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Maybe on their next trip to France or Madame Lavigne return visit, she might offer Paul a chance to come and live with her. I know she is older but he could a lot of help her in lots of ways, going to the market and help around the house. A chance for him to go to school there and learn a new culture. I think both him and Madame Lavigne would be a perfect fit. He could be like a full-time exchange student.

If I was Armand I would set down with parents and tell them until now having kids of his own, he had not realized the void that he had left them when he went both off to college and his time spent in France and then moving to Yale. Now he wished he had come home to see them more often and spent a little more time with them each visit. That it must have been a lot harder on him than it is with him since he has other sons and now daughters at home to help fill the void. I am sure they can help him with how they handled the absence of him. And that they understood his growing up and need to find his own way. That what you do when you love a child and watch them grow. The home can always get a commercial generator in case of power loses. Maybe a 125kw one That would run everything there at the home for long periods at a time. Probably cost between #30K - $40. Most hospitals and other facilities have even bigger ones or multiple generators in case of emergencies.

Travis talked on his phone for about two minutes, and I could see how angry he was. He was clearly shouting at the person on the other line. He ended the call, said a few words to the pilot, then started walking back to the car. So, there was a pilot there for Travis to talk too. Now if it was the real pilot or an imposter, I am not sure. Travis may not have been very familiar with the Buck's pilot and may not have noticed if it was the real pilot or an imposter. But I am assuming it was the real pilot. Nothing was ever mentioned about what was posted in the Society section of the papers that next morning. One of Curtis's enemies may have seen that his son was in town and checked with sources to see if the plane was there on the ground. They may have been trying to send him a warning sign, or even assumed that Curtis would never have just sent the plane for Travis's person use and thought Curtis may have been in NYC too. Lot of different ways Mark may take this event. It could be very interesting!

Great Chapter! Mark you really covered a lot in this one. Seems Will, Darius and JJ all parted on really good terms this time. Maybe JJ is beginning to grow up some. Patrick may have rose up in the rankings thanks to Will. Wow! The Buck plane in flames. I hope they bust Curtis somehow in that. I wonder if the pilots got out in time. Look forward to the next chapter and the dinner at Escorial.

Well in her travels around, a robbery gone bad, the highwaymen might get to chasing her carriage, cause a rollover and ruff her up or worse. Just kidding!! But I am sure Cavendish would make a very good overseer of Grangers kids and wealth while he is at sea. He would look good naked with the diamonds on too!

I don't think anyone that has read all the "Do Over" stories before would laugh at you. I loved everyone of them. I just wish there were a few more of them.

A few chapter ago. Ronnie was going to go to college at Michigan and Michigan is the Wolverines and In Ann Arbor, Michigan. The last couple of chapters he is going to Michigan State Spartans that are located in East Lansing, Michigan. They are very much rivals. But Roll Tide! I am a big Alabama Fan! I am glad Carl is now beginning to relax and becoming more at ease with Armand and hopefully Colin real soon.

Great story. I was a little slow warming up to it but after about the 3rd chapter I started getting into it. Keep up the great work.

I like the way that Will winds JJ up, and never lets him get by with anything sometime not even knowing that he has pulled the right ace card. “I’ll just talk to Bellona and tell her you’re being a complete asshole and won’t give me my ticket,” I said in the smarmiest way I could. “I’ll bet she can get one for me, especially if Darius asks her nicely.” That blew his blackmail attempt out the window, since the last thing he wanted was for Bellona to see him being such a bitch. He sighed, but I just ignored him and stared out the window, watching the scenery pass by. “I need you to go with me tonight, and I need you to wear the clothes I picked out for you.” I said nothing, pretending that he hadn’t said a thing. “Carullo,” he finally said, answering my question. I looked at him and raised an eyebrow, all but challenging him for doing just what I’d accused him of: throwing away love for a bunch of fashion shows. “Why is it so important that I go and that I wear the clothes you got me?” I demanded. “Bellona challenged me to see if I could make you look hotter than she can make Darius look,” he said.

Fantastic chapter. A lot was covered in this one. Such a Merry Christmas by all. I think Armand and Colin's Christmas was best of all. Their gift is seeing everyone having a great time. Marcel coming back was an extra present for them and I believe will be a common occurrence for him. This is now the place he will call home. Thanks you CL for what you do for us!

Great story! I have had a couple of old women like Nonna in my life that meant a great deal to me also. And also, like Nonna they were not blood related to me either. But both were like a grandmother, full of knowledge and great cooks. Not many days go by that I don't think of them. But the memories are great! It was just as hard when it was time for them to go as it was with my two real grandmothers. I hope everyone has or have had a Nonna in their lives.

I think a video of the 4 little ones goofing around and acting like they were drunk would be hilarious!

I wish he would have offered an exchange for either the painting of Christen, or then of his bride for the painting by GG. Having it back home so all the family could enjoy it would have been great. Maybe something work out in the future. Keep upt the great work CL!!

I am a true believer in guns. I about 14 myself. Pistols, rifles and shotguns. And I am also a proud member of the NRA. And I have owned both rifles and shotguns since I was 10 years old. I got a 22 rifle for my birthday when I was 10 and a 410 shotgun for Christmas when I was 11. And I would have done the same as Trevor and had 1 or 2 hid away. But in this case it had nothing to do with Trevor's age. He could have been 21, 41 or 81 years old, he broke the laws of Australia by not declaring it when he got there. It's the stupid gun laws of Australia that you should be pissed at instead of Fowler. Fowler is to be commended for handling it the way he did. He let Trevor off even though he did take his gun. I think as the story goes on you will come to really respect Fowler.

Ronnie, Ritchie, Ivan, and Tommy are taking on their rightful roles as being big brothers without having to be urged too. They just fell right into it. Can't wait to see how they are going to be swooning over their little sisters. I wonder if Ivan will go on the trip with the rest. I am sure it would be hard for him to leave his garden and other projects he has for two weeks. Great Story. Keep up the great work CL!!

I agree with you dutch woman. I was hoping some of Colin's moms friends would fall in love with some of the kids at the home. They spend lots of time during Christmas and other times shopping, and getting them makeovers and doing girlie things with them. They should only be in their late 40's and early 50's now. Also some of the art students might get attached to some and have their parents come and visit the home. The construction men do a lot of things the kids too, buying them things at Christmas and other times. You would think some of them might would be interested in adoption. And then there are other members of the club that could be persuaded into thinking about it. Clean the home out and get ready for an all new bunch of needy kids. I just wonder what goes through the other kids minds when Armand and Colin adopt some of the kids and not them. Its got to bother them. Why them and not me! Why can't they adopt me too! Sad!

I believe the portrait may end up being the most expensive one that Armand has ever done. He may even try to give some of the money back to Arnaud, but he will not take any back. I hope some of the art students really take interest in the kids at the home. Maybe the ones that are from a long way from Yale miss their younger siblings back home and this helps them. Who know one or two may have parents that have talked about dreading being empty nesters and have thought about adopting and bring their parent so the home. I hope lots of good comes out of it, who know maybe some very talented young people there. I hope John is back to his original old self real soon. Fishing trips will need him in the future. Great Story CL. Keep up doing what you're doing. You are definitely appreciated!

I too was surprised that Armand or Colin didn't speak with the Santa and find out what Toby might have told him he wanted for Christmas. He may have specifically said Armand and Colin as his Dad's. Armand's parents may wish they had moved as soon as Armand's Dad retired.

Another Great chapter. Keep up the great work. Happy New Year to you, your family, and all your devoted readers and fans.

Looks like a pretty good size package down there too! He packs it to his right! Big long nose and looks like long fingers too! LOL!!

I think my Mom's Stroganoff came from the same recipe. After stuffing myself with it, I thought all my comrades in the world had eaten!! I am laughing along with you on both the assessment of Castlereagh and Hawkesbury’s looks. Below is Lord Hawkesbury and then below that is Lord Castlereagh Lord Hawkesbury Lord Castlereagh Lord Castlereagh

Great Chapter. Thank you Mark for the New Years Day chapter. Happy New Year! I can't believe that Freddie and also seems his dad would stoop so low as to want to leave Berti out if they could get a deal with Granger. I don't think Grangers dad is hurting for money, so that is what surprises me. Freddie not so much. Look forward to the House of Lords tomorrow, and the dinner celebration tomorrow night.

So far as I have read your stories from you first one all the way to your last one ARROW. I have changed my mind on which one was my favorite a few times. I had skipped Timothy because it said, "on hold" but after a getting bored after catching up with ARROW and waiting for more chapters to be released I started on this one. Timothy has now moved into #1 spot. Excellent story! I hope you get on with the sequel soon. I am hoping Ann Marie and Alex will get an invite for a tour at the Sisters of Mercy facility, and while there meet a child, or maybe siblings from 6 to 8 or 10 years old that Ann Marie falls in love with instantly, and Alex is also. Might be just what it takes for them to become a complete loving family. I also think Gramps needs a companion. Aunt Clara is busy right now with being a nanny. She is also probably about 20 years younger than Gramps. But with them being around each other now that she is living with Tim and Stephen, by the time Gramps gets ready to retire in about 4 - 5 years. Randy will be out of college about that time too. Might be far-fetched, but I like the idea!

Or maybe Donnie put the thought into a dream for Judge Howard that there is likely a leak or info being passed on to Bruce.

That is what I am thinking too.