Paladin

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A delightfully light and amusing story. Thank you.

Swift action in arresting Azzopardi and Ryan and others in the Black Book. No mention yet of the Assistant Commissioner being arrested. Hope we hear soon. Rick and Adam and the boys are bonding. While the boys are testing limits, Rick and Adam are gently pulling them back into line. Looks like the four of them would make an excellent family unit when the case is settled. Tom and Beth are getting a clearer picture of the boys' backgrounds and the seriousness of what they are involved in. Looks like Adam's IT skills are going to be put to good use helping Rick with the murder case.

Thank you @RoyKing and Christmas greetings to you and all readers.

You seem to understand Madison very well @Davide

We're still building up to the real team building, which will involve the three of them doing those things to each other that will bond them together. A threesome facing and defeating all. 😉

I'm just pleased that the big red button didn't activate an ejector seat. It would be the worst way to break up with someone.

Steve is catastrophe smelling of vanilla and good intentions. What's not to love?

What can I say @Topher Lydon? I enjoy reading about Brian.

Precisely!

Christmas always leaves me happy and haggard.

I was thinking more the greenish yellow. 😉

His name also surfaced in relation to the Father Dave case mentioned in earlier comments.

I fear that when I was younger there were mornings when I looked luteous.

They certainly do. Fr Dave died in 2020, depriving a group of his victims from some compensation. He wasn't alone in that particular diocese. There was also a Fr John, currently in prison. @Summerabbacat I totally, totally agree with you.

I'm not sure when this story is set. From memory mandatory notification of child abuse (including sexual) by schools was implemented in NSW around 1988. For a decade after that there were exemptions for clergy working in schools so not all cases in private schools were reported. The current legislation makes everyone working in all schools mandatory notifiers. @Mark Ponyboy Peters I think I know that Father Dave.

Yes she is self centred, but will learning more about the charges change her attitude to Josh?

Maybe @CincyKris, but maybe not.

All very true @pvtguy

You're right @Summerabbacat about them turning on each other. Thick as thieves is a myth.

I gather @Summerabbacat that you don't warm to Madison. 😺 I doubt that you are alone.

You could be right @Mark Ponyboy Peters but you'll just have to wait to find out 😄

Madison will get the money in her trust fund. There's always a chance she'll just take the money and run (back to Ireland).

Thank you @Daddydavek for sharing this. I can understand that section can generate strong, very strong emotional responses like you experienced. I hope that this won't stop you reading the rest of the story. I would suggest skipping the flashback and start again after the next break (beginning After calling Daniel, Joshua called Cameron’s parents) From there the family embraces and supports Daniel.