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If only "rearranged"would make a difference.

Perfect @drsawzall. Though Dixie Mae isn't a looker, her ugly does reach in and permeates her bones.

What magnificent description @Summerabbacat. Bwahahaha

One genre I greatly enjoy @Wiyot is mysteries, so when writing Bertha's small parts before, I kept it vague, wanting her true character to come as a surprise. We've still much to learn about the lady. Thank you for following and reading. I promise there are more revelations to come about Bertha.

Keep:em coming, I'm making a list. 🤗

Thank you @VBlew, can't help but love them all. So much more to come too. I'm anxious to see the responses to the next couple of chapters, particularly Chapter 41. It takes a little bit of a departure from the norm on the ranch. Guess I'd say it's a glimpse of behind the scene.

Oh yes, Rosalind Russell another all time great! Hmmm, now thinking it's time to search out some of those magnificent old movies to binge watch after the move from.... Well, unpleasantness is done. Bring on the popcorn!

Bette Davis, one of my all-time favorite actors of the past @Summerabbacat. She truly was brilliant. As for every male I trust, our hunks at the ranch escaped her vamp intentions. As for Crawford, I'm so relieved Lassie didn't fall victim to her. Bertha had to survive so we could later see what she's really made of. The voices in my head are hinting that the chapter(s) revealing her and Reed's past will be enlightening on many levels. Fingers crossed!

Though unfortunate for most but entertaining to us, the explosion of tempers and scandalous truths led our characters back to the ranch. The thought just hit me. Shir asked Matt and Bass to pick up enough changes of clothes for Reed to last until he was ready to return to work. Anyone suspect his move to the ranch will be soon? Yes, @dboggs9700, the outcome for Bertha and Dixie Mae lies ahead, at least for the immediate future.

They're an amazing bunch on Two Spirits, and Shir certainly lives up to her Momma Bear nickname. It was interesting that she had Reed's gris-gris made and ready for him. My personal feeling @sandeman is she has a special gift enabling her to sense when another lost soul will find their way home.

Later, when they arrived at the ranch, Shir wanted more than anything to get CC back to the cabin but knew everyone would be anxious to see for themselves that both ladies had survived their ordeal and were in one piece. “Shir, please don’t worry about rushing back to the cabin; I really am feeling much better.” “Are you sure, babe? They’d all understand if we pulled up to the back door and let them take a peek before we beg off.” “To be honest, I need to see my family and spend t

Awe @sandeman, you've touched my heart. Thank you. You've no idea how much I needed that smile! I hope everyone enjoys the next couple of chapters. Readers will learn more before delving into some silliness on the ranch. Shhh, don't tell I said anything, though.

Excellent question @drsawzall. I have it on good authority that the chair has been given a place of honor in the shop, and a special pottery plaque stating Momma Bear's Chair is going to be hung over it. First, of course, the chair is to be cleaned by medical grade industrial strength cleaner and sanitizer.

Talk about an annoying haunting @Wiyot.

Witnessing Reed's reaction in the aftermath should be interesting, @Charles26. I imagined much of what comes out of Dixie Mae's mouth is unintelligible @Summerabbacat. 😄 Fortunately, there were enough witnesses that it would be hard to imagine Shir suffering due to her heroic act. Plus, given the revelation of Dixie Mae's health status, I doubt any of her conquests will be running to her aid, especially given they'll be too busy at their own doctor's offices. Ah yes, more to come on Bertha. As for Sonnet and Willow, they'll be around, though I'm not certain yet how much. One of my personal favorite parts was Shir's efforts to protect Reed from taking in the full scene. I couldn't even imagine how he would have reacted. Thank you @dboggs9700, you know we couldn't possibly have harm come to CC or Shir, right? Besides, Momma Bear needed to save the day. As for Reed's mother, I shuddered typing that; I've a feeling he'll be okay. It might have been a bit too much for him if he noticed who was laying injured at the scene. In my personal experience, it seems those evil spirits never die young, @Summerabbacat.

Those two incredible women are quite remarkable. I suddenly wonder how many have met a Dixie Mae. Only a few I hope. LOL Poor Dixie May does appear rather unpopular. Maybe she'll fair better in the psych hospital. Nah, doubtful.

Continued... The customers scattered, some diving under tables and others running behind the two employees into the store’s back room for shelter. Suddenly, a loud bellowing yell tore through the shop, followed by the deafening crash of a stack of dishes. One of the customers screamed, “LOOK OUT!!!” ---------- Dixie Mae had managed to grab something off the floor, but no one could see what it was. Seconds later, a huge, unglazed pottery bowl flew past the head of one of the custom

Yes @drsawzall! Characters can really reveal all kinds of surprises.

Y'all should know new marketing theme songs for Maytag and Hoover have been running through my head along with a few other unfortunate sounds. Laugh if you'd like but I'm saying it's not pretty.

Thank you @Doha. It took a bit to get there but I wanted to tie Kidd's recovery in with the conversation. I'm so happy the developing bond came through. As for Jaciah and Kahlid, they're still a bit of a mystery to me. I'm listening close though waiting for more reveals. They impress me as remarkable human beings.

Absolutely. You know Shelby Laundromat banned her due to the fumes emitted from her wash.

ACME heavy duty industrial-strength slime and scum remover for the discerning Salope, following good Christian values. Guaranteed to remove the crunch.

That part of him is so precious. As for the zealots, we're in complete agreement. They're perves in hiding making excuses for their vile, disgusting behavior.

Crunch-crunch 🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢

Eeewww the first word that came to mind was crusty.