I usually do not comment after reading on this site. However, after the recent posts I feel like adding my 2 cents. I have thoroughly enjoyed this tale since the beginning. I always cannot wait for your next chapter to be posted. I am also surprised by the drop off of readers. Oh well, it is their loss. With regards to Daniel coming out, I thought this was one of, if not the best, chapter you have written so far! I have never tolerated bigotry or intolerance of any kind. I do not understood why people have issues about who another person loves. I know that if I lived in this small Texas town I would have been there cheering for Daniel. One more thing...I need my Maria fix. I get such a kick out of reading what the Princess has to say. I hope she will be in an upcoming chapter.