Hmm? Do I hear something? ....nope, I think it's just the wind. So that means no complaints from the masses regarding chapter lengths run amok. We can deal so keep a steady course and don't stop because we can handle it.
For CJ's sake, I'm glad the stepfather didn't report that soldier. I wonder, will he will ever realize the precarious position he put himself in by that inaction?
Google Streeview is being obstinate and giving me trouble right now (even the original link is showing something different ) but as I see it 3600 is the red brick house beside the stairs. Next to it is 3604 which is a kind of beige colour (which I took to be Tom and JP's place). The house beside it - 3614 - is the one that is advertised for sale.
Yeah, I know I'm being literal, but that's just me.
A while back I was curious to see what Tom and JP's house looked like. Found it and the house you mention here (which was still being refurbished at the time) with Google Streetview.
https://www.google.ca/search?rlz=1C9BKJA_enCA597CA597&hl=en-US&ei=vcwUWPH4D4rTjwSVhrHwDQ&q=3600+prospect+st+nw+washington+dc&oq=3600+prospect+street&gs_l=mobile-gws-serp.1.0.0i71k1l5.0.0.0.84963.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0....0...1c..64.mobile-gws-serp..0.0.0.Sdkm3Fk6TNU
Either way is fine with me. I do like reading about couples who love each other and I've found that the story doesn't suffer if their bedroom scenes are kept private.
The family bond is alive and well and very expertly showcased in the birthday call to Brett. Follow up that up with the fun time at the game and all those touristy visits (had a lot to look up this chapter, but no worries, it was all very interesting). That ending with Liz though, a little concerning maybe...
It seems strange that I didn't notice it before - I've read this chapter a few times now - but tonight something occurred to me. While CJ's decision at the end to abstain from drinking - and to be aware of what is going on around him - is an important moment is his path to growing up, there is also an important moment for Owen at the beginning of the chapter. Owen's internal thoughts may not have come from the same place as CJ's , but they were important nonetheless. As in CJ's case, he is growing up and seeing the bigger picture before him. It's time to make adult decisions and leave childhood behind - and taking parental/grandparental wisdom with them as they go it on their own.
I'm joining the chorus, I too am nervous about what's about to come...
Other than that, I really enjoyed Corey's visit with Pierre and David.
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