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First thing that popped into my mind when the "taking the boat over to Bimini for the long weekend" came up was boat accident! I wonder if the Colonel Dick has any brothers or sisters? Is that the one scenario you may be thinking? Brett and César would make a great Dad for Ritchie. Aba may think he would be better off with them and CJ. Just a thought.

I like the way CJ handled Lourdes too. And then finding out his Dad's overheard it all and didn't interfere was great too.

I love Harley. I think he is really a cool kid. I was wondering the same thing about his Dad. Would have thought that he would have entered the story by now maybe going on a ride with them or maybe in conflict with his son now being associated with a bunch of gay guys. Maybe he didn't realize it and finds out accidently. I even thought when he finally meets CJ for the first time it is the biker that CJ kicked his ass on the ride day. Or they are friends with each other.

Just like Huon was. Very quick in doing very harsh punishment for anyone that might piss him off. Buying properties and abandoning them and running away. Spoiled with new riches and likes throwing a fit when something doesn't go his way. One of the few flaws I see in Quakka's stories. Punish an entire family or group of people for just one persons actions instead of making it a positive learning experience the person at fault. The world is a bad enough place as it is. If everyone one of us took drastic actions for everything that pissed us off or transgressed against us it really would be bloody scene in every village, town, city, state, and country in the world. People have to have a thicker skin or be able to try to work out their differences better than that.

I thought Jardines was the one that gave the Pox to the guy that Granger got with when he was in the Indies the first time he visited and when he fell in love with the baths. May have been back in the book before this one when that came up when Granger was so piss off with Jardines with what Arthur was going thru. I may be mistaken though.

That has been my thoughts all along that Arthur may have Syphilis and it is eating into his brain.

I am searching my memory, but what happened to Lt. Robey. I thought he got over his wounds he had. I can't remember him being transferred or any more injury's. I know that was a while ago. I know him and Roberts were lovers. But at what stage or chapter of this book or the last one did he disappear?

I want to thank you Mark for such a great story you have shared with us so far. I look forward to reading the next story in this series. Keep up the Great Job!

I remember Ranger being mentioned 7 - 9 chapters ago. I believe it was with might have been right after Robey was injured or close to dying, but can't remember. Probably been hunting rats!

I can't believe he took Winkler with him on the xebec. I think that was a very big risk for Winkler. Winkler is one of his most important staff he has ever had. I Don't think he could ever replace him. Should stay on board his ship not there to pamper him on a special operation like this.

I can't wait for Mann to see or hear about Granger coming out of the port! Hope he shits his pants!

I am surprised that there had not already been a flag system on top of Gibraltar. Being able to establish that and the local government doing all the provisions for them is enough to offset allowing a Spanish ship with wine from France every now and then.

I didn't see where he picked up the 4 guys from the trip. It may be in the next chapter. I believe that will make Lt. Sawyer 1st Lt. If so maybe George will help him move on up!

I myself think that this might help Granger get more respect from most of the other Captains that are on the panel after this. And also I really feel Sir John will have even more respect even though he will not admit it.

I agree with Andrew this was a great chapter to read. I hope that Lt. Sawyer is fast tracked for advancement!

I kind of had the feeling that Miquel might be with Cavendish. I hope Cavendish stays on land and gets some kind of position to help George and his career. Cavendish and maybe Caroline can become friends. I know this story has been written and finished now for 8 years, but just like too add my thoughts to a story! Great Story Mark!

I was wondering abut Miguel also. I figured he would go with Cavendish. But it wasn't mentioned when they left the ship. I wonder if Granger will carry Gatling to see his family.

I was actually expecting Caroline to be pregnant again from his last visit home.

Maggots and Leeches were used a lot back in those times for things like this and bleeding. I have a feeling that Calvert is going to survive. I hope he does but then again be separated and assigned to another ship. With the two of them being able to do the dance from time to time the same as with George's other loves of his life.

I just wonder if he impregnated Caroline again before he left? He might come home to a new child or two. Be funny if it was triplets! I know this story is now over 8 years old so just having fun.

I totally agree. Edgar helped take care of Devon, was a true friend to him when he was in the hospital. Saved his now spoiled ass life after his second accident. And this is the way he is treated. When his parents banned him and made him and his horse banned from Devon's, Devon sure didn't go to bat for him at all. I don't think Devon is anyone I would ever want as a friend or a cousin. I think all his money has gone to his head and has nothing to do with him being sick. He's just a prick now and any little thing that crosses him he goes overboard. Maybe next time something happens to him his will have to pay someone to care for his ass or maybe he won't be saved next time when he doesn't answer the phone and nobody is concerned to go check on him.

I believe it was the first story of yours I ever read, "Deception" Gres was in a comma for about 5 weeks after a car accident in Canada. Then in another story I read shortly afterwards. "All Alone" I think Lloyd was attacked by the cattle stations managers by their son and he woke up a number of days or weeks later in the hospital with a fractured brain or something like that. The story "Great Western" If I remember the young main character was attacked by a bully and suffered a brain fracture and spent some time in the hospital over it. And seems like another story or two had something similar happening in them. I do remember the "New Beginnings" one. No problem, its I just kind of expect something like that in each story of yours I read. Most writers have patterns that they use in storylines if they write multiple stories. I am not criticizing, I was just curious in my first comment.

Quokka have you had a traumatic experience in you life like a brain injury or something like that? I have noticed this is the 4th or 5th story you have written that something like this has happened to. And they were out or in a comma for multiple weeks or months at a time. A few where a second injury or issue caused extended hospital stays. Just wondering about why it keeps coming up in so many stories.

I would have liked to have known that too. And was hoping he would get around to getting the young man from New Zealand Tipene or Stephen to relocate over and work for him.

Great story. Really do look forward to book 4.