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I had really forgotten that we meet up with Matt's half brother, Caleb. I think it would be great if we maybe got to see him again. I love how they all handled the situation with what was in the box. Wade was right about putting the bible in it and JP was right that they needed to get the information out of the museum before anyone else had a chance to do something to stop them. I really like the visits back to Claremont much more than anyone in the story does... LOL...

Tonto had a secret? I bet this is something that she was trying to keep hidden to protect someone else. I really miss that we never truly got to say goodbye to Tonto... I still think that is the one thing missing from this saga...

Seriously, I think I am going to invest in Kimberly-Clark; they make Kleenex. I think for me the last two chapters have been sadder in some ways than the chapters that actually dealt with the deaths. Those chapters were full of sorrow but you were so caught up in the horror of it that it registered differently. I really think that the way Wade was notified was just a little out of the ordinary. It may have been because of the sheer number of people killed and injured in the Pentagon attack but you would have thought for a senior US Senator; there would have been a little more of the personal touch. I am so glad that Wade and the Senator had done so much to repair their relationship. That should make this easier at least in the long run for Wade to deal with this. The issue of Elizabeth is rather moot until we know the terms of the Senator's will. Beau should be at least 18 based on the ages given in past stories, this make Elizabeth's control really limited. I don't think anything but money will control Mary Ellen and she would probably sell her part of the land, if she is left any, just to get the cash. When Nana was declared competent; she got back control of the major trust that had been set up for both Mary Ellen and Beau. Wade already has control of his. Elizabeth has a large trust and probably additional resources but I would susptect that the money in any of the three trust that children have will dwarf hers. I am sure that Elizabeth will try and cause problems but Wade and Nana really do control considerable more money, influence, and power than Elizabeth can muster. On top of that, they could provide evidence to have her arrested on a variety of charges. I really don't see where she will end up being anything more than a nuisance. Matt is going to be torn between the horror of losing Robbie and trying to help Wade overcome the loss of his father and any fall out from having to deal with Wade's family. I think Robbie gave Matt something to anchor himself to but I was never sold that they had a true father/son relationship. Matt always seemed to view Robbie more as a favorite uncle or beloved older brother. I think he will be heartbroken but his father, the man that raised him, is still alive. Frank is devestated and will continue to have fall our from Robbie's death. I just hope that he can overcome it and that he and Isidore can make what time each of them have left something really special. I have to wonder if we will get a look at Robbie's brother or sister with everything that will be going on after his death. I believe the brother sort of sided with their mother and became a member of her church but the sister just sort of disappeared in the late 80's or so. I don't know that anyone has heard from her since. I hope someone slaps the shit out of his mother if she has the indecency to show up at any of his services... Darius has Ella to take care of. I don't know if they are going to end up back together but as long as he has her to focus on; he can put off dealing with a part of his grief. I think it will be interesting to see the road ahead for Darius... JJ is the one that I really worry about. Him breaking down and crying and showing that side to Will shows just how devestated and alone he feels. If you think about it; Jeanine and Robbie were the two that really pushed him and encouraged him in the skating, other than Matt who introduced him to skating. I could actually see him just walking away from the skating. That would not actually be an unusual reaction to everything that has gone on with him. Stef is still clearly shaken by everything that has occured. I don't think he has even started to deal with his feeling or reactions to what has occured. I do think he will let Brad take the lead on the issues with Ander-Hayes. Stef cares about the company because of his past with Greg but I don't think he is as tied to it as he once was. Brad is staying busy so he doesn't have to deal with the loss of Robbie. He thinks if he stays busy enough it will keep everything at bay, but this never works and usually makes the crash much more severe when it does happen. I thought the seen at the end with him in bed with JJ on one side and Will on the other was just perfect. It was like a snapshot from the past from happier times. I think that Brad will do what he can to honor Robbie's wish for the way that Ander-Hayes is run. I don't see anyone that Robbie left anything to trying to really challenge what Robbie's wishes were for the company. I am so happy that Will was able to get through to John. I really believe that Will and John will always be best friends and will always be there for each other. I did love John's overheard comment to Marie... I am so glad that Will realizes how much he means to Claire. I really do feel that she will step in to try and help Will and the others in any way she can. I thought the way that Will held JJ and just let him cry and lash out says so much about their real relationship. If anyone ever doubted how tight the two of them really are; they just needed to witness that. JP is a tower of strength but I do believe that he will need reinforcments soon. I think he will reach out to Wade when he finds out about the Senator and do what he can for him as well. In so many ways, Wade is more like JP than any of his own children. JP will stay strong as long as he has to then he will take time to grieve in private after he has been there for everyone else.... Outstanding work, Mark...

No one deserves to hit that milestone more than you.....

I get so excited to see a new chapter and then what is going on hits me and I start to tear up all over again... Mark, thank you, this has just been a truly remarkable job on your part. I just know that Elizabeth is going to cause problems but I have a feeling that Wade and Nana will handle her, and if they can't just turn JP, Brad, and Will loose on her. That was such a shocking way for Wade to have to find out about his father. I guess that is how it should have been handled but it just seemed really jarring. I hope that he and Matt are able to work their way through this. I am so glad that Will got through to John. I loved John's little dart at Marie that you could overhear. I am so glad that they got through to Claire and let her know what is going on. Anyone that doubts the love between Will and JJ only had to read this one encounter to understand it will always be there. Will is going to do what he can to help JJ survive this. I am really worried about JJ almost more than anyone else. Brad handled the situation with Frank as well as could be expected I guess. I think I would have tried to talk to Isidore first, but he might have been afraid to lose the connection. I hope that Frank is able to survive this, hopefully Isidore will be able to help him get through it as well. Brad handled the situation with Ander-Hayes in part because he is trying to avoid dealing with his grief and by staying busy he is putting it off. I think he did what Robbie wanted him to but he and Stef will step in and correct anything that has to be done to make sure the company survives. Darius is trying to keep himself busy in much the same way by reconnecting with Ella. His grief will hit him and he will end up having to deal with it but at least his family is there for him. The scene with Brad getting into bed with JJ on one side and Will on the other was just the perfect way to end the chapter...

This was a really special chapter and it really pulled a lot of the issues that have been ongoing throughout the chapter to conclusions. I really loved how it resolved the issues that Matt had with his parents and that Wade is working on overcoming the abuse issue with his father. Bravo, Mark, Bravo...

WOW, that was just too good. The scene at the country club was just perfect. I have to admit it was really funny but so sweet as well; nice of is parents to be willing to stand up for him by taking him back there... I am glad that the Senator and Wade are trying to work things out. They are both fighters so I hope they can fight and work to get a relationship that they should have...

This was just handled so well by Mark. Not to use it as an excuse in anyway, but this is something you find in theraputic circles. A father was abused as a child so that it was he does to his own child because in some ways, that is the only way he knows how to relate to that child. This was just so well written and researched... Thanks for both, Mark.

I don't know what would be worse for Whist and Bryan, getting JP really mad or pissing Stef off; to do both at the same time is just suicidal of their part. I can see that Whist and Jerry Kohl had planned some shennanigans but Wade has headed that off. I am going to be that they backfire on them but we will see... Matt is so much more like Brad than Robbie. He just can't control his anger without some healp when someone had hurt him or those he cares for...

Well, round one to Wade and team but I have a feeling that Jerry Kohl and Professor Whist will be more prepared on the counter attack... It is fun to watch Wade in a political situation. He is so at home and just seems to understand the nuances so well. His actions will prove his skill. This is just starting to get good....

Well, not the first time someone from that past has popped up to complicate matters, but I have a feeling that this is nothing that Wade can't handle with a little help from his friends.. I think the writing the last couple of chapters have just been so perfect. You can really feel the vibe and connection between Wade and Matt. I really hope they last or if they don't at least they can be friends...

Cody is just something else. If nothing else, at least this gave Wade and maybe even Matt a good memory. I am so glad that Matt's parent came out. Even if things don't work out, they were able to say goodbye and he knows they love him...

This is what love is all about. For Wade to spend that much time with Matt in the hospital and dealing with everything the way he is, that is true love... Matt was so brave to have the conversation with Carullo and he Carullo proved what a great guy he was by his responses. I hope that they can always be friends. I have a feeling things are going to get worse before they can get better. I hope someone thinks about calling Matt's parents. They may all be fighting but I cannot image the thought of losing their son without them knowing or getting the chance to say goodbye.

The scene with Matt/Wade and Carullo was really touching. I could tell that Carullo was getting really into Matt, but even I did not realize how much. I have a feeling that none of the explanations that Jack gave are really it. This is going to have something to do with the earlier illness, at least I hope... Wade is handling this way better than any college freshman that I have ever been around...

WOW, Wade's mother is maybe more screwed up then the Senator and that is saying a whole lot. I hope that Wade can stay far enough away from them to heal himself before he tries to deal with them at all. I was afraid that Carullo was going to get hurt and he did; I think he had really started to care for Matt a great deal and this really hurt him. I don't think that Matt ever realized how much Carullo cared but I am not sure he would have done anything different even if he had.

Wade has found the perfect way to answer the challenge of his father. This will stike back and make sure that his father feels some heat but without going WMD on him. I love the way that JP and Wade have bonded. They are so much alike in so many ways... It is amazing how well the team has taken all of this. Guys at that age that are really secure in themselves usually can handle it better than others. I guess being on a college team and having a healthy ego is a good thing...

Well, I guess I am somewhat like Matt because I was wondering the same thing. LOL... I really am glad that Wade has started therapy. He is going to need some help dealing with the issues that his facing up to his father is going to bring out. I have to believe that he will be able to work this out with him... Mummy should have been more careful what she said in writing, that could cause big problems for the bank and them both. Cole has found someone, yea!!!

Payback can be a bitch and Matt's parents are just starting find that out. That being said, I do hope they can work out their relationship in the end. It is horrible to lose family over something that cannot be changed...

Matt was really brave to stand up to the Senator like that. People have been known to disappear for way less. I think it is pretty obvious that Beau never was touched which is a great thing. Wade will need to get some help dealing with everything that happened but I can see him surviving this and even thriving with Matt.

I had a feeling for a while that this was the issue with Wade. Mark was really good about subtly weaving in all kinds of clues and actions that someone that is going through that would do. Matt to the rescue... I am glad that he made sure their was copies of the tape elsewhere and he was able to get JP to back him up and refine his plan a little bit...

I guess if you can cut your child out of your life, you could cut them off financially as well; but I don't understand either one. JP handled everything as always, but glad to see Brad and Robbie step up as well. We get to see Wade in his native habitat. I have to say the first views are rather strange. I have a sick feeling that we are about to find out what is causing his behaviour.

Well, I was right, something did happen to Danfield in Virginia. He is back to his robot mode at least somewhat. I hope that Matt is able to help him overcome his issues when they come out. I actually do not believe that monogamy really works very often. There are only a few people that are truly wired for it to work. If more people would just accept the type of relationship that some of the people in this story have, the divorce rate would not be nearly as high and you would have many more happy marriages.

In light of recent events in the CAP universe, the scene with Matt and Jeanine was especially poingnant and meaningful. It was really great what the whole family did for Matt when he got back, but Jeanine's comments really seemed to touch him the most. Cole was a life saver during the dinner as well. Cole has really grown from his experience. He is going to be a stronger person for everything he went through... I don't understand parents that can do that to a child.

You know, you almost need a scorecard for an extended family weekend at Escorial. It is amazing that it all works so well. I have a feeling that there will be some drama at the actual Thanksgiving dinner, Mark wrote the story afterall...

Max and Marcel was a couple that I thought would last. They seemed to have resolved all their differences and appeared to have come through their problems stronger than ever. I understand that Marcel has a longer history with Lou, and if Lou really has turned his life around maybe they can be happy but I just feel really bad for Max... I agree with JP, you can't control what happenes when Danfield goes back home but I am sort of like Matt, it just feels like something will be different when he gets back...