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Thank you @mfa607 it was a real rollercoaster of a ride, thank you for commenting and following, really appreciate it, have a fantastic week, John

Hey, @chris191070 I'm so glad, that was the entire reason for this chapter, to allow us to see what makes Jamie, or what circumstances bought him here. if reality his "Journey" started when he woke up from the coma to find Scott had died. it will be interesting to see where the journey takes us all now, thanks again for commenting and following, really appreciate it. have a fantastic week...

thanks, @Daddydavek yeah its been hard for their parents, and it lets us see how the ripple of something tragic flows through so many. thanks for your kind support and following along, it's really appreciated. have a fantastic week. John

hey, @RCCROBO will post soon, hope you're ok, MVA's or sudden loss its the worst thing to happen to all involved and stays with us. Smile buddy hope your day is awesome, thanks for reading along, sharing your thoughts too, appreciate it. John Going to do something I've never done... Sneak peak ... hope you like it.. “Morning Jamie-morning Lucas.” Ella smiled as she checked our charts and observations. “Going to miss you two when you finally leave us.” she laughed. Chloe her co-worker walked over to assist in giving us boys the once over. “They certainly kept us entertained, although a bit of a scare at the start-hey,” as she looked at me. “Awww-this one with his sweet Aussie accent.” Both nurses laughed, “that Ben, he’s some lucky guy, found his very own what’s that guy’s name? the one that rides around in helicopters and catches crocodiles with his buddies in the outback?” Chloe and Ella laughed, apparently, I’m the instant Aussie know-it-everyone! “Matt Wright – the Outback Wrangler?” I replied, “wish I was a good looking or hot as him,” I laughed. Ella and Chloe both rolled their eyes at that comment, well that made my self-esteem kick up a notch or two. Since being in here I’ve even noticed how much weight I’ve lost. Never have been thin, more well-toned I guess. Lucas and I hit the gym when we were teenagers to burn off the puppy fat, and have maintained it, maybe a few pounds heavier these days after discovering beer, but I even my boxer briefs are loose on me now.

No, not now, I'm out the door soon to work. But won't be a long wait... the next few chapters are in the can and being decoded. haha

Hey @mikedup oh my, I hope that's the worst of it, really. I don't have enough JD for too many more like that, oops. Thanks for commenting, riding along with us. have a fantastic week John

Sorry, @Wesley8890 intense right... now time to chill and read on haha. Thanks Wesley, appreciate it all, John

All good Mike, ⭐

Hope it wasn't to hard to follow @droughtquake there was a lot of action both now and in the past going on that had to be explained. I hate hospitals too agreed there. thanks for commenting and following along appreciate it. john

Thanks, @Justleah intense right... I kinda needed to expose or explain some of Jamie's background to make the rest of the story make sense. Really appreciate the feedback and you following along too, have an awesome week. John

Note: In this chapter we hear from several of Jamie’s family-first hand Aiden Spence. I’d just finished giving a speeding driver a ticket when my cell phone rang. “Officer Spence,” I responded while on my way back to the patrol car, not instantly recognizing the number, but it looked familiar. "Hey, Aiden? It’s Matt from the Austin FD. You got a sec, buddy?” “Oh, hey Matt. Sure - what’s up?” “This is going to sound weird, but, can I ask - is your brother’s

lol, that's true or is it I've had that effect on her? thanks for commenting and reading hope you have fantastic day, appreciate it

Hi @mfa607 I know right. not too long now, and thanks a million for following and commenting too. apprecaite it really do

Hey @droughtquake Yep, seatbelts and all the passive safety features save tens of thousands of lives every day. Crash cells and Airbags have been one of the best safety add on's to come along. The gas station is a chevron, enclosed is a screenshot of the actual location, Yes, Chevron owns Texaco and its a huge brand down there. In fact, I may or may not have worked for the Australian Arm Caltex at one point so understand the relationship well, lol. but in this case, the site is branded as Chevron. Have an awesome day, thanks for following along and commenting appreciate it have an awesome day hope these links work haha 10900 US-290, Austin, TX 78737, USA

Hey, Mike @flamingo136 Whilst they're (your bother) is not with us in person anymore they are here.. in your heart and memory and now in mine. Now I'm richer for knowing about your Brother, thank you for sharing this deeply personal moment with us all. Truly humbled by your disclosure, thank you.

Loved the chapter, l like Kevin Qantas Malley more, but I miss Becker. His confused state and heartbreak over Kevin ending it and going away. I’ll admit I’m a romantic and so want them to come back toghther, but I’m here for the ride can t wait for the next. Thanks again for sharing these guys with us, 😁😁😁

Thanks a million @chris191070 really nice of you, look forward to you’re comments on the next too, have a great week. Appreciate the readership, john

I know you never know what’s around the corner, hey @Daddydavek thanks for Commenting and following appreciate it, really do.

I know, I know. @1brokNangel the driver of the boy's car was Lucas, the other car driver was mrX. I can't give way any lines from the next chapter, but wow they were a challenge to write well, do the story justice. Thanks for commenting, following along, hope you have a fantastic day, John

hey thanks, @mikedup Sorry about the cliffhanger, that's why I didn't post this chapter till the next was ready to go. as not to drag it out too much. hang in there only 5 more sleep's. Super appreciate your comment and following along, have a fantastic day John

After our night of beer in beautiful warm El Paso, some surprise tequila and enough Mexican food to feed a small army, I thought I’d catch up with another buddy of mine that was in the fire service out here - Anthony. We’d meet two years ago when he was on secondment in Australia in what turned out to be a particularly bad fire season back home. We’d formed a close friendship and remained in contact through email and social media. I promised that if I was over this way I’d call in, and he

Yes a contingent of 84 firefighters will be heading over for a 42day deployment, ranging from fireline firefighters to planners, mapping and resource management. helping our US brothers and sisters.

Hey y’all, all good. Both Joh and myself have been caught up big time with work and stuff. So we had to hold up for a week, we will resume normal programming soon, haha. Appreciate you’re feed back, and hang in their guys ok. Keep smiling y’all. John

Awesome story and lovely ending. Thanks for sharing these guys with us, loved it.

Fantastic, loved it. Have to sleep, on shift in a few hours , but want to read on, no fair 😁😁 thanks again for,sharing the story with us