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I am thinking that the shoe has to drop on Curtis--he may want more retribution and need to be put down by Jake and/or Brad --and Travis gets his financial house in order and starts his business/career plans with Stef and Will's help and then our esteemed author decides to move ahead incrementally or take a several month or few years jump in time. But, what do I know ? It is just fun to speculate and then see what materializes.

Damn--fisting. I can see Curtis practicing it as a means of domination of females such as Taylor--but--Really is this something Big or Travis or Miranda likes? There has been no mention of Travis liking to fist or be fisted

The chapter ends--- “I got this,” Travis said, then grinned at Big. “I have more millions than you do.” “For right now,” Big said, cracking us up. With Travis being the investor and owner of any resulting Buck Company and lands, he should make the most money from any mining efforts. Depending on his compensation package, Big --his brother--could earn a great salary and a bonus for exempary results. Will Big ask for and be given a percentage ownership in the company to reallymotivate him?

Travis, Big , Will and Darius met and went to lunch after some drinks and some weed. They were relaxed. The air was cleared and positions made known. Eventually, Travis and Big can see a way to cooperate. Parts of the Buck family did not earn any more respect. Travis stated he cannot forgive Taylor and will not help her. Big was more supportive of her. Miranda Buck, as it turns out, is more of a slut and addicted to sex then they knew. She hit on Big's male friends and had sex with Darius who already enjoyed older women. Darius seemed ashamed and said he only did it once with Miranda .He had sex with Belona, the fashion prima dona, more than once. Big did not truly realize Curtis Buck tried to have Travis killed in Europe and at Escorial. When the facts were told fully, he was surprised. Big indicated felt lost since he expected to run the Buck Company.His future was uncertain. He was not also pleased with his dad's plan or priorities for the company. Farming did not interest him. He was educated to be a geologist; He saw a great future in mining on Buck lands for rare earth minerals and a rare , very valuable gemstone,benitoite. Travis seemed interested and indicated he and Big might work together on this. Travis suggested he might buy back some of the Buck Company with his trust funds. Big did not know this was possible. He must be hopeful and not so lost. In an earlier chapter, Travis only expressed interest in retaining two special properties owned by the company. Stef's firm is conducting a review of the Buck Company his firm bought and is to report soon. Ttravis will have a better picture in the near future on what his financial opportunities are and lots of good advice. BTW, any mining efforts will face tough federal and state environmental reviews.

What a beautiful Christmas story ! Lives were made better with a true miracle. Tom's late grandmother talked to him and the homeless Michael and brought them together. “Thank you, Grandma, for being God’s messenger. Without you, Michael would have died, and I would never have known him."

Damn--it keeps getting stranger and stranger--Darius had sex with Miranda Buck at a fashion show event. She clearly likes young men. Big thought she made plays for his friends but did not know if she was successful.

I am continually struck by how wholesome and loving this family is and how the members accept growth and open up to new people.Lives improve. Stacy brings them togther easily. Her food is delightful. I want to eat her tomato basil soup. Max runs a business with workers he picked who have good hearts and are willing to help out someone in need. Repairing and repainting Harry's house was wonderful and done at the workers on initiative. It was true philanthropy. It is nice to see Charlie has found a good friend, Brad. After a joke by Michael was missunderstood and conflict happened until things were worked out, they both finally became closer. Michael showed he supports their relationship. The day eneded with no conflict and everyone feeling better. Heck , it is good to learn that the guys terrorizing Harry may be put away for a long time and not likely to bother him and the neighbors anymore.

Tnteresting turn of events--Deirdre may be leaving with Jasper and passing off Toby. She continues to be very self-centered. She is helping Toby stand away and become more independent, I hope. It is surprising that Brian and Gordon are having Russ over. They are making a stronger connection with him. Russ is getting the family he is seeking in parcels of fun time. I do not know what to make of learning that Brian's first school sex partner lives nearby, They separated on bad terms and he denied he was gay. Any meeting now would be potentially an odd one unless the old mate has changed. For now, Brian and Gordon will not seek him out. Brian and Gordon are acting in healthy , loving ways and taking charge of their lives.

Amand attracts and retains friends and family members. He is so generous, He and Colin are taking care of Pierre and his three old artist friends. Their lives are improved and entiched by knowing Armand.Armand and Colin are planing and taking actions for what they think is their last trip to Paris. This was a rewarding and lovely chapter. You want to be a friend of Armand and Colin.Thank you

Well--the heat has been turned on Jackies was told by Otis that Hudson is his boyfriend. Jackie left quickly. He should be very mad and will be planing his revenge. So far, Hudson does not know what Otis has revealed. He needs to be aware. But for now Otis and Hudson are kissing and being romantic. Trouble lies ahead and both boys are oblivious to it.

Luck helped Asa escape. A freak storm upset the electrical system. He found out Huntington created horrible monsters to fight and thinks wolf shifters will not/cannotstop them. Asa proposes to go back and capture a monster. He thinks Huntington is not expecting this option. Caleb wants to go with him. It is very risky. What will they do, if they bring one to Montana? Are they ready to study and find vulnerabilities and contain one ? It could provoke Huntington to attack them right away with his monsters.They need to expect an attack soon.

Here is an example of Kyle's powerful action description abilities I have praised---You can feel the intensity "Adga swung the bowman again. The helpless figure knocked the fat woman back into the cart. She swung again. Wood shattered. Again. The spokes of the wheel broke. The whole cart leaned toward her. The woman was in it, shoulder and good arm raised to protect her face. The armored figure slammed into the cart again. Bits of wood flew off it. A few pots broke. Items started to fall into the street. It took six more smashes before Adga could hear anything. By this time the whole cart was in ruins, goods flew upward along with blood from both the bowman and woman. Four more. The gauntlets of the bowman were gone, mangled fingers bled badly, and sent droplets in a wide arc with each swing." Agda earned the praise of Lord Kandahar---She is fierce fighter "Saban’s hand went from the top of his head all the way down to the end of his long beard. “No… no apology, Patrol Leader… none needed… Um… full bounty and spoils are yours. I’ll pass on taking anything… including what is left of the cart… Just do me and all of Scorpion Falls a favor and let us know if we are doing something to make you angry. I am not sure our people, nor streets and buildings, can take too much more of what we just witnessed.”

Both Owain and Colin have come out better and happier after being tested. Owain stood up to the unexpected bullying of Miles and Colin once again asserted his independence from his hateful family. Colin and Owain said they were boyfriends and now shared sexual activities equally, Colin told he co-workers and mates he was gay and it was a minor news item and did not burn any bridges. I think they both are feeling very good about each other and are planning a warm, long tern relationship. Owain and Colin are going to attend his supportive, open church.

Oh Yes, they are ripe to interact Xavier will want to get to the city of Lucas the Lost in the desert realm after he leaves Silverton to get that amazingly powerful device. He has to go through Scorpion Falls. Lord Kandahar has given Adga and her patrol a task after the sand is cleared. Adga will guard several caravans to and from Scorpion Falls after the Red Death Sand Storms and might just meet Xavier as his caravan travels through Scorpion Falls. I wonder what Adga will think when she meets a large female Orakin and Sir Sythral Shunral?

Oh no--Grandmere's resting place was being very neglected and ignored by the new young priest. Colin and Armand arrived in time to save the place and give the old caretaker priest solace and allowed him to die in peace. GG took on the new priest and tormented him and scared him. GG helped restore the flowers and grass to a better situation.Armand and Colin are very relieved They are ready to focus on helping Pierre and learn more about his female friend.

Enjoyed the movies connected to the song, I marveled at how automatically Stacy and Michael responded to the two young thugs armed with a knife and baseball bat. They quickly took them down. Harry and the neighborhood will be safe with the criminals in jail. Visiting Harry in the hospital must have given him great confidence knowing his home was secure and would be repaired and that Missy was being given a temp good home. I can see his new friends will have good reasons to stay connected to Harry. Charlie would love to help restore his car. BTW, Michael is fitting in well with the group. I hope he is willing to go to college while he can.

Jackson is a good person who is giving Luke all the space he needs. Luke cannot commit fully to him and waffles. They may have the week to find their mutual path, unless Luke flees.

Adga and crew fought theives and shady characters now inside the city. She showed how powerful she was and why it is not wise to get her mad. Lord Kandahar saddled her with two more nobles on their rites passage. It is unknown if they will survive. They are clueless. Her patrol drives down secret passages to capture criminals in their underground den. It is dangerous. The red tendrils are approaching fast. They could be traped in an areas they did not anticpate. Thank you for the descriptions of the fighting which are colorful and painful and fascinating.

You tied up all the lose ends. It is a happily ever after story. The Franklins are finished. Vincent and O'Brien will eventually open up an detective agency. Claude came out and was accepted. Claude and James will room together at Berkeley. Everyone is happy. Thanks for an interesting story.

Russ Kahn is a larger than life figure. His influence and desire to gain his favor led the wetlands center to ask Toby to make a presentation, Next, Russ meets with Gordon's parents and buys all Drew's big pictures and some bowls made by Evie. He says he really likes them and did not know Drew was Gordon's father. Russ then stays for a basic lunch and regales them of his trip to Italy. He is very charming and not overbearing like some rich people. He also learns of Gordon and Brian's nude photo project.Will he want one done for himself? So far Russ is acting very friendly and interested and supportive of all of them. He may be just lonely and seeking friendship. I hope he doesn't become "the man who came to dinner"and becomes too involved and suffocating in their lives. We will see.

Success--James and Winston finally found the right cave and saw the distinctive markings. James told Winston--they want to meet him too--The ancients have a presence and are talking through James. This could be a very significent discovery! Hopefully, Dr Wagner is not following them. He is unhinged. He could hurt them and want to get the find recognition only for himself. Whatever is discovered might be worthy of revealing at the upcoming major event hosted by their parents.

Good for Colin. He stood up to his brother and mum and came out to them. They were shocked, He left his mum's with his gear. I imagine it will be a while before he returns and his mum will have to ask, He stopped to eat and feels much better after a good meal. He called Owain who suggested he think of this as a good step and one less worry. No what to do about his crew? He is going to think on it. Colin is becoming a better,healthier man who lives honestly.

The hammer is dropped and Micco is arrested. Calhoun seems to find evidence that is material. Micco is oblivious, It appears he is being set up and is on track to be taken to trial. The intervening event might be hurricane Arlene--the little bitch. Maybe, it could break up the jail and free Micco to run the the refugr to save the animals. In a better world, the hurricane could also destroy the evidence gathered from Micco.

Private Tim I hope the outrageous Zach prediction is not even close to being true. But, I can see Curtis hire a sniper to kill Travis and Will while they on the beach during surfing.

Ok--Christian is a bastard who tried to steal Pierre's inheritance from his grandfather. Piere;s co-workers worked with Christian to get the cottage and find the very valuable royal gold coins left by the grandfather. Apparaently, Christian is not a good businessman and needs the moeny from the sale of the coins. Colin will find out what the two thieves have to say and it might turn out that Christian is in legal trouble and wll not want to return to the US. Pierre and Armand will be flying to Paris. I bet they can get a real price for the coins . Armand might contront Christian and insure he leaves Pierre alone since his inheritance is safe and away from his capture. Thanks for answering some important questions and showing a way to keep Pierre safe.