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Everything you say is quite true B1ue. I didn't, however, say that Marie or Matt hurt will in the same way that Tony did, just that they hurt him just as much. And while Zach has no reason to want Tony back in Will's life, he is an intelligent young man, who apparently cares a great deal for Will, and it is not a great leap for Zach to see that harboring such hatred can't be good for Will.

The big point that makes me think Will would not have listened to Marie,John or Matt is that at various times each of them had hurt Will just as badly as Tony had. Zach is very much on the inside right now, and while Matt is working his way back into Will's good graces, I don't think he has that sort of influence yet.

I think Zach is probably the only one could have said it and made any sort of impact on Will. If any of the adults in his life had tried to say that to Will i think it would have been met with a very teenage "WHATEVER" and been totally disregarded.

Nice to see Matt facing up to the way things really are. It must have been a wicked feeling to suddenly realize he was an outsider in Boston, but if it sets his feet on the proper path it was worth it. I have to agree with KevinD, Barry may be in for a rather rude surprise. I think he is looking at this as Wally is in charge and hired him, and Wally is ultimately the one he needs to make happy. He may be in for a rather rude surprise in the morning. And as Will said - he can be replaced. ColumbusGuy said " Brad's has the analytical sense but no feel for people's best interests" I think that is very true, including his own best interests. Maybe that is why Will has gotten so protective of his dad since 911, even when Brad has royally pissed him off. As for StoriReaders idea that the drama is over? Can we say that sarcasm loses something in print? Thanks Mark for a Great installment for Easter Sunday (And 420) afternoon!

Ok, I haven't paid all that much attention this year - but since all I have to lose is bragging rights I'll give it a shot Eastern Conference Detroit, Pittsburg, Montreal, NY Western Conference Anaheim, Colorado, LA, Chicago (Sorry Mark) Eastern Semifinals Detroit, NY Western Semifinals Colorado, Chicago Stanley Cup NY, Colorado Champions NY Rangers

What are the ground rules for us newbies?

What a monumental waste of time, money and water! Unless it is pumped from the reservoir directly to the homes without treatment there is no threat to health!

Come on in and make yourselves comfortable! Lots of good reading and good people!

Isn't the fourth of July the big party in Clairmont? All the potential shit stirrers could be there, and there is nothing saying Zach will be told while in Clairmont! I can see Matt having a talk with him while they are in LA / Malibu.

Jimminy Cricket - I get busy at work for a couple weeks and find myself two pages behind saying hi to the new members! To the newbies - a warm welcome. Read and enjoy, and be sure to let the authors know if you do enjoy! To those of you coming back after time away - Welcome back! Hope you find the place just as good as when you left!

We know know that Wally was at least on board with separating the boys "for the good of Zach's career" if not the instigator. I absolutely love the way JP shut Wally and his rude behavior down before dinner. It's nice to see that Will is thinking at least some things through and it is not all knee jerk reactions. Matt seems to finally be seeing things the way they are rather than the way he wants them. We shall see. As always, a very enjoyable chapter. Thank you!

The contents of my cross cut shredder get mixed with melted parafin to make my fire starters for camping so I think I am pretty well protected there. If someone manages to reassemble an account number from all that they deserve to make a little profit! As for the password vault thing - some of us are just not that swift with computers. I refer to myself as functionally illiterate when it comes to computer operation. My passwords are individualized - and kept on an index card in with my important papers in the fire safe in case i cant remember which goes with which account or get the characters mixed up.

Oh lord I feel old! I remember my first Walkman, and how everyone thought it was soooooo cool and new!

How many people use the same password for everything?

Ummm - silly question. If you go to a website, they now have your IP address. Now you type in your password to "see how secure it is". Do they now not have everything they need to hack into your computer with no effort what so ever?

Mike? Have you been hanging out with my younger brother?????

Is it actually incest or is it just being called that for lack of a better term? Matt has no blood relation to Brad, and Wade is also not blood related to any of them. I personally can understand the feelings of betrayal that are floating around but I am not really sure you can call the relationship incest.

LOL don't count on things being any better on our side of the river! Look at Camden!

Didn't Philly at one time have some rule or agreement or something that no building would exceed the city hall spire or something to that effect? Or was that Washington DC?

I can be shocking just how oblivious a parent can be to what is going on in a child's life. Wally has already shown that his view of Zach's football talent is not in line with reality, and he also seems to be totally unaware of the previous situation between Zach and Gathan, so not figuring out what is growing between Zach and Will does not surprise me at all!

Hmmm - Barry dropped in Afghanistan on the way to drop Wally and Clara in Siberia? I can't wait to hear the explanation of why Zach's parents would agree to let Zach travel with Will and Matt, then in almost the same day jump on the sever ties with Will Bandwagon. ( But then - they may be driving that wagon - we shall see.) I am surprised that Zach reversed his decision to comply with the agent's demand so quickly. I thought it would take more than just two or three hours of silence to crack his resolve. A particularly emotional chapter. JP's timing, as usual, was impeccable. Well done Mr Arbour, well done!

Based on previous happenings with Wally I would venture a guess it was not their idea to hire an agent at all. After all - if the boy did so poorly on the field in Wally's opinion, what would he need an agent for at all? I am thinking it much more likely Frank arranged for the agent, and then when meeting with the parents any comments they made about separating the boys was acted on by the agent.

Like I said - Purple looks good on you!!! Congrats!

I see a Matt/Will hookup as potentially causing a permanent rift in the family. Will have very strong feelings about how a brother should behave. Matt is beginning to see things in a similar light. I can't see a situation happening that would make either of them feel comfortable with the idea. We saw how Matt reacted when Will dropped his pants and challenged him a few chapters back. I think had Matt taken up the offer then it would have destroyed any chance of settling their differences, and I think a future hook up would have lasting ill effects. But then - those potentials may be just the reason for our esteemed author to consider it!

I saw it as more...uplifting. That a little girl can see past all the nonsense and be thankful for donation of a heart. I've known transplant recipients who thought it was their right, not a supreme gift. This little girl sees it for just that!