I love this story you are weaving. The cliffhanger is agonizing but it makes me anticipate the next chapter. But here is my "WHAT"moment .... I can't wrap myself around the idea that, with all these protective and wonderful men in CJ's life, how is it that he ended up alone in the Principles office when he heard the news. Based on what you have written so far, I think that if even one of them knew, they would have made sure CJ had some "family" there for support. Just a little part that made me tilt my head a bit. can't wait for spring!