reveal much about himself in the conversation before the sperm donor lost his cool... The boys had the right to know about his background, where he worked, the evasive, non-answer about where in the heck he had been for the previous 9 years...The lack of contact, and most importantly, why now??? As I have mentioned before, the sperm donor would not be going through all of this effort simply to regain the boys...He's privy to information that will benefit him financially...Now...how to figure out just what it is... I suspect the sperm donor's legal team is going to play the 'gay' card, how critical it is to get the boys out of that living arrangement... More chapters quicker as noted...please...and thanks!!

Looks like Day's closet door is transparent... Banging the caterers help may get you sloppy seconds... And...just where did you go Mrs. Robinson...Vonnie... Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned Cee Cee... Will Toby's bits and pieces survive the weekend???

An odd thought, was it possible Micco's father was 'touched in the head' by Long Ears as a younger person??? Not sure how else to explain the depths of depravity he sunk to???

My goodness, this chapter cleared up many of the loose ends...good on Burke...quite frankly he deserves a medal for his actions...while I am not a vindictive person by nature, I hope each and every one who took part of the atrocity in Oklahoma suffered...greatly!!!! The following was stunning to say the least... “Maybe this will help,” Burke says, voice gentler now. “When you came to live with your aunt and uncle, I felt like the Great Spirit had given me a second chance. Your presence here gave me purpose, do you understand? A reason to stop drinking. To get a job. To return to Billie and the rituals that define us. To become a role model and a de facto parent. You did save someone, Micco. You saved me.” I, like others suspect Long Ears has finished with Martina, both never to be seen again. This leaves me wondering, begging the question as to what happens to the inheritance, will it go to the shelter without a protracted fight?? Micco and Chase will make a formidable team in whatever endeavor they find themselves in!!!

Then there are those nifty devices that take 2 of the C cell batteries...still it takes a certain amount of chutzpah, I was gonna say ball's, to even contemplate doing so... You forget...Ben Franklin had come up with/invented a sort of battery...life after the dinosaur extinction wasn't a bed of roses but not all that bad...

Good on Keith and I have come to have buckets of respect for Jaz... She rolled her eyes, "I had hassle from a couple of prize specimens last week, amazing how guys think they’re god’s gift to women. You’re not hitched, are you?" She peered at him. "No. I. I.", for Christ’s sake Keith just do it, "I prefer guys." She gave a huge, warm grin, "Good on you! Look, I have to go, but next time, I expect to hear all about it", and as she left, she stubbed the cigarette out and then blew him a kiss. While I can't argue with your thoughts, what truly crawls up my backside, are those who profess it to be the be-all and end-all against what all else is measured, yet forget to live by the precepts they are enjoined to follow. How quickly they forget just where "Woke" originates....

That may be true, but in this case his comment was spot on in my humble opinion...

Welcome back, you've been missed... The following speaks volumes... “The hell do you want from me? You think I’m gonna change my mind if you’re enough of an asshole?” The man snorted. “You’re not gonna change, kid,” he replied. “I can see it in you. There’s no free will left in there. Probably eaten by that friend of yours. This whole thing’s a waste of time and life because there isn’t enough left of you to be worth saving.” Charlie opened his mouth to snap back, but couldn’t find the words. He wasn’t even sure of why it stung. Just that it tasted bitter in his throat.