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Really sweet chapter, but Ralph needs to make sure this is what he wants. Nolan seems like a nice bloke and doesn't deserve to be hurt if Ralph can't make a decision. Nolan honestly seems to be in a similar business situation to Ralph, just not quite as far along and in a different vein. Ralph and his group might be able to help them tremendously, just getting them in front of others to make them aware they are out there. The twins are a delight. And talk about out of the mouth of babes... You can't live your life for your parents, your siblings, friends, or even your partner; it has to be your life and what you make of it. Really well done.

Well written story that has characters that quickly grab a hold of you and never let go. The pacing and writing are excellent. The story is hard to read at times because of the subject matter, but in some ways that makes the writing that much better, you want to turn away but truly cannot. If you can be triggered with stories dealing with extreme child abuse this is not for you. The story deals with some extreme situations and how one person finds himself trying to help three children that he discovers he is related to that have suffered horrible abuse. It is how what occurs shapes each of their presents and futures and how that is dealt with. The story is truly worth reading, if you can get past some of the subject matter and how it is presented as very in your face. This is not done for salacious reasons but as a result of scenes in trials and police interviews. @Lee Wilson is a very talented writer, but if you have read his previous stories, you know that he pulls no punches.

Well, tied most of everything up and they lived happily ever after. LOL. I do think these two will always be tied to the sea in one form or another.

Appreciate that really every person that featured significantly in this story got a mention in the epilogue. It was tied up nicely. Kathy, Abel, and Eve all had karma come for them in one form or another. Hate that Greg's choice ended up turning out so badly. He did what at the time made the most sense. All the kids had good lives; Nick did seem to have the roughest going forward but appears to have with the help of counseling a good life. Well done...

Woo Hoo, I knew all the words, maybe the first time that ever happened. Almost hate to admit it because so many have turned on them, but I am still into all the variations from The Walking Dead universe. Only Murders in the Building is still holding my interest, although last season was a little up and down. Loved both seasons of Dark Winds, and season 3 is coming first part of 2025. Resident Alien has been up and down but enough up that it is still among those that I watch faithfully.

Alex and the others must be total idiots. With the increase in surveillance worldwide, you can't enter another country at the same time and it not be documented. Have to wonder if Alex and the others were involved in something else while they were in Mexico? Eric obviously truly cares about Logan, and while I think Logan cares about him as well, I do wonder about Logan confusing how he feels because Eric did save his life. A hell of a lot left to settle with only one chapter left?.!

Jake recognizes something in Danny, how closely he is right, he probably isn't sure of yet. Nate honestly did not mean anything by his comment, but you have to wonder how he would really react. I think he would be shocked at first, but unlike the other two, I think in the end, he would stand by Danny. Can't wait to see what happens next.

Well, if Kathy spends the rest of her life in that state, who will be responsible for her care? Could the state take the house or Abel's money to reimburse that cost? Abel has some money for the kid's education, that is good, I guess; but what the hell, why would he even ask to see the kids after all of this? Glad the kids had a semi normal Christmas, and Skylar seems to still be around. Steven has gotten better with his stuttering, but that may never fully go away, but we can hope. Hate that the kid's are having to relive all of this for the trial, but I guess if they want to get the guilty verdict, that is what it will take.

Well, sounds like Marc has gotten his ducks in a row, with a little help from the family. Not enough that anyone could call foul, but sometimes it is nice to be family. Marc showed why he should be more interested in these meetings by how he handled the situation with the idiot that thought because he was younger, that his input would not be concise, accurate, and to the point. Marc seems to have a few people that he truly relies on, glad to see that he has people he can truly trust.

I do worry a little about the meeting with the Baronets, not that I think any would immediately challenge Greg, but I would see trouble coming. Everyone needs to be out to do this type of renovation, no one should ever have to live through something like that. At least this group understands what they don't understand and are willing to seek help; that puts them up over a lot of people in their positions. Can't wait to see what happens next, hope the meeting with the Baronets doesn't turn into a free for all.

Well, if Alex did not file a missing person report on Eric, and he obviously did not, who did? His work, his family, a friend; Alex better have one hell of a story or the law is going to eat him alive. Failure to report someone missing that went off a boat in the middle of the ocean would be a major no no. Logan is obviously attracted to Eric, and Eric might well be attracted to Logan, but Logan saved his life and anything he is feeling right now would be all messed up with how he feels about the whole situation. They certainly do not need to do anything until they have all figured out how they feel about what has happened and what the ramifications of these events are. Amanda is awesome. She also appears to have excellent taste. Can't wait to see what happens next.

This was truly delicious. I hate to see it, but you sort of felt that the issue with the Manor and mothballing it was coming down the pike. At least the hang will be viewed and maybe this will be the start of something new for Vaughn. Of course, with Dante moving in, Vaughn may have all the new he can handle. I certainly hope that both Vaughn's mother and Dante's grandmother both come, would love to be there to see their faces during the preview. The visit with Heyward and Tim was interesting for as much of what wasn't said as what was. Amanda and Bill are just a delight as always. Martin and Bart are both reprobates, but lovable ones. I sense the end of this coming, and that makes me said, as I have come to view all of the characters in this story as almost amusing acquaintances that I will miss tremendously.

What a great start, can't wait to see where @Mark Ponyboy Peters takes this one. The description of the guy's sort of reminded me of the group from Stand By Me, just a few years older. And you have to wonder why the old fuddy duddy's think he is gay? What did he do to get that label after just a few days in town?

So glad that Jays had the good sense to know that he needed professional help. He does seem to realize that he has driven everyone to the breaking point with him. Sad that the two people that he seems to care about are Jacinta, although she has always cared about him and not just as her boss, and Dave. Love how Jays went after Jim, have to wonder what all the other executives and Rich had to think about all of this. Jim was never the same after his parents died, he went off the rails, of course, his sleeping with his niece was before that, but still it got worse when he lost both his parents. Does Rich realize that Jays his is brother, I seem to remember he was sleeping with his cousin as well, or did I dream that? I do hope that Jays decides to listen to Kris, of course, he may have to get on new medication to get to that point. Kris does care about him, and I do think Jays cares about Kris, but they may need a few days apart. Sebastian is such an ass. I am glad that Claire has made a decision, and I really believe that it is the only one that she could have made. Jack was an idiot, and there just is no coming back from this. Not sure that I see her and Luke being a long-term thing, but stranger things have happened in this saga. Claire makes sense for someone that Jays would turn to, she was really there for him after the incident in Oslo. And she is levelheaded enough to make the hard decisions that might have to be made over this situation. @Mark Arbour, yes, enjoy your time away, but be back refreshed and ready to continue this story as well as George Granger; maybe the sea will inspire you...

Honestly, probably not a good thing to piss Marc off, he can easily make sure you are not welcome on any of the stations that his family have sway over or with. Sounds like someone that thought he could have his cake and eat it too. Glad that Tom and Marc got back out, and Rachel seem like a nice addition. Jessica is interesting to me, she needs more story time. LOL.

Nice start to the second book, looks as if Marc has been busy. Nice to see that Janek and Hugo are giving it a go.

WOW, sounds like Logan and Eric both had some real winners in their life. How the hell is Alex going to explain that Logan just vanished, don't you think the others on the boat or in Logan's life are going to ask questions? Eric strikes me as the kind of man that is rather easy going until crossed and then he plays to win; of course, early yet so that opinion might change. Really interesting start to this story...

Really enjoyable first book in what I hope will be a long and fruitful series. The characters are what drew me into this story and what held onto me throughout. The story is interesting, sort of a western meets outer space feel, but it actually works better than you might think. I do think a some of the chapters need to be edited, not for content as much as for flow issues; and the author has a forum page, and somethings are discussed there that need to find a way into the story to help those readers that like reading the stories but will never take the time to visit the forum and get the information there. If you are a fan of this style of sci-fi, you will find this a truly enjoyable read. I feel the promise is strong with this story, that the subsequent ones will be even better.

A delightful chapter that tied a few things up and put a few more in motion for the second book. Really enjoy how well Marc seems to plan out everything, and he is much more observant than anyone his age has a right to be, no matter the training, there is just something truly special about him. Looking forward to the next book...

I am so glad that Steve is getting some speech therapy on top of the regular therapy. Stuttering can be brought on by trauma and he certainly had his share of that. Glad that Steve was comfortable talking to Nick about that, not everyone his age would have been, and to keep it level keel was well done. Then you find out they locked a five-year-old up in tool shed, probably in the heat or cold. Ugh, I swear just when you think you have heard it all. Honestly impressed the Lanny's parents, especially the mother came and apologized. Sounds like this group is finding a real support system, hope it serves them well.

Love this chapter, and love Morrie, everyone's favorite gay uncle... Great tie in to one of my favorite stories, that deserves a sequel or two or three. LOL Sometimes it is easier to be open with people that are relative strangers rather than those that are close or known to you. Plus, as he stated, Morrie was being open and just easy to slip into that mode.

Well, so Granger's sexual liaisons or at least the idea of those liaisons are going to cause problems that keep England and France at war, and such is the role of sex in history... I love it. Addington and Hawkesbury need Granger and Daventry more than the opposite, always better to be in that position. While Daventry will have to deal with the political, Granger will have to deal with the true power and will find himself to be tested like he has few times in his life. Cavendish is a true friend to Granger, and always will be but Granger has stood by him when others, even his own father did not. Great chapter can't wait to see what happens next.

So sad it is over; but I hope that we get to see some of what these guys are up to in the future, all of them. Oh My God, the first visit to a nude beach is always sort of anticlimactic. You think everyone is going to stop, stare, and point; but in reality, no one does. Well unless you are really special. LOL So enjoyed this story and as I said hope to see more of them all in the future. You know the next even year or two will bring tremendous changes, the first year or two after secondary school going toward work or university always does.

As always, thanks for the update...

OMG, surviving a renovation, even a small one, and not sure what they are talking about would be a small one would totally validate that they could make it in the long run. Heyward will end up like a puff of smoke, just disappearing into the ether. I really never got a handle on him, but doubt he will totally go under or collapse, more likely would be a major reshuffle. Love the lunch with the old friends, Dante seemingly fits in well with Amanda, Bill, and Mae. Glad to see that, not always easy to bridge longstanding friendships and new partnerships. Glad that Greg and Len seem to be doing well, and the exhibition tied to them seems to be moving forward as well. I worry that Heyward might sell the pictures of Greg in a way that causes issues, but I do hope that Vaughn and Dante stay friends and become better ones with Greg and Len both. Ercole had a reason for his visit with Vaughn and Dante but was he just passing information along, or stirring the pot? One is just never sure. I am so going to miss this one when it ends...