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I have no idea why this popped into my mind...

The banter between these two is really endearing, and Ali was all feeling himself right up until Ableard made that Lowboy crack. I think that Lawrence is going to make him regret saying that to Ali. Did Lawrence fight dirty? Probably. Should Bastien have expected it? Most definitely. Did Bastien plan the outcome? Maybe... I can't wait for the next chapter Laura.

Been there and seen that. With that level of drug addiction, Travis might have just as well been shooting heroin. It's horrible to witness, and I'm wondering if Travis will even remember this first day of detox. Will is putting up a brave front, but this is tearing his heart out. Maybe Will can find a little solace and distraction with Nurse Kevin during this trying time. 😜

You're spot on. It's good to be the boss, particularly in situations like this.

Why do I have the feeling that edging and pre-resolution is not in the least bit objectionable to you? 🤣

Tough Love. Sometimes you have to just walk away and wait for the funeral. Hopefully, Travis wakes TF up before it's too late.

Hook, line, and sinker. For both of them.

So Harriet played silent matchmaker years ago to get the spirit flowing between August and Fletcher. A clever and wise woman she is. And now the boys have 2 grandmothers looking out for them, but Harriet did throw out that Dorthea is to be taken care of if she passes first. Now onto the troubling part. Auggie has been given quite the homestead and ranch than what was first thought. Three hundred acres is quite the spread. Albert, being the land whore that he is, will most certainly be bothered with August if word reaches him about this huge amount of land that his "son" has acquired, new wife be damned. There was a reason that Brewster held his cards close to his vest and that Harriet continued to be private and discreet. I sense trouble brewing in the future. I hope you feel better Gary. Rest and take care of yourself. Hot tea with honey and lemon works wonders since you don't do hot toddies.

And what would have happened if he tried to step in? I doubt that Travis would be receptive to any brotherly guidance or interference given that he's an independent and wealthy adult. So what other options would be available to Jake? Throw him in rehab and take a chance that it doesn't derail his career? You're 100% right that we do need a parallel story, and a response from our masterful author.

I'm not so sure that this is the only resolution. @Jjeffalch commented in the last chapter about the conspicuous absence of contact between Will's family and in particular Jake, with Travis over the past few months. I found that to be a very astute observation, and that got me to thinking about how much @Mark Arbour loves to throw us a curve ball every now and again. I'm wondering that with all of the surveillance that the family has instituted for protection and emergencies, if Jake may have been keeping tabs on things from the shadows? After finding his long unknown baby brother, I can understand him not wanting to hover overtly, but I don't see him being so totally hands off. Plus, this family is known for it's covert operations. Whatever Monday brings, I'm sticking with my prediction that Travis winds up in the hospital or rehab. This is going to be a train wreck in slow motion, and nobody's looking away. Oh, and as far as Kendo goes... A spectacular chapter Mr. Arbor, and Happy Labor Day to all!

Will Lawrence see Bastien in a totally different light after he threw punches to avenge the injury to "his man?" Perhaps Bastien is not the frail little butterfly that Lawrence has imagined him to be, but rather he is ready to unleash his hidden top status. 🤣

The "spinsters" or widow umbrella always offered protection without scrutiny.

I hate that you're feeling under the weather, Gary. I hope it's minimal and that you feel better soon. It's so in your nature to try and put your readers first by posting early, but don't ever forget to take care of yourself first. Harriet and Dorothea know exactly what's going on because they're living the same life, and they want Auggie and Fletcher to have the same peace and tranquility that they've had. I have a feeling that the paperwork not only gives Auggie the Barnswallow property, but it makes Auggie her executor, and it discretely spells out how Harriet wants him to handle things in the event that she goes before Dorothea. You have such a knack at character descriptions and development that it always feels like we (your readers) are either in the room, or sitting right next to people as the scenes are developing. It's like we're a silent but an essential party to the interactions and conversations, and that's a rare gift that an author can share with their readers. Now go have a hot toddy and get some rest.

But if you don't film it, how are you supposed brag and get likes on social media? LOL

Well aren't you just Little Mary Sunshine this morning. You must have purchased that folk doll and some hat pins like I suggested. LOL