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Garth is his family name @Nahrung, a family name which carries no social status in the eyes of the pretentious Anton.

I agree with you @weinerdog. Tyler is the victim of an ambitious and ruthless father who appears not to care tuppence for him as a person; Tyler is merely an accessory to his success, an accessory which has jeopardised his reputation. I am not certain Tyler raped Caleb either; just because Vickie said he raped Caleb does not make it so, she was after all an opportunist and a parasite, perhaps quite like Councilman Archer. The fact Councilman Archer knows Diana is abusing Caleb is disgraceful as you have commented. I still struggle to understand how she has managed to get away with this when it appears to be Grey Harbour's worst kept secret. Has Diana got dirt on most of the town? Did Vickie Morrison take a leaf out of Diana's book when she started her blackmailing "business"?

"Neil had some basic idea about Art Nouveau furniture; the subject had come up in our discussions. But Evan had spent time in Nancy and seemed to have a familiarity with styles of carving and furniture-making based on natural forms that intrigued Neil". I assumed you had created a fictitious location to amuse we readers @Robert Hugill. Imagine my surprise when I researched and found a city named Nancy in France, and in the historical region of Lorraine. Who would have thunk it. Many of my fellow readers have commented on the delightful relationship Alex and Neil have developed and continue to develop. I could not agree more. What pleased me most in this chapter is the sense of humour and teasing Neil displayed, even a sexual double entendre or two. Totally unthinkable early in their relationship. A lovely "relaxed" reading this chapter, much like most of this story, one of its many charms.

Assuming he is the father. If he is only relying upon the word of Diana he is Caleb's father then he is a fool. He should insist on a DNA test to prove it.

I want to reach into the pages of this story, grab the fucking cigarette out of Elena's mouth and shove it and the entire packet where the sun don't shine. I cannot abide people who cry poor and yet spend a significant amount of money on cigarettes. I have spoken with many over the years in my cat rescue work who said they could not afford to neuter their cat, whilst puffing away on a cigarette. I was always so tempted to grab the cigarette and stab them in the eye with it. Now I have finished venting, Elena has once again proven herself to be fierce, particularly when it comes to protecting her own. It appears she may have had an unpleasant experience with the Archers' or know of the themburying evidence of a prior wrongdoing. Manuel is as fierce as Elena, he is just much quieter about it. His response to Elena that they should give the discovered contents of Vickie's notebook to Blanchard because he is Caleb's advocate really impressed me. Billy showed extraordinary vulnerability and shame over Caleb's rape. He is so not the bully Caleb's stupid and vicious mother accused him of being.

I found Lawrence's numerous references to Ableard as Anton's pet dog very amusing, especially when it appeared to upset or annoy both. Petty and childish perhaps, but it is about time both got same payback from Lawrence given their superior attitude towards him. Personally, I think Ableard is more like an annoying flea which has made itself at home in the fur around the dog's arse. Anton's "innocuous" fluffy slippers perhaps. They would look a treat with his light cashmere sweater the colour of dark wine and dark grey pants. The sour-faced librarian, Ms Lillian Laguerre, was particularly unhelpful, until it was found she has no record of who most recently borrowed La Géométrie du Pouvoir: Symbolisme architectural dans les institutions européennes. Is it possible the borrower of this book is the murderer of Lukas von Keller? If so, Mademoiselle had best lose the resting bitch face and investigate her error(s).

Do your horses breed naturally, or do you intervene in the process and have a teaser to determine when the mares are in season and use artificial insemination, Sheikh Mark Ponyboy bin al Peters?

Papa Peters was a breeder too? Did he ever breed any Paint's?

LOL. Or Blubba?

Check out Deborah Harry online with Kermit green hair. She rocks it, but she also looked gorgeous wearing a garbage bag. 81 years of age on 1 July and still beautiful.

How about Bea (Prisoner/Cell Block H “tough”), Veda or Baby Jane?

I must say @Mark Ponyboy Peters that for someone whom I believe has spent most of his life living inland, you have a great appreciation for the majesty of the ocean, at least the Pacific Ocean, and the attraction of coastal life. Reading this story I have found myself feeling somewhat melancholic (more so than usual) and dreaming of a simpler life in tune with the sounds of the waves as they roll in to shore, a sound which I equate with peace and tranquility.

What beautiful looking horses. Was Thunder a section A, B, C or D WMP?

My "hay fever" struck with a vengeance after the father and son revelations @starboardtack. You may find this latest gem from @Mark Ponyboy Peters will stir up the dust in your locale on many an occasion. It often only takes a few words, never maudlin or overly sentimental, and you will cry a river. "Later that night, lying in bed, Levi tried to push Casey out of his mind. But when sleep finally came, his dreams betrayed him. In them, Casey was smiling, leaning in close, tanned skin, blond hair brushing Levi’s face. The dream shifted, became heated. Levi woke in the middle of the night, breathing hard, his sheets sticky again, with the evidence of his body’s betrayal. Shame flooded him immediately. He cleaned up quietly, then lay awake staring at the ceiling, whispering desperate prayers for strength." Hopefully Matt or Luke will notice the stiffness of Levi's sheets and initiate a discussion with him. The shame he is feeling after a wet dream is physically and emotionally unhealthy thanks to his grandfather. Casey Thompson. Is he to be trusted, or is he a wolf in a sheep's clothing, and very attractive clothing at that. We will have to be patient and wait and see. Casey knows Levi is living in the "gay house"; I wonder if he is experiencing same-sex attractions and thinks Levi would be a sure bet as someone to experiment with. Quite a short chapter this one @Mark Ponyboy Peters. It must be a Shetland.

He is certainly gregarious, full of vim and vigour, and freely expresses his admiration of Caleb to him. I sense much of it as false bravado, an act, that underneath he is a lonely boy like Caleb, but with a much better home life. I believe Caleb, Billy, Riley, Isaac and perhaps the mysterious Sam, would all benefit from a closer friendship with each other. Caleb listened. "...and then Billy—you know, the guy who pretends to be your bully? Yeah, he's kissing you in the bathroom during break. I saw you both. Real dramatic. But he's run into the same problem I did. A pause. The squeak of a chair. "You're awesome, but you know... you’re limp as a noodle. Makes me laugh. Jock-boy bully and me, exact same boat with the exact same dude. Except he's got the whole 'tortured secret romance' thing going on, and I've just been sitting here talking to a wall for four years." I daresay the anti-psychotic drugs Dr Duclose and Caleb's mother have him on have had a drastic impact upon his hormones. Another crime for which she must pay for. Hopefully her new husband, Grace's father presumably or perhaps not, is a good person, because Diana Ho-lloway should lose custody of Grace and Caleb, which I guess she will if she is imprisoned. Diana in prison; female prisoners don't like those who have committed crimes against children, and they can be just as vicious as male prisoners. 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

They sure are, demonising all sorts of animals e.g. wolves, bears and mice to name but a few.

The list of "stellar qualities" is getting longer with each passing chapter and each revelation @drpaladin. Personally I don't care if she is a ho, but when she judges Caleb for his sexuality, all bets are off salope (thank you again @Vcs, this word is proving to be sooooooooo useful).

It appears Councilman Archer may be Caleb’s biological father. Presumably he was conceived when his mother was married to the man who Caleb believes is his biological father, a man who presumably believes Caleb is his biological son. Diana Holloway, two-faced, holier-than-thou, self-righteous bitch that she is "stepped out" on her husband. This would certainly be something Vickie used to blackmail both Diana and Councilman Archer for. If Councilman Archer was informed by Caleb's mother that he is Caleb’s biological father I hope he insisted on a DNA test to prove it. Diana Holloway may have been a very popular woman, such that Caleb’s father could have been any number of the male population of Grey Harbour. Diana Ho-lloway.

It is a ghastly nursery rhyme of animal cruelty (as were a number of childhood nursery rhymes those of us who grew up in the 1960's and 1970's were subjected to), but in this instance the fate of theThree Blind Mice would be well deserved by Manny's attackers. I had a wonderful image of Shir chasing after them with a very sharp kitchen knife and it is not their tails she was cutting off. Suffice to say, none of them would be procreating ever again.

I created another word for another story, which the author liked. Dykedar. Much easier to say than lesbiandar.

Dr DuQuack. LOL. I almost peed myself laughing at this. And "motherf". A spelling mistake certainly, but the creation of part of another word. Bloody hilarious again @drpaladin.

Keeping you on your toes. The names are a bit ordinary, but they leant themselves to a yobbo abbreviation. If one takes your name for example, you cannot really "yobboise" it. Both Mark and Peters are short names and good "solid names".

What can I say @Mark Ponyboy Peters (bloody great song by Boz by the way). This chapter seemed to provoke lots of comments from others in addition to mine, from @Philippe, from @weinerdog and an unpleasant reminiscence on the part of @Gary L, for starters. I may have gone a little overboard, but @Gary L's unpleasant recollection really got me thinking that I was quite fortunate. I am a little precious at times, and can be a bit of a wuss, but all in all I think I fared well in hindsight. With this chapter you stirred us up @Mark Ponyboy Peters, memories resurfaced. I believe this is what a good writer does, elicits a reaction, whether positive or negative. You done good.

And remembers Councilman Archer. A man who already knew what his son had done to Caleb, a man who may have silenced Vickie Morrison to ensure his protection, to ensure the reputation of his legacy, to ensure the respect of the community for his wife, and perhaps protect his son, Tyler. Another red herring @drsawzallor a genuine suspect in the form of Councilman Archer. Will Caleb's mind continue to clear and imagined memories become lucid interactions? Will Riley bitch-slap RichBtich Chloe, comfort Isaac Foster and plead Caleb's case to his mother? Intrigue plus @Topher Lydon.

I am liking Rick more with each passing chapter @Paladin. His penchant for, and devotion to, champagne is very appealing. I have to wonder if he ever enjoyed the company of Dames Joan Collins and Shirley Bassey before he moved to Australia. Both are renowned for their appreciation of quality bubbles too. Waratah Family Clinic. I like the name, it conjures up an image of Skippy, Australia's international superstar from the late 1960's. An Aussie icon, multi-lingual at a time when few were. I have to ask what suburb you imagine the Clinic to be in @Paladin. Camperdown, Stanmore, Leichhardt or perhaps Petersham? The joint party to be held at Martin and Nathan's home should be a far more relaxed affair than that to be hosted by Natasha. I just she does not get wind of the party and gate crash it or file another false report/complaint with the police. Perhaps if she turns up she might drown in the pool after having imbibed too much, even before she arrived uninvited.