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I totally understand. I've been to many horse shows in the past. I can see where things run long and many times things are beyond our control. What is in our control is the ability to let someone know what's going on. It only takes a few seconds to send a text. Certainly less time that it takes to order a pizza. Perhaps I view things in a bit differently than most, but I feel that it's a matter of mutual respect.

That's most aggravating and so inconsiderate. I try and have an "expectations" conversation with clients/customers right up front. My time is just as valuable as the next person. I'm sorry that happened to you.

You do such a terrific job with your characters that they evoke some strong emotions in your readers. I'm sure that I am not the only one who wanted to slap the smug right off of Chris' face. LOL. Good for Jared for not falling for his explanation. Like @Kapucinski said, it's just an excuse for one party to screw around. I believe Edward maybe has called out CHECK in his chess game with Adrian. But I have no doubt that Adrian will recover and rally. It isn't CHECKMATE quite yet for these two. Poor Mike......😢 Can't wait for the next chapter! Thanks @Laura S. Fox!!

Well that cat is out of the bag now. Nothing like the paparazzi to bring things to the forefront. I guess Grey will have some fallout and decisions to make. Can't wait for the next chapter!

Good morning everybody and happy FriYAY! I hope everyone has a great day.

3 people? Well that tells a big part of the story then. I hope that you're able to take a bit of a break and relax after you finish your notice.

Must be going around today. My phone has absolutely blown up with calls and texts. Can't get ahead to save my life. Good afternoon everyone. Hope you all are having an easier time of it than Wayne or I.

I think that by verbalizing things in the therapy session, it has allowed TC and David to understand the dynamics between themselves also. YES!!! Finally we get that TC gets it! And David gets it as well! I think they're both in a much better place to make this whole thing work out with Sin. Granted the sex was hot in this chapter but the real "meat" was in the revelations that were brought out in the therapy session. GREAT chapter @kbois! 👏👏

Exactly. Those two are going to be in for a rude awakening if they think that Stef is an easy target. He'll shred them and turn them into fish food for the bay. What a great twist having Jake stand up and steal the show from Brad. It puts Brad on notice that he does't get to control everything. Perhaps @Mark Arbour will turn Brad into a bit of a Bridezilla for the upcoming nuptials. LOL. I can't wait for the next book. Thanks again Mark!

Once again our man George to the rescue! I wonder what Daventry had in mind for a plan to overthrow the Tsar before George arrived. He would have most certainly faced death. George now has his work cut out for him to try and win over the Tsar. He is also going to have to deal with that horrible green eyed monster that has reared it's ugly head in von Beckendorf. Somehow I'm envisioning our George arranging a 3 way to tame that beast. LOL. Thanks for another great chaper @Mark Arbour. Your talent is simply amazing!

That is just too funny. The Google maps car driving through while they're trying to take wedding photos! 🤣 The photographer did not look amused. Thanks so much @pickuptoy! I needed that giggle today. https://www.google.com/maps/@59.8856655,30.2654549,3a,75y,37.98h,79.21t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sDDr2SCYwOJCX1RjsxkxfaA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

I'm sorry that you had to go through that, but it's great news that he didn't have a heart attack. I'm going to preach here for just a second--ALWAYS go to the ER when there's chest pain. Don't waste any time at an urgent care center. Now that I've said that, has he ever been checked for gallbladder problems? Sometimes the pain lodges in your shoulder blades and it can feel like sharp chest pains. Been there, done that. Wound up having a catheterization that showed a minor 20 % blockage. I'm really glad that I didn't have a heart attack and that the Dr. was able to make his boat, car, and house payment for that month. 🤣 They concluded that it was a gall bladder flare up. Take care of your self @kbois and get some rest. Hope that the hubs will be OK. 🤞

What's logic got to do with it? LOL

Doing good here. Just busy with work and dealing with people who haven't received the proper training. It gets frustrating at times.

Or maybe he just said that to throw everyone off his trail. He could always fake the results. Remember who's writing this story. Anything is possible. LOL.

Awwww, are you sure? You have to admit that it would be hilarious when he realizes that he's turned into a kinky version his father. LOL. No, in all seriousness, TC is TC and that's not going to change. If you went that route it would be totally false to the character and it would do a big disservice to the story.

Thank you for saying this! I've been trying to figure out what bothers me about TC and you've just hit the nail on the head. I understand that he had little to no say about his life when he was younger and that he has the need to control things, but one would think he wouldn't want to mimic his father's controlling obsession 24/7 with a partner. Maybe he needs to explore a little deeper with his therapist. 🤷‍♂️

@Fae Briona I'm sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. You have my sympathies. It's not easy losing your mother at any age. Take care of yourself and remember that it's OK to be selfish during your time of grief.

God, I just love her. She takes no prisoners. And then there's Owen lightening the mood up. LOL. I'm enjoying how David and TC are moving things slowly and taking the time for all three of them to get to know each other. Great chapter @kbois!

It is always better to divest yourself from these sorts of people long before the possibility of belief can approach reality. I've come to realize these people project their own insecurities and lack of self worth onto others as a means of validating their perceived importance in the world. It's always better to remain silent and simply walk away while they are in mid sentence. It drives those types bonkers when you don't engage. Always remember you are enough.

Thanks so much for the hint @Reader1810! Hope you have a great day.

Why do I get the feeling that Edward and Brown "know" each other more than what we're being led to believe? More please!

Because they insist on stretching out or getting right up next to you to get warm and comfy. Then we get hot and move away from them, but they move right back near us. Oh and nothing says love more than bony paws to your kidneys when they want to stretch. I used to have a Yorkie and she'd run me out of a queen size bed. Dang those small paws hurt! LOL 🐕

I'm sorry that happened to you. You seem to have good rules in place about lending and paying back. It is that person who has lost by trying to take advantage of you. People get nasty when they are wrong or they are trying to continue the con. Please don't let that shut you off from the world and stop you from trying to help someone else. You never know when that one small act of kindness can change another person's life forever.

Thank YOU! I can't wait to try it.....both ways!