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Given it was said in this chapter that Will was surprised at the attack and holding US Navy sailors You may want to take this passage connected texts from the previous chapter. It was said earlier Andrew messaged Will by encrypted text CONSTITUTION SUNK AFTER FIRING ON US. 85 SURVIVORS IN OUR BRIG/HOSPITAL. GETTYSBURG INBOUND WITH AEGIS LOCK. CABOT STRAIT IS A WARZONE. SEND THE LAWYERS. AND EVERY SHIP YOU HAVE.

The tour of towns and villages is going forward with no real concerns. The real problem was expected to be visiting Fenn's town and seeing his parents When a guard at Fenn's hometown heard he was present, he told them his father had been singing his praises after the victory against the enemy. Ain was incensed at the hypocrisy. Fenn left and Ain traveled to the house the guard said belonged to Fenn's parents. It was the largest house in town, Once inside, Ain saw Fenn who knew a shortcut took the offense and told he father off for kicking out Fenn. His father got mad and told Ain he could not interfere in his family business, Ain already very mad at the guy, punched him in the face and knocked him back to the ground, Seeing a white, fluffy cat that had to be Fenn's childhood cat that he loved. Ain decided to take the cat from his parents for Fenn. Once outside, Fen saw his cat and initially was concerned, but came to want his cat without a doubt. He was overjoyed and kissed Ain and then they kissed each other repeatedly and happily The tour has not drawn and assassins nor has Fenn been training. He does need to prepare for the upcoming main battle.

The three finally got together after being hurt and taken apart. They gathered in a small cave and lit a fire to keep warm overnight They talked about what just happened. Jack told of a horned witch who he thought told lies to tear them apart. Jack did not think the witch was very powerful since actually she it did not kill him. He was given a vision by her that he did not matter to Theodore. He was too weak to help. Theodore disputed what the witch said about Jack. “You are not useless at all,” he said. “You are important to me.” Jack is worried that pack's curse lives on in Theodore. Their journey continues. They are more united and realize they need to stay together to hold off the evil that awaits them.

As the chapter ended, it is not certain that the Halifax will make to its harbor and safety. It is being panted with fire control radar by the US. If the Americans acted too hastily without input from Andrew Carter like the cowboy captain of the Constitution acted, it might fire a missile in anger. I do not think the US will act in a hasty manner. The guided missile cruiser could wipe the Halifax with just one of its missiles. I am sure the US would not want to kill its own sailors on the Halifax now that it knows they have been rescued and on board. Andrew Carter has sent the evidence to show it was attacked first and fired upon first. “HMCS Halifax to USS Gettysburg. We have just concluded SAR operations following an unprovoked attack and collision with USS Constitution. We have 85 US Navy survivors aboard, including wounded. We are not hostile. We are requesting medical assistance and a safe corridor to St. John’s Harbour. We are transmitting our Rules of Engagement log, radar data, and gun camera footage on secure datalink. You will see that Constitution fired first.” Andrew sent a brief note to Will. He knows the US ship attacked first and that the fight was unprovoked. He will be worried to find out what happens next since Andrew said a US warship had a weapons lock on his ship. Let us hope cooler heads prevail and the war is not expanded

Let us see if the US Navy does an honest after-action report/evaluation of the incident. It will have the radio communications showing the captain was aggressive, rammed the ship, demanded it surrender and told it to prepare to be boarded and fired first. Andrew only fired in response to save his ship. It was unfortunate for the US that the Littoral combat was lightweight and not able to take punishment. Only a fool would ram a much heavier, larger ship and fired first. The US Admiral should understand this situation. He is a pro and not a Trump fan. I imagine the hot dog, injured captain who is not able to speak and make incendiary claims about being attacked will help keep the temperature lowered

Yes, they likely can use Starlink. Yani has to know about it. Musk wanted it used everywhere to build its brand and attract a larger market. Yani's people can seed social media with their messages , combat radio traffic between the ships and vid/pics. Once these messages get on the net they can be copied and live forever. The US will be seen as the attacker and the Canadians eventually humanitarian. Russia was using Starlink to fight in the Ukraine for field communications and aiding targeting their aircraft, missiles and drones. It was vital and extensively used and needed. Musk just within the last few days cut off Russian access and cries for help from Russian forces in the Ukraine have reached the media

A Tarquin melt down after the facts are presented will show his true sentiments in front of the 400 worthies and will seriously hurt his reputation and future and tie him to crimes he committed. This Tarquin melt down would be so ironic since Tarquin is hoping to over stress Orel into have a public melt down to make his case for his Orel conservatorship.

Travis expresses worry that Wil's medical immunity could make him irrelevant and he will consider others more favorably Will told him succinctly why he was mistaken....“Travis, I already have freedom to have sex with pretty much anyone I want, except Preston. Don’t you get it? Sex is just fun. It means nothing to me emotionally, because you are my soul mate.” Travis was comforted. Now we will see how Kendo tests their relationship with Travis being sought be another guy.

Life has gotten more complicated and yet hope is around the corner. The enemy wants to capture Charles Johnson IV and attacked a group of ships. He was not in the expected ship. William Taylor captained a special ship that was transporting Charles to the planet where his father was governor, William activated his jump pods to flee the attack and took them to a far distant place, Unfortunately, they had bad luck and a battlecruiser was in this area and disabled William's ship and has taken them into its bay for later interrogation. He told Charles to say he was his second--for jump purposes-- and was his lover since a second was always the pilot's lover. It is very rare to find a jump pilot and the enemy will be surprised The battlecruiser apparently does not have a jump capable pilot. In the bay, William talked to the ships dormant AI which has not had anyone to talk to him for a long time. Will began to develop friendly relations with it. William must be seeking to hide Charle's identity and find a way to escape with the AI's help. Good Luck! What a intriguing situation. I regret you are not going to build upon it.

And we are told --tomorrow--"the tower will fall" The groundwork was laid perfectly--Orel met with Will Cater and told him about the abuse and manipulation by Tarquin. Will knew that story too well Will spoke clearly to Orel...."But survivors aren't shadows. We are the ones who actually know what the light is worth. I didn't get to this office by forgetting where I came from. I got here to make sure men like Tarquin Merrick never hold the leash again.” And Orel told him about the faked document and the plan to reveal it. Meanwhile Lisa Sternosti was given copies to read. She is going to brief Will as he reenters the room Will, Andrew and the protective consortium are looking forward to the take down. Some are ready to be more protective if Tarquin overreacts. Might he have a public breakdown like Jack Nicholson did in the courtroom in a Few Good Men?

What a mess--The littoral combat ship is a lightweight piece of crap and it is held in low regard by the US Navy. No sane senior Navy officer would try to take on that more powerful Canadian ship. When the US Admiral reviews the data and radio logs, he will see the US side had a real cowboy who made errors and was sadly arrogant. The US ship was outmatched and the US Captain was at fault. Andrew was a humanitarian and took the survivors on board to save them and give them medical care. If they make it to Newfoundland, they will be treated as POW's. It is up in the air now whether other US ships responding to the battle will reach the Halifax in time and request its sailors be returned. We will find out in next chapter. The presence of US sailors on board should stop any firing on Carter's ship. Andrew must be thinking of how to explain what happened to a wider world. He needs to get with his team when he returns. Statements need to be taken from the US sailors about what happened ASAP. The hot dog, pro-Trump ship captain is too injured to drive and bias the narrative his way. You showed Trump to be living in an excited dream world. He is not President. He cannot order air strikes. Miller knew how to play him. Will the plan to isolate and starve out Canada succeed? Will it be officially ordered? NATO allies can send needed material is the situation requires it. Biden would have to agree to any blockade the Navy would enforce, I bet he will listen to the US Navy to find out what happened. He will want to make a public statement. If he finds the US was at fault, he may want to make up a face saving story and talk about a collision due to weather problems and not enforce a blockade. He could show he is not like the warlike Trump. The US Navy in any even might not be told officially to enforce a blockade that involves NATO allies. As been suggested Yani is a powerhouse. Friends of Trump in the NSA can cause problems, but they cannot turn around the whole agency to destroy Newfoundland Will needs to respond. He can show regret for the weather caused collision and express thanks the US sailors were rescued and been given care. He will hope peace will remain.

The scenes on the set were compelling. Travis lost his virginity to his female star. His acting father and nemesis brought out his hatred for his real dad. The director was proud of Travis but his role playing father complained as he left, He continues to hurt Travis. Will told Travis it would only bother him if he let it. Will established dominance of the production by telling everyone could hear him talking to the tough showrunner that his father owns the production company, Will is going to keep visiting the set At the end Will saw Kendo come and knew he will try to seduce Travis. Hey, it really is a soap opera

The Herald wants Fenn to go on a goodwill/PR tour across his country, Ain agreed to go with him. Ain will introduce Fenn to his 5 parents when they get to his hometown. Ann wants to meets the parents who threw Fenn out. He promised not to permanently hurt them. I can see some problems. Fenn needs to train not travel. Will he and Ain be easier targets for assassins? Will this tour help change deep seated prejudices?

Jody was terribly surprised, He and three Navy friends end up in a gay bar in DC. Brandon get close to him and asks him if he can kiss him. Jody says yes. They get back the hotel room and the 4 pair up. Jody gives Brandon a hot blow job and the Brandon fucks Jody. All four have exciting , passionate sex, They need to talk and clear the air the next morning. I bet they are all very pleased. They should want to repeat what just happened

This as you will find out is a love story and a mystery. Lyn, Alexander and Brad attend college together. They become good friends and face emotional, romantic and personal challenges that test them and potentially strain their relationships. They are held back by misconceptions, poor communication, family background issues and sometimes pride. Slowly the issues and reasons for potential conflict and possible solutions are revealed. You will find flashback chapters are used to better illuminate the present. Expect to be kept guessing and do not close out what might happen to these three friends are they move through college and life afterwards You will find out the three have lots of ups and downs. I expect to will really enjoy this story, if you read it to the end.

Bravo! You squared the circle and brought them together after all that has happened. Lyn, Alexander, Brad and Bella are good friends after 10 years, Alexander operated on Brad's heart and saved his life. Lyn and Alexander are still deeply in love. The are going to adopt a daughter and are very happy

Ned and Peter are on their way to Newfoundland. I am worried about West. If he is staying in Merrickville, will he be sought out and killed by the US Army?

Tarquin , I bet, will not take the exposure of his crimes and misdeeds and certain rejection of his expected role in the national government well. He will be fully shamed before the town and political leaders. He might lash out and seek revenge. Andrew's skills might be needed if Tarquin seeks to hurt/kill Orel, Oliver and or Finn. Will started out serving his party as the minister of heritage affairs. He will be incensed when he learns Tarquin stole heritage funds for his own use.

Hunter once again is conflicted with boy problems and in more danger than he appreciates He broke up with Yeison and spent the weekend with Miguel. He has become very v close to him, Real sex might happen soon, Miguel is not pressuring him and wants to go at his pace. Miguel told him he prefers to bottom. Back at school Zach tells him Miguel and Yeison were dating before Hunter arrived. Neither told him and Hunter was upset. He texted them before he went to bed and asked each if they hooked up before, It seems there is more fighting outside the city. I was shocked to learn Hunter was given a GPS tracker and panic button to press if he got into serious trouble Whoa--This is crazy insane. Hunter is asked to get near a boy whose father may be in the drug business and told to be careful and not assume everything is real. Hunter likes Miguel a lot and at 16 it is nearly impossible to be calibrating his feelings. He is ready to fall for Miguel and then he might hurt him and cheat like his normal pattern or get him arrested in a drug investigation

Oliver felt guilty about his role and not protecting Orel. Orel forgave him. He was his brother and a safe thing. Oliver is now supporting him and Finn. But, Orel feels Oliver let him down on one matter. “I am finding I have elevated frustrations with you over this. I have wasted many hours on a Sausage delivery protocol that I squarely attribute to your inadequate lessons on the subject of human sexuality. In a colloquial terminology, ‘you owe me. " So, Oliver gave Orel a short sex talk and made sure to cover douching which Orel mentioned.

You made an ominous statement about the next chapter...."Admiral Carter is forced into battle." I hope the battle was initiated by a rogue American Naval officer and not Andrew Carter. The US Admiral told Andrew he can hold the line and not begin serious combat if Andrew can also not attack US ships. Can Will reach the US Admiral in time and explain what happen and defuse the situation? We will see what happens

The Fairy Tale gambit succeeded. Tommy and Jacob stood at the Disney balcony caring for each other and won the crowd and the Internet. Will was proud of how they acted under pressure. The reactions were outstanding, very positive and narrative reframing. The campaign has renewed positive energy. Will wants to be interviewed by a helpful TV personality to continue the momentum. His key staff will be keeping and eye on Trump's negative offensive after the Disney offense We learned Peter and Ned are traveling hidden away to Newfoundland and safety. Hopefuly, they will make it.

I am hoping to see Marina losing her fight against Liam and really suffering.

The Bulwark and Herald met with Ain and Fenn. They do not know what to make of Yarima. They have information that the enemy is massing at the boarder preparing for an attack, The leaders think they will attack before Fenn can be better trained and more powerful and can be killed. The Bulwark and the Herald want Fenn to concentrate on his training. He will do so. But, Fenn is greatly worried that the citizens fear him and by him being near Ain,then Ain will lose respect. Ain tells Fenn. "I'm actually very disappointed in our people. You would think saving my life, twice, would be enough to prove you're a good guy. But no." Ain will continue to support Fenn and build up his self-concept and become closer to him.

There is so much in this chapter. The episodes are fascinating but there are gaps and loose ends Marina ties her last legal action meant to enforce her contract, control his life and scare others away from.His lawyers are on it. She wants an NDA so his sex life is not public. He wants to testify and I am sure will be honest and make Marina's efforts futile Hudson has kept his behind the scenes role at the same restaurant. He stays late and offers to help Gabriel, the manager out. He has payroll and bills and unresolved accounting issues. Hudson looks over Gabriel's items, organizes them and gives him a script to follow to get what he wants from his suppliers. Gabriel is impressed and has noticed that Hudson is cool under pressure and can calm upset staff. He tells Hudson he wants him to help manage the restaurant which surprises Hudson and he accepts and names his new salary One thing you can say about Liam and Hudson is that they fully and robustly enjoy sex and creatively and passionately please each other. The have wonderful routines and activities, I am very glad to learn that their sex life is ongoing and rewarding. All the pressures that they faced have not split them apart and burn out their romantic feelings and actions. Comments during the interview hint the Liam has not lost Hudson He gave up his old life..."The interviewer's expression flickered, as if recognizing the hidden cruelty beneath the headline. "So when you say you lost everything," the interviewer said, "you mean you lost…?" "Who I used to be," Liam replied. "Whatever that was." More to follow....