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Cricket. A game that as an Aussie who grew up in the 1970's, I should be enthralled by. No, it is like watching paint dry. Will is an appealing character, especially because he does not resemble Tom Cruise; and, I like Lisa too, especially because she does not pepper every remark with the word "like". This one is off to a promising start @Topher Lydon.

It will be interesting to observe how your writing style/skills develop. I enjoy doing this with music too.

I am going to start at the beginning, it's a very good place to start.

I have shed many a tear reading this story, mostly tears of grief, but the tears shed for the following were tears of joy, a joy which sprang from recognition and acceptance, the premise of the entire story: "Theo stiffened instinctively, bracing for a comment, a curled lip, some frontier homily about proper men. Jensen shifted his grip on the toolboxes. He looked at Elias, gave a slow, respectful nod. Then his faded blue eyes moved to Theo. He touched the brim of his battered felt hat. “You take good care of him, son,” Jensen said, his voice like rocks grinding together. “Your fella, he stood for us when it wasn’t profitable. We don’t forget that.” He nodded again, a gesture of closure. “Marshal.” “Mr. Jensen,” Elias managed, emotion thick in his raw throat. “Safe travels.” “You too.” And with that, the old miner moved on, his boots scuffing the dirt as he headed for his own loaded wagon. The silence he left behind was profound. It wasn’t the silence of judgment withheld, but of a verdict rendered and accepted. A debt acknowledged. A truth settled. “Did you hear that?” Elias whispered, staring at the space where Jensen had been. Theo’s grip on the reins relaxed. A slow, deep breath filled his lungs. “I heard,” he said softly. “They know. And it’s… it’s just another fact of the world now. Like the mountains being there. We’re just… us. Part of the wagon train.” A wonderful story @Topher Lydon. I shall visit your back catalogue and see what takes my fancy.

Elias listened to Deborah Harry and Jack was "inspired" by the words (at least the title of the song) of The Brothers Johnson: A fitting end for Rourke and Cobb, the latter brutally crushed by Jack for having defiled his human. I imagine Dr McMillan is going to be a very busy man before the residents of Silver Creek depart for Canada. Elias alone is going to need significant care given the extent of his latest injuries. Superb chapter @Topher Lydon. In this case Rourke was killed by his vanity and Cobb by an "avenging angel".

I can only but hope that after the duel is over, the first two lines of this fabulous song from the iconic Deborah Harry is Elias' "parting gift" to Rourke. Backfired. Your plan, your plan Backfired Backfired. My man, your plan Backfired in your face

The time has come to make both Cobb and Rourke squeal like pigs. What a despicable thing to do. Cobb must die and die alone and in agony.

Jonathan redeemed himself in spectacular fashion. Now it is time for the shallow, vain and socially constipated Eleanor to do likewise. Jack's work remains unfinished; Corn Up The Cobb and the Rooting of Rourke. Cobb and Rourke are accounts to be closed, overdrawn, but they will be settled with a zero balance.

Jonathan perhaps but Eleanor, I am very sceptical, but if you say it is so then it must be.

Jonathan Sawyer to Captain Rourke - eat shit and die bitch. Hopefully those gallows will be put to a much better use. Silas Cobb and Captain Rourke. A double feature, two for the price of one.

She may not be evil, but she sure is a bitch. Her only concern appears to be she will be the laughing stock of Chicago society. A woman of no substance, obsessed with her social standing and Theo's lack of same. I don't like her or her equally insufferable husband. Elias's sister Abigail at least showed some warmth. I daresay they won't visit when Jonathan and Theo move to Canada.

"I’ll make you a one time offer, Sawyer. Surrender, and no charges will be brought against Mister Harding, on my honour." He gave a wolfish smile. "If you resist," Rourke murmured, so quietly only they could hear, "if you so much as clear leather with that gun... my men have orders to open fire. And in the ensuing chaos, the boy will undoubtedly die. A tragic, accidental casualty during the apprehension of a known sexual deviant and mutineer. A regrettable, but necessary, loss to restore order." Laughable, it was not so tragic. Surely Captain Rourke does not believe he has any honour, or that any of the residents of Silver City are fool enough to believe he has any. Madam Lorelei and some of her ladies, together with Jean Levesque, may have the "ammunition" to sort out the corrupt Captain Rourke and his lackeys.

I am shocked Corcoran appears to be a seasoned serial killer, with Martin apparently not his first victim. If he was a school teacher prior to murdering Martin, it would have allowed him to frequently interact with young blonde surfy types without it raising any concerns. I wonder if he was dismissed from any other school or schools which also swept his "inappropriate" behaviour under the carpet. As expressed by @weinerdog, the apparent disappearance of Corcoran's cousin several weeks ago does not bode well for her safety. The photographic evidence of his recent murders of Alexis and Jimmy Tan have presumably only appeared in the basement of her home since she has gone missing, but what of the mementoes of all the prior murders he committed? Did he have those stored somewhere else and only moved them to his cousin's home since she disappeared? And what is Corcoran's cousin's name? Does she have the same family name as Corcoran? @akascrubber raised the question "Could Corcoran be hiding in drag as his cousin?" Is it possible Corcoran's female cousin who owns the property is actually Corcoran himself? Have any of the neighbours ever seen them together, or only seen "her" to say hello to occasionally? The imminent arrest of AC Barrett is very good news. I agree with @chris191070, the dominoes will fall, with the Police Minister likely to lose his job at least, and the Police Commissioner possibly resigning due to inaction. As succinctly described by @Ivor Slipper, Kim's "effluent" is about to hit the fan. A gripping chapter @Mark Ponyboy Peters.

Clearly those present at the meeting had already determined Ximo's "guilt" so denying anything was pointless. Whilst I understand their suspicions given who Ximo's family are, it was very unfair of those present to judge Ximo for something over which he has no control. And what of arse-kissing Armand aka Roger, he was born into a family of some means and is friendly with Ximo's parents? It appears because he is their leader, he is above suspicion. I don't trust him at all. Ximo displayed great integrity in not disclosing any of the information Gerardo had given him regarding his family, and the circumstances which led to him being indentured in the Guardia Civil. Cliques and disagreements amongst "rebels" is bound to occur, and so often does. You have captured this well @Gary L. And, I would still like to see what Almodóvar might do with a story like this. Just imagine, a Goya for Best Adapted Screenplay. Not a bad achievement for a lad from Blighty.

Liam and Kevin must have married in their early 20's to have been married for 30 years at the time of Kevin's death. Is it any wonder Liam has been totally devastated by his death. That Liam functions as well as he does is a testament to the strength Kevin asserted he had. Profoundly moving @ChromedOutCortex.

Almost perfect @Topher Lydon. The "violent vegetarian" that I am would like to have seen Jack piss on Silas Cobb, hose him down with a stream of equine urine like a fire hose. I hope Cam Higgins is still alive. I guess I will find out in the next chapter.

I have to work tomorrow. I have had 4 days off sick with fevers, aching bones and fatigue, but I cannot stop binge reading. Bobby Grady, genius. Honey, a natural antibiotic. I just hope it is able to save Cam Higgins, if not, he is another death on Cobb. I am so going to enjoy the sound of him "squealing like a pig" because Jack ain't no gelding.

I care nought for the execution of Black and White by Cobb and his men, but for the murder of the US guards who were transporting the payroll of gold, for the murder of Callum Hickey, and for the murder of Cam Higgins unnamed horse and the murder of the unnamed mule, I want Cobb to suffer unspeakable crimes committed against him physically. His obsession to make Theo "squeal like a pig", would be a fitting punishment for him once caught.

Fuck! I hope Cobb, Black and White are all captured alive and returned to Silver City so as the whole town can determine their fate, the manner of their execution.

I hope Cobb is captured and returned to Silver City where the Hickey's are given the choice as to how he dies and who or what kills him. Callum's sacrifice and the murder of Cam Higgins horse should not go unpunished. As for the two low-life blood sucking leaches, Black and White, I hope you have a dastardly death planned for them @Topher Lydon. Perhaps they can be tied down, with their mouths open, whilst Jack shits on them repeatedly day after day. A harrowing chapter.

Cornholing is a popular US slang term for anal sex. Corn on the cob is a popular way to eat corn. Perhaps we will see "corn up the Cobb" @drsawzall, the "corn" being Jack's left hind leg, inserted anally in Papa Cobb, after all fisting is for pussies. Black and White are like mosquitoes, annoying blood suckers buzzing around just waiting to be swatted/splattered. Perhaps the new Sheriff with a spine and a moral compass, Bobby Grady, can despatch these two troublemakers by throwing the accusations they are compiling against Elias and Theo in their face, casting suspicion on their "closeness" instead.

Black and White; Ebony and Ivory; what a clusterfuck, what dross from Stevie Wonder. I like the good doctor, @drsawzall's, assessment of the situation: "As a Federal Deputy Marshal, Sawyer should have put the lawyers in the pokey, emptied out their briefcases, burned their clothes, and send them packing in their union johnny suits. Federal Marshals are higher on the pecking list than Pinkertons...Calmy letting them know they are now under investigation...." Somehow I think it wall fall on deaf ears @drsawzall, like a trip to Venezuela. The tension is palpable @Topher Lydon. I hope Jack's recent interaction with the skittish mare was one where she did not put out. He may be in the mood for some deep lovin', and anything with a pulse may do. Watch out Cobb and Rourke for the HORNY "devil horse".

Many highlights in this chapter @Topher Lydon, none more so than when Jack "bit down on a bandit's shoulder, shaking him like a terrier with a rat until the man's screams turned to gurgles." Gotta love that "devil horse". Sheriff Grady c u next Tuesday, dead from a rattlesnake bite or perhaps mauled by a bear or a wolf. Whatever the cause of death, let's hope it is long and painful.

Perhaps Kylie can ease the Tension @Paladin. Although @Mark Ponyboy Peters is not a fan, Benevetti and some of his colleagues may be, from a purely aesthetic point of view, even Helby may be.

Corcoran sure is one helluva: Let's just hope he does not get to Annie (Adam's drag name) and cause him any harm.