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Another for Brad ...

It's great to see their time in FL fleshed out. And while it may have only been to his brother that was an announcement. You do know the readers are gonna want more ... @Daddydavek is gonna say this was too short. Still thanks for the brief visit.

He does a bit of growing up and yet there's still still a bit of spark to his temper.

He's just old ... wait, wait ... I meant vintage.

Well stated.

Nice to catch up with Thiago but now I want more ...

It was far too long I'd last read this sonnet. Your interpretation is excellent. Thank you.

Uhm, mountain lion/cougar? If Val knows that suggests there just might be more.

Slacker.

Death by sappy romance ... I'm sure with a little help from @Mann Ramblingsyou could write it.

While, because I'm greedy story endings are rarely welcome, I like how this wrapped up. No serious injury to Leibe, Linc or CJ (likely because despite your breezy assurances to the contrary, you do fear readers with pitchforks) though the post trauma will require counseling. Epidio's death saved the circus a trial would have been and spared him the pain of realizing it would have all been for naught when his mother continued to decline and died. CJ and Oz still did for her what they would had they been asked for help. Poor Stephen continues to wallow in the effects of CJ's charmed existence as despite blatant disrespect and profanity his actions were excused by the circumstances. We know CJ's not finished at State as mention has been made of time in Cuba. I'm gonna presume that under the circumstances Oz will have no issues changing jobs. Interesting that the ancient biker from Ft. Lauderdale(?) gets called upon to provide assistance. That guy must know someone. Another fine job sir.

I am so very happy for Eric and the news friends in his life. In his curmudgeonly way he has gained so much and offered much in return. Thank you for sharing him with us.

Same goes for a pitchfork wielded by an irate reader ... @Kitt has hers, I've got mine. You're just lucky I'm back in PA ...

Good to see Chipper again. He brings a certain something with him being old guard Squad. Peter and CJ seem to have found an understanding. Maybe, that will help Peter get passed the childhood harassment. Pity the idiot who hassles him in CJ's presence. Happy Birthday Owen, oh to be 30 again.

I had to laugh when Spike suggested CIA could use him as an analyst. CJ wouldn't be the first to use that position as a springboard to higher office. The birthday party was fantastic. Brookgreen Gardens has a small butterfly exhibit. It was an opportunity to see some species I wouldn't have otherwise and watching them flit about was relaxing. So the Chinese think CJ is more than he appears. Well that's true just not in the way they think. While the extra post was appreciated it just means we're drawing nearer the end. We your teaders may not be ready but having had the opportunity to work with you behind the scenes on a previous story I can understand you are.

I know you better than that ...

Meaning far more energetic then we can keep up with at our age.

I do the same when I beta read.

Yeah, not gonna happen. They don't play that way ... and ... no rewrites to change things either.

That went well, but then I'd hoped it would. I would like to know where these people are in their lives 6 months from now. Has this experience had the desired outcome for Tyler or is life still, as he might say, shit. I've no doubt that Eric continues his slow blossoming. Finding useful purpose in guiding his neighbors in caring for their new garden. He's come a far way.

I think it's not the ones who chase her that have worry, it's the ones who can keep up.

You're not @Mann Ramblingsstop tryin' to act scary.

I think it was for emphasis. @Kittis a lady of few words but she means what she says ... ... so don't make her repeat herself.

It's called picking your battles. I wouldn't call my mum permissive but we were allowed to voice our choices. Though my sister still had to wear a dress, it was afterall the '60's. There is a picture of her about age four sitting on the swingset wearing an adorable red and blue plaid dress and one of my flatcaps.

Yeah, but ... they happen anway.