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It would be amazing to see George survive sea battles and serve the crown for many years and at least for part of Victoria's reign which begins in 1837.

Jackie is going to be difficult. He is having trouble hiding his feelings. They do not want Watkins to smell a rat and sense anything wrong. Otis and Hudson exist on another plane. They made love. "And when Otis straddled him again and their bodies began becoming one, Hudson realized that he was allowed these precious moments, and he could put everything else aside and just feel happy for a while." Hudson mentioned marriage and Otis became excited. He wants to marry Hudson? What is Hudson going to do? Hudson is not contemplating marriage at this point . I think. He is going to hut Otis.

This story portrayed wonderfully the way you want things to be--challenges met and overcome, love created and accepted, talent rewarded and blossomed, all involved made whole and truly connected. No lost souls. All loose ends handled well. You kept smiling and wanting more. Thank you.

The path home is even more dangerous and rocky. Mage Kastor wants them to go to a place where mages' kills dragons painfully and steal the magic of mages. It was suggested by Kastor's evil twin. What can go wrong?Is there a better optioin?

"A big, happy Labrador Retriever helped me conquer a deep fear" Good for you, Jimmy .You are on track to have a richer, happier and less fearful life.

So he fell out of bed? Could this be a cause? Does he have a tumor? I hope the doctor finds a medical cause for his personality shift. This a painful tragedy for both men . Their journey will be fascinating, I expect. I hope they both endure and find their common ground.

I noted two types of major dreams or visions. The first one seems to be individuals under attack with flames everywhere in the vision led by a "hawkling." The burning items thrown into the room seem to contain what would be needed on a trip--dried food, fire stones, etc. They are valuable and unusual. Adga's crew wants them. The second main vision involves horrible fights with living beings fighting dead beings in scary battles. They seem and feel extremely real to those who dream.The crew is told one common vision involves this---"The Drow pulls out two weird-looking blades and takes the hand holding the chain off the Orc. The Elf and Human team up to take off both legs. The Dwarf kicks it back into the blood-filled crack. The big Lizard comes out of the blood… the other two lizards swoop down… It is a nasty fight, but doesn’t last long.” this could be Xavier's forces fighting at the end of Seandra or maybe in the caves full of undead as they search for the fabulous power supposedly near Lucas the Lost. I look forward to what the next chapters reveal. Things are not yet clear. Adga is tested and is accepting and growing into her leadership role.

What a welcomed start to the new year--Granger in all his glory. Thank you, Mark. You have set the stage well. Caroline agrees to his terms They meet when she calls upon him unexpectedly and he realizes she feels ruined and wants to recover a place in society and will be looking to George for help.She had to be waiting for him since no one stays in London in the summer. I wonder what she wants and will ask of him? George is alone now without a male partner and thinks about his past male lovers and considers Calvert his prime man who he could commit to long term. Unfortunately, Calvert on the way home recovering from his injury is captured by the French at sea. George writes to Tallyrand to support his speedy parole. I expect George's intervention can help Calvert return home. Tallyrand will have a price, no doubt. Meanwhile, George is kept waiting in London awaiting a meeting at the Admiralty for an unidentified reason. Will he be given a ship? At this time he is very happy with domestic matters and would not regret being able to spend more time at home. He is at peace at home with no real concerns or problems. Taking on a ship will add a new focus and set of pressures. If he is tasked with taking command and preparing a ship for sailing and eventual war, he is going to have a relatively short time. This peace from the new treaty only lasts 14 months

Fantastical and magical things are entering the room. It is impossible, but it is a fact. The crew are stunned. Adga takes command. Tez and Nuk are taking on more challeges. Adga seeks to get a map of the area drawn. It will be a first and mind opening useful. The newest nobles on their training ritual, Reklos and Thul-mora. are having great trouble fitting in and fighting, So far, they are the weakest link. Troubles keep appearing.

drpaladin--Google just paid a huge fine. It seems incognito was not really incognito. Users were tracked and data were gathered

It seems there is always one guy who is not on the same wavelength. Let us hope Jason really is gone and does not reappear with protestors or leak to the press. After a back and forth . the Normandy trip is sorted out to everyone's pleasure. Gordon and Brian conclude after a talk with Russ. “Think that perked him up.” “Perks me up too. I reckon a threesome in luxury might be a nice treat. Let’s see.” .

Liam is on a ski trip. Apparently, he needed a break from life after clearly losing Dylan We find out Emma was beaten by her husband who can be violent. Dylan learned that Uncle Hank, her husband, was a crime lord with tough underlings. It is suggested that Liam learned how ro be violent as a tactic to get his way from his father. It appears his mother and Emma seem not to realize that Dylan can no longer care for Liam. The sustained beatings and two hospitalisations has driven Dylan away from Liam. I hope Emma stays safe. Dylan can tell Jessica about Liam if he does not return in time for school. Will Dylan explore Jake's backgrond as a supposed killer?

I hope you are feeling much better. Slowly, the situation and relationships are being explained, But mysteries still are present. Mark is revealed to not be who he portrayed himself as. He leaked Grey's plan to escape to his dad. Now he tells Grey he is needed to stop a wider supernatural war and to restore the balance. What does he mean ? Shockingly, we learn Dave and Mark are twin brothers and sons of Beatrice. Mark was not born a werewolf but turned into one. Beatrice is connected, maybe to his turning, She also was a midwife to Grey's mother at his birth just 9 months before the birth of Dave and Mark. What is going on? Will Breatrice appear and explain things and tell them what must be done? Grey's former pack is getting very cruel and dangerous. Can Clara help summon Beatrice?

What hapened ?We go from highs to lows---- Dylan and Jake made love for two days. Dylan was transformed and relaxed and confident afterwards. Jake was a master at sex and Dylan was made for him. Elle got Dylan to admit he was no longer a virgin and he spoke too loud in the school cafeteria so everyone heard it. Liam got upset and fled. Liam went missing for a week, No one knew why or where he was, His queen bitch girlfriend pounched on Dylan thinking he knew about Liam. He denied knowing anthing, Jessica threatened him and suggested he could get hs younger sister thrown out of her prized school, if Dylan was onvolved with Liam. Liam kept quiet about Liam's sexual desires for him. Dylan has no such desires for Liam.She stated that there is a dark side to Jake and he has done somerthing bad in the past. He is worried about what Jessica might do. She can hurt people and can no qualms about it. Arriving home he finds an injured, stitched up Emma . Liam's mom.who says Liam is ok. Wow--- Damn, what happened? It sounds like accident or some criminal attack , but I am just guessing. Why is she reaching out to her former friend and Dylan now ? The next chapter should answer the questions.

Oh--would that this is a true story! In their early to middle thirties, they connected and found true love that stood the test of time . They reached the top of their musical profession and kept loving each other and creating wonderful, well received music You feel good and happy for them. What an uplifting story!

To clear up a point--I assume Curtis Buck paid someone to bug the kitchen and office in Brad's house and possibly Miranda's house, too. I don't see another player involved unless Mark wants to be laying a basis for a scandal or blackmail plot in the next story. Will had a cook fired for her homophobia among other issues and she was connected to Curtis Buck .She could have planted the listening devices. Jake is going to have Miranda's house examined and he can follow-up on any potential spy as he sees fit. “Someone bugged ours,” my father said, the fury pulsing out of him when he said that. They’d found two devices in our house: one in the kitchen, and one in his office. I’d decided that was yet another good reason to have my important conversations on my bearskin rug."

Mark, You have a very significant challenge ahead. I wish you good luck and hope your creative spirit continues. I assume the title "Final Chapter" means this story has ended. You have completed two major stories , Northern Exposure--over 398, 000 words and Gap Year--over 435,000 words. I and your many other readers greatly value what you write and are hoping to read more from you when you are able and motivated. I pray it does not take a great deal of time for you to extend the two story lines in ways you believe are interesting and important. I am very grateful for the opportunity to read your substantial, well thought out and well constructed stories. You are one of the best writers on this site.

I want to let you know that I remain very interested is reading your new chapters. You have written a fascinating story with great characters and a compelling story line. I want the platinum prince to succeed. I hope you are in good health and have the time and motivation to complete this story.

Final chapter--Wow--The Gap Year and all our speculation ends--You tied it up easily-All the key players are on the same page Curtis committed suicide and all agreed. Taylor and Big get $50 million each in a undefined scheme that looks like an insurance( hence untaxed) payout. No one wants the real srory and Buck family soap opera to become public. Will and Travis are even more insync. Zach expressed his love for Taylor and she was thrilled, They will be together soon and he will be enjoying Taylor using a strap on to please him. Taylor wants to see Travis and apologize for being such a bitch to him. Now what is next for Will? Will you show his continuing life in CA or his new life in Cambridge? This has been a fascinating, passion filled ride and Will has grown and learned about his friends and himself and found love. Zach is no longer central to his life and Travis is. He is ready to take on new challenges

The fleet is recovering. People are being helped and treated. Celebrations are being held. Good food is being eaten in the tradition of the military after a hard fought battle. I noted three powerful promises/implications. The fleet will not give up on seeking out the toasters and should have new capabilities.The discovered mineral will allow subspace communications and more when fully understood. Finally, the data dump about the attempted coup and expected and wanted fleet disaster should chill the leadership and give them a new purpose.

Just retribution --Dylan made Liam feel terrible as he laughed at him and rejected him.

Hurricane Arlene is really adding presure and confusion and pain. Driving in the heavy rain and wind Chase and Micco find Danny wet near Micco's house. Danny wants to talk. He gives his story about Sam's death. But Danny said he was high and influenced. Danny says Micco was to be the fall guy. Sam intened to free the animals so he could get the inheritance. Danny said Sam was late carrying out his plan and Danny went after hm. He thinks he saw someone kill Sam. Micco is confirmed not to be the killer. But the killer's identity is really not clear or believable. Someone, not Micco, killed Sam, according to Danny. He then sounds crazy and said the killer was a monster-a tall, hairy, animal with claws. What part of Danny's tale is real and what part is from his off blanced drug addled brain? Did the description of the killer give Micco any ideas? Is there a legend or even a similar costume in the refuge?

Colin is feeling better. He is not closing himself off and feeling sorry for himself. I think he has developed the right atitude.His sister in law and Auntie can useful connections to his family. I like his Auntie Anne who is very friendly and open with him. Who knows! His mother might make a visit eventually with encouragement from his Auntie. I think Jase's advice to ignore the blow up is sound.

Everything completely changed for the good for Ryan and Brian. Brian was so upset and what happened to Ryan. He began talking to him and they got very close and comfortable. He gave Ryan his unused skakeboard which broke the ice. Ryan tried to get Brian to not go to the rave with the bullies. Brain would not agree since he promised to go. As his dream related, the car did crash and all were killed. But Brian was not inside. He said to Ryan that when the people arrived the car smelled of booze and weed and he decided not to go. Ryan at first thought Brian was killed and was so upset until he learned that Brian refused to go at the last moment. Brian showed up at Ryan's house. When they met, Ryan was so very happy Brian was not killed. He proclaimed to his parents that Brian was his bf. The boys talked and Brian told him about his dreams and the warning from his late father. Since the warning and views came true, they believed the tale was true. They spent the rest of the day and slept overnight in Brian's house. His parents also approved of their close relationship. Things kept getting better and the boys enjoyed some easy sexual play in bed. Ryan became so happy and so improved in just a few days. Brian and he no longer faced the bullies. The boys are good for each other.

The stage is being set. The Sura clan is small and the chieftain encourages marriage to keep the clan strong. We learn about the Sura leadership clan dynamics and who and where the robbers live. A next ore shipment is expected. The Sura clan is worried it will suffer and be blamed. The ore could be used to forge coin whch is treason.. The robbers are greedy and want more profit from gaining the valuable black ore only the clan produces. They will not stop stealing the ore. They know another ore shipment will be sent, The robbers will attack the expected next shipmen eventhough they have met the goals of their masters. The robbers just needed six shipments of ore to meet their goal. The uses of the ore are not disclosed. Also, the persons really behind the ore theivery are not yet identified. The robber leader agrees to discard the distinctive stolen Sura ore carriages behind the Sura wearhouse. It might make it look like the Sura were involved and aiding the theft. Azula , the energetic, trusted young son of the clan chieftain, will lead the transport of the next ore shipment. He needs a good plan and a strong force to keep the ore safe.Marius, the cheiftain trusts Azula with this critical task. Alise, his sister , is slated to be the next cheiftain. They make a good pair.