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  1. Mark Arbour

    Chapter 45

    I really enjoyed writing Darius' lines in that chapter. I could just feel his frustration with his father and Will, that they would be bitchy and put a damper on things.
  2. Mark Arbour

    Chapter 45

    You know, I think if you're waiting for a JJ explosion, you're going to be disappointed. He's not like that. He's bitchy, he's snarky, and he can certainly hold his own when he has to, but he's not into big explosions, unlike his brother.
  3. Mark Arbour

    Chapter 45

    Thanks. I think that every once in a while, you have to have closure. :-)
  4. I really don't think that's an option. At this point, Nelson is infatuated with her, and like a love-sick high school boy. He's only listening to his heart, and, uh, another part of his body.
  5. Mark Arbour

    Chapter 45

    You're the first one. The others are all too stoned. "Nark?" A Freudian slip?
  6. Mark Arbour

    Chapter 45

    December 24, 2002 San Francisco, CA Brad “Are you sure about this?” Marc asked me nervously. “I’m sure,” I said dismissively. “We’ll make it to LA in time to spend the evening with the family, but we’ll miss the thing at the Mission.” “It sounded like that was kind of important,” he said nervously. “Look, I’ve spent a lot of time and money supporting that place,” I explained. “I still do. But my presence at
  7. Mark Arbour

    Chapter 44

    You make some very good points. Brad has some character flaws. In addition to being a control freak, he has a tendency to let his romantic life dominate everything. (think back to Millennium, and how he re-absorbed himself in Robbie) Most of the family members are pretty indulgent when he does this, but Will is less forgiving because he needs that connection with Brad more than Darius, Matt, or JJ.
  8. Mark Arbour

    Chapter 28

    December, 1799 Palermo, Sicily Granger had little enough time to contemplate what this new young midshipman would do to morale aboard his ship, as the Elgins arrived. Granger watched, amused, as Lady Elgin was introduced to Lady Hamilton. Lady Hamilton was her normal, effusively polite self, while Lady Elgin behaved in character as well; showing herself to be the shrew Granger had come to know. “We had best be off if we are to be on time,” Sir William announce
  9. Mark Arbour

    Chapter 44

    Great review, but you raised an issue that intrigues me...I wonder if it is just this generation who likes the "Shiny and New"? I think we all do, although not everyone keeps up with the styles. ;-) I can't see JJ beating Mary Ellen, because while he's bitchy, she's vicious.
  10. Mark Arbour

    Chapter 44

    You are as predictable as Will! SMILE. Thanks for the review!
  11. Mark Arbour

    Chapter 44

    It's really difficult to figure out what Susannah's purpose and motives may be. Right now, the field is wide open.
  12. Mark Arbour

    Chapter 44

    LMAO. So true!
  13. Mark Arbour

    Chapter 44

    Great review, and I'm so glad you raised the issue of Brad's reference to JP and Isidore. I experimented with that a little bit, and found that when Brad referred to JP as "Dad" it could be a bit confusing, especially when we consider that his relationship with Stef is probably even tighter than his relationship with JP. So Brad is humoring the author to avoid confusion, not showing a general lack of affinity. :-)
  14. Mark Arbour

    Chapter 44

    I'm so glad this chapter complimented cookies so well!
  15. Mark Arbour

    Chapter 44

    Great review Rachel! I think Will was thinking that if there wasn't some dramatic event, that it would be difficult to bring Kevin back into the fold. He's relying on the shock factor to help lube the moment, and Will knows all about lube. ;-)
  16. I actually have a chapter of Valiant ready to go...or I did. I need to make a few changes. So hang in there.
  17. Mark Arbour

    Chapter 44

    Thanks Kevin! I think that Wally and Clara are going to tread very carefully, regardless of what they really think. Things are going well with Zach, and the last thing they need it to spark a conflict with him over Will.
  18. Mark Arbour

    Chapter 44

    Jason, Astute observations as always. I think that Zach and Will are both enjoying their relationship and not thinking about the consequences, as you've laid out. They're both very organized, future-oriented people, so the fact that they haven't worked this out suggests the train wreck you prescribe may very well happen. Someday. Maybe.
  19. Mark Arbour

    Chapter 44

    What's really funny is that all of Wade/Brad/Stef's whining at Will about grey areas hasn't really changed him at all. He really see's things clearly (in his own mind). I'm not sure that's a bad thing.
  20. Mark Arbour

    Chapter 44

    There are others who don't share your feeling (SMILE). Thanks!
  21. Mark Arbour

    Chapter 44

    Thanks! I actually had a chapter of Valiant ready to go, but then decided I needed to make some changes. It's in the works.
  22. Mark Arbour

    Chapter 44

    Thank you! I think that the immaturity:maturity tug of war we see in Will has defined his adolescence. Two steps forward and one step back.
  23. Mark Arbour

    Chapter 44

    He doesn't appreciate the old world Europe. He loves the chic and trendy new one.
  24. Mark Arbour

    Chapter 44

    December 22, 2002 Escorial Brad Marc and I walked up to the dining room, to what would undoubtedly be a well-attended meal, and probably an important one. This was the first time I could remember that we were this close to Christmas and our plans for that holiday weren’t finalized, at least in my mind. I knew that Will had been working to make this a really special holiday for Zach and his family, and they’d been here and seemed pretty euphoric, but I had my own plan
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