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^This. Maybe not right away, but don't dismiss the possibility. I can see lots more developments and adventures for this group. As always @Wayne Gray, another excellent chapter. Take care and be well. We all are doing our best to cope during this difficult time, but your writing makes it a lot more bearable for many of us.

Thank you for sharing such an intimate glimpse into your life. I hope that your family can continue getting the help that you need. I don't think that anyone fully "recovers" or "heals" from such a horrific trauma, but my wish for you and your family is that you find peace and a way forward. While writing is "cathartic" and allows you to get lost for a little while, reading for me has the exact same effect. You and the other amazing authors on GA may not realize how many of us need a bit of diversion and escape particularly when life as you know it gets derailed and your brain gets overloaded and overwhelmed. I'm sure that you can relate. Thanks so much for the stories that you've written. I look forward to your next creations. And a shout out to @Wayne Gray for the subtle direction to your blog.

We hate cliffhangers! LOL. Another great chapter Laura. It's going to be a long week waiting for the next installment.

Get out of my brain @chris191070 . LOL I was thinking the exact same thing.

And here I thought I was the only one to use that expression @kbois! But I'm glad that you've overcome the writers block. I've missed your stories and am looking forward to your return.

Love the way that you crafted Grant's confession about the journal and Troy's reaction. It was so well thought out and kept with the nature of the characters. I'm glad you didn't change it. So it's smooth sailing from here on out right @Wayne Gray??? NOT!! LOL.

The two exes getting the two exes back together again after Ike screwed up was just over the top. I'm loving this soap within a soap. Thanks for providing such great entertainment @Mikiesboy and @Wayne Gray. You're both very talented!

Very powerful and touching @Wayne Gray

I laughed so much at this line. This entire story is so entertaining and a bit of a departure from your usual work. I'm thoroughly enjoying it @lomax61 Can't wait for the next chapter!!

This is going to be really good; both the story and the comment side banter with @Wayne Gray, @Mikiesboy, and @MichaelS36. Keep it up guys!

Great chapter Laura. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

What a nice little Christmas present for your readers @Wayne Gray Thank you!

Well alrighty then! Elias is starting to really come out of his shell with a bang! Before long, he's going to be a real smart ass. Great chapter Wayne.

You Did Good Don't doubt your talent. Your readers sure don't.

....."the patience of a saint and the balls of an elephant." I am so appropriating this saying. LOL Another great chapter.

A lack of hot water can also run off unwanted guests quickly or at least make them re-think any future drop in plans. Think about showering before anyone else, running the dishwasher, and doing a load of laundry in hot water. They'll get the idea. 😜 Another great chapter. Liam and Cassie are so much trouble in the making.

Totally agree. Although I doubt that @Mark Arbour would have let that play out. There would be too many comparisons/parallels to the Brad and Robbie college years story line.

The bottom line here is that Mark doesn't need anyone to grant permission or approval to write his story the way he wants. I fully understand that some may find this type of behavior upsetting, but this is a work of fiction. The actions of the characters are entirely realistic for the time frame and circumstances. If people find it too upsetting to read, then they always have the choice not to read it.

I can't wait to get to know them for the first time. Yet another @Wayne Gray story that has me captured from the very beginning. I feel as if I am standing right in the room with your characters when I read your stories Wayne. Thanks in advance for what I know is going to be another great adventure.

Brilliant idea about having Lex and Ian foster Liam so Jarren and Nash can get their ducks in a row. I got the giggles when Lex dropped the magic 8 ball response on Liam. It was like he was letting Liam know that he wasn't the only smart ass in the crowd. This was great chapter and I liked the way that you wove Lex's ability to see auras into the story and pull Nash right into it. I'm anxious for the next chapter!

This is a really great transition from A Tatoo for Lex. Many of the characters are familiar, but it is Jarren's story and I'm very much enjoying it. You are a talented writer and storyteller. Please don't even think about abandoning this story. I can't wait for the next chapter.

Well, talk about throwing a big curve ball after your hiatus from this story! Kinfolk killing kin and then trying to throw one another under the bus? Talk about brotherly love! LOL And where in the world did you come up with the idea about the black walnuts? Now that's just master class mystery writing material! I remember those from my child hood home. They did smell foul, and they left stains all over the concrete walkway, but the squirrels sure did love to eat them. I loved Fleeting Eternity and I understand why you needed to concentrate on that, but I have missed the adventures of Bluegrass Symphony and Silverwolf. Can't wait for the next chapters of both of these stories.

Carullo did apologize to JJ and told him point blank that he couldn't be JJ's boyfriend. He gets major points for that alone. I'm not seeing him as an ass. IMHO, he's trying to crawl out of horrible grief in the best way he knows how. It's only been 2 years for Carullo since he lost Joey. Sometimes social graces and courtesy goes out the window when you are in that stage of grief. Welcome back @Mark Arbour This was a thoroughly entertaining chapter. I have really missed your stories and talent. You've picked right up where you left off without any indication of a break in flow, tone, thoughts, or purpose in both Black Widow and Northern Exposure. You are truly a talented writer.

Kudos on your academic achievement. I am very glad that you are returning to writing. You are immensely talented and you have been missed.

Done. LOL