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That was truly hilarious. Interesting conversation all the way aroud, but wish we had more interaction with the furniture. Too Funny...

Doesn't appear that this Princess was kidnapped, sounds more like she might have been trying to make a deal or work a deal with the dragon, and she certainly doesn't seem very worried, but annoyed.

I think after this many years, I would have just bribed one of the Princesses to marry me and advised they could both take lovers and live happily ever after.

Mr. D now knows there is something, what it is he is not certain; but he believes, rightly or wrongly, that he knows who is behind it, but does he? Theron and Devin have come together, but to what end. Theron is still in control, but Luka is there. Will seeing the face, feeling the touch allow Devin to remember all, or will it be just a puzzle that needs to be worked out. And will feel what Luke felt, or will the hunger grow uncontrollable.

Half the battle with doing anything really well, is knowing how to do it and understanding all the factors that go into it. It doesn't mean being an expert in them all, but understanding how one facet flows into another.

OMG... I am never going to catch up on my reading...

Dealing with the death of a parent is hard at any age, but Levi is truly at one of the worst ages to go through it. He is aware of so much; but not really able to make any decisions, he is trapped to some extent by the crush of society, family, and the law. I am glad that Levi has really finally realized that Matt and his parent truly do care about him; do they know him, no, not yet, but just knowing about him has given them a reason to care as they are truly good people. I understand not having a cell phone up to a certain age, and I actually think kids get them way to young now days. Parents use them as a babysitter, instead of actually dealing with their own children. That said, Julie did not even have one? Was that a financial issue or one tied to her church, I do know there are churches here in the US that really push not using things like cell phones and computers, except in emergency or work situations.

August laid into Rob; did any of it get through, I sort of doubt it, but we will see. August should take his grandmother up on her offer, just to get away from his father and brother; of course, his father would try something to make him come back, don't want to lose his workhorse, plus don't want his in-laws to claim one of the kids. Fletcher came back looking for August, and now he asked August a question, but will he get an answer?

Sounds intriguing.

Lovely chapter, Neil came out to his mother, and she demanded marriage to a woman and children. Somehow, I just don't see that happening. Give Charlie some time, but he needs to be honest as well; whatever happened has already occurred and nothing to do about it but deal with the consequences. Lila seems to be aware of Margaret and her capacity to find and help deal with strays and waifs. While Charlie needs someone in his corner, I think some of the issues with him is he needs to make a decision about his life and what he wants to do with it. Lila is a true friend to Alex.

I need a shower. Excellent chapter, and so funny that Austin thinks he will be leaving...

As others mentioned, you do not want to be in a trailer when a super cell storm hits. Everyone did their part and they are as prepared as possible for what is coming, but even the best laid plans can have a twist or two. The pressure is building between Ash and Taggert, not in a bad way, but something has to give.

Grew up on a small ranch, so I have ridden since I was young, although have not been on a horse in many years now. While I think they are majestic creatures, would rather keep my feet on the ground now, bones break way to easily at my age. I have always wanted to go to the Calgary Stampede but have never been; so many men in Wranglers, must be heaven.

Assuming Calder is an Alpha from a neighboring pack? If Evelyn falls, does Xavier inherit the estate, and if he falls, who does then? Calder obviously has not done his homework; I have to wonder just how hurt he is; enough that someone might challenge him first?

Alright, that was just way to sad. A little confused, how these three connect.

Loved every delicious morsel of this chapter. Marie was perfection itself. Travis is a better actor than anyone realizes. Will is just a magnet. Perhaps Marie can convince Travis that Kendo is just plain weird, can't decide if he is really dangerous, thinking rabbit boiled in a pot, or just annoying, any movie with Pauly Shore.

I am so glad that Johnny finally got his break, let's just hope this is the first of many knew roles to come. Glad that we got to see Johnny with both Sam and Bruce and how he interacted with each. Johnny has found his voice, let's hope it is something that others want to hear as well.

I love those quiet moments when Alex and Neil are just talking and relating and seeing how they mesh together. Creative people can come up with the really strange reasons why they can't show something or share something, always found it odd. Glad Charlie is settling in, hope he stays a while, perhaps he just needs someone that isn't family to sort him out; you take things better sometimes from those that you are not related to than those that are closest to you.

Devin knew not to truly trust Mouse; but he could tell him bits of the past, clues that he could use to try and unlock what he does not realize is buried somewhere far away. Devin searched and by chance, because of a hazy memory; now has a name. He isn't even really sure what the name means or who it is, at least not for certain, but he knows that it is a crack in the blank wall; and it will help him tear it down. Luka has inherited it all; and yes, there really is something of Luka left; although I don't think their either Mr. D or Theron knows how much of Luka still exist. The tree, what it took inside and created a chamber for, exist and that love will either save or destroy all.

Yikes, Matt made a few slips, but he is at least trying. I think that Levi is too, but he has just lost so much, that I don't think he knows what to do, what to think, or how to act. I am glad that there will be more than a just a little for Levi to have after the house is sold and everything settled. It will give a start on whatever type of life he wants to work towards. So many religions use hate instead of love to guide their flocks; and overcoming that can be a tremendously hard thing to do. We just have to hope that all of these people can approach this with an open and loving heart.

I love a well done short story, you can get it all in a small package with some of the talented writers on this site.

Wonderful story, and Jerry handled himself better than I ever would have. Well written and such an interesting scenario.

Well, a real Renoir would be worth killing for, literally. Glad that Julius knew about the safe room. Jerry is going to need to get everyone back to their houses as soon as he can, and that will be like herding cats. Sounds like a very middle class neighborhood, hardly the place you would expect a safe room, or a Renoir.

WOW, excellent start to this story. My first thought was the same as @chris191070, who has Jerry pissed off to have three shooters breaking into this house to get him. Already grabbed me by the throat and I can't wait for the next chapter, wait, I won't have to, it has already posted. LOL

I am glad that Johnny made a trip back to the beach, to his place. You can't give up who you truly are to make it; if you do, what are you when you get there? A sobering chapter, let's see where it leads us to.