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  1. You got it exactly. Ryan loves Darren. They have a family and a life. What does Ryan do? Does Darren have an excuse? I love these explorations. Thanks for some interesting thoughts.
  2. Great questions, which I love you for asking. Are intelligent people wiser? Do they make better moral judgments? What does the doctor think about a life taken, and their family’s life lost? Is this even possible? After all, they are going nowhere fast, as a result of your prompt. The car won’t start.👍
  3. I don’t think its done. I started it with the idea we are all susceptible to doing something extreme. No one is immune from that. The second one was someone pays for it. This final one was suggestive that it isn’t just the guilty who pay. Is Ryan a victim? What about Christian? Is he guilty at all? How do we stop it? Thank you you for the probing ideas. This is why we interact!
  4. Cole Matthews

    Discovery 9

    Twyla's very astute, like her brother. Her attorneys are pretty sure of themselves. We will see what happens next. Rush is happy Clay is communicating with him. I think Clay is happy in their home. Even the best relationship isn't all candy and flowers though. Thanks for some great comments. Very much appreciated!
  5. Cole Matthews

    Discovery 9

    I have a suspicious mind as well. Hammond thinks it may be a serial killer at work. Twyla isn't sure what to think. Rush doesn't buy easy stories. There are facts and suspicions galore, but there is clarity coming. Thanks for the interesting comments.
  6. Cole Matthews

    Discovery 9

    There is plenty of suspicion to go around. Twyla did see the issue and it's a problem that needs to be understood. The firefighters are key investigators, and they have parts to play. At this point, the case is a civil one, and the discovery process of collecting evidence is the stage we are in. As we clear up ambiguities, the picture will become more clear. Thanks for an energetic comment. I'm glad you're invested!! Makes me happy!
  7. Cole Matthews

    Discovery 9

    You are getting the hang of it quite well. You're right about Twyla, for example. She saw flaws or inconsistencies, and they abound. Sure, the story is complex, but we will take apart each knot carefully together. We are already resolving one problem in the next chapter. Thanks for the lovely comments and insight. It's very much appreciated!
  8. Cole Matthews

    Discovery 9

    Thanks so much!!! I appreciate your sentiment. Another chapter out today.
  9. Excerpts from deposition of Novice/Acting Firefighter Brandon Freeman taken on January 7rd 20XX at 9:20 am in the Hennepin County Courthouse, Room F18 In the matter of Sunset Pawn, conducted by Hennepin County District Attorney’s office regarding fact findings leading to. . . ADA: What was the first thing you did after carrying Ms. Thompson from the building? Freeman: The EMT present gave her oxygen and was tending to her, so my supervisor and I returned to the fire suppression
  10. I'm glad you liked it. Yes, the first part is Balancing Act, which is when the event happens. The last section is just posted. It's called Salvation Road. Thanks so much!!! Great hearing from you.
  11. Oh, I'm glad it worked that well for you. I was hoping the feeling would be conveyed. I appreciate the compliment and the comment. The last vignette is posted.
  12. It was pretty sad, so I needed to do something positive. Christian surviving is a bit of a miracle, but he was hit with a laptop so there's that. Thanks for the support.
  13. fe Let's see if I can answer how I envision it. I think Christian will recover but there is probably some damage. Darren most certainly didn't make the call. He's featured in the latest prompt Salvation Road. The woman getting married is his nurse. His mother is there with him too. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Check out the last segment.
  14. I'm glad it worked. Yes, I was trying to convey hearing but not being about to respond. He's in and out, and so he's not even fully awake. Thanks for the insightful comment.
  15. Thanks Valkyrie!!! Now you can see how it ends, or does it? With the next prompt called Salvation Road. You get to meet Darren's husband.
  16. Salvation Road “I have to get out of here – now!” Ryan stood stock still in the center of the kitchen, still fingering his checkbook, his eyes fixed at the window overlooking Lake Minnetonka. There were boats traveling past his gaze, large ones, some almost yacht-sized and sails going up and down in measured paces. There were little, tiny people in white shorts and red shirts or blue tops and yellow bottoms, racing about the decks, from afar trimming sails, hoisting lines, and doing it s
  17. This is fascinating and makes me ponder. I’m gay, and quite proud of it. I’ve been through lots of times when it wasn’t okay. Of course, being gay is mainstream now. When I came out, the community was our only refuge. I think of those dances when I met my first love and the Park. I lived in that era when it wasn’t cool, but we were open. I remember when gay pride parades were a place to be ourselves. Safe. Not scary. Like now. Thanks for asking. It makes me think.
  18. Discovery 9 Minneapolis Fire Department Incident Report Location: 7432 Beauford Avenue So., Richfield. Sunset Pawn Date: October 13th, 20XX Time: 6:12 pm Responding Personnel: Cadet, Senior Grade Brandon Freeman Supervisor: Brenda Stangeland Station Chief: Hal Kronenberg <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Narrative: [Officials must use full verbiage. This is an official document.]
  19. Winnie is a person who has been through the wringer. Sometimes that can take something out of a person. Sometimes that's empathy or care for others. I'm glad you liked the scene with the guys. Thanks for the kind words!!!
  20. That's very true. Sometimes the mental state will mask or hide the memories. It takes time and effort to remember happiness. Thanks for sharing this.
  21. There are always complicated ways we get to being who we are. Sometimes our reactions are a mixture. You are right about Twyla coping. That's exactly what she's doing. It's hard to remember good times when we are mourning. I'm glad Ben, Rush and Clay are making you happy. They are interesting. Thanks for the great insights!
  22. Absolutely true. People have a mix of aspects and sometimes we don't see them right away. Eddie and Nats are the same. Lots of water running under those bridges. Thanks for the awesome comments!
  23. Thanks for the confidence in me!!! There's more to come and as you said, it will start becoming clearer in the last section. I appreciate the kind words!!
  24. This is a complex situation. I tend to write as realistically as possible and so many times things that don't relate seem to in cases. I'm posting a new chapter today, and they we are getting closer to the last section when the chaff gets blown away. Winnie was as good a mother as she could be, I think. She tried, but lots of things got in her way and of course, who gets hurt? The kids. But then kids are resilient. Very good comments. Thanks!!!
  25. That's the joy of a mystery. I exercises the brain and makes you consider things from different angles. Thanks so much for the comment. You're right. I'm infuriating!!!
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