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Okay, I am officially feeling totally icky about Buzz... I have a feeling that Buzz is up to no good. I never warmed to him but sleeping with JJ, Will, and then Brad was just over the top. JJ will freak out when he finds out that Buzz went from him to Will and then his own father. I have to wonder if Michael's call isn't about Buzz??? Could he have found out that his Mother or David joined with Elizabeth to go after the Crampton/Schulter families? After what happened last time, Michael may feel that they have bitten off more than they can handle and wants to nip what he can in the bud. In a way, Buzz would be the perfect undercover operative. Being from Austin, Texas; he would have no apparent connection to either ABC or ED but they could have something on him or simply bought his support. I hope that Brad goes to Hawaii before he goes with Buzz to Connecticut but we will see... I actually feel a little sorry for JJ. I do hate that he seems to be willing to hook back up with Alex after he was so betrayed but sometimes any comfort in the storm so to speak. I personally don't think he did anything wrong with Maddy; and frankly feel both Will and Darius totally over-reacted on their parts. I feel that JP or Isidore either one would have put a stop to the running through the kitchen if they had been present. Never to young to start learning a few manners and that there is a time and place for everything. I also have to wonder if JJ was really that bad with the oral, after all, he had plenty of practice with Alex; or was Buzz trying to run some game on him or mess with his head? Darius is turning into somewhat of a bully in regards to JJ. He seems to be verbally abusive one minute and then totally dismissive of his feeling and everything else the next. Darius has never been one of my favorites but he is starting to sink way down in my estimation. Kids never understand how much they are going to change moving from high school to college. And yes, Will is still a kid in so many regards and Zach definitely is. It is exceptionally hard to keep any relationship going long distance and then you throw in the fact that one person, even if they are extremely mature for their age, is in high school and the other person has moved on to a college life... I think Will and Zach would be better off moving from a couple stage to a friends with benefit stage at this point or just break up completely, if either could handle that... I am not saying that in five years or so that they could not be back together; but this constant drama and on again off again is going to wear on them and everyone around them more than they can possible realize. They could easily begin to resent each other which could sour any chance they would ever have of ending up together. The last few chapter have been so well plotted and written. Keep up the great work, Mark. Hope you know how much we all appreciate you...

Really loved this chapter, it was so sweet and had a true sense of joy and wonder. I loved when Ethan changed and went out in the snow as a wolf for the first time. It was great to see everyone join in and spend some time in their true forms enjoying themselves and being out in nature. Truly happy that Gaelan was given confinement and probation; I think he may find himself here with this pack that will respect him in the end and treat him the way he needs to be treated. The offer for one of them to father a child with a surrogate caught be a little off guard. I am glad that they realize they need time to think about this and see if it is something that want. I would think that Aiden would be the father but maybe they could end up with one from each of them. I agree with Ethan's assessment that they probably are not ready at this time but maybe in the future. The wedding and the steps leading up to it were just perfect. So glad that everyone there was so accepting and happy for all involved.

Not often I am totally caught off guard but this chapter did it for me... So loving that we are getting a glimpse into this world again, Mark, you are a genius... JJ is working into one of my favorite people in this story. Loved the thought process he was going through and how he was weighting every option. So glad that he decided to move on past the skating; going out on top as the U.S. National Champion will always give him a certain cache. Being forced out because of an injury also gives him a certain sympathy vibe that could help him as well. His celebrity, his family, and his money will give in an entrance into fashion that few others could ever match; that with his inbreed sense of style and taste will make him a player in his own right faster than most but then you through Bellona in as his mentor and watch out... I sort of think he is going to go after Alex, Mary Ellen, and even Elizabeth to some extent. Wouldn't it be a hoot for him to be the one to bring the Black Widow to heel???? Makes me want to go hmmmm.... Will handled everything fairly well in this chapter; but I do think that even Will under estimates JJ and that may come back to bite him and the rest of them... So glad that Ryan is coming up; Will so needed a new wingman, well at least to the point that he needs one at all. The interaction at the party was interesting on a few levels. Damn, could John and his group switch genres and end up being actually good? You know the music business has never really had a staring role in the CAP series; could this be a good entrance to that world? Have never been sure of Buzz and have to say that after this chapter; I am way more unsure of him than ever. When he was asking Will about showing him the gym; I actually had a picture of something similar to what happened occurring but with Will, but this with JJ just really caught be totally off guard. Color me confused... Keep up the Great Wonderful Inspired work, Mark...

Joseph is at the age that getting anything other than a one syllable answer can be down right impossible. Glad to see that they worked at it to get some information. Glad that the Col and his wife are open to Joseph having a same sex relationship appropriate for his age. I am especially enjoying your description of the art work and all the different types of things that can be considered art. Keep up the great work...

Truly a wonderful chapter full of meaning on many levels. I was glad that it was Jackie that took Michael out; in some way it always needed to be her that did it. The way the pack honored and showed their respect for her was amazing. The scene at the cemetery was poignant as well. The Thanksgiving scene at the Alpha couples house was amazing though; the fact that so many of the former feral wolves came to honor them says a lot about how this pack has accepted them and opened their arms and hearts to all of them. The Thanksgiving with Aiden and Ethan and his family was just wonderful. I think the plans for the wedding are spot on but why do I feel something will disrupt one or both of them??? The scene with Ethan getting stripped was just too funny and so well done. I understand why the Alpha assigned the others to stay with and help protect Ethan and Aiden both. They may very well be the future Alpha couple, plus the Council is going to be sticking their noses in as well. I can say that I am really excited that Jean-Pierre contacted Aiden. I really had missed their conversations. Have to wonder if the code is for the computer that they have been trying to break into or could it be for something even more meaningful? Jean-Pierre seemed to hint that Aiden would know how and when to use the code and I sort of doubt he is one of those involved in trying to get into the computer so it might be for something down the road. Keep up the great work, this story is good on so many levels...

A really nice chapter, the pacing was good and it moved the story along in several areas. I really enjoyed the pottery section, I have no talent in that area but I do think the thrown pots are really special when done right. Glad to see that Joseph is going to have a group around him that is supportive and willing to help. The father has done some damage but hopefully it will be repaired by the others. Keep up the good work...

I truly adored this chapter... The writing just flowed and the story was moved along on several different levels. Several different story lines seem to be coming into focus. I was really proud of how well Brad handled this encounter with Marc. I hope that Marc realizes that Brad would make a good friend. I was hoping that Marc would have been able to gain some self-confidence from his relationship with Brad and the fact that Brad and his family set him up so well; but the anger seems to be keeping him from being ready to move on... Might be good for some great art though... LOL... I almost felt this was a little bit of the start to a good bye tour for JP and maybe even Stef. Not just with JP leaving full time teaching and planning to travel and devout some of his time to the new school in Claremont; but from a story side as well. JP has been and at least for me will always be the most important character in the CAP universe. But even I realize that he must give way to a younger generation to bring forth new stories and new levels of drama; I just hope that we continue to glimpse his wit, wisdom, and wonder from time to time... Was so proud of how Will handled his gift to JP and how he got everyone from his generation involved with it without spilling the beans, so to speak. This was truly a great gift and made even better by the true love and affection from which it was given and received. While it doesn't surprise me that Will would be the one from his generation to really keep up with the family foundation, at least the reports; I can say I think that JJ would have been a better candidate for the board than Will. I know Mark, that you said after a review in the last chapter that you did not think JJ cared enough about people to do a good job or be interested enough to get involved, that really isn't something someone on the board would have to be. I know that did not make sense but... It has been my experience with foundations, especially ones controlled or dominated by the family that the board in general is more about setting the general tone of the giving and raising money. I would think that JJ would be an impressive fundraiser with his connections in both the sports world and fashion as well has being champion skater. With a foundation like this, you may have a board member or two that gets really involved in how the money is distributed but in general that is more a staff decision with guidance from the board. Will has so many things going on that I can't ever see him having the time to really be an impressive fundraiser or force on the board at least not for the near future. While JJ being in New York and taking a step back from skating would have more time and the connections to really go to town with something like this... Will may be better at driving the foundation toward doing the right thing but JJ would probably be better at raising money to allow the foundation to do the right thing... Buzz really handled JJ well. I just know that someone primed the pump there so to speak, I would assume either Brad or Stef but we will see. I still can't get a real feeling for Buzz, and I can't wait to meet his son... I have a feeling that Luella may have done more damage than she can image by going to Darius to try and control JJ. JJ may have told Darius that he wouldn't do anything but those final comments and Will insight would seem to indicate that cold day in hell may be coming soon.... Bravo Mark.... :joe:

Glad to see that the "Collective" was able to help Joseph. I am sure that Nick was right and Joseph's father either found out he was gay or just thought he was. Way to many teens have to face that or hide who they are. Glad that they were able to find someone and somewhere safe for him to stay. Really, he has Sam, and the guy with the description you gave turns him on??? Something is wrong there... LOL...

Another chapter full of wonder... Loved the conversation between Ethan and Aiden in bed. I just knew someone had warned Jean-Pierre, but even I did not think it was the Lycan Council Security Director. I have a feeling that is going to cause issues down the line. I sort of hope they spare the Gaelan. I feel sorry for him and I guess some of the others. I have to wonder if Jean-Pierre won't surface and let Aiden know how high up this goes and what the rogue groups connection to the Lycan Council really is... It would be fitting for Jackie to be the one to take Michael's life as she gave him life to start with... sorry for the disjointed review, I am on my phone and it is hard to get this done on it...

:great: Had been out of town and got in this afternoon to find this delightful surprise; and it was just what I needed. I picked right up and can't wait for anything else you have for us... The conversation with Stef and Brad was interesting on several levels. I think that Brad understands Elizabeth better than Wade or anyone else seems to at this point. Stef was right about Will and Brad, as usual. Loved the whole deal with JJ, it was so him and will really reinforce his attitude. I think he might be really good on the foundation actually; charity and fashion have so much more in common than most people realize. JJ will be able to read the motives behind others and it will give him another connection with Claire, which I think is good for them both.... Thanks for the update; hope all is going well...

Truly loved this chapter, I am so enjoying this story and can't wait to see what happens next. The plotting and pacing have been truly excellent. Glad to see how well Ethan and Aiden have handled coming back together. I am sure there will be some residual issues but they have so much support. I do wonder how well Aiden will handle his growing abilities, if he keeps them. I hope that Jean-Pierre comes back into the story in some manner. I really did enjoy his and Aiden's conversations. I to wonder if he was aware something was coming and that is why he left... So many people saw Ethan's abilities and Aiden's to a lesser extent; you have to wonder what the ramifications of this will be??? No one likes an uneven playing field and this pack just got way to powerful overnight... There will be backlash of some type.... What to do with Michael...

I do understand the desire to help others, especially a child or young person but you can't help them all; and sometimes even your best intentions can actually be the worse thing you can do. There are always unseen consequences for every action, not all of them are bad but often you don't see the results for a long time.

Oh, don't we just love the ignorance of others... The writing and timing in this chapter were both first rate. A little surprised that Jorge adjusted quite so quickly to the new surroundings but maybe he had not really been at the condo long enough to get too attached. I think someone is going to get a tongue lashing and not in a good way later... LOL...

Another wonderful chapter, Ethan and Aiden were truly grand. I have to wonder if Aiden is drawing on Ethan's power or has his proximity to Ethan tapped into something of his own??? I sort of miss the conversation that appears to have taken place between Jean-Pierre and Aiden after the idiots in the hallway were incinerated the first time. I wonder what Jean-Pierre is going to say when he gets back...

Really enjoyed this chapter, did not see Nick being the one coming to the rescue at all. I, like Nick, did see a problem arising from this operation. You should never leave loose ends, they always come back to tangle you up again. Honestly surprised that Nick handled this as well as he did; although he may have a breakdown about it in a few days.

Glad they started working on Jorge dealing with his mother's death. Even at that young age, a child will understand that someone is gone and they do feel loss. Often a professional can really do some good helping a child come to grips with it; plus it might help how Jorge deals with either of the two dads being gone for an extended time. I have to admit, I am more interested in the family dynamic than I am the human trafficking but that is still being done really well, I do think the maxim will fit... Nothing that brings in that much money is ever going to be easy to stop...

WOW, just a great chapter all the way around. I was so glad that they were able to reach Ethan and get him focused on something besides his loss. I hope they do realize that he is actually in contact with Aiden and that might be as much help to them as what Gaelan provided, maybe more; since you would hope that the Jean-Pierre would be smart enough to alter some of his security since he knows some of his people were captured. Glad that Ethan was able to help the feral wolves that they had captured. I had wondered about his ability to do more than one at a time; he seems to be growing in power, and that can be a good or bad thing depending on what side you are on with him... I really cannot believe that Jean-Pierre would have been so stupid to allow his people to go after the captives the way they did. I am going to bet that like the attack itself, Jean-Pierre is gone, and some idiots decided to act. Aiden seems to have acted as a channel for Ethan, that would be very unusual even given their individual powers and relationship but WOW, what a surprise. I would think that with Aiden's protective feelings about his pack; the rage he felt probably transmitted itself to Ethan and the fireball was the result. I wonder why the men were so surprised by his form, did they not realize he was an Alpha wolf, it isn't that unusual for an Alpha to hold more than one form. I would assume that there are cameras in the cells, wonder if the fireball destroyed it? If not, how much did it pick up? Jean-Pierre is going to face some difficult decisions when he gets back... Seems like the s*&t is about to hit the fan, can't wait to see what you do with the story next...

Because of his background, Jorge is going to have more than his share of trust and security issues. His age is delicate anyway and with his past; it is just going to make it that much more difficult. Sam would have been better off explaining to him in advance that he might be gone when he got up; it would not necessarily have worked but then at least Jorge would have been aware on some level. I have to wonder if Sam and Sandy haven't bit off more than they realize with this kind of operation. Human trafficking is a multi-billion dollar industry and people have killed whole families and destroyed whole communities for less...

I do enjoy the conversations between Aiden and Jean-Pierre. They are interesting on so many levels and there are so many nuanced and subtle power plays and shifts in each one. Aiden is handling himself just the way he should, much more than the other deputy. Hate to see Ethan going through what he is going through, but he has so many around him that care for him deeply. Glad to see that Casey was able to reach him on some level. He has to keep his strength up to get through this and help recover Aiden. The conversation between the two lions was very telling and I think it will probably be productive in the end. Keep up the great work, can't wait for next Monday...

Children at that age are very resilient but this all went almost to smoothly. The house seems like a better idea and they definitely did not need two condos. Have to wonder what will happen when Sam has to be gone a little more than usual. I have a feeling that Jorge won't take to that very easily...

A great chapter, this was so well written. I could really feel the anger and sorrow both throughout the chapter. The rogue leader is definitely smarter than those following him but they have awakened a sleeping giant; not only this pack and the other two but also Ethan, who may be more dangerous then the rest of them put together... Aiden has handled himself well, even seeing Michael did not really throw him off his balance. I hope that he can hold it together, he has to know that help will be coming... Interesting that the Lycan council may have people that knew about the attack; they may be in as much trouble as the rogue group is... Okay, once a week just isn't enough with this one... I want daily postings until this is resolved...

Great chapter and so well written; the battle scene was so well done. Could feel the action and the heart pounding from those involved. Glad to see that Ethan is okay but damn, you really surprised me, I never thought about Aiden being the one taken. Ethan may turn out to be a one person wrecking crew when he finds out... If Aiden end up all the way to their headquarters is he going to be surprised at least who one of the people already there.... It was a nice start to the chapter as well. The calm before the storm so to speak. Nice to see how normal all of their lives could be but then all of that changed in a moment... Can't wait for the next chapter....

Well, I do wonder if Nick and Sam have been together long enough to really know they want a child together. A child changes everything and not always in positive ways... Can't wait to see what you do next, but do enjoy your vacation....

I know something like what happened in Montreal can make you reassess your life but WOW... For both of them to make such a drastic change as a reaction to what happened is a little scary. I don't think it is ever a good idea for fear to drive your decision and it seems that was a major part of why they both made the changes they made. I know that being financially secure made it easier for each of them to make the change. I have to wonder if the lure of danger will pull either or both of them back... I doubt that the bank will ever get Nick back; while he seemed really good at that work it was never his passion... Sam on the other hand really did care deeply about his work. An interesting direction for them both, can't wait to see what happens next...

Horrible that Nick had to go through that before they could put a stop to it all; it played into his issues with Tony and his past so that would have made it just that much worse... Don't trust Mr. Smith and bet that he tries to pull Nick in for more assignments...