Sigh…Neil’s thoughts worry me. They teeter on the edge of a very dangerous path. That said, he showed very surprising strength stopping Sam. I was afraid that would happen just as it played out. That little battle between Sam and Lucas is FAR from over. She’s going to put him in his place and unfortunately in doing so I fear it’ll only make things worse for the short term for Neil.
Speaking of Lucas, dear ole granny is a bit abusive herself. Seems that’s where Lucas learned it’s ok. I also fear as others have stated that she might be right and Lucas will be the death of her. If that happens, what a twist it would be if Neil of all people, takes immense sympathy on Lucas and they come to a much closer respect and understanding of each other. I could see if Granny has a heart attack and it crushes Lucas and he has a sobering “come to Jesus” moment about his behavior realizing he had nobody left and in his pain amps up his vitriol on Neil and Neil, is seriously hurt by him physically waking Lucas up even more. Anywho..kudos Ronyx. You’re a awesome story writer