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Ditto to all the positive comments made. You have created wonderful story that makes it necessary, in my mind, to follow up with another volume or few - hint, hint!! I hate to see the story end here...so much more to address. Great job, @Libby Drew. You are a very talented writer!

Well done!

I was late to read this as I have had a very busy couple of days. I can't add anything that hasn't been said already in the comments as far as CJ, Owen, Pam, Geoff and Liebe... but will say I share all of CJ's vitriol with people such as Rubio! As a Floridian, I am totally ashamed of what has become of the "Republican" party. Meatball De Sanctimonius (the only thing I have liked that came out of the mouth of T****) is not only a fascist leaning leader but has surrounded himself with idiots who will destroy the state if they continue. And yet, more of the retirees who come here to live because they can continue to draw much larger pensions and have no state tax to pay continue to adore these vermin! Would that there were a real CJ who could confront these spineless anuses in person!

My thoughts exactly! You have created some wonderful characters! I want to see the final restoration of Sawyer's home along with finding the opening into the hidden room. Additionally, we need to know what Bruce accomplishes. And then, there is the relationship between Sawyer and Finn first, and their mother second! You can't leave us hanging, please!!!

The judge might consider that hearsay without proof. I'm eager to see how this turns out!

Ah good....this means another chapter or two since they didn't find the will yet and the hearing is the following day. Finn will come to the rescue. But I do hope Marc's mother does step up and shut her husband down!

In 1979, I was a counselor in a middle school. I was assigned lunch duty daily (small staff) and could totally relate to this. Well done!

Way to go - get us all hot and bothered and just as eager to find the will! With the time limit, I do wish they would have taken up Reba's offer to help look. But then, the needed release would have had to wait a bit more. If I remember correctly, Marc did mention that he had gone to other places for a quick one-off with no emotion...

I'm glad to see this mystery solved (the will, that is), but also sad that the end is in sight of this volume. As a loyal HGTV restoration viewer and also what was the former DIY network, I want to see how everything turns our in the restoration of Sawyer's home, their budding life together, and justice to the parental units of Marc!

Don's cheating needs to come to light. Robbie has more troubles than ever! Nathan truly has a drug problem. Robbie, as a normal teen, finds his feelings confused for both Nathan and Rory. Sue knows the full story about the after game activities. Wonderfully crafted chapter!

Great job with the prompt. I especially liked the twist at the end!

I love that attitude! And I love that there were actually educators who fought prevailing "wisdom" about the intelligence of non-white men!

Is there another lawyer in town? Marc or Finn needs to do some research. I do believe Finn will be most helpful. Perhaps Marc will get the brothers to let down their defensive walls and talk as adults.

I think that Pam might believe Liebe is missing out on "mothering" as she is surrounded by mostly males. She is trying to make up for it by overreaching. She is still grieving for her daughter. There may be more, but hopefully, that will be mentioned in another chapter. This was a very informative and enjoyable chapter, giving insights into the family while educating us on the Zoo. Well done!

The death of someone can bring out the vultures, especially in a family. I’m eager to see what May’s lawyer has to say. I do believe Finn has a part to play in all this. His visit was not by accident.

Passion and more drama! Well done! I want to see how this situation with the house is resolved.

Tim's personality was described before, so I am not surprised at his admission. Could we see a threesome with Bruce, Karen and Tim, or is that another story somewhere else, lol? All in all, this was a needed step more for Marc than anyone else and he has yet to learn about and confront it all!

Growing up in an Italian-Catholic family, funeral lasted for three days: two days of viewing either in the home or at a funeral home, with food being served in another room constantly. And there was another grand meal after the funeral. As I no longer live in the town I grew up in, I don't know how many follow this ritual anymore. I guess the cost would be prohibitive now. Now, as to the story itself, Aunt May's death has become the catalyst for Marc to be his own person. I'm sure there will be the usual gossip immediately, but that will disappear as they realize Mark is the same person they knew before - just that he loves someone they didn't expect (the same would have happened if he had fallen in love with a woman totally different from those in his small town!). Great writing still!

I'm almost caught up on the chapters. This one was, as has been pointed out, an exposition of the self-indulgence of Sawyer. He has some definite growing to do too. I figured Aunt May would pass before the end of this story. Now, I'm eager to see where it goes from here.

Siblng rivalry has, at its base, so many reasons: two siblings born within two years of each other tend to be opposites of each other. This sounds like Finn and Sawyer. My brother is 180 degrees different than I in so many ways and it has been a real struggle to be respectful and friendly throughout our lives, but we have stumbled on a system which works, though still not what I would hope would exists - but that 180 degrees of difference still remain. I am eager to understand the history of both of these characters.

As Sawyer was there for Marc, I think Marc can be a centering force for Sawyer when it comes to Finn. Can't wait for the next chapter!

So beautifully written! I do agree with all the comments about Aunt May and Reba and Tim. And now, on to the next chapter!

We get a little more insight into Marc and his parents....but there's got to be more to the story. I have the feeling that whatever Marc gives his Aunt will be returned to him at some point. Bruce will certainly be a great friend to both. His presence has already helped Marc to start "thawing"....

Coffee and lust in the morning....but only coffee gets resolved for the moment. The other comments have already said as much or more than I would have said. Great writing!!!

It took women like her to push and lead the way for equality. And it looks like there are those who would do an about face on what has been accomplished... too bad, many of those people are in the ruling class....