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Have you ever had that feeling, because I certainly have? As a kid I swear I could sense danger... maybe it was paranoia, but whatever it was, it saved me a few times. Things are looking good for Regis and Darnell, and I'll bet they won't ever take what they have for granted. It was hard fought, and while it is a shame it had to be that way, I trust they will be the stronger for it. Life teaches us lessons. My heart breaks for Runyan. The fact he was waiting ahead tells me he was searching for Willy James, and needed time to himself, It's hard to be happy for people in love when the one who owns your heart is missing. Yeah, August has come home, and within the first couple of minutes he learned he is a part of Warrensville. I enjoyed writing Cliffy. Thanks, friend. Much appreciated.

Thanks, pal o mine. I guess I can tell you i had a short story planned a year or two back which was centered around Regis and Darnell. Got distracted at the time, and it came to mind when I started thinking about writing this one. "Love on the Run". Love it. You come up with the greatest titles! I still remember "Horse of a Different Color" in one of your previous comments on a story (Still might use that one day ) .

Howdy. Thought you might have been kidnapped and no one would pay the ransom.

Lol. I'm learning so much.

The only thing facebook is good for is keeping tabs on distant family. Hi, Jason. 👋

Double ewwww.

Um...

Yeah, he does, and we don't know how he will treat Virginia. Maybe she reminds him of Maureen? I agree about the new wife, but if she's young, she may have expressed some nervousness of fitting in with two grown boys, and maybe Albert took that as something he should take care of. Until and unless we meet this woman, it will be hard to know what the dynamic is. Hopefully August won't have to deal with any of it. As far as Rob, it looks like he'll have his hands full at the ranch, so I don't see him travelling that far to check on August. Who knows, though. Thanks, my friend. I'm so pleased to see you are hanging in there.

Hi, Patrick! Yeah, I don't care either. It was a hell of a story Runyan told, but all things considered, it had a happy ending. I like how Runyan said he buried them 'close enough to hell'. Warrensville is showing great promise. So pleased you found this chapter heartwarming, buddy. Cheers! Gary

As sad as it was, what Regis and Darnell have had to go through for loving one another, they are safe, and that's all that matters. Darnell especially will carry a heavy burden, but time will help. In hindsight, they are probably all thinking Willy James should have never travelled alone. Is he tough enough for such a trip? Sure hope so. Runyan is suffering. Thanks, Doc!

Elbows up!

Boom for Boom Boom.

I smell Drewth, and I do not agree with it.

Chapter 13 is now posted...

Yup. Me too.

Fox and Other Tales They’d been pondering for more than two weeks on the fate of Regis and Darnell, since there’d been no sign of Runyan in all that time. They’d spoke of them plenty, about how it might could be the Lord what put those scared and weary young men in their path so they could help them in a time of need. And it had to be more than coincidence Runyan appeared when he did, didn’t it? A man who had a plan for saving them? August carried faith it’d turned out

Welcome, Evan, and good luck. Cheers. Gary

That's how it was in many parts of a growing country. Law was spread thin, and bullies got away with way more than they should have. If you had the money, you could always find a bad guy or two or three to do your bidding. Albert is a powerful man, and August needs to tread carefully. He understands that now more than ever. One wrong move could cost him dearly. Thanks, buddy... hope you are enjoying this tale.

Yes, it is.

Yes, he is, and I suspect he isn't married because Albert hasn't picked him out a wife yet. He comes from a wealthy family, so yeah, there is probably someone who'd marry Rob. I agree. August's life will never get better as long as he lives at that ranch and under Albert's thumb. At least he has a good option if he takes it. It sounds like he's finally decided. Thanks, my friend. Much appreciated.

I'm so sorry to hear that, my friend. Unfortunately, it's been my biggest worry since writing my first western... how many readers would be turned off by the 'western speak'. I still don't know if some readers are passing by this story and other of my westerns because of it, but what can I do? I strive to tell an authentic tale, one that feels and sounds right to me. I made a choice and I have to live with it. I hope you stick with it, but I do understand if you don't. Albert is cruel, and we get to learn more about him as the story progresses. Rob does his best to please his father, and part of that is being a brute. Clearly, he is following August to please his father... and I think August has had enough. Thanks for letting me know how you feel, buddy. I appreciate it and your support. Cheers! Gary

That's scary. Stay safe, Albert.

You're all that and a bag of chips, dude.

True, but you're one of the guys too.

Compared to you lot? Yeah.