Very impressive and enjoyable.
I just wonder if you would have more readers if you had split the story into chapters and posted them on successive days?
I suspect a lot of people may be deterred by the length of the story when presented whole.
Good to get back to Eric and learn of his childhood and upbringing - the things that more or less shaped the course of his future life.
I'm sure that for many young people at the time, especially those living outside the big cities, the 'Swinging Sixties' was something only read about in newspapers or seen on TV or cinema screen, rather than actually experienced.
The twins are about to enter a very weird word it appears.
Both suggested names have something going for them, but if their shows are going to be mainly abut cooking, then it should be the latter as it will quickly become obvious that they are twin boyfriends.
Another thought would be Double Cream😁
I look on this chapter as being like a lime sorbet palate cleanser, so we can better appreciate the meatier course to come.
I suspect the passion fruit ice cream is being saved for desert...
Robin's thefts have thus far been from different premises in different cities. We are unaware of whether or not the same company has been targeted more than once. However, you can be sure that no insurance company will keep paying out on claims to the same insured for the same occurrence. They will just stop cover. Think of what happened in the UK with regard to flood damage from overflowing rivers.
That's an excellent theory @weinerdog I believe you could be onto something. Perhaps he will agree to send them back if they agree to find a way to make changes there.
Mind you, there is always Nicholas.....
Wow!! So Robin's not so nice after all, although I can sort of understand him wanting to know more about who is confronting him.
Anyway, we don't have to worry if he comes from Canada - after all the Mounties always get their man! 😁
The sheriff of whatever city it is the boys live in sure got a shock tonight! As indeed did Charlie & Co - and Robin. There sure is a mystery afoot as to his identity.
Good thing that fire alarm didn't activate a sprinkler system! Mind you, that would have helped the seed to grow.
It seems, for the moment, as if the alien presence is friendly - but.....